There is a lord who just wants to draw cards, what's wrong with that?

"Oh Dominic Dominic, you are finally back. You know, just now a group of vicious criminals attacked me!"

Domi used his acting skills to his full potential, pretending to be shocked: "Oh my God, Your Highness, are you okay?!"

"Thank you for your concern. I'm fine. The assassin is currently seriously injured and I have sent people to hunt him down... Alas, it's not easy to be a prince these days."

Fei Rui pulled Domiti to avoid the yard where he was attacked, came into the residence, and sat on both sides of the table.

"Let's put aside the sad things. How is the salt mine going? Is there any progress in the exploration?"

Duomi shook his head and made up a random excuse. The salt mine was polluted from the inside out. The exploration and mining personnel who accompanied him died due to their weak constitutions and accidentally inhaled the contaminated salt. Finally, he came to the conclusion:

"That salt mine is no longer of any value, Your Highness. The salt mined is inedible."

Fei Rui's expression darkened. "If it's inedible, it means it has no commercial value... I see. It seems that this place has no development value. Let's go back another day."

"Ah."

After personally seeing Domi off, Fei Rui called several secret guards who had been hiding in the dark. They knelt on one knee in front of Fei Rui, showing their incomparable loyalty.

"Go investigate the cave and my men. I at least want to know if Dominic is behind this."

In the next few days, Fei Rui used some reasons to delay his return date. Until the secret guard came to the report that it was most likely the assassin rather than Domi who did it, a smile appeared on Fei Rui's cheeks again, and he returned to the royal city with Domi in a carriage as if nothing had happened.

The two talked and laughed all the way, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. This atmosphere continued until they arrived at the royal city.

"Lord Dominic, if you have nothing to do in the future, please remember to come visit me often."

"Haha, of course."

At this moment, Clark, his personal secretary at the Strategic Research Institute, came trotting over to greet him.

"It's Clark, what's the matter?" Domi asked as he walked towards the Intelligence Department.

"That's right, sir. Recently, Prime Minister Simon Bolivar has formulated a series of border reform measures, which have greatly changed the existing system. I think it is necessary for you to understand them first."

"Where are the documents?"

"here!"

Dominic flipped through the document, reading ten lines at a glance. The slightly thick document was finished in less than a minute and he memorized all of it. When he returned the folder to Clark, Clark was actually confused. Did Lord Dominic really read it?

Aren't you just pretending to save trouble?

Children always try to take the easy way out, Clark is well aware of this, and he is afraid that his immediate boss is the same way.

If the emperor blames them, and their boss has family protection, then they, the servants, will be the ones to take the blame.

Clark gritted his teeth and decided not to let such a frustrating thing happen to him!

So he asked politely: "If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time."

"It's okay. I understand."

At this moment, Domi also noticed Clark's expression of wanting to say something but not being able to, and seemed to be constipated, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, since I said it, I must have remembered it. If you don't believe me, I will recite a few paragraphs for you?"

Clark shook his head like a rattle and said quickly, "I shouldn't have doubted you, sir! Please punish me!"

"It's just a small matter. Speaking of which, Sir Simon has really put a lot of effort into this reform, which has enabled the limited military force to achieve results far beyond expectations. The national defense has been improved as a result. But Clark, do you know what the most commendable part is?"

Clark thought about it and realized that if he said it right, it would be a bit of a blow to Domi, but if he said it wrong, it would easily offend the Prime Minister, so he simply shook his head and acted like a fool.

"Please give me some pointers, sir."

"It's because he mobilized a large number of retired veterans during this critical period and removed a large number of civil servants and supervisors who restricted the performance of military commanders. These people who were removed now only led to a complicated and bloated bureaucracy. It's just right to remove them!"

Clark was as if he had been pardoned. He had never thought of this. Moreover, the lord had really finished reading it, and he thought so deeply about it all at once! He immediately admired Domi.

If anyone dares to say that Lord Dominic is a child again, Clark will be the first to rush up and start talking back!

"I already know about this matter. If there is nothing else, go back to your own post."

"As ordered!"

When they returned to the Intelligence Department and saw the Minister returning after several days, the employees who had been busy just now seemed to have pressed the pause button at the same time. They then bowed in the direction of Domi and saluted with their hands on their chests, shouting in unison:

"Hello, Minister!"

Duomi was stunned when he saw this scene. He remembered that there was no such program normally.

At this moment, the coal ball that had been the house-guarding beast on his desk for several days jumped back into Duomi's arms, meowing all the time, as if venting the loneliness and solitude of staying alone in the empty room these days...

"Uh...well, thank you for your hard work, let's continue."

Domi was still in a daze after sitting back in his minister's chair, and he called someone over to find out what was going on.

The male employee sitting in the nearest seat naturally became the lucky audience member. He came to the table respectfully and explained:

"The Fifth Princess came here specially before, saying that there must be a big show when you come back..."

After hearing this, Domi immediately understood that this was actually Xia's way of welcoming his return in another way.

A smile gradually appeared on Domi's lips: "It's amazing that you could come up with this idea."

Chapter 214 My Purpose is Pure

Chapter 214-213- My Purpose is Pure

That night, Domi bravely advanced towards Xia's bedroom quietly. Relying on his superb assassin's stealth experience, he also saw through countless reconnaissance and warning spells along the way.

"You still want to stop me at this level? Humph~"

Now the side door of the palace in front of him was his last obstacle. He only needed to push it open gently...

But before he could open the door a crack, it opened from the inside. It was the secret guard arranged here by the Queen.

He remembered having seen this man when he was going to the Queen's bedroom. He was probably the Queen's bodyguard. Such a strong man was actually sent to intercept him. The Queen really thought highly of him. Domi felt helpless and angry.

It's not that his stealth skills are not good enough, but no matter how hard he tries to hide his aura in front of someone who is much stronger than him, he will inevitably be seen through.

"Lord Dominic, this won't happen again. If there is a next time, I won't give you such kind advice like this."

"What if I come again next time? Will you fight with me?"

"who!?"

At this moment, Alger, who was guarding the courtyard of the palace, finally noticed that Domi no longer concealed his presence and arrived late.

The secret guard did not blame Alger. After all, his strength was limited and he had been defeated twice in a row by the former prince consort in front of him.

"Dominic is that you!?"

"Alger, don't be so startled."

"Sorry, I lost my temper..."

The secret guard looked at Domi again and said, "Back to your previous question, if there is a next time, I will throw you out without hesitation in a way that will embarrass you. If you don't want to be laughed at, just behave yourself."

Domi in front of him raised his head slightly and looked at him with a smile.

The secret guard turned around suddenly, but only saw the corner of Duomi's clothes flashing by, and cursed inwardly:

“This brat!!”

When Alger saw Domi disappear into a wisp of black smoke before his eyes, he thought of the word illusion. He actually managed to trick both him and the big brother of the secret guard!

"Uncle, what's wrong with him?"

The secret guard looked regretful: "I was careless. I thought he would give up, but I didn't expect that... and the intelligence didn't say he could use illusions... No matter what, we should catch him first and throw him out. If the queen finds out, we will all be in trouble!"

The two of them hurriedly chased after him, but were deceived by the illusion created by Domi and actually ran in the opposite direction.

He was very familiar with the route to Xia's bedroom and could get there from anywhere.

Two and a half minutes later, just like the night of the Day of Divine Providence, Domi once again landed from the balcony of Xia's boudoir like a flower thief.

"Domi!?" Xia was still awake at this time. She was sitting at the desk in a beige lace long dress and pajamas. The warm light made the curves of her face look softer. When she saw Domi coming, she covered her mouth in surprise.

Duomi chuckled: "You didn't expect that, but there was someone chasing me, so I'll make it short."

"What?"

He walked straight towards Xia, then stood in front of her, bent down, and gently tapped her forehead: "I missed you so much after not seeing you for a few days! That's it, let's retreat first!"

"Hey you kid!!"

At this moment, the secret guard also followed in from the balcony, but did not dare to enter due to his identity. Alger was even more so. He knew he could not enter, so he squatted at the main door of the room.

Domi didn't make it difficult for the two. After finishing his work, he ran out of the main door, leaving Xia sitting in the chair with a blushing face...

As soon as I opened the door, Alger came to greet me.

"Dominic, I hope you know what you are doing. You are violating the Queen's order."

"Sorry Alger, I don't want to talk to you right now. I kind of slipped away."

"Don't leave!"

He blocked Domi's way, and it looked like he was determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

Duomi couldn't help but feel a headache: "You are really stupid. If I were the secret guard, I would just let me go back obediently now."

"No, uncle wouldn't do that. He's an upright man."

"No, he won't, because this concerns the future of a man at the peak of his career. A half-grown boy like you certainly won't understand."

Alger frowned: "You are obviously younger than me."

At this moment, the secret guard uncle mentioned by Alger also rushed over and warned Domi with a serious face:

"Get out of my sight right now. Like I said just now, I won't show mercy next time. I'll beat you as soon as I see you!"

"Thank you for not killing me, uncle! I'll leave first!"

Then, Domi swaggered out of the palace under Alger's stunned expression.

Afterwards, Alger questioned the secret guard in confusion and dissatisfaction: "Uncle, why did you let him go? You should have taken him to the Queen and let her judge him properly!"

The secret guard returned to the yard, took out a cigarette from his arms, and lit it with his fire magic finger:

"Alger, you are still young. Sometimes it is better to have less trouble than more. This is better for both of us."

"Even if this violates the Queen's orders?"

The secret guard uncle pondered for a long time before saying, "Yes, people are always full of contradictions, so life is full of contradictions, but we will eventually choose the option that is most beneficial to ourselves based on personal interests. Don't be angry. Wait until he commits the evil intention again and beat him up."

Alger still lacked experience, and it took him a while to digest the secret guard's words.

The grandfather living in Alger's body was actually very happy to see Alger go through this kind of thing. Compared to the precocious Domi, Alger was like a normal and exemplary teenager. He needed to experience everything, to explore, and to endure the beatings of society.

"Only in this way can you gradually grow into a qualified adult..."

Domi returned to his residence feeling satisfied and relaxed. His heartbeat was never as fast as it was when he was having sex with the mysterious man. It took him a long time to calm down. He just sat quietly in the chair in front of the window, leaning his back relaxedly.

In his spare time, he wanted to replay the scene of the microscopic form of soul-devouring energy over and over again to continue his comprehension.

With the help of being able to read ten lines at a glance and having a photographic memory, he can accurately recall in his mind anything he has seen. If he read more, he might even gain unexpected insights.

Time seemed to pass exceptionally fast during his meditation. When he opened his eyes again, it was already light outside the window. The familiar little bird was still standing on the branch in front of his window, chirping and disturbing his leisure, and then it was scared away by the meow of Coal Ball, who was curled up on his bed.

Duomi rubbed Meiqiu's hair and said, "Meiqiu, you are sensible."

He had just caught a fleeting inspiration, and if he was interrupted and distracted, all his efforts would be wasted.

[Soul Devouring Law Comprehension Progress: 0.2%]

This time he seemed to have glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of how the soul-devouring energy operated. At the same time, he also had a goal in mind. If he could thoroughly understand its underlying operating logic, perhaps his comprehension progress would be greatly increased!

Chapter 215: Medal of Honor, Cross of Valor

Chapter 215-214- Medal of Honor, Cross of Valor

The busiest department during the war, apart from the soldiers on the front line and the group of people in charge of finance, is the Intelligence Department.

Every day, piles of intelligence documents are sent in through various channels, and they are sorted, reviewed and transferred here. Domi has been extremely busy these days, and even wants to give up. Whoever wants to be the intelligence minister can do it.

However, considering the convenience brought by this identity, we can only keep it alive for now.

I thought I would have to work hard for a long time, but I didn't expect that after just three months, the six Central Plains countries sent representatives to start peace talks with the empire.

They were probably also gambling, using their exposed ambitions to bet that the empire would suffer financial difficulties and frequent rebellions due to their seamless intervention, and they would be able to reap the benefits in the end.

In fact, they were already half successful. If Domi and Schlieffen had not proposed plans to help the empire make money at that time, and Simon Bolivar had not successfully intercepted border threats and reorganized border defenses, the empire's army would have faced an unparalleled dilemma. The collapse of the empire is not far away either.

Unfortunately, when a building is about to collapse, there will always be someone who will take the initiative to step forward.