The villain's way to tame the protagonist

She wanted to see what Ansel was going to do and what his purpose was in calling Ming Furo.

"Judging from your performance..."

Ming Fuluo continued to look at Elalo with a scrutinizing gaze: "You are not lying. Your situation is indeed bad enough."

"…What do you want to say, Ms. Zeger?"

"Nothing, just confirming whether you really intend to cut ties with the church."

Ming Fuluo replied calmly: "I don't like that group of people, and I also don't like that saint. After this question... I have another question."

She let go of Ansel's hand, and her originally calm gaze suddenly became as sharp as a knife. The mature female voice that was usually indifferent now took on an extremely distinct coldness.

"After gaining Anser's support, what exactly happened to the mess you caused in the Triumph Family's territory?"

Ellalo began to advance the defense system after she came to power, which means that the surveillance records of Triumph Port City can be traced back to shortly after she became the Grand Duke of Triumph.

With Ming Fuluo's rigorous character, she naturally carefully read through all the surveillance records, and learned about the great turmoil in the territory ruled by the Triumph Family.

The scholar was annoyed about this for a long time. She was already extremely disappointed with this group of people, and because of this chaos she completely lost all confidence in the aristocracy. But... every time she thought about this, she always inexplicably felt that things would not be so simple.

She knew that Elalo was redeemed by Xin, and she didn't think that the saint's ability to twist souls would create such a failed redeemed person. Therefore, she felt that there was another hidden story behind the chaos.

After a moment of hesitation, Ella Luo told Ming Furo his determination again.

"I don't have enough time... If I want to fight for enough rights for the civilians of Donggang... I can only--"

She spoke slowly. After being betrayed by her best friend and her faith, this awareness of martyrdom became a little ridiculous. But even so, even though it was very difficult to say, Elalo did not choose to give up on herself.

Even though she has lost everything she could lose, even though her will has been completely twisted, in her heart... it seems that she has not yet given up the hope that has accumulated over the past decade.

This is really...an unexpected situation.

Both Ming Furo's questions and Ella Luo's changes were slightly beyond Ansel's expectations, but... it was harmless.

"……I see."

After listening to Ella Luo's story, Ming Fuluo's sharp eyes softened a little, but still a little cold.

"I understand your idea. It's for the future of the civilians in East Port... It's a good idea. You are willing to do this, which is much better than the Deep Blue Family's."

"but--"

Without waiting for Elalo to answer, Ming Fuluo scolded coldly: "But have you ever thought about what to do with the territory ruled by the Triumph Family if the damage caused by this chaos cannot be quelled, or if the revolutionary army takes this opportunity to launch a surprise attack...

"No time? Are you going to cause such chaos in the face of war just because you are out of time? What are you thinking? For the sake of a distant future that no one can be sure of, you are going to bring disaster to the coming tomorrow? At this juncture... is there anything more important than protecting the order of East Port?!"

Even though she understood Ellalo's determination, Ming Furo still could not accept her behavior. Regardless of right or wrong, she only focused on the present and would not allow anyone to destroy the line of defense she hoped to build against the revolutionary army.

Because she knew very well——

"And... stop talking about not having enough time." Ming Fuluo frowned. "Who do you think the person sitting next to me is? Do you think he's the crazy tyrant?"

Even the already abnormal Elalo was horrified by such words. She immediately shook her head and explained: "How could I think like that? I just--"

"Then why don't you believe him?"

Ming Fuluo pointed at Master Anser who looked innocent and said, "Why don't you believe that he can make East Port more perfect after the war. He can realize everything you expect. There is no need to be so eager for quick success?"

Elalo opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. She couldn't answer Ming Furo's words, not only because she was afraid of offending Ansher, but also because... this Miss Zeger seemed to think things were too simple.

Protecting Donggang and making Donggang a better place are also her goals. If everything can go as smoothly as she wants, then there will be no problem. But the problem is...how can the various parts that make up this huge machine of Donggang completely go according to her wishes?

An... unspeakable contradiction.

She clearly knew that there were many things she couldn't do well on her own and that she had to delegate the right things to the right people. But on the other hand, she unilaterally believed that everything was destined to get better, without considering how complicated and difficult the process of achieving her goals would be.

Facing the silent Elalo, Ming Fuluo calmed down a little. She was silent for a while, and then returned to her usual indifferent and calm tone: "I will solve your problem."

"……what?"

"Your collapse is due to the lack of the church's divine arts, which has led to the collapse of the ether-driven method."

Miss Scholar said lightly, "The questions I asked just now were to make sure you took a stance and that you were not biased towards the church, nor did you do anything foolish for the sake of power and profit."

"You are such a person, and you insist on promoting the construction of the defense system for the entire East Port... You deserve a reward. Although I think you shouldn't have fallen to this point, Anser always has his plans. I hope you don't resent him."

If the people in the Tower of Babel knew that this devilish Miss Zeger could say such words so politely, I'm afraid they would all feel that they were still asleep.

Elalo was also confused for a while before he shook his head decisively and said, "You saved my life and made me realize the truth. How could I possibly harbor resentment towards His Highness Anser?"

"That's good... I will solve your problem. I will come back to you in the next few days to analyze your current situation. Let's start from tomorrow. I have something else to do today."

Elalo slowly shifted her blank gaze to Anser. She still couldn't imagine or believe... the three words "deserve" would appear in her life when she already had nothing.

"Accept Luo's thank-you gift." Anser smiled gently, "She is a bit twisted and doesn't like to tell the truth. In fact, she is still very grateful... Luo, why are you pinching my waist?"

Miss Ming Fuluo bit her back teeth and increased the strength of her hands. At the same time, she glared at Elalo and said word by word: "There is nothing for you to do here. Go and have a good rest!"

Elalo stared at the slightly embarrassed Ming Furo and the smiling Ansel for a long time, then lowered his head deeply, bowed to them with trembling body, and then disappeared into the depths of the church.

"Alright, alright...everyone has left, can you please stop pinching me?"

"If you suddenly say something like this again, be careful I—"

After thinking for a while, Ming Furo couldn't think of anything that could threaten Anser, so she could only glare at him and give up.

Anser smiled and put his arms around her waist. After a couple of symbolic pushes, the latter gave up and leaned obediently in Anser's arms.

"After learning about Elalo's situation..." Anser said softly, "Elalo seems to have relaxed a little."

"…I just think that it can still be saved to some extent."

Ming Fuluo sighed: "I originally thought that the nobles had lost all trustworthiness, and even the level of weighing the pros and cons was not trustworthy, but this empire...is not that bad yet."

"If it gets this bad, I don't know...what to do. Fortunately, there are still people like this."

I thought...

Hydra narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled inexplicably: "So, A Luo is...still holding out hope for them? People like Miss Elalo are exceptions."

Ming Fuluo also seemed a little hesitant, but after thinking for a moment, she shook her head: "It's enough to be an individual case. Even if she is not as determined as she is, as long as she is not a complete idiot or a power creature... it is enough now."

Then, as if she realized something, she turned to Anser and asked, "Is it... that my decision is wrong?"

Anser rubbed her head: "Remember the last time we went fishing?"

"……okay, I get it."

Ming Fuluo closed her eyes and responded softly: "I won't let you make decisions again, Anser."

"It's okay for me to make the decision now."

"What do you want to do?"

"Let our overworked Miss Mechanical God have a good rest. How about fifteen minutes?"

"Five minutes is more than enough."

"Ten minutes then."

"five--"

"Just ten minutes."

"…You're so annoying."

After Ming Fuluo appeared, Xin didn't say a word.

Although there was an obvious height difference between Anser and Ming Fuluo, Xin, who was lying on the back of the chair, could not achieve that harmonious match even if he sneaked closer.

She thought she and Ansir were close enough, but when she saw Ming Furo and Ansir talking in harmony and their comfortable and natural expressions, she felt... out of place.

And the increasingly dark and cold emotions based on this incompatibility.

Help... Miss Elalo, solve the problem of ether going out of control after she lost her divine art?

You can't do that, Miss Doll, there is no way you can do such a thing.

Don't lie just to win the favor of Mr. Devil. Lying... is not good.

Chapter 6: The Fuse is Burning (K)

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting, Miss Zeger."

After closing the door, Su Silun bowed slightly to Ming Fuluo and said, "I really can't handle all the important matters at hand. Please forgive me for my sins."

"It doesn't matter if it's business." Ming Fuluo didn't look at her, but pointed at the light screen projected in the air, her expression still indifferent and serious, "How is it, is it easy to use?"

"It went very smoothly. Thank you for your help, Ms. Zeg!"

Su Silun did not show the same respect as she did to Anser. Instead, she sat directly opposite Ming Fuluo and said with great admiration: "The data system... is a great idea! The improvement in efficiency with this thing, if I may be frank... can only be described as terrifying."

Lian De has a way to delay the construction of the defense system and a way to save her life even if she is discovered by Ming Furo, but Ming Furo will not just watch her waste time.

On the surface, the thoughtful and cautious Lian De still pushed Su Silun to the forefront and concealed her own existence to the limit. Coupled with Ming Furo's watchful eyes, she was really assisting Su Silun. The little princess who had originally disappeared was now the real controller of Donggang.

And if there is anyone in the entire East Port who is worthy of Ming Furo's trust besides Ansher, it is only Su Silun.

Because the girl in front of him is Anther's slave, she is the only one who truly stands on Anther's side, just like Marina. As long as Anther's plan does not conflict with hers, she must be trustworthy.

Therefore, in order to improve Su Silun's administrative efficiency and prevent Lian De from deliberately using tricks that she could not catch to delay her, Ming Furo gave Su Silun a relatively simple system and opened up part of the monitoring authority of the entire defense system's central system to her.

Just from Su Silun's sincere expression, it was enough to show how remarkable the results were.

But... Ming Fuluo's brows were still furrowed, because according to her calculations, even at the current progress, she would still not be able to arm the entire Donggang before the arrival of the revolutionary army. There were still 30% or even more territorial cities... that would be isolated and trembling under the violence of the revolutionary army.

That's why she approached Su Silun, hoping to find a way out from the current actual controller of Donggang.

"It's not enough. The revolutionary army will be here soon."

The war is imminent, and Ming Fuluo's insistence is ridiculous, but she does not think so.

There will be no casualties in this war - when Ming Furo said this, she was determined to make it a reality.

She stared at the well-behaved and dignified Su Silun and said word by word: "I have a plan now, but I think it is not enough. It is not enough for the entire ruling class of Donggang to devote themselves wholeheartedly to preparing for war."

Su Silun showed a slightly helpless smile: "This kind of thing... Actually, the master is much more capable than me. Why don't you discuss it with the master?"

"Anser has done enough for me. This plan is based on the opportunity he gave me."

Elalo, the ether-driven technique, the collapse of the extraordinary ability... Ming Fuluo told Su Silun about this matter very concisely, and then said in a deep voice: "I want to solve Elalo's problem, not only to give her the reward she deserves, but also to prove to those greedy guys who only care about their own interests that obeying my will can get more valuable rewards than engaging in meaningless fights."

The church's magic has never been cracked by the empire's supernatural organization. It is mysterious and complicated, and the priests who master the magic almost never reveal this power, so there is naturally no way to analyze it.

But Ming Furo is confident that she can "cure" Ellalo's problem. If this matter is made public... Ming Furo believes that it can really motivate the Donggang nobles to take positive action at the level of interests.

If the reason of protecting their own property is not enough to motivate them, then we should increase the stakes. Since the essence of internal fighting and internal consumption is greed, then we should offer more valuable benefits than fighting each other.

Although it would certainly be worth celebrating if this really worked, Ming Furo felt tired and powerless when she thought that the ruling class of Donggang was unwilling to even protect their own interests, forcing her to offer higher benefits as a lure and to make such an alternative and absurd incentive.

It was just like being in Little Pelican City and witnessing the Pelican Chamber of Commerce gradually expand into a monster.

If the existence that constitutes society itself has unsolvable problems...then even if she really creates a miraculous creation like the Universal Ether Furnace, can she really open up a truly new future?

Everything that has happened in Donggang during this period seems to be telling Ming Furo this.

Humans are not trustworthy.

If you want to protect them and create a truly bright future, you must never give them the right to choose.

But Ming Fuluo couldn't make a choice in this matter, fortunately... at least she wasn't completely disappointed.

Although nothing was said in the church at that time, Ellalo's belief in martyrdom actually shocked Ming Furo. She never thought that someone could go to this extent for that ideal... Even if his thinking was distorted because of the saint's salvation, at least Ellalo's persistence and dedication were absolutely from the heart.

Similarly... no matter how much she disliked Lian De, Ming Fuluo had to admit that that woman's methods were really extraordinary.

She made perfect use of Ellalo's sacrifice, and on this basis, a series of policies swept through all the nobles in Eastport like a storm, but apart from being swift and fierce, it did not give people a sense of brutality - almost all the nobles showed a very positive attitude of cooperation.

Whether it is the grasp of policy scales or the way of dominating different classes, everything Liande does is countless times more sophisticated and mature than Ellalo. Maybe it is because of her ability, or maybe it is because she steps on the corpse of the loser Ellalo that everything she does is extremely justified, but no matter what... she has a terrifying talent that is absolutely not false.

With such a person around, Donggang will indeed prosper after the war.

But if that's the case, can't you just leave those crap until after the war is over?

Ming Furo sighed deeply. She really couldn't understand why neither Ella Luo nor Lian De... they seemed to care about the damage this war would cause, but only looked at the future that was simply unattainable for the people of Donggang.

The dead have no future. No matter how lofty the visions of Ellalo and Liande are, how hard they work, how great the blueprint they outline is... as long as there is even the slightest intention to ignore the war, it is unacceptable!

Su Silun seemed surprised that Ming Fuluo would come up with such a plan. After thinking for a while, she asked very cautiously: "Do you need me... to give you some advice?"

"It would be better to come up with some more plans. Just tell me if you have any suggestions. I will take them into consideration." Ming Furo nodded slightly.

"I can't give you any other options for now. As for this plan..."

Su Silun pondered for a moment, then leaned forward slightly and said sincerely, "Honestly, it's not a big problem. With your status and ability, as long as you make a promise similar to 'listen to me and get a reward', even if Ms. Lian De really intends to go against you, she won't be able to completely control the people below, and the overall efficiency will definitely be greatly improved."