Huh? Are they all real?...

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As Bella's voice faded, a ripple spread across Miss Benalana's body.

Clearly, Bella had kept everything she could hear a secret.

"But I can't guarantee anything about Her Majesty the Goddess. However, with your abilities, I doubt the Goddess would even be paying attention to this side, right?"

"Yes, I told Ansa about it."

Moen likes talking to smart people because it saves him a lot of trouble.

This is what we have today.

Fine, a smart dog will do.

Thinking of this, Moen asked Bella very seriously:

"Your status is very high and special, but you are not a god, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I just have a few unique tricks up my sleeve. And Her Majesty the Goddess never even considered paying attention to a dog."

"Uniqueness is no small matter."

Moen's words silenced Bella.

This is the goddess's kingdom, and the only way Moen could possibly deceive them was through sheer luck.

Bella's silence also let Moen know that it knew what he wanted to say.

Therefore, what I just said was a polite refusal.

However, Moen pretended not to understand.

"You're really smart, Bella. Your name is Bella, right?"

“Yes, Your Majesty. My name is Bella, which is the name my master gave me. I like it very much.”

"The first president of the Eastern Business Federation?"

"To be precise, she is Mr. Moro's daughter, and like this child, she is named Benalana."

Moen glanced at Miss Benarana with some surprise.

After a brief moment of thought, Moen asked:

"They look alike?"

"Many times I thought she really was her, Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Moen smiled knowingly and said:

"It seems that the Primordial One still loves us."

"Yes, praise the origin and His love."

After saying that, Bella suddenly changed the subject and said seriously:

“Your Majesty, I must solemnly reiterate one thing: the Eastern Business Federation is merely a purely commercial organization, and we will always adhere to this.”

"Because this is all she left me."

This is the real reason why the Eastern Business Alliance has been able to stay true to its original mission for an entire era.

Human nature is an utterly unreliable thing.

However, this business empire is controlled not by a human, but by a dog.

A dog that's much better than a human.

Moen said directly:

"Beijing Business School has just been removed from the list."

Bella said seriously:

“Your Majesty, her last wish is more important than anything else, including my life and this business guild.”

Moen waved his hand and laughed:

“That’s not what I meant. I’m saying this just to let you know that everything has changed.”

"The person standing in front of you is the best proof."

Before Moen could continue, Bella looked at him with her wise eyes and said:

"Bei Shang's actions dictated that you would inevitably have to take action against them, but you deliberately chose to do this in front of us, just to tell me directly that everything has changed."

"No matter how large a business empire is, it is a joke in front of the supreme being if it is not under the full protection of a god."

“You know I am unique, you know I should be qualified to ascend to godhood.”

“You even have a way to make me a god.”

"So, you want me to become a god, right?"

Smart dogs are just different.

It said everything Moen wanted to say, and even knew it all along.

"Yes, I hope you become a god."

Bella sighed. Even though it was a dog, Moen managed to see the helplessness and sorrow of a noblewoman in it.

“Your Majesty, I know what you mean, and I even know that you know it, but I have said it so many times.”

“I will not agree. You will never give me this divine position for nothing. However, I will not go against her last wish.”

The price of a divine position is clearly beyond what a merchant guild can afford.

Bella knew very well that what this ancient king wanted was a new god as a steadfast ally.

But doing so would certainly violate the fundamental principles of the Eastern Business Alliance—to adhere to one's duty and remain a neutral merchant forever.

As Bella said, this was her last wish, and its importance outweighed everything else.

Moen shook his head in disbelief and said:

"To abandon the Eastern Business Federation itself for this is incredibly stupid, utterly stupid."

This is indeed a stupidity that no intelligent person could comprehend.

But Bella simply said calmly:

“There always have to be some people who do stupid things, Your Majesty.”

After saying that, it laughed:

"Besides, I'm a dog, and it's normal for a stupid dog to act stupidly."

Moen's expression gradually turned serious and cold as he said:

"This is my palace. You don't think you can walk out alive after rejecting my kindness like this, do you?"

This was supposed to be a sentence that would freeze the atmosphere instantly.

But Bella looked puzzled when she heard this:

"Your Majesty, why do you say that?"

It was clear that Moen didn't mean it that way at all; this seemingly most terrifying statement was actually less oppressive than the preceding calm.

Because it repeatedly rejected the kindness of the oldest king for reasons that normal people simply cannot understand.

Moen immediately broke into a laugh:

"Because it's cool!"

"Sorry, I've been under a lot of pressure lately and want to find something fun to relax with."

Bella said sympathetically:

“I certainly can’t fully understand your feelings, but I know that just thinking about it makes me realize how much pressure you are under, it’s almost despairing.”

Ah, I feel sorry for myself because of a dog.

And there was absolutely no room for rebuttal.

After forcing a smile, Moen said seriously:

"The joke is over. Although I was disappointed that you didn't cooperate, it's precisely because of this that I'm certain that you and your Eastern Business Alliance are indeed the kind of partners I should work with!"

Since we're all capable of making foolish decisions for our own beliefs, then we can truly cooperate.

The first time, Bella didn't understand:

"Your Majesty, didn't I already say that?"

"Ah, you said that the Eastern Business Alliance would never go against its principles."

Moen leaned against the table and said in a voice that seemed to possess a magical quality:

"But what if I said I wouldn't let you go against your principles?"

Bella simply stared blankly at this and said:

"This is impossible."

Moen was very pleased with Bella's reaction; it was truly surprising and satisfying to see this in a dog.

"That's just because you think it's impossible. So, will you agree?"

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, are you sure you can do this?"

Bella still couldn't believe it.

It was very clear what Moen's appearance represented.

That was almost certainly destined to be a world-class nightmare.

And this king must be working hard to avoid this.

So why was he so sure that he wouldn't let a new god who represented such great help 'stand by'?

Moen chuckled:

"If I fail to meet my standards, or if I intend to make you violate your own principles, then you can simply abandon me. After all, even the most neutral and responsible businessman has the right to retaliate against a breach of contract, right?"

That's true, but Bella still reminded her:

"Your Majesty, in this way, what we gain is probably completely disproportionate to what we give."

Moen shook his head and said:

"You think I haven't received enough."

Bella fell silent again, and after a long while, she extended her paw and said:

"You truly deserve the highest praise from any era."

"And I promise, Your Majesty."

Moen reached out and grasped Bella's paw with satisfaction.

This was the first time he had ever made an alliance with a dog, and it felt quite subtle.

A moment later, Moen looked at Benalana, who was still completely unaware of everything.

After thinking for a moment, Moen still wanted to offer a reminder.

It wasn't for profit or for fun.