In the evening, the setting sun shines on the streets of Calimport in the south of Faerûn, casting a golden veil over this ancient city with a long history.
The bustling crowds in the streets and markets, the shouts of vendors, the voices of merchants bargaining, and the laughter and curses of guests in pubs, hotels, restaurants and other places all together form a picture of prosperity.
As the second largest city in the West Coast Empire and a cultural, educational and political center, its importance is self-evident.
If the capital Ascaltra is the heart, continuously supplying blood to the empire through economy, finance, trade and manufacturing, then Port Calim is equivalent to the brain center.
All policy formulation, financial budgeting, appointment and dismissal of officials, rewards and punishments, abolition and promulgation of laws, and deployment of the army are all completed here without exception.
Although during the large-scale expansion and reconstruction process, many landmark buildings in Calimport that can be called "cultural relics" for thousands of years have been extensively damaged and forcibly demolished, the overall style has not changed.
Especially the splendid Royal Palace, which was rebuilt and transformed after the restoration of Shah En VII, is almost the same as it was during the Shah En Dynasty.
This made countless Kalingshan people involuntarily recall their glorious history and civilization in the past when they almost ruled the entire west coast of Faerûn, and then became full of a sense of identity and belonging to the empire that now has the blood of the Shann royal family through marriage.
feel.
After all, the current huge territory of the West Coast Empire is exactly what they have always longed for but failed to achieve.
This alone makes the vast majority of the proud Kalingshan people sincerely support the legal right to rule of the current emperor Zuo Si and his descendants.
Not to mention the continuous improvement in income and living standards brought about by a strong centralized government, an efficient and clean bureaucracy and judicial system, and the widespread popularization of knowledge, technology, and magic.
Some scholars even declare to the outside world that the existing governance and various systems of the West Coast Empire are the most ideal and perfect, and are truly the "end of history". There will never be anything that can surpass it.
The age of giants and dragons, the civilization established by the elves in ancient times, the Netheril Empire, and the High Imaskar Empire all had to stand aside in front of the newly rising West Coast Empire.
As for Mulhorand and the Unther Empire under the rule of theocracy, they are not even worthy of carrying their shoes.
To this end, they also compiled several books, and sparked heated discussions and debates in the academic world of Faerûn.
Facts have once again proved that being strong is human nature and instinct.
When you are strong enough, no matter what you do, it is right.
Even if you have a problem, someone will find reasons and excuses for you, and give you reasonable explanations and various legal basis.
This trend of thought just caters to the subtle sense of pride and superiority of the people in the Kalingshan region and even the entire West Coast Empire, allowing them to gradually begin to develop identity and cultural identity.
Recently, it was reported that Queen Aisha gave birth to a child with divine power, which made everyone even more excited.
Both commoners and nobles are anxiously waiting for the official announcement from the royal family, as well as the gender and name of the heir.
Some cities have even made preparations in advance. As soon as the information is announced to the public, they will hold grand celebrations and invite artists to make sculptures to commemorate this great moment.
But what puzzled everyone was that so much time had passed, but there was still no movement from the royal family, as if the prince or princess had never been born at all.
There were even rumors that the heir died due to some accident.
But soon some scholars came forward to refute the rumors.
After all, it was a powerful god-like power, so how could it die prematurely?
In short, outside speculation has already evolved into dozens of versions, making it difficult for people to tell whether it is true or false.
Under normal circumstances, at this time, the cabinet or Queen Ayesha should have stepped forward and issued an official announcement to refute the rumors.
But they obviously have their own reasons.
The reason why no official announcement has been made yet is mainly because the little Annie that everyone saw at first was an energy ball that could not be touched, and then continued to transform into human, devil, dragon and other forms.
Before her gender could be confirmed, she was taken away by the goddess of magic Midnight.
Even Aisha, as a mother, did not know whether the child she gave birth to was a son or a daughter, or even what it was.
This leaves the outside world to guess how she will announce the specific information about the heir to the empire.
At the moment, the queen was lying lazily on a rocking chair, tasting fresh fruits flown from the North, while flipping through the account books and profit reports in her hands. After several minutes, she asked without raising her head.
: "What is the total revenue from the Crown Estate this quarter?"
"Excluding all expenses, the total amount exceeds 30 million gold coins, Your Majesty. Among them, interdimensional transactions and magic-related operations account for almost more than 60%."
The young maid with long black hair and wearing a sexy translucent gauze skirt proudly reported a number that would shock and envy the rulers of most countries in Faerûn.
Because this is not the overall financial income of the West Coast Empire, but only the income of the royal family, there is no problem even if it is completely used for squandering and enjoyment.
Being able to participate in the management of such a huge industry is an honor and something worthy of bragging in the eyes of most people.
Of course, women who are qualified to enter the harem to serve the queen are basically from noble families.
Since the Kalingshan region is not monogamous, men can not only marry multiple wives, but also raise hundreds of concubines, so the number of children is also quite astonishing.
Some rich and powerful middle-aged and elderly men can even have more than three digits of children, as well as more grandchildren and granddaughters.
In order to follow the ancient tradition and to close the relationship between their family and the royal family, many important ministers and nobles will find ways to send the youngest and most beautiful family women to the palace.
These well-educated, fair-skinned and beautiful young aristocratic women have two identities at the same time.
One of them is the role played by the maid in front of her, which is to assist the royal family in managing the huge property, and occasionally she may need to sacrifice her beauty to engage in espionage activities.
The other is to fulfill the emperor's personal desires while serving as a secretary or document processor.
They are not beautiful vases in the traditional sense. They gain power entirely by selling their bodies and beauty.
Quite the opposite!
These women are aristocratic elites in the true sense, possessing professional knowledge and skills. They are also one of the few women who have the opportunity to touch power in the male-dominated society of Kalinshi for thousands of years.
The residents of Calimport even gave them a very appropriate nickname - "Vipers".
Although it looks beautiful and poses little threat, an accidental bite can be fatal.
These women also readily accepted the title of "Viper" and even customized snake-shaped amulets to wear on their bodies to highlight their unique identities.
As a queen who likes reading and has been personally trained by Shah En VII, it is natural that Ayesha does not know the history and origin of the "Viper". She also knows that this is one of the few forces that she can control.
So she used some means to win over these young women to consolidate her position in the harem.
Although Zuo Si has not met other women in the palace so far, Ayesha, who is used to the wives and concubines of powerful men, has already begun to prepare for a rainy day.
And thoroughly grasping the royal family's financial revenue is one of the most direct and effective means.
After all, although Her Majesty the Queen looks gentle, quiet and bookish, she is not stupid and sweet, and knows how to control power to the maximum extent within the scope of her husband's permission.
Although she will not interfere with the cabinet, administrative and judicial systems, she has firmly held the power of the harem in her own hands.
"As usual, two-thirds of the money will be sent to the education department, and the rest will be saved to pay the salaries of servants, the maintenance and repair of the palace and the purchase of daily necessities. In addition, remember to prepare some infants and young children
Supplies may be needed in the future." Ayesha ordered without thinking.
"Baby products? What do you mean..."
The maid clearly noticed something, with a very expectant expression on her face.
After all, she was present during the birth and was one of the very few people who knew the truth.
Ayesha smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Don't think blindly. I didn't get any precise information. I just wanted to fulfill my duties as a mother."
The maid nodded thoughtfully: "Okay, I understand. But according to tradition, whether it is a prince or a princess, after birth, he must recruit attendants of the right age from the nobles to cultivate their relationship at an early age. Look at this
Should this matter also be put on the agenda?"
"No, don't worry yet. After all, I don't even know whether the baby I gave birth to is a boy or a girl. What's more, I don't think the little guy needs any attendants to protect his safety. I'd rather leave things like this to Soth.
Deal with it."
Ayesha rejected the other party's proposal very simply.
"As you wish!"
The maid put one hand on her chest and bowed deeply, then turned around and disappeared at the end of the corridor behind her with graceful steps.
Ayesha was sitting alone on the balcony, looking at the distant scenery and sighing.
Obviously, out of maternal instinct, she now misses her child very much and is eager to see her as soon as possible.
At this moment, a portal suddenly opened out of thin air.
Zuo Si's figure appeared out of thin air right after him, holding in his arms a girl who looked to be about three years old, wearing a purple princess dress, knee-length socks and small leather boots.
"This...is this?!!"
Ayesha stood up from the chair in a flash, not even bothering to put on her shoes, and stepped on the cold marble floor with her bare feet, her face full of excitement and excitement.
"Her name is Annie, and she is our daughter. Annie, this is your mother."
After that, Zuo Si handed the little one in his arms to his nominal wife.
"Mother--"
As a quasi-divine person, little Annie can obviously tell who is related to her by blood, and immediately puts on a cute look and asks for a hug.
"God bless you! My dear baby! You don't know how much your mother misses you."
Aisha's tears suddenly flowed down uncontrollably, and she held her daughter in her arms and kissed her constantly.
After a while, her emotions gradually calmed down and she wiped the tears from her face. She raised her head and asked in an uncertain tone: "Annie was born not long ago, how could she grow up so fast? What happened to her?"
?”
"Well...it's a bit troublesome to explain this matter.
In fact, just yesterday she was a baby who didn't understand anything.
But after devouring several gods from another time and space, he suddenly grew up.
I'm not sure yet whether this is the result of devouring the gods or the result of her change in self-perception.
But overall it's a good thing.
At least I no longer have to worry about the killing and destruction she may cause unconsciously."
Zuo Si told everyone what he knew about the situation and his guesses.
After all, it is not easy for most ordinary people to accept that a baby suddenly turns into a three-year-old lolita.
"You mean, she will grow very fast?"
Aisha's eyes widened in disbelief.
Zuo Si nodded first, then shook his head: "No, what I mean is that her growth rate may not be necessarily related to her age.
Maybe in a few days or months Annie will look like eleven or twelve years old.
Maybe hundreds of years later she will still maintain her current appearance.
And I have to tell you, until Annie can fully control her powers, I have to keep her with me just in case."
Obviously, after solving a lot of troubles in Theros space and time, Zuo Si immediately thought of bringing his daughter back to see Ayesha as a mother, and to check on the status of his other heir.
"Okay, I think I understand what you mean. How long do you plan to stay when you come back this time?"
Ayesha gently stroked her daughter's lovely face with a hint of innocence, her eyes filled with strong reluctance, but she did not express any objection.
She knew very well that little Annie would almost certainly be like her father, a powerful being with eternal life and power comparable to the gods.
With his status as a mortal, he has no ability to raise and teach him, let alone deal with the aftermath when he causes a big disaster.
"Well - I'll probably stay for a few more days. In the meantime, Annie will be left to you first. Be careful, she is not an ordinary child."
Just as Zuo Si was talking, the little ancestor turned around and made a mischievous face, and then began to inspect the furniture, furnishings, magic items and sculptures, paintings and other artworks in the palace, as well as the precious treasures in the courtyard outside.
Ornamental plants and small animals.
Thanks to her self-awareness and independent thinking, she has now successfully gotten rid of the completely instinct-driven behavior pattern.
The advantage is that 90% of behaviors become predictable, but the trouble is that you learn to disguise, deceive and play tricks.
Although Zuo Si set many restrictions with his three chapters when he came back, it is a bit hard to say whether they will be strictly followed.
Because so far, little Annie has not shown that she has inherited the lawful tendency of the big devil's bloodline. Instead, she gives people a weird and elusive feeling.
When she heard that she had been given time alone with her daughter, Ayesha suddenly smiled happily and responded quickly: "No problem, leave it to me. It just so happened that the ministers of the cabinet and the people could also take the opportunity to see the crown prince of the empire. Oh,
By the way, what are you going to do with Anne's entourage and knights?"
Zuo Si answered straightforwardly: "Don't worry, I have prepared knights and guards for her."
"Then I'm relieved. Come on, my little baby, let mommy take you to visit the palace, and then take you to eat some delicious food. How about it?"
Ayesha bent down and picked up her daughter, her tone and attitude were full of doting.
"Okay! Okay!"
Little Annie clapped her hands happily, acting like a three-year-old child.
Soon, the mother and daughter disappeared into the maze-like palace, followed by their servants.
Zuo Si, who had been in a tense state recently, also relaxed a little. After staying for a while, he activated the teleportation magic and headed to the Kingdom of Cormyr.
…
At this moment, in the palace of this ancient feudal country established by humans.
As the regent, the Iron Princess - Yalusel, is currently lying on a soft big bed with her belly puffed out, being inspected by the priest while handling complex and difficult government affairs.
Due to the death of the heroic king and the eldest princess at the same time, the Kingdom of Cormyr can be said to be suffering from internal and external troubles.
After excluding the threats from the Shadow City and Zhentil Castle in the north, just the group of cliques and treacherous nobles in the country, as well as the huge debts owed before, are enough to make the royal family difficult.
In particular, the aristocratic parliament, which has huge power, will cause fierce quarrels and disagreements almost every time it is convened.
If it had been in the past, Yalusel would have been impatient and tried to use force to force the troublemaker to surrender to her.
But now, not only did she not show any impatience, but she methodically used her status as regent to win over those forces that were originally loyal to her father and sister.
Then in exchange for raising the social status of the merchant class, these guys provided an interest-free loan to rectify the civil strife caused by the military quelling.
It didn't take long for the originally chaotic country to gradually restore order, and the royal capital finally fell completely under its control.
It can be said that Yalusel's series of performances after his return made everyone admire him with admiration.
Its political level and governance ability seem to have reached above the passing line, and can even be called excellent.
"How is it? Is the regent's physical condition and the fetus okay?"
Karadna, who had just taken over the title of Royal Archmage, asked nervously.
As one of the very few people who knew the identity of the child's biological father, she was extremely nervous about this matter, fearing even the slightest accident would occur.
"Sorry, please forgive me for my limited ability to confirm the condition of the fetus. Because there is an invisible energy field that blocks all detection methods."
The bishop of the Earth Mother Goddess Chantia showed a helpless expression.
"what do you mean……"
Karadna's expression changed slightly as she undoubtedly guessed what was happening.
The bishop nodded slightly: "Yes.
If the father of this child is also that person, it is very likely that the child will also be conceived with a natural god-like power.
Therefore, I suggest that it is best to inform the other party immediately, otherwise unforeseen accidents may occur.
As far as I know, the last time I gave birth, the magic network went out of control and even collapsed in the delivery room.
It was the goddess of magic who came in person to calm the storm.
Otherwise, the archmages and legendary mages present may be sucked alive and die."
Hearing these words, everyone in the room looked horrified.
After all, the mere presence of the goddess of magic can already illustrate the seriousness of the problem.
Moreover, the Kingdom of Cormyr is not a traditional magic power. Although it has a well-known battle mage group, the overall spellcasting level is not high.
Karadne didn't think she could handle such a situation.
Just when she was about to say something, Yalusel suddenly interrupted: "Okay, let's stop here for today. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to check me out."
"That's very kind of you. It's an honor for me to serve the regent."
The bishop bowed very humbly, and then followed the servant and left this room, which was known as the safest room in the Kingdom of Cormyr.
As soon as he walked away with his front foot, Karadne, who was on his back foot, couldn't help but ask: "Have you thought about what to do?
Don't tell me you're just going to put it off like this.
By human standards, your pregnancy is very close to your due date.
If something goes wrong by then, I can’t do anything about it.”
But Yalusel responded nonchalantly: "There's no need to be so nervous. I believe Soth will arrive by then. After all, with Aisha's experience, he should have realized that his heir will be very unhappy."
ordinary."
"Then what? How do you plan to deal with the possible inheritance dispute between your descendants and your nephew?" Karadnai asked without any concealment.
This is also an issue that all nobles in the entire Kingdom of Cormyr are concerned about. If it is not handled well, it will trigger a civil war over the succession of the throne.
Don't think this is a joke!
In a traditional feudal country, the inheritance rights of the nobility and the throne are an extension of property rights, and are also the foundation for maintaining bloodline rule.
Once a dispute occurs, it will lead to a series of serious consequences.
Especially in the current situation where Cormier is under suspicion of his young master, he must be handled with extreme caution and decisiveness.
"I...I don't know how to deal with it. I'd better wait for Soth to make the decision when he comes."
Yalusel was particularly troubled on this matter.
After all, she was really unwilling to give up the throne so close to her, and she didn't think her child would be willing to be subordinate to her nephew in the future.
But similarly, she could not ruthlessly eradicate the heirs left behind by her sister.
The only thing that can be done at the moment is to delay, so that the nobles who are planning to take their family to a higher level through siding with each other and political speculation do not dare to express their stance easily.
"Damn it! You look like you are giving away the Kingdom of Cormyr now."
Karadne rolled her eyes angrily.
Yalusel asked indifferently: "So what?
Anyway, this child has half of the blood of the Obaischier family, and he is legally qualified to be the successor of the Cormyr royal family.
And his father was the emperor of the West Coast Empire.
If he becomes the king, he can definitely lead Cormyr to become stronger and more prosperous.
Maybe you can even get rid of a large amount of debt directly.
After all, Soth would never collect debt from his own son, right?
What's more, I can take the opportunity to extort a large sum of aid, so we won't have to worry about a little money."
Seeing the shameless look of her former friend, Karadna couldn't help but hold her forehead and complain: "You are really depraved, Yalusel Nakakia Obaiszil."
"Depravity? This is not depravity! It's about making full use of one's own advantages. What's more, I am a woman. Is there anything wrong with relying on my own man and the father of my children?"
There was a hint of cunning in Yalusel's eyes that was hard to detect.
Karadna shook her head slightly: "No, of course there is no problem.
I just can't believe that the Iron Princess who was so proud back then has turned into something else now.
To be honest, I really can't believe that the emperor completely changed you in such a short time.
This is something that even your father, Assan IV, was unable to do."
"That's because the methods and techniques they use are completely different.
My father would always only preach, but Soth allowed me to become the governor and experience the process of management and governance firsthand.
He taught me that the essence of politics is to win over more people to become one's allies, and then to suppress the enemies of the minority, thereby forcing the other party to make concessions until a compromise is reached.
So you can see that after I became the regent, I have been trying to balance the forces of all parties and force some families to make concessions without pushing them into a dead end."
As he spoke, Yalusel stamped several letters with the seal symbolizing the regency of the kingdom and threw them on the bedside table aside.
The waiting servant immediately picked up the letters and gave them to the courier outside, who then delivered them to the designated person.
Just as the messenger galloped away on horseback, the room, which originally prohibited all magical transmissions, suddenly experienced violent spatial vibrations.
Karadna was the first to notice this, and she instantly felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy. While sounding the alarm, she raised the most powerful magic item in her hand.
But after just a few seconds, she canceled the alarm, and her tense nerves immediately relaxed.
Because the person who teleported right after him was none other than Zuo Si.
"Welcome, Your Majesty the Emperor."
Karadna quickly lowered her head and curtsied in salute, her hands hidden in her large robe trembling slightly uncontrollably.
Because she mastered the palace's magic barrier, she could clearly feel the terrifying magical energy unintentionally emitted by the young man in front of her, as well as the extremely complex and huge magic protection and mystery locks surrounding her body.
Even the moment it appeared, it completely covered the protective barrier in the palace.
Although she had never seen the goddess of magic with her own eyes, Karadna felt that even if she came in person, it would be nothing more than that.
"You seem to be looking good?"
Zuo Si looked at the princess lover lying on the bed with a big belly with great interest.
"Of course. After all, I am now the regent of the Kingdom of Cormyr and have the same power as the king."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Yalusel raised his signet ring and shook it gently with a smile.
"Why do you want to come back as this regent? You should know that the Kingdom of Cormyr is a complete mess."
Zuo Si walked straight to the bed and lifted the quilt. As if no one was watching, he put his hand on the bulging abdomen and directly used his divine power to detect the fetus inside.
As a result, after passing through a strong interference energy field, he discovered a huge black shadow that appeared under arcane vision.
Not negative energy!
Not even shadow energy!
But pure darkness.
In the center of the darkness, there was a vague outline moving.
There is no doubt that, like little Annie, this offspring is also a living entity that has no fixed form for the time being.
Yalusel smoothed the hair hanging down by his ears and responded calmly: "Because this country is the hard work of my father and sister, I cannot just watch it decline or even be divided and destroyed.
What's more, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Don't you want your child to be a king?
By the way, what happened to the baby in my belly?"
"It's not bad, although it may not be the same as you imagined."
Zuo Si used his fingers to leave a mark of his own on the bulging abdomen.
This allows him to monitor the condition of the fetus in real time and immediately sense delivery and unexpected situations.
"Just like Aisha's child?"
There was strong curiosity in Yalusel's eyes.
"Well, it's almost the same, but the specifics are different.
Because when Annie was first born, she was a high-dimensional energy ball, and then began to change back and forth between different forms.
It was only recently that she finally stabilized and turned into a girl who looks about three years old.
Your child is a more abstract darkness.
I'm not sure what he'll be like when he's born.
But don’t worry, I’ll be back when the time comes.”
Zuo Si covered the quilt again, bent down and kissed the other person's forehead to express closeness and comfort.
"dark?!"
Karadne grasped a key word keenly.
Zuo Si explained patiently: "How should I put it, it's a bit like some kind of abstract shadow or shadow.
But we won’t know exactly what it is until it is born.
In addition, considering safety issues, I suggest that it is best to keep all spellcasters away on the day of delivery.
If necessary, an anti-magic zone can be set up."
"I understand, I will arrange it."
Karadna showed a thoughtful look, and then immediately asked: "Do you have any plans regarding the inheritance of the throne of Cormyr?"
"you still need to ask?"
Zuo Si raised his head and looked into the eyes of the young chief mage, feeling a little relieved from the pressure.
moment!
Karadna was sweating profusely, feeling like a huge mountain was pressing on her head and she couldn't breathe.
It took a full minute for the oppressive feeling to disappear. She herself leaned against the wall and breathed heavily. She suppressed the fear in her heart and finally asked: "What are you going to do now?"
Baby Assan V? Kill him?”
"I'm not a devil, don't think of me as cruel and bloodthirsty.
And there is no need to kill a baby who doesn’t know anything.
When Yalusel and I's child is born, we can send Asan V to another relatively wealthy and safe world, and live out his life in a completely different identity.
He will have a happy family, with adoptive parents and siblings who, although not related by blood, regard him as his own.
So, are you satisfied with the result?"
Zuo Si raised his hand and released an illusion magic, fully displaying his arrangement.
Seeing this scene, both Karadna and Yalusel quickly relaxed a lot.
Because this is exactly what they can accept.
It is undoubtedly a very ideal state to be able to complete the transition of royal power in this bloodless way.
Karadnai was even more afraid that Zuo Si would change his mind, so he quickly nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll do as you say. And how long will it take for Yalusel to give birth?"
"It's not clear. Because what she was carrying was not an ordinary human fetus. It could range from a few weeks to three to five months. This is a result based on Aisha's pregnancy period. It is difficult to say whether it is accurate or not.
"
After thinking for a while, Zuo Si gave an approximate deadline.
"Then what do you want to name it?"
Yalusel pursed his lips and asked with a smile.
"No. I have to at least confirm the child's gender first, and then I can decide what kind of name to give. Of course, if you think of a good-sounding or meaningful name, you can make your own decision. I'm still very open-minded in this regard.
"
When saying these words, Zuo Si showed a tolerance that was completely incompatible with his tyrant temperament.
Although strictly speaking, he is not the kind of person with difficulty who would die if he named him, but he also has no interest in naming everything around him.
Especially when it comes to naming children, he always feels that the mother who has contributed the most and suffered the most should actually have a say.
"you sure?"
Yalusel showed an extremely surprised expression.
After all, although the Kingdom of Cormyr is relatively equal between men and women, and even women can inherit property and noble titles, it is still essentially a typical patriarchal society.
Things like choosing a name are basically decided by men unless it is a bride-in-law or a woman is the head of the family.
Zuo Si replied with a half-smile: "Yes, I am very sure. And this child will inherit the surname of Obaisqil and become the king of Cormyr in the future. It is best for you to decide."
"Thank you so much! Now I understand a little bit why Yalusel is so obsessed with you."
Karadne obviously understood what kind of political signal this meant, and she quickly bent down and bowed to express her gratitude.
"You're welcome. If you encounter any difficulties, please just ask and I will satisfy you immediately."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zuo Si made his promise straightforwardly.
"Can you forgive all the debts owed by the Cormyr royal family?"
Yalusel asked in a half-joking tone.
"Of course, no problem. I can also give you an additional money order from the Temple of Woking, the goddess of wealth, worth five million gold coins, which can be cashed at any time."
With that said, Zuo Si used his divine power to create a money order with his own mark out of thin air and placed it on the bedside.
With the close alliance between him and Watkins, there would be no problem if he added a few zeros, not to mention a mere five million.
After all, with Graz'zt, Lord of Darkness, as a cash cow, he might be able to earn a mere five million gold coins in a day or two.
There are too many women who want to be pregnant with his child, or men who want to get him pregnant.
"Five...five million?!"
Karadne's eyes widened in disbelief.
Because of this money, many things that were impossible to do before can now be done easily.
For example, rectifying armaments, providing food necessary for survival for civilians who lost their homes in the war, repairing damaged castles and fortresses, allowing soldiers to wear better armor and defense, etc.
"Don't be so surprised, money and all the resources you can imagine are almost unlimited for me.
The so-called wealth is nothing more than a string of meaningless monetized numbers.
If you want, I can even instantly move a piece of gold the same size as Faerûn.
In addition, I also brought back some indestructible metal called vibranium.
You can try to forge some weapons or armor."
Zuo Si casually took out hundreds of heavy vibranium ingots and piled them into a small mountain with a faint light in the room.
With the Kingdom of Cormyr actually falling under his control, there is no need to hide it anymore. He can directly start to strengthen the power of the royal family and let those rustic nobles taste the iron fist of despotism.
Want to cause trouble to weaken the power of the royal family?
Gain more power and political influence through private connections?
If you are not afraid of death, come and try it!
Yalusel, who was influenced by Zuo Si and advocated centralization, was not Assan IV who was indecisive internally.
When she has enough military power, she really dares to raise the butcher knife and uproot the entire aristocratic class, causing those ancient families that boast a long history to disappear forever, confiscate their property and land, and finally achieve permanent changes in Cormyr
The goals of the feudal system of the kingdom.
"Indestructible? You mean these metals are as hard as gold?"
Karadne picked up one of the pieces and cast a detection spell.
"No, vibranium is much harder than fine gold.
And it can absorb almost all heat, energy and kinetic energy.
In other words, you can use the armor it creates to resist magical attacks from the evocation system.
I think having an elite army wearing vibranium armor, holding vibranium weapons and shields is definitely enough to deal with most of the enemies inside and outside the Kingdom of Cormyr."
After saying that, Zuo Si turned sideways and glanced at the amount of vibranium in the room.
According to his estimate, this is almost enough to arm a nearly invulnerable army of about a thousand people.
In addition to the need to carefully control spells and directed spells, you can still fight against giants and dragons without losing.