National Games: Hang up from the zombie apocalypse

"Your Highness, may I ask what has happened...?"

"Last night, the cargo ships docked in the port were attacked by an unknown enemy, and all the goods were looted." Willow looked up at Cao Ge with a suspicious gaze and asked, "Are you aware of this?"

"what?"

Cao Ge naturally already knew about this, but at this moment he immediately began to put on an act. His astonishment flashed across his eyes for a moment, followed by anxiety. "How could this be? My sapphire mine? We went to great lengths to obtain it. Who did this?"

"The matter is still under investigation."

"Your Highness! No need to investigate anymore, it must be the Seth Merchant Guild! I knew they wouldn't let us off easily!" Cao Ge said angrily, "Your Highness, this batch of sapphires is for making alchemical golems! Please help us find them."

"Whether it is related to the Seth Chamber of Commerce still needs to be investigated." Willow shook her head and said, "I will report this matter to His Majesty for a decision."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After leaving the princess's palace, Cao Ge and Meng Qingyu exchanged a glance and then burst into laughter.

Get it!

……

When the sapphire mine was stolen, no one was more anxious than Caspian.

The entire port guard was extremely busy, searching for any suspicious clues.

But it didn't work!

They couldn't find a single trace of intrusion.

How could so much ore just disappear?

You said someone secretly took all the goods away at night?

What a joke!
They couldn't think of any other possibility besides embezzlement.

Not to mention others, even Caspian's own soldiers were looking at him with suspicion in private.

But Caspian knew perfectly well that he had never done it!

"Captain, the Seth Merchant Guild has arrived. They heard about the stolen ore and want to board the ship to investigate."

Seth Chamber of Commerce!

Those troublesome guys!
Why are you adding to the chaos at a time like this?

Kaspin forced himself to calm down and try to think.

The biggest beneficiary behind this...

It should be the Seth Chamber of Commerce.

Could it be them?
Unfortunately, the Seth Merchant Guild was backed by Grand Duke Wendy, so Caspin had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to the port to greet them.

Before they could even exchange a few words, Cao Ge and his team came over from a short distance away to personally demand the sapphire crystal.

Cao Ge was just there to put on a show and get some revenge: "Caspin! Where's my sapphire mine? Who did this?!"

Kaspin was already annoyed enough, so he had to suppress his anger and said, "Don't worry, I will give you an explanation for this."

"An explanation? I'm afraid you can't give me that explanation!" Cao Ge stared intently at Caspian, his eyes slightly red, and threatened, "Let me tell you, this batch of supplies is military supplies ordered by Her Highness the Princess. Her Highness has already reported this matter to His Majesty. If His Majesty blames you, none of you will escape!"

How can it be!

Kaspin just felt a little dizzy.

His Majesty would actually personally send people to thoroughly investigate this matter?

why?
The members of the Seth Chamber of Commerce looked even more surprised upon hearing this news.

What do you mean?
What's wrong with Your Highness?

Why did you suddenly stand firmly on the side of Cao Ge Chamber of Commerce?
Several thoughts flashed through Caspian's mind in an instant, then he immediately pointed to the Seth Merchant Guild, "It's him! Yesterday, only their guild entered the cabin! It's only them!"

The members of the Seth Chamber of Commerce were also taken aback.

Is Kaspin trying to protect himself?
"You're talking nonsense! When did we ever go into the cabin!"

Cao Ge watched the two arguing, a cold smile creeping onto his lips, and he felt a surge of satisfaction.

OK OK.

Start fighting! Start fighting now!
The dog bites the dog, a hairy mouth!

……

[Note: The player team's research on the Sapphire Golem has gained the attention of the Empire, and the player team's reputation has been increased.]

Fang Heng and Cao Ge split up into two groups, and at this moment, Fang Heng and Meng Qingyu were waiting in a side hall of the palace.

A moment later, Princess Willow entered the side hall, escorted by several guards.

Everyone rose and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Fang Heng sized up the princess.

Willow was just over twenty years old, with fair skin, and perhaps because of her years of military service, she had a touch of heroism between her brows.

"Congratulations to you all. Father is well aware of the importance of the alchemical golems and is furious about the theft of the sapphire crystal. He has ordered his men to investigate thoroughly, and I believe there will be results soon."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Meng Qingyu suppressed the urge to laugh and bowed to express his gratitude.

What were the results?

Where did they get this result? Could they possibly trace it back to Fang Heng?
"Furthermore, the Emperor is very satisfied with the Chamber of Commerce's development of the sapphire puppet and has promoted your Chamber of Commerce to the Imperial Chamber of Commerce."

The game notification reappeared on Fang Heng's retina.

[Note: Once a player's guild obtains Imperial Guild status, the player's guild will receive additional reputation and tax reductions when conducting business and transporting goods within the Imperial territory.]

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"Don't mention it, you deserve it."

Willow also sized up Fang Heng.

She was very curious about the new owner of the chamber of commerce.

They are said to be the developers of the sapphire crystal golem.

He also firmly controlled the final step of creating the alchemical golem.

"I didn't expect Mr. Fang Heng to be so young."

Fang Heng smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Becoming a member of the Imperial Merchant Guild will grant you access to a deity statue within the Imperial Treasury. I will take you there whenever you are ready."

Fang Heng said, "Thank you, Your Highness. We can do it now."

"Now? Everything's ready?"

Willow's eyes flashed with surprise, then she said to the guard beside her, "Go and invite Mr. Brandon."

"I will take you to the Imperial Treasury."

……

Soon, the group arrived at the royal treasury.

An elderly man with a white beard was already waiting at the entrance of the treasury, smiling and bowing to the crowd: "Your Highness."

“Mr. Brandon,” Willow nodded and introduced, “these two are representatives of the newly joined merchant guild of the Empire. They need to enter the treasury to select a statue of a deity.”

"I have already heard about this. Congratulations to you both."

Meng Qingyu sized up Brandon.

The renowned archmage of the empire possesses terrifying strength. He has served five generations of the royal family and is the dean of the royal magic academy. His position has remained unshakeable.

The guards opened the doors to the treasury.

Willow entered the treasury first and reminded, "These are statues of deities collected by the royal family over the years. The power of the deities goes without saying; you who spend most of your time at sea should know this better than I do. To fully unleash the power of the deities, you will need the help of wizards. The royal family has trained a team of wizards, and you can rent them from the royal family if needed, but the price is not low."

Fang Heng entered the royal treasury and looked at the forty-eight exhibition stands arranged in a square in the center of the treasury.

Almost every display stand featured a statue of a deity. (End of Chapter)