Saint Seiya Evil Skull

Chapter 12: Convincing Hilda

Albelisi wanted to see Hilda immediately, but first he took a closer look at his attire. He was in rags, his hair disheveled, and he looked like a savage. He knew his appearance was beneath him, so he resolutely turned back to his estate.

Here, Alubelisi was the true master. He lay quietly in the bath, enjoying the caress of his maid. He listened intently as the servants reported on the events of the past six months. Furthermore, the two telecom giants, Ericsson and Nokia, that Alubelisi had arranged to acquire before leaving, had also been successfully acquired. After reviewing the overall situation, he calmly instructed his servants to keep an eye on Mimi, then dismissed them. At this moment, he simply wanted to quietly enjoy the pleasure of his bath.

However, not long after, a servant came to report that Queen Hilda had summoned him.

Alubelisi didn't keep Hilda waiting for long. After changing his clothes, he went to the Asgard. Hilda was still sitting lazily on the throne, with one hand supporting his chin. Jegufri and little Hagen were standing on either side. When they saw Alubelisi coming, they immediately perked up and asked about his experiences over the past six months. After all, Alubelisi was a modern man and hated the etiquette of kneeling. Besides, he was familiar with Hilda, so he didn't salute and directly told Hilda about his experiences over the past six months. This made Jegufri and Hagen's eyes twitch.

Of course, he skipped over the sneaky things and didn't tell the simple queen about them, although she might be very interested. He just told her that he cultivated himself in Hong Kong for a period of time, traveled outside, and came back after achieving a breakthrough in strength. After all, he appeared in Asgard like a wild man, which had attracted other people's attention a long time ago. What's more, his red hair was very eye-catching. Coupled with his age, it was not difficult to guess his identity.

Alubelisi actually also saw the expressions of Jigufri and Hagen, but he didn't care. "Little guy, I can't beat Jigufri, but little Hagen, you'd better not be left alone, otherwise I will let you know why the flowers are so red!"

Albelisi told Hilda that he had something to report to him in private.

This aroused the anger of Jigufried and Hagen. What does it mean? We are redundant!

Although they were very annoyed, Hilda still asked them to leave and close the door. Jegufri and Hagen left with a constipated look on their faces. Just as they reached the door, Freya heard the news and rushed over. After understanding the situation, she asked them to close the door quickly. After that, Freya went in. This made Hagen angry and his face turned red. He looked at Albelici with murderous intent. In ancient times, there was the hatred of killing his father, and now there is the hatred of stealing his wife!

Albelis looked at Freya, nodded slightly, then turned to Hilda and said, "Asgard, as the ruler of Northern Europe, governs five nations with developed economies and affluent lives, holding important positions globally. However, the people of Asgard, despite being devout followers of the god King Odin, live below the poverty line. It's truly unacceptable that the rulers don't even live as well as their subordinates. Even if it's to train outstanding God Warriors, no matter how harsh the environment, at least the basic necessities of life should be available!"

Albelici then detailed the uses of televisions, VCRs, telephones, and washing machines. He emphasized the television programs, movies, and cartoons that would interest Hilda and Freya, as well as clothing, jewelry, and handbags. His vivid descriptions of the wonders of these items piqued the sisters' interest. Hilda and Freya listened with rapt attention, their eyes gleaming with longing, their heads swirling with Albelici's fascination.

After all, they don't need to practice. Apart from dealing with some trivial matters every day, they just read books and daydream. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so excited to see Albelisi.

Although Hilda had already agreed in her heart, she still said reservedly: "If we equip the residents of Asgard with all these things, it will probably cost a lot of money, but Asgard doesn't have that much money!"

Albelis thought, "Good thing she's taken the bait." He composed his words, trying to find a tone that would be as acceptable to Hilda as possible. "Your Majesty, the five Nordic nations are subjects of the God King Odin and enjoy the protection of Asgard. So, paying Asgard ten percent of their annual revenue as protection money shouldn't be too much, right?"

"Protection money? Wouldn't that be a bad idea?" Hilda was still a little hesitant.

"What protection fee? It should be called tax. Isn't it normal for subjects to pay taxes to the Fairy Palace? Moreover, we also protect them. In the end, they are getting a great deal." Before Albelisi could answer, Freya joined in. After all, Freya had already begun to fantasize about a better life in the future.

After hearing about the tax, Xiluda was obviously less resistant and asked, "How much is 10%? Isn't it a little too little?"

The change was so swift that Albelisi was taken aback. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "The five Nordic countries are wealthy per capita, but because of their small population, they have a combined population of just over 2000 million, with fiscal revenues of around 3000 billion kronor. I only wanted 300%, or around billion, before. If the Queen thinks that's too little, we can increase it to %."

After hearing this, Xiluda was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth. Not to mention it was so cute. She really didn't expect that the subjects she had not liked before were so rich. There was no doubt about it. They had to pay taxes. They had to pay taxes. Anyone who didn't pay would be in trouble with the Fairy Palace.

"The people of the five Nordic countries haven't had it easy either. Let's have them pay 10% tax first. If the remaining amount isn't enough, we can increase it later."

"Let's put it this way. You'll take the lead on this matter. I'll have Jegufried accompany you. If necessary, we'll demonstrate the might of Asgard to the five Nordic nations. How will we negotiate? Who will we talk to? How many people will we need? You'll be fully responsible. In short, we must ensure that the residents of Asgard receive the treatment they deserve as soon as possible."

"Yes, my queen." With that, Albelisi was about to leave.

"Wait a minute, that TV, VCR, and beautiful clothes, jewelry, and bags you mentioned, let us experience them in Fairy Palace first, so that we can better promote them to the residents of Asgard." Freya said hurriedly.

Seeing Freya's expectant face, Albelici nodded heavily to Freya.

After Alubelisi left, he saw Jagufri and Hagen glaring at him. He didn't care and said to Jagufri, "Queen Hilda has sent you with me to the five Nordic countries to handle some matters. From now on, you will obey my orders."

"What do you mean by following your orders?"

"Why, do you want to disobey the Queen's orders?"

"I dare not." In fact, Jegufried had never thought that the queen only asked him to cooperate with Alubelisi, not to be Alubelisi's subordinate. This was all Alubelisi acting in the name of Hilda. This could only be blamed on Jegufried being too naive.

Under Hagen's stunned gaze, Jagufried followed Albelici away like a lackey. Albelici didn't disappoint the Hilda sisters. He brought Jagufried and some powerful figures from the Asgard to Stockholm, the Swedish capital. There, he invited the leaders of the five Nordic nations to a meeting at Stockholm Harbor. Upon receiving the invitation, the five leaders immediately rushed to Stockholm Harbor. Albelici chose not to hold the meeting in a conference room, but at the harbor.

Here, Albelisi had Jagufried demonstrate the power of his seventh sense, the Microcosm. Jagufried simply delivered a simple punch to the sea, and the resulting gusts of wind surged outward like a tidal wave, creating a massive wave that threatened to drown the entire world. This terrifying power left the leaders of the five nations speechless.

Albelis then explained the current situation to them: "Everyone, you should be aware that Asgard has always been committed to protecting your safety. However, due to the previous war and other factors, our financial situation has become difficult. In order to maintain the normal operation of Asgard and further enhance our combat effectiveness, we need to collect certain fees from you."

The leaders of the five nations exchanged bewilderment, but offered no objections. After all, Asgard's existence was crucial to the stability of Northern Europe, and they understood that the money was well spent. So, they all agreed.

Albelis continued, "From now on, we will collect 10% of the annual fiscal revenue from the Nordic countries as security and stability funds. If there is an external invasion, the Asgard will be responsible for resolving it. This way, you can develop your own countries with peace of mind without having to worry about external threats."

Upon hearing this proposal, the leaders of the five nations breathed a sigh of relief. Although they would have to pay 10% of their annual fiscal revenue, it was still within their means. Furthermore, compared to national security, this amount of money was nothing. Furthermore, the Asgardians possessed formidable strength, more than enough to resist any invasion. Therefore, they agreed without hesitation, expressing their willingness to pay the fee.

Finally, Albelis declared the meeting over, and the five leaders departed. They understood the crucial importance of this meeting's outcome for the future of Northern Europe. Through cooperation with Asgard, they believed the Nordic region would usher in an era of greater prosperity and stability. At the same time, they hoped Asgard would continue to grow and become an impregnable fortress protecting Northern Europe.

Afterwards, Albelisi asked the five countries to deposit the so-called stabilization fund into the designated account of the Asgard, and the Asgard purchased all the necessary products through the five countries and shipped them to Asgard. This invisibly stimulated the consumption cycle in Northern Europe, and the five Nordic countries had no objections.

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