The beautiful mage was kidnapped by the contracted beast again

"It is precisely because the country's survival is at stake that I must mobilize all available forces. Besides you, I'm also contacting others who have irreconcilable hatred for the Moon Shadow Principality... However, you are the one I most desire to win over."

Estes put away his heavy expression and put on a lazy smile again. "I heard that you have reached the eleventh level. Even in the Moon Shadow Principality, there are only four people at this level. Your joining us will be a great deterrent."

Xing Yue glanced at him and said calmly, "I haven't agreed yet."

Estes smiled, his eyes falling on the child beside him with a tense face, and suddenly asked, "What about you? Do you hope your grandfather will agree?"

The reason he chose to find Xing Yue today was not only because he had no choice but also because he had taken a fancy to the child who was following him. How bizarre that even the God of Death would raise a child. Estes was extremely sure that this child would become a variable in their negotiations.

However, the child just looked at him straight, with no respect for the king in his eyes, and even a bit of fierceness. Estes felt that he wanted to pounce on him and hit him.

He found it a little funny, but he could probably guess the reason.

"I really didn't reveal your grandfather's identity." He explained in a gentle voice, "If you don't believe me, I can swear to the God of Law that I haven't even told my closest confidants."

Miaomiao said mercilessly: "Then send it."

Estis was stunned: "..."

Why is this child's temper so different from his appearance?

In front of Xing Yue, he had already spoken, and naturally he couldn't take it back. Even though it was a bit embarrassing to be forced to swear by a child, he had no choice but to do it in public.

Miaomiao saw that the God of Law did not punish him after he swore an oath, which proved that he was telling the truth. His tense expression finally relaxed a little, and he nodded to him and said, "I will listen to Grandpa."

He knew that Estes had mentioned him on purpose to shake his grandfather's mind. Just like the Black Rock was to Ernst, Ernst was also the last barrier for them hiding in the Lost Forest.

But this is not a fatal problem. They can still choose to live in another place. The only one who really cannot move is Ernst.

Estes was certainly aware of this, so he treated the three of them very well from beginning to end.

If you ask for help from others, you must be humble and friendly first.

Xing Yue was still lost in thought, seemingly weighing the pros and cons of different options. Estes waited a moment longer, then became restless and went back to teasing the surly child. "This is your first time in Ernst. What are your thoughts on this country?"

Miaomiao looked at him and didn't answer.

Estes sensed something wrong in that look; it didn't look like a good evaluation.

He maintained his kingly demeanor and smiled: "It's okay, tell me what you think. I won't cause you any trouble no matter what you say. I'm not such a petty person."

Even though I can't find it even if I want to.

Miaomiao didn't understand why someone wanted to hear others give him a bad review, but since he said so, he answered honestly: "I feel that the security here is not very good."

He was only there for one day, and he encountered three accidents.

It’s hard to imagine that this is the main city of a country.

Estes coughed, feeling a little embarrassed but had to admit: "Indeed, Ernst is still lacking in this aspect."

Although he has tried his best to develop, the lack of military strength of an independent small country cannot be solved in a short time.

Only by developing over a long period of time can they have the possibility of turning things around in the future, but will those major powers be willing to have a new major power?

This time, the Moon Shadow Principality prioritized attacking Black Rock rather than Erlenst. It was not because they were lucky, but because the other party did not take them seriously at all. Only small countries with rapid development were their priority targets.

"Come to think of it, I haven't congratulated you yet, the youngest third-level magician in history." He said with an elegant smile and winked at Miaomiao, "Actually, today I want to see you more than your grandfather."

Miaomiao was puzzled: "?"

Although the king had called them over because he wanted to see him, after listening to his conversation with his grandfather, Miaomiao felt that it was probably just an excuse.

After all, in the face of a national war that may break out soon, no matter how talented he is as a third-level magician, he can't change anything.

Estes seemed to see the confusion in his eyes and laughed heartily. "Of course, I don't expect you to help us fight right now, but the potential of a genius is unlimited, and the influence of a genius is even more unlimited. You'll be going to school somewhere else soon, right?"

Miaomiao nodded, not understanding the connection between them.

Then Estes said, "I want to make a deal with you. Your grandfather has already helped you get an ID in Ernst, but an ID is useless and can be changed in any place. I want you to always publicly identify as an Ernst citizen, whether in school or elsewhere."

"In return, I will give you a magic crystal vein." He smiled and said to Miaomiao, who suddenly showed a look of disbelief when he heard it.

A vein of ore, a vein of magic crystals.

Even if Miaomiao didn't know the value of magic crystals in the market, she could feel from the alchemy circles in the Magicians' Association that this was an extremely valuable gift.

But the corresponding requirements are so disproportionate. Miaomiao only needs to keep admitting that she is Ernst's person.

He and Chi looked at each other, and instead of agreeing immediately, he asked, "Why?"

He didn't think the king would easily give up such a huge benefit.

Even though Ernst is rich in mineral resources, there are only six magic crystal veins in total, four of which are located near the main city, which is why the main city can be called the main city.

Estes' eyes suddenly gleamed with confidence: "Because I believe you will be the future of this continent."

Ever since receiving the news that the youngest third-level magician in history had completed the test within their country, Estes was shocked: he realized that the opportunity he had been waiting for, which would overthrow the oppression of small countries by big countries at an irresistible speed and even give him a chance to fulfill that impossible ambition, had come!

The shock and influence that a genius, especially a peerless genius, can bring to the continent is difficult to measure or estimate with monetary value. Miaomiao's current talent makes everyone think of the question they always think of when they see a peerless genius - will he be the twelfth-level genius that mankind has been waiting for?

Cross the limits that humans have been unable to break through for thousands of years, reach the highest point of magical power, and realize one person's dictatorship over the world!

Will he be that person?

"Once your talent reaches the mainland, it will inevitably attract the covetousness of countless people. Countless people will want to destroy you early, but at the same time, countless people will come to protect you."

Estes spoke enthusiastically, "When you become a symbol of limitlessness, rather than just your own individual self, your value will increase infinitely. The more you grow, the more everyone values ​​and fears you, and everything associated with you will also be elevated."

So he made this request.

"As long as you are a citizen of Ernst, they will not easily take action against Ernst—of course, this is after you have grown to a sufficient level. But there is no doubt that you are the opportunity for the future that we must seize."

"As for now..." His gaze fell back on Xing Yue. The old man had stopped thinking when he proposed a deal to Miaomiao, and had been staring at him with an observant look.

Estes still smiled calmly under this gaze. He offered such a big temptation of the mineral vein. In addition to betting on Miaomiao's growth, he naturally also hoped to keep him firmly in Ernst.

If Miaomiao stayed, would his grandfather still run away?

Estes wanted both of them, grandfather and grandson. He wanted them both now and in the future.

If he doesn't even have the courage to gamble on a mere mineral vein, he can't shoulder the fate of this country.

Xing Yue finally responded to his words.

He stared at the man on the throne and said gravely, "If you want to tie both of us to your ship, one vein of ore won't be enough."

Estes was well prepared for this, and without changing his expression, he said, "If Your Excellency the God of Death is willing to help us fight against the Moon Shadow Principality, then we will also add a gold vein and a magic iron vein, and grant you the status of a noble duke."

A steady supply of gold coins can be obtained from gold veins, while magic iron ore is the most commonly used and most consumed material in alchemy works.

Although it is not as valuable as the magic crystal vein, it is obviously also a great temptation.

To be realistic, with just these three mineral veins, they are enough to establish a top aristocratic force.

Xing Yue frowned and questioned, "How can you have such great power? Except for a few mineral veins, the rest have always been controlled by the entire country. Even if you become the king, you can't just move them around whenever you want."

In particular, Estes is not like the Moon Shadow Principality, where the king is replaced only after his death. Instead, he is elected every few years.

Estes shrugged. "Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't be able to do this, but obviously, these aren't normal times anymore."

The country is about to be destroyed, and those old men are still clinging to such a small amount of interests?

He smiled brilliantly again and said to Xing Yue, "In the process of convincing them, I will probably need to reveal your true identity. However, by then we will already be allies, so it's okay to reveal it, Your Excellency the God of Death."

Xing Yue looked at him coldly, but Estes didn't care.

Publicly announcing that Death was on their side was also a way for him to demand a reward from Xing Yue.

After giving so much, there must be some gain.