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Xiao Ce said, "After arriving in Turkic territory, I heard from you that we've streamlined the force to 500,000! Were there any problems with the ships you provided?"

Boudica nodded: "You told me to prepare more cargo ships to transport people, and I did. Taking 500,000 people shouldn't be a problem... The biggest problem now is seasickness among them after they board the ships."

"A large portion of them have never been on a ship in their lives. They're bound to get seasick... and it might cost them half their lives..."

"Furthermore, these passenger ships, because we need to maximize their carrying capacity, are unarmed... Therefore, our warships at the front must achieve victory! Otherwise, the cargo ships carrying soldiers behind them will meet the same fate... shipwreck and death... their deaths will be very gruesome..."

After hearing Boudica's words, Xiao Ce couldn't laugh anymore.

“We’ve only just met... I think you can give us some good news... instead of just pouring cold water on me.”

Boudica smiled. "Your Highness, I need to tell you the truth. This is not a game; I need to tell you everything. I believe you will be able to provide me with some solutions in a timely manner..."

Then Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, it hasn't been that long. You're not already deaf to the truth, are you?"

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "Of course not! It's just that I've heard quite a bit of bad news these past two days..."

Upon seeing this, Boudica quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Your Highness... I didn't know..."

Looking at Boudica's expression, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "You don't need to apologize!"

Then Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "By the way, Your Highness, after all this talk... I still don't know who you're going to fight? Are you going to fight the Slavic country?"

"I see those Slavic people are all ready for battle. This time, you're in for a tough fight!"

When Xiao Ce heard Boudica say this, he laughed and said, "You're wrong... it's not the Slavic country! We're not going to the sea to fight the Slavic country this time."

Boudica looked at Xiao Ce with suspicion: "It's not about attacking the Slavic countries. The allied forces there all think you're going to attack the Slavic countries, and they're very happy about it, wanting to share in the profits from the Slavic countries..."

Xiao Ce then remembered that when he had gotten the ships from them for free, he had promised them a share of the profits.

Xiao Ce slapped his forehead, realizing he had completely forgotten about this.

Seeing this, Boudica asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, have you forgotten what you promised them?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "However, it's alright. I remember I promised them a share of the profits, right?"

Boudica nodded in agreement.

Xiao Ce breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Problems that can be solved with money aren't problems."

Because Xiao Ce had already promised to give Fusang to them in order to trick the Slavs into sending more troops.

Boudica, observing Xiao Ce's expression, asked, "Your Highness, are you preparing to set sail? Where are you going to attack? The Kingdom of Sulu?"

Xiao Ce was taken aback at first: "The Kingdom of Sulu? What kind of country is that?"

Boudica explained to Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce immediately understood; the Sulu Kingdom he was referring to was the Philippines.

"No, no, no, I'm going to attack Fusang." Xiao Ce said directly.

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Boudica asked in surprise, "What? Where are you going to fight?"

"Fusang? What's wrong? What's the problem? You should know about their invasion of us. I'll give them a taste of their own medicine... Is that alright?"

As Xiao Ce spoke, he looked at Boudica's expression with some complexity.

After saying that, he turned to Boudica and asked, "What's wrong? Can't we attack Fusang?"

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, do you not know much about Fusang? Why don't we turn around and attack the Slavic countries? After all, the Slavs border you. Now we can land on both the sea and land routes and encircle them..."

Xiao Ce found Boudica's words amusing.

"Are you playing house... Boudica? A lot has happened in the Central Plains lately, I'll tell you about it later... This Slavic country, I'm afraid we can't fight them..."

Seeing this, Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, King of the Northern Desert, I'll agree with you. You probably can't attack Fusang either!"

Xiao Ce asked with increasing curiosity, "Oh? Is that why?"

Boudica patiently explained to Xiao Ce.

He wasn't quite sure about it before either.

Even most of them didn't understand how the Fusang Kingdom, in such a small place, could develop so quickly.

However, they also knew that with their numbers, it was impossible for them to conquer Fusang.

Therefore, none of them wanted to.

Previously, after Boudica came to Brian Carter's side, she became very interested in the Fusang Kingdom, which had invaded Xiao Kingdom.

Boudica then went to ask Brian Carter.

As it turned out, his uncle Brian Carter was unaware of this at first.

Later, they sent people to investigate.

It was a mistake not to investigate; once we did, we were really shocked.

They are supported by the Illuminati.

Hearing Boudica say this, Xiao Ce asked with some curiosity, "What kind of organization is the Illuminati?"

Boudica said, “I don’t know either! According to my uncle, the Illuminati was founded by the ten richest and most powerful families on Earth. They have a presence in various Western countries. It is said that they have placed agents in governments and important positions by controlling the issuance of currency and by orchestrating historical events.”

"Furthermore, they engage in various political marriages, bringing control over major powers. According to the Illuminati's ideology, they want to control global affairs and establish a 'new world order' headed by the Illuminati!"

When Xiao Ce heard Boudica mention this, his brows furrowed.

Suddenly, a word similar to 'Illuminati' popped into his head, and then he felt a chill run down his spine.

If he wasn't mistaken, this 'Illuminati' was probably the same organization he knew.

This organization in later generations indeed almost completely controlled international trends.

Xiao Ce had previously thought that he wanted to establish a new order with his Xiao Kingdom as the leader, which was already a very grand ambition.

In retrospect, he was still a bit timid.

He was still thinking about it, but now someone is already doing it...

Seeing that Xiao Ce remained silent, Boudica continued, "Your Highness, according to my uncle's investigation, they have great ambitions to control Fusang. It seems they need to provide various advanced weapons, equipment, and large sums of money..."

"According to their investigation, Xiao Kingdom is just one of the battlefields of their Fusang Kingdom. They have also invaded other countries in East Asia... with considerable success!"

Xiao Ce nodded; he already knew about this news.

It was precisely because he knew this news that Xiao Ce wanted to catch them off guard.

"That's why I'm going to deal with Fusang... Do you think I can't beat them?"

Boudica shook her head: "Of course not. It's just that my uncle said that after you attacked Fusang, you offended the 'Illuminati.' You've offended the 'Illuminati,' and before long, all of you who were originally allies will become your enemies..."

After hearing Boudica's words, Xiao Ce raised an eyebrow: "So arrogant!"

"If that's the case, then I have no choice but to fight this Fusang Kingdom!"

"Your Highness, please calm down. I know you have the ability... but you also need to recognize the gap. This 'Illuminati' has existed in the West for hundreds of years. The great changes in those Western countries were all instigated by them. It seems that the regimes there belong to various countries, but behind them, there is a shadow: the 'Illuminati.' According to my uncle, they have already controlled the Western countries!"

Xiao Ce asked Boudica, "Including your country of Britain?"

Boudica nodded: "Your Highness, I remember you once said that money can solve 99% of the world's problems... and the money of the 'Illuminati' is beyond our imagination..."

"Don't make a decision yet! I might not be clear about this 'Illuminati' terminology..."

Xiao Ce looked at Boudica and said, "I understand. I know a lot about it. But do you know if organizations like the Blood Nether Pavilion and the Hidden Dragon Society are related to this 'Illuminati'?"

Boudica nodded: "I was just about to tell you about this! It's related. Actually, before coups in various countries, there are all sorts of similar organizations. These organizations are all run by the 'Illuminati'..."

Xiao Ce nodded, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, and said, "Actually, if it weren't for me, they really would have achieved their goal in Xiao Kingdom. They would have taken Xiao Kingdom without shedding a drop of blood!"

Boudica nodded: "That's true, so my suggestion is... The Slavic Nation hasn't been targeted by the 'Illuminati'... You could take over the Slavic Nation first! And then..."

Xiao Ce quickly interrupted Boudica: "Boudica, what are you thinking...? Right now, we should deal with them first, definitely by joining forces with the Slavic countries to deal with that 'Illuminati'..."

Boudica, seeing Xiao Ce's words, said, "Your Highness, you seem to understand... but you don't quite understand at all!"

Xiao Ce smiled at Boudica and then pinched her cheek.

"Do you think I'm no match for the Illuminati?"

Boudica was very direct, nodding: "Of course! Is there any doubt about that? Your Highness, I've only come to understand this recently. In the years I was trafficked, the Western world has undergone tremendous changes. What seems so novel in your Northern Desert Royal Palace is already outdated in the West..."

"You probably learned this from the scientists we sent over."

Xiao Ce shook his head: "I've been too busy to even see him... Since we don't know how, we can learn... I believe our Xiao Kingdom is a very intelligent and hardworking people!"

"You Westerners have already figured out your own technology. We're in a very simple situation now; we just need to learn from you and cross the river!"

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Does all of this take time? We can certainly buy time to develop now."

"I've heard that you just conquered the Xiao Kingdom, and the people aren't even getting enough to eat..."

"Your Highness, forgive my rudeness... but your current situation is like that of a frail, terminally ill person, starving and unarmed. Meanwhile, the members of the 'Illuminati' are robust and equipped with the most advanced technology. Imagine putting these two in an arena and having them fight! And what would happen...?"

The truth is indeed harsh.

Xiao Ce was well aware that weakness invites aggression.

Seeing Xiao Ce's unpleasant expression, Boudica quickly said, "Your Highness, I meant no offense. I'm not trying to advise you on who to fight or not to fight... I just know very well how difficult your journey has been..."

“I know it wasn’t easy for you to accumulate this wealth! We just need to develop it secretly, and before long, I believe you might actually be able to rival the Illuminati… But definitely not now!”

Seeing Boudica's attempts to persuade him, Xiao Ce naturally knew that Boudica meant well.

He also knew that if that were the case, fighting might indeed be an unwise choice.

But let's look at it from another perspective.

Xiao Ce had compelling reasons to attack Fusang...

"Boudica, let's not talk about this anymore... I already know your opinion. You should know me too; I'm not the kind of impulsive and ignorant person, am I?"

Boudica was indeed too excited and acted somewhat excessively just now.

"Of course, Your Highness... I'm sorry... I..."

Xiao Ce smiled and stopped Boudica from continuing, "There's no need to say anything more... I know you're saying these things out of concern..."

"I will carefully consider your question, but now that our people are already here..."

Boudica smiled and nodded at Xiao Ce, then said nothing more.

"Your Highness, I have said everything I needed to say! Whatever decision you make from now on, I will support you!"

Boudica said with a smile, "Actually, I was really happy to see your reaction. You know what I was most afraid of before I started talking to you about these things?"

Xiao Ce said to Boudica, "You're afraid I'll defect to the Illuminati, aren't you?"