Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Ries then told Shahar about Nie Bing's situation.

After listening to Rhys's words, Shahar smiled and said, "That's fine... Since he's someone the Illuminati approves of... then we won't have any problems."

As he spoke, Shahar looked at Rhys's expression and asked, "What's wrong? Do you feel there's something amiss?"

Rhys said, "I'm worried that Xiao Ce might kill the real members of the Illuminati... and replace them with his own people."

After listening to Ries's words, Shahar laughed and said, "You really think too highly of Xiao Ce..."

"Furthermore, if it really was Xiao Ce who made the move, then the main leader this time must be a Westerner... Didn't you say that he also maintains good relations with Westerners? He was able to obtain so many Western-serving ships... Wouldn't it be better to have a Westerner disguised as him?"

Rhys listened and nodded: "Father, what you said makes sense."

Shahar said to Ries, "Ries, go and prepare; we need to receive this distinguished guest..."

Ries asked Shahar with a doubt, "Father, do you think they will agree to our conditions?"

Shahar laughed and said, "It's all about human effort..."

...

During their time on the road, Constantine Eugene was very attentive to Nie Bing.

Nie Bing's attitude did not change much.

This caused considerable resentment among the Constantine family.

However, Constantine Eugene has always been a persistent individual.

They were almost at the Slavic country, the day before the capital.

Constantine Eugene prepared a sumptuous feast of Slavic dishes, along with some dishes from the Slavic region.

Nie Bing was genuinely surprised when she saw these Xiao Kingdom dishes.

Once seated inside a tent, Nie Bing dismissed everyone around him.

Constantine Eugene was very pleased to see this.

Because he had a vague feeling that an opportunity had come.

He also told his people to leave.

Nie Bing then slowly spoke: "Mr. Eugene, you're so kind. It must be difficult to find someone in Slavic countries who can cook Chinese cuisine."

Constantine Eugene, still wearing a fawning smile, bowed and scraped to Nie Bing, saying, "Lord Nie Bing, it is my greatest honor to satisfy you... Difficulties are nothing, as your Xiao Kingdom has a saying, 'Where there's a will, there's a way!'"

Nie Bing said with a smile, "Mr. Eugene, you even know some of the proverbs of Xiao Kingdom? Why don't you give up and keep trying to please me?"

Constantine Eugene said to Nie Bing, "Because I feel this is an opportunity for me! And since it's an opportunity, we must seize it!"

"Actually, I don't think I'm any worse than Nikolayevich Shahar. He was just luckier than me... But I think I'm smarter than him..."

Nie Bing looked at Constantine Eugene with a half-smile and said, "Oh?"

Constantine Eugene said to Nie Bing, "Lord Nie Bing, I'm not bragging, but I'll tell you something, and you'll understand..."

Nie Bing did not interrupt Constantine Eugene, and looked like she was listening attentively.

He continued, "If it were me, I would never cooperate with Xiao Ce... Before, Xiao Kingdom was short of food, which was such a good opportunity to wipe him out... That idiot Shahar actually supported him for some petty gains... Isn't his behavior just raising a tiger to cause trouble?"

Nie Bing smiled and said, "So, you don't support it?"

"Of course! Including this attack on Fusang, we didn't gain anything... Weren't we just being used by them?"

After Constantine Eugene spoke.

Nie Bing said calmly, "Oh? I heard that he originally wanted to give the Fusang Kingdom to you. In the end, you yourselves rejected it?"

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward smile: "Lord Nie Bing, you really do know everything. It was actually wise of us not to want that Fusang Kingdom. After all, it was only after we gave it up that the Illuminati discovered us and began to support us."

"If we conquer Fusang, I fear the Illuminati will join forces with Xiao Ce to attack us..."

Nie Bing smiled faintly, then said to Constantine Eugene, "You really have said everything..."

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward smile and didn't continue the topic. Instead, he changed the subject: "Lord Nie Bing, you sent everyone away this time you came to see me. Is there something you want to say?"

Nie Bing shook her head and said, "It's not that I want to follow you, but that you want to follow me... What? Isn't that right? If I misunderstood, then just consider it my own fault... I've already called all my people over."

Constantine Eugene hurriedly waved his hands, "No...no...Lord Nie Bing, you are right. Then I will continue. I will be direct. I hope the Illuminati will support me. I am a better choice than Shahar!"

Nie Bing said, "Let's get straight to the point, what are your strengths?"

Constantine Eugene said, "Firstly, he's rich, and secondly, Xiao Ce is my sworn enemy! He wiped out an entire Saleh militia of mine. It's impossible for me to cooperate with him."

"As far as the Guangzhao Society is concerned, they certainly don't want to be betrayed again after investing in our Slavic country. And Shahar and his group are clearly very likely to betray you. Especially his son and daughter, their relationship with Xiao Ce is inextricably linked!"

"You should be able to find out about this from Japan. Tojo Koichi was tricked by them!"

Nie Bing said, "This isn't enough..."

Constantine Eugene paused for a moment, then said to Nie Bing, "Not enough? What's not enough?"

"Your sincerity is insufficient... You also know that our Illuminati's direct support for Shahar reduces a lot of risk..."

Constantine Eugene said, "I can give my entire family hostage... everything I own! I can give it all to the Illuminati!"

"Furthermore, as you know, over 90% of the weapons used by the Slavs are produced by our Constantine family. If we stop supplying them, those people will only be able to fight us with those cold weapons!"

Nie Bing listened as Constantine Eugene said, "What you're saying is feasible! Your entire family can be sent to the West by the Illuminati to live... However, wouldn't such a large-scale migration arouse Shahar's suspicion?"

Constantine Eugene said, “Lord Nie Bing, you can choose some. If you take them all, people will definitely be suspicious… Besides, let’s not have a civil war yet. We should deal with Xiao Ce first. Only after we’ve dealt with Xiao Ce to a certain extent can we solve our internal problems.”

Nie Bing nodded.

Constantine Eugene smiled and said, "Lord Nie Bing, whether you agree to provide us with technological support or this weapon, what I'm thinking is, could you perhaps ask me to..."

"Only when these things are firmly in my hands can I feel at ease and completely eliminate the possibility of them secretly colluding with Xiao Ce!"

Nie Bing nodded: "Okay! However, it depends on their conditions. Don't worry, since I've agreed, I will naturally consider your conditions. So, when we negotiate, there are some conditions that I need to explain. You need to consider things from the perspective of your Slavic Empire, understand?"

Constantine Eugene nodded vigorously with a smile: "I understand, I understand! It's just a double act, okay! Okay!"

Nie Bing smiled slightly: "Alright, I hope I haven't misjudged you. You'd better not make any foolish decisions."

Constantine Eugene humbly replied, "Lord Nie Bing, please rest assured. Whatever decision I make, I will seek your approval!"

Nie Bing nodded and said, "Alright, we'll be going to your Slavic country's capital tomorrow, so let's keep our distance from now on."

Constantine Eugene smiled and nodded: "Yes, Lord Nie Bing."

As Nie Bing spoke, he took out a list from his pocket and handed it to Constantine Eugene.

Constantine Eugene looked at the paper with some surprise.

"Lord Nie Bing, this is..."

Nie Bing smiled slightly and said, "These are the first batch of people the Illuminati needs. You can have them prepare. Our people are already waiting at the port! Tell them to arrive within three days; otherwise, they won't be able to wait!"

Constantine Eugene was initially surprised, then opened the paper.

Then, the names on the paper sent a chill down his spine.

At that moment, he realized the power of the Illuminati.

Constantine Eugene looked at Nie Bing: "Lord Nie Bing, so you already knew?"

Nie Bing smiled slightly at Constantine Eugene: "This is something the Illuminati anticipated long ago, but of course, it's only one possibility... There are many other possibilities. The Illuminati has some very capable think tanks within them, and they have prepared contingency plans for any situation!"

Constantine Eugene found it somewhat unbelievable: "So, if I hadn't come to you, how would you have cooperated with Shahar, including ways to prevent him from betraying you, and ways to control him? Do you have any of those methods?"

Nie Bing said with a smile, "That's right, including the fact that your entire Slavic country is playing tricks on our Illuminati, we have a way to deal with it! Including, the contingency plan for your betrayal after we chose you."

Constantine Eugene gave an awkward smile, then subconsciously swallowed.

"No, no!"

Nie Bing said with a smile, "It's alright... The Illuminati will let you know why it's called the Illuminati."

"Wherever the Illuminati desires, the Illuminati will govern."

Constantine Eugene nodded first, then asked, "Lord Nie Bing, may I ask if I may? Was the Illuminati's consideration of the disastrous defeat in Fusang?"

Nie Bing smiled and shook her head: "You really know how to ask questions. Xiao Ce is indeed a variable we haven't considered. So, we need to eliminate this variable!"