Can't I develop my own character?

Casradi was holding a gift list in her hand, and her expression was as strange as it could be.

Just now, she was discussing the next course of action with Hainuo, when a guard suddenly ran over and said that there was a gift from Maganna, specially for Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Gift? What gift?

She couldn't remember when she and the Grand Duke became so close that they exchanged gifts.

But when Casradi finished reading the contents of the list, he couldn't help but clench his fists.

This is actually a list of betrothal gifts!

"What the hell is that lunatic up to?!"

Joining forces with her and marrying Ryan? What's going on? Is there any necessary connection between the two?

If it came to simply joining forces, Kasradi understood, because the situation seemed to be at a stalemate for the time being. The most intense competition in the southern region had ended. Although the old emperor was a bit cruel, he was not to the point of self-destruction. He was staying in the imperial capital with a large army, and it was impossible for her to break in now.

During this period, many nobles had secretly contacted her, some of whom were officers in the imperial army. The situation was slowly turning in her favor, but Casradi was not sure what the final outcome would be.

If she could temporarily join forces with Maganna, it would be a way to quickly break the deadlock.

Anyway, the right of inheritance is in her hands. As long as she can kick her father down and sit on the throne, she will have the right to mobilize the imperial army to suppress Maganna.

Of course, Maganna was no fool (?), and Casradi knew that she would not just let her become the empress.

There will definitely be some entanglement in the process, and who will be the winner will depend on their respective abilities.

"What's wrong, Casradi?" Hainuo put down his teacup and asked curiously.

"Teacher...take a look."

Casradi didn't know what to say, so she simply handed over the gift list in her hand.

Hai Nuo was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "Isn't this Magna deliberately confusing everyone and secretly trying to win over Ryan?"

"Impossible, Magna isn't that smart." Kasradi said subconsciously, "Although she did try to win over Ryan, and Ryan told me about it before, as for this time...that crazy woman is capable of anything, so it's no surprise."

This was the impression Maganna had always given people. Hainuo didn't understand her very well, so he saw it more clearly than Casradi.

However, she didn't understand the situation well, so it was not easy for her to express her opinion on such matters. After all, the southern border was still managed by Ryan on behalf of Casradi. If Ryan was really a traitor, it would be troublesome.

"And teacher, when I first came to Berman City, I wouldn't have been able to hold on until now if it weren't for Ryan's help." Casradi chuckled. "If he were from Maganna, he would have attacked me long ago. I had nothing and had no ability to resist."

Kasla Di didn't believe Ryan would betray her. This was just that woman Maganna being foolish again. She wanted to use this method to sow discord? Dream on!

"It's good that you understand." Hai Nuo nodded slightly, then shook his head: "Then what are you going to do? If Maganna is engaged to Ryan, this... I don't quite understand."

Honestly, it's a bit of a mess.

This relationship was more complicated than the research she did in college.

"That's simple. Since she wants to get engaged, let her do it. It just so happens that we're short of the final force to storm the imperial capital. Ryan is my vassal, so if he gets engaged to Magna, wouldn't it seem to outsiders that Magna is taking the initiative to surrender to me and is inferior to me?"

Although this is a bit of a comfort to myself, it does not prevent Casradi from making a fuss about this.

She wanted to spread the word vigorously, letting the entire Augustus Empire know that Maganna had now surrendered to her and become her vassal!

No?

Oh~ If not, how could you marry into my clan?

She wanted to see what expression Maganna would have if she came over.

...

An hour later, Casradi brought all the gifts to Ryan at the municipal office.

"Is this from Big... Magna?" Ryan was stunned. "Engagement gift?"

No, do you still have this custom?

He had never heard Maganna mention such a step.

"Yes, Ryan. That crazy woman Maganna is trying to sow discord between us." Casradi said with a smile, "I don't need these things. I'll just give them all to you. The Holy Blood Legion needs support and development right now, and we need a lot of money right now."

What Maganna sent were all "vulgar things", and the total value of various gold and silver treasures was almost tens of thousands. Casladi had to admit that the crazy Grand Duke was much richer than himself.

But so what?

You give me money and I will support Ryan.

provocative?

Haha~ it doesn’t exist.

Casradi is in a very good mood now.

She stuffed the gift list directly into Ryan's hands.

"Ah, the Holy Blood Legion is indeed..."

Ryan smacked his lips. Looking at this generous gift, was he short of money? Of course he was! And very short of it!

The stronger the Holy Blood Legion is, the more money needs to be invested.

He planned to build the Holy Blood Legion into a more powerful team than the Iron Blood Army. In addition to the bonus of fighting will, the equipment must not be bad.

Fighting a war is a money-burning business, and this is the same whether in the previous life or in this world.

It's like, if someone's equipment is of quality 8 and yours is of quality 3, how can you fight them? They can cut off your weapon with one sword, or kill you and your armor with one shot.

So what Ryan wants to build is a super doubled army with equipment quality of 10 and military strength of 10!

then.

The finances of the city of Berman were completely depleted.

Including the cities of Nad and Kosovo, the taxes collected during this period and the money earned from the gray industry are not enough to fill the gaps in their teeth.

As for the territories in the south, they were just conquered and are still unstable, so it is unrealistic to make a lot of money. "Weinei" is secretly taking over, and stability is the priority.

"Oh, and this is for you too."

Casradi took out a scroll from her storage bag.

"Magic scroll?"

"Yes, this is a magic scroll that Janus passed through. Once used, it can tear space and send you to a random place. It can save your life at a critical moment."

Ryan was startled: "Your Highness, are you going to give this valuable thing to me?"

This thing is a treasure. His alt-account has been playing for so long but he has never gotten it. He even went to the gilded merchant to buy it, but unfortunately the merchant didn’t have it in stock.

According to the gilded merchants, this thing is in high demand. The most recent transaction was last year, when they sold one for 150,000 soul jades.

"Well, Maganna is a moody person. Although she seems to want to win you over now, she might secretly want to take the opportunity to do something to you. It's safe for you to carry it with you."

"Isn't this...inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that?" Casradi chuckled. "Lian, you are my most trusted subject. Don't even mention a mere magic scroll. When I become empress, the position of the First Duke of Augustus will be yours."

"Your Highness, you are so kind! For the sake of a great cause, I will go through fire and water!"

"I know that no matter what Maganna intends to do, we will counter her moves. Our ultimate goal is only one: to use her to contain the Imperial army and create an opportunity for us to break through Barron."

At this point, Casradi added, "This is a bit difficult for you. If you get engaged to that lunatic, it'll be hard to explain to Charlie, right? If you don't want to, then I'll turn down Maganna. After all, her situation isn't necessarily any better than mine right now."

"That's not the case. It's not difficult, it's not difficult." Ryan said seriously, "I'm devoted to Mingyue. Your Highness treats me wholeheartedly, so I will naturally return the favor and work hard for the great cause! Forget engagement, even marriage is fine. Sacrificing the small self for the greater good is what Old Joe has always taught us to do!"

"Old Joe? Who is this?"

"Oh Jonathan, I'm in a higher position than him now."

"ha..."

Old Joe...what kind of weird name is that? Speaking of the Fire Covenant, Ryan's status as a Level 5 Investigator did surprise her. However, she still didn't know what her father was up to, so Casradi didn't dare to use this power lightly.

Casradi gave some instructions and then left.

Ryan was feeling a little complicated.

No, I was ready to run away, and you're giving me gifts and scrolls... I'm really embarrassed (putting it in my pocket).

"Ah~ You know what, following the princess is quite promising, but unfortunately I can't handle it anymore."

The better Casradi treats him now, the crazier he will become if he finds out that he is actually a traitor, the kind that will make him unable to even walk out of the basement.

So we have to run away while we can still hold on. We can’t stay any longer, absolutely not.

Anyway, it's hard to tell who will win in this situation anytime soon, so let Maganna and Casradi fight it out. What does it mean that I only benefit from the conflict between the two?

"I still have to die, and I want to die gloriously."

Collect all the gifts and give them to Ina to exchange for military funds. Later, I will have to give military supplies to Xia Li. Although the war in the south is over, the battle of the Holy Blood Legion is not over yet.

The Holy Blood Legion marched northward, conquering territory. They'd essentially fought all the battles they could, but that didn't matter. If there weren't any, we could create them. "Don't you, the Kingdom of Cairnt, always love invasions?" So, Xia Li led the Holy Blood Legion south, attacking the Hicks Front again.

This time it wasn't just a sneak attack or arson. The latest battle report came in yesterday. The Holy Blood Legion led by 'Charlie' defeated the defenders of Hicks City head-on, killing more than four thousand enemies!

When the news came back, the entire southern border was trembling, and the entire Caint border was also trembling.

Some lords in the southern border had some ideas at first, but now they have lost all hope. Kaint is even more confused. You said you want to fight a war for the crown prince, so why are you attacking me for no reason?

Originally, even though 'Charlie' had burned down the Bohexes front last time, the damage was still acceptable. It was just a flag being planted on one's territory, wasn't it? As long as they were thick-skinned enough to pretend they didn't care, they could just pull it out.

But this time, it was a real frontal attack. The Holy Blood Legion had only 6,000 people, while the Hicks City side had 10,000.

Ten thousand versus six thousand, how can you lose with a flying dragon on your face?

The result is just the opposite.

On this day, the soldiers of Hicks City finally recalled the fear of being dominated by the God of War of the South and the humiliation of being imprisoned on the Hicks front.

Holy blood, fuck! Holy blood, hit!

In this battle, the Holy Blood Legion suffered less than a thousand casualties, and Ryan could see from 'Xia Li's' interface that this team was being 'upgraded'.

Gaining experience and growing through war, the Holy Blood Legion actually already possesses the growth characteristics of the Demon Legion. Although it is still composed of humans, it is definitely a Holy Blood Demon Legion!

The victorious 'Xia Li' did not stop and was chasing the defeated Hicks army all the way. However, the support from the cities around the border was far slower. They had never thought that Hicks City would lose, so... now that they lost, they were even more afraid to provide support.

These lords are of the same character wherever they go, Augustus is like this, and Cainte is even more so.

Moreover, from a fundamental comparison of combat power, the Kingdom of Kainte is far inferior to the August Empire. Are these border lords just trying to protect themselves and resist the invasion of the enemy? That is the king's concern.

'Xia Li' seized this opportunity, and while the Cainte border troops were still hesitating and wandering, she fought her way from the Hicks front to Hicks City, and then - began to attack the city!

In one day, from fighting to siege, 'Xia Li' proved to everyone with practical actions what 'efficiency' meant. And this Holy Blood Legion seemed like a tireless machine, killing all day without any signs of fatigue, but became more and more courageous!

When the blood mist of war filled Hicks, the sound of the city being broken was like the bell rung by the god of death, which made everyone feel cold and chilled. More than 5,000 people from the Holy Blood Legion were attacking the city, while Hicks' defenders, who numbered 10,000, were slaughtered and completely defeated!

This city also has extraordinary people, but unfortunately their level is not high. More importantly, with Xia Li's current strength, she is confident of winning even if a fifth-level extraordinary person comes!

Because 'Xia Li' is about to advance again.

【Advanced Tasks】

[Blood Sacrifice: 8425/88888]

He had clearly broken through one step later than Lin Qi, but now he had reached the fourth level first. However, what made Ryan want to curse was that this perverted advancement task turned out to be as expected. When he was at the third level, he had to kill 8888 people, and then, at the fourth level, it was directly 88,000!

Although he thought that if the fifth level required a blood sacrifice of 880,000, he would definitely hold a sacrifice and curse the Blood God, but he had no choice but to advance, so he could only swallow his anger and work hard.

And 'Xia Li' obviously placed her hopes of advancement in the border city of Hicks.

According to reliable data, the population of this border city exceeds 300,000, and even more including the floating population. It is an important economic point on the Cairnt border, otherwise there would not be so many troops stationed there.

As long as there are people, we can offer sacrifices!

Ryan didn't think there was anything wrong with Charlie's idea. When the army of the Kingdom of Caint invaded Kosothoa, burned down the entire city, and carried out a massacre inside, did they ever think that this would happen today?

Things change over time, and the border war has never stopped. To put it in a broader sense, this is a national war. If he is soft-handed and fails to scare Caint, his own people will be the ones who suffer in the end!

The city was breached very quickly. Before the cannons on the city wall had fired two rounds, the gate of Hicks City was forcibly blown open by "Charlie". Those extraordinary people who came to stop her were killed by the blood sacrifice she released, and then the battle began to become unstoppable.

When a group of fully armed soldiers, bathed in the will of "war", charge into a breached city, what will happen next?

Although some people had already retreated from other city gates in advance, the majority still did not have time to evacuate. Some wealthy nobles were still frantically stuffing gold coins into their pockets in preparation for fleeing when they were beheaded by the Holy Blood soldiers with a single sword strike.

What does it mean to be defeated like a landslide?

"This is the extraordinary army. War is really unreasonable."

Ryan secretly shook his head. The improvement of the Holy Blood Legion's capabilities was visible to the naked eye. The enhancement of the target by the Blood God's Path was perfectly reflected in various numerical values. It was the most direct violent aesthetic. Without any other fancy things, it only cared about taking off the enemy's head. This was the greatest gift from the Blood God!

Seeing that the battle situation stabilized, Ryan stopped paying attention to it.

This battle is expected to last another day. It will be a bit difficult to massacre the entire city with 88,000 people. After all, the city gates are wide open now, and anyone with legs will definitely run away. However, it should be no problem to complete most of the advanced KPIs.