"I need to report back to my father," Anthony said to Liszt's proposal without giving any answer. He needed to discuss it carefully with the Sapphire Duke before he could reply.
Liszt nodded, "It's just a suggestion. There's still some time before this year's Pioneer Mandate period ends. The Grand Duke can take his time to think about it... I personally am very willing to facilitate such cooperation. When the Eagle Kingdom is in decline, it's time to employ thunderous methods to hasten its fall."
"Your Highness, rest assured. Once Marquis Merlin's funeral is over, I will immediately return to Azure Sky Peak Palace and convey all of Your Highness's words to my father."
"Very good." Liszt picked up his teacup and took a sip of the somewhat bitter tea—it was from the green tea trees exclusively owned by Black Horse Island, which after long-term cultivation, now had a very high yield.
