"Am I going to be doing all this next?"
Inside the room, Otto was stunned after hearing the conversation between Rom and Ayanokouji.
When Ayanokouji bought him from Russell before, Otto knew that the other party must be involved in many shady transactions related to the royal capital, but he believed that those with a certain status were more or less aware of this. After all, the other party was his savior, so whatever the other party asked him to do, he would gladly accept it.
But Otto never imagined that Ayanokouji's interests would be so vast.
And needing him to take over?!
"Ayanokouji-sama, you shouldn't be joking about this kind of thing." Otto said quickly.
"I'm not joking." Ayanokouji explained, "I asked you to learn relevant knowledge from Roswaal before, and that's the purpose. In short, I need a helper."
"But I, but I might not be able to do it..." Otto's eyes were a little unconfident.
"Then I have to consider asking Russell to return the goods."
"...Ayanokouji-sama, I think I should try." An awkward smile appeared on Otto's face.
"Right." Ayanokouji had previously observed that Otto was learning internal affairs with Roswaal. Otto showed extraordinary talent and a very fast learning speed.
Maybe Otto himself didn't realize it, but the fact is that he is talented in related fields.
If he hadn't taken Otto from Russell at that time, he might have been used as a slave by Russell.
He is a piece of rough jade and should have greater value.
Ayanokouji immediately asked Rom to hand over most of the work to Otto. He didn't let Otto take over all the work immediately. After all, Otto is just a newcomer and needs time to adapt.
After handing over most of the work, the three of them also walked out of the room, and Rem walked quickly while holding a letter.
"Ayanokouji-sama, there's a letter from Russell-sama." Rem said.
"Yes." Ayanokouji took the letter, opened it and read it.
The content inside was Russell's invitation to go to the other party's house for dinner together.
Ayanokouji carefully observed the note on it. His handwriting seemed a little messy, as if it was written in a panic.
Maybe because he came to the royal capital safely.
Russell invited him this time, perhaps because he wanted to know the truth from him. Although there was almost no shortage in it, he must be a little worried that his purpose was revealed.
However, the more anxious the other party was, the less anxious Ayanokouji was. Maintaining an ambiguous state would definitely make Russell feel a little uncomfortable.
The more anxious you are, the easier it is to get into trouble.
"Just wait for my next reply and refuse." Ayanokouji said, "Let's change it to tomorrow night."
"Okay." Rem nodded, "Besides, Anastasia-sama just sent a messenger, and she has made an appointment with Ayanokouji-sama tomorrow afternoon to discuss matters related to magic crystals."
"I understand." Ayanokouji replied.
Before coming to the royal capital, he took the initiative to write a letter to Anastasia and asked if the other party's trading house had high-precision magic crystals.
The purpose of his search for this kind of thing was precisely to find a suitable hosting medium for Puck.
Previously, in order for Emilia to regain her sealed memories, Puck had to end his contract with Emilia. As a result, the crystal stone that served as the medium between the two was destroyed, and he could only temporarily stay in the crystal stone previously given by Frederica.
There are still many differences between such crystal stones and the original crystal stones, and without a contract with Emilia, Puck's magic power will be permanently lost every day. Although it was previously taken from Garfiel's body, his magic power was less, but this was only used as magic power insurance to prevent accidents. Usually, he still maintains an inactive state to reduce the loss of magic power.
Although Puck is a dangerous existence and is even the direct cause of his failure in the previous regression, for Ayanokouji, this is a very valuable combat force that cannot be wasted so easily and cannot be separated from him.
Although Anastasia's power in the royal capital is much lower than the Karsren family, and even lower than Priscilla, in fact, all her power is spread throughout Kararagi. If want to compare, Anastasia might even be in the scope of influence of Kararagi, which is above the Karsten family.
It can be said that among the two remaining candidates for the throne, only Anastasia can be a threat.
Anastasia's people have a large trading house with trade routes covering the whole world, so she might be able to find crystal stones that meet the requirements for him.
Ayanokouji didn't mention that he needed crystal stones, because this is very important information. Puck is one of his strengths to intimidate others in the palace. If others knew that Puck is now in a semi-inactive state. It's the same as showing weakness in front of everyone.
However, even though Anastasia and Ayanokouji are not from the same camp, the former is essentially a businessman and will not let go of any business opportunities. Helping Ayanokouji find crystal stones can gain benefits, and can get information from him.
If Anastasia herself is capable, she is the only one among the candidates for the throne who is slightly guarded by Ayanokouji.
But in Ayanokouji's heart, she is just a tool that can provide benefits.
If he can use her for himself, then his power will increase sharply, and his business ability and the strength of his subordinates cannot be underestimated.
But if he can't be used for himself, then as an obstacle, Anastasia must be eliminated.
The same goes for Priscilla. Although she doesn't pose a greater threat than Anastasia, her recent actions are not small.
The Lugnica Kingdom has always had minor disputes with other kingdoms, and Priscilla has used some means to solve problems in the empire, calming border conflicts, and under a series of reforms, the conditions in the border villages have improved.
Although the impact is not great at the moment, what Priscilla is doing now will soon reach a point that cannot be ignored.
However, compared to Anastasia, Priscilla's available value is too little.
The only person Ayanokouji is a little worried about is the maid named Al.
For some reason, he felt that Al seemed a little different from the people in this world. Whether it's words, deeds, or other aspects, they are a bit similar to residents of the real world.
Ayanokouji also made some guesses about whether there might be other time travelers in this world. If so, he needs to find out their identities as soon as possible.
If they also have special powers, it will be a little troublesome.
But anyway, the first thing to solve now is the internal affairs of the royal capital.
Ayanokouji quickly prepared a letter and asked Rem to send it to Russell's house, and asked Rem to also prepare something about dinner with Wilhelm tonight.
Time soon arrived at night, Ayanokouji was sitting in front of the mansion's restaurant door, and Wilhelm in a leather suit and tie also came here before
"Actually, Ayanokouji-sama personally greeted me... I'm flattered..." Wilhelm said.
"Although Wilhelm is nominally my subordinate, for me, you are my senior, and I still have many things that I need to ask for your advice." Ayanokouji said in a humble tone.
"I dare not take it for granted, Ayanokouji-sama, you are my benefactor!" Wilhelm immediately said seriously, "I'm old."
"Then let's sit down first, Wilhelm."
Ayanokouji knew that Wilhelm was a person who paid great attention to etiquette, and he could be perfect in this to enhance his image in Wilhelm's mind.
Ayanokouji needs Wilhelm to be loyal to him, not just because he gave him the opportunity to avenge the White Whale and the reason why Crusch was annexed by him, but because of his own desire, such loyalty can only be strong enough.
And in this way, he can also enhance the influence of his words on the other party.
Ayanokouji intended to use this recent conversation to bring Wilhelm into a relationship with Reinhard – it's the same as selling help to Reinhard, and he might be able to use this opportunity to bring Reinhard into the relationship.
The influence brought by the title of Sword Saint is a very important aspect, but Ayanokouji cares more about Reinhard's world-class combat power.
With Reinhard, it will be easier to face the Witch Cult.
However, this matter cannot be rushed. It needs to be done little by little, so his first choice is to get closer to Wilhelm.
The best way to get closer to someone is to discuss topics that interest them with them.
As for the topic that Wilhelm is most interested in, he hardly needs to think about it.
"Ayanokouji-sama, this time you shouldn't just invite me to dinner with me. If there's something, please Ayanokouji-sama and tell me directly. If I can do it, I will definitely do my best." Wilhelm said with a serious face.
"Sorry to make you worry too much, Wilhelm. I'm looking for you this time because I want to have a chat with you." Ayanokouji said
"Chat?" Wilhelm's eyebrows raised slightly.
"That's right." Ayanokouji said, lowering his head slightly at the same time.
He learned it from Emilia and Beatrice. Although he can't express it, he can express shy emotions by lowering his head slightly when speaking. And Ayanokouji just wanted to deliberately show such emotions in front of Wilhelm.
"I'm sorry to say this, but Wilhelm should know that I'm already with Lia." Ayanokouji said.
"Yes, this is truly a couple!" Wilhelm's expression, which was a little serious before, became relaxed in an instant
Ayanokouji's deliberate behavior just now made Wilhelm feel that the other party was actually an ordinary young man, and the distance between the two also became closer than the relationship between superiors and subordinates.
"This is my first love experience."
"Is this the first time?" A surprised expression appeared on Wilhelm's face, "Ayanokouji-sama, you are handsome, of status and talented, yet you have never been in love? There should be many suitors, right?"
Wilhelm didn't try to flatter. If he only looked at 'hardware facilities', Ayanokouji is undoubtedly a good boyfriend.
"Maybe I wasn't very sensitive in this area before." Ayanokouji shook his head, "I don't have much experience, so I want to ask for your advice from Wilhelm."
"What do you want to ask? As long as you ask, I will definitely tell you everything!"
"I want to hear Wilhelm and your wife's story and learn from it." Ayanokouji said, "I heard that Wilhelm and your wife were very affectionate in the past... .Sorry, I'm rude, if you feel offended, Wilhelm..."
"No, no, no." A smile appeared on Wilhelm's face, with a little light in his eyes, and countless memories came to his mind, "Although my wife is no longer here, but the matter happened in the past and all those memories are priceless treasures! Of course I'm willing to share them with you, Ayanokouji-sama!"