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Lacey sat down and then lifted the hood attached to her cloak.

Immediately, Richard saw her appearance.

She indeed had pointed ears, which were different from Mia’s and Dorothy’s.

Dorothy’s fox ears were more pointed than Mia’s, and Lacey’s ears were also quite pointed, giving her a distinct and attractive appearance.

Richard asked, “Are you a half-elf?”

Lacey nodded, quite calmly. “Yes, Lord Richard.”

Perhaps after their previous interaction, Richard had left a good impression on Lacey.

Or perhaps her intuition was sharp, sensing that Richard was different from other humans, or it could be due to the presence of Mia and Dorothy, which made her feel it was acceptable to reveal herself this time.

She only removed the hood from her silver cloak because it was considered polite in formal meetings. If she had been cautious, she would not have been so considerate.

Of course, this might also be related to her considerable magical power. Most half-elves would not dare to venture so deeply into human territories.

Richard was quite curious about Lacey.

For instance, why did she come into the human realm, and where had she been for the past few months?

However, some things were clearly not appropriate to ask directly. What intrigued him now was her purpose for coming.

After Lacey answered Richard’s question, she took the initiative to explain her reason for visiting.

“The compressed biscuits you gave me last time were amazing and very effective. This time, I came specifically to purchase more compressed biscuits. However, I might need quite a large quantity this time.”

Lacey said.

Richard didn’t expect that she came specifically for the compressed biscuits. After pondering for a moment, he asked, “How many are you planning to buy?”

Lacey replied, “If you have enough, I plan to buy ten thousand boxes.”

Ten thousand boxes!

Richard’s compressed biscuits were of a slightly better quality; not only were they whole grain, but they also contained milk powder and sesame, making them quite nutritious.

Moreover, they came in several flavors.

On the online store, a box of these compressed biscuits weighed exactly one pound, divided into ten small packages, and was priced at 25 coins per box.

Richard sold them to Lacey at one silver coin per box, which only earned him four times the profit, so it wasn’t considered expensive.

Richard didn’t expect Lacey to order so many compressed biscuits at once.

He didn’t have that many prepared.

After all, he could get them in three days from the online store, so there was no need to stockpile so many.

A box of compressed biscuits could last for twelve meals if consumed sparingly, and it could easily last two to three days, or even ten days under extreme conditions.

Additionally, the shelf life of compressed biscuits was quite long, up to three or four years.

Ten thousand boxes… Lacey certainly wasn’t buying them all just for herself.

Most likely, she was buying them for her people.

Richard was curious whether her people were half-elves or elves. He pondered and asked, “Are you planning to buy these for your people?”

Lacey nodded and did not elaborate further.

Seeing this, Richard also didn’t press further. He said, “I do have ten thousand boxes, but it will take a few days.”

Upon hearing this, Lacey’s expression relaxed. “Really? That’s great! I’ll just wait a few days then.”

At this point, she showed a slightly troubled expression and said, “However, Your Excellency, I don’t have that many gold coins. I only have about fifty gold coins. Can I use this to cover the remaining amount?”

Richard looked at what Lacey had brought, which resembled a scroll.

It was made of parchment.

Richard took it.

As a mage, he immediately sensed the scroll’s significance.

It felt like it contained a powerful magic.

Richard was about to open it when Lacey quickly said, “Lord Richard, please don’t open it. Opening it would trigger the magic inside.”

Richard remembered some games he played and said, “Is this a magic scroll?”

Lacey nodded. “Yes, Lord Richard. This scroll, when opened, can completely freeze a large area. It has great power, so please use it carefully to avoid accidental harm!”

Richard examined the scroll closely.

Magic was considered a high-end power in this world, and the number of mages were quite low. Even with the uprisings in the northeast, there were no reports of another mage appearing in this region.

Lacey was the second mage Richard had encountered. And this magic scroll was one of the few magical items he had seen.

Richard held the magic scroll and felt the magic inside. From his perception, the magic within this scroll seemed quite powerful.

Lacey said, “Lord Richard, this magic scroll can be used twice. After the first use, you can infuse more magic into it. The more magic you infuse, the greater the power released in one go. However, it must be the same type of magic.”

Richard understood.

This magic scroll essentially functioned as a magic storage device.

Compared to casting magic directly, the advantage of this scroll was that it allowed multiple infusions until the scroll reached its limit, thus increasing the power released all at once.

Additionally, the user of the magic scroll did not need to know magic.

He could give the scroll to his subordinates, such as Mia and others, for use.

After a moment of contemplation, Richard agreed to Lacey’s offer. “Alright, I will trade with you.”

Given that the fifty-odd gold coins Lacey had were enough for Richard to cover the cost of the compressed biscuits and earn more than double the profit, exchanging them for a magic scroll seemed worthwhile.

Lacey, hearing Richard’s agreement, sounded noticeably pleased. “Thank you, Lord Richard.”

Richard responded, “You’re welcome. Do you have any more magic scrolls like this? If so, I’d be interested in buying some.”

Lacey shook her head and said, “No, this is the only one I have. It was given to me, and I don’t know how to make them.”

Richard put away the magic scroll. He then said, “You can stay in my castle for the next few days. I’ll have them arrange a room for you.”

Lacey replied, “Thank you so much, Lord Richard!”

Thus, the half-elf girl stayed temporarily in Richard’s castle.

The fox maids arranged a guest room for her.

Richard planned to become more familiar with her before discussing magic-related matters.

After all, they weren’t very familiar yet, so many things were inconvenient to ask.

After a day of handling matters, Richard was feeling a bit tired. With Mia’s assistance, he finished his bath and returned to his bedroom for a good sleep.

“Lord, Count Zane requests an audience!”

The next morning, Richard received a report from his subordinate.

Count Zane had come again.

However, this was not surprising to Richard.

Count Zane represented the king in guarding the northeastern region. Now that Stone Fort City had fallen under his watch and the northeastern region was on the brink of falling as well, it was expected that he would come seeking assistance.

The northeastern region wasn’t large, with a relatively small population and not many troops stationed, only a little over ten thousand, and they were scattered across different cities.

In times of war, if the recruitment was swift, it was possible to mobilize an additional ten to twenty thousand or more soldiers from the nobility.

However, the uprising came too suddenly, catching everyone off guard.

With two major cities falling in succession and a large number of nobles being killed, the entire northeastern region had no intact army capable of resisting the uprising forces.

In this situation, Richard’s Florencia City and the troops he had were the only forces that could be said to be capable of fighting the uprising.

So, Richard knew without guessing what Count Zane’s purpose was.

“Take him to the reception room!”

Richard chose another reception room specifically for discussions to meet with Count Zane.

When Richard arrived, Count Zane, accompanied by Sir John, was admiring the decorations of the reception room.

Richard’s reception room was decorated in a light luxury style.

From a modern perspective, it appeared quite opulent.

In Count Zane’s eyes, it was truly stunning!

Count Zane and Sir John were both astonished by the beauty of the room.

Especially the crystal chandelier in the center of the room. Although it wasn’t as large as the one in the castle’s main hall, it was still quite beautiful!

“Count, such a chandelier must cost more than a thousand gold coins!”

Sir John, looking at the incredibly beautiful crystal chandelier, suddenly felt a sense of “poverty limiting imagination.”

In Sir John’s mind, Richard’s status was far beyond that of a mere baron.

When Count Zane had been shown around Florencia City by the nobles, some had even speculated whether Richard was a prince from the Eastern kingdom, given the abundance of precious and extraordinary items.

Seeing him enter, Count Zane finally diverted his gaze from the room and looked at Richard with a smile. “Young friend, you truly are a hero in your youth. This city dazzles me. After living for decades, I’ve never felt so ignorant!”

Sir John noticed Count Zane’s address to Richard.

The fact that a man of Count Zane’s age and rank referred to Richard as “young friend” indicated that he had completely set aside his noble airs and regarded Richard with great respect.

Richard looked at Count Zane’s injury and asked, “How is the count’s injury?”

Count Zane replied, “Your doctor’s skills are exceptional. My injury should be fine.”

Richard said, “That’s good to hear.”

As they spoke, Richard took a seat opposite Count Zane.

After the pleasantries, Richard didn’t ask about Count Zane’s purpose since the count would surely bring it up himself.

Sure enough, seeing Richard remain silent, Count Zane couldn’t hold back any longer and said, “What do you think of the situation in the northeastern region?”

Richard replied, “The uprising forces in the northeast have probably surpassed one hundred thousand by now. The fall of the northeastern region is inevitable!”

This was something even the least perceptive could see.

With a count so severely injured and fleeing, the northeastern region was essentially lost.

Count Zane sighed and said, “Yes, the northeastern region is not large and is relatively barren. However, losing it makes me feel like I have let down the king.”

Richard didn’t respond.

After his sigh, Count Zane said, “Young friend, you have eliminated several thousand uprising troops today. Once the uprising forces take the remaining cities in the northeast, they will likely set their sights on your city. Do you have any plans to deal with them?”

Richard said calmly, “If the uprising forces come, we’ll drive them back.”

Count Zane said, “Your military strength is formidable, and with the assistance of the demi-humans, small groups of uprising troops are not a problem. But if the uprising forces come out in full force and attack your city with all their might, you might find it hard to resist.”

Richard looked at Count Zane and said, “If the count has something to say, just say it directly. There’s no need for pretense.”

Count Zane was momentarily taken aback.

He didn’t expect Richard to be so straightforward.

【Ha ha, this old man got straight-talked by Iron Man!】

【Before Iron Man, all pretense is useless!】

【Anchor, this old man definitely wants you to help him defeat the uprising forces. You can probably extort him.】

【Yes, yes, anyway, the anchor will eventually fight the uprising forces. It’s a good chance to extort him.】

【….】

During this meeting, Richard was also live-streaming.

In the live chat, many viewers had already guessed Count Zane’s intentions and began offering advice.

In the reception room, Count Zane was, of course, unaware that he was being mocked by millions of netizens.

With a faint smile, Count Zane said, “I, along with other nobles in the city, am willing to fund the recruitment of troops. The army we recruit can be commanded by you, and the credit for defeating the uprising forces will also go to you, as long as you are willing to help me reclaim the northeastern region.”

Seeing that Richard was about to speak, Count Zane quickly added, “Please let me finish. The northeastern region is a crucial defense against the Beast Kingdom and must not be lost. If you can truly reclaim the northeastern region, I will do my utmost to praise you before the king, ensuring that you become a count at the very least!”

After saying this, Count Zane looked at Richard with bright eyes.

Promotion to a higher rank was the ultimate goal for many.

For example, General Rigg in the uprising forces, leading thousands of rebels north to attack the northeastern region, had his ultimate goal of negotiating with the king and becoming a new noble.

If he could become a count, General Rigg would likely be overjoyed.

As for becoming a marquis, General Rigg could only dream of it; it was not a realistic expectation.

Thus, Count Zane felt that Richard would likely be tempted by his offer.

【Alright, the count’s offer is quite good!】

【What? Am I going to become a countess?】

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【666, now that’s the aura of a countess.】

【We don’t understand the world of the rich~】

【……】

【To be honest, the conditions are good, but don’t agree right away, show a bit of restraint first.】

【What are you doing? Is it really okay to let the anchor fight against tens of thousands, even a hundred thousand uprising troops?】

【Yeah, what if the anchor gets defeated? Won’t you feel guilty?】

【People die and birds fly to the sky, what’s to be afraid of?】

【What if there are no birds?】

In the live chat, Count Zane’s promise had stirred up unprecedented activity among the viewers.

In the reception room, Count Zane was naturally unaware of the lively discussion in Richard’s stream.

He quickly realized that Richard’s reaction was different from what he had imagined.

Richard was too calm.

He wasn’t excited at all, not even blinking.

Under Count Zane’s eager gaze, Richard finally spoke: “Count… how large is the territory?”

Count Zane sighed with relief when he heard Richard speak.

He wasn’t afraid of Richard speaking, just afraid that he wouldn’t be interested at all.

After all, even though Richard had bought a barony, if he was unwilling, according to the kingdom’s laws, they could only forcibly recruit up to a thousand people from him— which wouldn’t be very useful and would completely offend Richard.

Having seen the exceptional nature of Richard’s city and the various magical things he had displayed, Count Zane was unwilling to offend him.

So, upon hearing his question, Count Zane quickly replied: “The northeastern region has a lot of wasteland, so the area of the territory is a bit larger. A count’s territory is roughly equivalent to a county, and my territory covers nearly ten thousand square kilometers.”

【That’s quite a sizable area!】

【Yeah, although the anchor has bought two baronies, the current territory is only about two or three hundred square kilometers, which is indeed a bit small.】

【We can get started. Anchor, if you’re short on money, we’ll donate!】

【Let’s go for it!】

【First develop a count’s territory, and then take down the king directly!】

【…】

In the live chat, many viewers began to show courage again.

In the reception room, Richard pondered for a moment and said, “It’s too small.”

Count Zane was taken aback: “Too small?”

Richard said, “Nearly ten thousand square kilometers is just about a hundred kilometers in length and width. It’s too small. The uprising forces are too numerous. With my current forces, it’s not even enough to fill the gaps. While it might be manageable to defend the city, attacking the uprising forces and reclaiming the northeastern region is too risky. This territory isn’t worth the risk!”

【Damn, streamer, don’t be hesitant!】

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As soon as Richard finished speaking, Count Zane had no immediate reaction, but the live chat exploded with concerns that he might back out.

Hearing Richard’s words, Count Zane pondered for a moment and asked, “So what is the young friend’s suggestion?”

Richard replied calmly, “The title of count is not important. However, if the territory could cover half of the northeastern region, I might consider it.”

Upon hearing Richard’s words, Count Zane’s eyes widened in shock.

Sir John, beside him, also looked astonished.

Clearly, they hadn’t expected Richard’s demand to be—so substantial!

Half of the northeastern region!

Although the northeastern region wasn’t very large, it still covered nearly a hundred thousand square kilometers.

Richard was asking for half of that right away!

【Anchor, you’re too ruthless!】

【Look, you’ve scared both old men!】

【666, I knew the streamer’s refusal wouldn’t be so simple!】

【Today I’ve seen what true ruthlessness looks like!】

【Impressive!】

【Let’s take off!】

【…】