37. Why Should Women Make Things Difficult for Women
Nilu’s perspective.
An opulent palace without any territory or subjects is a bare-bones empire and cannot be called a true empire. It is far from the former glory of the Rodma Empire. If such a half-finished product were to be used to demonstrate one’s capabilities to Mr. Euclid, it would be quite shabby and incompetent.
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So, Nilu has always wanted to “rebuild” the Rodmar Empire, whether it be the towns and territories or the fairies in the palace who are loyal only to the king. Presenting such a perfect thing before Mr. Oujilide would clearly reveal the disparity between her and Kefir’s abilities, wouldn’t it?
Moreover, after he had once again helped to drive away those troublesome envoys from small nations, as disgusting as wild dogs, the subsequent series of remarks made Nilu even more certain: Mr. Oujilide harbored no hostility! Everything was merely because of Kefir!
Yet, before Mr. Oujilide left, he inquired about dangerous secrets, and she knew what he intended to do. But… what should she do?
In the next moment, the fairy Claudia’s preemptive reminder from the contract interrupted Nilu’s thoughts, making her realize: now was not the time to be constantly thinking about Oujilide. The best way to prove herself to him was to restore the Rodmar Empire to its former glory, and then… have everyone kneel in submission, watching her crown Mr. Oujilide.
【Master, this time it’s the envoys from the United Kingdom of Meri.】
The United Kingdom of Meri, a trading power on the western edge of the continent, was unlike those previous petty nations that acted like clowns; this was a place that needed to be controlled and offered to Mr. Oujilide.
【Let them in.】
Nilu immediately gave the order. She was merely in an ordinary lounge, not in the “forbidden zone” where she would be alone with Mr. Oujilide, so it was fine to let outsiders in.
As the order was given, Claudia simultaneously led a group of people through the door. The leader, a black-clad woman with long blue hair, was someone Nilu recognized; it was Lin Ke, the Grand Leader of the United Kingdom of Meri, whom she had seen at the summit of nations.
“Welcome, Miss Lin Ke!”
Nilu didn’t want to engage with these people, but thinking of the usefulness of having a Grand Leader, she could only force a smile that felt awkward and exchange some pleasantries.
“You and your members from the United Kingdom of Meri have made many purchases and investments in Rodmar City recently. Thank you for your support of the Rodmar Empire.”
So, was Lin Ke here to make unreasonable demands? Just as Nilu couldn’t help but think along those lines, Lin Ke’s response brought her an “unexpected delight”!
Lin Ke, somewhat impatient, took off her glasses, and the expression on her face was not one of greed for wealth, but rather a kind of “displeasure.” Then, she directly threw her sunglasses onto the table in front of Nilu, as if to assert her strong attitude.
“Since you know, that makes things easier! We from the United Kingdom of Meri have come here, but we’ve been paying high prices for various transactions. Yet, you don’t support us, and recently our investments have been continuously disrupted and destroyed by people from the Great Ying Empire and the Rosia Empire. Several of the people I brought are still suffering from electric shocks and various incontinence!”
As she spoke, Lin Ke slammed her gloved hand on the table, relying on her “wealth and usefulness,” leaning aggressively toward Nilu, who was sitting beside the table.
“Rodmar Empire, Miss Nilu, how about… you give me a solution?”
“…”
This was Nilu’s “unexpected delight.” It seemed that this Grand Leader of the United Kingdom of Meri was also someone who couldn’t be bullied, and she naturally wouldn’t remember Mr. Oujilide; she would only think of the “Great Ying Empire” and the “Rosia Empire” as the ones causing trouble for them. As for Rosia, that was one thing, but when it came to the Great Ying Empire, Lin Ke’s primary target was definitely… Kefir.
Opportunity has come, please don’t blame yourself, Mr. Oujilide.
“Miss Nilu? If you remain silent, what will the court…”
Just as she was about to urge something further, a spark of fire leaped from Nilu’s eyes, instantly leaving Lin Ke dumbfounded! Nilu had no intention of “ordering” Lin Ke to do anything, as that would only allow Mr. Oujilide to foresee it using his powers. So this time, Nilu planned to take a different approach.
Then, at the moment Lin Ke seemed to regain her senses, Nilu smiled in response.
“Miss Lin Ke, as for the matters of other empires, even if they occur within our city, I cannot involve myself.”
“Then our United Kingdom of Meri will no longer send a single penny your way…”
“However, conversely, I do know that members of the Great Ying Empire may be heading to a certain place next.”
In the next moment, Lin Ke’s eyes lit up. Nilu naturally knew what she intended: this Grand Leader of the United Kingdom of Meri claimed to be conducting an “acquisition,” but her methods were no different from threats and deception. This time, as long as she informed her where Kefir would be going next, Lin Ke would surely continue her usual tactics to “get back at them.”
And at that time… if a little accident were to happen, it would be quite normal~
“If you wish to continue negotiations, we will not obstruct you and will act as if we are completely unaware and unrelated.”
“That can be arranged!”
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I hope this translation captures the essence and atmosphere of the original text!
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Lin Ke slammed the table, filled with pride and excitement!
“Don’t mind what we in the Merli United Kingdom do, that’s what I mean! Miss Nilu, I didn’t expect you to understand quite well! I even thought about pulling you in as an all-weather, comprehensive partner! Speaking of which, I’ve never seen any Euclid, in fact, the king of Rodma is you, isn’t it…”
Flames flickered, and in a moment of daze, Nilu made Lin Ke forget the audacious thoughts swirling in her mind.
Because no one could question Mr. Euclid’s identity.
“Thank you, but I need to consult my master’s opinion on this. I will inform you of the action time of the Great Ying Empire later. Please take care, Miss Lin Ke.”
Then, as Lin Ke regained her senses, Nilu smiled and sent the still somewhat “dazed” Lin Ke out.
After closing the door, the room returned to silence, leaving only Claudia staring at Nilu with admiration.
“Master~ You just…”
“I merely found an opportunity. To avoid making Mr. Euclid too disgusted with me, I have to use some ‘covert’ methods to remove the stumbling blocks that entangle him.”
With that, Nilu turned her head.
“Claudia, you know what to do next, right?”
“Of course I do!”
The purple fairy immediately knelt down in excitement, “Your command and the humiliation I suffered at that woman’s hands, this time… I will ‘settle’ it completely with her!”
“Very good, but more importantly, if you have any malicious thoughts towards Mr. Euclid again…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Nilu left the room.
Leaving Claudia kneeling on the ground, trembling and nodding vigorously.
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