I entered the game in advance and found that I was invincible

Things are much better than they were back then.

In the past, he had no chance to wipe out all the corruption in the country and have a fresh start.

72 The invasion of the demon king and multiple sects made the situation too chaotic.

This time, though, the first button has already been sewn, so the rest of his plans will fall into place.

Long Xiangtian continued to discuss with the ministers how to manage the kingdom with a satisfied expression.

Located on the square in the center of Heidelberg, Cui Min Ho sat by the fountain, looking very preoccupied.

Oh shit
It has been several months since he appeared here in Ace Continent, but he still hasn't found a place to settle down.

Just to make ends meet, he hired a third-level mercenary in Liberty City Media, and at the same time returned to Liberty City to unload the ship.

Every time something went wrong, I was unfairly fired.

For Cui Min Ho, his current situation is unbearable.He was born into a wealthy family and has always lived a life of luxury.

When other classmates wanted to work part-time, he drove expensive cars to pick up girls, and went to nightclubs for entertainment at night.When others were worrying about finding a job and what to do in the future, he drank expensive whiskey in the company of beautiful women.

Recalling his dissolute life, Cui Min Ho couldn't help gnashing his teeth with anger.

I must earn it back.

The game-like world of doing quests and killing monsters is getting boring.Why did he, who had such a bright future, have to accept such a test.

While Cui Min Ho was talking to himself, a pair of young ladies passed by him.

Have you heard the rumors?This time our new king is a dashing foreigner.

Oh yeah, I wish I could at least meet him once.

Mmm girls.
He stood up and chattered.

He had to find another job again.Heidelberg is the capital, so there are always some opportunities for employment.

Heard they are investing in massive construction projects.

After the war, there was a small increase in wages paid to workers.This is because many people were killed or injured during the war.

Of course, for a person like him, this is not enough for him to settle down, but at least it can keep him from starving.

In this world, all he is cursed to be is a bum.

Is it written on the hill between the craftsman's district and the merchant's district?
Cui Min Ho tried to recall the announcement he saw on the bulletin board in the square, and he started walking.

When he is about to reach his destination.

Huh?
An unexpected encounter happened.

A young man with a face he knew was talking to a white-haired old man in a robe.

he is.

Chun Woo Hyuk.Yep, that's definitely his name.He remembered him because they both attended the same high school.He once had a crush on a girl, but in the end she fell in love with that boy.He ended up spending a lot of money to get her away from him, but it still left a sour taste in his mouth.

Judging from his shabby appearance, he must also be looking for work.

I'll try talking to him first.

If he ended up with anything of value on him, he would drive him to a secluded place and rob him with a dagger.

Law of the Jungle.

It is because of his understanding of this that he is able to survive in this world, against all odds.

Friends make people distracted.

Even if there is hardly any contact before, in such a strange country, it is normal for others to trust someone you have known in the past.

He's used this trick on at least five or six people so far.

Cui Minghao showed the biggest smile and went to say hello to him.

Hey, aren't you Long Xiangtian?long time no see.Do you remember those days in high school?
".Are you Cui Minghao?

Yes, how are you recently?Everytime I run into someone I know here, I start crying.

As Cui Minhao continued to talk casually with Long Xiangtian, the expression of the gray-haired old man standing next to him continued to deteriorate.

How dare the peasant talk to the king like that!
To approach members of the royal family in this way is simply an insult to members of the royal family, and it is not uncommon for him to be hanged on such charges.

Although they are currently keeping a low profile in order to conduct research among the locals, they are still unforgivable.

Shall we talk in private?
That's a good idea.People in this area are not very friendly to foreigners like us.

As the plan went smoothly, Choi Min Ho became more and more excited, and continued to talk endlessly.

Now it's just a matter of leading him into a deserted alley.

Since he showed me his back without any qualms, it seemed like an easy target.

How did you come to Heidelberg?
I'm here to settle down.I believe you also know that the situation in the Rhine Kingdom is quite chaotic.I didn't even manage to join a clan, but since there was a war starting, I was rather worried for my safety.

Choi Min Ho was originally a member of the Hwarang family. However, he was caught defrauding his own clansmen, so he chose to take off the unity ring on his own initiative.

Later, he came to Heidelberg, because the Huayang family hardly had any sense of presence here.

Naturally, he did not mention this matter to Long Xiangtian.

What kind of talents do you have?
talent?Apart from picking up girls, I guess he has nothing to do.But don't worry about me, I've been moving around the mainland, doing odd jobs just to make a living.

In order to further reduce Long Xiangtian's vigilance, Cui Minhao then disclosed his experience.

For the first time, he fought against a new species that he had never seen before in the free city of Media.When he was working as a mercenary for the Baron in Erutonia Province, hunting monsters in the mountains.The story of getting drunk in a tavern and taking the girl back to the hotel..

It's difficult here because the situation here is very different from my previous life.

Indeed.We didn't want anything back then.But in this world, if you are a high-ranking nobleman, you can still do whatever you want.In that case, I might still be able to live a decent life.

The only good thing about this continent so far is that all the women seem to be so pretty.

If he ever returns to Earth, it would be nice to be able to kidnap one or two of them and bring them back.

These days, though, earning enough coins to afford him food, clothes, and a house is more pressing than flirting with women.

Not long after, they came to a relatively hidden place, and Cui Min Ho quietly picked up the dagger hidden in his waist.

Then he rushed forward, trying to stab Long Xiangtian in the ribs who was walking in front.

noob!
Suddenly, the scabbard of a sword was thrown from behind and hit Choi Min Ho on the head.

Ugh.
When Choi Min Ho fell to the ground, moaning in pain, Long Xiangtian spoke.

Refina, take care of him.

yes, my lord.

As his imperial bodyguard, Refina will always protect Long Xiangtian.She just kept her distance, out of sight.

As soon as his hands and feet were bound, Cui Minhao looked up at Long Xiangtian with a shocked expression.

You, you... are you the one who was crowned king recently?

Yes.

Long Xiangtian replied with a cold expression.

In the past 40 years, he has encountered too many similar situations, so he guessed his intention from the beginning.

He remembered that his first love was lost to Choi Minho, but he didn't feel bad about it.

That man has no value in this world.

Drag him out and hang him.

yes, my lord.

Refina nodded, and she picked up Choi Minho like a bag of potatoes.

No, please let me go!

Cui Minhao begged fervently, but it was too late.

His crime of wanting to hurt the prince is too great to ignore.

Long Xiangtian simply walked towards the academy, leaving Cui Minhao in Lefina's capable hands.With Long Xiangtian as queen, many changes have taken place in the Rhine Kingdom.

The expansion of maritime trade, as well as investment in new overland trade routes, boosted the economy.Not to mention the development of new educational institutions, attracting people from all over and bringing them to the capital.

The kingdom's army has been reshuffled, and the absurd practices of the past have been eliminated.They expanded their standing armies and appointed new commanders to lead them.

Once he was satisfied with the developments in the country, he appointed Joanna as regent and entrusted her with all administrative duties.

His goal now is to clear the Temple of Medusa in the Kingdom of Izuna.Because it was likely to turn into a long-distance trip, Long Xiangtian visited Li Zaicheng before departure.

Will you be there for a long time?

Will do.

He had already taken the title of Count Ludwig and was in charge of the province of Erutonia.He doesn't have that much energy to get involved in the politics of the capital, but has his own army to lead.

how can i help
When I am not around, I must take good care of everyone.

Although he is not the kind of cunning politician, he is a reliable person with good moral character and can always be relied on.

For this reason, he entrusted him with the most important area, that is, the area including the free city of Mediah.As the deputy patriarch of their family, he also has his responsibilities, so he still has to keep an eye on members such as Liu Kaiying and Song Anna.

Of course, this will be no problem.

Have you found the whereabouts of Ana Si?
All the clues point to her escaping from the media by boat to other countries.

Count Ludwig's daughter.She disappeared from their mansion, once word got out that the war was against them.

But there is no doubt that she was able to get out with some foreign help.While carefully inspecting the furniture in the manor, Long Xiangtian recalled the past.

It is said that she had contact with demons.

In the past she was responsible for the downfall of Count Ludwig.

Blinded by the prospect of power when Melfis refused to help her in the first place, she made a deal with the demon Amanda.In the end, the Rhine Kingdom fell into the struggle between these two demons.

The loss would have been worse if Isaac hadn't shown up with a colorful ring.

We should get rid of her in case she starts causing trouble again.

If Anas managed to attract some new demons this time, it could become quite a hindrance.

In the battle for the Hall of Eden, he managed to cause great damage to the Demon Lord Volak, but his true body is still very much alive.

There is no doubt that once he regains his full strength, he will return someday for revenge, so the last thing he needs is to face another Boss too.

If possible, he would naturally want to sign treaties with all 72 demon kings, but of course this is impossible.

Send me a message as soon as you find out about Anais.

Yes, boss.

What about the nobles here in the Erutonian castle?
They gave me some odd looks, but never any hostility, and some even brought presents from their heirs. "

In addition to Li Zaicheng, Long Xiangtian also sent Zheng Shangxun and Aris to Isilon and Floren respectively.This was after the rebellion, to ensure the submission of other nobles.

In addition to the territory controlled by the royal family, there is also the territory under the command of Marquis Nelson, who directly controls about half of the Rhine Kingdom.

However, unlike Aris, Li Zaicheng and Zheng Shangxun had no experience in dealing with these nobles, so Long Xiangtian had to patiently explain everything to them.

Let me guess, the children sent to you by these nobles are all young women, right?

Ah, I think it's true.

They want to strengthen their relationship with you and send their daughters here so that you might have a good impression of them.

Count Ludwig's territory is quite large, so he has great influence in the province of Erutonia.Now that there is a new earl occupying this position, other nobles naturally want to stand by his side.

What better way than for him to marry their daughter.

Oh. I didn't know they came with that in mind.

In order to be better accepted by the local nobles, you must choose a wife from their family.

For Lee Jae-sung, who currently has no influence locally, this is the best choice.First of all, political marriage is not something that nobility can avoid.

However, women on this continent are generally pretty, so he doesn't seem to have too much of an idea.

Wife haha, there is such a woman that makes my eyes shine, but I think I should think about it carefully.

What family is she from?
The Tanis family, her name is Sally.Not bad game.They have many excellent members, and they have a good influence even in the capital.

The reason why I have been so successful is thanks to you.First he became an earl, and now he can marry a beautiful lady. "

Li Zaicheng couldn't help being grateful for all the good things that happened to him.

He had been living an ordinary white-collar life before.After retirement, he always wanted to start a fried chicken business.Fortunately, he met Long Xiangtian here and got such an incredible opportunity.

In Li Zaicheng's eyes, Long Xiangtian is his greatest benefactor.

Just take it as a small reward for everything you've done so far, you deserve it.

Long Xiangtian put his hand on his shoulder and said.

These are not some empty words, but the true feelings in his heart.

This peace won't last forever as long as the province is run well and the swordsmanship continues to be practiced.

With his wealth and his status as an earl, he should be able to find a decent instructor.After explaining to Li Zaicheng the different styles of swordsmanship in the Ace Continent, Long Xiangtian turned to another topic.

Pay attention to the Keen Merchant Group, there is a big force behind them.

Are they the same as Freemasons?A secret organization operating around the world.

More or less, they have been doing as the Romans do since ancient times.

The Golden Rose Association is essentially a top-level network organization.

A master at his peak, a secret organization established to increase his influence.

According to what he learned from informants in the past, they have been focusing on studying metaphysics.

If they are so dangerous, we need to notify other group members.

No, it is not necessary.

This is pretty sensitive information, so the fewer people who know about it, the better.

When he visited Zheng Shangxun in Isilon, he didn't mention this matter.Among the group, he only shared with Refina, Aris and Li Zaicheng.

After walking for so long, leaving the throne empty, will something happen?Even Joanna was worried about what other nobles would think...

Most of those corrupt nobles have already been dealt with, so we don't have to worry about internal problems for now.Joanna is also a smart woman and should be fine.

Erin was by Joanna's side.She can also check her food for poison at every meal, making it less likely to be assassinated.

If there is a rebellion in other provinces one day, there will always be Aris by his side who can take the lead and quickly kill it.

Now everyone is scattered in various parts of the kingdom, and it is difficult to meet each other again.

At least for now.Everyone will be busy with their tasks, so that's not a bad thing.

If there is a crisis affecting the entire kingdom, the team will still be called.

After being comforted by Long Xiangtian, Li Zaicheng also nodded.

While no one wants such a thing to happen, there is no doubt that, as you just said, war will soon be on our doorstep again.

Li Zaicheng has followed Long Xiangtian for a long time, and he has a certain understanding of this nebula world.

A world full of endless trials.Unlike on Earth, the system here does not allow complacency and encourages conflict and death.

Long Xiangtian's goal is to end this vicious circle.

Even a dog can learn to recite poetry after studying at the village school.Li Zaicheng, who has been by Long Xiangtian's side all the time, knows his ultimate goal very well.

While the two were discussing seriously, an old butler ran into the study.

Coe, Earl! , there is urgent news!
What happened?

Monsters have invaded your land and caused a lot of trouble.

Despite the success of the punitive expedition to the Cocas Mountains, monsters continue to invade the kingdom.

There is no doubt that monsters are involved in all this.

lead the way.

Yes, sir.

Long Xiangtian came here with another identity, so he asked others to call him Commander instead of His Majesty.

The former manor of Count Ludwig has become a mess due to the invasion of monsters.

The barn had collapsed because of an ogre wielding a club, and the livestock inside had been slaughtered by the goblins.

Their tribe numbers around 3000.

Considering the success of the punitive expedition, this is a considerable number.

We may need to investigate the source of this.

The Cocas Mountains are not the only mountains in the Rhine Kingdom.And the same goes for the Irene Mountains and the Sierra Mountains.However Colcas is the one that gets the most attention as it is the only mountain range that borders other countries.