Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

After that small episode on the dock, the Goode Family's convoy began to move.

The goal was the Glory Sand Castle, the residence of the Goode family.

In the carriage, Princess Tina sat opposite Kang De.

Kang De said indifferently, "I'm sorry."

Tina looked at him steadily for a moment and sighed. "This is really…"

Kang De said, "I didn't want such a thing to happen. I was rash. You have to cooperate with the Goode family. I took your ship and fought with them, causing you both to be very embarrassed. It's really not good. I'll stay in seclusion for the next few days until I set sail again."

When the princess heard this, she was first stunned, then raised her eyebrows.

"What do you mean?"

She did look angry, and her small face was even red. This seemed to be the first time Kang De had seen her unhappy. "Do you think I'm angry with you? Do you think I think you're dragging us down? Please don't underestimate the Goethe people, Mr. Kang De. It's true that the Goode family is very important to Goethe, but you're also a very important friend and benefactor of Goethe. How can we sit back and watch our friends be treated unfairly?"

Alright, she even called him Mr. Kang De.

Kang De looked at the angry princess whose face was red from excitement and was a little touched.

"I don't mean that."

He said, "Moreover, calm down and think about it. I seem to have been a little impulsive."

No matter how humble Hong San was or how much he was mocked, it was actually none of his business.

Cathay was also the Cathay of the other world and had nothing to do with China.

Just as he had said to Hong San earlier, he was only venting his anger.

After transmigrating to the other world, he made up his mind to go out to sea and come to the continent. He had expectations and a vision and wanted to start a new life. Then, he saw the Easterners who had the same skin color and language as him being despised.

That was all.

Across from him, Tina sighed.

"Kang De, the reason why I sigh is not because of your previous performance, but…"

She said helplessly, "You might not believe me, but I think Uncle Samuel arranged for that Cathayan to serve you out of goodwill… but you feel angry and humiliated, right?"

Kang De raised his eyebrows.

"Out of goodwill?"

He asked directly, "Then let me ask you. If that Viscount welcomes you today and sends a Goethe person to serve you and kneel humbly like a dog wagging its tail and sticking out its tongue, will you be happy?"

The princess frowned as if organizing her words.

She said softly, "Of course, I'll be very angry. This is undoubtedly a humiliation to Goethe."

Kang De glared at her, waiting for her to continue.

The princess hesitated for a moment before saying softly, "That's because the Goethe people don't have such a custom. If this servant of Goethe bows to me and offers me wine and songs, I'll be very happy, because this is the custom of Goethe. As a noble, when I see the etiquette of my country in other countries, I'll be grateful to the local master for his hospitality."

The girl glanced at Kang De.

In the end, she slowly said, "But the etiquette and customs of Cathay…"

Kang De's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly clenched his fists.

There was no need for Tina to continue.

He understood what the other party meant.

What if kneeling and kowtowing were the so-called etiquettes from Cathay?

If the person who came here with Tina was not Kang De from Earth, but a descendant of the Cathay Empire who was used to being high and mighty and different from his master, what would he think when he saw a black-haired, yellow-skinned servant in a foreign country who knew how to tactfully bow and greet others with a smile?

—This Viscount of Glory Sand, Samuel, is really a wonderful person.

He would definitely think so.

When Tina pointed out this scenario, Kang De reacted.

He felt so vexed that he wanted to vomit.

It was very uncomfortable.

For some reason… he felt very uncomfortable.

He was very angry.

However, he was helpless and did not know who to lose his temper at.

Just like when he was on Earth, he had seen foreign news. Some white guy who could not survive in his own country had actually been well received by women throwing themselves at him one after another when he arrived in China. When Kang De saw this news, he was even a little confused. He could not figure out which was more b*stardly.

After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "In other words… Cathay is like this?"

"No…"

Tina looked at Kang De, worried and curious.

She had already determined that Kang De was a member of that "powerful civilization", but she did not know what connection he had with Cathay. As she guessed in her mind, she replied.

"At least a few hundred years ago, when Cathay was still connected to Goethe, according to the books and historical records of that era, although the Easterners at that time were strict in class, it… was not like this."

She said softly, "But later on, the connection between the two sides was cut off, and then the elves… Until recently, my father wanted to restart the route and ordered to collect information. Information about Cathay could only be sent here and there."

"We've tried our best to collect information, but we can only barely know that war seems to have broken out over there. The original dynasty has been invaded and it's very difficult to resist. A large portion of the country has fallen, and the rule of the new regime is too violent, so many Cathayans have begun to escape. Some have crossed the sea with difficulty and come here…"

"I don't know much about the other information. Father is unwilling to let me come into contact with these."

Seeing that Kang De was in deep thought, Tina said, "Why don't we ask Hong San?"

Kang De sneered, "Ask him? Forget it."

Not to mention whether Hong San would answer honestly, all the questions he asked would probably appear on Viscount Samuel's desk as soon as possible… He had reservations about trusting Tina and the knight, but he was 100% wary of these people from the Empire.

Moreover, that had happened previously.

Tina nodded. "That's true. Actually, there's no hurry. As the capital of the Empire, there are many Cathayans gathered in the capital. Some people have even obtained extraordinary status. Kang De will deal with them. Moreover, when you reach Goethe, I'll introduce you to Father. He might tell you information about Cathay."

Kang De sorted out his complicated emotions and nodded. "Alright."

In the end, Cathay was not his country. He actually did not have any feelings for it.

He continued, "However, according to you, the Viscount doesn't have any ill intentions and is quite kind. My actions today have indeed embarrassed him. We have to think of a way to compensate him."

Tina shook her head and said, "There's no need. In the end, it's that knight who's rude. You're right, so you don't have to consider these things. It's fine… In the future, when you become a master alchemist and sell Uncle Samuel your goods at a friendly price, he'll be very grateful to you."

Kang De shook his head and said, "No, they're different matters."

Tina felt a chill.

She understood what Kang De meant.

Different matters.

After making the kind-hearted Viscount so embarrassed, he had to apologize with compensation.

Then, those people who had ill intentions towards him… would receive a different treatment.

Kang De was… so petty, just like her sister.

She smiled bitterly and said, "Kang De, be gentle…"

Kang De said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. I'm very patient."

In other words, at least this time, he would not cause trouble, because he was on the same side as Goethe.

"That's not what I meant…"

Tina said, "Hannah apologized to you too…"

Hannah was Viscount Samuel's daughter. Previously, she wanted to ride in the same carriage as Tina, but Tina used the excuse that she had something to discuss with Kang De. It was worth it for Hannah to return to her carriage. Before she left, she even solemnly apologized to Kang De and looked pitiful. Kang De thought that this noble lady was apologizing for her father, but now it seemed…

He asked, "What's her relationship with that fool?"

Tina replied, "Knight Glenn is her Guardian Knight…"

"Like Cleveland?"

After receiving an affirmative answer, he smacked his lips. "Why is the difference so huge?"

After hearing this, the princess subconsciously became unhappy.

Kang De nodded and said, "I see. I understand."

—What do you understand now?

Tina was worried, but she could not restrain Kang De.

Apart from hoping that the other party would not be too heavy-handed, the girl still complained, "You clearly don't like Hong San, but you still took revenge for him. Since you're so magnanimous, aren't you willing to be even more magnanimous?"

Kang De said indifferently, "Revenge? I'm not a good person. I'm teaching him a lesson."

Tina was stunned at first and thought for a moment.

How terrifying.

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