Demon's Self-cultivation

Looking at the frightened little guy in his arms, Mandel let out a sigh of regret in his heart, and finally "magnanimously" let him go.After all, Qiao Qiao has not yet broken away from the "fear" of that kind of thing, and it is not suitable to take the opportunity to make trouble now-but it doesn't matter, he will pay back this sum of money sooner or later.

Silently comforting himself, Mandel snorted softly with a stern face, and simply closed the entire folder: "You don't need to sort out the files you search for in the future, so as not to accidentally see something you shouldn't see, send it directly Give it to the intelligence service."

"Okay, okay!" Qiaoqiao also planned in this way before, and naturally he would not hesitate to be dissatisfied with Mandel's request, and nodded in agreement.

Seeing Qiao Qiao's cooperation, Mandel's expression softened a little, he raised his hand and touched his head, and said softly, "Thank you."

This sentence "hard work" is worth a thousand words.Mandel knew that Jojo was careless in small matters and often made people laugh and cry, but when it came to major matters, he was never ambiguous and would not make any disclosures.The former is like occasionally eating and getting upset, the latter is like being meticulous and thoughtful in research, showing off his skills in star robber activities, and another example... eight years ago, he played around with himself without showing the slightest trick.

Therefore, Mandel did not ask him to be careful, but worried that he would force himself: "I just left the institute, don't you want to take a break? I have so many intelligence personnel, and there is always room for them, even if you It is very powerful, one can defeat a hundred, and there is no need to be so 'capable of doing more work'."

For Qiao Qiao's dedication to compensation during this period of time, Mandel naturally saw it in his eyes, and his resentment towards the other party also dissipated a lot.And that "accidental" contact with Jojo's spiritual power also made him feel the other party's true intentions, and slightly calmed Mandel's anxiety about being bitten by a snake once and fearing well ropes for ten years.

Ever since he learned how to use mental power, Mandel has been persistently harassing Qiao Qiao with mental power, not only to tease the other party, to see how aggrieved he dares to be angry, but also to feel that spirit again The strength blends with each other, and there is no feeling of barriers and cover-ups between each other. I want to confirm once again Jojo's true feelings for him.

——Mandel believes that as long as Jojo gets rid of the shadow of physical integration, spiritual integration will no longer be a problem.

Of course, although he has let go of the past, as a victim, Mandel feels that he still cannot easily let Jojo know that he has forgiven him.After all, the little bastard, Qiao Qiao, always likes to push his feet. If he knows that he is so easy to coax, he will be confident in the future.

Therefore, Mandel had to put on enough posture and put on airs to let the other party try to please him, and he had to "coax" himself well with all kinds of means and brainstorming.In this way, if Qiao Qiao wants to cheat him again next time, he will also weigh the consequences of doing so.

——This is probably the performance of being completely planted on one person, right?

With Mandel's arrogant and self-confident temperament, if he didn't really care about the other party to the bottom of his heart, then once he was betrayed, he would definitely stop the loss in time, return it as it was, and leave without looking back.But for Jojo, he couldn't do it.

Except for the deceased parents and relatives, Jojo was the only one who accompanied him and walked into his heart. Mandel could not imagine what his life would be like if he completely excluded the other party from his own world.

It's not a good feeling to be high above, alone, empty and desolate without warmth.For a long time, it was Jojo who lived in his heart and warmed his heart, but without Jojo, Mandel, who was indifferent and cold by nature, didn't know whether his heart could accept the entry of another person—— If it can be accepted, how many years will it take.

Mandel dared not try, nor could he afford to gamble.So when he found a trace of warmth and sweetness in the rain of swords and swords thrown by Jojo, he couldn't wait to hold on tightly.

Fortunately, judging from the current situation, Mandel's subconscious choice was not wrong-at least, he did not regret it now.

After the rupture, he and Qiao Qiao gradually walked in again, cautiously and tentatively opening their hearts again.Although it can't be said that the relationship has been completely repaired now, it can be regarded as getting better.

Mandel thought that if things went well, he and Jojo would one day be able to settle their differences and truly connect with each other.

——Well, yes, the premise is that Qiao Qiao will settle down and stop messing around to die.

His eyes darkened dangerously, Mandel remained calm on the surface, and after a few words of thoughtful persuasion, Qiaoqiao didn't have to worry too much, and then changed the subject: "By the way, I came to you this time, except to ask about information. Besides, there's another thing."

Under the gentle words of her host, she had long forgotten the previous panic, and Qiao Qiao blinked: "What's the matter?"

"The king of the Kingdom of Manlai will celebrate his birthday soon, and he is going to hold a birthday party. I must be present when you invite me." Mandel clicked on his computer and showed his invitation card, "I want to invite you to be my male companion. Come to the banquet with me."

"The Kingdom of Manlai?" Qiaoqiao raised his eyebrows, and if he realized something, he nodded without hesitation, "Okay, no problem!"

"I will prepare the dress for you, so you don't have to worry about it." After getting a satisfactory answer, Mandel slowly burst into a smile, "We will leave in a week."

Suddenly feeling a chill in the back of the little devil: "...………………?????"

——I always feel that my host is planning something malicious... Should he light a candle for that poor King Manlai?

The Kingdom of Manlei is a neighboring country of the Kingdom of Kyingdon, both of which are ruled by kings.

The star area of ​​the Kingdom of Manlai is larger than that of the Kingdom of Keington, and the level of science and technology is not much different. Generally speaking, the Kingdom of Manlai is slightly stronger than the Kingdom of Keington in terms of national power—of course, this is only the same as before Mandel came to the throne. compared to the kingdom of Kyrington.

After using diplomatic means to more or less put pressure on the weaker countries around him to make them belong to him, Mandel finally extended his claws to the Kingdom of Manlai, a "big country" with the same strength as the Kingdom of Keington. ".

The Kingdom of Manlai is adjacent to the Kingdom of Kaington. If it is successfully annexed, the Kingdom of Kaington will surely become a first-class power in the United Federation. The right to speak will be rapidly increased, further achieving Mandel's ambition.

As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger." In recent years, Mandel has been paying attention to the movements of the Kingdom of Manlai, and the diplomatic activities with the Kingdom of Manlai have gradually increased.

Today, some of the greedy, weak and slanderous ministers of the Kingdom of Manlai have established a "friendly" mutual assistance relationship with the government of the Kingdom of Keinton. The fighting power of the kingdom's army has made a qualitative leap.Mandel felt that the time was right now, and he could directly attack the Kingdom of Manlai.

——Mandel should really be grateful to Qiao Qiao for being able to get to this point. If it weren't for the blueprints contributed by the other party, he would probably have to gradually build up his national power as planned, so that he could have the confidence to go to Man. The Rai Kingdom bared its fangs.

On this side, Mandel is ready to move, and has already begun to plan how to launch a war of aggression in a reasonable way, but on the other side, King Manley, who is being calculated, knows nothing about it, and is still happily preparing his own birthday party. Have a good "chat" with Mandel, the young neighboring monarch, at the banquet.

King Manlai never imagined that the Kingdom of Kyington, whose national power was comparable to or even slightly inferior to his own, would want to annex him.When he received frequent "goodwill" from the Kainton government, he just took it as a signal that he hoped for an alliance between the two countries.

Two or three neighboring countries form a mutual aid alliance. This is a very common political pattern in the United States. After all, the relations between the countries in the United States are loose. Under such circumstances, few countries will take the initiative to extend a helping hand to other countries.

Therefore, most countries tend to form closer alliances with their neighbors.Once upon a time, the Kingdom of Kaingdon and the Kingdom of Manlai were such an alliance, but with the regime change and turmoil of the Kingdom of Kaingdon, this alliance disappeared. Now that the new king has ascended the throne, he wants to ally with the Kingdom of Manlai again. Reasonable things.

For Mandel, a young, handsome and talented king, King Manlai still has some appreciation.Therefore, when he thought that the other party was "extending an olive branch and asking for an alliance" towards him, he had a whim, hoping to form a closer relationship with the other party than a political alliance.

— such as in-law relationship.

There is a beautiful daughter under the knees of the Kingdom of Manlai. This princess named Avella has perfect talents, appearance and identity, and her vision is naturally extremely high.Now, Elvira is getting older, but none of the young talents in the country can win her favor. Naturally, King Manlai is not willing to wrong his daughter, so he is very worried about Elvira's marriage—then, he In addition, he found Mandel, who was as outstanding in everything as his own daughter and was worthy of a match.

If you can have a son-in-law who is worthy of your daughter, and at the same time get political benefits, it is naturally a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.

King Manley was not so naive as to think that the relationship between the two countries would be unbreakable if they got married, but as long as his daughter could win over Mandel, then the relationship between the Kingdom of Manley and the Kingdom of Kyington would definitely be more ordinary. The alliance is closer and more reassuring.

After explaining her thoughts to Elvira and showing her the photos of Mandel, the jewel in the palm of King Manlai immediately fell in love with Mandel at first sight, and felt that only this person could be worthy of her.

It's a pity that the father and daughter planned well, but King Manley mentioned a few words to Mandel explicitly or secretly, but Mandel always smoothed things over.

Mandel never concealed the existence of Jojo. King Manlai, who had investigated him, naturally knew that he had a childhood sweetheart.As the monarch of another country, if Mandel had no intention of marrying, then King Manlai would naturally not be able to force him to marry, so even though he was unwilling, King Manlai gradually gave up his mind, thinking that the marriage between the two countries would not be enough to become an enemy. .

——But now, the situation has changed.

It is also no secret that Mandel's sweetheart has been found.It's just that even if he found his sweetheart, after several months, Mandel still didn't make him queen, which made King Manlai want to move again.

As the saying goes, "distance creates beauty".Once, when his sweetheart was far away from him, Mandel was persistently nostalgic for him and overly beautified his memories. But after he really found someone and got along with him day and night, he found that his "sweetheart" was not as beautiful as he imagined, so his feelings were shattered, and it was not something impossible.

——After all, this is a full eight years!Eight years can change a lot of things. The young man from Moshang, who used to be like a jade, can also be destroyed by time and become a big man who picks his feet.

King Manlai, who has countless lovers, understands the bad nature of men best. He deeply feels that if Mandel loses affection for his childhood sweetheart, then his daughter will have a chance of winning.And ever since meeting Mandel, his precious daughter has always been obsessed with the young king. Although there is no such thing as not marrying, but her vision of choosing a son-in-law has been raised to a higher level, which made her marriage change. more and more difficult.

Now that the "only obstacle" is gone, the marriage plan should be restarted again.

Therefore, the birthday party this time was actually specially organized by King Manlai for Mandel.He wanted to take this opportunity to let Mandel feel the charm of his daughter up close, and then sit down with him and have a face-to-face conversation, to understand each other's thoughts in private, and it is best to reach a consensus and promote this happy marriage.

Of course, in order to avoid looking too impatient and ugly, King Manlai put on the guise of celebrating his birthday and invited several national leaders who are close to his country.In this way, even if he did not agree with Mandel, he would not be unable to step down.

——Unfortunately, he didn't know that what he invited was not a handsome, personable, and talented future son-in-law, but a hungry wolf who was coveting and coveting his kingdom.