Chapter 228 Big Brother, I Killed Someone!

In the study, Tang En and Fiona sat opposite each other. Tina and Marlene, whose eyes were wandering, stood by the side holding trays, listening to the two adults talking about some "unclear" topics.

"It has been several days since the combine harvest team set off, and news has been coming back from the front one after another. Now it seems that they have achieved quite a lot of results."

Fiona shook the letter in her hand with a rare smile on her face: "In just the past few days, they have earned thousands of gold coins - although it is not much, it has proved the existence of this market. The income will be more and more in the future.”

"Of course I was confident from the beginning."

Tang En was very relaxed. He never doubted the success of this plan. He shook the cup slightly, and before he could speak, Tina took the lead and added hot tea for him.

"Thanks."

Tina blushed, lowered her head and stepped back.

Fiona glanced at Tina, and then said to Tang En: "The paving of roads in the past few days has begun to show results. The cooled asphalt roads have been unanimously praised by everyone. Your reputation has become higher. Don't plan to take advantage of this opportunity." Can you tell them something to stabilize the people's sentiments and the situation?"

"It's not necessary. The people are not blind. They see everything the rulers do and they know their goodness."

"That's because the area you need to rule is too small now, and you can control it all."

Fiona said angrily: "If you change another country to rule, can you guarantee that all the leaders are of the same mind as you? The people are not so rational, and their complaints will come straight to you."

"Of course not. People's hearts are very complex and changeable. Once the crisis of starvation is lifted and life becomes rich, people will begin to pursue more wealth and more enjoyment, and their selfish desires will become more and more expanded. This is unavoidable."

"Then what will you do then? Kill those who disobey?"

"I would really like to do this, but unfortunately I can't."

Tang En shrugged: "Kill Butcher Zhang, Butcher Li, and Butcher Wang... To completely put an end to this phenomenon, on the one hand, everyone's moral standards need to reach an extremely high level, which requires universal basic education as soon as possible, and on the other hand, On the one hand, it is necessary that the productivity of society is enough to satisfy everyone’s desires and needs, so there is no way to force it. We can only pray that the productivity of this society develops fast enough.”

"But from the way you talk, you don't seem worried?"

"Because ordinary people are actually very tolerant. Unless they can't bear it anymore, they won't stand up and resist."

Tang En spread his hands. In fact, there was another reason he didn't say.

If there is no internal pressure, external pressure can be used to continue to force them to maintain a high degree of integrity - the invasion of Chaos is an unavoidable threat.

However, Purandar has just recovered from the second Chaos Invasion War and has not yet recovered his strength. If he announces the news now, he will either be regarded as a madman, or it will cause the entire world to be in chaos and collapse completely.

"Okay, this topic is too heavy, let's talk about some lighter topics."

Fiona noticed that this topic was not suitable for discussion now, so she changed the topic: "In the news fed back by the three teams, in addition to winning the first battle, there are also a large number of purchase intentions. It is said that the new lord of Castle Kaspami Lawrence Cardir has decided to buy a combine harvester, or buy in bulk, what are your thoughts?”

"If he wants to buy it, we will sell it."

Tang En curled his lips: "Although I have enmity with the Kadir family, why not make money if I can?"

Fiona was startled for a moment: "Aren't you afraid that they will hire a wild mage and learn the core technology there?"

"Of course I'm not afraid. They can learn whatever they want. I'd rather they learn."

Tang En squinted his eyes and knocked on the table rhythmically: "I'm only worried about one thing now..."

Fiona immediately became serious: "What's the matter?"

"Magic Crystal Mine."

Fiona was stunned and frowned: "It is indeed a big trouble."

With the development and sales of various magic equipment, after magic mechanical equipment begins to sell well among the people, the consumption of magic crystals will also increase greatly, and the price increase is almost certain. At this time, there is no magic crystal mine. Clinton will be at a huge disadvantage.

The increase in the price of magic crystals will undoubtedly have the greatest impact on Ellington, who develops magic machinery. As long as the average price increases a little, the cost of Ellington's construction will increase significantly.

Fiona frowned and said: "Aren't you very valued by His Majesty Victor? How about buying some magic crystal mines at a low price in advance before the influence of the magic machinery has spread?"

"I'm afraid there's no chance."

Tang En shook his head: "After the second Chaos Invasion War, after a hundred years of management, the magic crystal mines in the Illus Empire are basically in the hands of the Kadir family, and the remaining ones are also held by other families as It’s a lifeline, and we have no way to interfere.”

"What should we do?"

Fiona was a little anxious: "If Lawrence buys a combine harvester and discovers the important role of magic crystal, then it will be more difficult for us to buy a magic crystal mine."

"The risk of importing magic crystals from the Ronitant Kingdom is higher. The City of Silver has always occupied a large amount of exports. Our sudden import of magic crystals in large quantities will definitely arouse the keen sense of those businessmen. After all, the merchants of the Ronitant Kingdom are famous So far, even the goblins would praise him."

"Although the magic crystals of the Ren Empire are of high quality and low price, the distance is too far, and there is the Kingdom of Grace in between, so it is not cost-effective. Moreover, doing business with the orcs is very troublesome, quite troublesome, and we still lack the food they need most... …”

Tang En knocked on the table and said suddenly: "In short, the magic crystal mine is of great significance. No matter what, we must find a way to snatch a piece of fat from the mouth of the Kadir family."

Fiona had a headache: "You just extorted two million gold coins from the Kadir family. Do you think they will be willing to sell you the magic crystal mine?"

"It depends on whether they give me an excuse to make trouble."

If there was an excuse, with Tang En's thick skin, he would dare to show you even the giant dragon's cheating!

At this time, Tang En was slightly stunned and stood up suddenly.

"What's wrong?"

"Illya is here."

Fiona frowned and said a little dissatisfied: "I know you like Ilia very much, but we are discussing business. Can you restrain your doting on her a little?"

Even Fiona didn't know whether her dissatisfaction was due to her jealousy towards Ilia or her attitude towards Tang En.

"No, she looked very scared and cried a lot."

Tang En frowned slightly, and as soon as he finished speaking, Ilia rushed into the study. After a moment to find Tang En, she cried and threw herself into his arms: "Woo--big brother--wu woo--"

"What's wrong?"

Tang En patted Ilia's back and comforted her: "Don't cry, don't be afraid, I'm here."

"I, I shouldn't have disobeyed you. I, I, Ilia is a bad boy. I, I really didn't mean it. Brother, please don't scold me..."

Ilia, who was crying loudly, seemed to be frightened and could not speak completely.

"Yes, I know, so don't cry."

But Ilia still kept crying.

"Nora, can you feel what's happening?"

Nora got out and wiped the sugar residue from the corner of her mouth: "I can't feel it, Ilia's thinking is very confused."

Even Nora couldn't feel Illya's thoughts, it seemed that something really happened.

After comforting her for a while, Ilia finally calmed down. With a tired look on her face, she snuggled into Tang En's arms, feeling sleepy and wanting to sleep.

Fiona winked at Tang En, who nodded and asked in a low voice: "Eliya, please tell me what happened?"

"Big brother……"

Illya looked at Tang En pitifully: "I'm telling you, don't be angry, okay... I, I really didn't mean it... I, I don't know how this happened..."

"Well, I understand, just tell me."

"I, I, I..."

Ilia hesitated to speak. After hesitating for a long time, she said uneasily: "I killed someone..."

kill! ?

Tang En, Fiona, Tina and Marlene were all shocked when they heard this.

Although it is normal for people to die in this world, Ilia has never killed anyone. She was so scared when she saw dead people before. How could she kill someone?

Tang En guessed what happened almost immediately and pressed Ilia's shoulder: "Are you practicing magic secretly!?"

"Big brother - it hurts -"

Ilia was frightened, her eyes widened, tears swaying in her eyes.

"Feel sorry--"

Tang En took a deep breath. Since the matter had happened, it could not be solved by blaming her. He had to figure out what was going on.

"Didn't I say before not to practice magic when I'm not around?"

Tang En first blamed her, and then asked: "Where is the body?"

"In, in the woods behind the town... that's where we used to practice magic..."

Tang En picked up Ilia and said to Fiona, "I'll go over and have a look."

"I am coming too!"

Fiona frowned. If Ilia accidentally killed the residents of the town, things would be in trouble.

Although it is possible to cover it up by using Tang En's privileges, once he starts to use his privileges, the hearts of those in power will change over time. Will the Tang En at that time still be the Tang En now?

Will he become another Hogg-like dictator?

Fiona felt that it was necessary to follow her, so that she could at least think about the solution immediately.

"Don't let this matter get out!"

Although Tina and Marin also wanted to follow them, they were only maids of the Lord's Mansion after all, so they couldn't run around with them at this time, so they could only watch Tang En and the others disappear in an instant.