Golden Palm Port, Holy Spirit Calendar June 25th.
The architectural style similar to Constantinople makes this city exceptionally magnificent.
The Rebellious Marquis can be said to be the most powerful among the nobles in Mulong, so after the regime was hollowed out and turned into a puppet, it was natural for him to raise the banner of restoring the orthodoxy.
But although the Rebellious Marquis and Uborio have similar advocacies, they do not get along well. The Princess should be safer at Golden Palm Port, but Uborio still detained and placed her under house arrest, fearing the Rebellious Marquis might play tricks.
Uborio is a true madman of national restoration.
It's understandable not to invite the masses of pirates into the castle, but not inviting the highest person in charge of the East Sea into the castle isn't the attitude for asking someone for help.
The Netherworld Envoy previously substituted Liszt and came to Golden Palm Port, so this is in a true sense Liszt's first visit to Mulong Duchy, accompanied only by Nashano.
Nashano didn't bring any bodyguards this time on his long journey, understanding that the guests he invited were not as competent as Liszt's subordinates.
Unacquainted, Liszt had no choice but to pay a visit directly.
Inside the Defiant Marquis Mansion, there is an observation balcony overlooking the scenery of Golden Palm Port, accompanied by a garden courtyard. Looking down at this port city of Mulong style, the buildings are undulating uniformly, preserving the domed painted ceilings from the period of the Holy True God.
With a clear sky and harmonious weather, the bustling pier exchanges goods, not losing much to Beima Port of Londen City, providing a visual feast.
The only difference is that Londen City is directly managed by the Beima Government, with internal power struggles among the noble admirals.
While the Rebellious Marquis at Golden Palm Port commands an incredible influence as a fragmented lord, with Kelor Highlands as a barrier.
This can be seen as geographical advantage by turning South America Chile into a regular rectangle, forming a self-contained area.
Therefore, when Mulong changed from a kingdom to a duchy, the Rebellious Marquis considered it a false edict and refused to obey.
Yet, with his adept maneuvering, he nominally gave the puppet government some face, avoiding conflicts, acting graciously, benefiting from both sides, selling sovereignty, earning greatly.
What the Rebellious Marquis did not know was that Liszt planned to wholly consume Mulong. Lostra's strategy aimed to delay Aran's advance, penetrating the railway endpoint Oasis Country Vadinia, ignoring Mulong entirely.
Thus, Lostra's share from Mulong must be taken personally.
The East Sea Brother One arrived at his loyal Golden Palm Port.
"I've grasped the situation well enough. Currently, Celeste from Lostra is commanding at Kelor Highlands, right? Where have you placed my men?"
Liszt, however, focused on the knife in his hand.
It was made of Ancient Divine Steel, a short knife, with an unclear angled design at the tip, possibly cut halfway.
Marcus gave it to Liszt at Dragon Stone Square, stating it holds significant meaning.
If it's used to kill Zote, Marcus's indelible knot can be finally untied, dedicating himself wholly to the subsequent endeavors as per the Dragon Lord's True Prophecy.
What an ultimate zealot he truly is.
"At Dream Hotel, friends from Great Wetland and the senator are also waiting for you there."
"Senator…"
Liszt instantly understood; Fen also arrived personally. Given his tendency, Fen's own faction in Heaven Port must have been deployed as well.
However, Liszt wasn't concerned. Fen, being highly intelligent and profit-driven, was unlikely to do anything foolish or establish a separate faction. Liszt, as the stabilizing figure in the interest group, was essential; Fen merely desired more decision-making power.
Fen's major flaw, however, was arrogance, considering himself the greatest worldwide. While he understood all the intricate humor, he always showed restraint, refusing to play along, indifferent to seeking help, appearing excessively pretentious.
Liszt didn't mind, though Wolman and Ox were likely annoyed by Fen.
If Mulong's deal succeeded, Liszt had plenty of maneuver space, with the Black Sail being his primary foundation.
Of course, if Fen had an irrational moment, Liszt wouldn't hold any old sentiments.
Though, would General Fen truly have a lapse in judgment?
"I understand. So, the current situation is you unconditionally support us, but you also permit us to station troops and fund, aiming to overthrow the puppet government?"
Liszt sighed inwardly at their greed, making large gains through small stakes, bringing great tension and excitement.
"I have my difficulties, unlike Uborio, the resistance leader. I have too much at stake, making it inconvenient to get involved in conflicts."
The Rebellious Marquis forced a smile, seemingly an Aran noble beside Liszt.
"Is that so? If all your concerns were gone, would you then carry out actions freely?"
Liszt asked playfully.
Attachments largely refer to close kin.
Where does Doringger stand compared to Liszt?
The Rebellious Marquis's face stiffened suddenly, unsure of Liszt's true intentions, his eyelids slightly twitching, unsure how to respond.
His bodyguard instinctively touched the sword hilt but refrained from action, being sharp-eyed around the Lord.
"Just a joke, let's celebrate after I've dealt with Crocodile Island."
Liszt naturally wanted to entirely defeat the Aran army within Mulong and revert it to a kingdom. But Lostra's task wasn't about that, just delaying the railway progress was enough.
If the rebellion succeeded, that's another story; his Black Sail is vast, and Golden Palm Port might have to endure.
"I look forward to that day."
With a forced smile, the Rebellious Marquis hosted Liszt to a splendid seafood lunch, also intending to present beauties.
However, Liszt declined the offer of beauties.
Celeste waited for him at Kelor Highlands, Sharon positioned at Cardinal Church before the railway, and as the Rebellious Marquis mentioned, Mulong's rightful Princess Su Yizhana was detained by Uborio, awaiting rescue.
At home were Ji Tou Si, even the greatest kidney cannot withstand all this.
3 PM.
Liszt finally arrived at Dream Hotel, timing perfectly, preparing to visit Kelor Highlands soon, nearing the end of June.
Lostra's directive was to prevent Aran's completion of the railway in Mulong before year-end; about nine months remaining.
A thrilling tug-of-war indeed.
Su Yizhana, here I come!
Having roamed this land for eleven years, not once seeing a legitimate Princess, how pathetically unsuccessful he had been.
Alanee from the Astalia Family doesn't count, being related to the Emperor, without a blood connection.
This Su Yizhana was the genuine Princess, defying all, possibly fatal upon a single glance.
Liszt entered the grand hotel lobby, inquiring about Rein and his crew's room number.
The receptionist responded, mentioning they had gone to the port, boarding the SS Jingbo.
Despite the size of Heaven Port, battleships were limited, and SS Jingbo was among them. Liszt understood, it must be Fen's arriving vessel.
"Let's go, I'll show you the Dream Team."
Liszt said to Nashano.
"I hope this ends quickly; I've already sent word to the Tower of Winterless."
For Liszt, Nashano's loyalty was unwavering, personally overseeing Liszt's safety, valuing his life as priceless.
Golden Palm Port Pier, SS Jingbo navigation room.
"Code name, slaying immortals, complete. Mika confirmed eliminated, Agent 007 successfully connected with top tier performing pianist in Heart Garden band. Calling headquarters, reply if received, please issue new connection targets, I need the list, over."
Rein spoke into the radio, hiding in the cover like a spy, surveying his surroundings.
Fen wanted to punish, yet wasted sixteen silver coins like this?
A minute later.
Messages from Heaven Port came through.
"Significance declared in Great Marsh, over."
Weber's voice transmitted.
Fen was dumbfounded, thirty-two silver coins spent so frivolously, he must establish a system to restrict such recklessness.
"Damn! This is impressive? Sister Mo is incredible; let me see!"
Liszt stepped into the navigation room.
Familiar voices echoed around them.
Long time no see Liszt; Wolman observed high-tech with excitement. The noble mentioned by Rein was indeed present, unmistakable elegant aura, hands contrasting Swans's coarsely calloused ones, indicating a typical refined person, albeit with a visibly poor complexion, unmistakably an addict.
It's over, truly over; Fen thought. If Liszt started long phone calls, nothing much could be said.
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