I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 546, page 2.1-59: The Crown: The Treasure of a Lost Dynasty
Bertias narrowed his eyes and said dangerously, "I don't really want to hear someone like you, who has been at the top of both the list of the least popular crown princes and the most disliked crown princes, say such things."

"What's the connection between these two?" Shui Qi chuckled at Bertias, giving off an inexplicably irritating vibe.

“Yes, because someone who can’t even handle basic manners is unlikely to speak in a way that is understandable to others.” Bertias glanced at Shui Qi with his blue-gray eyes and snorted coldly.

“There is nothing wrong with my behavior,” Shui Qi retorted.

"To be voted the most annoying crown prince without any problems? I'm truly amazed. Does Philo have a grudge against you? Is she targeting you for no reason? I've never seen anyone as unpopular and oblivious as you before." With that, Bertias clapped his hands, looking appreciative.

"You think you can just come out like that?" Dao Lin sighed as he listened to the two of them bickering childishly, and then interrupted them without any politeness.

“They’re just a bunch of mindless skeletons, of course I can go wherever I want. They’re much cuter than people.” Shui Qi raised an eyebrow, her meaning ambiguous.

"So, in other words, invading Puneis was your order," Daolin said slowly.

“Of course, they don’t consider which city is more important.” Shui Qi paused, then said, “This is a necessary sacrifice.”

Shui Qi wasn't someone who would grieve over the loss of life, or perhaps such feelings were an obstacle for him. You can't have your cake and eat it too; to gain something, you must lose something else.

He knew exactly what he wanted, so he wasn't surprised when he lost it. For him, as long as he could achieve his goal, he didn't care about losing anything, because he already had nothing and wasn't afraid of losing anything more.

"Although I understand this principle, it is incredibly ironic to hear you say it like this," Dao Lin said slowly.

"Maybe it's because I'm insightful and down-to-earth," Shui Qi said with a grin.

"Get out of here," Dao Lin said coldly.

Shui Qi put away his joking thoughts and his expression turned cold. "However, the invasion of Ponce is already a foregone conclusion. I can extend the wait for Xiao Ye to return for a few days, but it's best not to make me wait too long. My patience is limited."

"Does your plan include the possibility of Puneis being destroyed?" Bertheas asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, I have two plans. One is that the city falls, and the other is that Xiao Yegui blocks my advance. But no matter what, my goal is to incite public anger." This was something he and Mu Yegui had discussed, and it was to prepare for the destruction of the dynasty.

The mural depicts a king whose dynasty is overthrown by his own people. Although the cause is the king's search for a gem, there are actually two possible scenarios.

The goddess of beauty seduces the king, causing him to search for jewels for her; the army of the dead attacks, but the king does nothing, arousing public anger. To avoid any unforeseen events, both actions are carried out simultaneously.

This was all thanks to Dionysus's cooperation, which allowed them to successfully reach an agreement with Aphrodite. Although Aphrodite was no longer a goddess, as long as her beauty remained, that was enough.

Dionysus has Mu Yegui negotiating on his side, and Shui Qi is in charge of the dark creatures, but they still need to address public anger...

Although the people have grievances now, their voices are still few and far between, not enough to warrant an angry uprising.

“I’ve actually discussed this with Mu Yegui, and I have collected evidence of the King’s crimes.” Bertias glanced at Shui Qi and said, “What do you think I’m doing getting close to the King? Gaining his trust so I can do whatever I want.” “The King knows my background very well, and my relationship with Mu Yegui can’t be hidden from him either. Staying here under these circumstances won’t do me any good, so I don’t need to force myself to stay. The most important pawn isn’t me; it’s someone else. I’m just a stepping stone.”

“This is the best plan that Bertias and I have come up with. Others will guide the King, while Bertias and I will take care of the people. Moreover, I have to deal with the Holy Son, so ultimately it will be Bertias who will be tasked with enraging the people.”

Dao Lin paused for a moment, then added, "I look almost exactly like the Holy Son."

“I see…” Shui Qi nodded. “I’m fine now. Let’s all cooperate and adapt to the situation.”

"Speaking of which, have you ever seen a hero?" Daolin asked.

"A hero? If I remember correctly, his name is Noyce. I met him once when I was contacting Dawn," Shui Qi said thoughtfully.

"He's from Dawn's side? I thought he was the Crown Prince of the Wanderers." Bertias lowered his eyes and said slowly.

Dawn is a newly emerged organization among players, and although it has only been established for a short time, it has already shown the momentum to catch up with the Conquerors' Association. Although both are well-known organizations among players, they are fundamentally different.

The Conquerors' Guild recruits all players, but Dawn only recruits the most powerful players, the so-called elites.

"The leader of Dawn is Crown Prince Baldr, whose real name is Ji Rong. He's a playboy, probably because he's good-looking. He has many suitors, so female players make up 85% of Dawn's players. I've heard that female fox say he's handsome more than once. He's just average-looking. I think I'm much better looking than that pretentious guy."

"Please don't let your personal feelings get involved, thank you," Bertias said, glancing at him briefly.

“I haven’t had any contact with it,” Dao Lin said, frowning.

"That's right. After all, you've been sleeping like Sleeping Beauty for so long. If I knew you, how could I, a hard-working person, highlight my value?" Shui Qi said coldly.

"Although Ji Rong is a playboy, he's also a shrewd old fox. Even I wouldn't get the better of him if I went head-to-head with him." Speaking of him reminds me of a smiling tiger. It's true that whatever you don't want to encounter, it happens. Fortunately, Shu Ming is an upright person.

"I don't think anyone could stand your foul mouth and your lousy personality," Bertias said coldly.

"The one who's close to Ji Rong is Black Knight, but you all know what kind of personality Black Knight has, he's a complete blockhead. On the other hand, the one from Dawn who's next to Ji Rong... is probably a vice president like me, quite honest, seems easy to bully, but he's always being watched closely, and you can't get any information out of him if you don't run into him."

Organizations recruiting often use the allure of their crown princes as a gimmick to attract players. Dawn is slightly different; it attracted a large number of female players solely through Ji Rong's personal influence.

“These days, female gamers are rarer than sows…” Shui Qi said quietly.

"You're associating female gamers with sows; be careful you don't get yourself into trouble," Dao Lin warned.

(End of this chapter)