The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 353 Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
The mysterious Guardian.

According to Zun Zun's guess, it should be the plug-in ability bestowed by God. However, he did not obtain the plug-in ability, so he did not know what it was used for at the time.

Now it seems that it should have regarded the contract between Zun Zun and the immortal spirit as a kind of ability.

"Your Excellency, what is this...?"

“Ah, it’s a little hard to explain. Anyway, Julius, just think of it as a power similar to a divine protection that I got by chance.”

"…Is there no way to explain it? I understand."

Julius was not one to pry into details.

Even though he was puzzled by the change in the immortal spirit of the Venerable, he did not ask any more questions considering that it was an inexplicable protective ability.

"I'm sorry, but isn't this really fair to you Julius?"

"It's alright, sir."

He shook his head slightly.

People can't be generalized. You have to know that Julius has the blessing of attracting elves, and it doesn't mean that he is unfair to others. Since Zun Zun has the ability to let elves devour monsters and evolve, he has nothing to be jealous of.

Return to guest room.

Otto was chatting with Anastasia. Although they were chatting, they were just speaking in parallel. After all, the topic could not be advanced without the protagonist present.

"How's it going, Julius?"

"It's nothing, Lady Anastasia."

"Ah, really?"

She seemed to trust her knight very much, and did not ask him what she wanted in person, as if she was not afraid that Julius might be turned against her.

"Let's get on with the subject, but—"

Otto sat up straight and said, "Before that, although it's not good to continue the conversation too hastily, please let me confirm something first, okay?"

"Oh, sure. It's my duty to entertain guests. Please go ahead."

"Well, I'll obey your orders... May I ask why you invited us to Priestela this time?"

Let’s get straight to the point.

Such a straightforward question inevitably made people suspicious. Otto suddenly attacked because he didn't want to be led by Anastasia. If someone was not so cunning, he might have lost his composure. However -

"Don't be so alert. I have no intention. The King's Selection has been going on for a year now. I just thought it was about time to exchange information with each other, so I created this opportunity."

Anastasia's calm manner embellished her voice, beautifully concealing her true meaning. Otto licked his lips at the overwhelming feeling, and the smile of the battle-hardened businessman deepened.

"As far as reporting the current situation is concerned, it feels like a blatant bait."

"That's really harsh. A girl's desire for love is very persistent. She is willing to give everything for the one she loves."

"But you have absolutely no idea of falling in love."

Zun Zun interrupted the topic.

This is a very strange thing about Anastasia. After Crusch gradually lost his competitiveness, she had become the strongest contender among the candidates for the King's Choice, but she still wanted to pursue Zunzun as much as possible, even though there was obviously a better way.

“It’s like a businessman’s mentality of never putting all his eggs in one basket, just in case.”

"Never put all your eggs in one basket... huh? Hehe, I didn't expect that Zun Zun even knew Kalalaqi's famous saying. Did he learn it on purpose?"

"Let's just take it as it is."

Normally, it was He Xin who brought the knowledge from another world, so Zun Zun knew it, but since it is troublesome to explain, I won’t explain it.

"Unfortunately, it's not what you think."

"That is?"

"I just want to sell a favor."

Anastasia stroked the fox fur scarf again, the smile on her face remained but it was not deep and calculating, but more serious and firm. Seeing Otto and Zun Zun's somewhat surprised expressions, she relaxed her shoulders.

"You two don't look like people who don't understand the value of kindness."

"Favor? Favor is a good thing. You don't have to worry about the inventory, and it won't expire."

"Yes, yes, more importantly—"

Otto agreed with Anastasia and the two businessmen looked at each other.

"——There is no need to clearly mark the price." X2
The two said in unison.

Anastasia laughed, and Otto also smiled weakly. He seemed to have heard this sentence somewhere before. It seemed to be a famous saying circulated among businessmen.

Although it is indeed utilitarianism, it is also considered to be very reasonable by businessmen.

"Do you want to come over here?"

"Poaching people in person? I'm glad you think highly of me, but please allow me to refuse. I'm the knight of the respected Lord, so I won't agree to anyone else's recruitment."

"Knight? I thought you were an internal affairs officer or a dedicated merchant. After all, you look at things from the same perspective as a merchant."

"Well... I can't refute that."

Otto was speechless for a moment.

After learning that he had been working for others for the past year and that Zun Zun's current situation was worrying, the first thing he thought about was not how to make up for it but to calculate the gains and losses. He even considered which candidate for the king to marry in order to turn the tide.

Typical businessman thinking.

"Forget it. If you don't want to, I won't force you." "Oh, this doesn't sound like what you said, Anastasia. At the King Selection Ceremony, you declared that you would take the entire kingdom into your arms."

"That's right. When I become the next king, he will naturally become my subordinate, so there is no need to rush."

"Hey!"

I can't figure out whether she is greedy or arrogant. After not seeing her for a year, I thought she had grown a lot, but now it seems that she has become more greedy.

"Okay. Let's stop chatting here and get down to business..." Anastasia suddenly changed the subject, "Although I really want to say this, everyone is not here yet. In order not to say it multiple times, please be patient for a while."

"Hey——can't we listen to the information first?"

"No. If the paying customers don't come, we have an obligation to keep the information confidential. This is the truth of the world. If you don't pay, you won't get the corresponding service. Free services are always the minimum. Please keep this in mind."

"You obviously tricked me into coming here?"

Zun Zun complained loudly.

And Anastasia said that no paying customers came. If you think about it carefully, isn't it just Crusch?

Felt and Zunzun didn’t spend any money, Emilia didn’t know how to spend money, and Priscilla was even more disdainful of spending money. And now the only person who had the information about the Witch Cult and was in urgent need of finding them was Crusch—the one who was in urgent need of regaining his memory.

"You really are going too far."

"This is the merchant. I didn't raise the price on purpose, which is very respectful of me. However, the other party is willing to sell it to the silver-haired girl... She paid a high price for a favor."

"Yeah."

Anastasia simply didn't bother to lie about this.

It is estimated that Crusch felt guilty towards Rem because he and he both lost their memories and she was even lying unconscious in bed, so he took the initiative to do him a favor.

"Anyway, you guys should have a good time here for the next few days. As for the guide..."

"Lady Anastasia, I'm back."

While she was talking, someone's voice suddenly came from outside, and then the sliding door opened. A young man with lavender hair, a thin face and a monocle, kneeling on a wooden board with his upper body tense, appeared in front of everyone.

Julius smiled and nodded when he saw him.

"Are you back? Thank you for your hard work, Joshua."

"It's not hard. Feel free to ask me for this kind of errand. And then..."

Joshua smiled at his brother's comfort, then looked at Zun Zun and Otto, his yellow eyes showing a little joy, but he still forced himself to calm down and greeted them respectfully.

"...Thank you very much, both of you. I have come a long way to be here. I am very sorry that I could not be here with you."

"It doesn't matter. Did Joshua help Julius well?"

“Well… yes!”

After getting a nod from his brother, Joshua admitted loudly. It must be said that Zun Zun's encouragement made him change a lot.

"That's great. Let Joshua be our guide."

Under Anastasia's arrangement, Zun Zun, Otto and Fram, led by Joshua, boarded a dragon boat to tour the Watergate City.

With the help of the kind boat owner, we made sure everyone was on board and then slowly set off.

Guards are not necessary.

Both Otto and Fram have certain combat capabilities.

What's more, Zun Zun is stronger.

The dragon boat is the size of a small boat and can accommodate up to 7 or 8 people including the boat owner.

According to the ship owner, the size and width of the ship are determined by urban laws, and guides like them must take into account the interactions with other ships and need to make concessions to reduce the specifications.

That’s right. After all, it is the main means of transportation in a city. How could there be no regulations regarding transportation?
During this time, Zun Zun also noticed that the water flow directions in the left channel and the right channel were completely opposite. The ship owner explained that all this depended on the water flow control towers in various parts of the circular city. The water flow was controlled by the power of the water magic stone. At the same time, the city’s large water gates were also controlled by these towers.

"Yeah, I see."

Zun Zun stared at the water tower in a daze.

Otto inquired, "My Lord, is there anything strange?"

"No, I'm just more interested in this tower. If I can understand the principle, maybe I can put it in another water city, Alcanretia."

"That's right."

This tower looks like a large magic prop. Zun Zun, who claims to be a master of magic props, is naturally very interested in it. Unfortunately, it is a very important transportation hub and no one else is allowed to enter.

With Joshua's guidance, Zun Zun and his friends had a great day.

Return to the hotel in the evening.

The dinner was very sumptuous. He had not tasted delicious sashimi and sushi for the first time in a long time. This was something he had never experienced even in Hell Hot Springs and Alcanretia, so he gave it a good review.

How could Zun Zun not experience the hot springs in such a Japanese-style inn? But whether it was Otto, Julius or Joshua, they all refused Zun Zun's invitation to take a hot spring bath together.

I don't understand what there is to be shy about.

Fram and Anastasia said they could take a hot spring bath together, but they were stopped by Otto and Julius.

Zun Zun felt that he was isolated.

Three days passed like this until another chosen king arrived.

(End of this chapter)