Knight Lords: Infinite Simulation and the Path of Light

Chapter 140 Anti-Havent Alliance

Imperial Capital - Holy Mayara

Inside a high-end private club located in the East Second District.

"I never imagined that one day we would be sitting together."

"Indeed~ But the great Iron-Blooded Grand Duke Jiman said that there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends in this world, only two parties that cooperate for various interests."

The young man with long, dark brown hair sat lazily on a soft bed made of rhinoceros hide, answering the questions of the distinguished guest he had invited today with a relaxed expression.

“Ron Sina, you’ve become even more low-key in the past few years. I thought you had already returned to the southern provinces.”

Faced with the other party's teasing, Ron Sina remained quite casual, giving the other party a perfunctory swirl of his wine glass before slowly replying:
"I would like to return to the Southern Province so that I won't have to work so hard, but the old man said that we need someone here to coordinate and arrange various things, so I have no choice but to stay here for the time being."

"But you, Zara~ why did you come back without a word? I thought you'd somehow become a legion commander or something before coming back."

Zara, sitting opposite Ron Sina, was dressed in a very fitted outfit today, but the gloomy expression on his face indicated that he was not in a good mood. When Ron Sina offered a toast, he raised his glass perfunctorily, then tilted his head back and drank the scarlet liquid in his glass in one gulp.

"Hehehe~ Don't even mention it. Those old fogies in the military never know how to be flexible in anything they do. Dealing with them is a real brain drain, and besides..."

At this point, Zara paused, glancing around at the people in the private room.

"They're all on our side, don't worry."

Zara nodded slightly upon hearing Ron Sina's words.

"Originally, my old man planned to send me to the West Wind Legion for a period of time to gain experience, participate in a few less dangerous battles, and then, through some exchanges of benefits, arrange for me to work in a numbered legion."

But things aren't going so well in the area where the Zephyr Legion is located. The tribes living on the Wiztaliko Wasteland are getting restless, and more and more clans are gathering together. A great war is destined to break out there.

If the West Wind Legion can't handle those savages, then other legions will probably have to go to their aid, which is too dangerous. So my old man used the excuse of reporting for duty to transfer me back. I'll make further plans once things have settled down over there.”

Upon hearing Zara's words, Ron Sina fell into deep thought, and after a moment, he slowly spoke again:
"The Empire is really going through a long period of turmoil. The turmoil in the North has just ended, and now there is about to be turmoil in the Northwest. This makes me miss the warm South even more."

Zara looked at Ron Sina, who had a look of amazement on his face, and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then he said in a gloomy tone:
"Roncinna~ If you keep rambling on with me, then I have other things to do and I won't keep you company any longer."

Seeing Zara's sudden unfriendly attitude, Ron Sina was first surprised, then looked at the other's gloomy and cold eyes as if he understood something.

"Ah~ Young Master Zara, don't be in such a hurry. Let's talk things over slowly. Composure is the style of our nobles."

Seeing Ron Sina still looking lazy, Zara couldn't help but snort.

“Ron Sina, there’s no need to beat around the bush. We’re not stupid, and nothing can be done without leaving a trace. I don’t know if you were involved in what happened in the north, but I saw you here in the northwest.”

As she spoke, Zara looked at Ron Sina with a scrutinizing gaze, trying to glean something from his expression.

Faced with Zara's slightly aggressive gaze, Ron Sina didn't insist too much. He smiled, shook his head, and then slowly said:

"I knew that acting so hastily would definitely be noticed, but I didn't lead these things. It's already quite good that we've managed to do this well. Even if I were in charge, there would inevitably be a lot of disclosures."

Zara didn't interrupt Ron Sina as he continued explaining, as she was also very curious about what these Southerners were planning.

However, Ron Sina changed the subject and did not continue on that topic. Instead, his expression changed, and he looked at Zara with great enthusiasm.

"Alright, let's not talk about those trivial and sordid matters. The reason I called Young Master Zara over today is because there's something important to discuss."

Seeing that Ron Sina didn't continue, Zara's eyes flashed with a hint of regret, but she quickly regained her composure and looked at the suddenly energetic Ron Sina.

"Personally, I've long admired Young Master Zara and have always hoped to become friends with you. I wonder if Young Master Zara would be willing?"

Zara was visibly taken aback by the other party's request. He hadn't expected Ron Sina to say such a cheap thing to him.

“Roncinna? What do you mean by that? My father was Frederick IV’s treasurer, and I believe I don’t need to say more about your own identity and the actions of the Southern Provinces over the years.”

Seeing Zara's questioning gaze, Ron Sina wasn't surprised at all. After all, he already had a general understanding of what kind of person Zara was, and this answer was within his expectations. As long as the other party didn't leave immediately, there was still room for negotiation.

"Hey~ Hey~ Hey~ Young Master Zara, those grudges and entanglements, those rights and wrongs, are all adult matters. For us kids, it's not that serious yet. Besides, I just want to become the kind of friend you can trust and have genuine feelings for."

Zara's eyebrows twitched twice as she listened to Ron Sina's words, which sounded somewhat sincere but were also a little exaggerated.

"Really? But I remember you and that guy Ampal were getting really close. What happened? Why didn't he come over today?"

Faced with Zara's question, Ron Sina seriously argued for a moment, and only after realizing that the other party didn't mean it as a joke did he slowly explain:

"That guy Ampal almost got beaten to death after going out, and he's still unconscious. His cheap father has found a lot of pharmacists, potion makers, and alchemists to treat him, but the effect is so-so."

It is said that the plan is to wait until the end of the winter festival, then go to the cathedral of the Temple of the Eternal Sun, where the bishop will perform a holy light prayer to heal him.

Whether it will work or not, I don't know. I even went to see him; if it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, I would have thought he was lying there dead.

Zara was clearly surprised to hear Ron Sina's words. Although she often mocked Ampar for being an illegitimate child, she still highly respected his abilities.

"I see. That's a real pity. Without him, the Abe family would be too quiet."

Roncina remained noncommittal about what Zara said.

After all, it would ultimately be beneficial for Ron Sina to inherit the family's power if Ampar were to take over in the future. However, given the current situation, Ron Sina couldn't help but wonder if he should find another reliable and suitable candidate. "Young Master Zara, let's put everything else aside for now. Becoming your friend has always been one of my wishes."

Seeing the longing in the other person's eyes, Zara did not avoid the question this time, but stared directly at Ron Sina.

"Your suggestion is very interesting. Just like you said, those rights and wrongs are all adult grudges. In that sense, the two of us can indeed become friends. But what would I gain?"

Seeing Zara's wolfish appearance, Ron Sina remained completely calm. Facing Zara's predatory gaze, he composedly said:
"Of course, of course. Even the closest friends need mutual interests as a bond, and I value the emotional investment in friendships the most."

I heard that when Young Master Zara returned, he had an unpleasant experience at a banquet. Apparently, some arrogant brat embarrassed you.

As Ron Cina finished speaking, Zara, who had initially looked like a menacing wolf, began to rapidly change her expression, shifting between light and dark. She then abruptly raised her head, her eyes flashing fiercely as she glared at Ron Cina, who was reclining on the sofa.

"Are you here to make fun of me? Well, you certainly picked your target."

Seeing Zara's sudden change in expression, Ron Sina was startled by Zara's unexpected reaction, but then a surge of excitement rose within him. He hadn't expected Zara to react so strongly to this matter, which meant that the possibility of cooperation between the two sides had greatly increased.

"No, no, no~ How could that be, Young Master Zara? I'm not here to make fun of you at all; on the contrary, I'm here to seek cooperation."

After all, this guy who embarrassed you beat up one of our guys as soon as he arrived at the Royal Academy; he was incredibly arrogant.

As she spoke, she pointed to Anda, Hoylar, and the others sitting not far away. Anda, who seemed to be more seriously injured, even opened his mouth, revealing his knocked-out front tooth, for Zara to see.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this guy has been restless ever since he arrived in the capital. He's already fought several matches in just a few days. Speaking of which..."

Another group of people who got beaten up are actually people you're familiar with; you should know Freyr well.

As Ron Sina spoke eloquently, Zara relaxed from her aggressive stance and leaned back on the sofa, listening to him recount Havent's various misdeeds.

After a while, as Ron Sina stopped because he was thirsty, Zara spoke again in a gloomy tone:
"Hehehehe~ Ron Sina. I'm not that stupid pig Ferrer. You devised a simple plan, and Ferrer just walked right into it like an idiot. You guys really dared to think you could use me as a scapegoat~"

Faced with Zara's blatant exposure of his plans, Ron Sina showed no embarrassment or panic, and calmly continued:

“Young Master Zara, you’re not right. We just happen to have someone we both hate. I’m just suggesting that we cooperate to suppress this arrogant guy at the lowest possible cost. After all, the White Lion Legion’s influence is still very strong.”

We all know that unless we subdue that guy, none of us will have a good time in the capital.

After listening to Ron Sina's words, Zara rested her head on the sofa and stared into thought as she looked at the embossed ceiling in the private room.

Seeing the other person's expression, Ron Sina didn't seem to be in a hurry at all. He poured himself a glass of red wine and waited patiently.

"An interesting suggestion, but since it's a collaboration, shouldn't we clarify what each of us will contribute and what we will ultimately gain?"

Seeing that Zara had relented, Ron Sina was overjoyed. Although he had already suppressed the royalist children in various ways before Haven arrived, it all came to naught after this guy's arrival.

However, Ron Sina wasn't particularly sad or disappointed by the situation. After all, the little white lion would come sooner or later, and it was an obstacle they couldn't avoid. It was just a pity that they hadn't managed to disperse the forces here before he arrived, making his start even more difficult.

Looking at the royalist children who are slowly starting to peek out again, Roncinna couldn't help but sigh. It's true that man proposes, God disposes. He thought that by using Freyr to bring out the imperial princess, he could create a rift between the two factions.

But to his utter surprise, the Red Dragon Princess Alice chose to give up riding the Red Dragon and instead engage in hand-to-hand combat with Haven. What was most unacceptable to her was that Haven actually won, and the Red Dragon Princess did not harbor any resentment towards Haven.

After the plan failed, Ron Sina began to doubt his own abilities and was racking his brains for another way to punish Havent.

Unexpectedly, this guy had a conflict with Zara, the eldest son of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, at the party. Their fathers were a powerful nobleman in the North and the Emperor's most trusted minister. It would be quite interesting if the two sides developed a rift over such a trivial matter.

"Of course, of course. As close partners, we should naturally strengthen our relationship. Coincidentally, I have a new project that has recently come up. As a token of our sincerity in cooperating and as a testament to our friendship, I will give you half of the shares in this project."

Regarding the effort you mentioned, there's no need to rush. Smooth cooperation is built on a foundation of harmony and mutual trust between both parties. You can take a look at this.

As he spoke, Ron Sina pushed a magical parchment-like object in front of Zara.

"Clark balances? Hmm~ on Queen Street, not a bad location, hmm~ quite large indeed."

Zara looked at the contents of the parchment contract and smiled with satisfaction.

"Of course, the bigwigs at this auction house have put in a tremendous amount of effort. The entire market has now been set up. You can visit the physical store to see for yourself. Once you are satisfied, we can discuss in detail how to deal with this arrogant little white lion in the future."

"Ah~ you're right, Ron Sina, I'm starting to like you a little now, and I believe we can become good friends. Okay, I have to go now."

Watching Zara stand up, take the contract, and leave, Ron Sina smiled with satisfaction.

“Brother Ron Sina, this guy is too arrogant. Also, isn’t it too much of a price to give half of your shares to that guy?”

In a fairly good mood, Ron Sina picked up the glass of red wine on the table, took a sip, and then slowly explained:

"Anda~ These are all external things. For us, knowing that we will achieve the results we want in the future makes all the sacrifices we make now worthwhile. Besides, the Clark Scales have already been targeted by those guys from MI8. Since we can't use them for the time being, we might as well use them as bargaining chips. We might even get some unexpected gains."

And now I need to make the water a little muddier.

"Huh? What? What did you say?"

But Ron Sina, whose thoughts had already drifted away, did not continue to explain to the group.

(End of this chapter)