Can't I develop my own character?

Chapter 119: Black skirt, white stockings, does the Duke like this? [6k]

Maganna felt a little strange and wondered if she was sick.

"Why do I feel so uncomfortable being with Ryan?"

She muttered in confusion.

She had asked Ryan to pick out clothes for her just now, and she hadn't thought much about it. After all, it was supposed to be her and Ryan together. She would go back to the West as soon as this matter was done.

As a result, when Ryan praised her, she actually felt a little flustered and confused, so much so that she drove Ryan away just after she chose a set of Maganna.

"Strange, why am I sick?"

Magna stood in front of the mirror and looked.

Her soft white hair was spread out, and she wore a black lace headband on her head. The exquisite black silk dress perfectly set off her figure. The sleeves were ruffled, and the hanging edges were decorated with white lace patterns. Under the hem of the skirt, her "slender" legs in white silk were revealed, and she wore a pair of black Mary Jane shoes with soles that were five centimeters high.

At this moment, Maganna looked like an exquisite doll.

"Ryan actually likes to dress like this? It's not bad looking, but I'm more used to wearing armor after all."

"No, maybe Ryan didn't dare to say it wasn't good-looking. After all, he's my subordinate, so he has to say something nice."

"Um..."

Does it look good or not?

Maganna began to feel conflicted. She had just let Ryan go, and now things were in a state of limbo. Now, if she asked Ryan to come back, what would that be? A monkey trick? Grand Duchess Maganna was not that kind of person.

Oh, got it.

Maganna walked out of the tent and roared twice.

"Iverson! Iverson! Come to me and die!"

dong dong dong dong!

The sound of heavy strides hitting the ground echoed in the camp, and in less than a moment, Iverson's giant figure rushed over.

"Grand Duke, you're looking for me?!"

Iverson smiled innocently.

The Grand Duke ordered that I be available at any time.

"Do you think I look good in this outfit?" asked Maganna.

"Dress?" Iverson was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head. "Grandpa, I was about to ask you last time, why are you dressing like a woman lately?"

Magna: "..."

"The Grand Duke looks better in armor, so mighty and majestic! That's the Grand Duke we all want! Now this outfit... well, it looks like something a woman would wear."

Magna said woodenly: "I am a woman."

Iverson was stunned: "Yeah, the Grand Duke is also a woman, I almost forgot."

"Iverson."

"Ah, Grand Duke?"

"You stepped on my shadow with your left foot."

boom!

Iverson was hit high and flew out, leaving a big hole in the distance.

"Humph!"

Magna clapped her hands, turned and walked into the tent.

"Phew~ I feel much better now."

After giving Iverson a sneer, Maganna now felt better in every way, and the awkwardness she had felt when getting along with Ryan just now also disappeared.

"It must be an illusion."

She has decided that this is how she wants to dress, and if anyone dares to say it doesn’t look good, she will chop off their legs!

...

Ryan didn't know that his sudden inspiration would harm the Iverson brothers. He originally wanted to see what Maganna would look like in white stockings. Lolita, white stockings, black skirt, this is simply a dreamy two-dimensional character.

He actually tried to sculpt a loli last time when he was sculpting Norsia, but he was never satisfied with it. The main reason was that he lacked the skills and experience.

Perhaps it was because of the comparison with Maganna, a real legal loli, whose attributes in all aspects were too perfect, that Ryan always subconsciously compared them, and ultimately rejected his own face-shaping plan.

Therefore, Ryan has no plans to crush Loli for the time being. Compared to this, it is more realistic to take the Grand Duke as the sprint target.

After all, it’s not impossible to have a real-life adult strategy guide. Isn’t that how the character storylines all unfold?

Date her and make her shy!

Then start living a shameless life.

If he could really enter the personal storyline of the Grand Duke, it would actually be beneficial to the peaceful unification of the Augustus Empire. Thinking of this, Ryan felt that he was indeed making an important contribution to the empire.

"Come to think of it, I remember quite a bit about the princess's personal storyline."

In the plot of the game, Ryan rushed past the princess, but the Grand Duke had not yet reached that level, not to mention Hainuo, whose plot line was not opened until much later.

However, he still has something on Hainuo, which he can use to his advantage. It's just a little dangerous. After all, Hainuo is a seventh-level Holy Word Master. If he fights desperately and takes him to see the God of Death, it will be a big loss.

So let's put Hainuo aside for now. As long as he is obedient, there will be no problem.

While thinking, Ryan called an iron-blooded soldier and drove him towards the castle.

He had to go to the castle to deal with Karkat's affairs...well, on behalf of the Grand Duke.

On the way, Ryan opened the game and took a look at the situation on Charlie's side. After attacking the granary, the Holy Blood Legion did not attack again, and the joint army did not move, neither attacking nor retreating. Ryan guessed that they were having an internal conflict at the moment.

Kosol is gone, the main forces have been damaged and the only ones left are commanders from various countries, so how should we fight next?

The officers of various countries are definitely not willing to submit to each other, and they may have already started to pass the buck. It is estimated that it will not take long for the Northern Alliance army to withdraw.

But by that time, it will be the battlefield of the Holy Blood Legion.

Given Xia Li's personality, she would definitely not watch Experience escape. And yesterday's battle not only stunned the Northern Alliance, but also the nobles of the Lot Kingdom.

As long as this coalition army is defeated, the reputation of "Lot God of War" will resound throughout the entire Northern Alliance.

Ryan guessed that Elvian was so angry that her breasts were aching.

Arriving at the castle, Ryan was invited by Her Highness 'Vine' and led by a maid into a courtyard. From a distance, he saw 'Vine' enjoying afternoon tea with 'Lin Qi'.

"Oh my, Lin Qi, you are here too."

Ryan raised his hand and greeted his old friend Lin Qi.

"You guys go down first."

'Weine' asked the maids around her to leave, leaving only 'Nosia' as the close guard. At this time, the only people left in the entire courtyard were her, 'Lin Qi', 'Nosia' and Ryan who came last.

Four people, one mind!

"Let me say a few words first." Ryan took a sip of red tea and waved his hand, motioning for 'Nosia' to sit down as well.

"That guy Karkat actually contacted the Grand Duke secretly. It seems he's desperate. The Grand Duke replied to him. When the time comes, that guy will launch a mutiny. The Grand Duke will pretend to cooperate with the outside forces. Let's see how many traitors will jump out this time."

"When Karkat attacks, he'll be a rebel. We can kill him and take control of the imperial army. Then, Weine can ascend to the throne and sign an alliance with the Kingdom of Lot."

"I'm going to let Ina go over there, what do you think?"

Karcart must die, and this wave will also purify the management of the imperial nobles. If anyone is willing to follow Karcart in rebellion, they will be killed together.

The Grand Duke's role is naturally to conduct sting operations, otherwise Karkat would not have the courage.

However, this will probably result in the loss of some troops, but there is no other way. Keeping such a guy with uncertain loyalty will only cause trouble. Now that the Augustus Empire is in his hands, what Ryan has to do is to continue to purify and eliminate all factors that may lead to civil unrest.

"Rather than Ina, why not let Xia Li reveal her identity?" 'Vine' pondered. "Xia Li is right over there. She's trying to win over the Kingdom of Lot for the Empire, and she'll eventually join the High Lords Council. As for Ina, let's just leave her to Barron. I have too much on my plate, and I need her to help me out."

"That's fine..."

Ryan originally planned to let 'Ina' use this wave of achievements to open a channel to the High Lords Council, but it doesn't matter. The power is in his hands. Isn't it his decision who enters the High Lords?

On the contrary, there are indeed fewer roles that deal with government affairs. Looking at the wives, only 'Vine' and 'Ina' are good at these, and the others are all about killing.

This is a serious imbalance.

"Vene, what are your thoughts on the future management of the Augustus Empire?"

"Lin Qi, is there any movement from the Janus Gate? Do they have any ideas about the Northern Alliance?"

"And Norsia, you're leveling up too slowly. Go back and find a rift in the other world."

After half an hour of friendly conversation, Ryan exchanged ideas with 'himself' and reached an agreement.

He didn't intend to directly interfere with the development of the trumpets, but he had to exchange information occasionally. After all, there was too little time for inner monologue, and most of the time Ryan didn't know what they were going to do.

Therefore, regular and in-depth communication is necessary.

According to 'Weine's' idea, after dealing with Karkat, the imperial army will be reorganized and handed over to 'Nosia' to lead.

It's just that Norsia's level isn't high enough. An Imperial General should be at least level five or even level six, right? This can only be improved slowly.

Fortunately, there is "Charlie" to back him up. When the two countries form an alliance, they can drag "Charlie" into the High Lords' Conference... Well, let's wait until the Grand Duke returns to the West. Otherwise, Ryan is worried that she will be so angry that she will jump up and hit someone.

It just so happens that the engagement party is tomorrow night. Taking this opportunity, Ryan will let Karkat attack Barron tomorrow in the name of Maganna, with internal and external support.

This is equivalent to a token of allegiance. If Karkat doesn't do it, it will be a slow death.

If you do it, it will speed up the death, and at the same time you can clean up the empire's military and political affairs and kill all the nobles who still have ideas.

...

After a tea party with the trumpets, Ryan and Lin Qi walked out of the castle together.

I haven't taken a walk with my first wife for a long time.

The main reason was that the situation at the Janus Gate was too complicated. Even Lin Qi, as a saint, could not do whatever she wanted, so the two of them spent too little time together. Ryan's plan to have her team up with Xia Li to play QQ had not yet been realized.

But there is still time for a walk. After all, he and 'Lin Qi' are old friends, and no one will say anything.

You know, Old Joe was thinking of bringing him up with Lin Qi.

"Hmm? You guys..."

Not long after I walked out of the castle, I met Hainuo coming back from outside.

Since Casradi was temporarily living in the castle, she stayed with him, just to protect him.

After all, he was worried about leaving Casradi alone in Barron. At least after the situation was completely stabilized, Hainuo would consider returning to St. Marian College.

"Hello, Ms. Heino." Ryan greeted with a smile.

Lin Qi just glanced at him lightly, without any intention of speaking.

"Hello, Earl Ryan, and...the Saint."

Hainuo really didn't want to be with Lin Qi for even a moment.

"I'll go back first." Lin Qi said to Ryan, turned around and got on the carriage of Janus Church.

"Then I will also..."

"Lord Ryan, wait a moment."

Heino called Ryan to stop.

"What's up?"

"You...you seem to have a very good relationship with Saint Lin Qi."

Ryan chuckled. "Princess Kasiladi should have told you, right? Lin Qi and I have known each other since we were in Berman City. Back then, she wasn't even a saint yet... Haha~ I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but if Lin Qi hadn't become a saint, maybe she and I could have become a couple."

"Oh?"

Hainuo nodded secretly. Casradi did tell her about her time in Berman City. Ryan and Lin Qi were friends before she arrived.

Then she joined and it became a threesome.

I didn't expect Ryan and Lin Qi to have such a good relationship?

Now it seems that this is obviously a game between one person and a team of two... Hainuo sighed, Casradi, you really deserve to lose.

Not only was he betrayed by his subordinates, but the most trusted 'Lin Qi' also defected with the Janus Gate. Although it was eventually explained as an 'internal decision of the Janus Gate', as a saint, if she really wanted to help, she could still do it, right?