Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

The secretary's face had turned pale.

Anna was even whiter than her face!

There are only four other candidates in total.

Where on earth did this man gather these eighteen regional warlords from?

Besides, is this something that can be said in public?

With so many people here, if this matter reaches Crusch's ears, the Hexin Merchant Guild will have another charge of plotting a rebellion tomorrow.

Anna finally raised her hand, interrupting Subaru Natsuki.

"Wait a moment."

"Flugel, do you know what you're saying?"

“Kurshion has the support of the Duke of Karlsten, the kingdom’s army, and a large number of nobles. Our family’s influence in the capital is still shallow, and the other candidates have no reason to heed our call.”

"What makes you think that such a war can be won so easily?"

Natsuki Subaru remained silent for two breaths.

"I don't understand military affairs."

Anna's hand froze in mid-air.

The secretary also completely lost her voice.

The white-haired youth spoke with complete composure.

"But military strategy only produces fools."

"All we know is that true heroes rise up when the opportunity arises. Now that the five lords have gathered in the capital, it is time to swear a blood oath and jointly punish the great traitor."

"This battle will determine the history of the next five hundred years and the final fate of Lugnica."

Anna rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

She was certain now!

The man in front of me could not possibly be an undercover agent sent by another force.

No force would allow a spy who had only infiltrated the Chamber of Commerce for half a day to directly approach a candidate for the Wang election and persuade her to rebel.

But this is not good news, because the current situation is more troublesome than going undercover...

Fortunately, Julius is not at the Chamber of Commerce tonight.

If the First Knight, who upheld the code of chivalry, had heard these words, he probably would have already drawn his sword and beheaded Flügel.

Anna rubbed her temples, trying to keep her tone steady.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

Anna held considerable prestige within the Chamber of Commerce; her voice immediately silenced everyone outside.

She said to Natsuki Subaru:

"Fluguer, you've had quite a bit to drink today."

Natsuki Subaru's eyes immediately lit up:

"Not much! If Lady Anna wishes to drink with me, I can certainly drink as much as I want!"

Anna took a deep breath.

"Go back and rest tonight."

"We'll handle the Chamber of Commerce's predicament; you don't need to worry about it. Just continue to keep the accounts in order tomorrow."

Subaru Natsuki frowned.

"Good strategy, but I'd like to make some modifications."

“No changes are needed,” Anna said, playing the role of a negotiation expert.

"You! Don't! Want! It!"

"If you can only keep accounts and can't solve Lady Anna's deepest problem, then this accountant—"

Natsuki Subaru suddenly flicked his sleeve.

"What use is it to me!"

"You said not long ago that you would starve to death if you didn't have this job."

"Times change."

Anna was no longer willing to follow his line of thought.

“Take him back to his room.”

The secretary quickly approached Subaru Natsuki and asked him to leave the meeting room.

Natsuki Subaru was still unwilling to give up, and while backing away, he reached out his hand to Anna.

"Lady Anna, this is an opportunity not to be missed!"

"Even if you are unwilling to issue the edict yourself, I can draft one for you first. Once the feudal lords respond tomorrow, the great undertaking can be accomplished!"

"No."

"You! Absolutely not!"

"I think you, Lady Anna, are deliberately rejecting my request because you see that Crusch is growing stronger every day!"

"But what you don't know is that it is precisely your fear that fuels and makes her powerful!"

The door closed in front of Natsuki Subaru.

In the corridor, Natsuki Subaru could still be heard urging Anna to reconsider through the door.

The other members, comforted by Anna, left dejectedly, unable to rebel.

Ultimately, the incident was definitively classified as an employee's drunken and disorderly conduct...

In the meeting room, the secretary wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

"Lady Anna, do you really want to keep this person in the merchant guild?"

Anna glanced down at the ledger on the table, then thought about how Natsuki Subaru had looked earlier.

"Let's keep it for now."

Anna raised her hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear and looked toward the door with a complicated expression.

Given the other person's behavior pattern... she always felt that if she really kicked them out, they would starve to death immediately...

Sigh~ My family is kind-hearted and can't stand seeing this...

"Then tomorrow..."

"Let him continue calculating the accounts tomorrow."

"But remember one thing! Never let him touch the Chamber of Commerce seal or letterhead. We suspect he hasn't given up..."

"As ordered."

……

Natsuki Subaru returned to the guest room arranged by the Chamber of Commerce and tossed and turned in bed.

He thought Anna was good in every way, except that she was too indecisive.

Faced with such a golden opportunity, they refused to even issue a forged imperial edict.

However, this indecisiveness is somewhat reminiscent of Yuan Shao during his time as the leader of the alliance.

I never imagined that this little Lugnica could have two Yuan Shaos!

What a pair of smiling tigers, two black sharks!

Since she was hesitant to make this decision, he, as her strategist, naturally had to share her burden.

Subaru Natsuki made a decision: since Anna was unwilling to issue the decree, he would draft one for her and send it to the other four candidates.

Once they lead their fierce warriors to the Xin Merchant Guild, Anna will understand her good intentions.

"Great fortune! Absolutely the best fortune!"

Natsuki Subaru patted the blankets and sat up in bed.

But then he frowned.

What should I do if I can't read?

In the past, Natsuki Subaru was unwilling to learn characters on his own because he was afraid that reading too many books would make him feel stale.

But with the greater good at hand, we can't worry about all that now!

Ours isn't afraid of acid, not afraid at all!

Starting today!

Learn to write!

Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru seemed to see the world responding to his manifesto in the future.

The moment Anna resolves her current predicament, and I can rightfully sit down and have a drink with her!

From this moment on, history changed dramatically!

[The Chamber of Commerce's actions have become a timeless classic in Lugnica!]

The great sage Frugel, having just returned to the world, is about to wreak havoc.

Natsuki Subaru lay back down contentedly.

This time he closed his eyes.

After a long time, I still didn't feel sleepy.

The bed was soft, the room was quiet, and I was still feeling the effects of the alcohol.

It's the perfect time to sleep.

But he always felt that something was missing.

Natsuki Subaru turned over in the blankets, and a glass bead hidden in his clothes poked his chest.

He paused.

It turned out to be the case.

These past few days my mount has been hanging on my waist, but tonight it suddenly turned into a bead. No wonder I felt so uncomfortable lying down.

Natsuki Subaru got out of bed, locked the door from the inside, drew the curtains, and finally blew out the oil lamp on the table.

"Alright, close the gate, turn off the lanterns, and don't disturb the night patrol dogs."

After confirming that no one was watching outside, he took out a glass bead from his clothes and untied the [Al-Shamu] talisman.

A faint magical light spread through the darkness.

Capela reappeared on the bed.

She still only had a head and a small section of her chest, her disheveled golden hair scattered among the bedding. The suffocation of being trapped inside the beads had not yet subsided when she saw Natsuki Subaru opening his arms to greet her.

My darling, I miss you so much!

Subaru Natsuki's face lit up with joy!

Unfortunately, fearing that it would trigger their conspiracy and expose his identity, he dared not say a word.

Capela's eyes held a mixture of fear and joy.

Thankfully, Subaru Natsuki has finally released her!

To my surprise, why did Natsuki Subaru let her out while he was sleeping?

"What do you want to do to me?"

Capela's crimson eyes trembled uncontrollably.

Natsuki Subaru remained silent, gently placing his index finger near her lips and shaking his head to signal her to keep quiet.

Capela was even more frightened...