Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

However, those were all useless displays of strength.

Gravel has now used the power of the regent, and the Bereas and Zeferos families in the north of Milpotz, as well as the Aiuros family in the south, have all gathered their armies and formed a coalition with the royal army to completely surround Milpotz on its borders.

If negotiations break down, the coalition forces will immediately launch an attack.

But this is a situation that no one wants to see.

The negotiations began, and Albert spoke first:

"Prince Gravel, the Regent, warns Lord Robert to immediately proceed to the capital, Kyoto, to terminate the contract with Emperor Ober and to accept the investigation into the Silver Palace rebellion."

Albert's remarks were very restrained, unlike the aggressive tone of his earlier letter.

The main reason is that even though he is the regent representing Gravel, he is of the same generation as Rob, and the other party is a powerful figure in a territory. Moreover, this kind of negotiation, which is sure to win, is just a formality, so it is natural to save face for the other party and make it easier for the other party to serve His Highness Gravel better in the future.

"It's possible, but I have one condition."

Robert seemed to disregard Albert, reclining in his chair and casually asking, "Can you get the king to lead his troops to retreat first?"

"Bang bang bang!"

"Robert Nottos Greirat!"

Albert, who had originally intended to just go through the motions, was like a powder keg ready to explode. Seeing Robert's attitude, he immediately slammed his fist on the table, pointed at him, and roared, "Don't forget your situation! You're just like a rat in a gutter, waiting for His Highness Gravel's benevolent favor. What right do you have to negotiate here!"

"Does Prince Gravel dare to fight?"

Rob had no interest in being the riddle teller. He smiled calmly and said, "I think the reason why Prince Gravel is so assertive is because he wants to use me as a scapegoat, to make both sides put on a show of force, and then the Notos family will surrender to Prince Gravel under pressure, thus allowing Prince Gravel to establish his authority throughout Asura."

"But if a real war breaks out, are the other three noble families really willing to risk heavy losses and launch a full-scale attack?"

Rob stared at Albert with wolf-like eyes, his expression sinister. "Prince Gravel is called His Highness because even though he is now the Regent, he is still just a prince."

"Robert Nottos Greirat."

Albert was caught off guard and didn't know how to answer for a moment, so he escalated the situation by asking, "If you're saying that, does that mean you don't intend to be loyal to the royal family?"

"I am sorry."

Rob smiled and waved his hand, "I am loyal to His Majesty the King, not Prince Gravel."

Chapter 261: The Implied Meaning

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without a Transfer Event [Chapter 261] The Implied Meaning

Chapter 261: The Implied Meaning

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"Tsk..."

Albert was rendered speechless. He had tried to steer the conversation toward Rob's disloyalty to the royal family to put pressure on him, but Rob simply wouldn't have it.

If it were Piliemon, he probably wouldn't dare to talk back like that.

“Pilimon is known as a coward in the capital’s aristocratic circles, so how come his son has become so tough?”

Albert muttered to himself, then said with a solemn expression, "For over four hundred years since the restoration of the Kingdom of Asura, the royal family has never bowed its head before that nobleman. I advise Your Excellency Robert not to challenge the royal family's bottom line."

"Maybe I'll be the first one..."

Rob casually fiddled with his fingernails, seemingly completely unconcerned about the pressure from Gravel.

"Your Excellency should be well aware that Prince Gravel cannot afford to delay. His Majesty appointed Prince Gravel as regent just a few days ago, and he has already clashed with one of the four great families of Gravel. The King's army is depleting Asra's treasury every day he is stationed there. If His Majesty thinks this is a problem with Prince Gravel's ability, then what kind of situation will Prince Gravel face?"

"Your Highness need not worry about that matter, Lord Robert!"

Albert bluffed, "The mobilization of the King's army was authorized by His Majesty, Prince Graville. Lord Robert, I advise you not to wait until His Majesty's patience runs out before you regret it."

"Anyway, I have the entire Milpotts territory to support me, so I can afford to wait."

Rob stood up, patted the hem of his wool coat, turned his back to Albert, and gave him a disdainful look, saying, "It seems this negotiation won't work out. Your Excellency Albert, go back to your room and think carefully about my terms. Remember to bring some gifts next time you come."

After saying that, he walked out of the hall.

"Wait, the gift Lord Robert is referring to is..."

Albert asked, puzzled.

"A gift worthy of the Nottos family. Please trouble Your Excellency Albert to convey this to Prince Gravel. His Highness will surely understand what kind of gift to give."

Robert smiled, then, wearing gleaming crocodile-skin riding boots, he left amidst the clatter of his soles against the ground, surrounded by the Northern Emperor, the Northern King, and the Northern Saints.

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"Everyone says that Robert is mediocre and of average intelligence, but today I realized that I was fooled by the rumors."

After Robert left, Albert looked out the window with resentment and said...

"Since we're leaving tomorrow anyway, why don't we go for a stroll in the streets and buy a couple of bottles of wine for Uncle?"

Rudius patted Albert on the shoulder and left the hall.

"Let's go for a walk."

Izoruti patted Albert on the shoulder and then left the hall, leaving behind a fresh, light fragrance as she departed.

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The three people were walking down the street, with Albert and Izzo Lute leading the way and Rudius following behind.

It was early spring in Asura, and it was still a bit chilly in the evenings.

"It truly lives up to its reputation as a wine city; wine is everywhere on the streets."

"Izoruti sighed."

The girl looked around. Although she was already the Water Queen, she had not practiced the process of traveling thousands of miles to seek knowledge and rarely left the capital. This was her first time in the Milpotz territory.

"However, their business doesn't seem to be doing too well."

The street was lined with wine shops, with rows of tall wine barrels displayed in front of the shops, but there were hardly any customers inside, and the whole street was rather deserted.

"Hey, is anyone there? How much is your wine?"

Rudius shouted into a shop.

"Here it comes!"

The shop manager was a plump middle-aged man whose coarse cloth shirt was covered in patches. As he came out, he glanced at the three young women at the door. His eyes darted around, and he knew that a big deal was coming.

"Our wine is the best quality in the area, and it's also inexpensive."

As the shopkeeper spoke, he scooped three bowls of deep red wine from the bucket and handed them to Albert, Rudius, and Izzo.

“A large bucket like this costs only one silver coin.”

The store manager patted the wine barrel and said.

Wow, so cheap?

Rudius sighed, saying that when he was in La Noa, an Asura silver coin was only enough to buy three bottles of broken wine.

This is still in Asura, and wine is not a common commodity during the winter and spring seasons.

"There's nothing I can do. Although I wanted to sell it for a high price, the area is now surrounded by soldiers, so caravans from other territories can't get in, and the wine can't be sold. If this stuff is left out for too long, it will turn into vinegar. This is the only way I can sell it."

The store manager shook his head helplessly and said with a hand gesture.

Is this the case throughout Grip?

"Albert asked."

"Yes."

The store manager said.

"If the wine city of Greppu can't sell its wines when demand exceeds supply, what about the other industries in the Milpotts territory?"

Albert thought to himself, but the more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. "If that's the case, then Robert Notos Greirat won't last long either. So why does he have the confidence to negotiate with Prince Gravel?"

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Albert, and he suddenly had a strategy to deal with Robert.

"Let's take a look at the others."

After noticing Albert's expression, Rudius casually declined the offer to the shopkeeper, and the three of them returned to the mansion arranged by the Notos family.

Albert's mood brightened, and he patted Rudius on the shoulder, praising him, "Rudius, didn't you notice this a long time ago? That's why you suggested going shopping?"

"No, no, no, elder brother, you misunderstand. It's just that I used to sell blackboards when I was in Sharia, so I have a habit of going out to investigate the situation in the city."

Rudius said modestly.

This is the time when Albert is most relaxed with him.

Rudius knew very well that if he wanted to protect his and Alice's child, he either had to defeat Albert in the future or eliminate Albert.

Alice is now nearly four months pregnant. When will she be able to defeat Albert again?

The optimal solution is to eliminate Albert and frame Robert tonight.

Although protected by the Water King Izuru, he has many ways to kill Albert, such as:

"On a quiet spring night, a bolt of lightning struck the Nottos family mansion..."

However, before leaving the capital, he received a secret order from the king, instructing him to do everything in his power to prevent war between the royal domain and the Milpotz territory.

If Albert is eliminated here, war will inevitably break out.

On one side is his and Alice's child and future happiness; on the other is the king's secret decree.

In Asura, failing to carry out the king's secret order would inevitably lead to the loss of Alice and the child.

After making his decision, Rudius chose to spare Albert's life.

"Rudius?"

Izuru seemed to sense the murderous aura emanating from Rudeus, so she shook his shoulder and said, "You have a strong murderous aura about you. Although I understand your desire to kill Rob and make a name for yourself, he is protected by the Northern Emperor, the Northern King, and the Northern Saints. If you act rashly, the rest of us may not be able to get out alive, and the child in Alice's belly will be fatherless."

"Ah, thank you for reminding me, Miss Izoruti."

Rudius wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and said to Albert and Izuru, "Brother, Miss Izuru, I'm going to rest now."

"Well, there's a tough battle to fight tomorrow, so get some sleep."

Albert confidently stated that he seemed to have found a way to break the deadlock.

After Rudius returned to the room, Albert stood up, put his arm around Izuru's slender waist, and skillfully kissed her fair, jade-like cheek, saying, "Shall we do something tonight?"

Izuru didn't resist; instead, her face flushed red, and she said shyly in a low voice, "What...what do you want to do..."

"How about we sleep together tonight?"

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Chapter 262: Seeking the Middle, Taking the Best

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Chapter 262] Seeking the Middle, Achieving the Best

Chapter 262: Seeking the Middle, Taking the Best

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"Where is Nakur?"

Before entering the council hall, Rob glanced at the Northern Emperor, Northern King, and Northern Saint behind him and noticed that the Northern Saint Nakur was missing.

"I'm sorry, Lord Robert, he drank too much last night and was unconscious this morning. I was afraid he would mess things up, so I didn't wake him."

Nakur's brother, North Saint Jad, replied.

"Oh, then remember to deduct one silver coin from him this month."

After speaking to the butler beside him, Robert pushed open the door and entered the hall.

Just as Rob had predicted, the two sides sat down at the negotiating table again the next day.

"I thought His Excellency Albert would go straight back."

Rob remained utterly disdainful of Albert. He didn't even glance at the three people across the negotiating table, casually sitting down and joking, "Does His Highness agree to let the King lead the army to retreat first?"

"Lord Robert never intended for King to lead the army to retreat first, did he?"

This time, Albert spoke with more confidence, his index finger tapping the table. "Let's stop with the small talk and get straight to the point. What are Lord Robert's conditions?"

“Heh heh, since you’ve said that, then Your Excellency Albert must also know that I can only speak like this within my territory. Once I leave the territory, my life and death are not in my own hands. Therefore, I certainly will not leave the territory until Your Highness Gravel fulfills my conditions.”

Rob sighed in relief, straightening his posture. A ray of morning light shone on his smooth face, highlighting the clear lines of his high nose. Although not as handsome as Luke, he was still a good-looking man.