NOVEL NEXT Chapter 185: Name Your Price
Logan had too much to do after returning from the labyrinth, so much planning to do and also working with his new advisors, each of them were useful in forming his new kingdom.
His only saving grace was that even if he did not train, the mana in the form of experience was given by his creatures who not only absorbed it from crystals but from killing for food.
Logan had also placed large crystal farms outside of his castle to feed the creatures who would be prey for his tamed monsters, making the experience even richer.
Just as he was about to get up to eat, he was told someone had come to meet him as the king.
"Oh, who is it this time?" Logan said, placing his hand on his chin while sitting on his throne.
"It is… Princess Vianell and young Princess Myrea… from the Kingdom of Elris," Leonard reported as Ferris soon announced their arrival.
"We present Princess Vianell, First Princess of the Kingdom of Elris, and Princess Myrea, Second Princess of the Kingdom of Elris. They are welcomed to Rosethorn, the heart of the Kingdom of Highrule, and to his majesty, King Logan."
Rubina, Lisa, and most of the important people quickly stopped what they were doing and joined him in the throne room, knowing this was probably going to be an important meeting.
The two girls took their time to stand in front of Logan, walking slowly with a large entourage of guards, maids, and an advisor behind them.
"We greet you, Hero of Taming, and recognize your separation from the kingdom…" Vianell said, bowing slightly.
Myrea, as always, silently observed. Logan was interested in her point of view, as she did not speak but seemed to have something more going on in her thoughts.
"Just Logan will be fine. You are both the first two who treated me well. I welcome you to my new kingdom. Now, I know we have our differences to settle, so let's go to my meeting room. I think I will find it far more enjoyable to speak face to face." Logan got up, and everyone followed him to the meeting room next to the throne room.
"You have such a beautiful castle, Logan… I wonder how you managed to create it in such a short amount of time," he heard Vianell say from behind him. He only took a small glance but saw the glint in her eyes as she looked around.
"I have many creatures, you see… some can make a house in mere hours and are taught to not only create them but make them in a form of art. They are currently working on my dungeons…" Logan added the last part to warn that he would not take well to being seen as a weakling or a lesser in negotiations.
"I… wouldn't dare, Logan. We only came to accept you as a new king, and negotiate," Vianell said, staring at the daring boy who had changed so much, thanks to her father and his advisors.
"I wasn't directing those words to you, princess. You should know who it would be directed to, but I also extend a friendly hand in peace, for now." Logan finally stood before the meeting room as a guard opened the door to let them in.
"Good. Now, let's speak as equals. We will need to work out the details so we can move forward. As you know, the demons will come in millions, and I need to prepare my own forces," Logan continued.
As soon as everyone sat down at the round table with originally twelve seats, they began to speak.
"So, first off, you have accepted our kingdom. We would like to negotiate the land we will keep, and we would also like to purchase additional land," Logan began, having already been informed of the zones they needed after his advisor took a tour in the sky to see what would be good additions for their kingdom.
"Sure thing. We can't accept it right away, but I am sure if we open communications with my father, he will have an answer to them right away," Vianell nodded as her team began to wait for Logan's explanation.
"Well, let's start then. This is a map of the territory I want to have and the parts I want to purchase. I won't extend much knowing your kingdom's size. I will also be buying from our neighbors to the north. I only want peaceful negotiations, so please make sure you clarify that part," Logan began. He used a hologram Marie embedded in a crystal using her magic of illusion, which impressed the princesses and their entourage.
"To think you already have such… technology. How much would it cost to be given such wonderful…" Vianell was more impressed with what she was seeing than the content spoken. She knew it would be revolutionary for the war situation.
"It isn't my personal magic, but it does use the crystals I produce, and yes, I do produce these and any crystals found in my kingdom," Logan clarified, knowing that if they knew he had a mine, they would want to invade him for that.
"Produce crystals?" someone within the group called out in an incredulous tone.
"Sure, they are actually two species of monsters that I have especially for this. Don't ask more, please. I know every nation has a secret or two, right?" Logan winked while keeping the conversation forward.
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"About the lands, we will need to set a price. They seem to be woodlands and not near a major border of one of our nobles, so they will most likely be accepted. Now, how will payment be done and how much are you offering?" Vianell asked after speaking with her people.
"We can pay in crystals or money, you decide. We have already worked a stable chain with the empire a few days ago; they will be buying crystals in bulk. So I will ask you to name your price, and I will pay it," Logan said with a smile. He wanted the Kingdom of Elris to know that they had enough money to pay any amount they would ask.
"I will work the details with my father then. Give me a few hours. Now then… what will be your compensation for us giving you your kingdom…" Vianell said, trying to word it as gently as possible.
"Name your price, we will pay," Logan said without batting an eye. He knew he would have to pay them to keep them off him for now. He needed to amass more power to fight any kingdom off in the future.