"And this powerful existence does not wish for us to face Sofia in our best state."
Roland picked up after Alina, smiling as he spoke, "In other words, our chances of winning might not be high, but they are certainly not zero."
Alina’s eyes imdiately turned fiery.
"It’s so good to have you. If it were just , I would definitely have been deceived."
"You’re entangled in the situation, while I’m a clear observer." Roland enjoyed Alina’s praise but remained modest.
"Even though as an observer you see clearly, most others couldn’t see through it." Alina wasn’t simply flattering him; it was a truth she admitted she couldn’t manage herself.
If she couldn’t manage it, then the short-sighted officials in the Jin Yuan Kingdom would be even more oblivious.
If only our Jin Yuan Kingdom had a wise man like Roland...
Suddenly, Alina shivered with a revelation and excitent as she stood up, realizing the blind spot.
To perform an accurate divination, she asked Roland many questions, including the real reason for his tour with the Sif Empire.
Roland did not hide anything.
Their lives were linked together, already passengers on the sa boat, so apart from his identity as a Transmigrator, there was no need to hide other matters.
Alina tentatively proposed, "Roland, are you interested in coming to our country for a speaking tour and temporarily acting as our Pri Minister?"
"Huh?" Roland was stunned.
A speaking tour was certainly no problem; spreading knowledge in the Jin Yuan Kingdom was only beneficial to him. Acting as Pri Minister would increase his control over the Jin Yuan Kingdom, which was also advantageous.
But he was, after all, a foreigner; was it feasible?
"Is it appropriate?"
Seeing Roland not refusing but rely hesitating, Alina couldn’t help but laugh.
"Appropriate, it’s way too appropriate! We have a legend in the Jin Yuan Kingdom that only with foreign and female leadership is it a true Jin Yuan Kingdom."
"You’re the foreigner, and I’m the woman, so..."
Seeing Alina almost about to pounce, Roland knew that hesitating any further would be unreasonable.
This was inherently a mutually beneficial arrangent, so why decline?
"Alright, I’ll go back and discuss it with Sif and find a suitable ti..."
Alina couldn’t help but give Roland a disdainful glance, "Don’t discuss it anymore, everyone knows Sif only listens to you. Why put on an act? Besides, do we have much ti?"
Roland didn’t particularly like the first part of Alina’s comnt, but the latter part was truth.
Ti was their greatest enemy.
"Alright."
"Let’s go, I can’t wait any longer. Let’s set out now, return to Xidai in three days, and I’ll pick a fief without an owner for you. You’ll beco Count Leon. This way, no one will dare to oppose you being Pri Minister."
Before he could react, Alina tightly gripped his hand as if afraid he would imdiately run away.
Roland chuckled and shook his head, "Even if we’re in a hurry, I should at least write a letter to my family. Besides, if you just make a Count, what will others think?"
"Alright then, we’ll set off tomorrow, and I’ll send soone to deliver the letter."
Alina smiled as radiantly as a flower, looking at the dimming candlelight and Roland, who shone softly like a pearl in the dim light, feeling particularly delighted.
In response to Roland’s final doubt, she softly said, "I have a way to silence others. No one understands Jin Yuan better than . You should focus on being a good Pri Minister."
From despair to hope, it only takes one day.
Who dares to say Roland cannot create miracles?
No matter how formidable Sofia is, she is still flesh and blood. At the sa tier, even if invincible, she cannot withstand the soul blood link uniting the four of us.
The sacred link binds our flesh and soul.
There is nothing to fear; let’s go!
That night, Alina was too excited to sleep.
Roland, however, was troubled about how to explain to Sif.
He knew Sif was understanding and would surely empathize, which made him feel all the more guilty.
He had promised to visit a friend before leaving, but after setting off, ended up going to another country for a speaking tour and even taking an official position; it was quite a large difference.
Think as he might, all he could offer was sincerity.
From Alina’s prophecy to seeing through the false prophecy, he did not hide anything.
To protect Alina’s dignity, Roland was considerate enough not to ntion her hysterical monts.
Not that it was concealnt, but it was better not to say things that would harm unity.
Dawn awoke the snow-capped mountains.
Everything was as before, except the avalanche-altered mountains seed to be narrating sothing.
The letter was tied to the pigeon’s leg and flew northward towards the Empress’s Palace.
Roland and Alina rode magnificent white horses, heading north, changing steeds in key cities along the way, traveling non-stop for two days and nights to return to Xidai.
In the West Palace, Alina arranged for several maids to attend to Roland’s bath and rest, hastily summoned Roo before he’d even caught his breath.
After hearing Alina’s arrangents, Roo hesitated, unsure of how to voice his concerns.
Seeing his conflicted expression, Alina could guess his thoughts and solemnly asked:
"Do you have any objections?"
"Of course not. Governor Roland has already proven his governance capabilities in the Sussex Empire; he will definitely be up to the task."
Roo knew that Alina had already made her decision, and opposing her directly would only breed antipathy or even rebellion in her heart.
He could only follow Alina’s plan and later find a way to detect potential pitfalls.
Hearing Roo’s endorsent, Alina’s stern face softened.
"Roo, please mind your address; you must call him Count or Pri Minister in the future. Don’t let others mock our Jin Yuan people’s hospitality."
Inwardly, Roo ranted.
With Count and Pri Minister titles, plus your complete trust, does this guest not have more power than the host? Is he really a guest?
Roo had witnessed Alina’s growth process, understood her rebellious nature, and knew that direct advice would only make her more resolved, so he had to tactfully broach:
"Alina, have you considered that others might criticize you?"
"Sparrows chirping won’t stop the wheat from growing." Alina replied with a well-known Jin Yuan saying.
"I’m not saying they will directly question your decision, but rumors will definitely spread."
"What kind of rumors?" Alina asked nonchalantly.
Roo bit his lip, hesitated for a while, and finally chose to speak directly as a reminder.
"Do you rember the rumors about Roland and Empress Sylph? Back then, his assistance to the yet-to-rule Empress sparked countless rumors. Our Jin Yuan people’s love for gossip and tabloid news is second to none."
Alina scoffed dismissively, her disdainful eyes showing a hint of contempt: "Not just on par, but even more exaggerated."
"As long as you know that, so how do you plan to dispel the rumors?"
"Why dispel them?"
Alina laughed disdainfully, "I won’t even give them a chance to start rumors. Rumors are stopped by the wise, and can just as easily start with them."
"Instead of letting them speculate, I’ll write a few rumors myself and submit them, even earn so manuscript fees."
Roo stared at Alina, dumbfounded, speechless for a long ti.
Was this a do-or-die approach, or was it a reverse strategy?
His brain worked rapidly, almost overheating yet still unable to comprehend.
Alina had no inclination to explain to him and waved her hand to end the conversation.
Roo still wanted to persuade her, but Alina preemptively cut him off: "My future and destiny are inseparable from Roland now; there’s no need to say more."
Roo left, crestfallen.
He sighed, pondering a dreadful possibility.
If the person involved spreads the rumors, is it still a rumor?
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