98: The final step of the date

Chapter 98: The Final Step of the Date

"Ah..."

Enzeer looked troubled, hesitant to speak as he watched Dick. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Then... then I'll just wait a few more years. After all, I'm only 47, and getting promoted a few years later isn't a big deal..."

Hearing this, Dick nodded slightly, indicating understanding. He hadn't expected Enzeer to agree immediately anyway.

After all, Elizabeth was his only daughter and also the hope of the Aimiya Empire. No matter what, Enzeer couldn't abandon his principles for the sake of alcohol.

Unlike those fanatical wizards, Enzeer's purpose for joining the Wizard Association was solely for brewing magic.

He didn't seek immortality, didn't aim to become the strongest, and wouldn't even kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Such a person would never sell his daughter for glory just for promotion. Not only that, but Dick also suspected that Enzeer had another motive for joining the Wizard Association.

"Heh heh, Enzeer," Dick said slowly, a meaningful smile on his face, "Besides seeking brewing magic, the more important reason you joined the Wizard Association is to protect the Aimiya Empire, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Enzeer's expression immediately froze. He didn't understand why Dick could see through this deeper purpose.

Although Enzeer had been at the grassroots level for so many years, his position was not ordinary; he was a very important business liaison.

This meant that if the Wizard Association had any major moves targeting the Aimiya Empire, Enzeer would know about it immediately!

Disliking killing, liking fine wine – these were all secondary goals. Enzeer was essentially a patriot, and even more so, an undercover agent.

Hmph, playing undercover games in front of me?

This young master has played more undercover games than you've drunk wine. I know what you're going to do just by the slightest hint.

"D-Dick, sir, I..."

"Don't worry, I won't punish you," Dick chuckled. "It's quite normal for major powers to plant undercover agents in the Wizard Association."

To be honest, with Enzeer being such an obvious undercover agent, if the Wizard Association wanted to investigate, they could catch him in minutes.

However, Amyria was just a small country in the desolate northern region of the continent. The Wizard Association didn't have the time to investigate a small business liaison here.

However, seeing the relieved Enzeer, Dick still decided to give him a scare.

"According to normal procedure, I should immediately execute you and then teach the Aimiya Empire a lesson to uphold the authority of the Wizard Association!"

Thump!

Enzeer immediately knelt down before Dick, trembling as he said, "S-Sir, I haven't leaked any important information all these years. Please, for the sake of my diligent work for thirty years..."

Dick curled his lip. What Enzeer said was likely true, as the Wizard Association hadn't had any major operations in Amyria at all.

Even if he wanted to leak something, there was nothing to leak.

Looking at the extremely frightened Enzeer, Dick smiled slightly and said, "For the sake of the fine wine, I'll let you off for now. But regarding your daughter..."

"D-Don't worry, sir, I will help you. Elizabeth was raised by me; she will agree to the marriage proposal I put forward."

Enzeer sighed helplessly in his heart. For the sake of the empire, the only option now was to sacrifice his daughter. He believed she would understand.

Moreover, Dick himself was a rare talent. Elizabeth marrying him wouldn't be a loss.

It was just that he didn't know what Dick would plan after becoming the king consort. It couldn't just be that he desired his daughter's body, could it?

However, Dick frowned and said, "Marriage proposal? When did I say I wanted to marry Elizabeth?"

"Uh, sir, then you mean..."

Dick was a bit speechless. Elizabeth was extremely flat, comparable to Xiao Nai. He wasn't interested in that.

"I just want to become beloved friends with Elizabeth," Dick added. "True beloved friends, the kind who confide in each other."

Not the kind who have children.

"That's it?" Enzeer subconsciously blurted out.

Dick glanced at Enzeer, his tone displeased, "What, can't I?"

"Yes, absolutely! Your subordinate will go all out to make you a beloved friend who confides in my daughter in the shortest time possible!"

So it was just making friends. Enzeer was truly relieved. He had thought Dick was a lecher.

Looking at Enzeer, who was swearing and guaranteeing success, Dick nodded gently. With the Empress's father helping, the task should go much smoother.

"Do a good job. If things progress smoothly, I will guarantee your promotion to a one-star cadre, allowing you to access more brewing magic..."

Dick knew the art of managing people well. Sticks and carrots were both indispensable to make Enzeer go all out for him.

The two talked about Elizabeth for an hour. Enzeer analyzed his daughter's personality and preferences for Dick in detail, and also formulated various strategies.

"Dick, sir, your advantage is very obvious and huge. My daughter, as the Empress, likes talented people the most. Becoming her beloved friend is very easy..."

It was indeed very easy. Elizabeth had already called him beloved friend the first time they met.

But it was just words; the System didn't count it at all!

This meant he had to enter the Empress's heart, peel back her defenses layer by layer, and finally conquer her!

Several hours later, Dick left the Underground City wine cellar with Enzeer, feeling satisfied. He had obtained a large amount of information about Elizabeth.

Enzeer was indeed Elizabeth's biological father; he knew many secrets about her that were not known to others.

For example, Elizabeth liked to not wear clothes in private and slept naked every night.

Another example, Elizabeth had never been in love, but she liked all kinds of love stories very much.

Yet another example, Elizabeth disliked etiquette and rules; she longed to communicate easily like commoners.

Now, Dick was full of confidence. He had never lacked strategy and experience. With Know Yourself and Your Enemy, he could win every battle!

After coming up from the Underground City wine cellar, Dick rewarded Xiao Nai with the unfinished wine, as she was very obedient tonight.

It was just that the aftereffects of "beloved" and "first snow" were too strong. Xiao Nai was already dizzy after a few sips and fell asleep as soon as she got into the carriage.

Dick had no choice but to personally take Xiao Nai back to her dormitory. After all, she was a key figure in the Underground City Championship, related to his three-level promotion and the colored Blessing. Nothing could go wrong!

Xiao Nai's dormitory was very simple, with no decent decorations, not even a dressing table. It didn't look like a girl's dormitory at all.

After throwing Xiao Nai onto the bed, Dick was too lazy to leave, so he simply lay down on the bed as well. Anyway, it was just sleeping; it was the same anywhere.

Through a hundred lifetimes, Dick had long mastered the ability to fall asleep in three seconds, able to fall asleep quickly in any harsh environment.

"Mmm... Dick, you're so bad. You actually bullied me like that in the carriage today... I won't be able to get married..."

Xiao Nai seemed to be dreaming, drowsily turned over and hugged Dick. Her limbs moved around, looking a bit rough.

Dick opened his eyes and frowned as he looked at Xiao Nai. He hadn't expected her to have the habit of talking in her sleep, so he immediately planned to get up and leave.

However, Xiao Nai's hand was holding him tightly and wouldn't let go.

"..."

Dick lightly exhaled and said, "Hey, you're actually awake, aren't you?"

"..."

"Let go, I'm leaving."

"..."

"If you don't let go, do you believe I'll do something bad, worse than what happened in the carriage during the day?"

"!!!"

Xiao Nai was startled and shivered, but still held onto Dick's arm tightly, waiting for something in silence.

Dick chuckled. He wouldn't indulge Xiao Nai, and immediately moved his wrist joints.

A few minutes later, Xiao Nai opened her eyes and looked at Dick, her breathing rapid, saying, "Tonight... don't go, okay?"

"Don't go? What would I stay here for?"

Hearing this, Xiao Nai pulled a pillow over and covered her face, saying, "To complete the final step of the date..."