Chapter 553: 443 cards, checked into City Lord Mansion_1
Fang Hao sat in the chair, completely taken aback.
“Are you joking with me?”
Rebecca wore a serious look, exhibiting no signs of jesting.
“Do you think I would joke about something like this?”
Given Rebecca’s character, she certainly wouldn’t joke about something like this.
Yet, Fang Hao found himself curious.
Rebecca knew about his identity as a transmigrator and that he was an outsider, so why would she choose him?
It would be simpler for her to pick the second man in the city and live off him.
Wasn’t she afraid that the power he displayed would threaten her political power?
“I’m curious, why not take your time to find a local? Why the rush?” Fang Haut asked, voicing his doubt.
Rebecca explained, “I received news that a representative from the council would arrive in Lyss City within three days. Although I’m not sure about his purpose, Lyss City cannot remain without a City Lord during this time.”
While Rebecca was busy combating the Faceless, she received news that someone from the council was already on the way.
She suspected that this was part of Aubrey’s plan.
The plan was to have the council member arrive in Lyss City right after murdering her.
By then, the news of Rebecca’s accidental death would naturally reach the ears of the council, solidifying Aubrey’s position as the City Lord.
By the time it happened, even if the city guards found Rebecca’s death suspicious,
they wouldn’t be able to investigate because the power had shifted to Aubrey’s hands.
Aubrey’s plans were meticulously arranged, with every step taken into account.
Unfortunately, his plans ultimately failed, leaving Rebecca to deal with the mess.
The council was inherently distrustful of Rebecca’s identity.
Therefore, she needed to secure a candidate for City Lord before the council’s arrival, not providing them with any opportunity to intervene.
“This seems rather unfair to you.” Fang Hao remarked.
She was marrying herself off to solidify her power.
Fang Hao felt that this was rather unfair to Rebecca.
“Inequality is present in every corner of this city, everyone bends over backward to survive. Compared to them, I’m better off. Besides, I promised the former City Lord to take care of this city, I won’t give it up easily.” Rebecca looked up at the ceiling, speaking softly.
Though her voice was faint, the firm conviction could be clearly felt.
Compared to Pruell City, Lyss City was much more developed.
Only here did Fang Hao feel like he was in an actual city, everywhere else felt like small towns or villages.
Fang Hao thought for a moment, scratched his head, and said, “Rebecca, you don’t really know me.”
“What’s there not to know?” Rebecca asked.
She had elf bloodline, inheriting a portion of the Elf race’s appearance and lifespan.
Moreover, she was one of the leading beauties.
No way she couldn’t handle a young man like him.
“Ah… well, I own a large territory, and I already have several women by my side.” After pondering, Fang Hao decided to disclose these facts.
His camp mainly consisted of the Undead, and his main forces were Undead troops.
Given Rebecca was an important figure in the Human Clan’s Federation of the Hundred Cities, she might not be able to accept this.
Moreover, he also had to consider Rolana’s feelings.
“Anything else?” Rebecca asked, expressionless.
“Uh… no, that’s it,” Fang Hao replied.
“I’m aware of your territory, and it’s not a bad thing for Lyss City. As for the womanizing, I won’t interfere with you, don’t worry.” Rebecca gave a small smile.
She had learned some details about Fang Hao from Rolana.
Fang Hao’s power could greatly benefit the development of Lyss City.
She could leverage Fang Hao’s power to accelerate the development of Lyss City, performing tasks she couldn’t do previously with his help.
She considered this aspect thoroughly.
As for Fang Hao’s womanizing, she wouldn’t interfere.
As long as he behaved like a stand-in husband when needed, that would be enough.
Fang Hao continued to emphasize, “No, you don’t understand my point. I own a territory; if you choose me, your city will become an affiliate city under my territory. Do you understand what I mean?”
This was the key message Fang Hao wanted to convey.
Lyss City was an independent entity within the Federation of the Hundred Cities, essentially functioning as an autonomous city. Although Rebecca was under the council’s suspicion and surveillance,
she still had the right to govern the entire city.
But once she positioned Fang Hao as the City Lord, with her being the City Lord’s wife,
in accordance with the Book of Lords’ rules, Lyss City would be categorized as an affiliate city in the territory, and Rebecca would become the city governor.
Her role would change from a sovereign to a City Lord.
These positions had significant differences.
“I can accept that, but you must guarantee my position in Lyss City, including control over the army and the city.” Rebecca responded quickly.
Rolana has mentioned all these points to her before.
According to Rolana, Fang Hao possessed the power to deter and defeat the Federation of the Hundred Cities.
Moreover, there was a possibility of warfare between Fang Hao and the Federation in the future, and then Lyss City would be stuck in the middle, in a dangerous position.