Chapter 976: Chapter 607, Persuading Dordy (Added for Alliance Hierarch ‘Angel’s Trajectory’)
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Blinked at Rolana.
There was a slight flush on Rolana’s icy cheeks.
She turned away with a pout.
Fang Hao’s gaze moved to Rebecca, who was sitting at the desk, her head lowered as she wrote something. He asked, “When do we leave?”
“We’re leaving right away. Take these with you for now, you might need them later,” Rebecca said, pointing to a wooden chest nearby.
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Fang Hao went over and opened it, the dazzling glow of gold shining so brightly it hurt his eyes.
It was filled with Gold Coins, and on the very top layer, there were a few Warfire Cards.
Each was worth ten thousand.
It was probably all the cash Lyss City could spare.
But Fang Hao didn’t care, as he himself was a big landowner now.
When selling equipment in bulk to major clients,
he could make profits up to the amount of one million Warfire Coins at a time.
He was prepared, though only with larger denominations of Warfire Cards.
These Gold Coins from Rebecca could be used as change.
After all, each Warfire Card held significant value.
This trip was about entering the Senate. It meant taking some losses and spending some money.
To buy an identity for himself,
laying the groundwork for future power in the Hundred Cities Council.
He packed the chest of Gold Coins into his storage space.
Meanwhile, Rebecca handed a letter she had written to an official waiting outside the door.
She then summoned four Lionheart Knights who were on reserve outside,
appointed them as escorts, and returned to Fang Hao’s side, saying, “Alright, let’s go!”
Fang Hao nodded.
He activated the transportation screen, and the group vanished on the spot.
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When they reappeared, they were already within Li Rong City.
Li Rong was still at Sant Fortress.
She would likely be recalled by the Federation soon.
After all, she wasn’t part of the military, and her skills were only at the level of an apprentice.
With the war over, there was no use for her to stay there.
After explaining things to the guards who came up to them,
they boarded a carriage and sped along the road towards Silver Wing City.
Using Li Rong City as a teleportation point saved them time on the road.
By dusk,
the carriage had entered Silver Wing City, and they settled into the residence where they had stayed before.
As night fell,
the two of them set off again, bringing the prepared gifts directly to Rebecca’s best friend Olivia’s residence.
On the way, in the carriage,
Fang Hao sat on the soft seat with Rebecca sitting on his lap.
Her arm wrapped around his neck.
The soft weight of her settled around his thighs,
as comfortable as cotton.
“Olivia is my best friend, and she will definitely support entering the Senate, so we should visit her first,” Rebecca explained softly.
Last night, before leaving, Rebecca had contacted Olivia through the Sound-transmitting Shell.
As her best friend, Olivia naturally welcomed Rebecca’s visit.
Fang Hao, with his arm around Rebecca’s slim waist, countered, “But if Olivia isn’t a councilor, what good is her support?”
Rebecca, upon hearing him speak that way about her only best friend, turned around and gave him a playful slap, puffing up and saying, “Although she is not a councilor, her family has councilors, and her husband is the head of the Hall of Justice.”
Ah, so this Olivia’s family was pretty powerful.
“Understood,” Fang Hao responded.
The carriage creaked and jolted along the bumpy road.
Inside, the sweet scents made the journey feel less tiring.
Finally arriving at Olivia’s residence, they were led through the courtyard and into the mansion by the servants.
“Rebecca….”
As they entered the hallway, they were greeted by Olivia in a long red dress hastening towards them, giving Rebecca a big hug.
It was evident from their expressions that they were genuinely pleased to see each other, unlike the superficial civility often displayed by high society ladies at parties.
After hugging Rebecca,
Olivia then turned to regard Fang Hao and Demitrija, who had followed them in.
She gave Fang Hao a small smile, “Mr. Fang Hao, good to see you again.”
“Yes, Mrs. Olivia, you seem even younger and more beautiful than the last time we met,” Fang Hao replied with a smile.
Without waiting for Olivia to reply,
he stepped aside, and several attendants carrying parcels came forward.
“These are gifts Rebecca has specially prepared for you, and we hope you will like them.”
Olivia looked at the gifts with curiosity.
She saw cosmetics, dresses, and the stockings that Rebecca had promised her last time.
Upon confirming they were indeed gifts between close friends, Olivia smiled, satisfied.
She instructed her servants to take them all.
After all, there were many who tried to get close to her husband through her.
Having received the gifts,
Olivia then took Rebecca to sit down on a sofa to the side.
She asked softly, “What brings you to Silver Wing City all of a sudden? Don’t tell me you missed me. Ever since you got married, you’ve barely been in touch.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Fang Hao.
Fang Hao felt wronged, as he had only seen Rebecca a limited number of times as well.
Sometimes they only communicated at night, and they were both busy the following day.
“You didn’t know?” Rebecca asked, looking at her curiously.
“Know what?”
“Lyss has been nominated for the Senate.”
“What, that was you?”
According to the rules of the council, the nominee for the Senate was the City Lord of Lyss, which meant Fang Hao.
But in everyone’s eyes, the real power was still in Rebecca’s hands.
Fang Hao was just a kept man.
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