Chapter 79:

Chapter 79: It’s the Sea

Ascal had been experiencing the busiest days since his appointment because the Minister.

There have been two causes for this.

The primary was as a result of the Crown Prince had been sending Ascal much more duties than standard.

Given their significance—ranked at stage 2 or increased and important sufficient to have an effect on the nation—these duties couldn’t be dealt with carelessly.

“This isn’t beneath our division’s jurisdiction, is it?”

“Consider it as observe for whenever you grow to be Prime Minister.”

It was clear that he was being groomed for the following Prime Minister place.

If it weren’t for his earlier life’s experiences and Lia’s help, Ascal might need already taken a vigorous leap out of the window.

The second motive was the preparation for the traditional dragon raid.

In sport phrases, Ascal was the raid chief. He needed to recruit members, devise methods, arrange and deploy personnel, and coordinate every part.

Ascal resumed his behavior of smoking the pipe he had as soon as stop.

One puff, and his thoughts cleared.

“Ah, now this looks like dwelling.”

“Pipes are unhealthy on your well being, Lord Ascal.”

Lia waved her hand and opened the window.

A chilly breeze entered.

“Have a look at this, Lia. Isn’t it cool?”

Ascal made an ‘O’ along with his lips and exhaled smoke.

Smoke rings floated within the air.

Then he adopted up with 4 extra rings.

He had as soon as impressed a superior with this trick.

‘These had been the times.’

Lia frowned.

“It’s not cool in any respect. Please chorus from smoking indoors.”

Lia’s tone was stern.

Ascal felt a playful urge.

“This can be a ability I don’t present to simply anybody.”

He took a deep drag, then exhaled by way of his nostril and mouth concurrently, like a steam engine.

“What do you suppose? That is my final method—Smoke Breath.”

“Ascal.”

Sensing one thing uncommon, Ascal turned his head.

…Lia’s headband had come undone.

Her platinum blonde hair fluttered within the wind.

“I advised you to cease, didn’t I?”

“I’m reflecting on my actions.”

In the long run, Ascal’s pipe was confiscated.

He lastly understood the Emperor’s emotions when his pudding was virtually taken away.

“In case you’re feeling confused, taking a area journey could be a superb choice. Here’s a listing of duties which may curiosity you, Lord Ascal.”

Lia spoke like an NPC marking a map.

Ascal seemed on the paperwork Lia introduced.

Perhaps it was as a result of stress, however surprisingly, the contents of the paperwork began to translate themselves into sport phrases…

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<Tears of the Emerald Coast>

One of many Empire’s well-known areas, the Emerald Coast, is dealing with a big change.

It’s about to grow to be a vacationer attraction. The ocean is gorgeous, and the environment are romantic.

Nevertheless, there’s a minor situation.

The brine tribe that illegally occupied this space has raised an objection.

They declare that they can’t enable their residence, the Emerald Coast, to be defiled. They insist that the coast ought to stay as it’s. What a horrible and dreadful thought!

Regardless of providing them a big compensation, they remained cussed.

However then the chief of the brine tribe out of the blue stated,

“If it had been the smart and benevolent Ascal Erindale, he would resolve this dispute correctly.”

In different phrases, if the Minister of Analysis decides that they have to go away, they’ll comply.

Please, Minister.

Simply as you created a scorching spring resort for the Empire, assist us create one other stunning vacationer attraction.

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A. Aspect with the Coastal Growth Union.

Reward: A large bribe, elevated favor with the event union.

B. Aspect with the Brine Tribe.

Reward: ?

C. ?

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“This isn’t strictly our division’s work, is it?”

“……You’re saying that now?”

Ascal agreed.

Just lately, the Empire’s scenario had improved, resulting in complacency.

Aside from a number of departments, most had been nonetheless not functioning correctly.

Duties that belonged to at least one division would usually be handed off to a different, and vice versa—this was a standard prevalence within the imperial administration.

In consequence, Ascal sometimes heard the Crown Prince mutter, “If I grow to be Emperor, the very first thing I’ll do is reform the departments,” when he visited the Analysis Division.

“It’s a superb alternative to go to the ocean and get some recent air.”

As quickly as Sushia obtained off the carriage, she shouted.

A crab scuttling throughout the sand was startled and ran away.

Sushia become sandals and walked alongside the seaside.

The smooth, golden sand tickled between her toes.

“Everybody, have a look at that! The clear waves! The lovable seashells! Coming to the ocean was the best alternative!”

“I advised you, we’re not right here to play.”

Ascal obtained off the carriage.

He was carrying a white shirt, comfy pants for simple motion, and a straw hat to defend him from the solar.

It was the right outfit for exercise.

“It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen the ocean.”

Lia, who had adopted him out, was carrying a light-weight white costume and sandals. Behind her was Arin, who seemed considerably awkward.

“Ought to we begin grilling the meat first? Or perhaps play ball? Or construct a sandcastle?”

Sushia chattered excitedly.

Ascal, alternatively, was watching a unique path.

‘This was purported to be the assembly place…’

He targeted on the spot the place a big rock was seen.

It was the place the place he was supposed to satisfy the consultant of the event union.

A little bit of time handed.

Somebody was approaching, nevertheless it wasn’t the consultant.

“Oh, lastly, you’ve arrived. Honored friends.”

“And you’re…?”

An aged native with a wrinkled face and a wierd feather ornament in his hair greeted Ascal.

“I’m the chief of the brine tribe, the Singer of the Waves. Now we have been ready for you.”

A tribesman behind the chief introduced ahead a wood tray and provided it.

“That is water blessed by our tribe. Please settle for it as a gesture of welcome.”

The liquid within the wood cup seemed suspicious, to say the least.

‘I don’t suppose we must always drink this…’

“Thanks, we’ll drink it gladly!”

At that second, Arin got here working.

Nevertheless, her working kind seemed wobbly, as if she may fall at any second. It was as a result of she was carrying excessive heels.

“Eek!”

Arin tripped and spilled the tray.

The liquid splashed onto the sandy floor and was shortly absorbed.

“I-I’m so sorry! I’ll eat the sand to make up for it!”

“Settle down, Arin.”

Ascal stopped Arin from licking the sand.

“Oh pricey, our tribesmen put a number of effort into making this, nevertheless it’s a pity… It could actually’t be helped.”

The Singer of the Waves spoke as if he was genuinely disenchanted.

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The person had grow to be accustomed to enterprise.

He began with grilling steaks, then opened a small ice cream stand. With the cash he earned, he launched a brand new enterprise.

“Take pleasure in recent fruit coated with honey at an inexpensive worth!”

The person smiled.

Combining candy with candy created an unbeatable mixture.

It was so easy, he couldn’t imagine he hadn’t considered it sooner.

The enterprise was an enormous hit.

Fruit coated with honey turned wildly widespread throughout the union, interesting to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Because of this success, the person was in a position to shortly open a retailer beneath his personal identify. Regardless of being extorted by the service provider union and having to bribe officers considerably, the monetary drain was appreciable.

“Welcome! That is the unique honey fruit store. What are you searching for? Grapes, strawberries, apples?”

“I’m searching for a person.”

“Excuse me?”

The person squinted. Sometimes, there have been troublesome clients like this.

“In case you’re not going to purchase something…”

“The person I’m searching for had ambition. He endured numerous occasions extra struggling than others however by no means gave up.”

“…You?”

The client eliminated his masks.

A face scarred by burns was revealed.

“The Tracker.”

“Is the person standing earlier than me the one I used to be trying to find? Or only a coward who ran away?”

“I’m…”

The person, the chief of the Spider, bit his lip, then smiled confidently.

“I’m Doppelganger, the chief of the Spider. Tracker, you’ve lastly discovered me. I’ve been ready.”

“Chief.”

The Tracker’s expression turned advanced. Then he knelt down.

“My loyalty belongs to you alone. It doesn’t matter what occurs.”

And the following day.

The honey fruit store had a further worker diligently peeling fruit.

He all the time wore a masks, sparking curiosity amongst many shoppers about his face.

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