Chapter 686 - All kinds of shock (2/2)
No other ruler would have been able to carry out dictatorship like she did. A modern person might have been terrified at the thought of such leadership, but she was like a divine guiding light to the masses. She was the “emperor” of this world.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of “Civilization” games was how one could produce tanks, aircraft and other war machines ahead of other forces. Others might still be swinging cold steel about. Thus, things could end up rather satisfying to watch. Hahahah, did you just try firing arrows at my metal aircraft…
Olivia had turned her focus to farming, maintaining her guise as a neutral force. She was nothing but a force of neutrality. Be it the Northern realm or the Southern Nilfgaardian Empire, she intended to crush them with technology and scientific magic. It was only a matter of time.
She also found that the Northern realm and the Southern Nilfgaardian Empire seemed to be on exceedingly good terms with her. Perhaps it had something to do with how she had also accepted many commissions and completed many sideline quests as she discovered new maps?
It was simple. Olivia’s identity as a little princess of the Kingdom of Cintra projected itself, loud and clear. The Kingdom of Cintra had etched itself on the pages of history for tenaciously holding back the Nilfgaardian Empire’s attack for the sake of the Northern kingdoms. Unquestionably, the Northern kingdoms respected this Princess of Cintra. She was now revered as the leading figure of the neutral Kaer Morhen.
On the other hand, Nilfgaardian Empire’s ambiguity and favorability towards Olivia could not be determined as easily. Some even said that Emperor Emhyr was fond of the “Northland Pearl.” They would never imagine that Olivia was actually Emperor Emhyr’s actual daughter…
The great emperor was having quite the headache about this issue concerning his inheritance. Without long-term consideration, there would be short-term troubles. After Emperor Emhyr realized that he might no longer be fertile, he gradually favored the younger Olivia. She deserved to rule over his empire. He hoped to be able to unite the entire continent in his lifetime. After that, he would pass down the throne to his worthy successor, and his life would be complete.
The great emperor practically turned a blind eye to Olivia’s chamber of commerce, allowing it to do whatever she wanted within the empire’s borders. Even the merchants of the empire could not help but wonder about the relationship between Princess Olivia and the great emperor…
Olivia had grown very experienced at having many fathers. On the other hand, Lady Zhao wielded her privilege like a well-honed blade. She used it all to her advantage and added it on to her strengths. She even received news that the Northern realm might even be fighting the Nilfgaardian Empire very soon. This meant another great wave of business opportunity. More talented individuals displaced by war would turn up at Kaer Morhen’s doorstep.
Olivia already considered Yennefer as another unnecessary high-class sorceress, but she knew better than to offend her. She gave Yennefer due respect. Perhaps Yennefer was going to be her stepmother?
Therefore, the moment Yennefer entered the city, a servant was dispatched to escort her. He acted as a tour guide, introducing her to various key structures before finally bringing her to the ancient castle of Kaer Morhen that she was very familiar with…
When Yennefer saw the ancient castle, she felt inexplicably relieved. Finally, a familiar sight. It fitted the sword and magical world that she had grown up in. But when she stepped into the ancient castle, she was astounded all over again!