I don't want to be a heroic spirit

The terrible weight gradually subsided, and Nero glanced sideways at the chancellor.

"It won't happen again."

No face at all.

Hearing Nero's indifferent words, the prime minister said nothing, but lowered his head even lower.

"Please come with me."

Afterwards, Nero and others followed the prime minister into the royal city.

There was just something wrong with Kazuma... Obviously Nero did not release the pressure on them, and what fell on them was just the residual power, so Alice and Darkness only had some breathing difficulties at most.

Only Kazuma was so frightened that his legs were so weak that he could not walk.

Even Darkness couldn't help but comment that this man was a real loser, and then helped Kazuma follow him.

Then, Darkness came to Nero's side and started whispering.

"Nero, isn't it a bad thing for you to do this? If you are so aggressive, what should we do if it affects the subsequent talks and causes us to not get the support money?"

"Darkness, you have to figure out whether we are being aggressive or they are being shameless."

Unlike Darkness, Nero spoke directly at a volume that everyone could hear.

"Elode provided financial assistance to Belzegu, and Belzegu provided military assistance to Elode. This is a transaction between countries. No one owes anyone, no one is inferior to anyone, and equal status is what matters. The key to maintaining this relationship.”

"Listen clearly to Yu! Darkness, a weak country has no diplomacy! If you fall behind, you will be beaten. Repeated forbearance will only encourage other countries' arrogance! Once you get used to bending down, it will be difficult to stand up straight again!"

How could Nero not know the consequences of blindly forbearing?

Isn’t it shocking enough that the blood-lettings about losing power and humiliating the country are enough? Isn’t it enough to wake the world up?

Nero turned back and glared at Darkness. Looking into Nero's eyes, Darkness understood... Nero was serious.

"You are standing here! You represent the ancient kingdom of Belze! What you say and do represents the face of the ancient kingdom of Belze! So, stand up for me! I will not allow my people to submit to anyone else. Bow down! It doesn’t matter whether they want to provide us with support money or not, we will never ask them!”

"If they really intend to refuse to provide support funds, then the result will be the same whether they are aggressive or groveling. If that is the case, why not be strong? Let those who are addicted to the dreams they weave see clearly what they are actually doing. Who to talk to!"

Nero's words were not only spoken to Darkness, but also to Alice.

Because she is the princess of the ancient Kingdom of Belze, and the person whose status in the ancient Kingdom of Belze is second only to the king.

That's why she couldn't be timid or bow her head.

Otherwise, wouldn’t it mean that the Ancient Kingdom of Belze was one step lower than the Kingdom of Elode?

After understanding what Nero meant, Alice raised her head slightly.

Megumin and Yunyu were looking at Nero with admiration, but Aqua was unusually quiet.

It was clear that Aqua had been shouting to change the flag on this castle to that of the Axis Cult, but the silence at this moment seemed so unusual.

I saw Aqua touching her chin, looking at Prime Minister Elode at the front, her eyes couldn't stop changing.

Chapter 337 It’s just a slap in the face, who can’t?

To entertain everyone...that's what the prime minister said.

But the banquet they prepared for Nero and his friends was a little too plain, even a little shabby.

If it is prepared according to the standards of an ordinary family dinner, it will be about the same, but if it is a banquet for the royal family, it is too far behind.

"We don't mean to fool your country. In fact, our current conditions are very limited. Even when entertaining the princess of Belzegu, an important ally, we have to save our budget like this, so... we I really can’t spend enough money to support your country.”

Although his face was full of apology, the prime minister clearly expressed his rejection.

And the nobles around him also echoed.

"There is no way, who made us so poor."

"Even the royal family and nobles can't do anything without money."

"We can only adapt to this kind of cuisine."

"It's good to be able to fill your stomach."

His speech was very emotionless, as if he had prepared a speech before taking the stage, which seemed particularly false.

"But, what we saw when we went to the streets yesterday was not like this." Kazuma said: "Not only did the stores and stalls gather a large number of tourists, but the casinos were even more crowded. People said that this country It is becoming more and more prosperous under the governance of the Prime Minister."

Kazuma raised his own questions, but...

"Be bold!"

"You're just a luggage carrier. Who gave you the qualifications to question the Prime Minister!"

"I don't know any manners. Belzegu is indeed a country of country people."

The chirping of the nobles made several red crosses pop out on Kazuma's forehead.

These nobles recognized the identity of Megumin, Yuyou, the red demon clan, and the identity of Aqua Axis, so they did not dare to provoke them. Darkness was a member of the Dustynis family, a great nobleman of the ancient kingdom of Belze. People, these nobles will also give them face.

And Nero, after his performance just now, made these people fear him like a tiger, especially after learning that Nero was a hero who defeated the most demon cadres by himself, these people's awe of Nero became even stronger.

Only Kazuma, they didn't know anything about him, and Kazuma was so inconspicuous in the team that these people thought he was just a servant, the kind who carried luggage and did dirty work.

Nero, who had not spoken a word, narrowed his eyes and glanced at those people, which immediately made the nobles' necks cold, and they lowered their heads in panic and dared not look at each other.

"In fact, what you just said is just a trick we deliberately created for tourists to see," the prime minister said with an embarrassed look, "After all, if foreigners see that Elrod has become poor due to financial problems, it will not only reduce the number of tourists, but also affect the image of the country. Although it is my serious dereliction of duty as prime minister that has caused this situation, this country really can't afford any greater losses. We can only spend a lot of effort to create a false impression of prosperity, so that foreigners still think that Elrod is a casino power like in the past, maintaining a slightly weak business."

He insisted on the reason that "we really have no money", although this reason sounds false, but Nero and his team have no good solution.

For the country, some things are true or false and have no meaning at all.

"Of course, we don't intend to let everyone believe us so easily. If you still don't believe it, I can show you the financial statistics records in recent years to prove that what I said is true."

The prime minister said so, but anyone with a little brain can see that the record must have been tampered with.

How can the real financial statistics be shown to foreigners?

Now Nero also believed what those people on the street said. The reason why this country is so prosperous is definitely the credit of the prime minister. The prince is useless.

Elrod's prince Levi was also present, but he didn't say a word from beginning to end. All the negotiations with Nero and others were done by the prime minister alone.

"How could this happen..."

Alice also showed a very disappointed expression and subconsciously turned her head to look at Nero.

Probably because of her dependence on Nero...

But in this situation, Nero can't use the method just now.

Nero also understands why Darkness was so nervous before... In addition to Elrod, the ancient kingdom of Belzer also cooperates with several other countries, and this meeting will also be noticed by those allies.

If the ancient kingdom of Belzer makes any bad performance in this meeting, it will affect the cooperation with several other countries, which is unacceptable to the ancient kingdom of Belzer now.

Before, Nero could still use "disdain for our royal family members" and "provoke our authority" as an excuse to attack Elrod, but now, this method can't be used.

The other party repeatedly emphasized that their country was in financial difficulties and really had no money. Even if everyone could see that they were pretending, Nero and his people could not force the other party to pay.

Whether "Elrod Kingdom's financial difficulties" are true or false makes no difference. The key lies in the views of other countries... As long as they are willing to be true, and use this to attack Belzegu for forcing Elrod to pay, then this matter is true.

Although because of the common enemy of the demons, the human countries in this world are still peaceful and friendly... But it is impossible to have no disputes at all, and some small fights are inevitable.

However, since it is known that the prime minister is not easy to deal with... why not change one.

So Nero turned his head and looked at Levi who was watching the show next to him.

"Is that what you mean, Your Highness? Your country's finances have run into problems, so you can't provide support funds, and even the future support funds will be suspended?"

"Huh?" Prince Levi didn't expect that Nero would suddenly turn his spearhead towards him.

"Wait...wait!" The prime minister was shocked, "Didn't I say that there is no extra money? And I manage the finances of this country. No matter what Your Highness said..."

"Do you want to say...you can decide everything on behalf of Prince Levi? Is he the master of this country or are you the master of this country?" Nero frowned and glared at the prime minister, putting a big hat on him, "People on the street have been praising you, Prime Minister, and belittling Your Highness. Do you want to replace the prince and take complete control of this country!"

"What a joke! I didn't think so!"

It's just a hat, who wouldn't do that?

When the big hat of "treason" was put down, even the meticulous prime minister couldn't help but panic.

Chapter 338 The Prime Minister with Problems

"... Indeed, I do not have the power to make decisions on behalf of His Royal Highness. You should negotiate with His Royal Highness on your own."

The Prime Minister distanced himself from the matter so coldly.

When Nero and Alice looked at Levi, he panicked for a moment, then pretended to be calm and said, "The Prime Minister is right. Our country is no longer able to provide support funds. We need to stop providing support funds before the financial recovery. There is no other way."

"Please... please consider it!"

At this time, Alice stood up.

"If we lose your financial support, Belzegu's Kingdom Army will sooner or later be unable to resist the Demon King's Army due to lack of funds. At that time, once our country is defeated, your country will also become the spoils of the Demon King's Army!" Alice said with all her strength, "So, please think about it again!"

Faced with Alice's plea, Levi was indifferent.

"If you say there is no way, then there is no way. No matter how much you plead, money will not fall from the sky," Levi spread his hands and said irresponsibly: "The easiest way to make money in this world is gambling. Why don't you go to the casino and try it? See if you can get the favor of the goddess Eris, maybe you can win enough support funds?"

No one noticed that neither the prime minister, Prince Levi nor Alice noticed that after Levi said this, Nero and Kazuma's eyes lit up.

"Why is this so..."

"Besides, I've already figured it out. I should say that our country doesn't intend to be an enemy of the Demon King's army in the future. So, if you ask our country to assist you in a form other than supporting defense costs, it will only cause us trouble... Oh, by the way, let's cancel our engagement. Anyway, it was our parents who decided the marriage on their own. I didn't want to marry the barbaric Princess Belzegu from the beginning. Who would want to marry you when they heard that she was a girl stronger than a man?"

"I have no objection to canceling the engagement, but...what about the alliance between your country and our country?!"

"We also have our considerations. It's okay to maintain the alliance, but we don't want to provoke the Demon King's army. That's it."

Seeing Alice's dejected look, Levi showed a look of confidence.

Canceling the engagement coincided with Nero's idea.

As for not planning to be enemies with the Demon King's army, and wanting to make friends with the Demon King's army... Although it sounds stupid and is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger, this is the business of the Elrod Kingdom, and Nero and others can't say anything.

Now, Nero is more concerned about how to get Levi and the Prime Minister to allow Nero and others to enter the National Casino.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't you think there is something wrong with what you said?"

The person who suddenly spoke was Kazuma.

He suddenly stood up and pointed at Levi and said: "You said that we can earn support funds in the casino... How can ordinary casinos have so much money! You are clearly perfunctory to us!"

Yes, Levi was perfunctory to Alice and others.

This is obvious. After all, no one believes that Nero and others can really win so much money by gambling.

But if you say it directly, the nature will be different.

"Also... that's right! Then how about this, I will give you a free pass to the largest casino, and you can go there to try your luck."

Levi said this very much, even with some disdain.

"Oh! Thank you so much, Your Highness. To be honest, I have always wanted to try my luck at Elrod's casino. After all, my best skill is luck. People who know me call me 'Kazuma, who is good at nothing but luck'."

Kazuma, who was very happy, bowed his head to thank Prince Levi, but his words were ignored by everyone in Elrod.

Luck is a mysterious thing that no one can control except Eris, the goddess of luck.

There are many people like Aqua who walked into the casino with full confidence and ran out crying after losing everything. Levi and others regarded Kazuma as the same person, and their disdain for Kazuma became stronger, as if they had seen the ending of Kazuma losing all his money and feeling hopeless.

However, when they laughed at Kazuma in their hearts, Kazuma was also laughing, and even bowed his head with a plan-oriented expression similar to that of a certain Camisama.

Nero wanted to give Kazuma a thumbs up.

Nero had two goals for this meeting.

First, cancel the engagement between Alice and Prince Elrod.

Second, get the support funds. If that doesn't work, then the next best thing is to send Kazuma to the casino.

Very good, everything went as planned. The purpose of this meeting can be said to have been achieved. Next, we can leave directly and go to the casino...

"What...what are you doing!"

The prime minister couldn't help but shout in panic, because Aqua, who had been fighting with Huihui for food since entering the room, ran to the prime minister's side without knowing when, and reached out to touch the prime minister's back.

Pointing at her face with her index finger, Aqua tilted her head and said in confusion: "Strange, I always feel that this uncle is weird, but he doesn't have the smell of a demon, nor the breath of an undead monster... Hey, uncle, do you have any demon friends? Or do you raise wild undead monsters or something like that?"

Aqua's words startled Nero slightly.

In a trance, distant and vague memories were touched, and she stared at the prime minister as if she remembered something.