I'm a villain, not a devil

The satellite city of Shawu remained peaceful and tranquil, with the city defense forces moving out en masse, which was not a very rare occurrence in the past.

Maybe there was some crazy beast that needed to be dealt with - everyone thought so. They did not stop the work in their hands, but occasionally looked at the wind direction of the city gate, waiting for their soldiers to return triumphantly.

Every time there is a triumph, a celebration ceremony is held in the city, and ordinary residents are generally more concerned about the banquet at the celebration ceremony.

Soon, there was a noise outside the city, and the guards on the city wall shouted loudly: "They are back, prepare to open the gate."

Upon hearing the news, the residents put down their work and gathered towards the gate. They liked this kind of welcome event, and the city defense forces might even drop some worthless spoils as a resource for the military and civilians to enjoy together.

"I didn't go out for long this time, so it doesn't look like a serious disaster."

"Of course. Besides, the entire city defense force is mobilized this time, so any problems can be solved in an instant."

"Hehe, this is a big operation after all. There will definitely be a banquet tonight. I want to drink more this time."

The residents were talking excitedly when, with a loud bang, the giant gate of the Sand City was slowly pushed open.

Outside the city, the city defense troops wearing sand-yellow armor were pouring in. The only strange thing was that they seemed to be coming in a little too fast.

However, no one noticed this, as the residents, who were used to Shawu's superior status in this sandy world, flocked there to express their admiration for the soldiers.

However, as soon as the person in the front approached, he was somewhat surprised to find that the city defense soldiers in front of him did not seem familiar.

Wait, how come the famous city defense army leader has been replaced?

Just as doubts were beginning to arise, a sharp warning sounded throughout the city again: "Enemy—attack—ah!"

The guards' screams stopped abruptly, and the residents of Shawu found that those people wearing sand-yellow armor were holding their weapons high up at them with a grin.

It’s not the city defense forces, it’s... the enemy!

In an instant, the city gate that had been full of enthusiasm just now became an abyss of killing. Screams and pleas for mercy were heard everywhere. However, the imperial soldiers dressed in the armor of the city defense army would never show mercy. They raised their knives and slaughtered indiscriminately, dyeing the square at the city gate blood red.

The massacre of civilians did not last long; it was merely a ceremony for the imperial army to enter the city.

After occupying all the important facilities of Shawu, Shi Rui personally led Bai Ye's warhorse and slowly walked into the city.

"Your Majesty, Sha Wu has been captured by our imperial army. Please take a look." Shi Rui lowered his head, the bloodthirstiness in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

Bai Ye just glanced at the corpses on the ground and then looked away. She was not a saint who lived in a greenhouse. She understood the cruelty of war better. In other words, this was what a queen should do.

"Detain all residents of Shawu and take away all the resources here." She ordered calmly.

"Yes!"

At Shi Rui's command, the still somewhat dazed conscripted militiamen rushed into Shawu.

"Listen carefully, brothers. First, pick up the valuables and move them onto the cart. Once you're done, drive the slaves out—" The officer who gave the order licked his lips excitedly. "Her Majesty the Queen has personally given the order. Her generosity will be beyond your imagination! Do you understand what to do?!"

In an instant, the militiamen who had been thinking about various things suddenly reacted. They swallowed their saliva and responded in unison, and then rushed to every corner of Shawu.

Wall and Riley were also mixed in. Uncle Wall, who had been cursing the Queen behind her back, now had red eyes and kept moving valuable items within his field of vision onto his cart.

Seeing that Rayleigh was still in a daze, he kicked the kid on the butt and said excitedly: "Why are you in a daze? Don't worry about whether you recognize the things in front of you or not. If you think they are valuable, move them up. If you run a few more times, you can move a few more trucks!"

He panted, "I finally understand. Her Majesty is truly a powerful figure in the world! Rayleigh, this time, we are going to make it big!"

……

"Shit, we're going to make it big this time!"

The largest resource repository of Shawu is not hidden. Sean stands inside with his eyes shining.

Not only him, but also the newly-appointed Queen was looking at the scene in shock.

Neither of them was a petty person, but Shawu's resources still exceeded their expectations.

He grabbed a handful of gold coins that filled the entire room, letting the beautiful coins engraved with intricate patterns slip from his hands, making pleasant clash sounds, and Sean closed his eyes in enjoyment.

"They are all pure gold coins. Not to mention anything else, the gold coins in this place alone are worth our trip." Sean chuckled.

Bai Ye was also surprised and said, "They only circulate among their own cities and rarely communicate with the outside world. Even the connection between several satellite cities and the main city is not close. How can there be so many gold coins?"

Sean picked up one and looked at it, then confirmed: "It's not minted by the City of Sand. They must have dug it out themselves. Damn, the gold coins here in Sand City alone are enough for your empire to issue for several years, right?"

Bai Ye nodded: "Not only that, the gold content of the Empire's lira is not that high. When I took office, I was planning to reduce the gold content further..."

Sean rolled his eyes and said, "You are such a stingy queen... Forget it, give me half of the gold coins and I will have them sent back to Paradise City. The rest of the resources and gold coins will be yours, Your Majesty~"

Bai Ye nodded readily and agreed, fearing that Sean would change his mind the next second.

The resources of Shawu are enough to alleviate the empire's current predicament, and the struggling economic system has suddenly recovered.

Looking at Sean beside him, Bai Ye couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this guy really does have a way. Indeed, war is the best way to make a fortune.

There were chaotic footsteps outside the treasure house. Sean smiled slightly and said, "Let them come in and move the things. Tsk tsk, don't forget to give them some benefits."

Bai Ye couldn't help but joked: "You actually still want to do good to others?"

Sean shook his finger and said, "War is the best way to make money, and chaos is the best ladder to rise. Congratulations, Your Majesty. In addition to these resources, you will also get a group of greedy jackals full of ambition."

Bai Ye took a deep breath, the joy in her eyes was hard to suppress. She couldn't help but look into the distance: "After we digest the resources of Sha Wu, we can start with Sha Si."

Sean turned his head in surprise: "Digest? How long do you plan to digest it?"

Bai Ye estimated: "About a year?"

Sean immediately shook his head: "I'll give you two months, and we'll get on with it."

"So fast?"

"Is it fast? I don't think it's fast at all... Besides, if we don't take action, they won't be happy..."

Sean's voice suddenly disappeared, and when it reappeared, it was already at the top of Sand Five.

He looked into the depths of the wind and sand, and the corners of his mouth slowly raised with some excitement.

Something was coming towards Sha Wu...that feeling made him tremble all over.