The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

As a warrior, Edward himself doesn't like intrigue.

In addition, as the deputy leader of the Knights of Judgment, Edward was unwilling and unable to get involved in the internal strife of the kingdom.

"Lord Edward is a man of high character!"

Li took out the latest sour fruit wine shipped from the north and poured a full glass of the fragrant liquor.

After drinking the wine, the strong smell of alcohol flows from the throat to the stomach, then rises from the stomach and rushes straight to the top of the head.

It was the first time for Leon to drink such strong alcohol, and he felt dizzy. He quickly held on to the table and endured the most severe impact of the alcohol on his body.

After slowly adapting, Leon felt that his condition had improved.

Edward was sitting next to Leon, and Edward's clear statement made Leon's idea of ​​seeking help fail.

Asking Edward for help is useless, so what about asking Li for help?

Under the influence of alcohol, Leon apologized to Li.

"Li, the previous conflict was my fault. I hope you can forgive me."

Leon admitted his mistakes sincerely, and he gained recognition from his father and wanted to make a career as a prince.

Leon fixed his gaze on Li, his eyes full of sincerity and hope.

Li Neng was able to debate with his father and offered several useful suggestions. Leon felt that as long as Li was willing to help him, he would surely grow up quickly.

However, the truth is cruel. Li did not respond to Leon's request for help simply because of his sincere attitude.

"Your Highness Leon, you want me to help you? Please understand our positions. When it comes to land and power, we are enemies!"

"I know! You are determined to develop the North and promote the North's system to the entire kingdom. Father said that this is determined by your birth!"

The old king lamented more than once that Li had a poor background.

If Li was born into a great noble family in the royal capital, Li would definitely work to improve the kingdom's ills instead of starting a rebellion like he is doing now.

"As long as you are willing to help me, I can promise you a higher title! You can be a proper noble in the capital, instead of operating in secret as a knight in a remote area!"

Leon's promise is enough to tempt most people. After all, in this era, being a noble is the highest honor.

"Your Highness Leon, the title is indeed attractive, but your promise is worthless. To achieve what I want, I need at least a powerful marquis or a grand duke. Can you give me such a high title?"

The answer is no.

As Prince Leon, the most he could give Li was a viscount with land, or an honorary earl, but he couldn't afford anything higher.

Besides the fact that the prince does not have that much power, even if Leon forcibly gives these to Li, other nobles will jump out to stop him.

"I…"

Leon felt embarrassed. He didn't expect that the best thing he could come up with would be ignored by Li.

The stakes were too small, so small that Leon had no right to communicate with Li Ping.

“… Your Highness Leon, I shouldn’t have said much to you, but seeing how you look, I’ll tell you one thing.”

The price offered by Leon was not within Li's consideration at all, and it was impossible for Li to put aside the affairs of the North and help Leon build the kingdom.

However, while Li was building the North, he did not want the kingdom to fall too quickly.

A kingdom that can still maintain its function and provide shelter for a large population is in the interests of the North.

"Your Highness, I know that His Majesty the King has said something to you, and you have been inspired to do something to prove yourself."

Li filled Leon's glass with his own hands and communicated with him sincerely.

"You shouldn't do it blindly, and you shouldn't desperately grab hold of others just because they show a little kindness. You have to know that things like rights and human nature can't be put on a scale to measure. If you want someone to help you, you must let the other person get the benefits they deserve."

When Li was running Beidi, he gave most of the resources back to the workers, which made Beidi's business flourish.

"Like you said, I failed to become a great noble in the capital. I could only live in the gravel hills of the north. All I understood was the lives of the common people. It was precisely because I understood what people needed that the north was able to be integrated so quickly."

Li took the initiative to touch Leon's wine glass and drank the sour fruit wine, revealing a ferocious expression that was both sour and spicy.

"Your Highness Leon, you and I have different backgrounds, so you must have unique advantages. Try to develop them, and then people will naturally flock to you."

Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books.

Lee's words were stronger than the wine in the glass and went straight through Leon's brain.

Leon then realized that he had subconsciously imitated Li and wanted to win over capable people, but this was completely a case of showing off one's proficiency in front of an expert.

Li's rapid success is based on his clear understanding of his own abilities and the needs of others.

So, what can Leon do as a prince...

"I understand! Thank you!"

After expressing his sincere thanks, Leon left some money for the meal and said goodbye to Lee and Edward.

Leon, who left Fortune Catering, no longer held his head high.

He looked straight ahead at the street, watching the people coming and going.

Suddenly, Leon walked up to a passerby wearing tailor's clothes.

"Excuse me, sir. I want to buy some clean clothes for my servant, but I can't find a ready-made clothing store."

Leon pointed at George, who was following behind him with a confused look on his face.

The passerby tailor saw the ill-fitting waiter's uniform on George and the jeweled scabbard hanging around Leon's waist.

The tailor immediately realized that he had received a big business today!

"My dear guest, my shop happens to have suitable ready-made clothes. You can feel free to ask. My shop has a good reputation in this capital. Even the Baron often comes to my shop to order clothes!"

In order to win over Leon, the distinguished customer, the tailor boasted about his shop.

Before, Leon would never listen to such a crude lie and would just let George beat the man up and leave him on the roadside.

But this time, Leon communicated with the tailor humbly, revealing his helplessness from time to time in his words.

The tailor had no idea that the person he was communicating with was His Royal Highness the Prince.

The tailor just thought that the young man in front of him was a minor noble who came from outside the capital and wanted to improve his status here.

As for the jewel-encrusted sword at his waist?

Ha, it must be a family heirloom from a noble family!

The tailor knew very well that a minor noble would embed the entire family wealth in heirlooms.

In this way, when you encounter danger, you can run away with the heirloom!

The tailor had also heard that aristocratic women would sew jewelry onto their underwear. After all, in his shop, women's clothing with extra inner pockets was the best-selling item!

"Dear customer, you have arrived at my shop. Although the shop is a little small, I guarantee that my craftsmanship is second to none~"

The tailor invited Prince Leon into a shop that was only a dozen square meters. Apart from the counter and clothes racks, there was almost no space to stand.

Leon would never have walked into such a store before, but this time, he went in with great interest.

Looking at the scattered orders posted on the wall by the shop owner, Leon examined them carefully and took out a small crystal from his pocket.

"Shopkeeper, I have no one to rely on in the capital. Can you help me find out if there is any noble gathering in the near future~"

"That... is no problem! I will tell you as soon as I can after asking my regular customers!"

The shop owner took the crystal and smiled flatteringly. Prince Leon was truly the most generous customer he had ever seen.