A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 279: Halfway there

"Look, didn't the Covenant abandon resurrection?"

Rosemary said with a smile.

"Soon, it will also give up protecting the crown."

"This is the covenant, and its actions have a specific order."

"When it cannot complete an instruction, it will choose the most advantageous one."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuzhou curled his lip and said, "Are you really not afraid that the alliance might develop its own consciousness and kill you?"

Right now, I can only think in a state of confusion, but who knows, I might awaken to it in the future.

"No matter what you say, history will not record that you inherited the throne normally."

Jiang Shuzhou dared to say what others dared not say, since he wasn't working for the Empire anyway.

"So what?"

Rosemary said.

"My father told me from a young age that the winner is king and the loser is a bandit. I am the winner, and history will be written by me."

He's already changing history before he's even ascended the throne; he's born to be an emperor.

Soon, the restrictions on the crown were lifted, and the Covenant did not resurrect Midea; it now had more important matters to attend to.

Suppress the Abyss Portal, suppress the invasion.

"Wasn't it you who encouraged Midtas to kill all the princes and princesses?"

"You requested that Chaosko bestow upon you the title of prince, didn't you?"

Although Jiang Shuzhou asked in a questioning tone, he was quite certain.

"Don't you already have the answer?"

Rosemary smiled without saying a word.

"They've given up. I, now, will be the new emperor!"

Rosemary picked up the crown and put it on her head.

Suddenly, her aura surged, rising from the high-level to the saintly realm.

However, it didn't live up to the legendary expectations.

Rosemary's power stopped at the peak of the Sanctuary.

"idiot!"

Kosoroya Akmond, standing to the side, looked ashen-faced.

"Do you even know what you're doing?!"

"The most important thing for completing the inheritance is to have the help of the Covenant. But now? The power of the Covenant is all used to suppress the invasion of the Abyss. How could it possibly help you master the power and become a legend?"

With Kosoroya's explanation, Jiang Shuzhou finally understood.

So it turns out it all comes down to the alliance. Jiang Shuzhou was wondering how to make someone master the laws so quickly.

"Don't be discouraged, Your Majesty Rosemary. Here, this is my gift. Sign this first."

Now that the emperor has been born, even though it is a sacred realm and a usurper's throne, Jiang Shuzhou must complete the mission regardless.

"This is a gift from our Mage Alliance to you: peace. We hope you like it."

Jiang Shuzhou spoke very politely and formally, but the hint of joy in his tone was impossible to hide.

"How is that possible!"

Rosemary's expression shifted, her face showing regret and anger.

She may be the first emperor of the Auvi Empire in history who did not reach the legendary level, and she may not even be the last.

Unless she can cultivate to the legendary level through her own efforts, from now on, the inheritance will only be at the saint level.

"You are not allowed to tell anyone!"

Rosemary gave the order.

"Your will."

Kosovoya has no choice but to comply.

"Give me some hush money."

Jiang Shuzhou wasn't buying it.

"By the way, you also need to give me some information about opening the Abyss Portal, or I'll expose everything."

"You! Well done, you're really something."

Rosemary's expression was uncertain, but she had no choice but to agree.

"And you?"

Rosemary looked at Maurice and Trank.

"Ahem, of course we need a little bit too."

"OK!"

Despite her gritted teeth, Rosemary had no choice but to agree.

After all, if she were a legend at this moment, then all of this would be nothing but rumors and gossip, completely useless.

But she isn't. Maybe she can make up for it later, but not now.

"I want 500,000 magic stones, converted into various materials as needed. Also, give me some trading privileges. Don't worry, you'll get a cut."

Jiang Shuzhou's quote was not high, and he even asked for materials, because he needed them to build a mage tower.

As for trade privileges, to put it bluntly, they are tax exemptions. Naturally, some benefits should be given to others, which is why Jiang Shuzhou proposed to give Rosemary a share of the profits.

For Jiang Shuzhou, this was a win-win situation. Don't forget Rosemary's current status—she's the Empress!

Anyone from the Aovi Empire who dares to make things difficult for Jiang Shuzhou's goods is going against the Emperor.

Do you know that the emperor also has a share in this?

How dare you stop me? Do you have a death wish?

Of course, if Jiang Shuzhou were to openly say that he wanted to use Rosemary's influence, the other party would definitely not agree.

But this situation is different. Although Jiang Shuzhou does not pay taxes, he gives the money directly to the emperor himself!

This is equivalent to taking a portion of the taxes that should have been paid and giving it specifically to the emperor.

Not only did Jiang Shuzhou make money, but the emperor also got a share.

As the nation with the most warriors, the Empire is also the place with the most internal wars and disasters, making it a place brimming with business opportunities.

With Jiang Shuzhou's abilities, earning several million magic stones a year is no problem.

With just one rune construct, Jiang Shuzhou could make a fortune in the Empire.

The other people's conditions were similar, all around 500,000, but they didn't ask for anything else.

After all, they don't need the other things they want.

"That's enough, don't push your luck!"

Rosemary gave a warning, drafted the contract, and had everyone sign it before her expression softened somewhat.

"Haha, Your Majesty Rosemary, I won't forget your share of the profits."

Jiang Shuzhou was in a good mood. Rosemary was indeed his benefactor; she was really too easy to trick.

Although Rosemary suffered a setback, she successfully ascended to the throne.

"You may go your own way; I am going to quell the abyss."

After saying a curt remark, Rosemary quickly left.

"Your Majesty Kosovo, aren't you going?"

"Me? Where am I going? You're not bad, are you married yet?"

Perhaps it was because they had a common topic of conversation, or perhaps it was because Jiang Shuzhou's abilities amazed him, but Kosoroya became much more enthusiastic.

"no."

"I have a daughter..."

"No need, I don't have time to get married. Besides, it's not like I don't have women who want me."

Jiang Shuzhou is very resistant to marriage.

He's still young, he has plenty of time to explore and have fun, how could he possibly get married?

Let's talk about my legend later.

Why?

"I'm still young, and besides, I don't have time."

"Tsk tsk, these young people nowadays."

Kosoroya did not insist.

"This is going to be troublesome. The Augustus family has produced such a person. Tsk tsk tsk."

Jiang Shuzhou, as if by telepathy, inadvertently gave Kosoroya a mage's mark.

"If you need anything, you can come to me. I can help you make connections."

Kosoroya accepted it without making a sound.

"I'll let you know if there's anything you need."

Clearly, Rosemary's reign was far from secure from the outset.

The Archimonde family has already begun looking for a way out.

Who knows what the future holds for the Ovi Empire?

Hopefully it won't collapse too quickly, otherwise it might be difficult for Jiang Shuzhou to get a share of the pie.