"Father, it is too risky for you to do this!"

In the Elf King's castle, the door to the government affairs room was pushed open, and the second prince Ivan Rust walked in quickly with an anxious look on his face.

Looking at Ivan Rust's appearance, the Elf King Jason Rust, who was wearing a pair of reading glasses on his nose and flipping the virtual screen in front of him, couldn't help but shake his head...

"Ivan, you are not young anymore, why are you still so irritable?"

"I'll pay attention next time, this is not the point!"

Ivan Rust walked quickly to Jason Rust's desk, holding the table with both hands, looking at his father in disbelief.

"Under this situation, it would be too dangerous for you to personally send an envoy to the Black Iron Empire."

"Ivan, do you think the frontline army of the Black Iron Empire has really 'rebelled'?"

"No! Of course not!"

Faced with this question from his father, Ivan Rust quickly answered.

Over the years, his father often asked him various questions, which made Ivan Rust almost develop an instinct. Even when he was extremely anxious, he would always answer his father's questions in the first place.

Time to give your own answers and thoughts.

"Although we have established diplomatic relations with the Black Iron Empire for a short time, it is not difficult to see during this short period of getting along that they are unlikely to 'rebellion'."

Having said this, Ivan Rust glanced at his father.

His father didn't speak. He knew that his father was waiting for his next step.

Ivan Rust took a long breath, adjusted his emotions, and sorted out his thoughts for the time being, and spoke again...

"Of course, the more important thing is that they have no reason to 'rebellion'. What good does rebellion do to them? This is so stupid! The dwarves are indeed bold and rough, but they are not stupid, and those who take the opportunity to make trouble

...It’s clear that he has no good intentions.”

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Jason Rust's lips.

Obviously, he was very satisfied with Ivan's answer.

Under the guidance of the powerful public opinion of the Universe Network, Ivan still maintains a clear mind and his ability to think independently.

"Look, you also said that the Black Iron Empire has no reason to 'rebellion'. All the major powers in the universe are basically aware of this matter. At the same time, this matter will be found out sooner or later. At this time

The people who dance the most happily are just a bunch of clowns."

While speaking, Jason Rust threw aside the virtual interface in front of him and focused more on talking to his son.

"This incident may cost the Black Iron Empire a lot of money, but they are a dominant power in the universe with a profound foundation, and the dwarves, like us, are a long-lived race, so their regime must be more stable and lasting.

, this price can only affect them for a while, but it cannot shake their foundation. At most...a few decades, they will completely restore the strength of their overlord-level power. This time is not long for us long-lived races.

."

"So from this point of view, as neighbors, we have been getting along happily with the Black Iron Empire over the years, and the living environment of each other's citizens has also become better. In fact, we hope that our relationship with the Black Iron Empire will continue to be so good, or even change.

It will be better, this will be beneficial to our Elven Kingdom."

Having said this, Jason Rust's voice paused slightly.

"Ivan, you have to know that a true friend is one who offers help in times of need. This statement will indeed put our Elf Kingdom under some pressure from public opinion, but this pressure will not do anything to us. And the Black Iron Empire is just right now

At the time of crisis, the old emperor was about to

When he abdicates, the situation at this time will put more pressure on the new emperor who succeeds. If we can lend a helping hand, we will definitely make the relationship between our two countries closer, at least during the hundreds of years the new emperor has been in power.

In the years to come, the other party will never forget our kindness."

Jason Rust's words were extremely clear and logical, and there was no chance that Ivan Rust, who had a flexible mind, could not understand them.

But he still couldn't agree with his father's decision.

"Father, I understand what you are thinking. I also agree to lend a helping hand to the Black Iron Empire in exchange for a closer relationship between our two countries. However, in this special period, there is no need for you to do this in person!"

"It is precisely because it is during this special period that my personal visit can amplify this kindness. Moreover, I have already spoken out. As the Elf King, I cannot break my promise."

Ivan Rast basically cannot refute his father's point of view, because there is nothing inherently wrong with this approach.

The reason why Ivan Rust objected was because he did not want his father to take this risk.

Although he doesn't think the Black Iron Empire will rebel, the current situation is very chaotic after all.

"Then, you can announce to the public that you are in poor health, and I will go on your mission to the Black Iron Empire on your behalf. I am also a prince after all. Is this sincerity enough?"

Ivan Rust felt that there was nothing wrong with what he said, but he did not expect that his father would directly reject it.

"No, no, no, Ivan, it is precisely because you are the prince of this country that you cannot go."

"Why, why?"

Ivan Rust's mind was a little lost at this moment.

"Because you are the future of this country, Ivan."

"..."

Jason Rust's words made Ivan stunned. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

And before he could think of how to deal with it, Jason Rust's voice sounded again.

"Okay, Ivan, I still have a lot of things to deal with and prepare before going to the Black Iron Empire. At the same time, if I remember correctly, I have also arranged a lot of work for you, but I don't have time for you to be here.

waste."

As he spoke, Jason Rust ordered the elf attendant aside and sent him out of the castle.

During this period, looking at Ivan's back, Jason Rust's eyes showed a bit of sadness.

In fact, this time, he personally went to the Black Iron Empire for another purpose, which he did not tell Ivan Ming.

That is, he will take this opportunity to appoint Ivan as the Supervisor of the Country, who will have full authority to handle internal government affairs during his mission to the Black Iron Empire.

As the Elf King, he is not young anymore. It is natural for him to make some choices regarding his successor, so that it will be more convenient to train him.

Jason Rust has thought a lot over the years.

Although I feel sorry for Ajer, considering the development of the Elf Kingdom, Ivan is undoubtedly a more suitable successor.

However, among their elves, according to tradition, the eldest son has priority in inheritance.

Although Ivan's performance over the years has won him the support of many new generations, it still cannot change the fact that most of the elf families, ministers, and even elders in the country are still more inclined to support the eldest prince Ajer.

.

Under this premise, he wanted to give Ivan more opportunities to perform so as to gain more support.

The best way is to let Ivan temporarily handle government affairs.

But the problem is that if he does this, he will inevitably attract opposition from all parties.

But if he wants to go on a mission to the Black Iron Empire, the situation will be different.

He, the elf king, is not in the country, and neither is the eldest prince Ajer. Under such circumstances, Ivan, as the second heir to the elf kingdom, takes the position of 'supervisor of the country' and temporarily manages government affairs.

A matter of course.

Even Jason Rust had thought about it. After he came back, he said that he was tired from the journey and wanted to rest for a while so that Ivan could continue to supervise the country.
Chapter completed!