CHAPTER 971: CHAPTER 411: TREASURE (5-IN-1) PART 3

"Lady Hai Lan, this might be a bit difficult."

"Mr. Su Ming, I have the proof of those assets and deposits in my hands, which can prove that those assets belong to our Crimson Country. Is there really no way?"

"Lady Hai Lan, I don’t doubt your words. But this matter isn’t that simple. Those frozen assets, to put it bluntly, have been swallowed by that group of people. If you want to make them spit it out, it’s going to be extremely difficult."

"Sigh."

Upon hearing this, Hai Lan couldn’t help but sigh.

"Lady Hai Lan, don’t be discouraged. As for unfreezing the assets, allow me to think of another way."

Su Ming comforted Hai Lan.

"Hmm, then we’ll have to take another route."

Hai Lan nodded and said.

"What route?"

Su Ming looked at Hai Lan with curiosity.

"To retrieve the wealth my husband Amis left behind in the Dark Forest."

Hai Lan, without any reservation, told Su Ming directly.

"Ah?"

Su Ming was taken aback.

"Mr. Su Ming, don’t worry. The Eternal Metal I promised you will absolutely be fulfilled."

Hai Lan assured Su Ming.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming couldn’t help but take a deep breath. It seemed there was more than just a piece of Eternal Metal in that base—there were other treasures as well.

However, Su Ming wasn’t the greedy type, and he spoke directly.

"Alright!"

"By the way, there’s one more thing."

"Go on."

"I wish to ask Mr. Su Ming to protect the Crimson Country. We are willing to offer you 10% of our annual revenue."

Hai Lan offered a substantial deal to Su Ming.

It’s important to note that a kingdom’s revenue is high, but so are its expenses, leaving little in between. Ten percent of the revenue is equivalent to most of the remaining profit, which is quite substantial!

If he agreed, it would be as if he became a behind-the-scenes shareholder of the Crimson Country.

"Alright, when will we head to the Dark Forest to retrieve it?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ming was also very surprised, but he agreed without any hesitation.

He was already inclined to support the Crimson Country, and this fit perfectly.

"The sooner, the better. The current situation is unstable; if we delay, changes might occur."

Hai Lan replied decisively.

Su Ming greatly admired Hai Lan’s words, not expecting her to handle things so decisively without any lingering doubts, and he immediately said.

"In that case, let’s call everyone in, arrange the follow-up tasks, and prepare to depart."

"Alright!"

Hai Lan agreed.

Su Ming then called out to the grand hall entrance.

"Rhein, all of you come in!"

At this moment, Rhein and others, including Hodg, all walked in and greeted them.

"Queen Hai Lan."

"Leader!"

...

At this moment, Hai Lan turned to Hodg and said.

"Hodg, Mr. Su Ming and I will go out to gather some funds. From now on, Crimson Country will temporarily be entrusted to you. You must ensure the wellbeing of all the citizens and accelerate the recovery of production."

"Your Majesty, about the supplies..."

Hodg said with some difficulty.

It’s not that he was unwilling, but the treasury and supply warehouse of the Crimson Country were empty. As the saying goes, even the best cook cannot make a meal without rice.

Su Ming naturally noticed Hodg’s predicament and immediately said.

"Hodg, don’t worry, I’ll take care of the supplies."

"Then there’s no problem."

Hodg breathed a small sigh of relief upon hearing Su Ming’s words.

Su Ming turned to look at Shu’en and others and said.

"Shu’en, Hejassi!"

"Present!"

The two responded seriously.

"I order both of you to lead a thousand soldiers, stay in the Crimson Country, assist Hodg in managing this country, and wait for my return."

"Yes!"

Shu’en and Hejassi responded immediately.

"Also, remove all the supplies from that Level 4 Transport Ship for Crimson Country, and hand over the transport ship to Captain Hagett and the others. Let them repair the ship and transport some basic supplies to Crimson Country to ensure the survival of its people!"

Su Ming instructed Shu’en.

"No problem."

Shu’en nodded and agreed.

"I will transfer the money for purchasing supplies to you later, which you can give to Captain Hagett. Moreover, if you encounter any trouble, go to Vickers for help; I’ll inform Vickers personally."

"Understood."

"Alright, Rhein, you all come with me."

After arranging everything, Su Ming said to Rhein and others.

"Okay!"

Rhein and the others responded.

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Not long after, in the central control room of the Wind Moving.

Su Ming led Hai Lan and others inside.

He walked to the command chair, sat down, and then said to Timi.

"Send a communication request to the Emperor."

"Alright, connecting now."

Timi immediately sent the communication request to the Emperor.

Shua!

A few seconds later, Vickers’s virtual image appeared before Su Ming.

"Hey, Vickers!"

Su Ming said with a cheerful smile.

At this moment, Vickers said to Su Ming in an annoyed tone.

"Su Ming, you still have the nerve to send me a communication."

Su Ming was bewildered by Vickers’s words and asked.

"Huh? What happened? I didn’t do anything!"

He was puzzled, as everything had seemed fine the last time they parted.

"Didn’t do anything? Because of you, Kaff, Chen Ying, and Curia are all clamoring to switch over to your side. Aren’t you ashamed?"

Vickers ranted at Su Ming.

"No, I didn’t poach your people."

Su Ming responded, feeling dumbfounded at Vickers’s words.

"You didn’t poach them, but the problem is they all want to switch over to work with you! I’m warning you, don’t poach my people—I’ve already got so few, and if you take Kaff and the others, how am I supposed to keep things running?"