Ashen Dragon-Chapter 390 - 313 Wojin Church

Chapter 390: Chapter 313 Wojin Church

Northwind Castle, Steel Dragonwing Palace.

Selvin Montero looked around at the luxurious decorations, pushed his pince-nez with silver frames, bowed forward, and said with a smile:

“Your Majesty Cassius, I must say, you have excellent taste. I believe you will like what our Wojin Church has to offer.”

“We can bring you all the beautiful and luxurious goods in the world.”

Selvin was wearing an exceedingly gaudy silk shirt, leather bracers and short boots, with various small tools tied with silk ribbons around the hem, and draped in a heavy, gilded red cloak—his entire body utilized bright and lavish design styles.

This was the standard attire of Wojin Church’s internal personnel. Their appearance was always so glamorous and ostentatious.

Cassius, lying on the steel throne, slightly tilted his head and asked with a trace of contempt:

“Oh?”

“Everything?”

“As long as you have enough gold coins.”

Selvin pushed his glasses up his nose again and hurriedly added.

Cassius was very clear about these people’s nature—they worshiped the Goddess of Wealth, Wojin, and would stop at nothing for profit. When the stakes were high enough, they might even risk their lives.

For such people, endless forgiveness would only make them push their luck. The right approach was to beat them with a stick and then give them a sweet date.

Red Dragon opened his eyes, his pale golden pupils staring directly at the merchant, and a nearly tangible Dragon’s Might spread out.

“So…you’re questioning the empire’s wealth? Or are you questioning my wealth?”

“Uh…”

Selvin immediately panicked, cold sweat beading on his forehead, but he swiftly steadied his emotions and forced a flattering smile:

“Of course not, Your Majesty. Who would question an emperor’s wealth? Especially when this emperor is also a great dragon.”

“A bishop once said, never judge a dragon’s wealth with a mortal’s mindset; just try your best to serve them well.”

“Your Majesty, in the eyes of our Wojin Church, you are definitely one of the most top-tier, most honorable clients.”

No wonder he was a diplomat of Wojin Church. Selvin’s response and eloquence were quite remarkable, with a rich arsenal of persuasive tactics.

If Cassius were an ordinary Red Dragon, he might have indeed been pleased by their flattery.

Selvin only felt his body lighten, and that invisible pressure suddenly vanished.

Cassius smirked and mocked:

“Are all of you from Wojin Church this glib?”

Selvin squeezed out another smile: “Of course not, only when facing distinguished clients like you…”

“I don’t like hearing meaningless drivel.”

Cassius interrupted impatiently.

“Yes, yes, Your Majesty.”

Selvin nodded repeatedly in agreement. He hastily pulled a golden silk handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Cassius supported his enormous body with all four limbs and rose slowly. His broad wings unfurled, almost enveloping the entire Wojin diplomatic mission.

Red Dragon stared at the trembling group and asked: “Then I’ll be straightforward—you and your deity want to cooperate?”

Selvin couldn’t help but lower his head, adjusting his glasses with a trembling hand: “Your Majesty Cassius, the empire’s frequent commercial trades in Anzeta have drawn the Goddess’s attention. The great Goddess Wojin has seen the immense potential of your empire.”

“Lady Wojin believes that commercial trade is the best way to prosperity. If we can increase economic circulation worldwide, it will further develop all civilizations and bring happiness to all intelligent beings in the world.”

“So…..the empire is an excellent partner for us.”

After finishing his words, he cautiously glanced out of the corner of his eye, seeing that Red Dragon’s expression remained unchanged, and finally let out a long breath.

Cassius grinned.

“Free trade, indeed…”

“That is certainly a universal value. Our Ashen Empire has always followed such principles and encouraged all forms of free trade.”

He said this.

“Your Majesty, your views are truly enlightened and perfectly align with our Wojin Church.”

Selvin was immediately somewhat excited; he seemed to see the dawn of cooperation—an opportunity that could bring enormous benefits to the church and to himself.

Cassius, expression calm, asked again: “So…what kind of cooperation do you propose?”

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Selvin became enthusiastic, speaking eagerly: “Wojin’s followers travel the world, assisting merchants in their trade activities.”

“We can establish Wojin Temples in the empire’s cities for free, becoming local financing centers, currency exchange points, and depositories, helping you earn more wealth, filling your treasury even more, and allowing you to have…”

“Impossible.”

Cassius coldly interrupted him.

“All financial and trade activities within the Ashen Empire must be controlled by the Imperial Bank and the Imperial Commerce Department, without any foreign interference.”

Red Dragon sneered and took a few more steps forward, the sulfurous smoke almost spraying onto Selvin, making him shake like a sieve.

Selvin realized he had gotten a bit carried away earlier.

“Ha, you think I don’t know your tricks?”

“If this is the sincerity of Wojin Church’s cooperation, then there’s nothing to talk about.”

“This is contempt for the empire!”

In the end, his voice was almost a dragon’s roar, bringing dreadful pressure.

The diplomats of Wojin Church could hardly stand, with some even fainting, and only the High Priest Selvin barely managing to stay conscious.

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty!”

“Wait, I think there is still room for cooperation!”

Selvin pleaded continuously.

With his past life’s experience, Cassius knew Wojin Church all too well.

The Wojin Temples were spread across the continent. On the surface, Wojin Church appeared to disdain using rumors, monopolies, or hiring bandits to manipulate trade activities, openly criticizing such tactics.

But privately, they required priests to use these tactics in the most covert ways.

In the past life, many players were scammed by Wojin Church, even accruing heavy debts, leading thousands of affected players to form the “Bankrupt Alliance” and wage war against Wojin Temples around the world.

“The bold discover wealth, the cautious keep wealth, and the timid waste wealth.”

This was their creed.

If Wojin Church were allowed to establish temples within the empire, it would be akin to handing the economic lifeline to a group of cunning speculators.

And this was something Cassius would not allow—he needed absolute control over the empire, be it politically, economically, or culturally.

And even in this cooperation, he needed to occupy an absolute leading position, reversing the situation to exploit Wojin Church’s value.

Selvin wiped the sweat from his face, shaken, and asked: “Your Majesty, then you will decide everything…”

“I will strive to secure the best terms for you, to bring about a great and glorious collaboration.”

Selvin’s words trembled.

“Which idiot told me that Red Dragons are just muscleheads, only concerned with immediate gain?”

He cursed inwardly, wishing he could strangle the person who drafted the previous plan.