Online Games: I Met a Mysterious Old Man

"Seventy percent of the Plotin Kingdom is mountainous, with scarce resources, a small population, and low productivity..."

"That's right."

"In addition, we have borders with three countries. If this continues, once the protection period promised by the empire ends, our kingdom will be in danger. In the past, we had to pay tribute to Wilbon to get a reluctant peace. I think your majesty definitely does not want to do this now.

Bar?"

"So, we need elites."

Chen Xing said while looking at the defense plan.

"Yes, Your Majesty. You should know that in any field, you must compete on quality rather than quantity. For example, in terms of economy, growing mainly spices or expensive luxury goods or industrial products has more advantages than ordinary agriculture.

"

"Um."

"Due to the small population, labor shortage is the reality we face. Therefore, it is best to actively coordinate with different ethnic groups to supplement our labor force, and establish specialized schools in every town and city to cultivate professionals in all aspects."

Michael explained everything clearly in one breath, and Chen Xing strongly agreed with Michael's statement.

Chen Xingzhen believes that Michael is very suitable to work under him.

It also seems to understand why the Church of Ozric would not let this 15-year-old child go.

But these strategies and all of Michael's plans require time and a lot of money. With the current financial resources of the Plotin Kingdom, they may not be fully realized.

But if you follow the plan step by step, you will be able to achieve it sooner or later.

"Currently, national defense should be the first priority. We must use limited financial resources wisely and form an elite team to form a strong national defense force. This is the way to survive for our country at present."

"Want to recruit adventurers?"

Michael looked at Chen Xing and continued.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Adventurers are the greatest human resources currently. They are immortal, can grow rapidly, and are almost immortal. They are an almost unlimited resource."

"Recruiting adventurers..."

Chen Xing muttered.

"Your Majesty, we must recruit magicians, elemental mages, summoners, etc., adventurers of all professions. Of course, the prerequisite must be elites, because the Kingdom of Plotin does not raise idlers."

"Can elite adventurers of the same profession form a legion?"

Chen Xing suddenly understood what Michael meant.

"That's it, Your Majesty."

Michael nodded.

"A legion of dozens or hundreds of elite adventurers can stop thousands of troops. If we can gather such people, no one can underestimate our national defense strength."

"ah!"

Hearing Michael's words, Chen Xing couldn't help but admire him.

If this is the case, the strength of a legion can be gathered, and a strong national defense strength can be achieved without training too many troops.

But what worries Chen Xing is...

betray!

In the past, when I was in the guild, I was betrayed by many adventurers. It was difficult for Chen Xing to trust them again. Moreover, adventurers are all selfish, so it is not easy to trust them.

These people are prone to rebellion, especially when life or death is at stake.

"Michael."

"His Majesty."

"To be honest, your proposal is very good. However, the adventurers are not so trustworthy..."

"Why?"

"Because they are good at betrayal."

"Has Your Majesty ever been betrayed by them?"

"Yes."

After saying this, Chen Xing's face became a little gloomy.

"Because of that betrayal, I was miserable."

Until now, this is one of the important reasons why Chen Xing is unwilling to join the guild and has been wandering alone.

"His Majesty."

Michael said to Chen Xing.

"Only the weak will be betrayed."

"Um?"

"There may be many conditions for betrayal. Jealousy, greed, hatred or distrust, etc., but in the final analysis, His Majesty was not strong enough at the time."

"..."

"Looking back at the past, Your Majesty. Was Your Majesty a trustworthy person at that time? Was he a person worthy of the people who followed you risking their lives?"

"this......"

Michael's words left Chen Xing speechless.

"The important thing is faith, Your Majesty. Faith in the strong. I don't know what Your Majesty was like before, but I can tell Your Majesty one thing. If Your Majesty was weak before, I wouldn't have been able to trust you completely, nor would I have given up on you.

Life will follow you to the end. To put it bluntly, Your Majesty is not strong enough."

"Um."

Chen Xing could not refute Michael's words.

"At that time, I was indeed not strong, but my enemy happened to be very powerful. Even if no one betrayed me, we would be destroyed."

"What now?"

"It has become much stronger, and it will continue to get stronger."

Chen Xing answered without hesitation.

"It will take some time, but I will definitely succeed in my revenge."

"So, Your Majesty, you are now a person worthy of trust and trust, because you are strong enough now, and those adventurers will definitely be willing to follow you."

After a pause, Michael continued.

"Moreover, there must be not only faith, but also punishment. For those who betray easily, you should show them what hell is like."

Chen Xing understood what Michael meant.

[A truly strong person, just sitting there, will be followed by others]

These were the words of Master Deus, which rang in Chen Xing's mind.

Although he has not reached that point yet, Chen Xing can vaguely feel the meaning of this sentence.

"Then recruit adventurers!"

Chen Xing finally made a decision.

Leave the fear of betrayal behind.

I am no longer my original self, confident and strong.

This is also a kind of growth.

Get over the pain and fear of the past and move on.

The growth of the mind is more important than the growth of the body. This is the only way to become truly powerful.

"Adventurer Elite, Legion, okay, I like it."

"Haha, your Majesty is wise."

When Chen Xing smiled, Michael also smiled.

...

Early the next day.

Chen Xing came to Vermeirian again.

"I have a request."

"King Plotin, what do you want?"

Chen Xing said with a smile.

"Our dragon hunting plan has been successful. We successfully hunted the green dragon."

"Really?! Did you succeed in hunting the dragon? That was really a difficult task."

"I'm lucky."

"No, this is a manifestation of strength."

Coffant was really surprised.

"By the way, soon, I plan to transport the dragon's body here through the passage."

"The dragon's body?"

"Yes, can you help me process the dragon bones into weapons?"

"Of course! Of course there is no problem! Recently, we have been very distressed because we have run out of keels. If you can give us some keels, I will provide you with free services for processing weapons."

"Can."

Chen Xing readily agreed.

It's a win-win situation.

The Death Star could get the keel they were missing.

Chen Xing can make weapons for the knights for free.