The villain queen eavesdropped on my inner thoughts and won't let me lie down?

This not only lowers the Empire's administrative costs but also gives the Orcs a chance to breathe. Therefore, he eloquently and diligently listed the benefits of this agreement to the Empire.

The idea that three sentences could convince the Empress is a lie. If necessary, Roger wouldn't hesitate to brainwash her for three days and three nights.

Therefore, he didn't say or think any more about negotiation tricks, hugs, or chats unrelated to the agreement.

I am an incredibly upright subject who spent the whole night discussing national affairs and the development of people's livelihoods with the half-dragon princess, and then arduously signed such a secret agreement.

My conscience is clear!

Your Majesty, please check out my perfect KDA!

From the Evernight Empress's perspective, he actually managed to pull it off!

She personally witnessed Tassica's stubbornness, but she was ultimately willing to cooperate with the Empire as a puppet queen. This is indeed a great thing.

Old Joseph, I'll let you see this prosperous age as you wished!

As for the pros and cons Roger analyzed, she also agreed.

Compared to directly ruling the Kamburg Desert, indirectly controlling it through Tassica means the Empire only needs to send some strong individuals and soldiers to gain the Orc Kingdom as an anti-God ally, which is a very profitable deal.

"Roger, my dear subject, you have worked hard on this trip. I am very satisfied with this agreement! The establishment of the Orc Kingdom will be entirely managed by you, reporting directly to me. The military will fully cooperate with you!"

The Evernight Empress was also straightforward, not wanting to bother multiple people with one task.

She could understand Roger's painstaking efforts, but the Empire's narrow-minded nobles might outwardly agree but secretly undermine him.

Simply giving Roger the highest jurisdiction over the Orc Kingdom matter, along with the Evernight Decree, is the most efficient method.

As for anyone who wants to cause trouble? That's perfect. Whoever jumps out, I can strengthen the central government even more.

Roger thought for a moment, and felt that with Tassica's intelligence and ability, she could rally the Orc tribes herself. The Empire only needed to provide support and cooperation, so the workload was acceptable.

Moreover, personally keeping an eye on things could avoid a lot of nonsense, so after some modest words, he agreed.

Hey, Her Majesty is very satisfied with my performance!

Being directly responsible for this matter is an implication that I can still come to Moonshadow Palace to report directly. Wouldn't there be more opportunities for contact with that?

Moreover, with this decree, on the surface, the supreme leader of the Orc Kingdom is Queen Tassica, but in reality, it's Regent Roger!

Looking at the pufferfish in front of her puffing up again, the Evernight Empress applauded him in her heart.

Go, Roger, my dear subject, you have been enhanced, hurry up and come ride me!

Tibella said that men also need encouragement and praise. It seems that I need to cultivate this little guy's confidence next.

Then, I'll give you another chance to show off~

The Evernight Empress then asked, "At Asiford City of the Tianming Army, the nobles have now stabilized the defense line, compressing the advance of the undead army to the border of Yaman Province. What do you think, Roger, my dear subject?"

"I look with my eyes."

"I'm asking, do you think I should deal with the Tianming Army better?"

Why is she asking me about this too?

Roger frowned, feeling that this was far beyond the scope of what a small magazine editor should be doing.

【The Yaman Province and the Tianming Army cannot be resolved in a short time. This is a big game under the God of Knowledge. I'd better not get involved.】

Roger declined, "Your Majesty is asking the wrong person. I don't understand the situation in the Tianming Army and Yaman Province, so I dare not speak rashly. I suggest Your Majesty combine this with the military's advice."

The Evernight Empress hummed and remained noncommittal.

So it really is the God of Knowledge who made a move?

It is said that he is the most difficult of the seven gods to deal with. The Tianming Instructor he sent did indeed make a big move right from the start.

But this guy's bad habits have started again, haven't they?

She didn't panic and continued to ask, "Didn't you also speculate on the Tianming Instructor's intentions before, Roger, my dear subject? Now you might as well continue to guess casually. It doesn't matter if you're wrong."

"This... people's hearts are unpredictable, and there are insufficient conditions. I cannot judge and need to wait for more information."

Roger acted quite embarrassed, believing that he had answered impeccably.

【The Empire is strong now. As long as it continues to win, the Tianming Army will have no foundation for rule. What can the Tianming Instructor do then?】

【I'm afraid that with her caution, Asiford City won't even be defended. After this wave, she will definitely switch to underground development.】

【The Tianming Army should still secretly sabotage, cultivate forces, and seize the opportunity to sacrifice the power of faith to please the God of Knowledge, waiting for the gods to turn their attention over...】

The Evernight Empress felt comfortable hearing his unconscious brain supplementation!

Isn't this all back?

With this information, I still don't know how to arrange for that old woman Xia Ti?

Since she wants to switch to an underground organization, then I'm not in a hurry to go to Asiford City. I'll order the surrounding governors and troops to continue to defend, and then take over the reconstruction after the Tianming Army leaves.

After that, I'll find a way to infiltrate the Tianming Army, grasp their actions in advance, reduce their destructiveness, and wait for the gods to make their moves.

The information Roger revealed is still quite important. If I don't understand the true intentions of the Tianming Army and judge that they are now going to rebuild the Veronica Dynasty and start a head-on annihilation operation, wouldn't that be a waste of power for nothing?

Now that I know that Xia Ti also lacks confidence and the main force of the gods is still on other battlefields, the Empire can choose to be steady and seize the opportunity to complete this wave of magical industrialization upgrades.

Sure enough, what this little loudspeaker Roger thinks in his heart is still different from what he says on his lips. It's still more reliable to listen to his heart.

Having mastered the correct way to open this guy, the Evernight Empress will no longer blame him for not being loyal enough or not putting in enough effort.

After breaking the inner demons, she understood many things and could understand the different perspectives of the Empress and her subjects.

The Empress must be responsible for all aspects of the Empire and must make decisions on everything.

And the subjects only need to do their duty.

Helping oneself in other aspects is an obligation, and not helping is a duty.

The Empress herself is not infinitely responsible for this empire, and there is no reason to force others to be the same as herself.

In the future, her court can tolerate lazy people, madmen, villains, research fanatics, ambitious people, etc. She is confident that she can control and guide them to contribute to the empire.

A mature Empress does not make her subjects all the same, but arranges everyone in the correct position to exert their energy.

I can copy homework, but I can't really find someone to write all the papers for myself.

So Roger can give these intelligence, the Evernight Empress has been satisfied, praised: "Roger, my dear subject, you are really as honest as ever... I already know your loyalty, please continue to work hard in the future! Let's end here tonight."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Roger was surprised to pass this level, and was also a little surprised.

I said I didn't know anything, but it's also loyalty, also effort, and can also be praised?

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Drinking Ice Manor.

Teleporting back to the yard here through the long-distance shoe pad, Roger immediately saw the light that was still on.

He sighed softly. It was almost two in the morning, and little Joey was really waiting for him all the time.

If he didn't come back here and went directly to Charles's mansion, would she stupidly wait until dawn?

There are countless beautiful things worth pursuing in the world, but seeing the light in the dark that is only waiting for oneself, the wandering and lonely heart in a foreign land feels extremely warm.

Angelina wouldn't do such a silly thing. If the light is on, it must be because she worked overtime too late.

The siblings are too familiar, there will be no such sense of ritual.

Roger knocked on the door first, and after hearing the undisguised happy "Come in", he pushed the door in.

A soft and warm body had already rushed into his arms.

"Roger-sama~ You're back... um!"

Roger-sama held his little woman's face, and gave her a wanton invasion, making her weak all over and leaning in his arms.

"You bad guy..."

Little Joey felt her face was so hot that she could fry eggs.

But leaning in his arms is the warmest and safest reliance in the world, and she can't bear to leave for even half a second.

"Sending you a small gift."

Roger took out a necklace with a clear Orc style from the space ring, a necklace strung with the teeth of unknown beasts.

"Um, did Master think of me even when going to war?" Little Joey took it in surprise.

At first glance, this necklace is rough, but after looking at it for a long time, it has a kind of wild beauty. The colors are bright, and the matching is inexplicably coordinated, and it also sways with a strong magical atmosphere.

Obviously, this is not only an ornament, but also a very cherished and powerful magic item.

"Don't say going to war, even if I go to heaven and earth, it is impossible for me to forget you."

Roger hugged her tightly to avoid her hearing his guilty conscience.

Cough cough, when by the Empress's side, it seems... probably... maybe... maybe...

This necklace was also just rewarded by opening the system random box, not specifically... hey...

These are all insignificant details, it's better not to mention them!

But Little Joey still believes him very much.

She is also an officer who has fought on the front line, and knows that the atmosphere is very tense, but there is no chance to breed any romantic feelings.

Unless he has the Empress's invincible power, dominating the battlefield, otherwise it would be difficult to just survive, let alone think about those messy things!

Little Joey admired the orc tooth necklace for a while, then took off a talisman sent by Mongomari, revealing her snow-white neck, and whispered, "Master, can you put it on for me?"

Roger said, "Of course. It's just that if this necklace is put on by me, it will activate the oath of loyalty, which will have some restrictions on you..."

"Is it to always be loyal to Master?"

"Yes..."

"Then come on, I like it very much!"

She closed her eyes, her face full of anticipation.

【Follower Necklace: A simple necklace strung together by more than a hundred kinds of beast teeth, but it exudes an incomparably rich magical atmosphere. Refined by a shamanic spell used by a certain generation of royal tent chieftain.】

The necklace is strung with dragon tendons, and there is a small line of ancient Ilezerian script on it: Reward for the loyal, death for the disloyal.

After inquiring, the system told him that the rewards for the loyal include multiple specialization and talent improvements, and the higher the loyalty, the higher the reward.

This is an item that can greatly increase growth potential, but it needs to be activated by the master for the follower. Wearing it yourself is ineffective.

Listening to the girl's unwavering tone, Roger couldn't help but kiss her on the forehead, and put the follower necklace on her for her.

The aura of ancient times and wilderness burst out, and a huge magical power enveloped Little Joey.

【Loyalty check passed, target talent improved successfully!】

【Target awakened Fox bloodline, illusion magic, charm magic effect +5】

【Target mastered master-level war song, master-level war dance skills】

【Target mastered super magic talent joy aura, when feeling happy and joyful, the people around will feel joy, improve the team's work efficiency, and slightly improve the team's luck value.】

The magic light gradually dissipated, and Little Joey didn't have too many differences, but she felt that the Roger in front of her became more handsome and made her more attached.

At the same time, some mysterious knowledge flowed into her mind, and her control over her throat and body was doubled.

But she found that Roger's eyes were not right when looking at her, unprecedentedly hot.

"Master?" Her voice became more crisp and sweet.

"What fox bloodline... it turns out to be a little fox!"

He stretched out his hand, grabbed the newly grown furry ears on Little Joey's head, and the smooth fluff felt great.

"Ah, Master, it's so itchy..."

Little Joey trembled, and the unprecedented keen stimulation made her fall directly into Roger's arms.

"Okay, okay, don't touch here..."

Letting go of her ears, he grabbed the little girl's newly grown big tail again.

Little Joey bit him on the arm angrily, without exerting any force, staring at him with puffed cheeks and threateningly, whimpering, "That's not okay either... ooh!"

But with that little expression, there is no deterrent power, it is clearly seduction.

Under the effect of the necklace, this little girl can actually turn into a little fox spirit, how can this be missed?