Chapter 21 : Célarion Kingdom.

We know who the woman the prince has chosen is. When she entered the capital, I went straight to her. With my evolved Hallucinogen, I was able to make myself invisible—no one saw me enter! I've become even more discreet! I wonder if I could become a voyeur in the women's public baths…?

[Host, you are getting sidetracked…]

"I don't see what you're talking about, system."

[...]

Anyway, I placed the parasite in the tea cup while making it invisible. Once the merchant woman drank it, I started showing her happy hallucinations. I simply showed her that trade could bring her a lot of money!

"I feel that we will make a lot of money, but more importantly, that we will establish ourselves and influence the kingdom through our own, Célarion."

"Yes, mistress. Our queen will be pleased."

"The prince and the plan, everything is ready?"

"Yes, mistress. The prince only thinks about himself, but he doesn't understand that you are planning far more."

The merchant laughed—clearly, she was planning more than what was supposed to happen and far beyond the prince's little thoughts. This girl… she's going to be an unusual and much greater asset than I expected! That gives me an idea for what I can do once I'm done with this kingdom… But first, I need to take a look at a few things in the royal library.

Célarion… I read about it briefly with Rosia, but it's a somewhat distant kingdom, not directly bordering Regium Aeternum. My attention on it was very limited and quick. Not that I didn't want to go there—after all, I plan to turn the entire world into my nest! The Célarion kingdom will be invaded in the end!

But since it wasn't an "immediate" target, I only skimmed through the information. However, it seems I need to take a closer look now.

And this queen seems to be planning an invasion! But what is this kingdom really aiming for? A simple long-term plan or a swift action? From what I know so far, they seem to want to control the economic market in some way…? In any case, they're going to outmaneuver the prince.

The percentage of this merchant must reach 100% quickly!

Seeing that she was approaching the meeting place, I left. I didn't need to stay any longer.

I ran to Lucian's place—I need to reach 100% as soon as possible.

***

"Welcome, Madam Mercier."

"Thank you, Prince Léno. You have a beautiful city."

"Thank you. After all, our kingdom is the best. Our capital is, of course, superior to yours."

"Yes… if you say so."

Isolde slightly narrowed her eyes, but the arrogant prince didn't notice. After exchanging some pleasantries, they returned to the main topic.

"So, Prince, let's talk business."

"Agreed. We will sell you wheat from rare overseas kingdoms at a reduced price. In exchange, you will help me introduce my surcurcales throughout the kingdom of Regium Aeternum."

"Of course. But you haven't forgotten the other condition, have you?"

"We will sign a contract with your sister. But this contract will be a fake. Then, we will put her signature on a document that will appear to be an agreement with a traitorous trade."

"Yes! HAHAHA!"

Seeing the prince grinning like a fool, Isolde slightly narrowed her eyes again. Clearly, to her, the prince was a complete idiot. The day he became king would mark the end of the so-called great kingdom of Regium Aeternum.

***

In the morning, returning from Lucian's place with a servant, I headed to the royal library. She brought me all the books about the kingdom of Célarion.

Surprisingly, there were several! I started reading, with the servant hiding me and turning the pages for me.

Interesting. The history of the kingdom of Célarion is fascinating. It is one of the earliest countries in this world, at least the oldest of the still-existing kingdoms today. But unlike other kingdoms, its royal lineage has changed drastically over time.

There have been so many overthrows of kings and queens, with the throne passing from hand to hand, family to family. Yet, the kingdom has always remained one of the most powerful and prosperous.

But the second-to-last ruling family led it into decline, dropping it to the third most powerful kingdom. With the new ruling family, however, the kingdom's strength has risen again to become the second most powerful. But no one knows who this new family is—only the closest individuals know this queen. It seems that Isolde Mercier is becoming more and more important!

In fact, I think the queen herself is just as crucial. Fortunately, she's a woman, so I won't have any hesitation in turning her into a Zerg, or even a sub-queen as soon as I can!

And if she's ugly? Who cares! Before my reincarnation, I might have cared. But as a Zerg Queen, I couldn't care less about her beauty! As long as I find her beautiful, everyone else will have to see her as beautiful!

One of the advantages of being a Zerg Queen ~ Hehehe ~

Back to the queen—if I say she's so important, it's because since she ascended to the throne, the country has regained its strength in just a few years. This queen is definitely intelligent and capable of leading all kinds of troops!

No matter what kind of Zerg I turn her into, whether a Duchess or a sub-queen, she will be extremely useful for my world conquest!

In addition to progressing with Rosia's complete evolution, increasing the percentages of important parasites, and advancing my own evolution, I am now also making it a priority to learn as much as possible about the kingdom of Célarion and its queen.

Things are about to get even more interesting.