After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King
Chapter 139 - 8 Secrecy in Cement

Chapter 139: Chapter 8 Secrecy in Cement

As her figure gradually solidified, Yila suddenly appeared next to Senata, startling her as she was changing clothes. She hurriedly put her clothes back on.

Yila, who turned his head away, held three or four stones. After the morning meeting, he and Hilena went for a walk along the beach near the salt-drying pools of the Demon King Territory, discovering a stone pile full of limestone.

It was undoubtedly good news. At least it proved that limestone was not uncommon in this world. Yila knew that in his previous world, the stone used for paving roads in the ultra-ancient period was also limestone.

But this world was different. At least in the Empire, the stone used for paving had natural patterns like ink paintings, called "Black Painted Stone," which might be another name for granite.

This proved that the Empire’s resources were quite abundant.

"Senata, this is the sample for the Kobolds. Please convey this to them for me..."

Yila said as he listened to the rustling sound of clothes being put on. Turning his head back, he looked at the surprised face of Senata and asked, "How are things on the Kobold side?"

However, Senata was currently focused on something else.

"Wait, Mr. Yila, if I’m not mistaken, you just came from the Void Realm?"

Senata said as she remembered that Yila had suddenly materialized from a void form into a solid form in the room. She blinked and asked, "Have you awakened the talent for Void Travel? Or can that little succubus already carry people through the Void Realm?"

Regarding Yila’s special "Mutation," aside from Yila himself and Tipcapu, only Satan Ye, Hilena, and Vera knew for the time being.

This wasn’t something that needed to be concealed.

"I shared abilities with Tipcapu. His soul now resides within me."

Yila said nonchalantly about something that would make scholars in this world break down. Looking at the now fully dressed Senata, he added, "Next time, I should choose to Void Travel outside the door rather than inside the room."

Honestly, compared to "transporting outside the door," the casually mentioned "sharing abilities with Tipcapu" was actually more attention-grabbing.

In comparison, in the face of such miracles, it wouldn’t be surprising if Yila directly Void Traveled into Senata’s bed. It wouldn’t be particularly noteworthy.

However, Senata was quite used to it. Everyone had long been accustomed to the miracles Yila created.

...

"Regarding the Kobolds, they were one of the territories that didn’t pay tribute earlier."

Senata said as she shifted her attention back to her primary work. Recalling the state of the Dog Head-man Territory, she continued, "But after Mr. Yila took action, they made up the tribute... Although the amount they should pay wasn’t much, to begin with."

In other words, the Dog Head-man Territory almost provoked Yila by trying to save a little money. Luckily, their territory wasn’t around the previous strategic target, or they might have regretted it immensely.

Since if they were wiped out by the passing Yila just because they didn’t pay a little silver coin, it really wouldn’t be worth it.

"So, Mr. Yila, you mean to purchase this kind of stone? If there are no surprises, then a lot of the waste material produced during mineral mining is most likely this kind of stone."

Senata looked at the stones Yila presented as samples. She thought for a moment and said, "I will relay it honestly. If a large amount is needed, it would be best to discuss the expenditure with Youyou."

"The first batch doesn’t require a large amount. Just have them send over some directly. If a certain quantity is needed afterward, then it won’t count as a public expense of the Demon King Territory; instead, just deduct it from my salary."

Yila said as he considered for a moment and added, "If large-scale purchases are needed later, I’ll discuss with Youyou... Best to have them supply a large amount of this stone indefinitely, replacing their tribute."

It was indeed a good choice... if this seemingly ordinary stone was indeed very important.

"No, wait..."

Yila quickly muttered to himself, denying his previous statement. He squinted his eyes... That expression, if Isabella or Vera were here, they could tell at a glance that he was contemplating some sinister and cunning strategy.

Just like the "land for title" offer that the Empire’s nobles couldn’t refuse at all.

"I did something wrong. About the cement matter yesterday, I shouldn’t have spoken so decisively... Fortunately, there were no outsiders at the time, but I need to remind the little fairy and everyone else."

Yila said as he looked at the puzzled Senata and simply stood up, saying, "Cancel the contact with the Dog Head-man Territory. Sorry for the trouble."

Apologizing, Yila patted Senata on the shoulder as she seemed to realize something. He said seriously, "About what I said in the morning meeting yesterday, regarding the cement materials... please keep it completely confidential."

As expected, though not knowing why, Yila seemed intent on keeping this matter confidential. Mr. Yila had been very concerned about the approximate time for the analysis of the Corpse Fragrance Potion, probably due to his own considerations, right?

Thinking this way, Senata naturally nodded. She looked at the map of Demon King Territory spread out on the table, traced it with her finger, and said, "In fact, there’s an abandoned mine past the Harpy’s residence."

Senata explained, pointing on the map under Yila’s observant gaze, "The iron ore has been exhausted, but there’s plenty of clay and this common stone. However, it will take time to clear the rubble outside the mine, and the journey isn’t short."

...

"Very good. I’ll go take a look later. Then... I’ll have Tipcapu find the leaders who were present yesterday and remind them to keep it confidential. Apologies for the trouble; I’ll treat you to some blood later."

Yila said, seeing Senata’s eyes light up with anticipation. As his body gradually became transparent, he added, "If it succeeds, the range of the Demon King Territory... will encompass the entire kingdom."

Though others still didn’t understand.

However, the significance of "better roads" was far from just being "better." Smooth roads brought immense benefits and profits.

Sparing the time spent on movement undoubtedly meant seizing the resource named "time" from the world—saving some time on commuting, saving some time on trade, and making communication between territories quicker.

Add all those "somes" together... and it’s everything.

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