Thales paused, giving the other party and himself time to think.

At this moment.

"who?"

The king's voice sounded faintly, seemingly absent.

"What?"

Thales was puzzled:

"Who?"

King Kessel had a complicated expression.

"When you left in the morning, all you could think about was women."

woman.

Thales frowned.

"You were confused and distraught at that time," the king said coldly, light and shadow appeared on his face at the same time, "you simply didn't have the confidence and courage you have now."

"Kingdom, politics, all these things, you are so obsessed with women that you don't care about it this morning, let alone risking your life to break into the palace and speak before the emperor."

King Kessel leaned forward slightly and stared at Thales intriguingly:

"What changed you outside the palace?"

Thales was startled.

What changed me?

He came back to his senses and gritted his teeth and said:

"That's not important," Thales tried his best to sound more sincere:

"What matters is, Father."

"Now, when we are at the end of the rope, we have another option."

King Kessel pursed his lips.

Thales suppressed his restless power of termination, slowed down his tone, and said tentatively:

"Fackenhauser took the lead to take a step back and provided the most powerful bargaining chip for this purpose, which is enough to restrain the people of the Western Wilderness."

King Kessel turned his head and grunted in displeasure:

"Amore."

The prince nodded and stared at the king:

"Accept it, not to mention making a lot of money, but at least there is a chance to make up for the huge losses of the 'Sand King'."

"Accepting it may not solve it once and for all, but it can avoid the worst consequences to the greatest extent."

"Accept it, let me come forward to communicate, give us a chance, and give Xihuang a step up."

The king chuckled softly, without comment.

"Please believe me, both realistically and in the long run, this is the only way. It is also the most efficient, easiest, most peaceful, and the way closest to success."

Thales' words became urgent unknowingly:

"If you still want to complete 'Sand King', father, at least don't let it turn into a mess, then this is not only the best choice."

"It's the last choice."

Thales looked straight at the king:

"Father, for the sake of the kingdom, don't be impulsive and angry, and don't delay your illness until you are terminally ill."

"Let me do it and end it now, now."

"Before it's too late."

After the words fell, King Kessel did not answer immediately.

He looked at Thales carefully, as if he wanted to see every detail on his face.

This made Thales feel uneasy.

very good.

Thales observed the king's reaction and silently encouraged himself.

This is indeed something he cares about.

At least, he still cares.

Fortunately, he still cares.

Hope he still cares.

After more than ten seconds, the king snorted softly.

"The sky is full of flowers and the words are flowing."

King Kessel changed his sitting position and spoke softly:

"But you are avoiding the important points and missing the most critical point."

Thales was shocked.

The king tilted his head and said in a playful tone:

"That is: even if I accept this proposal, then 'Sand King', why is it necessary that you have to implement it?"

"Duke Thales?"

At that second, Thales' eyelids twitched.

He subconsciously held his knees.

"Because, because Falkenhauser gave me the chips."

Thales took a deep breath and met the king's gaze:

"And I, as the introducer, middleman and guarantor, must have some commission compensation, right?"

King Kessel snorted softly.

"So, this is actually a transaction."

The king stared at Thales, his tone becoming more and more dangerous:

"A...two-party transaction between Falkenhauser and myself."

trade.

Thales clenched his fists.

"You can understand it that way."

"But my presence is one of the conditions for Falkenhauser to accept the deal."

"From this transaction, you will get, I mean, gradually get the Western Wilderness and realize the 'Sand King'," the prince tried hard to find logic and tried to convince the king:

"The price is just..."

The next second, King Kessel suddenly raised his head, his eyes were like lightning, and he choked Thales' words in his mouth.

"No," the king said softly, making people feel chills running down their spines:

"You are not a guarantee or an intermediary."

Kessel's eyes were like swords, piercing Thales:

"You, you are the real bargaining chip in the transaction."

"Tiles Bright Star."

"Heir to the throne."

Thales' breath froze.

"In this deal, I handed you over to him," the king said slowly, but every word was unsettling: "He just handed over the Western Wilderness to me."

"Is not it."

Thales frowned tightly.

Damn it.

He won't let this go.

"Listen, Father."

He had to start organizing the language again:

"I know what you're worried about."

Thales racked his brains:
To be continued...