My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 516 - 369: Capital Defensive River_1

Chapter 516: Chapter 369: Capital Defensive River_1

"Has Your Highness considered who should perform in the exchange theater?"

With a wave of his hand, the Fifth Prince replied, "It’s simple, I’ll just pick one of my brothers or sisters."

"That’s inappropriate," Owen Bertram said, "It’s better to choose an outsider instead of a member of the imperial family, or at least someone not from your generation."

The Fifth Prince frowned, then put down his wine cup with a bitter smile, "You’re right."

Having siblings of the same generation perform on the theater stage might be misinterpreted as vying for power.

"I have someone in mind who I recommend for Your Highness’s consideration."

"Who?"

"Lord Nick Liam, from the Horizon Bureau’s North Prison Town Calming Office."

Owen Bertram remembered that the deal he made with the Fifth Prince amounted to several million Spirit Jades, which would all go into his own pocket instead of being distributed among the impoverished Cultivators. If Nick Liam found out about this, he would definitely want to settle accounts.

If this exchange theater role were given to Nick Liam, it would serve as compensation.

Moreover, if Nick Liam’s relationship with Abner Lane actually developed, Owen Bertram would be adding a big dowry for Master Liam, which would ultimately benefit the freeloading Abner Lane.

Now that’s what you call a loyal and devoted subordinate!

After some consideration, the Fifth Prince agreed, "That’s actually quite suitable. Lord Liam is officially an outsider, but he’s actually the Empress Dowager’s trusted man and I have some say with her." He chuckled, self-mockingly, "After all, old ladies love chubby grandchildren."

Raising his wine cup, Owen Bertram said, "If Your Highness thinks it’s suitable, I’ll let Lord Liam know."

"Alright."

Though eccentric, the Fifth Prince wanted to "size up" Owen Bertram when they first met, only to end up on the losing end. He lost a lot of money and somehow clicked with Owen Bertram. Owen Bertram also offered advice to solve the Spirit Insect Competition crisis. The two men sat in the pavilion by the water, drinking until dusk. The Fifth Prince was brought back to the Sixth Great Realm using spiritual energy.

Patting the Storage Brocade Pouch filled with Spirit Jades, Owen Bertram was quite content on his way back.

The topic of the Third Stage Assessment hadn’t been finalized-Owen Bertram always suspected it was because Evans Graham missed out on a big deal, and due to severe depression, had no energy for official responsibilities!

This speculation made Owen feel very satisfied.

He even deliberately rode a carriage with his sister past Amanda Academy’s entrance again, laughing loudly the entire time since the yelling academy host was nowhere to be found.

While he had some time, Owen Bertram talked to Nick Liam about the Spirit Insect Competition. Upon hearing the plan, Nick Liam looked at Owen Bertram warily, "You have too many tricks up your sleeve! I must be cautious when working with you, in case you plot against me!"

Why did Owen Bertram feel a little guilty?

After about ten days of delay, the topic of the Third Stage Assessment was finally confirmed, accompanied by a new rumor: the Third Stage wasn’t the final assessment for the Dragon and Snake List. Instead, the top fifty Heaven’s Chosen would be submitted to His Majesty’s judgment.

As for how His Majesty would judge, there was no clear answer, and nobody dared to guess.

When Owen Bertram heard this news, he felt disgusted. Others couldn’t understand and thought that the Dragon and Snake List’s Heaven’s Chosen had a chance to become "Imperial Students". But in reality, Owen knew that the Emperor considered Evans Graham useless and had to step in personally.

Even after the Third Stage concluded, the one likely to appear would still be Evans Graham: who wants to be on the A-list? Who wants to be the best on the A-list? It would come down to who paid more.

Upon hearing this news, Owen felt deeply unhappy, as the longer he stayed in the Capital, the more he noticed the wild corruption that permeated the entire administration. He had inevitably become a part of this world, which made him feel stifled.

"Brother!"

Verna burst into the room, nearly tripping on the doorway, which made Owen laugh. Tabitha kicked the door frame angrily, then quickly smiled, tugging at her brother’s sleeve and saying, "Let’s go out and play!"

Owen knew his sister well and responded, "Why don’t we get straight to the point? You tell brother what you want to eat, and we’ll save some travel time."

Verna nodded again and again, agreeing with her brother, "I heard that there are famous ’Fourteen Flavors’ outside the city on Riverside Avenue. We’ve only eaten inside the City before, so let’s try it today."

Owen wanted to go out and relax, so he took his sister’s hand, "Let’s go!"

Riverside Avenue was located outside the west wall of the Capital City, along the Defensive River. Following the river around the city, the street stretched for over ten miles, with low residential buildings on one side and the Defensive River on the other.

The Capital City brought together people from all over the Wood Dynasty. Most people who came to the Capital to make a living were quite poor and couldn’t afford homes within the city. They initially gathered under the city walls, building shacks to live in. Eventually, these settlements expanded and became bustling areas outside the city.

Compared to the city, these settlements had lower constructions built closely together, with narrow alleys and complicated layouts. A mixture of people resided there as well.

The "Fourteen Flavors" of Riverside Avenue was actually a famous collection of fourteen kinds of snacks. With people from all around gathered there, local flavors combined and gradually gave rise to a range of delicious foods that possessed both regional and Capital City characteristics.