"Choose, it depends on which ones you like." Phyllis directed the maid to carry a large stack of paintings into Danica's study, and spread them all on the ground.

Because I failed to buy the painting last time, and it seemed that this lazy guy didn't plan to leave the house in the short term, Phyllis had to get a few of them herself, but since she chose them, they were of course full of the style of the elves.

Danica looked and said, "It's all fresh and natural!" The subjects of these paintings are mostly various natural scenery, and the colors used are also tend to be light green and light blue, which are natural and quiet colors.

"Of course, our elves don't like intrigue like you humans." Phyllis said shamelessly, as if she had forgotten why she hid from Danica.

There were fifty or sixty paintings brought in. According to Philis's plan, they needed to select twenty-four paintings and hang them in the corridor and study. There were only a few more than twenty paintings hanging in a palace, but Danica said she didn't like paintings everywhere, so Philis could only choose some important places to hang them.

Just as the two were choosing paintings, a maid came in and said, "Master, Miss Yuelan, Miss Aishi and Miss Emily are here."

Danica didn't look up and said, "Well, let them come in."

After Ai Xue and Emily came in, they saw that the floor of the study was covered with paintings of all sizes, and even the place to stay was almost gone, so they had to crouch in the corner.

Danica ignored the two guys at all, left them there, and focused on discussing with Phyllis that the painting was more suitable for hanging in the palace. The two girls stood pitifully in the corner, knowing that they were being scolded and did not dare to speak.

Finally, Phyllis softened her heart and said, "Aishi, Emily, come and take a look. If you want to hang it into the corridor on the second floor, those paintings are more suitable."

Hearing Phyllis say this, Ai Xue and Emily dare to come over. It seemed that in order to gain a good impression, Ai Xue said flatteringly: "Miss Yue Lan's paintings are all very good."

"What about the paintings in your exhibition?" Danica said coldly.

Ai Xue quickly lowered her head and did not dare to speak anymore.

Since this matter has been mentioned, Phyllis said: "Aixue, you are too careless. Now it is the expansion of the Gemini Kingdom. The soldiers on the front line are fighting bloody battles. It is fine if others draw some anti-war caricatures. How can your Aixue Chamber of Commerce do this? Hang those paintings on the wall of the Aixue Chamber of Commerce and Exhibition Center to let those nobles see them? What will those soldiers think when they see them?"

Ai Xue lowered her head and was scolded honestly, and Emily next to her was in the same posture.

Philis sat back on the sofa and said, "This happened one after another, Ai Xue, some people in your chamber of commerce don't take the Gemini Kingdom to heart." After pausing, Philis continued, "Ai Xue Chamber of commerce needs to clean up."

Ai Xue suddenly raised her head and looked at Philis in disbelief. This sentence was not surprising by Danica, but Philis... As an elf, she has always disliked killing indiscriminately, so she said so... Then what should I do?

Seeing Ai Xue looking at her, Phyllis said, "What, what do you think?"

"No, no." Ai Xue said quickly.

"Emily, what's going on with your Guards?" said Danica.

Aishi has always been close to Philis, so Philis can directly train Aishi, but the relationship between Emily and Philis is average. It’s not that they are not familiar with each other, but they really can’t compare with Aishi in terms of closeness. Then, the things that teach Emily a lesson will naturally be done by Danica.

Emily looked at Danica blankly, and it seemed that she didn't understand what this sentence meant. Emily would be scolded this time, but to be honest, she didn't know very well what this matter had to do with her so far. Isn't this Ai Xue's responsibility?

Danica frowned and said, "Emily, I will arrange for your Guards to supervise the Executive Department, the Aishey Chamber of Commerce and the Military Department to monitor any thoughts and behaviors of rebellion across the country. As a result, there have been so many artistic paintings against the expansion of the kingdom. Why didn't I get a report?"

This is what Danica is most dissatisfied with. She has been hiding in the palace and has not gone out to see it for several months, but it does not mean that she knows nothing about her kingdom. All the kingdom, big and small things will be presented to Danica through reports. The Ministry of Administration, Aishi Chamber of Commerce, Military Department, Guards, and the mysterious Shadow Guard. All departments submit a large number of reports every day. Through cross-comparison, Danica can fully understand the king from a macro perspective.

Any trends in the country. This is much more useful than going out to see. How much can you see if you go out to see? The amount of information obtained is far less than a detailed report. Danica has been managing the country in this way for several years. She never expected that a certain thought that appeared in the Twin Cities could escape the layers of reports and hide it perfectly in front of herself. If Danica had not gone out to see the paintings with Philis, she would probably never know that there was a small anti-war thought in the Twin Cities.

This made Danica fall into extreme anxiety. Since there was a trend of thought that could be hidden from her, would there be more important and more dangerous things that would also develop quietly without her knowledge?

"Ah...this..." Emily didn't know how to answer.

Danica sneered and said, "Your Guards are one of my eyes that monitors the entire kingdom. I didn't expect this eye to become blind one day." Compared to the emergence of anti-war thoughts in the Twin Cities, Danica cared more about the fact that she "don't know".

"I'm sorry..." Emily can only say that.

Danica sighed and said, "You two have thought about it carefully during this period, how did you rectify the Aishi Chamber of Commerce and the Guards? What happened? It turned out like this?" The more you said, the more angry he became. In the end, Danica couldn't help but pat the table.

Aishi and Emily trembled with fear. They were people around Danica, but for many years, it was rare to see Danica so angry, or show their inner anger like this. It seems that the master was really angry this time.

"Yes, master." Ai Xue and Emily said. Nothing is useful at this time. Just admit your mistake honestly and bow your head.

Danica waved her hand irritably and said, "Okay, you guys go back."

After the two left, Danica smiled bitterly at Phyllis and said, "It's really a lot of trouble!"

Phyllis smiled and said, "Of course, do you think it's easy to have a kingdom and be a queen respected by thousands of people? Your situation is good enough. First of all, you have no borders and external enemies. The beast tribes bordering the Gemini Kingdom, the Druids and the Elf Court are all your allies. In addition, your high centralization avoids a large number of aristocrats, which is troublesome! Hundreds of nobles with various demands and interests can make people crazy when they get involved."

"Okay, I should thank God for not driving me crazy." Danica sat heavily on the sofa.

"But efforts will always pay off, right?" Phyllis blinked at Danica and said meaningfully.

"Are you talking about that aspect?" Danica said hesitantly.

"Of course, don't you feel it?" Phyllis said, "I, a queen, have all the feelings, you should be able to feel it more clearly!"

Danica thought for a while and said, "If you say that, I feel that the effect of meditation has improved a little recently. It is really because of that... the so-called 'luck'? Why do I feel like I'm talking nonsense?"

Phyllis gave Danica a blank look and said, "What are you talking nonsense? This is what my grandfather told me. It is impossible for ordinary people to know. This is a big secret, the real core secret of this world."

Seeing that Danica was still a little puzzled, Philis explained: "You can understand 'luck' as the favor of the general consciousness of this world. The more land and people you control, the greater the favor you receive, the easier it is to feel the magic. You see, all the high-level professions in this world are powerhouses among the major forces, and it is impossible to have an example of how you can grow into a high-level profession by practicing alone."

"It's really impossible? That's a bit sad, right?" Danica said with a complicated mood.

"That's not true," said Phyllis. "My grandfather said last. The reason why this happens is because our world is too low, so professionals need the favor of the world to help. In some relatively 'high' worlds, this will not happen."

"What does it mean? What does it mean to be too 'low'?"

"I asked the same question, but grandpa told me not to think so much." Phyllis said helplessly, and complained, "Why tell me if I don't let me think so much?"

"Anyway, this is a big secret. I told you because we have a good relationship. Don't tell others!" Phyllis solemnly reminded.

"By the way, where is the ghost who has been following you?" Phyllis suddenly thought of a question.

"Stop looking, she's not here." Seeing Philis staring at her shadow, Danica said with a smile, "She's busy with something else and hasn't been with me recently."

"That's it." Phyllis said, "Your taste is really special. If you keep a ghost by your side, you are not afraid of having nightmares at night."

"You really... care about me." Danica didn't know what to say.

Of course, Phyllis just complained casually. As far as she knew, under Danica's repeated suppression, she was almost a nightmare for that ghost.

Phyllis leaned over and said, "Since that ghost is not here, I'll ask, are you about to advance to level 5?" This is a very sensitive question among professionals, but Phyllis thinks that her relationship with Danica is so good, so there's no problem with asking like this.

Danica organized the words and said, "I think it might be soon."

"That's great." Phyllis said happily. Although Danica's answer was vague, there was no such thing as "I'm going to succeed soon." Since Danica said that, it means she is sure to advance to level 5 in the short term.

"I'm about to become a fifth-level professional, too." Phyllis said with a smile, "It's thanks to this listed queen. As the Gemini Kingdom expands, I feel that kind of favor."

"That's great." Danica also smiled on her face.

"I hope we can lead one step this time, at least let us lead Aphro for a while." Phyllis said with emotion, not knowing what was going on. Her friends and opponents, namely Danica, Tyran, Lucia, and Elizabeth, were all promoted to the fourth level almost at the same time to participate in the Kenster Trial.

"Why, are you planning to call Aphro in front of the formation?" Danica said with a smile. With their identities, it is almost impossible to go out of the battlefield to fight. Even if you are promoted to level 5, it will not have much impact on the battle situation!

Phyllis raised his eyebrows and said, "You really don't know. If I am one rank ahead of Aphro, I dare to go to assassinate her alone. Even if I can't kill her, I can scare that girl."

Danica was startled by Phyllis's words and said, "No, it's not as critical as the situation is so dangerous that you need to take such a risk. We can still deal with Aphro."

It can't be said that I don't care about Aphro, but Danica really doesn't have any sense of crisis for Aphro. She can't bring that kind of oppression to Danica. The so-called coalition forces gathered in the south of the central region are not threatening - so can a group of warlords with their own thoughts listen to Aphro? She really thinks how simple and kind people in the war-torn areas in the central region are!

As time passes day by day, the New Year of the Elf Clan, which the Gemini Kingdom attaches most importance to, is coming soon. Catherine, who is fighting abroad, is also back. All wars have stopped. Except for the necessary posts, everyone else can relax and rest. The Aixue Chamber of Commerce will provide some wine and meat as New Year supplies. These supplies have been prepared before. Most of the work in the Aixue Chamber of Commerce will also stop, and the Executive Department will also have a holiday during the New Year. In short, the entire Gemini Kingdom is immersed in the joy and ease of the New Year.

In addition to Aishi and Emily, Danica was very dissatisfied with the performance of the Aishi Chamber of Commerce and the Guards who were in charge. At Danica's instructions, they made improvements to the organizational form and ideological construction of the Aishi Chamber of Commerce and the Guards. It was also because it was too close to the New Year, and they had only time to make a plan, otherwise the Aishi Chamber of Commerce and the Guards would not even have the year to pass.
Chapter completed!