Volume 3 Chapter 73 - You have to take responsibility (1/2)

“Although Hannas told me ahead of time, seeing you now, I’m still very surprised.” Xu Yi looked at Seveni in a daze as he couldn’t help shaking his head.

“What? Chairman Xu, you don’t welcome me?” Seveni revealed a faint smile. Although her skin had become a bit rougher from being in the north, she still had the same friendly look on her face.

“How could that be?” Xu Yi quickly denied it, “Knowing that you’ll take over as City Lord for Banta City, I almost jumped up in happiness! You can ask Hannas if you don’t believe me.”

Seveni laughed as she shook her head, “There’s no need to ask, I believe that you should welcome me very much. Otherwise when I asked royal father to transfer me to Banta City, wouldn’t this be considered unrequited love?”

After saying this, Seveni found that her words were a bit ambiguous, so she quickly gave a cough. After pausing, she reached her hand to Xu Yi, “In short, chairman Xu, now that I am Banta City’s City Lord, I hope that we can work well together since you are the most important leader in Banta City’s business world.”

Xu Yi couldn’t help shaking his head with a smile. He reached out his hand to take Seveni’s, “Your highness, why does it seem like your words seem unnecessary? We haven’t known each other for just a few days. I’ve already said before, if you become Banta City’s City Lord, we can cooperate even better. Now that this dream has come true, I’m very happy.”

Seveni revealed a faint smile, “Count Stagg might not have anything against your words, but chairman Xu, don’t forget that if Count Sean knew that you had this idea when he was the City Lord, he would be very dissatisfied.”

Xu Yi laughed, “How could Count Sean be that stingy of a person? Then again, even if it was him, he would be very happy to see this situation, right?”

“Un, when I was in the north half a month ago and left Sowell City, Count Sean had discussed Banta City with me. He told me that he had a bit of regret. If he had insisted on staying as the City Lord for a bit longer, Banta City’s development wouldn’t have been hindered and delayed for so long. Now that I’m the City Lord, he must be very happy.”

“Of course, if we’re talking about care for Banta City’s development, Count Sean has a deeper investment since he has been the City Lord for over ten years. Even now, when I talk to the people of Banta City, they can’t forget Count Sean, saying that he was the best City Lord in the history of Banta City.” Xu Yi confirmed this.

“Oh? That means quite a bit of pressure on me.” Seveni said with a smile, “Compared to Count Sean, I’m much younger. Do you think that the people of Banta City will accept me?”

“Relax, the people of Banta City have simple requests, which is to let them live better lives. They will support anyone, even without care for your identity as the princess. At least…..you can’t be more unpopular than Count Stagg, right?”

Hearing Xu Yi’s evaluation of Count Stagg, Seveni was silent for a bit before shaking her head with a sigh, “Count Stagg’s abilities aren’t bad, but he could only use the methods he needed because of his stance. Because he had no achievements in Banta City during a year, after he heads back, his days won’t be good.”

Xu Yi was stunned, “Not good? Didn’t he take over as the City Lord of Lorren City? Lorren City is several times bigger than Banta City, so this should be considered a promotion, so why wouldn’t he have a good time?”

“It seems like you didn’t receive complete information.” Seveni shook her head and said, “Since you know that I’m taking over as Banta City’s City Lord, you should know that my two royal brothers are also City Lords of other cities. The city that my brother Eric chose was Lorren City.”

Xu Yi was surprised, “Then what about Count Stagg?”

“You heard from Hannas that Count Stagg was taking over as Lorren City’s City Lord, right?” Seveni asked.

“Right, like how you’re taking over as Banta City’s City Lord, I heard it all from Hannas.” Xu Yi replied with a nod.

“No wonder you don’t know the latest changes. Actually, Count Stagg taking over as Lorren City’s City Lord was the primary decision of the Royal Parliament, it hadn’t been decided yet. Just three days ago, brother Eric chose to become Lorren City’s City Lord and Count Stagg position was left aside to be planned later.”

Xu yi slightly knit his brows, “Count Stagg didn’t have any opinions?”

“He may have it, but this was the decision of the Stagg Family, so his opinions mean nothing. I think…..you should understand why the Stagg Family did this, right?” Seveni asked.

Xu Yi nodded with a bitter smile, “Of course I know. It seems like the Stagg Family is steeling their hearts to announce to everyone that they are supporting his highness Eric. Speaking of this, what about the ones supporting you, your highness? There isn’t anyone as determined as the Stagg Family?”

“Isn’t there you?” Seveni gave Xu Yi a wink.

Xu Yi was stunned before saying with a smile of ridicule, “Your highness, you must be joking. I am just a small merchant, even if I decide to support you, what influence would I have? I can’t compare to a giant like the Stagg Family.”

Seveni pursed her lips into a smile, “Chairman Xu, you can’t underestimate yourself. When Count Stagg was handing things over to me, he greatly praised you. He said that if you weren’t on different sides, he would have supported you fully. You could even subdue Count Stagg with just a short year, I am in admiration of your abilities.”