Chapter 12 Prepare for a Rainy Day

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"In addition, do not make any move until the Cameron expedition has not set foot in the Congo River Basin and it is confirmed that they are heading towards the Congo River Basin," Constantine urged.

After saying this, he was worried that Stanley would be restrained and self-defeating.

Then he said: "You still need to adapt to circumstances. In short, our goal is limited to the Congo River Basin. If the Cameron expedition is only active in Tanzania, then we should not make any overstepping actions. If???? ”

Constantine did not say the next words, but he believed that Stanley understood.

However, Belgium may not really be heading for the Congo River Basin. After all, the Cameron expedition is currently only operating in Tanzania. Tanzania is still quite far away from the Congo River Basin.

It was only Leopold II's sensitive and special identity that caused Constantine to have such a big reaction.

"Your Majesty the Duke, I think it is best for you to have a meeting with His Majesty King Leopold II of Belgium. If you can reach an agreement, this is the most appropriate method and the lowest cost. As for taking action in Africa, then It’s a bad idea,” Stanley said.

Although based on the current strength of the expedition team, coupled with the 500 professional military personnel that Constantine promised to support, Stanley's expedition team is far stronger than Cameron's team.

However, adventuring in Africa is inherently risky. You need to deal with various natural and man-made disasters and other emergencies at any time, such as diseases, food shortages, etc.

It would be more in line with Stanley's wishes if he could avoid conflicts with professional European adventure teams and reduce risks.

"I will meet with King Leopold I. However, we cannot put all our hope in Leopold being willing to be a good boy. I will make both preparations. As for you, you should still base your efforts on A tough solution," Constantine said.

"Also, after the 500 military personnel of the Royal Guards arrived, before Cameron's expedition revealed his thoughts on the Congo River, they first set military targets on those damn Arab slave traders to teach these bastards a lesson ", Stanley said through gritted teeth.

Leopold is not someone to be trifled with, even you little guys dare to fight against the autumn wind.

"Slave traders usually have two routes of entry. One is through the Nile River to Sudan, and then along the Nile River south to the Congo River Basin."

"The other option is to make a base camp from Zanzibar Island, land on the coast of Tanzania and then head towards the interior of Congo," Stanley said.

"Even because of the frequent exchanges of these slave traders, the lions on both sides of the Arab slave trade routes on the east coast have developed the habit of cannibalism," Stanley sighed.

"A man-eating lion, this is too scary," Nina said, covering her mouth with her small hands after hearing such horrific news.

"This is because after slave traders penetrated deep into the interior of Africa to capture slaves, they needed to travel long distances back to their base camps, such as Zanzibar Island on the coast of the Indian Ocean."

"There were sick slaves who were abandoned by slave traders on the way, or who escaped privately, which was an advantage to the lions. Those lions were addicted to eating humans," Stanley said.

"I heard that lions often attack and injure people or cannibalize people on the east coast of Africa. It is because slave traders frequently abandoned old, weak, sick and disabled slaves that they developed the habit of cannibalism." Seeing Nina react to such news, continued.

"Lions in East Africa will take advantage of the darkness to sneak into human villages quietly, rush into human yards, and suddenly snatch away unsuspecting children. The frightened children will cry loudly until their parents come out. , the child is gone."

Stanley's tone was mysterious, and he talked about the thrilling spots, waving his books and gesticulating with both hands, and his tone was elongated, teasing Nina.

"Why is the lion so bad? He won't even spare a child." Nina covered her mouth with her hands and stared with big eyes, a look of horror on her face.

"Which male lions particularly like children, especially beautiful girls. When they lick their soft and moist tongue, the barbs on their tongue will make the girl's delicate skin bleed, and even bite the bones with a crunching sound. Unlike those adults, the bones are hard and the teeth are chewy, and the meat is old and woody, so it doesn’t taste good.”

As Stanley spoke, he also stuck out his tongue, opened his mouth, and imitated the actions he described, as if he was a male lion.

Hearing this, Nina ran to Constantine, held Constantine's arm with both hands, and said in horror: "Then I can't go to Africa."

The sight in front of him made Constantine speechless for a while.

He really didn't expect that Stanley, who is in his 40s, still has a childlike heart.

Looking at Stanley who was teasing Nina with great interest, Constantine's heart skipped a beat. By the way, I heard that Stanley was in his 40s. Because he had been adventuring in Africa all year round, he was not married yet and was a single man.

Could it be that he likes young girls?

Thinking of this, Constantine looked at the young and beautiful Nina next to him, and then looked at Stanley who was concentrating on telling stories. It was really possible.

For Nina, who stayed in the palace all year round, she had few opportunities to communicate with the outside world. She was also an orphan and lacked father's love when she was growing up.

As for Stanley, he has already been around in the crowd for a long time. He has rich life experience and is experienced.

People like Stanley are to Nina what a magnet is to iron.

Isn't it fatally attractive to Nina?

But this guy is too old, he is over 40 years old. I don't agree with this marriage. Thinking of this, Constantine shook his head.

"Okay, let's stop talking today," Constantine stood up and interrupted the two people who were chatting enthusiastically.

"Mr. Stanley, just stay in this hotel for a while. I will take care of the expenses. We are going back," Stanley said.

"Okay, Your Excellency the Duke," Stanley stood up.

"No need to see you off, have a good rest"

Constantine took Nina to the lobby. The lobby manager standing there hurriedly came forward and said respectfully: "Excuse me, does your Excellency have any other needs?"

"The guest in the box will stay in your hotel for a while. This is my honored guest. Don't neglect him," Constantine ordered.

"As for the expenses, I will pay for them. I will ask the butler to pay for them later," Constantine said.

The manager held a small notebook in his left hand and wrote on it with his right hand, saying, "Please rest assured, sir, we will definitely satisfy your distinguished guest."

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In the carriage on the way home, Constantine said to Nina who was still staring at the scenery outside the window: "Nina, when you go back, tell Butler Capet that I will invite someone to go hunting tomorrow, and ask him to prepare."

"Go hunting, I remember you don't like hunting," Nina said curiously with her head tilted.

"Just hunting in name, I need to communicate with a few friends," Constantine replied.

By the way, I'll get some more financing, Constantine thought.

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