Chapter 329: The Shocking Transformation of the Land of Giants
Since this "land of giants" Gafatron has a different plot direction from the game, then something must have happened.
Raymond read the newspaper, and the doubts in his mind were clear.
The sub-version reads as follows:
【Gadari Sea Special Issue】
News 1: Recently, the Davide family, the major shareholder of the "Hydra Chamber of Commerce" and the mining magnate Davide family, mined the extremely rare "rainbow ore" in the extraordinarily large gold mine discovered in the southern waters of Gafatlon. After expert investigation, the ore layer reserves are extremely rich, and it may be the richest rare metal deposit known in the world...
Newsletter 2: The Davis family has issued a World Hire Call through the Mercenary Guild. Recruit millions of mercenaries to maintain the stability of the mining area, and the pay is good. Mercenaries above Sequence 5 can receive a fixed salary of at least one million quarks per month, and in case of war, they will make up a huge additional war subsidy...
The amount of information hidden in these two short messages is so large that a discerning person can immediately see what they are.
"It turned out that a huge gold mine was discovered in the territorial waters of the Giants, which caused the war?"
When Raymond saw this, he suddenly understood the reason for the debris of the ship he had just seen in the sea.
If it is a plundering of resources, it is normal for this to lead to war in the world of great exploration.
Even if the giant kingdom is strong, it can't stop the greedy capitalists.
The mining magnate "Davis Family", the majority shareholder of the "Hydra Chamber of Commerce", is the most well-known super chaebol in the Endless Sea, rich and oily. Legend has it that the head of this family has the shadow of the top of the world government behind him. They have a direct supply and demand relationship with the navy, and the warships of their family fleet are even more luxurious than the elite of the navy.
With great force and money, they plundered mineral resources in the endless sea. This huge family controls 30% of the proven mineral resources of the entire Endless Sea.
With money, you can really do whatever you want.
In the game, most of the well-paid quests in the mercenary guild were released by this family.
Raymond knew them well.
......
The "Land of Giants" is a huge archipelago area.
No, it's an archipelago rather than an island of trees.
At the heart of this place is the world's largest tree, the "Tsutenjin Tree".
This is a super large 'giant leaf elm', with a trunk several miles in diameter, looking up at an unknown height of thousands of miles, deep into the clouds. Its roots have spread for many nautical miles, and for countless years, even its roots have flourished into islands, slowly forming this archipelago with a radius of 100,000 square kilometers!
It is said to be a tree, because I don't know how tall it is, and it looks more like a green vine leading to heaven.
There has always been a legend in the world of great navigation that if you climb up this giant tree, you can reach an ancient country established in the clouds - "Castle in the Sky".
The royal court of the Giants [Gafatron] was built under this giant tree, it was a very magnificent super city, a real capital city that could be called a miracle!
......
A huge gold mine with incredible reserves means war.
This gold mine of immeasurable value will definitely bring devastating disasters to any force. When the news comes out, it will surely attract countless hyena-like chaebols to compete for mining rights. Until the final ownership is determined, the war will be fought very fiercely, even to the death.
Even the mighty "Land of Giants" is no exception.
suddenly
Raymond recalled some details of the game and was puzzled.
He remembered that in the game, the World Governor had always known about the existence of this gold mine.
Because this sea area was the territory where the giants lived in the era, they acquiesced that this vein was the wealth of the giants.
But why did the newspapers say it was a new discovery?
And now the Davide family will fight the giants here?
The Davide family has a background in the top of the world's government, and their behavior is somewhat intriguing.
What's more, there is just a top master of the giant clan, "Hercules" Lothar, who was enshrined as the "Seven Martial Seas of the King", this sea area should be blessed by the World Mansion, and it is impossible to fight.
......
Before Raymond could figure out the key, he was interrupted by a soft sigh.
"Huh... It's actually rainbow ore? ”
When Colin on the side saw the information in the newspaper, a look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes and he exclaimed.
"Is there anything special about this rainbow ore?"
Raymond looked at Colin and Ni and saw this information, his expression became very surprised, and he was naturally a little curious.
In the game, he had seen the colorful rainbow-like ore, and he only knew that it was a rare ore. Occasionally, those miner pros will dig up a piece and sell it for a very good price.
"Rainbow ore is the rarest metal ore known in the world, it generally contains more than 20 kinds of rare metals, and the extraction is a cutting-edge material used in precision science, and there is no market!"
Hearing this, Colin explained excitedly: "Especially the 'black titanium' alloy extracted from the ore is even more valuable. This rare metal is resistant to high temperature, high hardness, high toughness... Add a little bit of ordinary steel to it and it can become a super strong metal. This steel is used as a defense board on ships, and even if it is not enchanted with coating, it can resist the attacks of ordinary magic artillery..."
After a pause, he continued, "I've always wanted to modify this super defensive steel plate for the 'Golden Ghost', but I haven't been able to find the materials..."
"Oh? This ore is so powerful? ”
Hearing this, Raymond nodded thoughtfully.
At this moment, he also understood why Colin and Nicole cared so much about this ore.
But even if this thing is very rare, it will not make the two top scientists look shocked that they have never seen the world.
At this time, he obviously thought of something, so he asked: "This 'black titanium'... Can't buy it with money? ”
Now their 'Ghost Troupe' is also considered wealthy, and even if the materials are rare, they can probably buy some with money. The materials that can make Colin find difficult to find, I'm afraid it's not a matter of money.
"Yes, it's impossible to buy it by normal means. Even the high-end material shops in Hextech City, the sale of this material is subject to real-name monitoring by the world government, and the number of people is fixed. ”
Hearing Raymond's question, Nicole on the side interjected.
She also explained: "'Black titanium' is a strategic material controlled by the world's governments, and even if it is mined by mining groups, it is difficult for the outside world to obtain it. But if it's a mining area, it's possible to go through some black merchants..."
The implication is obvious, if a non-world government wants to acquire this rare metal, only the mining area will make it possible.
Colin also said excitedly: "Captain, this time we must find a way to get some raw ore!" If we can forge the defensive steel plates for the 'Golden Ghost', even in the event of a large-scale naval battle, our survival rate will be greatly improved! ”
"I see..."
Raymond's eyes sparkled when he heard this.
He thought for a moment, and then replied, "Okay! I'll definitely try to find a way to get a batch of ore out. ”
Something that can raise the high survival rate of the whole group, no matter how difficult it is, you have to try it!
In his mind, if there were familiar "game NPCs" among the people who mined, maybe he could actually get a batch of rainbow ore through some channels.
When the time comes... The defense of the iron toad has been strengthened, and there are a few more artillery, which can fight and resist, isn't it invincible?
Hearing Raymond's response, Colin nodded excitedly, and said, "If possible, please ask the captain to get you more!" ”
Colin knew that their captain had some "magical" manipulations, and that he could always do things that no one else could.
"Hmm."
Raymond nodded.
At this time, he was already thinking about how to get this "rainbow ore" in his mind.
Where do you start?
Black marketeers?
Or do you want to start with some of the Davide executives?
......
But then again,
Raymond also felt that the situation in the Land of Giants had been a little too complicated recently.
The Davide family and the giant clan faced hard steel, and a large-scale naval battle broke out., looking at their attitude of recruiting mercenaries from all over the world, it was obvious that this war would not be able to tell the winner for a while.
"It's weird... The Giant Clan is known for its bravery and good fighting, and this Davide family is going to gnaw such a hard bone? How much does it cost to fill the hole? ”
The more Raymond thought about it, the more doubts became in his heart.
At this time,
When he flipped through the next newsletter in the newspaper, he immediately understood something.
The newspaper reads as follows.
Newsletter 3: The largest clan in the Giant Country, the "Gulabash Clan", and the current chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe", Kron Gulabash, announced that he would respond to the "World Navy Recruitment" and join the World Navy. At the same time, he was awarded the rank of Admiral (Admiral of the regular establishment) by Admiral Amon Merunez.
"Is that possible?!"
When Raymond saw this news, he immediately felt that he had seen an "entertainment fake news". A dignified tribal chieftain of a giant clan would actually join the World Navy?
It's like hearing that the three admirals have mutined and turned into pirates,
This... It's simply impossible!
The Giants are a clan tribal system, divided into five tribes: Voodoo, Mountain, Frost, Forest, and Burning Thorn, and they have the same Giant Court [Gafatron].
All the giants of the five tribes belong to the current "King of Giants" Uli · Commanded by W. Bethold.
As we all know, giants and humans are never friendly!
The Giants have their own independent sovereignty, they are proud and powerful, and they advocate freedom, and successive "giants" have made it clear that they will never fall under the jurisdiction of the World Government.
Both in the game and in the real world!
It's true that a small group of giants in the naval camp have been recruited, but that's all personal behavior...
But now, Raymond sees an "exception"!
Before, he was a little surprised to see the [Hercules] Lothar of the Giant Clan running away to become the Seven Martial Seas.
Now that he saw the chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe", Kron Gulabash, responding to the call of the World General Government and becoming a naval admiral, this made him even more puzzled.
The tribal chief is the second largest person in status after the "King of Giants", and his position represents the position of the entire tribe. The chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe" did this, which is equivalent to... became a "traitor" of the entire giant clan and took refuge in the world government!
"Could it be that there is a civil strife within the Giants?"
This was Raymond's first reaction after he once again confirmed that he was not holding an "entertainment newspaper", but a rigorous "Le Monde".
This is the only way to explain why the Davide family did something that the world's governments and navies did not dare to do - to start a war with the giant clan!
"Isn't it the 'King of Giants' what's going on?"
Raymond had a vague feeling that he had guessed something.
......
Before long, the Seagull of Le Monde delivered more newspapers.
He took a closer look, and this was the whole thing that connected the whole story.
Normal war turned out to be not only a battle for mineral deposits, but also a huge change within the giant clan!
A few months ago, there was a newsletter in the newspaper:
【King of Giants】Uli W. Bethold and "North Sea Monster" Myritt fought for ten days in the waters north of Gafatlon, and both created a double game. The Giant King Uli knew that he was seriously injured and died, and returned to the giant's ancestral land to retreat.
"What the hell... Is this really happening? ”
In a few simple sentences, Raymond read a huge amount of information.
First of all, the "North Sea Monster" Myritt is very famous in the game, and its body is the famous super-level kraken "Nine-Headed Titan Python". The legendary invincible existence, one of the world's ultimate bosses!
(Note: The Transcendent Rank of the Great Voyage World is limited to below the demigods, both for humans and monsters.) But after the rank reaches the top, the cultivation can continue to increase. In layman's terms, you can't grow taller, but you can also grow infinitely fat. In particular, some xenomorph krakens with a long lifespan will be unimaginably strong. Like the third uncle, like this 'North Sea Monster'! )
The second is the news that the King of Giants has been seriously injured and has gone into hiding.
"Retreat" is very euphemistic, but in fact it means "waiting for death"!
Legend has it that when the previous giant kings were about to die, they would row alone to that mysterious place, quietly waiting to die, and become one of the yin spirits who guarded the giant race.
"Why did the North Sea Monster run to the land of giants?"
"The king of giants has gone into hiding, doesn't this mean that the giant kingdom is now leaderless?"
"The Burning Thorn Tribe is taking advantage of the absence of the Giant King to prepare for a rebellion and seizure of power?"
“...”
Doubts flashed through Raymond's mind, and he vaguely felt that there was a coincidence that seemed like a conspiracy.
suddenly
A strange thought flashed through his mind: "The chaos in the Giant Country can't be because of the reason why the Capone boss is back in the rivers and lakes, right?" ”
With the blessing of super high wisdom, he instantly connected all the clues he got in series.
If he remembered correctly, the North Sea Monster should now be dormant hundreds of thousands of nautical miles north of the "Land of Giants".
Suddenly appearing here, and fighting with the King of Giants, there must be a reason!
No matter how you look at this, it's like... When he was in the Black Sea, the lava dragon Heraken attacked Philip's collar and someone was secretly plotting!
Discover the gold mines, award the generals, the Seven Martial Seas...
This series of operations is linked, and no matter how you look at it, Raymond feels that the World Mansion is behind it.
"But... Why did the World Mansion suddenly want to move the Kingdom of Giants? What about motivation..."
Suddenly, he thought of a possibility!
Wanting to subdue such a powerful race is one thing, and on the other hand, I'm afraid it's..."Fear"!
Because, twenty years ago, the "world's No. 1 warrior" Taishan · W. Bethold is the brother of the current [King of Giants] Uli.
The "world's number one warrior" who gave up the throne and went to sea also has a special identity, that is, the captain of the "One Piece" Delos fleet!
Now Capone has established the [Blood Emperor] group with a high-profile effort, and many legends of the year have followed him to the sea to make trouble.
Legend has it that Delos had a great friendship with the land of giants...
"Could it be..."
Raymond analyzes the information in the game, and the truth is about to come out.
Could it be that the top brass of the World Government is also afraid that this "King of Giants" will repeat the mistakes of the past, run away to be a pirate like his brother, and then add a super trouble to the World Government?
Since the Kingdom of Giants is not under the control of the World Government, they simply take the initiative now.
The design attracted the giant demon to seriously injure the king of giants, and also secretly dealt with the internal division of the "Burning Thorn Tribe" of the five major tribes of giants and disintegrated the country of giants...
Then use mining to launch a war of aggression, so that the internal contradictions of the Giant Clan will be transferred to the outside, and take the opportunity to use the "Burning Thorn Tribe" to subdue the entire Giant Country.
You taste, you taste!
Isn't this the old trick of the conspirators of the World Mansion!
Borrowing a knife to kill people, drawing wages from the bottom of the kettle, and hiding from the world......
The source of the matter, turning around, seems to be because he saved the [Blood Earl] Capone by chance in the Black Sea?
Raymond felt that the wind from his wings had gradually formed an uncontrollable tornado in the world of navigation.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
I thought I had finally come across a big map that I was familiar with, and it would be good to show off the "omniscient" of a wave of traversers. Now that this one is played, the plot is messed up again.