Hearing this answer, Old Man Yoguru's gaze did change slightly, and he was obviously thinking.

"The former Grand Duchy of Northumbria? A country that was almost destroyed by the sudden appearance of the "Salt Stake" 30 years ago, and is now surviving on a weak government and young people working as hunters? Old man Yoguru muttered.

"Hmm...... There it is. I hope to be able to use what I have gained from this civil war to gain some control there. Heliga nodded, "In order to rebuild that ruin, I think this will require the help of a force technology expert like you." ”

"Why there?" Old man Yoguru was even more puzzled—he instinctively thought that Heliga was lying, but the look and expression in his eyes didn't look like he was teasing.

"First of all, I know from some sources that Northumbria was once a very prosperous country before it was destroyed by a natural disaster...... Although large areas of territory in the north are not suitable for cultivation due to climatic problems, there are still large areas of high-quality plains in the south and east. At the same time, the hilly terrain in the north has provided ample support for industrial development, and there is evidence of untapped mines. In addition, the convergence point of the Seven Yao Veins on the continent also has a place in that country. In addition, the western coastline of Northumbria, with its large number of natural good ports, provided the country with a base for maritime trade...... And because it happens to be the confluence of the warm and cold currents of the ocean on the outer side of the continent, it is a good natural ice-free harbor despite the cold climate – and because it is the place where the ocean currents meet, it is also rich in fisheries. The coniferous forests in the north are also very well developed, and the furs and timber produced there have always been popular purchases from mainland countries. ”

"That's true. It's just that since the "stake of salt" destroyed nearly thirty percent of the country's territory and wiped out nearly one-fifth of the population, all this no longer exists. Old Yoguru sighed, "I've heard about the prosperity there, too. ”

"Oh? Do you know people there, too? Heliga was curious.

"yes...... But you probably don't like to hear the name. "At that time, I had not yet broken away from the association...... What would you think if I told you that the third pillar of the year, "White Face", had told me several times about Northumbria? ”

Wiseman...... Yes, he's from Northumbria...... It was precisely because of witnessing the destruction of his hometown that this sense of powerlessness distorted him into what he was later. Helliga remembered what Kevin had told him when he had time before, and he couldn't help but sigh at the information they had received about White Noodles in the "Shadow Country".

"At that time, I didn't see that he was like that...... Later, he began to focus on the "gospel plan" and had less contact with our other apostles, and it was not until the news of Liebel's death in that floating city came two years ago that I became aware of it. "Therefore, if the Northumbria region is still the country where it was before, where the people live and work in peace, it is indeed a good choice...... Erebonia is the only powerful neighbour, and there is very little land bordering the Republic. But why ......? ”

"It's simple...... Because I can see that the reformers of the Empire, or rather, the instructions of His Majesty the Emperor...... Policies there have always been very delicate. Instead of acknowledging the overthrow of the old Grand Duke and the newly formed democratic government of the Union of Northumbria, the Empire supported the chasseurs in their wreak and cut off official trade and immigration measures with it...... In fact, this was a major point of divergence between the aristocracy and the reformers, who were more than happy to import good timber and furs from wherever they could. "And the empire is undoubtedly soft expanding...... After the Hundred Day War, the empire had always been compatible and annexed through this kind of diplomacy, but Northumbrhabria was large enough in its own right that such a method could not have worked as well as against ordinary autonomous states. ”

"That's why this method was used to weaken the power of the Northumbria region and ultimately create public opinion that was unfavorable to the newly formed federal government...... ? "Historically, the Northumbrian region has not been ruled by the Empire...... But the emperors who ruled the Northumbrian region were met with fierce resistance, as the region was known for its valiant warriors. But this time it probably looks really different...... Northumbria was so broken that it could no longer resist. ”

"Yes. So, I wish I could take over this mess myself...... But I don't want to turn it into the "Imperial Northumbria". "If you're telling the truth, it's a struggle for some political capital, but I think even if it's the end, there are many ways to get there." It's far from the center of the continent, and you can only deal with the Empire, and you don't have to juggle everything like Crossbell, and I'm in the Empire...... Besides, there are still some ways. In addition, it is about the land that has been destroyed and assimilated by the "Salt Stake......"

"Do you ......," guessed Old Man Yogurus, "you have a way to fix the ...... that has been thoroughly salted?"

"I do have that idea, but I need to see it in person. According to the church, the "salting" has actually covered dozens of meters underground, and in the end, it is because the magic of the "Salt Pile" and the magic of the leylines have caused the magic to freeze, so it does not continue to extend downward. Otherwise, based on the area where the actual "salinization" was formed in the north of Northumbria, a so-called "salt ball" could have been formed. "The Church has recovered the remains of the Salt Stake, and the Roaring Lion has collected a sample of the Salinated Stake...... The conclusion is that the land has been transformed into this way by strange magic, specifically, similar to the strong encryption in the program, which seems to be impossible to crack with the existing means. But in other words, if you can parse this magic—"

"Has the church conducted similar experiments?" Old Man Yogurus couldn't help but wonder that his knowledge of the "Pile of Salt" was limited to the point of view of association, and he was completely unaware of the Church's research on it.

"Yes, but they all failed...... They can't comprehend the magical form of the "Pile of Salt". Therefore, it is very likely that this is also a creation from outside the world. "Still, I think someone I know might have something to do...... At least some clues. As long as it can be done, it's good, and it's okay to be less efficient. ”

"Good...... This question is put aside for now. Assuming you are able to do this, it is clear that Northumbria will regain the land that was lost by the assimilation of magic and have the capital to regain its prosperity. And if you can really do it, the people of Northumbria, who have suffered for thirty years, probably won't have any resistance to you and the rule of the Empire. ”

"If they are willing to join the Empire, that's their business too...... At least I'm not going to force them to do it. Once I have a clue, I'll start taking action, rather than using it as a bargaining chip to coerce them into joining part of the empire. "In addition, if the Empire is able to restore normal diplomatic relations with Northumbria, it will mean that the small autonomous states on the western coast that have been annexed will now be part of the Empire, and trade with the Northumbria-based region can be resumed." If some official support from the Imperial Government could be brought in at that time, the reconstruction there would have been quicker. ”

"Okay." Old man Yoguru praised, "It's a bit affordable. Still, to be honest, the whole plan still looks a little far away. First of all, you have to be able to get some power there...... There's nothing I can do to help with that. ”

"Every time you help with the mechs, it means that the combat effectiveness of our men is improved, and our chances of victory are one more point. In a sense, this can be regarded as indirect help. Helriga winked mischievously.

"Good boy...... Circled me back again. Old man Yoguru laughed, Heliga had never seen him smile so happily, "Alright then...... In that case, I'm going to accompany you a little bit this time. How far I can work with you after that depends on whether you can fulfill the promise you made today. It's just that you must be fast, and you must not be lazy. ”

"Why?" Heliga didn't react for a moment.

"Stinky boy." Old Yoguru smiled again, "I'm not as old as Russell, but I'm nearly sixty years old this year. If you delay it too long, I won't be able to help you when I die. ”

"Then what do you mean......" Heliga realized that there was something in Old Yogurus's words—he had actually agreed to his request, which was about the so-called long-term cooperation, "Ah, thank you so much." ”

"No thanks...... If you can do it, it's fine. Old Yoguru waved his hand, "Ever since I lived in seclusion here because of the things that stinked about Novatis, I've felt a little incapable of getting involved in worldly affairs. Now that I think about it, the society of Cross Bell is really a little indifferent, and it has unconsciously affected me. Your words...... Maybe it will help me regain the second spring of my life. ”

"I'd like to hear your opinion about Crossbell as well. Lloyd: They said that when the current problems are resolved, they hope to be able to fight for the independence of the autonomous region...... What do you think about this? ”

"I'm not very optimistic. Crossbell's size already determines the pressure it has to bear in the conflict between the two powers...... Even if it is nominally an independent state, it will still be in fact dominated by geopolitical aspects, and will completely fall to one side of the other. This will be the case as long as it begins as a city that uses trade and continental transportation hubs as its main foothold. Eventually, it will inevitably become part of one of the two powers. ”

"That's what I thought too...... But they looked like they were out of the way, and I didn't tell them what I thought. Heliga pouted, "Regardless, no matter who wins the civil war, Crossbell will definitely be a target for the empire once stability is restored." Of course, now I don't think the aristocratic faction has any chance of winning...... But when the time comes, it is impossible for His Majesty the Emperor not to give an explanation for the fact that Crossbell's previous rude behavior has angered the interests of the Empire. ”

"Hmm...... It seems that the Imperial army will move at that time, which is also a high probability event. Old Man Yoguru nodded, "However, the young people must have been mentally prepared for it...... I guess it's okay to help them a little bit. ”

"Hmm. Now that you know what to expect, I won't say more. If possible, I'll make a little bit of a relationship within the empire and get them to stop coming to you and bothering around. You should also understand that the Imperial Army's combat effectiveness is the highest in the entire Western Continent, coupled with the Empire's martial culture, resulting in soldiers always having some arrogance and recklessness when acting. If it bothers you then, it won't be good. ”

"I'm okay with that." Old man Yoguru raised his hands in agreement—Heliga was right, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to keep out the regular army of the Empire when the Imperial army marched into Crossbell, and they would have to come to his workshop to inspect or something, right? It's going to be very uncomfortable then. But if Helliga had greeted him in advance, things would have been much better.

"Also, it's about Rei...... As she had mentioned earlier, Cassius and Libel's queen seemed to value her channeling skills more than Estelle and Joshua's genuine concern for her...... But my affair with her...... Hmmm......"

"What do I do with this kind of thing?" "I haven't talked about men and women. But what if? ”

"What? Haven't talked about it? Heiliga couldn't help but say, "Then you ......"

"I don't have children, don't you know?" "Well, I'm doing the same thing by sponsoring a few orphanage kids," said the old man, "Well, I'm doing the same thing." The science of guidance is such a wonderful thing that I don't have the time or the need to ...... What's wrong? How do you look at me like that? ”

"Forget it...... Then I won't bother you. Helliga wiped the cold sweat from his forehead - he didn't expect that in this kind of thing, the old man Yoguru was still a little natural.

Case...... Heliga began to have a headache again.

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