Chapter 220: Beyond Expectations
"?" Heiliga's voice changed - he never expected that what happened to Group A during his internship at Luray would be so ...... Wonderful. This is especially true when compared to the relatively calm internship on Ordis's side.
Lane and the others first experienced the bombing of the "RF" No. 1 manufacturing plant, and then the attack on the Xaxon Iron Mine. Of course, this was also expected by Oliebart and others. Olibat, who appeared there in time, quickly solved the incident with the assistance of the railway gendarmerie with the approval of the emperor himself, but what really made people feel a little strange was that the terrorists involved in the attack on the iron mine were blown up the escape airship just before everything was done and they slipped away. Those present were almost certain that at the moment of the explosion, all the members of the terrorists were on the airship.
There was a deception - both Hyliga and Olibat thought of this possibility at the first time, and it was almost an instinctive reaction. No one could believe that the terrorists who made such a surprise and made a big news could be absurdly destroyed by the explosion of an airship, such a seemingly accidental reason. So although the matter at the iron mine has come to an end, the investigation continues.
In addition to this, Olibat raised another doubt. After on-the-spot comparison of the Zakson iron ore mine, it has been confirmed that the amount of iron ore that has flowed out in the past few years is more than 200,000 tons. Although it was only a little bit at a time, the numbers that had been accumulated for a few years were indeed terrifying, and even more serious than Oliebart's previous estimates. It is estimated that if this iron ore can be used to make combat vehicles and armored vehicles, the power of the Lords and Regulars in mechs will be easily wiped out.
"Two thousand guided vehicles...... If you want to do this kind of work, you can't do it at all. Helliga expressed the first question, "Besides, isn't the patented technology of the guided chariot owned by the Second Manufacturing Institute?" β
"Yes...... The Second Manufacturing Institute was the power of the reformists. However, is it possible that they stole the drawings of the first factory and learned the manufacturing method? β
"It's hard...... The guided chariot is not a simple thing, and it is not something that can be made by just looking at the drawings. When it comes to use, the proportioning of various structures, mechanical design, and details are all required to be tested repeatedly to determine the final production style, so unless the aristocratic faction poached a few experts from the second manufacturing plant who knew the core technology, it would be impossible to do this even if they had so many materials. β
"That's weird...... What did they steal so much iron ore for, if not with combat vehicles? In order to sell abroad to raise funds? "Iron ore, as a strategic resource, is used in the empire and is managed by the royal and royal nobles, and is not completely marketed, so if there is a supply of the best iron ore from the empire, it is obvious that there will be no shortage of orders from other countries in the world.
"That's a big loss, isn't it...... Even if it is 200,000 tons, according to the best of the market, it is only a few billion meters. With the current power of the aristocratic faction, it is easy to raise such money in a year through financial and commercial operations, and there is no need to go to great lengths to try to touch the lifeblood of the country. In the unlikely event that the iron ore mine is exposed, or if something happens, the entire country will be damaged. Heliga disagreed, "They must have secretly used it themselves...... As for what to do, this needs to be investigated. However, I don't think it will be used to make vehicles. β
"Why?"
"It's simple. The regular army of the empire has completed the mechanized training of combat vehicles for more than ten years, and now it has not only completed the popularization of fully guided combat vehicles, but also a very few mecha divisions and top commanders who are second to none in this regard, and neither strength nor heritage can be compared with the aristocratic faction. If the aristocracy wants to close the gap with the regular army in terms of equipment, it may be used to make some weapons for chariots. And there must have been samples and data in that No. 1 manufacturing plant, but now with a fire, it has been burned. β
"Damn." There was some unwillingness in Olivebart's voice, "If only it had been earlier......"
In this way, the advantages of the nobility were further expanded...... Now it looks like they definitely have a tendency to be the first to go. "No wonder Kane has been happier than ever in the past two days, although he has been busy for the past two days......"
"I'll continue to track down that batch of iron ore." Olibart said, but Hyliga rejected the decision.
"No...... You don't have to worry about that. β
"Why?" Oliebart wondered.
"Leave it to the regular army to give it a headache." "You and I should spend our energy on something more valuable. Not to mention whether you can do it or not, even if you find the factories and samples where they make things, what can you do? According to the current situation, this balance will be broken almost instantaneously, and at that time the situation will not be able to go according to the plan, and can only take the initiative to follow the plan itself. We are not going to fight to the death with the noble coalition in a civil war, I can guarantee to protect Elfyn, and you and Viscount Victor will do your own thing and wait for the opportunity to move, and that will be enough. In addition, I got another piece of news that the aristocratic army has a greater advantage this time. β
"How?"
"News from Levy." Heliga sighed, "The people of the 'Society' have approached him and hinted that he, the strongest 'executor', will be involved in this operation. I've never met him, but from what the church knows, it's a monster that is not inferior to the Fullmetal Maiden in terms of strength. β
ββ¦β¦ Association...... They're ...... again this time," Olibat's tone changed again, "but ......"
"The goal of the association can always only be the "Supreme Treasure", or the necessary foreshadowing for the sake of the Supreme Treasure." Heliga said firmly, hoping that Olibat would not be distracted by the incoming messages, "Just catch this...... They chose the aristocratic faction to cooperate, and they must have thought that it would be easier to achieve their goals with the help of the aristocratic faction this time. In other words, what if the aristocratic faction was aided by the "association"? When the purpose of the association is achieved, it will naturally ...... If you leave, you might stab them in turn. β
"I see...... After this incident, Father will invite you all to the Imperial Capital for an audience. When the time comes, if we have the opportunity, let's have a more in-depth exchange. β
"Good...... Take care. β
The aristocratic faction has indeed begunβHeliga thought. Next, the machine of the country of Erebonia will begin to run even more wildly.
Myself...... It is also necessary to make targeted adjustments.
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