Now, everyone understands what Richard meant: it's okay not to join the coalition, but there is a risk that he will be attacked when he enters the Bloodstained Lands in the future. A pioneer knight like Richard who rose to prominence in the Bloodstained Lands could turn his army into bandits at any time. It's not a rule-breaker, it's not even a threat. Since there was no alignment, Richard had no obligation to them. Rights and obligations have always been inseparable.

Knowing the rules of the game, the other nobles also expressed their desire to join the coalition. As a result, Richard soon had 1,500 knights and tens of thousands of infantry. In order to prevent the army from becoming bloated, Richard had to limit the number of infantry that came after him, and also increased the requirements for rank and equipment.

After all, Reilly has already said that five thousand cannon fodder is enough, and any more is just a waste.

Watching the nobles gradually become active, Richard was not happy at all. He glared at Chim fiercely, and the viscount immediately returned an inviting smile that made Richard laugh and cry.

According to the plan made by Reilly, it was enough for him to add up with Richard and Fontaine's troops, and then ask for a batch of slaves from Tiffman to be cannon fodder.

The reason why Richard summoned so many nobles for negotiations was mainly due to political considerations. After this meeting, he was tantamount to declaring to human society the legitimacy of freely opening up the Bloodstained Lands, and laying the groundwork for the future monopoly of the trade routes in the Bloodstained Lands.

In fact, before this meeting, Richard, Reilly, and Fontaine had already reached a consensus. Even if the nobles don't join the coalition, the three of them can open the way to the dwarven kingdom, and it will take a little longer at most. Now, the Unicorn Viscount has a surprise for them, and the coalition is no longer an option.

Richard, on the other hand, was an alien invader, and any nobleman who cooperated with him would become an enemy of the gods. Sooner or later, the truth will be revealed, and by that time, the nobles will have no way out.

After an afternoon of discussion, the Fortune Avenue plan was finally decided.

With the exception of six nobles who withdrew from the plan, everyone else was willing to join the coalition and give command to Richard. The coalition eventually grew to 10,000 men, including 2,000 knights and 8,000 infantrymen, and 30,000 logisticians serving the army.

Richard's army was already on the verge of breaking through the 3,000 mark, but this time he was only going to send 1,500 men, and the 500 puppet knights sent by Reilly made up 2,000.

If the plan is successful, the two of them will take 30% of the proceeds. On the surface, the proportion of profits does not match the number of troops they have put out, but Viscount Chim strongly supports this plan, and clearly expresses the attitude of the unicorn family in the Highlands. Because the relationship between the two parties seemed too strange, the nobles present would inevitably think of the Duke of Blue Wolf and the Duke of Glasburg behind them.

Eventually, the opposition of the nobles grew smaller and smaller, and the distribution plan was decided.

In the dead of night, Richard and Reilly sat in the war room, discussing the merits of the plan in front of the holographic projection of the Bloodstained Lands.

Once they open the way to the Dwarven Realm, the proceeds will be over 10 million gold, but the army's military expenses and the bereavement of the war dead will also reach a staggering 2 million gold.

If the plan fails, there will be a significant increase in military spending, while the benefits will become zero, and this is the risk.

Originally, Richard was going to spend half a year to complete this plan, and he relied on the huge wealth brought by the plane trade, as well as the high-level warriors created by the brood. In addition, Rayleigh's puppet knights and Dawn knights also give him great confidence. In the Bloodstained Lands, no force could resist the charge of this force, including Richard.

If the plan succeeds, Richard will not only be able to obtain a priceless trade route, but he will also become the overlord of the Bloodstained Lands himself. For Reilly, it was also an important step in his quest to complete the system. After experiencing the power of the Dark Sword, he became very interested in the Undead Shield.

In addition, the marching route agreed upon by the two was also very particular. Cracked Rock Canyon and Blackflame Mountain are home to underexplored minerals, Camp Canovinson is home to a large number of alien tribes, with its many altars and statues of divinity, and the ruins of Jubvar, once the capital of the Troll Empire.

"This time, there will definitely be a priest of the Farro gods in the coalition, what are you going to do?" Reilly asked, looking at Richard.

"Quicksand prepares to disguise himself as a believer in resurrecting the Old Gods. Richard replied.

It is possible for the gods to fall, or for the kingdom of the gods to fall into a deep sleep, or even to be reincarnated in the body of a mortal with the blood of the gods, looking forward to rekindling the divine fire. In the history of the Faro plane, such things are not uncommon.

Reilly nodded and said, "My puppet priests have all been infused with the divine power of the Dragon of Light, and no one in the Faro Plane has yet mastered the priesthood of 'Light'. ”

Richard said thoughtfully, "In this way, the outside world may think that the two gods behind us have formed an alliance. ”

"Five years at most, I can get Duke Blue Wolf to ignite the divine fire. Reilly smiled and said, "When the time comes, we will be able to truly have the support of a native deity." ”

"Five years?!" Richard was shocked: "How is this possible!"

"Strictly speaking, as long as Duke Blue Wolf's own strength reaches level twenty, I can make him a new god. Reilly said confidently.

"You're not afraid that he will cross the river and tear down the bridge?"

"Don't be afraid. Reilly pointed to the heavens and said, "The will of the plane is on our side. ”

Richard nodded, asking no more.

As night fell, Richard and Reilly met with Sim in a courtyard.

Richard looked at the unicorn viscount and said in a deep voice, "Are you just here for the benefits that the Avenue of Fortune may generate?"

At first, Sim was a little hesitant. But under the gaze of Richard and Reilly, he soon sweated profusely, and finally said dejectedly: "These troops are the last group of support that my father and the duke have given me, and I must feed them with my own income." Once your plan is successful, you will be able to earn a lot of coins, which is important to me. ”

"If that's the case, you should have run over the second time I caught you. Richard expressed his skepticism as he stared into Chim's eyes, mentally speculating on his true intentions.

Chim kept wiping his sweat, apparently recalling the unbearable past. He struggled and said, "No, at that time, you haven't shown convincing strength, how can I bet so easily?"

"What's the difference now?" asked Richard with interest. He hasn't had any spectacular results in recent times, and there must have been other reasons for Chim's change.

"It's different for you, along with Baron Fontaine, to kill Odom and wipe out his army beneath the castle of Dusk. ”

Richard and Reilly looked at each other in surprise, and Sim could see their role in that matter?

"Did you come up with it yourself?" asked Richard, giving him a deep look.

"No, this is what one of my men told me. Sim said honestly, "He also suggested that I come to you." ”

Richard nodded, and continued, "What else?"

"What else?" Chim began to sweat again.