Chapter 8: Public Opinion Offensive and Grandidios (5000)
The story of the returning legendary adventure captain, the recruited Canaan Moore pirates, and the adventures of Ian, Esengard, and the Green Tide involve the ruins of an ancient pre-era civilization, the dangerous Brain-Eating Swarm, the powerful Prehistoric Crystalline Dragon, and the precursors of the Flameland Conspiracy, Food Disaster, and Biological Warfare......
Everything was part of Ian's plan.
The returning legendary adventure captain of the Canaan Moore Pirates. The implication behind this is to promote Andor's books, and to tell everyone that he Ian can accept anyone, anyone can recruit anyone, as long as he has the ability, even if he was a pirate captain or unscrupulous mercenary in the past, he can still be reused.
And the adventure fragments of Ian and others are, in a sense, 'autobiography' written by Andor for Ian.
Yes, he is still very young, far from the age where he can write an autobiography, but Andor can, he ghostwrites on the side, and he can enjoy public opinion propaganda as a shadow protagonist and make his image more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As for the Great Labyrinth of the South China Sea, it is long overdue to be made public, and recently, Marquis Grant - some time ago the Grant family was crowned Marquis - happened to be visiting the Silver Peak Territory, and Ian planned to have a good chat with Marquis Grant about developing the Great Labyrinth of the South China Sea and repairing the Quality Accelerator.
During this process, the entire Sequoia base needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Even sending the entire Marquis of Grant over may not be enough, and it may even be dangerous, so it is better to let adventurers from all over the world come, and Ian will pay some money and knowledge as a price, and save some worry.
As for the swarm and the crystalline dragon, it is to pave the way for a series of studies related to the swarm and Warcraft that Ian will conduct next. At least Ian came up with a psychic network technology, and everyone knew the origin and would not guess.
On the other hand, although there are indeed many well-intentioned people who already know that the Crystallized Dragon King of the New World is Ian's clone, for the vast majority of ordinary people, they still can't understand what special relationship their white-haired prophet lord has with the blue-eyed white dragon next door.
Not...... Looks like it's about the same? There can be more publicity in this regard.
Finally, the most subtle and crucial is Andor's 'accidental' autobiography revealing various conspiracies and actions related to the Flying Flame Lands.
In the South China Sea Labyrinth incident, Flying Flame Land did participate in it, and it did not play a glorious role.
The biological warfare and food war in the Flying Flame Land are also highlighted in the other party's actions, and Ian told Andor to write the Flying Flame Land's intention to capture the swarm as a biological weapon, but not so clearly, mainly to give people a feeling of careful thinking and extreme fear, so that the local people of Nanling are afraid and happy.
Fear is the fear that the Flying Flame Land will really get the swarm and spread the terrifying possibility of the swarm plague in the South Ridge.
Fortunately, it is fortunate that they have a good lord who has defeated all the conspiracies of the Flying Flame Land a long time ago and guarded the safety of the people of Nanling!
This is part of Ian's public opinion offensive!
You know, "Andor Crusoe" is not just a physical book, it is also the first "crystal board" that can be read on a terminal, with its own illustrations and analysis maps!
In the past, this was a treatment that only the most valuable materials could have, but now everyone can read this story from a portable terminal!
The return of a legendary pirate captain, and his legendary epic adventures...... In the future, it may be adapted into various comics, movies, dramas, and various media ...... Through layers of propaganda, Ian believes that not only the people of Southridge will believe this, but the people of the Empire will also believe this, and even ......
The people of the Flying Flame Lands themselves will believe this, too!
At that point, Ian's invasion of the Flamelands will not be an active invasion, but a revenge on Abbasalom!
Multiple effects, multiple publicity. It can be said that Andor's whole person is Ian's living propaganda machine!
This is part of Ian's public opinion tactics - in addition, Ian is also going to release videos of his previous speeches, and he can also make some documentaries to show the daily side of the Silver Peak Leader, explain more about the Silver Peak Leader's agricultural building, the alchemy park, the scene of distributing drinks, how various canned food is made, and the situation of the new immigrant villages in the area such as the pioneer area, trying to let everyone in the whole Terra understand the Silver Peak Leader, envy the Silver Peak Leader, yearn for the Silver Peak Leader, and finally become the Silver Peak Leader.
If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't time yet, Ian would have planned to have a copy of "My Battle"
That's it.
The rest of the world is still learning from Ian to revise policies and be kind to ordinary people, and Ian is already planning to promote himself as a Terra Lighthouse!
"I'm really going to have to go back and deal with your propaganda policies."
In Ian's team, Anfa, the only one who is also the leader of the new era of other forces, listened to Ian's explanation of ideas all the way, and couldn't help but be shocked.
At this moment, her eyes were shocked, and her thoughts were sluggish because of this time-ahead serial IP development method and skillful public opinion warfare method, and she couldn't move, and it took a while to recover: "To be honest, with your image itself, it is enough to attract many people, not to mention that you have so many legendary experiences, coupled with this series of propaganda...... I can't think of anyone better than you on this. β
"When I return to Canaan Moore this time, I must also carry out relevant publicity, otherwise when the time comes, everyone may not talk about me as 'Anfa of the Ember Lantern Family', but about 'the friend of the legendary prophet Ian Silverpeak'."
"It's amazing."
Theo was also very emotional, she pushed others to her own and concluded: "If you go on like this, how can you not become an admirer of Ian?" What should be done to counter it? β
"Beat me."
Ian replied simply: "All my image, my charisma, and my mystique, are based on the fact that I have never failed." β
"Even if it was the separation of the Xenomorph Research Institute, it was because of the peeps of the plural fifth-level powerhouses, and the fact that I was able to leave under Axel's hands at that time was not only not a failure, but a huge victory."
"As long as you defeat me, all my publicity will become a negative factor, although I will not become a clown, but all the prestige and momentum I have accumulated before will be lost."
"Is it so dangerous?" Isengard was slightly startled, but felt a lot more relieved when he thought that Ian would not lose.
"Not dangerous." And Ian's statement also confirmed Isengard's thoughts: "Because I never make a low-risk choice, as long as I go to war, I must and will win." β
"As for failure, it will be death."
- and I'll start the next reincarnation.
After reaching the fifth energy level, Ian can also put his immortality into the Guide Star at this moment, using it as fuel to send to other parallel planes.
This time the reincarnation has gained a lot, and he has already begun to work on the modification of the Guiding Star, ready to let the next Ian go further.
Everyone else thought Ian's words were a bad joke, and only Esengard, who had witnessed the many reincarnations in the Silver Sky Gate with Ian, was silent.
He could understand the determination and terrifying courage behind Ian's words, and he also understood that the other party's actions were so simple and direct.
- He is a prophet, but he is not trying to avoid evil, but taking the riskiest risk on the premise of the greatest benefit.
"It's easy for you to die."
Rubbing the corners of his forehead, he was a little angry, but he had to sigh: "Those of us who deal with the aftermath are troublesome." β
"I'll have to trouble you." Ian replied seriously, and what he said was true: "My failure is not the end, there is still plenty of time, with the ability of Isengard, plus Adalbert, you may be able to do what I want in the future." β
"We're not necessarily going to do what you want to do, are we? High in the sky...... And the end. This kind of thing, only you dare to challenge. Yisen frowned slightly, he said angrily: "Change me, life is so long, it's better not to think so much, and spend it happily with relatives and friends." β
"Go on your own adventures and die, and then ask us to continue doing what you want to do - how can there be such a good thing!"
"That's a friend. If you die, I will inherit your dreams and wishes...... It's just that I'm not going to let that happen. β
Ian smiled and patted Isengard on the shoulder and said, "Not to mention, I'm not dead, am I?" I'm just naming the worst possible scenario, but in reality, it's almost impossible for me to lose. β
"Then it's better to be cautious and never lose."
"Well, I'm definitely not going to lose."
The days with friends are always short.
Anfa wants to return to Canaan Moore, and coming to Yinfeng Ling is considered a business trip, and Canaan Moore is also happy to maintain a good relationship with a fifth energy level.
Theo also has to go to Dragon Island to report, he is a rare Shroud Dragon, who has a special effect on the demon lair on other planets of Terra, so he is named by the Dragon King to go on a business trip.
Although the prosthetic body can still move, the reaction will definitely be slower, and it is usually not easy to disturb and avoid distraction.
Isengard is now regarded as the intermediary between Ian and the 'Eastern and Western Empires', as the person who personally closes the spiritual resonance equipment of the imperial capital, and now Isengard has awakened the blood of the Sun God Bird, which has also been promoted, and many people are secretly commenting that although the Eastern and Western Empires have orthodox Sun God Birds, if Nan Grand Duke Ian wants to, he can also launch his own 'Sun God Bird' at any time.
This is not a bad thing - in any case, the sun god bird has ruled this land for more than a thousand years, and everyone is used to it being the sun that rules them.
And Ian, although he is known as the successor of the Black Sun, most people still believe that he is mainly a disciple of Hilliard.
In the eyes of some old people who have experienced that era, the combination of Ian and Esengard is a reproduction of the era of the Pioneer Emperor.
The beginning of the era of perpetual motion machines gradually calmed down.
Soon, matters in the realm were getting on the right track, and Ian began to prepare to meet his old superior, Marquis Grant.
and, in the true sense of the word, 'disciple', Cormitt.
The reason why he is said to be a disciple in the true sense is because the people Ian used to guide were either his own younger brothers like Elan, or talented people like Miles and Loren who had special spiritual abilities, so they would give special guidance.
Needless to say, his younger brother has nothing to do with his disciples, it can be regarded as a family history, and Miles and Loren, if there is no Ian to teach, Ian also thinks that they will become strong in the future. Their spiritual energy is to guide them in the direction of progress, and Ian's existence is nothing more than to make their progress one step faster and get a better education.
In general, their future has its own trajectory, and what Ian has done is nothing more than to make their trajectory not diverge too much, and they can go all the way to the ending they want.
Only Cormitt, the son of the Marquis of Grant, is the true 'young generation' that he has witnessed since birth...... It's up to Ian to shape his future.
"Grand Duke of Silver Peak."
In the reception room, Ayrs Grant, who was already a little old, but his expression was more relaxed, and his strength was completely stable at the third energy level, with a dark blue hair, was looking at Ian's little boy with a curious face, and said to Ian with a smile: "What should I call you in the future?" Duke of Aljomont? Or is it the Grand Duke of Southridge? β
"Although I also want to maintain my majesty, if I meet in private, I should call me Ian."
Ian smiled and exchanged pleasantries with Marquis Grant for a while, he actually often contacted the other party, after all, Port Harrison was the area where Ian's forces had the closest contact with Canaan Moore and Whalesong Cliffs, and the more prosperous the maritime trade of Ian's family, the deeper the binding of Ian's interests with Marquis Grant.
In this regard, Marquis Grant has always supported Ian with all his might, not to mention that when the demon plague occurred, Grant, who was still a viscount, drove the ether armament to help the fist.
"I really didn't see it back then, you actually hid so deeply."
Knowing that Ian didn't like to drink, after drinking a few cups of tea with Ian, Marquis Grant sighed with emotion: "Now that I think about it, if I hadn't let you out back then, I'm afraid I would have become your first stepping stone - now that I think about it, I'm really scared." β
"Not really." Ian smiled and waved his hand, but did not completely deny this statement: "At most, it is a sudden day without saying goodbye......"
"And then suddenly come back one day and knock me to the ground?" Grant answered, he laughed, and touched the hair of the little boy beside him: "Cormita, come and meet your teacher." β
"Yes, teacher!"
Hearing her father's words, little Cormita obediently got up, and then solemnly performed a formal aristocratic salute to IanβIan could see that this was not training, but that Cormita did know this kind of etiquette.
"Hmm." Nodding slightly, Ian took the salute as a matter of course, and then said with some surprise: "Is this a natural sublimator?" At the age of three, I feel that my mind is already very flexible and I have learned a lot of things. β
"Hehe......" Hearing this, little Cormita laughed a little embarrassed, but she didn't speak, and Ian was even more surprised when she saw it: "Hey, Marquis, my disciple is much more cheerful than you." It's even a little sullen. β
This is probably the 'inheritance memory' in the mouth of the real dragon. As long as it is the true form of the bloodline, it will gradually improve its bloodline memory, until in the end, the newborn child can also be like a real dragon, with his own family bloodline, and even all the knowledge of 'civilization'.
This is also a broad road, but it is not as good as the arcane path.
Because of the arcane path, there are similar means.
"Haha." Hearing Ian say 'my disciple', Marquis Grant also smiled happily, he gave his child a gentle look, then patted Cormitt's back and motioned for him to stand beside Ian.
The marquis sighed with emotion: "After all, the Nanling where he grew up is not the Nanling where I lived at the beginning...... He wasn't under as much pressure as my generation. My mother and I were with him. β
"If I had grown up like this, maybe I would have been like this."
Speaking of this, Marquis Grant looked at Ian and bowed his head slightly: "It's all because of you, Ian." Only now do I understand the purpose of all your initiatives. β
"Under your rule, all the children of this land may be able to grow up as carefree as Cormitt."
"I don't know if it's good or bad, but the kid ...... I still want my child to be a little more relaxed. β
"yes."
Ian stretched out his hand and lifted little Cormite up with a mist of water, and he noticed that Cormite was not surprised at all, and even instinctively interacted with Ian's water essentia, and even had a feeling of 'swimming'.
Abyss Lizard Whale Bloodline...... It is worthy of being a high-quality bloodline true form inheritance that can form a fifth-level bloodline.
"Excellent qualifications."
Putting Cormit on his lap, Ian carefully checked his disciple's qualifications while talking to Marquis Grant: "Marquis, we don't need to bend around, I actually don't need you to send Cormita over as a proton, I promised that Cormita is my student, and I will teach him seriously." β
"But there's one thing I have to tell you in advance......"
At this point, Ian's tone sank, making Marquis Grant's expression also serious: "As my disciple, in essence, it is a voluntary choice to become my test subject. β
"I'm going to test on him 'experiments' that only kids his age can do. I have basic morals and don't use other people's children as experiments, but if I were my disciple, it would be different. β
In the shocked eyes of Marquis Grant, Ian said solemnly, "Even so, are you still willing to put Cormit in my hands?" β
"If you don't want to, then Cormitta is still my disciple, but she won't be able to access some of my core inheritances."
"Huh?"
And after several seconds of Marquis Grant's shock, he spat out two words in astonishment: "...... That's it? β
The Marquis Grant, who was obviously relieved, was lying on the sofa in the reception room, and Cormitt, who was obediently sitting on Ian's lap, was not afraid at all, not at all afraid of Ian's words just now, the Marquis laughed and said: "I thought Ian you were going to say something, so that's it, isn't this a matter of course?" β
Ian: "? β
(End of chapter)