Chapter 21 Strategic Deterrence
The governor who hit the great luck, after sending someone out to investigate and confirm, immediately reported the news to the dwarf kingdom.
After searching for countless years, the entrance that I didn't find actually appeared.
The excited dwarf king shouted directly in the court:
"Land in the sun, here we come!"
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Similar episodes are constantly being staged in various parts of the mainland.
It's just that not everyone is as lucky as the dwarf kingdom, just in time to catch up with a no-man's land.
The lake, which was the last kill, also lost its due power due to the establishment of the city.
Seals of the center of the earth have appeared in the territory of the human race and the alien race, but some of them have been repaired in time, and some have been broken by the center of the earth race.
The Elven Forest is still as peaceful as ever, as if the chaos in the outside world has nothing to do with them.
As the protagonists of the sealing of the geocentric race back then, more than eighty percent of the seals were involved in them. Where there is a seal entrance, the elves are clear.
It's been too long, and these are no longer the focus of their attention, but the seals in their own territory still need to be routinely checked.
"The power of the seal is weakened, has the reason been found?"
The Forest Elf Queen asked.
With such a long interval, it is understandable that the seal is weakened, or the seal is broken, but multiple seals are weakened at the same time, then there is a problem.
"It may be related to the elemental tides, the 10,000-year node!
According to the records of the ancestors, before and after the 10,000-year node, it is the time when the plane barrier is the most vulnerable, and it is also the time when the interlayer between the inner world and the surface world is most prone to cracks.
The seals used by the ancestors on the Inner Earth were modeled after the mezzanine of the planes, and there was no difference on the surface.
There is ultra-high temperature magma in the mecca, and once it is dug up, it will be a devastating blow, and the geocentric race will not dare to act rashly in normal times.
Unlike in the past, this time the elemental tidal cycle has caught up with the node of 100,000 years. If something happens in the world, it won't be strange that it hits the seal. ”
The elven elder replied calmly.
There is no evidence to justify the reasoning, but this is the most plausible explanation.
If it weren't for the exposure of the seal location and the locking of the approximate location of the exit, the Inner Race would never dare to attack indiscriminately.
"If that's the case, then humanity is in big trouble this time.
I remember that most of the Inner Seals were in the Terrans' control zone, and once they erupted, they would be able to bear it.
If there is another invasion of the heterotope, I wonder if this new overlord can stand the test? ”
The Night Elf Queen gloated.
The continental hegemony of the human race was not seized from the elves, but in the process of seizing the continental hegemony of the human race, the elven race also made great efforts.
In fact, it's not just the elves and the Terrans who have been allies, when the orcs were overthrown, the current few major clans are allies with the Terrans.
The orcs were defeated and retreated to the savannah, and the original alliance collapsed. As the victors, there was a fierce struggle for continental supremacy.
In the process of infighting, the Terrans and Elves formed an alliance to have the last laugh.
At that time, the two sides agreed to share the hegemony of the continent, but as a result, the power of the human race ran too fast, and the development of the elven race almost stopped, and the strength of the two sides soon became unbalanced.
By a thousand years ago, the disparity in strength between the two sides had become huge, and the agreement was naturally null and void.
The current anti-Terran alliance is actually a product of the elves in order to take revenge on the Terrans.
Of course, in the process of cooperation and betrayal, it is certainly not as simple as a few words.
From the standpoint of the elves, the Terrans belong to the betrayers.
From the standpoint of the human race, the role played by the elves has not been glorious.
It is true that everyone is an ally, but the main wars in the process of fighting for hegemony are fought by the Terrans.
The elves bear the name of allies, but they do not actively participate in the war, and they are the same as the "paddling captains" in the interracial alliance.
"There is no eternal overlord in the world, and it is a miracle that the human race can grow from a small clan that does not enter the stream to a continental overlord.
Whether it can stand the test or not, it is worth being proud of.
Pass the order down and let the tribes pay attention to the seal entrances in their jurisdictions, and don't let those demons take advantage of them.
In addition, the uninhabited areas under the rule should also be checked regularly to prevent new entrances from being created.
By the way, send someone to inform our allies and remind them to beware of the demon invasion, and selectively inform them of one or two of the seal entrances back then. ”
The Queen of the Forest Elves said calmly.
However, the smile on the corner of her mouth still told the elves that she was in a good mood now.
Nothing was done, and the enemy and allies were in trouble at the same time.
The most important thing is that with the end of the elemental tide, the magic element between heaven and earth is becoming more and more intense, and the elf mother tree can also absorb the energy of heaven and earth and begin to repair itself.
This repair process may be a bit long, but being able to fix it is a good start.
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Some people have a good time, and some people move forward with a load.
The elven clan has a unique scenery, and all the ethnic groups on the mainland are in dire straits.
The chaos caused by the "Demonic Calamity" has not yet subsided, and there is another problem with the Seal of the Earth's Center.
Now it's time to test your luck again!
It doesn't matter how many seal entrances there are in the territory, the key depends on who lives below.
The geocentric race is also strong and weak, and it is luck to meet a weak chicken, and if you meet a strong enemy, then cry yourself!
Hudson is a bitter force, gathering a large number of strong people to bless the seal, but he is still crumbling.
Deterrence strikes, only the first wave is effective. The dark elves, who suffered a loss, quickly learned to be smart and hunted cannon fodder in the underground world.
The quality is not enough, the quantity is to make up!
As long as you are willing to fill in with your life, all dangers are not a problem.
After trying a few counterattacks, the priesthood couldn't stand it anymore!
Cast the forbidden spell several times a day, even if it is a joint spell, everyone can't afford to consume it.
If it weren't for Hudson's magic potions, I guess these people would have gone on strike long ago.
"Marshal, the speed of our repair simply cannot keep up with the speed of destruction of the enemy.
If the stalemate continues as it is now, it will take another two months at most, and the seal will inevitably collapse!
When will reinforcements arrive? ”
Patriarch Taryn asked with concern.
It's always easier to destroy than to build, and despite the mage's efforts, they can't keep up with the enemy's speed of destruction.
Fortunately, the geocentric seal is special, it seems to be a seal, but in fact it has many layers.
As long as it is not broken all at once, it can be slowly recovered.
"There are no more reinforcements!
As soon as I received the news, a large number of dark creatures appeared in the Duchy of Moxi, the Kingdom of Hesse, the Kingdom of Dante, and the Kingdom of the South Bank.
Although it is not certain that it is the geocentric race for the time being, these alien races are enough for Shikoku to keep busy.
Now we can only hope that there will be no new entrance to the center of the earth in the kingdom, otherwise we will be in big trouble! ”
Hudson replied with a solemn expression.
Frankly, he is also confused at the moment. The Inner Earth race, which had never been heard of, all popped up overnight.
The unknown is the scariest thing!
With the passage of time, the kingdom is no longer able to explore the truth of tens of thousands of years ago, let alone figure out the strength of the heart race.
It's right in a daze, and it's depressing to think about.
"Marshal, if you are not sure, withdraw your troops from the Papal States!
The security of the homeland is more important, and it is worth giving up some of the gains. ”
Patriarch Taryn said slowly.
Religious leaders had a great deal of influence in the kingdom, but they had little say in politics.
In terms of religious secularization, Caesar IV continued his father's policy of strictly guarding the clergy and forbidding them to participate in political decision-making.
Unless religion is involved, the high councils of the kingdom, the Tyrannical Pastor are not present.
In contrast, Hudson, the marshal of the real power, did not like to mix too much politics, but he was not missing him in every major decision of the kingdom.
Patriarch Tyranny's proposal to withdraw his troops was also deliberate.
In the absence of more reinforcements, it is only a matter of time before the Inner Race breaks out, and it involves the struggle for living space, and a big war is almost inevitable.
If you don't know the strength of the enemy, you can only increase your own strength first. The necessary strategic contraction, just for better development.
"It's late!"
"A large number of dark creatures have also appeared in the Papal States, and with the current strength of the Holy See, they are simply unable to take over the territory we have given up, and they will not hand over to us at such a time.
To withdraw troops from the Papal States at this moment, it is necessary to take away the population of the jurisdiction, which is our unshirkable responsibility! ”
According to the agreement between the kingdom and the Holy See, the population in the area under the jurisdiction of the expeditionary force has become the subjects of the Alpha Kingdom.
Power and duty are equal, and the nobles enjoy the glory and have to bear the corresponding obligations.
During the civil war of the aristocracy, no one cares about you if you run away.
When an alien invasion occurs, abandoning the people and running away is the most despised.
On the Terran Alliance's side, I can't explain it in the first place!
The unexpected answer left Patriarch Taryn speechless for an instant.
I don't know how to deal with it, so I just don't think about it so much, anyway, the problem of the geocentric race can also be regarded as a military problem, and the marshal Hudson has to worry about it.
Seeing Archbishop Taryn leave, Hudson immediately inspected the territory.
At this moment, Xueyue Ling has become a big construction site. Production is no longer the first priority, but the construction of the defense line is.
The first construction is the project around the lake!
Playing with the flooding of the Seventh Army, now the middle and high ranks of the army are interested in the convenient means of water attack.
It just so happens that the Land of the Curse is below the Snow Moon Lake, and as long as enough water is stored upstream, it can turn the downstream into a land of Ze.
In order to store enough water, several rivers in the Cursed Lands have been cut off, and the upper reaches of the lake have been artificially raised.
Unlike the orcs, who only knew how to fill the soil stupidly when building the dam, the construction of the kingdom was much more organized.
A hundred meters away from the lake, countless workers are busy digging deep to be able to bury the pile foundation.
If you look closely, you can see an iron cage made of steel binding, and there is a gray powder mixed with sand, stones, and water on the side.
In the distance, huge boulders brought from all over the world were lined up, and planks rose on both sides, enclosing the boulders in them.
Behind the territory, countless towering chimneys emitted black smoke day and night, and the dust in the air was almost suffocating.
Before they can go to work, they need to receive a magic shield to complete the day's tasks.
Hudson, who was patrolling the territory, couldn't help frowning every time he saw these black smokes, but finally held back.
Take expediency, take care of the present first.
However, when passing by, I couldn't help but release a few spells to bring a wave of transcendent purification.
The effect is definitely there, but only for the first three days. It won't be long before the sky turns gray again.
I have to admit that the primitive cement workshop is really a big polluter.
In the past, the number of cement workshops in the territory was limited, and the site was also equipped with magicians who came out every day to clean up the aftermath.
Now the high-level mages have gone to help bless the seal, and the other mages have also gone to the construction site to help, and they can't take care of the environmental management in the rear for the time being.
Compared with cement workshops, steel mills dozens of miles away are much more advanced.
As Hudson's starting industry, it still plays an important role after being transferred to the Snow Moon Collar.
A large number of magical equipment was launched, and primitive human work was slowly being replaced by the magic industry.
Of course, this is a very long process. There are still countless orc slaves working in the mine, contributing to the development of the Snow Moon Territory.
All the efforts are worth it, and the investment at all costs can lead to the smooth development of the front-line project.
The only pity is that cement is not compatible with magic, or at least there is no way to find a way to be compatible with the two for the time being.
It is okay to use it for ordinary engineering construction, and various strategic lines of defense still have to follow the traditional technology.
Due to the need to guard against the invasion of the Inner Race, the magic towers that have not yet started construction or have just been built have all been relocated to the edge of the Cursed Lands.
Fixed turrets, also better than none.
Compared to the Magic Crystal Cannon, the magic tower is significantly more powerful, and of course the price is more expensive.
Except for Hudson, no one would think of opening the laboratory to low-level magicians, just for high-level magicians, in fact, the demand is not large.
A magic tower + a team of mages + a massive spar reserve = a sanctuary mage with unlimited magic.
If the outer defense line is not lost, the magic tower can continue to output.
Of course, this is only theoretical.
Every time you attack, it's money that goes out. With Hudson's financial resources, he simply couldn't keep so many magic towers running.
What's more, there are many precious magic materials that can't be bought even if you have money.
The magic tower that came out of the rush at this moment is just a defective product with empty shelves.
The internal laboratory and the defense project of the magic tower have all been cut down, and as long as you can release a few ultimates in the early stage.
But that's not the point, the geocentric race has been isolated from the world for so many years, and it's blind to the outside world.
As long as they hurt in the early stage, the rest of the matter will be easy to do.
The territory east of the Cursed Lands has been strategically abandoned.
If the invading geocentric race is strong enough, it's their territory, and the follow-up ......
(End of chapter)