Chapter 236: Brighton's Foreign Policy
Colin didn't expect Constance to be so direct.
The Magister was given the title "Swift Wind" when he was promoted to Grand Mage, and he excelled in both fire and wind magic, but like Felix, he didn't like his title for the simple reason that Constance felt he was better at earth magic now, though no one agreed with it.
The title is something that accompanies the life of the great mage, and even if he becomes a mage, there is generally no way to change it.
"I'm sure it won't be too far." Colin thought of Starwind Harbor, which was already ready to start rebuilding.
From the perspective of the pattern of the continent, the location of Xingfeng Port is located in the southwest of the Horseshoe Sea, because the South Continent and the West Continent border, so if you want to go to the East China Sea, you must first cross the entire Horseshoe Sea, which can be said to have no advantage.
However, from the perspective of trade, Starwind Harbor is relatively close to the Western Continent, especially with Brighton, which is itself isolated from the Continent, which can be regarded as neighbors.
Constance didn't read too much into Colin's answer, and he couldn't imagine that Charya would have the strength to rebuild Starwind.
"Yes, you should be able to guess that the details of Brighton's alliance with Tulum have been finalized." Constance held his wine glass, raised his hand slightly with Brighton's unique toast, and said with a smile: "I hope that in the near future, I can officially invite you to visit the Wolf Tower." ”
As the capital of Brighton, the Wolf Tower has always been recognized as the largest city in the western continent, with a long history and developed commerce, especially in terms of shipping, and the whole Brighton as an island country has a unique advantage.
Colin knew very well that the reason why the other party invited him was completely in front of the teacher.
Speaking of which, Colin Vane's reputation is not small, but people know him only because of his status as a disciple of Roman Sagan, and he himself has no magical achievements and achievements.
"I'm looking forward to that day, Lord Constance, and I can't wait to visit Buckham Palace and the River Tamus." Colin smiled in response.
Buckham Palace was originally the palace of King Brighton, and after joining the Blue Alliance, the royal family that was originally only symbolic was abolished, and according to the news Collins heard from Felix as Snape, Brighton intends to restore the royal family after breaking away from the alliance, and restore the Duchy to the kingdom again.
"I believe it won't disappoint you." Constance said confidently.
"Your Excellency Constance, I beg your pardon." Colin put on a serious and worried look and asked, "If Brighton declared independence, did you anticipate the reaction of the alliance?" Although I don't know much about the Western Continent, I also know that His Excellency Verne Silas is definitely not a character to compromise easily. ”
Colin's fears were not unfounded, as Felix had said that the Federation would not hesitate to use force and would not allow Brighton to break away from the alliance easily, because in that case, the nobles of other countries such as Gilman would also be ready to move.
"The worst outcome is nothing more than a fight."
Constance said something serious, but his tone was quite relaxed, and he said with a smile: "However, according to our estimates, the probability of war is not high. ”
"You're so confident?" Colin listened to the very different judgments of the other party and Felix.
"I know what you're worried about, Colin." Constance smiled: "Of course, the Federation and His Excellency Silas are not easy to mess with, but please rest assured, Brighton's accumulation and precipitation over the years are by no means decorations, in fact, I am afraid that many people underestimate Brighton's diplomatic methods." ”
"I want to hear about it." Colin humbly asks for advice.
"Brighton didn't have the idea of breaking away from the alliance for many years, and it took four or five years to really put it into action, but even when we were most closely related to the alliance, we were actually on guard against the federation."
"Can you ask why?" Colin asked directly.
"Maybe it has something to do with our location."
Constance did not show contempt because of Colin's age, but said very eloquently:
"Because of the isolation of the continent, Brighton has always believed that a stable and strong western continent is not a good thing for the country, of course, too weak alliances are not enough to fight against Oshik, so whenever the continent is stable and harmonious, we will do something, and when the situation is too chaotic, we will come out to be peacemakers."
After hearing this, Colin said in his heart that it was just a-stirring stick?
At the same time, I also admire that the other party dares to say anything, maybe it is the identity of the Magister that makes Constance not have many scruples, at least he doesn't need to act like a politician.
Colin smiled respectfully and helplessly: "Your Excellency, is it really okay for you to just say your country's foreign policy?" ”
Constance didn't care, "This kind of thing, on some levels, is not a secret at all, Tulum knows, O'Sic knows, and even the Federation knows it." Why hide it between us, after all, for a long time afterward, Brighton will also need to rely on the prestige of Master Roman. ”
Constance didn't beat around the bush, and even made no secret of Brighton's alliance with Tulum, largely because of Roman Sagan.
Sure enough, those who can become a magister have a little bit of personality charm, and although Colin knows very well that the other party values him entirely because of the teacher, he is also very comfortable with such a conversation.
……
The wedding party lasted from the afternoon to the evening, and the people who attended it were still unsatisfied, but the content of these exchanges obviously had nothing to do with the wedding, and it was completely a diplomatic occasion.
Ambassador Joseph of Gilman chatted for a long time with the officials of Brighton, Ambassador Osteria had several drinks with Duke Violet, and although there were no ambassadors in attendance from the Federation and Oshik, Colin was sure that there would be each other's eyes under this mixed scene, and this kind of thing was simply impossible to prevent.
Ambassador Joseph came to Colin with a young man in a magic robe, and said in the tone of an old friend:
"Mr. Wayne, when I said goodbye in Thunder City, I never thought that we would meet again on such an occasion."
"Yes, things are impermanent, but no matter what, I still haven't forgotten Mr. Joseph's help."
"It's easy to say, it's easy to say." Joseph smiled very naturally, not at all disappointed by Gilman's lack of gain in that transaction, and pointed to the young magician next to him, and said, "Let me introduce you, this is our Gilman's new budding young magician......"
"Mr. Partridge." Without waiting for the other party's introduction, Colin took the lead in reaching out his hand with the etiquette of a magician and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you." ”
"Mr. Vane knows Mr. Partridge?"
Joseph looked puzzled, and even the young magician named Partridge was a little dazed.
Colin's eyes fell on the red high-level magician badge on the opponent's magic robe, and said with a smile:
"To be able to pass the high-level assessment at such a young age, even Gilman has no second one...... Mr. Partridge, I have just read your two articles "A Few Miscellaneous Talks on the Breeding of Warcraft" and "On the Effect of Special Diets on the Human Constitution" not long ago, and I have to say that your papers have important pioneering significance for some areas of magical biology that have not yet been taken seriously. ”
(End of chapter)