Section 40 The Reaction of the Nations (2)
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"My friend, the benefits you say are obvious. However, the difficulties in this matter are equally obvious. Weah sighed, but his eyes became sharper, and when they fell into the eyes of those who were familiar with him, such as Xue Demeng and others, he knew that even if he said so, Xiangda was aroused by his fighting spirit.
Therefore, Xue Demeng replied quickly: "But we need to get this Mithril Mine, and at least we must share the benefits brought by the appearance of this Mithril Mine, and it is absolutely impossible to let it be taken away from under our noses." We should do our best to fight for it, and preferably get the whole thing. ”
"We're at war with the Sea Clan, and this Mithril Mine is surrounded by orcs and Asturias, and Modo isn't very strong in it. Weah stood up, paced back and forth, and folded his hands behind his back, "But you're right about one thing, we should fight for it with all our might, and preferably get the whole thing." ”
He looked at Count Schedermon and said expectantly, "Tell me, what's the best idea?"
Xue Demeng pondered, he unconsciously put his hand on the door of his head and rubbed it gently, where he was already bald, usually wearing a top hat and could not see, but now because he was in front of Weah, there was no cover.
"Although we are at war with the Sea Clan, and we can't go all out, now is actually a good time for us to fight for this Mithril mine. Xue Demeng thought about it and said unhurriedly.
"Oh, why do you say that?" said Weah, surprised.
"Have you forgotten that the Church of Light has issued a call for holy war?" said Xue Demeng with a smile.
Weah patted his head, "Yes, the Church of Light has issued a call for holy war. ”
Weah understood the meaning of Sherdmon's words, whenever the war between the Celestial Realm and Purgatory was very fierce in the endless plane battle, whether it was to defeat Purgatory or reverse the unfavorable shape in a certain direction, the Celestial Realm would release some coordinates of the secondary planes through the Church of Light.
These sub-planes are usually under purgatory's control, or are under attack.
This is the origin of the call for jihad, the coordinates of the Celestial Realm Guò Church to lay out the sub-planes, and any country, force, or organization that is friendly with the Church can go to explore and even occupy.
This is a means of the Celestial Realm, which can use the strength of the Keos plane to contain Purgatory. But the nations of the Celestial Faith have been very positive in accepting it, because it means expanding their territory and increasing their wealth.
The call for jihad was largely within the confines of the Terran state, with orcs and other races excluded because of their faith.
From the beginning of the call to the end of the holy war, the Church of Light will ask all forces willing to participate in the holy war to temporarily abandon the struggle and go all out for the holy war.
Seeing that Weah understood what he meant, "So as long as we can take the Free City as quickly as possible, or if the Free City takes the initiative to surrender to us and become a part of Modo, Asturias, the biggest adversary, will be helpless under the call of the Holy War, and will almost certainly give up." ”
If you don't give up, it's tantamount to attacking the territory of Modo.
However, by attacking the territory of Mordor under the call of jihad, Asturias may have lost more than the gain of grabbing this Mithril mine.
First of all, it will be hostile to other countries, because since the call for holy war, the Terran countries have been able to temporarily abandon the battle in Keos, even if it is a war, it is also a war born in the struggle of the secondary planes.
It will also be punished by the Church of Light, although as one of the powerful countries, the Church of Light cannot destroy Asturias, but this is equivalent to challenging the Holy War call of the Church of Light, and it is almost certain that they will be excluded from the next Holy War call like the orcs. Maybe it's not just that, the Church of Light has great potential, and the countries need the cooperation of the church in many ways, and the reduction of the military priests alone will affect the strength of Asturias.
The benefits of a Mithril Mine are huge, at least equal to the gains of a lowest-level plane, that is, the Black Iron Plane, for nearly twenty years, and Asturias will not ignore it, but it is not yet possible to make them willing to give up the benefits they may have in the Holy War for the sake of this.
Because even if you only occupy one Black Iron plane in the Holy War, the accumulated income will be more than the Mithril Mine.
But it's different for Modo, although they are also eligible to participate in the call of the Holy War, but for the attack of the secondary plane, it is difficult for them to monopolize it.
Rather than competing with many powerful countries in a plane war, the benefits of eating a sub-plane may not be greater than the direct Mithril Mine.
Therefore, when the call for holy war comes, it is the best time for Modo, if he gets the Mithril mine first, Asturias will not be able to go to war against Modo because of a small loss, but the greatest possibility is to admit the reality and cooperate with Modo in turn.
Because since the Mithril mine is near the Free City, the orcs may not be willing to watch the mine fall into the hands of the Terran state.
According to previous information, it was within reach of both Rhine and Wolf. If the Mithril Mine falls into the hands of the Orcs, Asturias may not benefit at all.
One of the three major tribes outside the orc royal court is not too much of a problem for Asturias, but for Mordo, it is already an enemy that needs to be taken seriously, and there are two such enemies, in addition to the subsidiary tribes around them, which add up enough to make Asturias fearful.
In fact, in the north of Asturias, the former orc Wolf has been at war with his northern army for many years, but it has only become much more peaceful in the past few decades.
If Modo can preemptively capture the Mithril Mine, Asturian will not be able to take it head-on, but the most likely thing is to sit down and bargain with Modo for a benefit-sharing.
And this situation is also the most likely, because there are two major orc tribes coveting it, and it is very difficult for a country to deal with Modo, and if you give up part of the benefits to Asturias, the two countries can join forces to completely occupy the Mithril mine.
"The key now is probably the attitude of the Free City itself. Xue Demeng pointed out the key at once, if the Mithril Mine is near the Free City, the Free City is the most critical place, and the Terran State must own this city in order to guarantee the possession of the Mithril Mine.
Even the orcs can't avoid this city, because it also involves smelting and casting, and the orcs are far inferior to the human race in this regard, unless they are willing to transport it back to the orc royal court, but that means that the orc royal court will have to take away a lot of benefits from it, which I am afraid neither Rhine nor Wolf wants to see.
"They're waiting for a price to sell. Weah sneered, "What do you think we should do now?"
"We should send an emissary first, and we should do our best, for our advantage over Asturias is in time. "We are barren in Modo, and our trade with this city has increased over the years, so we value this city more than Asturias." I'm willing to bet that Liberty City isn't ranked B in Asturias' intelligence level, and maybe Mithril Mine will be upgraded to B this time. In this way, we will be able to react and strategize faster than Asturias, and the nobles of Asturias may have to quarrel first. I am willing to be this messenger and go to the city of freedom tomorrow, and it would be best if I could persuade them to be included in the territory of Modo. ”
"What if you can't convince you?" said Viami's eyes.
"So please order the White Feather Legion to be mobilized at the same time, and start marching towards the Free City after I leave, and if I can't convince Franklin, then conduct a raid and take the city before Asturias and the Orcs. Xue Demeng said resolutely.
"But you're in danger. Weah was stunned for a moment, although Xue Demeng's idea was actually quite close to what he had in mind, but whether as a minister or as a friend, he could not completely ignore the danger that Xue Demeng might encounter.
"Please don't worry about my safety. "My lord, I am willing to take this risk for the sake of Modo, and if I think it is impossible to convince them, I will find a way to escape from Free City before the White Feather Legion." ”
"Okay. Weah nodded slowly, "However, I have another plan. ”
"My lord?" said Xue Demeng in surprise.
At this moment, the door of the inner room was pushed open, and a handsome swordsman in white armor walked in.
"Heliffen, why are you here?" said Xue Demeng, who recognized the swordsman's origin, couldn't help but be surprised.
"I called him here because I wanted to make another move. "Weah Dao.
"Helifin, Sheldmon is going to Free City, and I'm going to let you do the same. "Weah Dao.
"Am I responsible for protecting Count Shearmon?" the swordsman gave Sherdmont a cold look.
In the eyes of the white-armored swordsman, although Xue Demeng is an earl, he still doesn't pay much attention to it, because the white-armored swordsman himself is also from the great noble family of Modo, and there is also a strong teacher, but because Xue Demeng is a close friend of Weah, the white armor swordsman has some fear.
Just when Xue Demund thought that Weah was worried about the safety of his trip and wanted to ask Helriffin to accompany him for protection, and couldn't help but feel grateful, Weah said: "This is only a secondary mission. Your main mission is to capture Agatha, the daughter of Franklin, the lord of Free City. ”
"What?"
Schedermon was stunned for a moment to understand Weah's intentions, while the haughty swordsman was almost stunned, followed by anger.
"Lord Xiang, I am a sixteenth-level high-level swordsman, I have no problem protecting Count Sheldmont, but you actually asked me to kidnap a woman? I hope I heard correctly, otherwise I would have refused this mission. ”
There are very few people who dare to refuse Weah's orders in Modo, but Helifin is barely qualified, not only because he is a high-ranking swordsman, but because he is a disciple of one of Modo's two legendary heroes.
"Helifin, it's not just a woman, she's a child. Although it is detrimental to your dignity, you must go because it is an order, and even if you are a disciple of the Sword Master, you cannot refuse. Because this time the great interests of our Modo are at stake, and there is a Mithril mine there. ”