Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Returning to the Vidal Chamber of Commerce from the City Hall, Kant stayed behind closed doors.

The content of this meeting was quickly leaked out as expected, and even if the elves did not contribute to the flames, the Goethes present could not remain silent.

This is a matter of great interest to all Goethes.

For a time, it seemed that a piece of metallic sodium had been thrown into the calm lake, and the violent boiling and even the explosion swept away. Whether it was a Goethe nobleman or a secret agent from various countries, everyone was stunned by the conditions opened by the elves, and almost said no. speak out.

That a powerful world hegemon should bow down to a human being with such generous sincerity is something unique...and very dangerous.

This means that the terrifying power of the City Destruction Army will merge with Duyue to some extent.

As long as Kant nods and agrees, Goethe will immediately break free from the danger of subjugation, and will become the most illustrious elf vassal in history - not even a vassal.

Not to mention anything else, just sharing the fairway trade route by the elves is enough for Goethe to complete the big turnaround within ten years, not to mention the exchanges between the military and magic of the Dusk Moon Dynasty.

With the strong support of the Evening Moon Dynasty, Goethe could even go so far as to discuss with the empire the so-called co-ownership of the human world.

It is conceivable how far-reaching the world will be once this treaty is concluded.

This is world domination.

Even if he suffered heavy setbacks in Valentine, the hegemony still prevailed, and this proposal was just launched lightly, so that Kant, who created the myth of war, the Principality of Goethe, who saw hope, and all the countries in the mainland who were watching the drama and having fun. Shocked by it.

For this reason, almost all the influential people who are staying in Valentine City at this moment are gathering towards His Royal Highness Kant's mansion. They are eager to see His Highness, greet him, test him, inquire about news, listen to teachings, and guess. Let's see what his old man really thinks.

It's not just about political needs, it's about interests.

Because these people all know that the most valuable and precious thing in this world is news.

It's news that is one step ahead of others.

Because the conditions given by the elves are too good, it is not only a personal courtesy to His Royal Highness Kant, but also the whole Goethe benefits. For example, the opening of the sharing route means that Goethe's maritime trade and import and export-related industries will usher in a terrifying development. , At this time, one step ahead, the first to start, hoarding goods, purchasing ships, if you can start the layout in front of everyone, it means countless huge benefits.

Driven by this interest appeal, all the nobles have become amiable and approachable sages. They hold the hand of even an ordinary servant affectionately, as if they are meeting a king.

Their genial smiles are even flattering, and they speak with the most humble tone in their lives to low-level people who usually don't even look at them, and generously donate money - as long as the other party can give even a little bit of useful information clues, the gold coins in their hands will be worth it. It will be stuffed like a rock.

But they were all disappointed.

The only information I can find is that when His Highness Kant came back, his expression was still kind and his mood was very stable, as usual, without any strange behavior.

Soon, the big housekeeper of His Royal Highness Kant, Hong San of Aurora, appeared in front of everyone, announced and posted an announcement, which was a response to everyone - His Highness Kant believed that Goethe's fate and future would be self-determined by the Goethes, the elves' proposal , to be negotiated by the Teldaril family on behalf of the country.

And His Royal Highness Kant himself will not express any opinion on this alone.

But just such an announcement is enough for everyone to make judgments.

Because the conditions of the elves are too generous.

Whether it was Kant or Grand Duke Teddariel, it was impossible not to agree.

For Kant, this treaty means that he does not have to form a deadly feud with world hegemony, but also means that he can rule a country justifiably, and he can even return to his homeland with the army of the western world to save his homeland as a hero - what reason does he have? disagree?

This is even more true for the Archduke of Teldaril. On the one hand, he is dying to destroy the country, and on the other hand, he recuperates, strengthens the country, and even adds a crown with the support of the elves. What reason does he have to object?

So many people have already made a decision.

In their view, this war, which was originally without suspense, but which has undergone sudden changes, is about to end.

The Goethes are going to live a good life, and the people of the surrounding countries... have to act.

Messages are being delivered, faster than ever.

- From beginning to end, no one doubts whether the elves will keep their word.

This is also normal, no matter whether the rumors that are spreading now are actively released by the elves, since the rumors have consequences, and the elves have not denied it, it means that the elves have acquiesced in all this.

Unless they find a way to kill Kant, suddenly turning back and denying after all the dust has settled will inevitably lead to Kant's total anger, so that the entire country will never be peaceful.

Given the size of the Dusk Moon Dynasty, they didn't need to take such a risk at all.

"...This is a conspiracy, we must find a way!"

In the main building of the Vidal Chamber of Commerce, there is a central secret room with no windows on all sides, surrounded by the most loyal guards, and no one is allowed to approach. , while Kant sat in a chair, writing stroke by stroke.

He was writing a letter to Tina, and even to his titular old husband.

This matter, whether it is out of politeness or position, he has to formally state his attitude.

Hong San dangling in front of him, Kant sighed, raised his head and said, "Hey, don't turn around."

The Aurora man stopped, with a worried look on his face: "His Royal Highness! This is the elf's plan!"

Kant said lightly: "I know... we have been plotting against them, shouldn't they be allowed to come back? It's people's ability to have this courage and this idea."

He wrote a few more strokes, and then pointed outside with the tip of his pen: "As for the Goethes outside, let them go. You once said that I've done enough for Goethe, it's their turn to do things."

If they are willing to kneel and be dogs, why should I pull them up and be complained by them.

Hong San's expression was stunned for a moment, and he said softly, "Your Highness, if Archduke Teldaril and Princess Tina agree to the conditions proposed by the elves... what would you do?"

What Hong San asked was not whether Kant agreed.

Because Kant would certainly agree.

The master of this country, the citizens of this country, and his "father-in-law" and "wife" all agreed, and it would be funny to have an outsider like Kant to oppose it, clamoring to continue fighting the elves.

Hong-san just wants to know what will happen next after Kang-de has to agree...

Kant stopped writing for a moment, as if he was thinking, his eyes flashed blankly, then he lowered his head and continued, saying in his mouth: "See if Goethe and the elves are sensible."

Although the terms proposed by the elves seem so good to the world, they are actually really good, but they will not let Kant get carried away.

As an ordinary person, he has not enjoyed real power, and has not tasted the taste of being aloof and powerful. The elf's proposal is actually to give him the two countries of Aurora and Goethe, as well as to give him a lofty status and power. Huge military power, but even Tagris didn't expect it, Kant didn't really feel it at all, but it sounded very powerful.

And he would not even think about where Kant came from and what he had.

Kant's ability and heritage so far are enough to allow him to obtain everything he wants in a more developed and familiar earth. Although the power status of the other world is good, it does not seem to be that good.

As for sending troops to support Kant and help him help the motherland...

That's even more of a joke.

- Damn, if you have the ability to send me to the late Ming Dynasty or the Republic of China, I will definitely be very interested. You are a hammer when you send troops, how big are you in your homeland, where is Aurora?

The beautiful future carefully woven by the Dusk Moon Dynasty is not attractive to Kant, so he can look at the problem more calmly. The treatment provided to him has only two purposes, either to pull himself into the same camp, or Just kick yourself to Aurora or kill your thoughts.

And those rich conditions for Goethe actually hide poison.

Compared with Goethe, Muyue occupies an overwhelming advantage in the fields of economy, politics, culture, military, science and technology. From Kant's insight, the comprehensive exchange between the two countries with such disparity in strength must be the comprehensive assimilation of ideology and the strength of soft power. Invasion is bound to be a huge disaster for the weak.

The free that the strong provides to the weak is actually very expensive.

History tells Kant that once a country has established an overall advantage in the economic field, they will inevitably hold high the banner of free trade. When a country's strong manufacturing industry is enough to form a competitive advantage over the world, why not embrace free trade and grab What about other countries' money?

Britain in the industrial age, the United States after World War II, and [beep-], are all like this.

Since the elves are superior to Goethe in all aspects, the so-called comprehensive communication is nothing but a terrible assimilation. After a few years, Goethe can be transformed into the shape of elves inside and out.

As for sharing the route, it is even more obvious. What is given to you is yours. If you don’t want to give it to you, you can take it back at any time. Goethe has suffered heavy losses in the sea trade. The reason is the sanctions and blockade of the elves. So, giving it to you is as easy as getting it back.

— if Kant does not interfere.

If Kant intervenes in it, then even if the communication is fully open, the soft power invasion of the elves is a joke. Maybe the Moonlight Dynasty will become the shape of Kant inside and outside. Everything created is not comparable to the current elves.

Just give him time.

As long as he wants to do it.

Therefore, the question asked by Hong San is actually to the point.

He wondered what Kant was going to do after this, what to do.

So Kant replied, it depends on Goethe and the Genie.

The elf's proposal was malicious, and Kant could see that it was impossible for Archduke Teldaril and Tina, even the smart people in this country, to not see it.

But that's where the misery of mankind lies.

It is impossible for human beings to remain rational forever. In other words, reason and courage are very luxurious, because that is often accompanied by pain, while compromise, ignorance, numbness and withdrawal will bring benefits and happiness.

If agreed, then the next few decades, Goethe will be extremely prosperous and prosperous, people will reap huge benefits and benefits, but after a few decades, the potential danger will explode, but at that time, the people who make the decision They have already enjoyed enough benefits, made arrangements for the family, and even passed away one after another, and the future dangers have nothing to do with them...

- How will they choose?

The difference in the choices made is often the difference between politicians and politicians.

This is what Kant wants to see.

Goethe's fate, after all, must be decided by the Goethe people themselves.

The Archduke of Teldaril, Tina, and the brave men of this country...he didn't want to, nor was he obliged to do it all alone.

The ugly thing that happened that night in Valentine the other day... once was enough.

He looked at Hong San and slowly revealed a gentle smile.

"Don't worry," he laughed. "It would be better if the Goethes were so useless."

For some reason, Hong San seemed to understand this smile a little, so he shuddered, and felt a chill that made him shudder.

He calmed his mind a little, and said abruptly: "But the challenge doesn't just come from here, the last thing I don't want to see is the signing of this treaty, it must be the empire. They have old grudges with His Royal Highness, and they will definitely make a conspiracy to deal with it. I have all along the way. Thinking that the Empire will act even with the mildest and most cautious attitudes."

Speaking of this, Hong San sighed: "For example, shortly after the signing of the treaty, the atrocities of the northern barbarians of Aurora will spread throughout the continent, and the entire Western civilized world is paying attention to the brutal destruction of the ancient Eastern Empire by those barbarians. The great leaders were taught by the gods overnight, full of the brilliance of civilization, all countries will take practical actions to explore the possibility of military support and armed intervention in Aurora - and the commander-in-chief will definitely be you."

"The kidnapping of public opinion you mentioned is like this. In today's mainstream cognition, gratitude and loyalty are the most recognized perfect qualities, and they are what any big person with a good image needs to maintain and possess."

"After the treaty is signed, you will become the most powerful and famous person on this continent, build strength and fame in a foreign land, and then return to your homeland with great strength and support to save the nation, which is expressed in every legend. loyalty, love and loyalty to the homeland.”

"The countries will kindly ask you if you need volunteers and military support, the people will discuss when you will return to the east, the Aurora compatriots in exile in the mainland will find you, cry blood and plead, and they will tell you about the atrocities of the Tartars, and the stories of China. Suffering and countless blood debts, even with death, begging you to return as soon as possible, the people of Aurora will spontaneously pledge allegiance to you and are willing to follow your return, and the imperial court will send important officials to ask you three times..."

"Everyone will try their best to bring you back to Aurora, whether it is the mainland countries, the elves, or the Aurora... This is almost the union of the whole world."

"If you don't agree, if you stay with Goethe..."

When Hong San said this, he stopped.

You don't have to say anything after that, everyone will understand.

He concluded: "In short, everyone will find a way to send you, the rule breaker, to another continent, and it is best to never come back - this is just the most gentle, cautious and timid way."

"There are more intense, more terrifying, more insidious ones."

His tone was heavy and his eyes narrowed.

That's what he's always worried about.

The elf's irresistible and majestic conspiracy is enough to stir up the whole world.

And Kant was just silent for a moment, shook his head and smiled, and said, "Oh."

Simple one word.

But the demeanor, tone and movement, and even the reaction time, are enough to be details that cannot be ignored.

Hearing this and seeing Kant's performance, Hong San's pupils contracted violently.

The long-standing confusion and speculation have been strongly confirmed at this moment, and the resulting huge impact has even exceeded the previous elf's proposal by several times, and even made his legs weak.

Kant looked up at him if he felt something, "what's the matter?"

Hong Sanqiang smiled bitterly to himself: "You are a little... too calm, so calm that I am a little scared."

Kant didn't delve into it, because there was no reason to doubt it at all, he smiled: "Calm... a little bit, I really don't panic. So far, there have been very few things that have made me chaotic."

A-chimpanzee, who has been serving as a bodyguard and never leaves, snorted: "Yes, what's there to be afraid of? If it's a big deal, let's go home, who can do what to us?"

Kant shook her hand, remembering the days of the Saint Seal Island, with a nostalgic smile on his face.

This is indeed a good idea.

Suppression of all supernatural forces around Sacred Islands, elves are known as world hegemony, magic technology is the best in the world, mages are like clouds, strong are like rain, and the invincible fleet is invincible, but even if the whole country is gathered to kill Sacred Islands, it will only be It's a bunch of sampans from the age of sailing.

Even the current British Royal Navy can hang them.

When the time comes, I will go back to Earth to get some coastal defense cannons, rockets, etc., and I will ask the magical animals to teach me. Even if the military forces from all over the world come, that is to play the real version of beach landing.

But... there is no need to go back.

Kant thought of the story of Sacred Seal Island, and also thought of the warning in the Crimson Scroll.

Hong San asked, "So Your Highness... what are you going to do now?"

"It's very simple," Kant replied, "I want to see Tagris and formally ask him if this proposal is the idea of ​​the Elf Queen, and what is the council's opinion on this, and if he answers yes, then I will talk to him. Said, I want to meet the Elf Queen and exchange some things with her face to face."

Hong San had a look of surprise on his face, but the next moment, footsteps were heard outside, and then the guards shouted cautiously. Leona went out to check, and when she came back, her expression was a little weird.

"Tagris is here, with that bottle of Sprite."

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PS1: This is five thousand words... The next step is to adjust the update time, good night.