Chapter 2716 - 1171: Poisonous Plot—Welcoming the King Back to the Capital

Chapter 2716: Chapter 1171: Poisonous Plot—Welcoming the King Back to the Capital

"Her rapid development is not primarily due to Zalanda, but because of the Conqueror behind her.

Originally, our methods of economic blockade and driving away immigrants had taken effect. We just needed to continue for another year and a half, and her so-called benevolence and justice would completely crush her. Those immigrants, unable to meet their basic needs, would become a poisonous blade thrust into her heart.

But unexpectedly, a Conqueror emerged, organizing a mass immigration that not only took away the immigrants exceeding Darama City’s capacity but also opened a brand new trade route.

Moreover, they established Colossus City and Blood Gorge City on the Giant Plains, forming a Distant Response with Darama, economically complementing each other, rendering all our blockades mere empty words.

This diplomatic mission is still supported by him behind the scenes for Zalanda. It’s unknown what promises he made, but even the old fox in Veldas Forest has started to take sides. Her forces have completely united, and dealing with her is not something that can be accomplished by a single entity."

"It’s not just us being affected now. I estimate his diplomatic mission is not yet over. After leaving the Samir Hills, the next stop will be Ruitawen.

If the Amm Kingdom’s Six Circles Council does not take action soon, it won’t be long before Ruitawen also falls into Zalanda’s embrace, and by then, their territories will be completely linked together."

"Duke Zeber, your words are too much. Lord Zalanda, no matter what, is also a Lord of our Thacel Kingdom. She has the ability to seize Ruitawen City, which is a move that expands our borders and is beneficial to our kingdom as a whole."

"If Ruitawen City falls into someone else’s hands, I would applaud, but it can’t fall into Zalanda’s hands. It would be far better for it to be controlled by the Six Circles Council.

Duke Francis, haven’t you always intended to head north and bring Ruitawen under your rule?

I believe your Saladas Family has been operating there for many years. How about making a move? I believe everyone present will do their utmost to support you."

"Duke Zeber, if I recall correctly, five years ago, you united everyone to block our plan to annex Ruitawen, and now you turn around to support us.

Hmph, don’t treat others as fools. Clearly, you want to use our Saladas Family as a pawn to test the enemies’ strength.

If you want to advance, send your Fierce Tiger Army first. As soon as they move, my three Heavy Cavalry Legions will press forward at once to seize control of Ruitawen!"

"Hmph, don’t be ungrateful. Once they unite, your Saladas Family will be the most passive, completely isolated in the east, and could have your throat cut off at any time, likely becoming the next primary target."

"That may not be the case. I heard Duke Francis is very foresighted. Early on, when they opened the Conqueror Path, he had already signed an alliance with the Conqueror and Lord Zalanda, reaching a consensus on future development.

Lord Zalanda heads north, while Lord Saladas heads east. It’s said that the reputation of their family’s Heavy Cavalry has already crossed the Thorn River, quickly advancing towards the Qiongdas Kingdom.

Before long, we should refer to him not as Duke Francis, but as King Francis, King of the North Shore of Steam Lake.

Darama City’s rapid growth is not unrelated to their indulgence."

"Don’t shift all the responsibility onto me, as if you have taken some substantial action. Don’t think I don’t know you focused all your energy on the New Continent Maztecs over the past year.

When you were having your fill, you didn’t think to share, so why not allow me to find a little soup myself?"

"The opponent’s large-scale merger action at this time surely targets the moment when both us and the Amm Kingdom focus our attention on the Maztica Continent, having neither the financial nor material resources to launch a large-scale joint military operation against her?"

"It’s not just possible; it’s exactly the case."

The Thacel Kingdom Council, composed of four Dukes, demonstrated with their actions what it means to have four individuals with eight different opinions.

Everyone was busy shirking responsibility and scheming against each other. ℯ

Each wanted the other to charge ahead, hoping to seize benefits from behind.

The problem is, the four present are seasoned old foxes, unwilling to bear even a small loss, so how could they possibly commit such foolish acts?

As a result, after half a day of discussion, they still failed to come up with any effective measures to curb Darama City’s rampant expansion.

It’s not solely due to their selfishness, but also because the opponent’s choice of attack timing is so precise that they simply cannot spare the manpower and resources for a full-scale war.

In the year 1361, the most sensational event on the Felen Continent was when Captain Caudel of the Amm Kingdom’s Golden Legion discovered the New World Maztica Continent, captured Ulatos City, and established Heim Port.

In order to gain more support, Captain Caudel brought back three entire sea ships filled with gold, silver, and jewelry.

Not only did the Amm Kingdom go mad, but the entire Felen West Coast was in an uproar.

Especially the Thacel Kingdom and Karinshan, the two maritime trade powers, clearly understood the value of a new continent—especially one where the local natives were so weak.