Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls

Chapter 638: Chapter 323: [Consumption], Are You Sure This Isn’t a Bug?

After hearing the words of his subjects, the Sovereign glanced at Zhao Chenlin beside him without showing any emotion, then shook his head solemnly:

“Everyone, I know you all have anger in your hearts, but war is no child’s play. Once war is waged, lives will be lost, and the country will be in turmoil.”

“Seeing the populace suffer from the ravages of war, my heart feels as if being carved by a knife.”

The Sovereign spoke softly, with a benevolent demeanor and a sincere tone.

His tone was extremely persuasive, deeply moving the hearts of the surrounding Lanyun citizens.

The crowd exchanged glances, and then someone among them spoke sorrowfully: “Sovereign, my son died within the ranks of the Duorong Federation’s army.”

“You feel for the citizens, and we understand this sentiment, but merely yielding means your subjects will continue to suffer, Sovereign!”

“Please, Sovereign, make a decision for us!”

Someone spoke, and emotions spread rapidly, with the crowd voicing their grievances loudly.

Some suggested teaching the Duorong Federation a lesson.

Others demanded compensation from the Duorong Federation.

The more radical ones directly urged the Sovereign to initiate war.

These Lanyun residents had all suffered from the chaos caused by the Mages, helplessly watching their homes, small stores, and loved ones destroyed by the Mages, venting their hatred towards the Duorong Federation.

Because these Mages were orchestrated by the Duorong Federation to act this way.

“The Duorong Federation’s ambitions grow increasingly unscrupulous, we cannot endure anymore!”

The crowd shouted, stirred by the voices among them, quickly becoming excited.

“This…”

The Sovereign displayed a troubled expression, as the glory of the era, the anger of his subjects, and the will of the people turned into chains that would guide him in making a choice.

At that moment, dozens of tiny invisible strings extended from everyone, binding towards the Sovereign.

The Sovereign sighed softly, then spoke aloud:

“I have naturally heard your demands, but war is no child’s play. Unless it becomes absolutely necessary, I do not wish to see my citizens suffering from the pains of war.”

“Currently, the most crucial task is post-disaster reconstruction. Rest assured, the losses caused by this disaster will be compensated by the Congress, and the Congress Guard will be dispatched again to guard the area and help everyone restore the ruins.”

Upon hearing the Sovereign’s words, the citizens immediately rejoiced, expressing gratitude and looking towards the Sovereign with respect and admiration.

The Sovereign nodded slightly, then stood in place, delegated some tasks, and swiftly departed.

Seeing this, Zhao Chenlin’s expression shifted, and he quickly sped towards the direction of the Congress.

Sure enough, on the way, Zhao Chenlin saw the Sovereign standing alone, isolated in a space, with his gaze fixed on him.

“Sovereign!”

Zhao Chenlin nodded slightly and saluted the Sovereign in the Law Enforcer style.

His eyes were filled with seriousness, and his gaze fell upon the Lanyun Sovereign before him.

“Mr. Zhao!” The Sovereign smiled, looking peacefully at Zhao Chenlin, speaking softly: “I appreciate Mr. Zhao for arriving promptly to prevent further destruction by the Mages. I am deeply grateful.”

Despite hearing the Sovereign’s praise, Zhao Chenlin did not show the slightest sign of happiness. He stepped forward two steps, looking seriously at the Sovereign.

“Sovereign, must the Lanyun Sea Country really go to war with the Duorong Federation?”

“This is a turbulent time, with the Peacekeeping Council eyeing us from the sidelines, allowing no room for instability. The Sovereign must think carefully!”

Zhao Chenlin spoke earnestly, his eyes full of sincerity.

“Go to war?”

The Sovereign of Lanyun was taken aback, then shook his head: “Mr. Zhao, what are you talking about? I naturally do not wish for war.”

“I know better than anyone the devastation and harm war inflicts on a nation.”

“Mr. Zhao, you must have seen, I am actually trying very hard to prevent the onset of war.”

The Lanyun Sovereign’s eyes showed a flash of sympathy as he sighed lightly, appearing helpless against his subjects’ emotions.

Zhao Chenlin looked at the Lanyun Sovereign carefully, with no reduction in the seriousness hidden in his gaze.

After a moment, Zhao Chenlin took a deep breath and decided to be more straightforward: “Sovereign, recent events in the Lanyun Sea Country seem peculiar to me.”

“Public opinion seems to be manipulated by an invisible hand; many occurrences are overwhelmingly convenient.”

Upon hearing Zhao Chenlin’s words, the Sovereign frowned slightly: “Mr. Zhao, what do you mean?”

Zhao Chenlin looked deeply at the Sovereign: “Sovereign, although a pinnacle among nations is bound by public opinion and cannot act freely, but…”

“From another perspective, if the Sovereign aims to achieve a certain goal, he is bound to manipulate public opinion!”

Zhao Chenlin sighed: “Sovereign, I have said this much, you should understand what I mean.”

Upon hearing Zhao Chenlin’s words, the depths of the Lanyun Sovereign’s gaze showed an infinitely deep coldness. His heart surged with killing intent, but he quickly suppressed it.

His face returned to a warm and calm smile, as he said with a smile: “Mr. Zhao, you are overthinking. I have been working hard recently to prevent war.”

“But you are aware of the situation in my Lanyun Sea Country.”

“The Congress is merely one of the three political entities in the Lanyun Sea Country, besides the two major political entities of the south and north.”