Chapter 1380 - 644: Dolphin Bay Declaration: 23 Member Countries and 72 Virgins_4

Upon hearing his words, the others indeed had no objections.

After another round of mutual flattery, it was initially decided that Byron, in the capacity of Vice Emperor Osiris of the Desert Empire, would be unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Alliance Council.

Subsequently, representatives from thirteen countries including the Desert Empire smoothly signed the "Dolphin Bay Declaration."

In the Corridor of Truth, the Human State City-State Alliance was formally established, referred to as the "Lighthouse Federation."

For now, no unified system is forcibly required, and the member states may continue implementing their original systems whether as empires, kingdoms, or any other form.

However, all must cede a portion of their power to the United Government.

‌Including: "International relations and foreign affairs; military and defense; diplomatic policy; currency and finance; international trade; copyright and patent; postal service, etc."

‌Each member state’s government can retain:

"Police, firefighting, education, public health, and other internal affairs; formulating local laws and local governance; public service; social welfare, etc."

Of course, the most crucial part is taxation, personal income tax, corporate income tax, capital gains tax, etc. are to be taken by the federal government, other types of taxes remain with each member state.

The vision of the alliance is to reclaim the north of the Corridor of Truth, consisting of fifty countries and regions, allowing humans to once again become masters of this continent.

Coincidentally, this time the three major sects under the Desert God System: Rotten Swamp Tomb, Blind Eye Church, and Molten Furnace Church have been shattered, the Blood Beast Nest removed, causing severe losses to the Six Great Sects.

The secular forces and countries they control naturally have weak defense.

It’s the perfect time for the United Government to launch a surprise attack and reclaim some lost territory.

Thus, Byron at peak combat power need not personally come forth to help.

He merely needs to issue an... ultra-large military procurement list to [War Queen] Violet in the capacity of the Federal Speaker.

This time, they will prioritize providing various advanced weapons used by the North Sea Empire to the Federation, and unprecedentedly, at only three times the profit.

...

In the hidden region encircled by the Elburz Mountains in the heartland of the Silver Continent.

Not knowing who among towering peaks that reach beyond the clouds and sheer cliffs impassable by birds established a secret kingdom with strict defensive systems, yet isolated from the world.

Hundreds of castles and fortresses densely packed among the mountains.

The terrain here is steep, most elevations are above 3,000 meters, requiring suspended ladders to ascend or descend, making it a case of one man alone holding off ten thousand.

Even elite troops from outside equipped with heavy artillery can’t deal with these fortresses.

And deep within this Mountain Peak Country exists a valley secret realm with unique rules.

This place is lush with blossoming flowers and incredible beauty, where all fruits and delicacies in the world can be found, along with magnificent palaces the world has never seen, adorned with gold and silver, encrusted with five-colored gemstones.

River networks criss-cross the land, flowing with fine wine, milk, honey, and sweet springs.

There are 72 stunningly beautiful girls with diverse styles within, who are gentle and caring, singing and dancing gracefully, mesmerizing anyone who sees them.

There are also a group of strong lads, young men, enjoying themselves here, free from any rules, doing as they please in this splendid secret realm.

All the beautiful girls serve these young men with extreme tenderness, allowing each one to indulge in mortal bliss.

It seems almost no less than the treatment Byron received with the Radiant Queen.

Crucially, the secret realm’s rules refresh these girls daily, ensuring not only their appearances and temperaments are uniquely different, but also every day they are... beautiful virgins!

Driving the young men living here mad with delight.

Atop the highest structure in the secret realm, a figure clad in a black robe, wearing a skull mask, revealing no skin or visible features silently observes it all.

Glancing at the pocket watch in hand, murmuring:

"A month has passed, time to send this batch of death soldiers, stunned anew, out to kill again.

Hmm?"

As if suddenly sensing something, he looked up sharply, spotting a small dot approaching from the distant horizon.

"Caw—!"

Frowning secretly:

"It’s the highest-level messenger eagle? Generous reward, irresistible, who am I to take out personally?"