Chapter 345 "Basel Scalpel" (two in one! Please subscribe!)

When facing the killers who were rushing towards him with swords in hand and howling, Agent Idar's expression did not fluctuate at all.

For the well-trained Idar agents, no matter whether they are facing distant targets, a ragtag army holding black bread, or the so-called elite troops under the southern nobles, there is actually no difference in their combat methods.

"Tsk tsk... This charge is full of flaws and lacks momentum at all!"

Without even looking, you can tell from the voice that the guy who said this must be a veteran of the Idar Bandit Corps, one of the first people to follow Krel in robbery. (See Chapter 98 for details) "Stop arguing! Be serious!"

Idar's deputy CIA director, Baumil Braun, couldn't help but glare at the man who spoke.

Although the road was muddy and a bit slippery, the speed of these killers emerging from the mountains and forests did not slow down at all. They even entered the range where they could feel the strongest firepower accurately within the expected time.

Raise the gun, release the safety, and pull the trigger.

After a series of smooth moves, most of the aggressive killers were killed or injured.

"Haven't these people heard of us? Haven't they heard of the strength of the Principality of Idar?" some agents asked in confusion.

"They don't have access to information, and... their noble masters may not want them to know this, otherwise... who would dare to come?" Baumil Brown asked back.

…

When the Idar people implement a plan, they never only consider the immediate benefits.

Bruno has been instilling something he calls "the big picture" into the decision-making officials of the Principality of Idar.

Perhaps Bruno is still a little unfamiliar with the implementation of specific policies and the control of various complex interpersonal relationships.

but,

As a time traveler, Bruno has a big vision!

The word "pattern" sounds a bit illusory, but with a vision that transcends time and Bruno's experiences in his previous life, he can control the direction of the future of the Principality of Idar and predict many things that may happen.

Old Ford, Clare and others will formulate the next practical plan for the future of the Principality of Idar based on the judgment and direction proposed by Bruno.

For example...

Wasn't the magic industrialization that now runs through the entire development trajectory of the Principality of Idar developed under Bruno's influence?

While tailoring the plan for the Principality of Idar, Bruno also had plans and strategies for the Kingdom of Basel already formed in his mind, and he had communicated and exchanged ideas with old Ford, Clare and others many times.

In Bruno's original plan, the role played by the Kingdom of Basel was very simple, in the final analysis, it was just an "ATM machine"! The Basel nobles, who were stupid and rich, could provide a large source of funds for the Principality of Idar, so that Bruno could demolish and rebuild the Principality of Idar and settle the refugees.

The Idar Chamber of Commerce was able to open up the market in the Kingdom of Basel through wine from Moore Wines, but more importantly, it found a stable partner and sales channel.

This will provide the Principality of Idar with a ready-made cooperation channel when it dumps its goods in the future.

Everything was so simple, but...

With the development of magical industrialization and social progress, Bruno gradually realized that the development of the Principality of Idar not only required iron ore from the Odin Empire, but also tropical cash crops from the Kingdom of Basel.

Although the demand for rubber, palm oil and sugarcane in the Principality of Idar is not too strong nowadays, Bruno understands from his experience in the previous life that if he does not plan for some things early, he will be strangled by others sooner or later.

It was for this reason that the Idar Chamber of Commerce began to purchase land in the south of Basel, open plantations, and even investigate suitable locations for building seaport terminals for transporting goods and raw materials.

However, while wine brought huge profits and reliable business allies to the people of Idar, it also greatly impacted the original profits of the Basel Southern Aristocratic Group.

The anger of these southern nobles has led to the current situation.

actually……

The Idar Chamber of Commerce originally wanted to have a good talk with the nobles in the south of Basel, even if it meant giving up some of their interests.

Because the Idar people are indeed outsiders, they are unfamiliar with this land and all they want to do is make money in a stable manner and do not want to do anything messy.

If we think from a normal perspective, this matter can indeed be resolved through negotiation.

But no one knew whether it was because the Kingdom of Basel had experienced too long of peace and comfort, or because of the prevalence of inbreeding among the southern nobles, which made it impossible for the nobles' little heads to accommodate too many normal people's thoughts.

Not only did these noble lords living in the south of the Kingdom of Basel have no desire to negotiate, they even rejected the olive branch extended by the Principality of Idar under the influence of their stupid little heads and the damn noble respectability.

Not only that, they even went further and began to blatantly harass and invade the plantations controlled by the Idar people.

The minions of the southern nobles not only burned down the plantations, but also burned down many houses of local people hired by the Idar people, which greatly affected the Idar people's plans!

So, after explaining what happened in the Kingdom of Basel to Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, Bruno gathered people for numerous discussions.

As a result of a series of discussions, Baumil Braun, deputy director of the Idar CIA stationed in Fortress Mann, was sent to the Kingdom of Basel.

And Baumil Braun's mission here was to quietly become Harley Santa Cruz's escort together with his Idar agents.

Halley's inability to do anything about the situation south of Basel was not actually due to its own capabilities.

It was because the southern nobles were indeed powerful, and they could not compete with these local tyrants with ordinary business means.

so……

After Bruno and Old Ford and others had a discussion, they finally came up with a plan that shocked everyone! No matter who or what force, no one can stop the development of the Principality of Idar, and no one can hold the Idar people back in terms of raw materials!

Since the southern nobles won't cooperate, then... we can just replace them with a group of nobles who will cooperate! And this plan is called "Basel Scalpel" by the Idar people! The purpose of the surgery is to treat and diagnose diseases.

The patient's health is treated through treatment methods such as excision and suturing, which is commonly known as "surgery".

Now, in order to save the Basel lower class people who are in dire straits, and to let the universal values ​​of the Principality of Idar gradually penetrate into the hearts of the Basel people,

By the way, the supply of raw materials for the Idar people was no longer controlled by others. The Idar ruling class headed by Bruno had to make a painful decision and decided to convince the southern nobles of Basel with "reason" so that they could achieve a higher ideal in life.

Is the establishment of rubber plantations, palm plantations, and the cultivation of other tropical cash crops for the Principality of Idar itself? Of course not!

It is for the poor and destitute people of Basel!

The opening of the plantation will require manpower, and this will undoubtedly provide new jobs and sources of livelihood for the lower-class people in Basel who are originally living in poverty and oppression.

When people have money in their hands, their daily expenses can proceed normally, and money can flow, so that they can gradually get rid of the embarrassing situation of barter.

And the raw materials produced by the people happen to be needed only by the Principality of Idar, so... well, it's just a coincidence.

In short, after Bruno and many officials of the Principality of Idar had extremely detailed discussions, a plan called the "Basel Scalpel" came into being.

In this plan, Harley Santa Cruz, who defected to the Idar Chamber of Commerce, tragically became a bait thrown by the Idar people without knowing it.

…

Idar agents were busy cleaning up the battlefield.

Baumil Braun looked around and finally saw the Harley Santa Cruz leaning stupidly against the wheel.

“Ahem!”

Baumil coughed a few times and waved his right hand back and forth in front of Harley's eyes.

After a while,

The frightened Harley came back to his senses and said:

"Am I... am I dead?"

Seeing this,

Baumil nodded very seriously.

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The crossbow arrows did not hurt Harley at all, but the fighting style of these Idar agents in front of him really scared Harley.

"You...are you soldiers from the Principality of Idar?"

Harley Santa Cruz suddenly realized.

If he was just an ordinary fighter, how could he have such strong fighting power!

"Baumil Braun, Deputy Director of the Idar CIA."

Baumil extended his right hand and introduced himself.

Although he was not used to this way of greeting, Harley still politely extended his right hand and shook it carefully.

actually,

Harley Santa Cruz didn't know what the Idar CIA was, but anyway... it sounded pretty cool!

No wonder Julian Heaton was so sure about protecting his personal safety. He had such a bunch of powerful Idar people around him. If the southern nobles wanted to kill him, they should really think carefully.

"That... that, is the magic gun..."

While speaking, Harley's eyes involuntarily drifted towards the "Persuader I" submachine gun tightly held in the hands of the Idar soldier.

Harley Santa Cruz saw the entire conflict that just happened.

The Idar people who were guarding him never had any close combat with those sudden killers. After a burst of intensive biubiubiu, those killers with violent faces all fell to the ground.

It was this scene before his eyes that finally made him realize what a terrible weapon the Idar people possessed.

Unless he is a Basel regular soldier wearing heavy armor and holding a shield, a killer like this who has no defensive equipment and travels lightly will probably only be killed.

"Yes."

Baumil nodded with pride.

Indeed,

As the first batch of magical submachine guns of the Principality of Idar, the "Persuader" series of guns still have many shortcomings.

For example, the laser magic rays have difficulty penetrating hard shields or soldiers' armor, or the accuracy needs to be improved, but this cannot conceal the advantages of the magic rifle that transcend this era.

Everyone understood that as long as the soldiers were fully armed, the deterrent effect of the magic rifles possessed by the Idar people would be greatly reduced.

but……

Apart from the elite armies of various countries, it is not easy to be fully armed. In this era when black bread can be used as a weapon, the level of iron smelting is still very backward. Except for the Principality of Idar, no other country can equip every soldier with armor in batches.

"Can... can I touch it?" Harley's eyes were full of anticipation.

"As long as they are outside the mainland of the Principality of Idar, Idar soldiers always carry their guns and are ready for battle 24 hours a day." Baumil shook his head with a firm tone.

Although his request was rejected by the deputy director of some bureau in front of him, Harley Santa Cruz finally felt a little safe in his heart.

At least……

You don't have to worry about being killed by someone if you're not careful...

"That... Lord Baumil..."

Harley asked tentatively:

"...I have been thinking hard about the plantations in the south since I set out, but the nobles in the south of Basel are so powerful and deeply rooted that I really don't know what to do. May I ask...do you have any solution to this problem?"

"Me? These economic matters are not within my jurisdiction. Apart from completing the task that the Duke has assigned to me, I can't help with anything else. Besides..."

"Mr. Duke?"

Halley couldn't help but interrupt Baumil's words, feeling a little confused.

Isn't this Julian Heaton's plan? How did it directly connect to the most powerful noble lord in the Principality of Idar? Seeing this, Baumil Braun continued:

"...Also, you don't need to think too much about how to manage the plantation. Since you have been assassinated, it's almost time for you to go back. We will be responsible for the rest."

"ha?"

"You, Harley Santa Cruz, were awarded the title of baron a month ago and are a vassal of Lord Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar. However, you were assassinated in the Kingdom of Basel and were seriously injured!"

Baumil Braun said this very seriously.

No more today, going out tonight.

(End of this chapter)