Chapter 410: Principality of Idar, here we come!

The Idar people have begun packing their luggage and preparing to leave.

so……

Today, Salazar naturally did not need to lead the way for the soldiers of the Principality of Idar, nor did he need to go to the forest near the city-state to have a series of friendly exchanges with the mutants.

After greeting the Idar soldiers who had already become familiar to him, Salazar walked out of the house happily, opened his arms, and let the light golden sunlight shine on his body.

The sun in the sky was still the same sun, and the temperature outside was quite chilly, but after getting Captain Hawson's promise, Salazar suddenly felt that he had become a different person.

That was the Principality of Idar! A powerful and mysterious country located on the other side of the ocean! Although Salazar only knew about the Principality of Idar from a few words from the Idar soldiers, even so, it was enough to make him curious about the Principality of Idar, and even yearn for it!

Because according to the description of the Idar soldiers, the Principality of Idar is simply a paradise on earth! The Lighthouse of Alexandria standing in the Merin District, the Namur Fortress standing on the banks of the Solon River, the Hanging Gardens built on the mountain...

These magnificent buildings are all symbols and proof of the great strength of the Principality of Idar! Through the conversation with Salazar, the Idar people learned about the many differences of this continent.

During his communication with the Idar people, Salazar heard about the magical land on the other side of the ocean.

According to the Idar people, although the Duchy of Idar is nominally only a vassal of the Norman Empire, it is actually a completely independent duchy and the only powerful country on that continent with the ability to sail on the oceans.

The Idar people have three-masted warships that can traverse the seas, magical artillery that can destroy the world, and a well-trained and powerful army.

besides,

There was delicious white bread, the Stuart family's original work point system, and a fair and honest administrative agency...

And more importantly...

The Idar people don’t have to worry about the existence of mutants, nor do they have to worry about their own survival, because there... there are no mutants at all!

As a native of the Lost Lands, Salazar's hatred for mutants is almost ingrained in his bones.

His parents, his friends...

Those who were close to him almost all died at the hands of mutants.

Not only Salazar, almost all the indigenous people have lost friends and relatives to the sharp teeth and claws of mutants in their life trajectories.

Perhaps it is for this reason that, after seeing the powerful strength of the Idar people that is enough to easily kill the mutants, the local indigenous people naturally develop a sense of intimacy with the Idar people.

so……

Salazar felt excited at the thought that he might be able to become a member of the envoy group and follow the Idar ships to see the world on the other side of the ocean.

This sentence is a rare opportunity!

Thinking of this, Salazar not only quickened his pace, but also walked towards the center of Padilha city-state.

He would report this exciting news to the elders of the presbytery as soon as possible.

…

Standing alone on the terrace on the second floor of the house, Captain Hausen looked at Salazar's figure from afar as he disappeared at the end of the street.

Captain Hausen finally made the decision to invite the envoys of the city-state of Padilla to visit the Principality of Idar after weighing the pros and cons several times.

This not only demonstrated to the people of the city-state of Padilha that the Principality of Idar was willing to live in peace, but was also the choice made by Captain Hausen for the upcoming expansion plan.

As the commander-in-chief of the Idar Ocean Fleet, Captain Hausen shoulders a task that is far heavier than it appears on the surface.

For example...

Captain Hausen's experiences and observations, as well as the advice he gave to Duke Bruno Stuart of Idar, will greatly affect the Principality of Idar's development of the entire Lost Land.

As early as when Captain Hausen led the three-masted warship of the Idar Navy to set sail, Bruno met with Captain Hausen alone and explained many matters about the Lost Land.

The choice of expansion plan is undoubtedly an important issue.

Different colonial expansion policies will have completely different impacts on the future of the Principality of Idar.

Even within the same country, there are many different ways in which the expansion methods and ruling policies adopted in different locations are complex.

For example, in Bruno's previous life, the form of rule adopted by John Bull over colonies such as India was somewhat similar to the ancient Chinese policy of control, employing local officials and dignitaries and preserving the local residents' culture, customs and social structure.

As for the American continent, John Bull mostly migrated merchants, soldiers, craftsmen, missionaries and other people from various industries to settle in the colonies. However, this method of colonization also has obvious disadvantages.

That is, when the power of the colonies is relatively weak, the sovereign country can still exercise long-arm jurisdiction; but if the power of the colonies gradually increases, it will be difficult for the descendants of the first batch of colonists to develop a national identity with the sovereign country, and independence will become the ultimate choice.

The distance, the needs of the country, the development of the colonies...

All of the above are issues that need to be taken into consideration.

Moreover, Bruno had mentioned the relevant issues to Captain Hausen long before he arrived in this land.

Perhaps it was because Bruno himself lived in a peace-loving country before he traveled through time, and he did not like to kill or plunder indiscriminately.

As Bruno's subordinate, Captain Hausen was naturally deeply influenced by his lord the Duke.

Since mutants are the primary enemies in the minds of humans in this land on the other side of the ocean, Captain Hausen will naturally not stir up internal strife and wield the butcher knife against his own people.

To quietly assimilate the indigenous people living on this land, let them voluntarily join the embrace of the Principality of Idar, and under the leadership of the Idar people, eliminate the threats hidden in the depths of the jungle. This... is Captain Hausen's most real idea now.

"If the rulers of the city-state of Padilla were smart people, they would naturally understand that only by joining the Principality of Idar can they have a bright future..."

The adjutant at the side pondered for a moment and said, "But if they don't want to..."

"Then, apart from the ruler of this city-state, all the indigenous residents living in this city-state will have a bright future..."

Captain Hausen said calmly as he looked at the city-state in front of him.

…

The residence of the Council of Elders is located in the most central part of the city-state, right next to the largest market in the Padilha city-state.

only……

Unlike the market in the Principality of Idar, it is not easy to survive in this continent that is invaded by mutants.

Therefore... the wild grasses and fruits in the forest, captured prey, and simple weapons for self-defense are the most important goods in the trading market.

The teeth of the mutants serve as currency here and become hard currency in the market.

There is no way.

Different external environments create completely different social conditions.

In this land, only those who have the ability to fight against mutants can have the capital to survive.

The more powerful the warrior, the higher the social status and the more wealth he will naturally gain.

As for the Mage...

The situation in the Lost Land is completely different from that on the continent where the Principality of Idar is located.

Here, divine power and magical power are intertwined. Even for a newborn baby with magical talent, it is difficult to use magical power effectively, and the time spent chanting spells increases exponentially.

so……

Compared to mages, powerful warriors are more respected.

If you want to make money, the most convenient way is to hunt mutants!

The teeth of the mutants are the only "currency" accepted by all city-states on this continent.

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The market in front of him was bustling with people, but Salazar had no intention of wandering around the market at this moment. He walked straight through the crowd without stopping at all, and hurriedly pushed open the door of the elders' residence.

After Salazar recounted his conversation with Captain Housen today in front of the three elders, the reactions of the three elders present were almost identical to his own.

"Invite five envoys to go to... the Principality of Idar?"

Listening to Salazar's description, the three old men in front of him couldn't help but be slightly moved.

"The Principality of Idar... is really on the other side of the ocean?"

The one who spoke was the old man sitting in the middle, who was also the most respected elder in the entire elders group.

The full name of the Great Elder is Sherman Goodberg. Although he was not the most powerful warrior in the city-state when he was young, he was the smartest one among all of them.

It was also under his leadership that the indigenous residents of the Padililla city-state began to try to set traps and explore the living habits and population size of mutants, so that they could make more complete preparations in advance when the beast tide arrived in the early spring of each year.

That’s right! Beast Tide! The term beast tide is the nightmare of all the indigenous people living on this land.

On this continent, although the cold winter is difficult to get through, this season is often the most relaxing time for everyone.

because……

The severe cold in winter will not only make humans unwilling to step out of their homes, but those mutants that were originally extremely active will also become much quieter.

But,

When the cold winter passes and the warm winter comes, in this season of revival, the mutants often launch a massive attack on human city-states.

For small and medium-sized city-states like Padilla, every arrival of a beast tide would undoubtedly be a battle that would determine the survival of the people! When facing the impact of the beast tide, everyone, regardless of gender, age or status, would go up to the city wall and fight to the death to resist the beasts from the depths of the jungle!

It is precisely for this reason that when the elders, led by Grand Elder Sherman Goodberg, saw the powerful weapons and equipment possessed by the Idar soldiers, they showed great goodwill towards the Idar people.

Can't the elders see the ambition of the Principality of Idar to expand its territory? Of course they can see it! If the Principality of Idar has no ambition for this land, then why did they hire guides to explore everything on this land, why did they capture mutants for research, and why did they mark and record the locations of various resources?

As the helmsman of the city-state of Padilha, the elders headed by Grand Elder Sherman Goodberg saw far more than Salazar did.

But……

Even though they were clearly aware of the Principality of Idar's ambition to expand its territory, the Council of Elders still had goodwill towards the Idar people!

Because in their hearts, compared to the Principality of Idar far away on the other side of the ocean, the mutants are the archenemy that Padilha faces!

not to mention……

In recent years, the scale of the beast tide suffered by the city-state of Padililla has become larger and larger, and the threats it faces have become stronger and stronger.

Not to mention being wary of the Idar people who have just arrived on this land, even whether the Padiliya city-state can resist the beast tide in the spring of next year is still an unknown!

The mutants are getting stronger every year, but humans are always standing still!

"If what Captain Hausen said is true, then the Principality of Idar, located on the other side of the ocean, should be a much more powerful country than the city-state of Padilla. It may even be on par with the legendary Seven Golden Cities!"

Looking at the Great Elder's changing expression, Salazar hesitated for a long time before he mustered up the courage and spoke boldly.

Seven Golden Cities!

You know, on this continent, the legendary seven golden cities that can keep mutants out can be regarded as a common comfort in the hearts of all human beings.

so……

When everyone present heard that Salazar compared the Principality of Idar, which was far away on the other side of the ocean, with the legendary Seven Golden Cities, their expressions were moved.

"I'll go there myself!"

Amid the astonishment of the crowd, the great elder Sherman Goodberg suddenly spoke.

"After all, the so-called Principality of Idar is thousands of miles away. If we just go there..."

Before he finished speaking, another elder was interrupted by Sherman Goldberg:

"If we don't get help from other forces, how many more beast tides do you think we can survive?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room fell into silence.

In the process of resisting the last wave of beast tide, the city-state of Padilha suffered the heaviest blow in decades, and nearly 40% of the powerful warriors in the city-state were killed!

If the beast tide remains strong in the early spring of next year, the city-state of Padiliya, which has stood on the west coast of the continent for many years, will probably become history.

and……

The Great Elder felt warmed in his heart when he thought of the armor given by the Idar soldiers.

He had seen those sets of armor with his own eyes. Such fine forging technology was totally beyond the reach of the Padilla city-state! Now that the Idar people had invited him to the Idar Principality, it proved that the mysterious country on the other side of the ocean had no obvious ill will towards the residents living on this land.

So... he had to fight for it! He had to fight for the support of the Idar people! No matter what the cost, he had to make sure that the people living in the city-state of Padilla could survive the beast tide after the beginning of next spring! 　The monthly ticket draw will be held this afternoon... Please call me the non-chief!

(End of this chapter)