"I know what you're thinking, and I know why you came here!"
"Your Holy Egypt is nothing more than trying to play power games here, hoping to use this conference to build your own image!"
"That's why you went to Thermopylae before the World Conference started!"
"Now that their goal has been achieved, they're starting to shirk responsibility? What disgusting hypocrisy!"
Upon hearing this, Holy Egypt's motives and sincerity were immediately questioned by more people, and all the leaders present looked at Lin Ke with surprise.
Most alarmingly, this time, even the usually impartial leader of Gran Colombia remained silent and did not step in to mediate.
Thus, the entire venue was shrouded in a chilling hostility, making Saint Egypt's situation more difficult than ever before.
"Listen to me, Holy Pharaoh!"
The leader, dressed in splendid attire, finally issued a threat, now naked, looking at Lin Ke with disdain.
"Today, your withdrawal will cost Holy Egypt dearly!"
"Let me tell you, in the future, when you're begging to come back on your knees, the doors to the World Conference will have already been permanently closed to you!"
"You can forget about ever setting foot here again. Of course, if you beg me, it's not entirely impossible."
"You only need to kneel down at that moment and kiss my toes, and I will let you enter with me as my attendant."
Upon hearing this, Nan Tong's hair began to flutter slightly.
His magic is about to erupt.
Seeing this, Lin Ke simply gave Nan Tong a look, signaling him not to act rashly.
But at that moment, Queen Tomiris clapped her hands and let out a piercing laugh.
Clearly, influenced by the prevailing opinion and the words of that eloquent man, she had come to regard Lin Ke as a coward.
"Wolves on the grasslands do not hide in their dens out of fear of storms; they become even more bloodthirsty during downpours!"
"Just like us Scythians, no matter how powerful the enemy we face, we will not back down an inch."
"Sacred Egypt has chosen to flee now, and in the future, it will surely perish in an even more violent storm!"
"Reality is cruel; only the fittest survive, and the weak are eliminated."
“Holy Pharaoh, you may leave in style today, but tomorrow you will find yourself with nowhere to go.”
Although her words were blunt, they revealed the jungle law of international relations, which resonated with many of the leaders present.
Those leaders of civilizations who have experienced war and turmoil are especially able to understand the truth in her words.
King João III of Portugal calmly shook his head.
"On behalf of Portugal, I would like to make it clear that today's decision by Saint Egypt is a contempt for international consensus."
"Portugal will reassess its relationship with Holy Egypt and all relations related to Holy Egypt."
"This is our warning, and it is also our stance."
"When a civilization chooses to be at odds with the international community, it will lose all support and assistance."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Nan Tong's head. Nan Tong knew very well how much impact these words had on Saint Egypt.
After all, a large amount of maritime trade was related to Portugal.
Apart from Nantong, everyone else was well aware that King João III's words were not an empty threat, but a real diplomatic blow.
If Portugal does take action, it will bring serious economic losses and development difficulties to Holy Egypt.
"Holy Pharaoh."
Philip, the King of Spain, stood up, his voice filled with rage, his face contorted with extreme anger, and veins bulging on his forehead.
Clearly, all of this at the World Conference displeased him greatly.
“Holy Pharaoh, you are not even one of the founding nations of the World Conference, yet you dare to lecture us on how we should behave?”
"What right do you have to point fingers here?"
"Alright! Spain doesn't need Holy Egypt's approval, nor does it need Holy Egypt's participation!"
"Your withdrawal is nothing to us!"
His ferocious expression made many leaders pale in fear, demonstrating Spain's international influence and highlighting the obvious risks of Holy Egypt confronting him.
Finally, one of the leaders behind Pericles stood up.
“There is one more thing I need to tell you, Holy Pharaoh.”
"Don't think that withdrawing will preserve your so-called independence as Holy Egypt."
"No civilization in this world can remain unaffected."
"You can announce your withdrawal today, but tomorrow you'll find your caravan robbed, your envoys detained, and your trading partners leaving one by one."
"This is reality, Holy Pharaoh."
"Your choice will cost Holy Egypt dearly!"
As Nan Tong listened to the words of the leaders of many powerful civilizations, he began to realize that their situation was far more dangerous than he had imagined.
If Holy Egypt loses the platform of the World Conference, how will it interact with other civilizations? How will it safeguard its trade routes and diplomatic relations?
Although the leaders of the smaller civilizations in the meeting did not express their opinions publicly, their expressions said it all.
In this world where might makes right, Holy Egypt's future is uncertain after offending so many powerful nations.
Those leaders who were originally with Lin Ke even began to quietly distance themselves from her, intentionally or unintentionally distancing themselves from Saint Egypt, for fear of being labeled as "rebellious".
"Saint Egypt's decision is a serious provocation against the World Conference!"
Bolivar of Gran Colombia then reiterated this point.
"We do not rule out the possibility of taking collective measures to address this behavior, but every civilization must be responsible for its own choices, and Holy Egypt will bear all the consequences of withdrawing from the World Conference alone!"
This threat is almost a blatant declaration of isolation, meaning that Holy Egypt may be excluded from the mainstream of the international community.
For a newly emerging civilization, this would undoubtedly be a fatal blow.
Criticism, ridicule, and threats mingled together, looming over Lin Ke's head.
The feeling of being isolated from the whole world was so real that Nan Tong found it difficult to breathe.
He looked at Lin Ke, only to find that their Holy Pharaoh remained unmoved, his eyes even showing a hint of pity, which further enraged the critics present.
Just then, the leader, dressed in a magnificent robe, spoke again.
Ultimately, Holy Egypt was nothing more than a civilization incapable of shouldering its responsibilities!
"Holy Pharaoh, your choice today will be judged fairly by posterity!"
Holy Egypt is like a small boat on a vast ocean, which may be swallowed up by the surging waves at any time.
Only Lin Ke remained standing, like a lonely reef in a storm.
But at that moment, Lin Ke slowly raised her right hand.
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