Chapter 383: Unified Thoughts (Additional 10)
In the afternoon of August 6, 314 of the New Divine Calendar,
Inside the Mage Tower, sixth floor.
Lilia waved her magic wand, and saw magic patterns on the wall light up layer by layer, spreading along the ground, and finally pouring into the magic mirror in the center of the magic circle.
The magic mirror emits a faint light, sometimes bright, sometimes flickering, as if it is adjusting its frequency.
In the void, a demonic eye suddenly opened its widest, and there seemed to be a flame burning in the vertical pupil. The vibrating magic power was emitted to an unknown distance and entangled with the magic power emitted by other demonic eyes.
Then, inside the wizard's tower, the light emitted by the magic mirror gradually stabilized.
In the mirror, the upper and lower parts show the figures of Grand Duchess Afra and Marquis Freud respectively.
This is considered the most advanced use of the magic mirror. It can almost achieve face-to-face instant communication, but the consumption of magic power is extremely exaggerated.
Unless there is a Mage Tower to support it, even a fourth-level Scourge Mage cannot last more than ten minutes.
The time for this meeting was set at Luo Yi's strong request.
After the magic mirror stabilized, Old Floyd's voice was heard: "Roy, Roy, did you receive intelligence a long time ago and know that the Habsburg Empire was going to make a big move?"
"Have you received the news? The Imperial Legion has launched a massacre in the Bosnia Province. Almost all the nobles there have been killed. Is the Empire really that cruel?!"
"Without the support of the nobles, the 'Serb Resurgence Front' is useless!
I just don't know what the great Hohenzollern III was thinking. In just a few days, he declared all-out war on the Slavic Empire, the Bonaparte Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia?"
"I admit that the Habsburg Empire is very strong, but isn't one against three too much?"
Grand Duchess Aphra's voice rang out faintly: "You are wrong, it's not one against three.
Perhaps other nations won't take direct action, but they are all members of the old aristocratic alliance. Even if they are just providing supplies and troops, which side do you think they will stand on?"
As she spoke, her voice was filled with confusion and heaviness. "The Empire is single-handedly challenging the order of the entire Old Continent."
He turned his gaze to Roy and asked, "Is the Habsburg Empire really that powerful?"
Luo Yi couldn't help but pursed his lips and said, "I don't know!"
"You don't know, or you don't want to say?"
"I still can't understand why you risked everything and entered a state of combat readiness."
Old Floyd's expression suddenly turned serious: "Roy, we are all in the same boat now. If the boat sinks, no one will be better off!"
"I know. So, wasn't this remote meeting something I strongly requested?!"
After a pause, Roy continued, "You are all aware of my network of connections in the Empire. Baron Miller is mainly responsible for railway construction and does not have such a deep connection with the Imperial Military.
Besides, he's not always in the capital, so even if he gives me news, it wouldn't be first-hand."
"I may know more than you, but I don't have access to the real core secrets.
Do you think the Habsburg Empire could just let people get to know the information that reached the cabinet?"
Grand Duchess Aphra took over the conversation again: "Then why did you request a meeting this time?"
"Of course, it's to prevent our ship from sinking, and more importantly, to unify our thoughts!"
Luo Yi said this, and immediately said: "I am preparing for war and stockpiling supplies here, you already know.
You guys, aren't you ready to move?"
"Move? Why? What does the war started by those empires have to do with us?"
Luo Yi chuckled: "The Caroline Kingdom probably thinks the same way. But now, hasn't the war spread to their territory?"
If the Norman Duchy and the Habsburg Empire were connected by land, they were separated from the Bonaparte Empire by the Silver Sea, which was called a semi-border.
Then the Carolingian Kingdom is definitely "fully bordering".
It is located on the west coast of the Old World, with the famous Bonaparte Empire to the east and the Habsburg Empire to the west.
It is connected to the Norman Duchy in the north and the Kingdom of Sardinia across a strait in the northwest.
It can be said that this place is not only a buffer zone in the imperial game, but also a place that both sides must fight for. It is extremely important for both the new and old noble forces.
However, for the king and nobles of the Carolingian Kingdom, that was a matter of life and death.
Sandwiched between two empires, they were unable to do anything right. If they made the slightest move, they would be squeezed by both sides. It was really miserable.
Take the battle between the Habsburg Empire and the Bonaparte Empire decades ago, for example. The first clash between magical weapons and the Knights took place on this land.
Regardless of who wins or loses, the one who will be hurt and unlucky in the end is the Carolingian Kingdom.
And this time, the Habsburg Empire brazenly sent troops, and the primary target of attack was the Carolingian Kingdom.
Only after conquering the Carolingian Kingdom could they dare to bring the war to the Bonaparte Empire.
This is the sadness of being caught between two empires, you have no control over anything.
After these words were spoken, old Marquis Floyd fell silent. Thinking about the unfortunate Carolingian Kingdom, it was hard to say whether the Norman Duchy would be involved if the scale of the war expanded.
At this time, Grand Duchess Aphra asked again: "So you mean that we have mobilized the army and prepared supplies,
Then, join the Habsburg Empire?"
Luo Yi looked at Grand Duchess Aphra and couldn't help but roll his eyes. He asked, "Are you testing me? Or are you testing me?"
"You can take it as a temptation, as well as a test!"
“Of course I’m on the side of the winner.
We mobilized the army and prepared for war to prevent those who want to drag us into the quagmire of war, not to actually start a war.
As for the outcome of the fight, we will stand with whoever wins."
Old Floyd was stunned and couldn't help asking, "Aren't you planning to join the Habsburg Empire?"
Roy asked in return: "Why should I be on the same side with the Habsburg Empire?"
"But your magical machinery, or do they help?"
"Yes! But I paid them five hundred thousand gold tyres for my help. This is a business deal.
Moreover, I also sold all the good things I produced to the Empire. It was a fair transaction between the two parties, and the payment was in full."
"If you must ask me which side I'm on?"
"Of course we're on the side of the Norman Duchy, the Flower Territory, and the Raymond Family!"
Old Floyd took a deep breath and said, "Do you really think so?"
"What else?!"
"I suddenly feel like I've been living a life of shame for so many years. As a noble, I'm actually not as good as you."
"Just learn from it later."
Grand Duchess Aphra spoke again, a hint of laughter in her words: "What do you think we should do?"
Luo Yi immediately expressed his long-prepared opinion: "Preparing for war and stockpiling supplies are necessary. Don't be stingy with money. You can buy them from other countries."
"Then, mobilize the army and maintain a critical state. It would be best if it doesn't affect us, but if a fight does break out, we need to respond as quickly as possible."
"Furthermore, I will grant you permission to purchase magical weapons. If you have sufficient talent, you can buy more."
“As for the other three marquis families, the Grand Duke must explain to them clearly that we are not planning to go to war with them and ask them not to overreact.
I think it’s hard to say about the Carlisle family, but the Castro and McKinley families should remain calm.”
"Our goal is to do business, but don't let war come to us!"
Old Marquis Floyd spoke again: "Have you ever thought about expanding your territory?"
"At this stage, I'm not very interested. As for you, if you want to do something, it's best to wait until the situation becomes clearer.
If you choose the wrong side, you will definitely be held accountable later!"
"What about the cooperation we reached earlier? Are you still willing to carry it out?"
"I'm sure it's fine, what about you guys?"
"I think the previous cooperation was too conservative and can go a step further."
"Of course you're welcome!"
At this point, Grand Duchess Aphra looked solemn. She said, "I've said everything I need to say. Everyone, now it's time to vote."
"I agree!"
"I agree too!"
"Since you all said so, I will definitely follow."
"Since it's passed unanimously, let's get started!"
When the magic power stopped supplying, the magic mirror flickered and the figure disappeared again.
This long-distance call was officially over, and Luo Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
In order to persuade him this time, he actually made a lot of preparations and his ideas were very clear.
At this moment, Lilia, who had stopped casting spells, walked closer to him, a look of worry on her face as she asked, "Luo Yi, is this really so dangerous?"
Luo Yi reached out and smoothed Lilia's frown, saying softly, "At this stage, it shouldn't affect us.
However, we should be prepared for any crisis. Only when we are fully prepared can we deal with all crises."
"Besides, I always feel that the scale of this war will be larger and more brutal than we imagined!"
"However, this is my headache, so you can just rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. I will keep all the wind and rain out."
Lilia was very unhappy: "Luo Yi, don't treat me as a dodder that depends on men for existence.
I am a very good mechanomage, and I can help you, just as I did before."
"That's for sure! However, we have to solve some practical problems first."
Luo Yi said this, and then said: "I'm leaving first. The people in the meeting hall must be waiting anxiously."
First update is here!
(End of this chapter)
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