Chapter 1327 The Goblins' Revolt
——For Aiwass today, flying is no longer a difficult thing.
As the King of the Winged Ones, his wings were no longer just for show. And as the Celestial Master of Earth, the four elements were no longer an obstacle to him.
He spread his huge white wings and rushed towards the southwest against the strong wind.
Aiwass broke the sound barrier with ease - because the atmosphere was not an obstacle for him, but rather a help.
It was as if the griffins could tear the strings of the atmosphere and thunder, flying through the storm as easily as flapping their wings and causing thousands of thunders.
The fragments of Geometry Tiansi allowed Aiwas to obtain the highest level of affinity with the four elements.
This is understandable... After all, the concept of elements was originally created by the Geometry Celestial Master and completed by the Ring Celestial Master.
Before the birth of Geometry, there was indeed no concept of elements and "attributes" in this world.
The old world at that time relied on the release of Sin Thorn, and everything including the sky and the earth was inherited from the previous generation.
No one would try to find an answer, just as no one would think of creating something new that did not exist within their cognition. For them, the matter of "creation" should undoubtedly be carried out by the great sun above their heads.
The greatest achievement of Geometry God is to open up a new path.
Although the Four Elements theory was not perfect, it could at least function properly thanks to the lubrication of the "hypothetical element: ether." Thus, the world was able to break free from the old code and naturally evolve according to the new Four Elements law.
If Aiwass were a wizard, he could basically replicate the power of Geometry Tiansi.
Unfortunately, Aiwass was not a mage. Although he possessed the highest level of affinity with the four elements, he did not have the means to use it effectively.
Fortunately, magic alone couldn't bring about miracles—just as the Geometry Celestial Master couldn't save the world. While elemental magic was powerful, it wasn't even the icing on the cake for Aiwass, who now possessed all six wings.
After flying for less than an hour, Aiwass saw the southern continent.
At this time, Isabelle had just summoned Grandet and told him about this.
"What do you think, Monsieur Grandet?"
Isabel crossed her arms and asked in a dignified tone, "Do you think the other goblins will submit?"
"It seems to me..."
Grandet thought about it and shook his head slightly: "No."
Today, Grandet and his family have settled in Wanning.
As a "traitor to the goblins," he could no longer return to the southern continent. Many goblins blamed him for his betrayal, because "if he hadn't taken the initiative to lower the price, perhaps they could have negotiated a higher price."
It’s not that you can’t surrender, but at least you have to offer a high enough price!
Although ordinary goblins are nothing, the Goblin Chamber of Commerce is a world-class financial organization that can easily manipulate the rise and fall of countries like Star Antimony and Iris!
There are quite a few fifth-level strong men among them, and they also obtained some ancient technologies sold by the dwarves - it is said that those are weapons that can compete with the ancient elves!
For any country or organization, the Goblin Chamber of Commerce is a behemoth that cannot be ignored.
Wanning is just a newly established country.
Don’t you need the various resources provided by the goblins?
That is definitely necessary!
——Since you need my help, then there is definitely room for discussion!
——It’s all because of that impatient idiot Grandet, who took the initiative to surrender to them, and now he has lowered the prices of everyone else!
Is this a business war? You want to start a price war, right?
Many goblins...even many high-ranking goblin officials in the Chamber of Commerce, think so.
While these nationless goblins are nominally united, as if attacking a goblin boss would lead to retaliation from the other goblins—in reality, that would harm their common interests. The disputes and attacks within the goblins far exceed the imagination of other races.
Because the market is limited.
Competition among capital is a zero-sum game. If one big player falls, the others will be able to eat their fill. If the higher-level capital doesn't make mistakes, the lower-level capital will be slowly eroded.
Since Grandet had already driven down the price, it was too late for them to surrender now. No matter what, they couldn't catch up to Grandet, who had taken the initiative. If they tried, they would only suffer a slow death.
All they could do was abandon Grandet's investment.
Even if it’s hard…
But it must be done.
"—Based on my understanding of my foolish kin, they would rather die than surrender. They'll only yield if you hold a knife to their necks and interrogate them... and if you put the knife down, they'll start plotting betrayal."
Grandet spoke slowly in a low voice that didn't match his ugly appearance: "We goblins are just like that. We live for profit and die for profit. Just like a child who lacked much of his childhood, he will desperately try to satisfy his childhood desires when he grows up."
"...Are you saying that they would rather die than admit defeat?"
Isabel felt a little unbelievable.
This was a little too difficult for her to understand.
How could these cowardly goblins suddenly become so tough?
“Because of the gambler’s mentality.”
Grandet smiled bitterly and sighed, as if he had foreseen the death of his fellow man: “Every successful capitalist has three demons living in his heart.
"One is called cruelty, because we live by hurting others. Those who are not cruel enough have already been killed by their more cruel counterparts. Only those who are determined enough and the most selfish can go the furthest.
"One is called greed, because the opportunity to seize luck is far greater than personal strength. Slow operation for ten years is not as good as a leap when the wind is blowing. The greedier the person, the higher he jumps and the more he grabs.
"One is called cowardice. Because you climbed up this ladder, once you're there, you want to pull it away to prevent others from following you up. This is because we all know that eliminating a competitor increases the probability of a successful leap next time. Trying to decide victory or defeat outside of the game is precisely cowardice.
"Don't you think it looks familiar, Great Sultana? This is no different from a gambler.
"Be as arrogant as a gambler, be as greedy as a gambler, be as cowardly as a gambler... and die like a gambler.
“—This is fate.”
At this time, Aiwass had already entered the atmosphere.
Even though he was flying at such a fast speed, there was no sound of breaking through the air - no shrill whistling like a bomber, nor was there a ball of white lines bursting out in the air.
His flight was so silent that he even remained completely invisible.
In a sense, this can be considered a state of harmony between man and nature.
"……oh?"
Aiwass noticed the goblins' arrangement and widened his eyes slightly. "Interesting."
The goblins weren't hiding. Or rather, they weren't simply playing hide-and-seek with Aiwass.
On this desolate continent, there is actually an astonishing scale of armaments deployed!
It's not purely extraordinary weaponry.
Instead, it was a modern style of combat readiness that looked familiar and even nostalgic to Aiwass.
Like the "French Cannon" in a certain game, there is a dense artillery array with an extremely long muzzle and a huge base. It is covered with steel armor and is ready for battle. It is ten meters high and consists of tens of thousands of armed golem phalanxes. It is similar to tanks, but closer to the "cordon" of Star Antimony and the metal fortress of the "pacifist".
They are all self-disciplined actions.
The goblins were scattered and hiding among them...it would be more accurate to say that they were hiding inside them rather than operating these weapons.
——The goblins do have reason to be proud.
When most technologies can be bought with money and most alchemical creations can be copied with funds, "having money" actually means "having strength".
And they all knew very well that as a transcendent being who could defeat many celestial officials, Aiwass must be given a very high priority.
This means that most extraordinary skills will be difficult to penetrate against Aiwass.
Spells, rituals and divine arts can easily create immune protection against high temperatures, lasers, flames, shock waves and other means.
Therefore, the goblins chose pure physical attacks—
No energy level priority, no mysterious attacks involved, just a simple numerical comparison...
In most cases, this damage would be too cumbersome and cost-effective.
But if we completely ignore the cost-effectiveness, this is a solution.
However……
"What a shame."
Aiwass sighed: "If it was a month ago, maybe it would have been useful to me..."
But now, in front of the complete form of Aiwass, they have no meaning anymore.
He raised his left hand and summoned the Book of Law.
Sensing Aiwas's sudden appearance, the autonomous artillery positions covering half of the southern continent began to move.
"Don't be impatient, Leah..."
Aiwass murmured softly, advising the newly transformed Flame-Defying Butterfly not to be too hasty: "I'll let you take action."
The next moment, the guns locked onto the target and opened fire.
In an instant, deafening, continuous explosions and flames covered the sky.
Although these attacks couldn't even break through the ritual spell that Aiwass had instantly set up without any materials—
A transparent light shield blocked all physical attacks.
The protective barrier originally set up by the female demon warlock of the Pelican Bar failed to block Aiwass's shot; but now Aiwass can use the same ritual to block the roar of millions of artillery shells.
However, Aiwass was not complacent. He was not sure if the goblins had any other tricks up their sleeve.
What he wants to ensure is 100% victory.
Furthermore, Aiwass only needed one summon to completely destroy the goblins' chances of a comeback by defeating the strong with the weak.
"—Come out, don Quixote."
(End of this chapter)
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