Chapter 507 Tirion's Decision
"Let's put this matter aside for now. The most urgent task now is to take control of this floating city as soon as possible." After a long pause, Deputy Speaker Bertrand waved his hand and said.
"From the perspective of scale, even if the Dragun Empire mobilized the entire country to build a floating city as huge as the ancient goblin capital, it would be impossible to succeed without several years, coupled with a huge investment of financial and human resources." "
In addition, compared to the Empire, the Federation's technological reserves and the number of engineers are far greater, which gives us a natural advantage in connecting and controlling the floating city."
"If we can control the floating city earlier, then we will also have an absolute advantage for a considerable period of time. What do you think?"
"Well, what a pity." Admiral Randall shrugged and said.
"Mr. Vice Speaker, I agree with your opinion. I suggest that we start exploring the floating city as soon as possible."
"At present, the team of three, including His Majesty Tirion and His Majesty Hernandez, and the young Lord Ryan, has only explored the second floor below the floating city."
"There is no doubt that this is a failed exploration, but the gains are very amazing." The old man with a pipe, Senator Nelson, expressed his opinion.
"Senator Nelson, I think I should remind you of one thing. You may have forgotten that the main task of His Majesty Tirion and the other two at that time was not to explore, but to rescue Lord Hiram." Trena said rather tit-for-tat.
"Well, Senator Trena, the point I want to make is that I believe there will be more surprises waiting for us on the third and fourth floors below the floating city ruins."
"Perhaps, the next discovery will greatly accelerate the speed at which our federation controls the floating city. What do you think, Senator Trena?"
Nelson smiled, not minding being interrupted by Trena just now.
"Of course I agree with this." Trena nodded and said.
But she knew that Nelson, this old fox, must have some purpose behind it, otherwise he would not have taken such a big detour.
"Well, here, I suggest that the military take the lead in conducting preliminary exploration. There are many powerful people in the Federation with military backgrounds. The military can quickly coordinate the powerful people in a targeted manner to conduct subsequent explorations." Nelson smiled at Admiral Randall beside him and said.
At this time, Trena naturally reacted and realized that the other party's purpose was to show goodwill to the military here.
"Thank you, Sir Nelson, for your trust in our military! It just so happens that His Majesty Alvin and His Majesty Garrett have completed the previous mission, which is very suitable for carrying out the exploration mission of the floating city."
"Your Excellency, Deputy Speaker, do you think that these two His Majesties can join His Majesty Tirion and the three of them can explore the ruins again. I think that before the Federation mobilizes more powerful people, we should still obtain more intelligence."
Admiral Randall turned to Bertrand and asked for instructions.
The beautiful congresswoman Trena stammered twice with her delicate red lips. She wanted to say something, but Randall's words made sense in some ways. Indeed, the information about the negative second floor of the floating layer was too little.
Before the Federation mobilized more strong men to enter the ruins, intelligence work needed to be carried out first.
"Okay, Admiral Randall, then please communicate with these two princes. I will apply to the parliament as soon as possible to mobilize as many strong men as possible to explore the ruins of the floating city."
Bertrand glanced at Trena, thought for a moment, and nodded, agreeing with Randall's suggestion.
"You're polite. This is what I should do." Randall bowed slightly and smiled.
As the meeting ended, Admiral Randall and Congressman Nelson left the meeting room one after another.
On the airship corridor.
"Admiral Randall, I brought a bottle of 30-year-old Calva Bordeaux with me this time. Can you come and sit with me when you are free?" Nelson said with a smile.
"Of course, Sir Nelson's wine is not to be missed." Whether it was out of Nelson's support for the military at the meeting or the etiquette between parliamentarians, Randall would not refuse.
A few minutes later, in Nelson's luxurious cabin.
After a brief greeting, Nelson shook the red wine glass in his hand and said, "Admiral Randall, in fact, I agree with your first suggestion."
"Thank you, I have already felt the support of Sir Nelson. However, since the Deputy Speaker has decided to put it on hold for the time being, then this matter can only be abandoned."
"Haha, in fact, this matter does not necessarily require us, or the military, to take action, and even the Zalal resistance does not need to take action. After all, allowing the resistance to kill members of the Imperial delegation on federal territory is also a stain that is difficult to explain."
Nelson said with a confident expression.
"Oh?" Admiral Randall frowned slightly, and for a moment he did not understand what the other party meant.
"In Westin City, the Imperial delegation and the Federation had a close cooperation and killed the 'Ice Sea Giant' Ghazrian. But I heard that this incident made the Poseidon Church very angry. For several consecutive days, they launched multiple attacks at all costs on the long coastline of the Federation."
"The news is true." Admiral Randall nodded and affirmed.
"Well, if the specific time and route of the return trip of Mr. Ryan or the Imperial delegation were accidentally revealed to the Poseidon Church by the secret agents of the Zalal Resistance Army, what would happen?"
"Of course." Randall finally understood what Nelson wanted to express, and at the same time, he instantly figured out the purpose of the other party's doing so.
"I understand, Senator Nelson, you are really considering the interests of the Federation. I think you will get a lot of support from the military when the Speaker of the Federation changes next year."
"Thank you, Admiral Randall, everything is for the Federation! Cheers!" Nelson smiled with satisfaction.
"Cheers!"
The two of them clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp!
Reserlo Canyon, Cave Camp.
In a luxurious tent in the center, Ryan was drinking tea and chatting with Sword Saint Tirion.
Suddenly, Hiram came in with a frown and said, "Your Majesty Hernandez, I just received an urgent message from above that a sea monster has invaded the coast of the Principality of Andorra. You are needed to go there as soon as possible for support, preferably today." "
So urgent?" Sword Saint Tirion, who was chatting with Ryan, frowned and said.
He vaguely felt that something was wrong.
"It should be because the seaside is just right for me to show my strength, right? In addition, the Principality of Andorra is not far from here, so this arrangement is normal. It's just a pity that I couldn't communicate with Lord Ryan for a while longer."
Hernandez didn't think there was anything wrong, and smiled as he took the note from Hiram.
After all, although there are many water wizards in the Federation, there are only five who have reached the fourth level of dawn, and he should be the closest one.
"Your Majesty Hernandez, I have benefited a lot from communicating with you. I hope we can have a chance to meet again next time." Ryan smiled and said.
At this time, the swordsman Tirion on the side said to Hernandez: "I always feel a little anxious. It stands to reason that Hernandez, you have just finished your mission, and you should arrange some time to rest. Could it be that the situation has worsened again?"
"It's possible." Hernandez nodded and said.
"Your Majesty Tirion, you also have an urgent message, confidential." Hiram handed another note to Tirion.
"Hmm?" Tirion frowned slightly, and immediately opened it and started reading.
"Could it be that you, Tirion, also have a mission?" Hernandez teased.
"No, someone from the Imperial Army came here, hoping to find out from me the strength of those mechanical monsters and goblin mummies in the ruins."
"I see. That's right, the battle on the negative second floor was mainly between Lord Ryan and you. Lord Ryan's identity is not suitable for questioning, so it's you."
"I was thinking whether you could go back as well, so I just need an extra free helper, but now it seems that I can't count on you." Hernandez smiled.
"Sir Hiram, help me make the arrangements. I'll be ready to go now."
"Wait a moment, Your Majesty Hernandez, I just received another message."
Hiram smiled at Hernandez and said to Ryan:
"Sir Ryan, the imperial delegation has come to Zetaia from the capital Antuhor and is now on the way. It is expected to arrive in Zetaia early tomorrow morning."
"Oh?" Ryan raised his eyebrows. This is good.
He has achieved all the goals he set for this site, and he has also gained a lot. It's time to go back.
"Are you leaving for Zetaia today or tomorrow morning? My idea is that if you leave today, you can go with me and Your Majesty Hernandez. It's just right that I can accompany you to appreciate the scenery of Zetaia."
"Huh? Sir Hiram, are you leaving too?" Ryan couldn't help but ask curiously.
Hearing that Hiram was leaving too, Tirion and Hernandez also looked at him.
"Haha, Lord Ryan, I have to thank you for this. The metal-type morning killing move you performed gave me a lot of insights. I feel that I can try to reach the level of morning."
"So, yesterday I also applied to return to Antuhor as soon as possible." Hiram said with a smile.
"Congratulations, Lord Hiram, then I will set off early, just in time to go with you and His Majesty Hernandez." Ryan said with a smile.
It takes several hours to get from Reserlo Canyon to Zetaia. If we set off now, we can just take a walk and rest in Zetaia for a night, and meet up with the delegation early the next morning.
"Congratulations, Hiram." Hernandez congratulated.
"No wonder, I feel that your aura has been a little different these two days. Congratulations, Hiram." Sword Saint Tirion also said with a smile.
"Thank you for your blessings." Hiram was blessed by the three epic masters, and he couldn't close his mouth immediately.
With the departure of Ryan and the other two, half a day later.
The group of five arrived at the cave camp.
Among the five people, two men were wearing heavy knight armor with bright silver and gold patterns, holding tower shields, dressed like heavy knights. Then a woman was carrying a long bow, wearing dark leather armor, with a pretty face and a well-proportioned figure.
Another woman was also wearing leather armor, but with a black hood that half covered her face, revealing a pair of vigilant beautiful eyes. She was relatively petite, but her steps were agile.
The four people guarded a middle-aged man in the center wearing a red wizard robe. The
middle-aged man held a dark red short staff, his hair was combed meticulously, his chin was slightly raised, and his expression was slightly arrogant.
After seeing the swordmaster Tirion, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty Tirion, long time no see!"
"Your Majesty Arwen, welcome, you came faster than I expected." Tirion smiled and said.
Alvin is a fire-type dawn wizard who once worked in the military. Although he is not familiar with him, Tirion has heard of Alvin's temper. He is quite arrogant and has said in public that "if you are not at the epic level, you are all garbage."
As for why he was chosen, it should be because Hiram mentioned in his report that high-level fire magic has a certain restraining effect on the black fog in the ruins.
"Not only me, His Majesty Garrett will also arrive in an hour."
"Hmm? It seems that the military should not just want to find me to understand the situation this time." Tirion frowned and said.
Because if it is just to ask, Alvin is not actually the right person.
And the military must have a subsequent purpose to mobilize two epic-level strongmen at once under the current situation.
"Of course, Your Majesty Tirion, this time we come here, in addition to understanding the specific situation from you, we also hope that you can carry out preliminary exploration with us. Of course, this is not my personal request, but the decision of the Federal Parliament."
As Alvin said, he handed Tirion a note.
"Since it is the decision of the Council, I will try my best to cooperate." Tirion quickly glanced at the note, nodded, and said.
But he had a bad feeling in his heart.
Early exploration? It doesn't seem like it.
However, just when Tirion was about to ask, Alvin took the initiative to ask:
"Your Majesty Tirion, is it impossible to go back in through the gate you came out? If I remember correctly, that gate is Gate No. 3, which leads directly to the negative second floor of the floating city, right?"
"Yes, but that gate is extremely strong, and we triggered the alarm when we left. It is very likely that we will encounter unknown enemies if we go in again." Tirion said in a deep voice.
"What a pity, it seems that we have to spend some effort to go down from the top to the negative third floor."
"What? Go to the negative third floor?" Tirion's eyes widened, looking at Alvin in astonishment.
"Of course, otherwise, Your Majesty Tirion, you don't think that Your Majesty Garrett and I have nothing to do? The negative third floor is just a small goal." Alvin said with a little displeasure.
"Don't joke, Your Majesty Alvin, you have no idea how dangerous it is down there."
"No, no! Unless your intelligence is wrong, at present, the most difficult mechanical monster you encounter is the prototype. Your Majesty Garrett's lightning attack can short-circuit mechanical monsters in a certain area. As for the monster formed by black mist, leave it to me to deal with."
"With our targeted team configuration, I think we can uncover more secrets of this floating city ruins, right? Your Majesty Tirion."
"No! You haven't really been in. Even if this is the decision of the Federal Parliament, I have the right to make my own decision. I will accompany you to the entrance of the negative second floor at most, and then I will leave. This is my bottom line."
Sword Saint Tirion clearly remembered Ryan's reminder to him.
He told him not to enter the negative third floor unless he was sure.
In addition, Tirion himself did not want to explore the floating city ruins again. He was a sword saint, and it was almost impossible for him to get anything that would help him improve his combat power in the subsequent exploration.
What was most worrying was the mentality of Alvin or the military exploration team.
From the small goal mentioned by the other party, "Go to the negative third floor", it can be seen that he does not seem to take the unknown dangers hidden in the floating city ruins seriously.
"In this case, Your Majesty Tirion, there is no need to trouble you for the next exploration. I will propose to the military to let the swordmaster Gutierrez come." Alvin said with a gloomy face.
Gutierrez?
Hearing this name, Tirion's face instantly became ugly.
Anyone who is a strong man in the Federation knows that he and Gutierrez are not in harmony. The other party deliberately mentioned that he would replace him. What it means is self-evident.
"In this case, goodbye, I wish Your Majesty Alvin good luck."
Tirion looked annoyed, and immediately said a word and turned away.
(End of this chapter)
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