To be honest, the lords present were not as knowledgeable as Roddy, who had lived in the internet age. Hegemonic powers stirring up wars in war-torn countries and profiting from war were things that taxi drivers in the 21st century could talk about for hours. But for the lords who had been cooped up in their territories for more than a decade, this was an unheard of ruthless method …
They had originally thought that Roddy was a powerful warlord with a large army, but now it seemed that this guy was definitely a hegemon. The six lords could not help but feel a chill down their backs just by thinking about the huge profits that could be generated.
Fortunately, he did not target them, otherwise they would not even know how they died!
The plan to extend to the west was finalized without any resistance. Sally was also shocked by Roddy's heroic methods. After all, the biggest beneficiary behind all these actions was Efta's Duke. Of course, it would be more appropriate to call him "Grand Duke" in the future. But in Sally's heart, what was hers was Roddy's. There was no difference.
The "cabinet meeting" lasted for a long time. There were many details that needed to be discussed in the territory's internal affairs. After the war, it was estimated that it would take more than three days to finish. So when the sky gradually turned dark, the meeting was temporarily ended and the lords were allowed to go back to rest. It would continue tomorrow.
Roddy, who had been talking in the conference room for a day, was a little tired. He ate dinner with Sally. The steak smelled good, but Sally's smell was even more fragrant. Lord Duke insisted on eating next to him. If there was no one next to him, Roddy reckoned that Sally would definitely choose to sit on his lap.
Sally and Roddy's relationship was more like a long-distance relationship. They had not been together for a long time, and when they met, their passion could not be hidden. As Duke, Sally chattered excitedly like a little girl. She talked about how nervous she was when the Orcs attacked, and how she made decisions when she received every battle report.
"It seems that this war has really made you grow up a lot."
Roddy expressed his gratification, but he heard Sally sigh. "Blockhead, being Duke is so tiring."
"As long as I'm the prime minister, you won't have anything to worry about in the future. After all, the Cabinet is a place to save you energy. If you have any ideas, tell me and I'll help you realize them. "
While chewing on his steak, Roddy replied, "In other places, this is called taking over power. You should hate me to death."
"Yeah, I hate you to death."
Sally hammered Roddy with her fist. "You haven't come to find me for so long. I wonder who has bewitched you so much that you can't walk."
Rody felt that what she said was not far from the truth. He quickly changed the topic and said, "However, your identity is really important."
"Hmm? Are you talking about the Duke's title? "
"No, the priesthood of the Rosicrucian." Roddy's expression turned serious. "In this situation, no matter what we do, we can't avoid Rose Cross. We might even need their help to solve the problem. But it's a double-edged sword. Who knows, one day it might hurt itself. "
Roddy pointed in the direction of the monastery. "They haven't been allowed to participate in the Cabinet meeting. This is because once they get involved, things will be much more troublesome. But with you around, they won't really stand up and cause trouble. "
Sally frowned and thought for a moment. "So … you want me to stand firm within the church?"
"And try to form your own force. When necessary, it'll be better to push you to the position of Bishop."
Roddy said it so casually that Sally couldn't help but feel amused. "Don't be ridiculous. Do you think Rose Cross is your own business?"
"If a religion leaves the operation of business, then it really can't survive." Roddy smiled mysteriously. "It's fine. There will always be such a day."
*****
While Roddy was enjoying his delicious steak, Magister Houdini and his apprentices had set up camp on a cliff near the strait.
The sun was setting, and the temperature was gradually dropping. So the mages in front of the bonfire were chewing on hard bread while the sea breeze was full of fishy smell.
But they were a group of powerful mages after all. With the help of magic, things like starting a fire and cooking were fast and convenient. The taste of the meat soup was not bad, but the dining environment was unavoidable. The ten mages sitting on the rocks eating were much quieter than usual. Their eyes would occasionally glance at the figure in front of the bonfire. They could all feel the old mage's unstable emotions.
Before today, Houdini was in a very good mood.
After listening to Roddy's idea about the "aircraft carrier", Houdini could not hide his excitement. He had already decided that in the future, he would hold onto Roddy's thigh tightly. Whether it was magic technology or cobalt resources, any one of them would be enough for him to make a career in Lachman.
More importantly, he hoped to become a core councilor of Brenka Academy and sweep away the weak political atmosphere of the academy!
Houdini was once elected as a "councilor" of Brenka Academy in the parliament. However, he was only elected for three weeks before he was kicked out by Ballenner Academy. This experience made Houdini feel humiliated. He did not expect Brenka Academy to be so weak!
To put it nicely, Brenka Academy always showed itself to be "neutral". But to put it bluntly, it was a despicable "traitor".
Absolute neutrality did not exist, especially for Lachman, which relied on mages to rule the country. How could a political organization that always claimed to be "neutral" have a way out? But Brenka Academy was obviously not rich in politicians. After Houdini became a councilor, he was immediately revoked because he objected to a few of Ballenner Academy's suggestions.
Although this was a decision made by the academy, Ballenner must have put pressure on him. How could Houdini not bear this grudge?
Because of this revocation, Houdini was given a "consoling" mission. But this anger was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, and he could not swallow it for the rest of his life.
Houdini, who wanted to counterattack, really put in 300% of his energy to help Roddy. So, in a few days, he explored hundreds of miles of the southernmost barren coast of Eiffta. This was a real on-the-spot survey, and not something that could be done with a glance through prophecy.
To build a deep water port and port city, the first step was to find a suitable bay. Lachman Kingdom, which was proficient in shipbuilding, was very skilled in this area. The reason why Houdini could become the leader of the "Boratini" was because he had a deep understanding of ships and ports.
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