The conference hall of the Kingdom of Dawn's capital was much larger than Neverwinter's, and even with a hundred people seated, it did not feel cramped.
Separated by the long table, the participants were split into two distinct factions. On one side were the higher-ups of Graycastle led by Roland, and on the other side were the nobles and the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. Compared to the composed and calm Graycastle members who were quietly waiting for the conference to begin, the latter were obviously restless. Many looked anxious and whispered to each other from time to time. The whispers never stopped.
It was obvious that the appearance of the Deity of Gods had a huge impact on them.
If they could not stop the spread of fear, the neighboring countries' order could collapse at any time.
Roland knew that he had to stabilize the confidence of his allies before that happened.
According to the Administrative Office's report, ever since Horford became the new King of the Kingdom of Dawn, the trade between both sides had reached new heights. Currently, nearly twenty percent of the iron, copper, aluminum, and other raw materials and crude products that were shipped into Neverwinter came from neighboring countries. Leather, fabrics, cured meat, milk cheese, and other daily necessities accounted for more than half of the trade.
Although he had put in a lot of effort in this area, without the support of the Kingdom of Dawn, it was impossible for Neverwinter to maintain the steady increase in the standard of living of the people despite the abnormal increase in population.
Just this point alone made it impossible for him to abandon the Kingdom of Dawn.
Furthermore, there was still the Quinn family that performed impeccably during the alliance. Roland did not know if there would be another supporter after Horford Quinn, but it was unlikely that there would be another person like Andrea Quinn who could perfectly link both sides.
He quietly sized up every noble on his left until their whispers gradually died down. Only then did he speak. "Since the outbreak of the war, I have often heard about your contributions in the reports, so I will say here first. Thank you for your hard work."
Everyone could not help but reveal looks of shock.
But to Roland, those words were not empty words.
It was impossible for the First Army alone to operate the main road from north to south so quickly. The numerous horse carriages and porters on the road played a crucial role. In this era, most of the nobles left in a single wave and were used to plundering in place of supplies. Thus, very few understood the importance of logistics, and it was difficult for them to realize their contributions to the war.
"With regards to the Battle of Divine Will, I believe everyone understands it very well. Just as I have emphasized, the losing side will be completely annihilated, and there is no possibility of surrender. Therefore, other than resisting to the end, there is no other path.
"As early as four to five years ago, I have been preparing for this war. But Graycastle isn't the only human kingdom. It requires everyone alive to participate, and only then can we win the Battle of Destiny. I am very happy to see that all of you have become a part of the resistance. "
Roland nodded to Barov, who opened a thick notebook and read aloud.
It was a portion of the logistics records of the First Army. and of Roland of Roland of Of Dawn.
He did not intend to persuade these nobles in a lyrical way. Words like defending the country and sacrificing themselves for mankind would not move them at all.
Furthermore, the more accurate the description, the more convincing it was.
First, he wanted these nobles to understand that even if they did not have to go to the front line, they could still make important contributions to the war. Second, these achievements would be recorded in black and white, and they could be exchanged for corresponding rewards after the war. In the end, all the nobles who were passively resisting or vainly attempting to betray the humans would receive the harshest punishment. At this crucial moment, Roland no longer had the energy to allow them to make their own choices.
Horford nodded in agreement.
The King of Graycastle could be said to have grasped the main point right from the start. Pulling the nobles who did not belong to the army into this event that would definitely be recorded in the annals of history and passed down for thousands of years would undoubtedly increase their sense of participation. It should be known that connecting family history to history was one of the goals that nobles pursued. Not to mention, with Roland's explanation, the risks and rewards seemed to be about the same. At the very least, he wouldn't be treated like an abandoned pawn.
The distribution of benefits had always been a difficult problem for those in power.
Several retainers' families had more than once suggested to him that there was no need to follow Roland Wimbledon's instructions to this extent and that he should behave more like the King of the Kingdom of Dawn, but he always laughed it off.
Although the King of Graycastle, who manufactured cannons, biplanes, and steel ships, was worthy of respect, that was not the only reason why he valued him so much. The real benefits that his family had obtained were the reason why he was determined to be loyal. In the trade between the Kingdom of Dawn and Graycastle, the King of Graycastle did not use his powerful strength or his relationship with his daughter Andrea to take advantage of the trade. On the contrary, he paid the Kingdom of Dawn according to the actual price, and sometimes even gave up a part of the profits, so that everyone involved in the trade could benefit greatly, which was more important than strength.
Andrea must have also seen this point, which was why she made such a suggestion to him.
Compared to the two, his other son, Horn, was far too inferior.
"His Majesty, the premise of all this is that the humans can win in the end." After Barov finished his speech, someone stood up and asked, "The question is, can Graycastle really defeat the demons? I heard that … "He hesitated for a moment," Your army seems to have suffered a defeat in the Kingdom of Wolfheart. "
"That's right … We all know how powerful the First Army is," another person echoed worriedly. "But this floating island is really too terrifying … Once it comes crashing down, we won't even have time to escape."
Roland picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip of black tea. He knew that the results of the battle in the Impassable Mountain Range would spread sooner or later. After all, among the people who carried out the follow-up search and rescue, there were many people who were familiar with the terrain in the Kingdom of Wolfheart. In this battle, more than a thousand soldiers lost contact with each other. Not only the artillery unit, but even the reserve team responsible for providing support also suffered heavy losses.
On the other hand, the Air Knight lost more than forty planes in the high-intensity battle. Half of them were shot down by the enemy, while the other half were destroyed due to mechanical malfunctions and accidents. This was also the reason why Tilly had no choice but to postpone the operation.
Fortunately, although the Seagull was struck by Divine Will, both Vendy and Shavi were experts in controlling the situation. In addition, Lightning and Maggie stood guard nearby, allowing them to quickly rescue all the [M] Witches on the plane after the forced landing.
Honestly speaking, when Roland first saw the report, his heart was in his throat. From the number of troops lost, this was the battle with the highest number of casualties. However, he agreed with the General Staff's actions. Valkries only understood the principles behind the Deity of Gods, but did not know the details of the Symbiotic Demons carried on board. If they did not fight, they would never be able to understand the enemy's details.
"This failure is due to our lack of understanding of the floating island," Roland answered honestly. "It looks huge, magnificent, and invulnerable, but that is not the case. Edith, you will explain to everyone. "
"Yes." The Pearl of the Northern Region pinned the detailed drawings of the Deity of Gods on the wall and explained in detail. "According to the First Army's observations, it is roughly circular in shape, with a diameter of fifty to sixty kilometers, comparable to the Impassable Mountain Range. The upper part and the vertebrae can fire giant stone spears, with a range of at least fifteen kilometers. This is the key weapon that caught the First Army off guard. But at the same time, it also means that once they leave this distance, it will just be a floating island in the sky. We can use this point to formulate a plan and restrain the enemy … "
Fear was always accompanied by the unknown.
People would be afraid of emotional experiences and vague descriptions, but they would not be afraid of a bunch of numbers. Rather than painstakingly concealing their failure or using empty words to deceive everyone, it was better to reveal the information that the First Army had paid a huge price to obtain, so as to eliminate the fear on a rational level.
"… That is all the details of the demon's floating island." Edith placed her hand on her chest and said to Roland.
Roland then looked at the noble from the Kingdom of Dawn who had raised the question. "Lastly, I will add one more point. Avoiding the attack range of the stone pillars is only a temporary measure. Completely destroying this floating fortress in the sky is the army's ultimate goal."
The noble swallowed his saliva. "That's a mountain that is upside down …"
"It's not that humans don't have the ability to do so, it's just that you have yet to realize it. Just like before the airplane was manufactured, no one believed that they could fly in the blue sky like a bird …" Roland laughed. "This point, I will let you witness with your own eyes."
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