As a descender, Rorschach's individual combat strength wasn't that outstanding. Although he had indeed worked hard for the past two years, other people wouldn't have wasted decades or even centuries of accumulation. It was obviously impossible for him to catch up to them at this stage.
But when he carried out missions on his own, he wasn't just a simple individual tactical player. He was a strategic player who could change the entire battle situation … The core of this ability was his seamless connection with the Gods.
As the conditions matured, he would be able to provide intelligence support, material support, and even long-range firepower support from the rear. Ansorenne was restricted by various factors, so such an ability was far too precious.
This time, he once again proved that this ability wasn't to be underestimated.
From the moment they discovered the secret of the Sacred Mountain, through Loli's transfer, the nearest support ship was already on its way.
Rorschach's precise guidance helped him overcome Ansorenne's most difficult problem of coordinates and direction. When Salia dragged him into a battle in her Soul World, the support ship arrived.
Rorschach only needed to think of a way to escape and successfully complete his mission. And … the rewards were great!
"… No matter if it's the Horned Elephant Tribe or the Eagle Tribe, they're both incredibly valuable local tribes with strong foundations. My personal suggestion is that rather than considering unrealistic wars and conquests, it's better to consider long-term alliances and mutually beneficial relationships. After all, no matter if it's from a general standpoint or from a practical standpoint, we're all pioneers, not conquerors …"
There were five figures of light in front of me. They were the Gods of this alliance. Yet, Roxia was still speaking with confidence.
Rorschach's career as the chief editor of a teaching journal didn't go to waste. In just a short ten minutes, he had prepared a concise report that highlighted the main points.
Although the Gods had already faintly come to a decision, the reports and opinions from the frontlines would always be the most important basis for making the final decision.
"… To be frank, we've previously completely underestimated the Seymour people and their civilization. However, they've never underestimated us. We've already fallen behind in terms of intelligence and strategic preparations …"
Rorschach did not lie, nor did he misinterpret, but whether it was from personal feelings or from the current situation, just from the perspective of gains and losses, Rorschach did not think that war was a good idea.
There was no need to exaggerate, and there was no need to insert subjective suggestions. No one was a fool. Since it was a live report, it was enough to present the facts.
"… Judging from the scene and their words, they have a long history of developing and utilizing the Thunderstrike Stones. They're no longer just limited to the basic energy reserves and the ability to activate lightning. It's a mutated beast that's as large as an ancient dragon, as well as a special lightning stone accessory that can locate its location in the mist. These are all clearly products that have been developed. Furthermore, they're quite practical and economic … "
There was no need to elaborate on the military use of a powerful, docile, and controllable large beast. As for the seemingly unimportant "Fate Stone" accessory, it was a magical product with great potential to be developed in the Ansorenne Empire, who had no idea what to do with it.
If the Seymour Empire could fully understand the principles behind the Thunderstrike Stones, their current magical fog expelling equipment, tracking systems, and radar systems would all be greatly improved … After so many years of research and development on the Thunderstrike Stones, the Seymour people should also have some of the Ansorenne Empire's knowledge and experience on nature and magic. Perhaps this was the Seymour people's greatest hidden wealth.
"… Airship radars, exploration systems, and energy systems. Rather than focusing on the mega-sized Thunderstrike Rock of the Holy Mountains, it's better to focus on technology and local experience. It'll be much easier to obtain that information as well. No matter how you look at it, it'll be much more worth it to trade with the Thunderstrike Rock."
"Besides, my personal guess is that the moment we touch the benefits of Mount Sainte, both sides that are currently at war with each other will likely join forces. The entire wastelands will become our enemy. I've already received confirmation from the Seymour Saintess. Although she can't be certain, the possibility is quite high …"
Many things were different this time. With Rorschach's full power, Mu Na wouldn't be able to hide anything at all.
Some things were different from what they expected. Mount Sainte wasn't just the Mount Sainte of the Eagle Tribe, but also the Mount Sainte of the entire Seymour Empire.
During the great migration, all the Seymour ancestors in the wastelands had spent the first few decades of their lives under the protection of Mount Sainte.
In a relatively primitive society, especially in a world where miracles and magic existed, it was inevitable for Mount Sainte to form a primitive religion.
Just like how some civilizations and races had a mother river, Mount Sainte was also the "Mother Mountain" of the Seymour Empire. The Thunderstrike Stones found on Mount Sainte, as well as Thunderstrike Stones with special properties such as the Fate Stone, were seen as sacred objects bestowed by the heavens.
Mount Sainte played an important role in the religion, culture and industry of the Seymour Empire. In the end, the Seymour Empire's civil war was due to their attitude towards the development of Mount Sainte.
The Horned Elephant Tribe was the first tribe to leave Mount Sainte. Due to Cape Town, they quickly transformed from a primitive tribe to a developed town. With the development of the Thunderstrike Stone technology, their religious beliefs naturally became thinner and thinner.
The mass production of artificial Thunderstrike Stones was probably the blow that completely shattered the primitive worship and belief of Mount Sainte. If even sacred objects bestowed by the heavens could be mass produced, then what was the point of belief?
This was just like how when artificial life could be made, many people naturally began to doubt the theory that God created man.
A few generations of time was more than enough to erase the original devout belief. With the advancement of new technology, when humans grasped the authority of the Gods, they would naturally feel that they were no different from the Gods. The crazily inflated pride in their species would intensify and accelerate all of this.
Therefore, when the bottleneck of their progress was stuck in the lack of high-quality raw materials, they naturally thought of the endless Thunderstrike Stone treasure trove on Mother Mountain. This was obviously not recognized by the tribes that remained on Mount Sainte.
The war between the two sides probably originated from this. There was a need for resources, and also a spiritual aspect of religious beliefs. The victor would inevitably become the ruler of the Seymour Empire and the ruler of this wasteland. But no matter which side it was, neither side would sit idly by and watch the other races interfere with Mount Sainte.
"… Let's take a step back. Even if we pay a certain price and obtain Mount Sainte, the only thing we'll gain will probably be a treasure trove of Thunderstrike Stones. We don't have the mature and complete technology to develop it, so the final benefits are unknown … In conclusion, I personally believe that in this matter, an alliance is better than a declaration of war, trade is better than plunder, and trade is better than one side placing a bet."
Yes, this was Rorschach's final conclusion.
It was impossible to predict what would happen if they blindly participated in the civil wars of other races. Once they fell into the "vast ocean of people's wars", it would take a lot of time and effort, and there would be no peace at all. After referring to past information, Rorschach was inclined to act as a third party and trade with both sides. It was enough to obtain what they needed.
The report ended, and the shadows of light before him disappeared one by one. Rorschach heaved a sigh of relief.
He had done what he needed to do. All that was left was to wait for the results. Rorschach never believed that the Gods were idiots, and with Lori leading the way, a relatively peaceful and relaxed strategy was something to look forward to. He had fulfilled his promise to Salia and the others.
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