Prince Sean left in the end. Even until the very end, Rorschach still didn't give him a definite answer.
However, he was already quite satisfied. At the very least, Sean didn't explicitly reject him.
Meanwhile, Rorschach remained in the room for a long while … He was already regretting his decision.
"It's probably a mess. I didn't expect it to be this bad … I received full support without even giving a single promise. I really don't know if this counts as a loss or a gain. Forget it, let's survive the Dimensional War 10 years from now first. If we lose, there'll be nothing, but if we win, there'll naturally be no problem … No, there should still be problems, many problems. "
Rorschach didn't know whether to laugh or cry. After a long period of silence, he could only sigh about how unlucky he was.
He wasn't truly regretting his decision to meet the barbarian prince.
He already knew that interacting with the Northlanders was like opening a blooming box of trouble. But no matter if you opened it or not, the box would always exist, and your name would be written on it.
"Running away won't solve the problem … When the problem is so big that it can easily kill you, running away is still somewhat useful. At the very least, it'll give you time to grow, to the point where you have the ability to solve the problem."
It would be good to understand, but right now, all he could do was understand. Rorschach now completely understood why every time he asked Lynn and Su Nanna about the situation in the Northlands, the answers he received would always be so strange.
Perhaps in their eyes, not opening the box now and allowing the situation to remain chaotic was the best choice.
The situation in the Northlands was so chaotic right now. Some countries wanted the Mist Alliance to disband, while others didn't want to. However, most countries and species were actually content with the status quo. Nobody was in a hurry to rebel.
It was likely that every country's internal thoughts were quite chaotic. Nobody in power was able to make a decision. Occasionally, one or two countries would truly begin to prepare for independence, and the entire Mist Alliance's regular forces would be able to teach them a lesson.
"How many more years, decades, or decades can we delay?"
Prince Sean wasn't able to give Rorschach an answer to his question. After all, the situation was far too chaotic. Nobody could give a definite answer.
At first, Prince Sean's words had scared Rorschach. But now that he thought about it, Prince Sean's words were also a negotiation tactic.
First, he had to make the situation sound scary and gain the upper hand in the negotiation.
Now that the Mist Alliance was out in the open, this was obviously an exaggeration. It was unlikely that the Mist Alliance would be disbanded in the near future. It was certain that the situation would still be unstable. It was also possible that one or two factions would withdraw from the Mist Alliance as a test.
The reason he came to talk to Rorschach was probably because he wanted Rorschach to completely eliminate this situation where people's hearts were wavering.
It was probably because of this situation that their living environment was greatly affected. During the negotiations, Prince Sean had mentioned several times that the number of tourists had greatly decreased, that the entry and exit checks of various countries had become stricter, and that it was not only difficult for his clansmen to find employment as mercenaries, but also that the annual rewards they sent back were repeatedly investigated as bad funds.
The various countries were obviously building walls between each other. The living conditions of the Northlands beastmen and barbarians who relied on the export of labor as an important source of income were naturally affected.
They were probably the most sensitive group. After all, they were the weaker group in the Alliance and migratory birds that migrated with the climate.
"Actually, it's meaningless for you to come looking for me. If the Mist Alliance really is going to disband, are the two countries of the Mist really going to send troops to suppress the other countries? Nobody will be able to stop him if he wants to disband. Nobody will be able to destroy him if he doesn't disband. "
Rorschach was telling the truth. The course of history was right in front of him. What could he possibly change with his small body?
"No, you can do many things. You're underestimating the Roland Sword's influence in the Northlands. As long as you make a declaration, many things will change."
"Ha, how is that possible? An individual will never be able to change the course of history."
"Says who? As a future ruler, our choices are the choices of our countries. Our shoulders are the fate of our entire species. History should be created by us. "
The usually gentle barbarian prince was actually becoming serious. The atmosphere instantly became rather heated. This was probably a so-called clash of values.
Rorschach had received a materialistic education ever since he was young. Individuals were only a part of the course of history. The wheels of history kept rolling, crushing everything in its path. What was supposed to happen would happen sooner or later.
However, Prince Sean had received an elite education that emphasized individual ability. A powerful politician was more than capable of creating their own dynasty. Changing history was nothing.
Who was right and who was wrong? Both sides' views were deeply ingrained. It was likely that neither side would be able to convince the other. Using words to determine who was right and who was wrong was impossible. It could only be left to time and reality.
Soon, after Roxia confirmed that this was nothing more than a conversation between a chicken and a duck, he gave up on trying to convince her … That was because the more he talked, the less confidence he had in his own beliefs. It was as if the history of this world had truly been created by various heroes.
In the end, Rorschach still sent Sean off without giving him a definite promise.
Prince Sean was already very satisfied. Not only was he satisfied verbally, he even promised that as long as he returned to the Northlands, the entire barbarian tribe would fully support His Highness Rorschach. Now, he would also use his influence to make the students from the Northlands support Rorschach.
In a way, Rorschach had achieved his goal. His lack of population would no longer be a problem in front of a sufficient number of students.
On another level, Rorschach also completely understood a certain fact, a fact that was impossible to deny …
"I didn't expect that no matter if it's me or Lori, the Superior Elves really have a natural enmity with us. It's an enmity that's impossible to resolve."
After going through the entire Northlands, there was only one country that truly wanted to become independent … yep, the elves.
The other countries were stuck in the same situation for a long time … or rather, they had a long history. If they wanted to become independent, they would need to be determined. They would first have to kill off groups of elves, and then have a referendum two or three times. Without both external and internal factors, it was basically impossible to succeed.
However, the elves wanted to become independent. This was no longer something that Rorschach thought about because of their ancestors' honor or the elves' natural sense of superiority. This was a true racial crisis.
More accurately speaking, it was a racial crisis for the Superior Elves … specifically for the silver elves and moon elves.
The Mist Alliance's political system was relatively loose and independent. As long as you didn't betray the alliance, your country would have a high degree of autonomy. You could have an imperial system or a parliamentary system if you wanted.
This wasn't a problem by itself. The problem was that when the Mist Alliance was first established, the elves had signed a series of agreements. It was these agreements that were gradually forcing the Superior Elves to the brink of death.
"They've been tricked for several centuries, and finally realized that something was wrong? And they're using this as an excuse to cause trouble for me? Is this really Cloud's revenge? "
"No, the person who signed the agreement, the person who drafted the agreement, and the person who signed it … should have been the legendary hero Roland."
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