Today was the day of the official negotiation. Rhinel was full of hope for the future. Beit City was originally the capital of the Orc Federation, so it was certainly more prosperous than Fatto City. Moreover, he had given up Wild Willow City and used the Elves as a shield to completely escape from the shadow of Grand Duke Solomon. Rhinel's mood was indescribable. He was extremely relaxed and happy. After a period of rest and recuperation, the strength of the Orcs would become stronger and stronger. Rhinel was confident about this.
However, what Rhinel was waiting for was not only Han Jin and Gao Bin, but also an endless army!
The God of War was slowly flying forward in the air, followed by Lang Ning's Riptide, Alexandre's Mountain Warrior Legion, Yalina's Magician Legion, Guevara's Holy Crown City Knight Legion, and Winston's First Swordsman Legion. Compared to the previous expedition, the Knights of Faith led by Amij were absent, but the Second Swordsman Legion led by Saxon was present. The military strength of the Holy Crown City could be considered to be in full force.
From the perspective of war, this was normal. Han Jin's goal was to completely eradicate the Orcs once and for all. Of course, he would use all his strength. However, the situation in the Holy Crown City was very tense, and the Holy See's attitude was aggressive. If Han Jin used all the military strength in the Holy Crown City at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Almost everyone could not understand. Guevara secretly guessed that Han Jin might have made such a wrong decision because he felt sorry for Jeddes because of the holy crystal. However, Han Jin's attitude was very firm. Guevara tried to persuade him many times, but Han Jin was still stubborn. In fact, Han Jin was rarely so stubborn. In the past, he was very good at listening to others' opinions, and even did not interfere with government or military affairs. He gave Guevara and the others absolute autonomy.
Han Jin stood quietly at the bow. With Harley and Stillberg there, he did not need to control the God of War personally. Of course, if there was any danger, the magic array on the God of War would still be activated by him. Stillberg's strength was very weak. After all, he had not cultivated for a long time, and not everyone could be a genius. Harley was much stronger than Stillberg, but he was still not strong enough to activate the magic array on his own.
Just now, they had occupied the North City of the Beitman. There were not many Orcs in the North City, and the God of War's nearly six hundred magic crystal cannons had destroyed the defense of the North City in two rounds. Some Orc soldiers quickly left the North City and retreated in the direction of Beit City. Han Jin did not send anyone to chase them. His plan was to drive all the Orcs to Beit City, like driving ducks, and then launch the final battle with the Elves. However, Rhinel had been kept in the dark all this time. When he was suddenly attacked, it was impossible for him to react immediately. First, he had to confirm the news, then accept it and admit that he had been deceived. Then, he had to prepare for the war, which would take at least one or two days.
After receiving the report from the Orc deserters that the North City had been captured by the soldiers of the Holy Crown City, Rhinel immediately slapped the table and stood up. Raphael, how dare you deceive me? Then, he immediately led his army to fight. This was not a war, but a child's play.
When Han Jin was about to launch the first attack, Lang Ning led the Riptide out of the Holy Crown City in the early morning. When Cain led the Magic Legion out of the Holy Crown City, it was already noon. This was enough to prove how complicated the war was.
Moreover, Rhinel had great fantasies about Han Jin. Under such a huge contrast and intense psychological conflict, it would take him a long time to calm down, accept the reality and make the right decision. However, Han Jin only needed two days.
Now they were going to attack the East City of the Beitman. Gao Bin would lead the Elf Army to attack the West City of the Beitman first, and then take the South City. The two sides would meet in the Southeast City of Beit City. According to the current marching speed, they would arrive in the East City by noon tomorrow. After occupying the East City, the God of War would immediately leave the army and enter Beit City first. By using the powerful attack of the God of War, the main force of the Orcs would be restrained and the two sides could meet smoothly.
No one could underestimate the attack power of six hundred magic crystal cannons. Moreover, the God of War had always been the gathering place of the powerful forces in the Holy Crown City. No matter the former or the latter, it was enough to make Rhinel feel a great threat.
Guevara walked slowly to Han Jin and said lightly, "Those little guys are worried about the future of the Holy Crown City. You really don't want to say anything? At the very least, you should comfort them. "
"Comfort?" Han Jin smiled, "It's not necessary. And for me, the more worried they are, the better it is for me."
Guevara was stunned. He didn't understand what Han Jin meant, but he seemed to have caught something important. After a moment of silence, he said, "Raphael, there are a few words … I should say to you."
"Go ahead." Han Jin said softly.
"I used to think that my life was over. Who would have thought that I would meet you in the end?" A faint smile appeared on Guevara's face. "If one day, you become as old as I am now, you will understand that the heart … will eventually get tired of it, just like a pile of ashes. Enough, really enough. Enough friends, enough enemies, enough everything."
"I can understand you." Han Jin nodded slowly.
"But I don't know why, when I see you guys growing up little by little, I have a new passion." Guevara said in a low voice, "I treat this place as my own home and you guys as my own children. So, I started to work hard again, at least until you guys are fully mature."
"I … know." Han Jin's tone also became low. He had clearly seen Guevara's efforts. He had come up with a plan, traveled here and there, and even personally came to Isolated Cliff City to talk to Howson, the president of the Chamber of Commerce. He had sold his old face in order to gain the support of the Chamber of Commerce. Not to mention the role Han Jin had played in all of this, no one could deny Guevara's efforts. He had been trying his best to protect these young people. In fact, everyone saw it and remembered it in their hearts. It was also for this reason that Guevara was the only one who was qualified to take advantage of his seniority. No matter who he scolded, even Han Jin himself, they could only listen obediently.
"It's just that I didn't expect …" Guevara paused and sighed. "This day would come so soon."
Han Jin froze for a moment and then smiled bitterly. The older the ginger, the spicier it was. This saying was true! Guevara's words were too "poisonous." He had been trying his best to support these young people until they were fully mature. Now, he admitted that he had achieved his goal. Furthermore, if Han Jin could talk about this matter and discuss it with Guevara, it would prove that Han Jin was not mature enough and still needed Guevara's protection. If Han Jin insisted on not talking about it, it would prove that Guevara was no longer necessary. Do you really want to hurt the passion of an old man?
"Raphael, everyone is working hard for our future, including Morrisons and the others. It's just that because of their strength, they can't find a place to express themselves. In their hearts … they are very sad." Guevara slowly continued, "This is no longer your home alone. It's everyone's home. Everyone's future is in your hands. When you make a decision, shouldn't you discuss it with others? I know that you are worried that Morrisons, Sassoux, and the other idiots will reveal flaws and arouse Adolf's suspicion. But … is everyone here an idiot? "Guevara's eyes flashed. His meaning was obvious. Am I an idiot too?
Han Jin's expression was somewhat awkward. He was ready to surrender.
"Also, you have never considered Hallister's situation. Being able to step on the God of War means that he has gained everyone's trust," Guevara said. "Hallister is our friend! There are already people guessing behind your back that you might have given up on Hallister. Do you know what they will think? To put it bluntly, if you can give up on Hallister today, you will give up on one of them tomorrow! "
"I will never give up on anyone," Han Jin said helplessly.
Most of the lords liked to act arbitrarily. This way, they could firmly control the highest authority, but it also had an obvious weakness. They could not retain true talents unless they were far superior to tens of thousands of others. It was undeniable that they were always submissive, and most of them were mediocre. Maintaining one's own unique style was the basic requirement to become a talent. The two lords, Dismark and Zagunéd, were the best examples. They lacked true experts under their command. Gerald was just a weapon without his own thoughts. Hazel's heart had long since died. He lacked the will to fight and improve. Therefore, when Dismark and Zagunéd died, the forces under their command immediately collapsed. This was also inevitable. They could not break through the final barrier, so they could only choose to kill any hope that could challenge them in order to maintain their absolute position.
If Guevara was an outsider and went to seek refuge with Dismark or Zagunéd, would they trust him? Impossible! This was because Guevara was a direct threat to them. Only Han Jin would not focus on fighting for power. He would only train hard. The former was trying to weaken the threat as much as possible, while Han Jin was trying to make himself stronger. Although their desires were somewhat similar, the results were completely different.
Nicholas could not tolerate Jedis, so Jedis came. Chesam could not tolerate Dominique, so Dominique came.
At this moment, Han Jin also understood where the problem was. Guevara was definitely not a submissive mediocre person. When he first plotted against Dragon City and Dragon Realm, he hid it from Guevara because he was worried that Guevara would stop him. After all, the first step of the plan was to attack the Holy See. However, this time, he continued to keep it a secret. It was inevitable that Guevara would feel uncomfortable.
"Are you really not worried about Hallister?" Guevara asked.
"Suffering is inevitable. When I see Hallister, I will apologize to him."
"What if Adolf kills Hallister?"
"Impossible. Although Adolf is an extreme believer, he should have a mind of his own. Otherwise, the previous generation of monks would not have chosen him." Han Jin said slowly, "If they fall out with me, it will not benefit the Holy See. The Holy See will suffer a devastating blow. They need me far more than I need them."
"You know that the Holy See is not going to survive? Then why did you … "Guevara shook his head. In fact, he also knew that Adolf would not be so ruthless. This was just an entry point for them to have a deeper conversation.
"They will get enough benefits. At least, I will satisfy Jedis." Han Jin said. Obtaining the Saint Crystal was definitely a milestone in his journey. Even if he could go back in time, he would still fight for it.
"But we do not know how they will deal with Hallister. I am worried that …" Guevara paused. "If Hallister does not hold on and confesses to you, then there will be no turning back."
"That's impossible. I believe Hallister. I've heard Chipango talk about his past. He might look like a playboy, but he's actually a very strong man." Han Jin smiled. "Moreover, he should know that if he really confesses, he will definitely be killed."
"What?" Guevara was stunned.
"Is the Holy See ready to completely fall out with me?" Han Jin smiled. "If Adolf knows about this, he will do everything he can to cover up all traces. He must not alert me."
"You know Adolf very well?"
"Not really. When I first found out that the Holy See had arrested Hallister, I was very angry and nervous. But later, I thought it through." Han Jin smiled. "It is actually very simple. What does Adolf want? To completely fall out with us, or to continue supporting each other. Hehe … before the Holy See grows stronger, they can only choose the latter. "
"But … it seems like you are not the only choice," Guevara said.
"Yes, they do have other choices." Han Jin paused for a moment. "Chesam is a Thunder Titan and will not believe in his teachings, so he can be excluded. The elves believe in the Goddess of Nature, so they can also be excluded. Grand Duke Solomon of the Capital of Elements? Don't forget my relationship with Yalina. If they fall out with me, will they be able to get Solomon's support? There's also Malishen from Depew City … Although Depew City is a human city, it's still being suppressed by Chesam. If there's no outside interference, Malishen will only be able to last two or three years at most. He's definitely no match for Chesam. "
"So Malishen will value the Holy See more than you and is more suitable for the alliance."
"If the Holy See chooses Malishen, then it means that they have already fallen out with us. Then what about us? Won't we take revenge? The North has to fight against Chesam and be wary of us and the elves. Does the Holy See think they have the strength to do so? Also, Jeddes is very clear that after eliminating the orcs, my attention will inevitably shift to the North. Do they really want to be an obstacle? " Han Jin said slowly, "After thinking about it, they can only choose to cooperate with us. If they choose to do anything else, it will be suicide."
"We know this, but does Adolf know?" Guevara sighed. "Looking at his actions, I feel that he is a very tough and stubborn person."
"If he doesn't even know this, then he is a fool." Han Jin said, "Grand Duke Solomon mentioned to me that he had met Adolf by chance and received some revelations from him. If Adolf is really a stubborn person, then what revelations can he receive?"
"Have you thought about Jeddes' feelings?" Guevara changed his perspective. "If he knew the truth, what would he think?"
"This is another thing that makes me helpless." Han Jin pondered for a moment. "Let time make up for it."
"Can time really make up for everything?"
This time, Han Jin was stumped by the question and was speechless for a long time.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this." Guevara said, "Let's talk about what you want to do." Guevara looked back as he spoke, focusing on observing Dominique. The Thunder Titan's hearing was terrifying. Although they were standing at the bow of the ship and away from the crowd, they still had to be careful.
"Adolf did this just to fight for more power for the Holy See. Because I have repeatedly limited the Holy See's development in terms of the size of the parish and the number of believers, the bishops who are dissatisfied with me should have reported this to Adolf. I guess their next step is for us to return to the Holy Crown City and find a suitable person to remind me of how powerful the ascetics are." Han Jin paused. "As for the Holy Crystal … If they were really sure that the Holy Crystal was stolen by me, the matter would not be so serious. How to numb the enemy is basic knowledge. Even if Adolf did not think of it, Jeddes, Adonis, and Amij would have tried their best to remind Adolf."
"Have you already regarded Jeddes as an enemy?" Guevara frowned.
"No, at least not now."
"I know what you mean," Guevara sighed again. Guevara sighed again. He was once a trustworthy friend, but now he was in such a situation. "If they knew it was you, they wouldn't have touched Hallister. So they put pressure on you, and at the same time, they wanted to find out if it had anything to do with us. After all, it was too much of a coincidence. Just when Hallister invited the sorcerers over, the giant dragon of Dragon City broke into the Holy Crown City."
"Yes." Han Jin nodded. "Suspicion and confirmation are two different things. The former means that there is still room for negotiation, while the latter means that no matter what we do, they will still regard us as an enemy."
"Go on," Guevara said.
"A traveler strolling in the dark felt the cold was unbearable, so he started a bonfire in the forest to warm himself up. However, he knew that someone who didn't like fire would come and put out his bonfire." Han Jin said, "Adolf is that traveler. He should have prepared himself and will not allow me to extinguish his hope. If we want him to bow down or stand on my side, there is only one way left. Instead of putting out the fire, we have to find a way to make the fire bigger. If it gets out of control, it might even burn down the whole forest. At that time, we don't even need to say anything, he will be scared."
"You mean …" Guevara looked into Han Jin's eyes. He understood what Han Jin was trying to say.
"We are worried about falling out with the Holy See, but how can they not be worried?" Han Jin smiled. "A tough attitude? Haha … that is just a way to force us to give in. If they dare to do so, it means that they believe in our rationality and the basis of cooperation. "
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