Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 492: 492

What Is A Filial Son?

The archduke was old.

After witnessing the brief but intense argument between Tina and Grand Duke Tedarell, Kant had such a thought.

He had only been in contact with Tina’s father for a short time and did not fully understand Goethe’s ruler. However, after a few exchanges, he had a preliminary impression.

This handsome middle-aged man had an elegant and noble air, a melancholic beard, and a gentle personality. He valued his family and his people, and he was kind and compassionate. Such qualities were good for his father and even nobles, but only for the king…It was fatal.

The war with Mu Yue had already made the archduke feel fear. It was not fear of his own death or the fall of his country, but fear of the suffering of the people. He had deeply realized the horror of war, so he did not want the brave people of this land to bleed again.

He didn’t want to take any more risks.

There was nothing they could do about the threat of the elves. They had to deal with them. The threat of the dragons came from Kant, so they had to lend a helping hand. However, the mysterious energy from the underground had a second option. They did not have to take risks just to monopolize or occupy it. What the people of this country needed the most was to recuperate.

This was the concept and thought that the archduke upheld.

It was also his usual style.

Duke Rechnos was such a person. He ruled the country and taught his children with such a temperament and personality. His children also became upright and kind people under the guidance of their father. On this issue, the heirs of Tedarell should be consistent with their father.

However, Tina had a fierce argument with her father.

Because children had to grow up eventually. In addition to the teachings of their parents, they would also see a new path based on their own experiences and thoughts. When Goethe was in a precarious situation and the Twilight Moon was invading, the youngest daughter, Tina, left the greenhouse and welcomed the storm outside. She grew up in the pain of blood and death, recognized the truth of the world, and awakened a completely different concept and point of view from her father.

They became an iron-blooded Hawk Faction.

In the face of Kant’s proposal and information, she advocated taking over and utilizing the mysterious and powerful new energy to quickly restore Goethe’s national defense strength and to vigorously promote the improvement and leap of social productivity.

Like her father, she did not want the war to repeat itself.

And the path she chose was to use swords and sabers to deter others, and to use strength to protect them.

The result of the argument was that the archduke had no choice but to compromise again.

There was no other reason. Kant was on Tina’s side. The reason why the Grand Duke advocated for immediate recuperation and avoiding trouble was because Kant’s powerful Forbidden Spell deterrence could win Goethe some peace. Now that Kant was on his opposite side, he could only compromise.

He agreed to Kant’s suggestion.

No matter what, they had to first explore the mine and wait for an opportunity to get rid of the dragons trapped inside. They had to try their best to block the news. If they could not block it, they had to be prepared to maneuver among the countries.

But Tina and Kant knew that even if the archduke agreed, it would only be a compromise.

The word compromise itself meant that differences still existed.

The archduke was old…

Archduke Rechnos left. His straight back looked slightly hunched. After he left, Tina hugged Kant and cried for a long time.

She was not crying because of her quarrels and disagreements with her father.

The intelligent princess had already foreseen what might happen in the future.

Regarding the conflict between the country’s direction and political ideas… There would only be one result.

As long as she didn’t stop, that incident was almost certain to happen.

“Did I do something wrong?”

She lay in Kant’s arms, her voice still sobbing.

Kant could not answer this question.

There were many answers hidden in history, but Kant could not use history as a reference for this question.

Because Goethe was a small country.

Kant’s homeland was a big country.

As long as China maintained such a territory, territory, civilization, and unity, the road to great rejuvenation would always be sailing against the current. If they did not advance, they would retreat. Whether they were determined to forge ahead, biding their time, hawks, doves, radical, or conservative, no matter what they did or did not do, in the eyes of the West, they would always be a threat, an enemy, a thorn in their side, and the source of all evil.

Because the resources on Earth were limited, if they wanted billions of people or even more to live a good life, they had to make the Westerners spit out the cake that they had eaten for hundreds of years.

There was no point in fantasizing. There was only one path ahead.

However, there were not only big countries on Earth, but also small countries with relatively weak territory, population, and military power.

The so-called tragedy of a small country was that they would never have the chance to become truly powerful. They would always be vassals, allies, and helpers. However, small countries also had their own ways of living.

For example, occupying one or two important links in the global industrial chain, focusing on the development of high-tech technology in certain fields, maintaining a military force that was more than enough to protect itself, or even make do with it, becoming a virtual vassal of a superpower, and using the saved expenses for the national economy and the people’s livelihood. There was really no way to judge whether such an approach was right or wrong.

Or else? Engage in an arms race? Set a small goal of becoming the world’s overlord? Compete with a superpower?

The national situation was different, and he could not provide Tina with an absolutely correct answer.

Kant patted Tina’s shoulder gently and said slowly,” I don’t know. “The history of our country tells me that if we fall behind, we will be beaten up. Other than ourselves, we can’t count on anyone else. However, the situation is different. The fate of my country and the fate of the people are bound together. We are surrounded by foreign enemies and the world is our enemy. If we want to live a good life, we must have a stronger motherland, but Goethe…”

To be honest, perhaps agreeing to the elves ‘conditions and fulfilling the contents of the Valentan Agreement would make Goethe submit to Sunset Moon in name in exchange for resources and great support from the world’s hegemon. This should be a good thing for the ordinary Goethe people…At least for Kant’s generation.

But…

” You decide,” Kant sighed.” You decide.”

If the Goethe didn’t want to touch the mysterious energy, he would move the things in the cave to the White Fog World or somewhere else and study them alone. Although it was troublesome, there was a way.

Tina lifted her head and looked at Kant. Do you want it?”

Kant was silent for a moment.” I might need it,” he said.” But…”

“Then let’s do it.” The princess held his hand.” I want to be with you forever, never to be apart…” I hope that Goethe can become your strength, and so do I.”

She knew what Kant was worried about.

After all, she had witnessed Kant receiving the Fire Stealer’s legacy in the Saint Seal Islands. She had also read the contents of the crimson scroll. There was a terrifying and unknown enemy spying on this world again.

She did not want to be under Kant’s wing anymore.

She wanted to stand side by side with the person she loved, no matter who the enemy was.

“Alright.”

Tina immediately began to formulate a plan. She needed to mobilize more manpower and resources to plan the protection, defense, and development of the cave area. In addition, she also needed to prepare for the diplomatic dealings and long-term responses to the covetous and even pressure of the various countries after the news was leaked. The preparations for war.

She sat on the warm chair, his scent still lingering around her nose. The princess narrowed her eyes slightly, savoring the lingering touch, as if that person was still hugging her.

This warm imprint was the motivation that supported her to continue. After a while, Tina opened her eyes. Her beautiful and ethereal eyes were as sharp as the sky. She was prepared for the worst when she made plans. This was also the similarity between her and Kant. After all, they had experienced the worst day together.

Worst-case scenario.

The news was leaked, and the whole world knew about it. The various countries had forced it, and even the international organizations, independent forces, and hidden sanctuaries that were above the various countries had revealed their covetous intentions. If that was the case…

She sketched out the names on the paper.

A complete lockdown meant that everyone was enemies. If news of this leaked out, the possibility of them gritting their teeth and holding on to the defense and monopolizing the land was close to zero. Even if Kant’s combat power was so powerful, Goethe’s national strength could not bear such a situation. If it was such a dangerous situation, the best course of action was…

Break through the encirclement.

Let this airtight encirclement mess up first.

And those who had the ability to do so…

There were only two countries.

The princess picked up the tip of her pen and hesitated for a few times. Her eyes lingered for a few times, revealing a complicated expression, and then she let out a subtle sigh.

The elegant handwriting read ‘Sunset Moon’ and ‘Empire’ respectively.

They were all terrible choices. She didn’t want to choose any of them.

But…

Green Wave Province, near Qilin’s Horn, near the mountains, outside the scorched forest, the Investigation Corps camp.

A dark Space Gate opened and Kant stepped out.

He went back to the White Fog World to pick up Horus and prepared to formulate a battle plan.

As soon as he came out, a voice sounded from the side.

“So slow.” The Dragoness said calmly,” I didn’t know that you’ve been here for so long.”

Kant was slightly taken aback. He did not even pay attention to the little female dragon’s dirty words.

The mysterious energy was a top secret. He had made up his mind to seal the news, even if it meant killing all the dragons. But Lily…

Things had developed too quickly, and the tacit agreement with the Dragon Emperor had to be scrapped. The plan to let the conservative dragons of the outer seas take the lead was also ruined. Not to mention letting them scout, not a single dragon could enter, and the dragons inside could not come out. But what would Lily say?

Should he exclude her from the underground exploration? If he did, how should he explain it? If he didn’t want it, how could he hide it? If the dragon inside was still alive, how could he kill it with Lily present? What if the dragons revealed information to Lily?

His expression changed, and he was uncertain.

Lily saw this and her eyes darted around. After a moment of silence, she stood up and said,” It seems that there is nothing else. I will leave first. I will let you know if there is any news from the Dragon Clan.”

“Tell her the truth,” she suddenly heard her son’s voice.

Kant was slightly taken aback.

“There’s no time to explain. Tell her the truth!” Horus shouted sternly. Trust me!”

” Wait!” Kant subconsciously extended his hand.” Wait!”

” What?” Long Niang stopped and turned her head slightly.” What?”

“Can I trust you?” Kang De took a deep breath and asked.

The Dragoness turned her head a little more and said indifferently,”Why? Do you want to tell me about the unspoken secret of the disharmony between you and Princess Tina in bed?” I’m actually quite interested in humans…”

Kant strode forward and grabbed Long Niang’s shoulders, turning her around to face him.

” What are you doing?” Lily shivered and looked away subconsciously. Her breathing became rapid. Finally unable to endure the filthy and lowly black desires of mere humans? I’m warning you, I can even bend refined gold satin steel ingots, you…”

” Stop talking nonsense,” Kant said in a deep voice.” When I said trust, did I mean that you’re willing to put my interests above the interests of the dragons?” This may be a stupid question, but I hope you can answer me honestly. You said earlier that you wanted us to build trust. This is an important plot point.”

Long Niang looked into his eyes, and a strange expression suddenly appeared on her face.

Confusion, sigh, self-mockery, bitterness, and even not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“That fellow…” After a long while, she said in a low voice,” He is known as the Rebellious Dragon. Since then, the Dragon’s Oath has become a taboo for the Dragon race. Now, when the older dragons mention him, they are still extremely angry and regard him as a great humiliation. The reason for all of this is probably that he gave the answer you wanted when he was questioned by the previous Fire Stealer and carried out his words and actions.”

Lily shook her head and gave a complicated smile.” It’s ironic. After so many years, the Fire Stealer of this generation is asking the daughter of the rebellious dragon the same question. Can you change the way you kidnap the dragon and be a little more creative?”

” So, what’s your answer?” Kant asked.

” Do you know what price he paid?” Lily whispered. He betrayed his own race, and the name of the rebellious dragon is well-deserved. It was the dragon group he loved, the glory, dignity, past, and greatness that he once swore to defend. In a dilemma, he chose the other side.”

“Do you know how difficult this choice is? The people who once loved him had turned against him, and the parliament had suffered a heavy blow. Everything that had happened was irreversible. What greeted him was only hatred and anger, but he had lost everything…Do you know how heavy the price of this answer is?”

Kant fell silent.” Then pretend I didn’t say anything. You…” he said.

The next moment, Lily said,” I’m different. I was born with no one to love me. My mother died of depression. From a young age, the most I remember is coldness and insults. Hatred and anger spread to his wife and daughter. How could I have any feelings, belonging and loyalty to the dragon race?”

She raised her head.” You want an answer, right? Then I’ll tell you the answer. Although I always put my own interests and demands above yours, the interests of the dragon race are another matter. Even if that thing exists, it’s at the bottom of the bottom. Are you satisfied?”

Kant took a deep breath and nodded slowly.” Alright, I’ll tell you.”

“I hope you understand how difficult this is,” he said after a moment.

Even though his son was adamant and urged him to do so, Kant, who was suspicious, chose to reveal the secret to Lily because of his personal reasons.

What made him do this was not careful consideration or careful deduction, but his intuition and instinct. This was completely unimaginable to Uncle Kang.

In response, Long Niang only rolled her eyes and muttered softly,”Idiot.”

You too.

Hence, Kant spoke.

He spoke for a long time and was very detailed.

He even took out a harmless mysterious element and demonstrated it.

“I see…No wonder.”

Lily let out a long sigh after hearing that. Her expression changed slightly.

” No wonder what?” Kant frowned.

” No wonder those idiotic dragons rushed in without a care. They didn’t even report the situation to the Dragon Island. They must want the Conservatives to monopolize it, so they must hide it from the Dragon Emperor,” answered Long Niang immediately.

“Oh.” Kant nodded.

Oh your head.

Idiot.

Lily smiled at him.

She had sensed something wrong from the start. When she was fighting the underground monster, she had sensed something wrong from the corpses. After all, the Dragon Lady was a fighter of assassination and was extremely familiar with the internal structure of organisms. At that time, she felt that the monster was a little strange. It was not like a normal creature. It seemed to have been strengthened by the purple substance to a distorted form.

Immediately after, Goethe’s mage shouted loudly, asking Princess Goethe and Kant to see the results alone. Even Ah Xing was stopped outside, let alone her.

Kant disappeared for a long time after reading the report. When he came back, he could smell Princess Tina’s scent. He ran back to Lucerne after reading the mage’s report. He couldn’t possibly have gone to have sex with Princess Tina. He must have discovered a huge problem in the monster’s autopsy report, so he ran back to discuss it.

Kant’s complicated gaze and surprised expression when he looked at her after he returned were also very telling.

That was because there was a hint of wariness and alienation in his eyes.

Long Niang was very sensitive to looks.

Ever since she was young, the eyes of the surrounding dragons looked at her with extremely complicated malice, rejection, sighs, and hatred. She had to distinguish the nature of these gazes, avoid malice, and even think of ways to not attract the attention of some dragons so that she would not attract attention…He was already used to it.

He could even use these skills to make money as an assassin.

Therefore, even though Kant was trying to hide it, Long Niang could tell at a glance that he was on guard. Combined with her previous guesses and signs, the answer was obvious.

The Goethe must have discovered great benefits from the monster’s corpse, so she had to hide it from the dragons.

Therefore, she was a little disheartened. The so-called oath and trust were really not worth mentioning. Perhaps she could not count on them from the beginning. After all, they were two Fire Stealers and two different dragons.

Just as she was about to leave, she was stopped. Although this idiotic human asked another stupid question and carefully told her the truth…

However, he had said it.

It felt pretty good.

You did well.

“Tell me.”

She turned around and sat back down on the chair, crossing her legs. She wanted to maintain her iceberg-like indifferent expression, but the corners of her eyes kept curling up uncontrollably. Her butt was also a little itchy. She really wanted to transform back into her dragon form and wagging her tail for an hour. Pfft, useless. Was there a need to be so happy? Calm down, calm down, calm down.

“How do you want me to help you?” she asked as she restrained herself.

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[PS 1: 5,000 words…] Tomorrow, he could continue to increase the playing time of the fitness ring. It felt good.