Chapter 831 The Royal Power that Relies on Divine Authority Will Eventually Reap Its Own Consequences
Elvis was not prepared to get involved in these troublesome matters. He briefly explained the horned viper's request, hoping to get a long-term settlement in the old world as proof of the Sotek sect's settlement.
No longer maintaining a seemingly distant attitude with Tyrell, the giant horned viper needs the human kingdom to provide supplies and transportation, and the human nobles do not mind these idle elves who are specifically looking for trouble for the rat people.
In other words, the Giant Horned Viper is preparing to truly become an important force in the old world, rather than an order of knights wandering among human nations.
This request is contrary to Angland's idea. The dwarf's wish is naturally to take the recovered mountain fort as his own. Even if the materials inside are squandered by the greenskins, the high-quality wood on the surface of the mountain will not Liar.
As long as it is handed over to the Gunshan Kingdom Wood Merchant Guild, a steady stream of gold coins will quickly make up for the treasure trove that even mice are unwilling to visit.
The two sides have been arguing about this for a long time. From Elvis's point of view, the Angland clan is just a group of exiles hired by the Malorian Chamber of Commerce. Since I played a role in the operation, I also For a few gold coins, you will have a share of the high-quality wood on the mountain surface.
Money can be given, but land must be given to the giant horned viper.
But from Belegar's point of view, you and I are just a cooperative relationship. Taking back the mountain fortress is a major event for the Mountain Kingdom. The High King will personally divide the ownership of Karak Budar to the Angland clan. .
If it is a mountain fortress with ownership, it belongs to the Anglande clan in name, but the actual controller is Pointy Ears, where should I put my face?
When the dispute continued, the High King's special envoy came after hearing the news and ordered Belegar to finish handling the matter of Karak Bodar and immediately rush to the Eternal Peak. His Majesty the High King would grant him the identity of the Lord of Bodar.
A very contradictory question, from the actual situation, even if the Angland clan does not dispatch, the giant horned viper can recover Budar.
But if they participate, the ownership will naturally be transferred to the dwarves. If Caledo seizes this land, it will easily arouse the fear of the countries in the old world.
First he drove away the pirates, seized Sartosa, and then drove away the greenskins and robbed the lost mountain fortress of the dwarves, Karak Bodar. The Dragon Prince's thoughts did not seem to be as pure as he declared.
After all, this is an owned land. Even though the ruling clan has long since died, it is still nominally owned by the Kingdom of the Mountains.
Imric was well aware of the stakes involved. It was not easy to find a place to camp in the old world. If you just found a hilltop, there might be an owner claiming it.
If it were just one, that would be fine, but the exclusivity of humans and dwarves was very stubborn. If Caledor invaded with force, it might cause a joint backlash.
This is not a war with Druzi, and there is no such thing as a natural right.
But there is a solution to everything, isn't there?
After reading the battle report, Imric shook his head and chuckled helplessly. Obviously, the battle report was a bit exaggerated in detail. At the end, it even included Belegar's claim to Budar, threatening the Great Horn in the name of the unification of the Mountain Kingdom. Don't be wishful thinking.
The Dragon Prince looked at the waiting maid and the Grand Master of the Giant Horned Viper who was respectful and humble to the maid. He simply put the battle report in the drawer and prepared to determine the outcome of this matter.
Elvis, who noticed the prince's movements, stopped to say hello to Phyllis...sister. This woman was not easy to mess with. Both uncles had suffered at her hands.
He took over the maid's job very naturally, picked up the crystal pot from the coffee table, walked to the desk, poured the nectar into the quilt next to the prince, and said with a smile,
"Your Highness, look at this, Belegar is too unkind. Although the nominal controller of the Malorian Chamber of Commerce is Broxon, the funds for the military reform of the Angrond clan come from the Dragon Palace. …”
After interrupting his flattering words, Imric rolled his eyes, took the wine glass and took a sip, speaking calmly.
"So the Sotek sect takes my name and wants to claim a dwarf mountain fortress in the old world?"
Seeing that something was wrong, Elvis's actions to please became more and more exaggerated. He immediately walked behind His Highness and blew on the shoulders wrapped in white robes with his hands.
"The prophet instructed me to realize Sotek's prophecy in the old world as soon as possible. The top priority is to build a sacrificial pyramid that can accommodate the blood donations of millions of rats. I saw that Bodal is very close to the Blight Swamp, so I thought this matter was between you and me. We have already negotiated with you, and in order to reduce your burden, we have been discussing with Belega for a while."
Imrik found it a little funny that this little cunning guy used Tehenhoin as a shield. It was true that the Snake God Prophet was preparing to enter the old world, but in fact he had no idea what Budal was.
If Elvis said that Miraliangueno was a convenient place to march into the Blight Swamp and attack the rats, the prophet would never care about the feelings of humans and directly send the Sotigo Legion to capture it.
As for the humans among them?
The Sotek believers are fulfilling the prophecy. This is the will of the forked serpent and the ancient saints. You hot-blooded people, it's best to stay away.
Prince Long thought for a while and then talked about a very important person.
"Speaking of which, Torek seems to be still on Sartosa, purchasing some metals unique to Lustria."
A glint flashed in Elvis's eyes. He knew what Torek had done in Lustria. Since the prince took the initiative to bring it up, he probably wanted to resolve the matter through the rune master's relationship.
"what do you mean?"
"Torek understands the threat of rats. The arrival of a sect that poses a very high threat to rats. Staying on the border of the Gray Mountains can become a nightmare for the Council of Thirteen. It is far more important than a mountain fortress that has long lost its value.
With his current reputation in the Mountain Kingdom, it is not impossible to persuade Thorgreen to accept the temporary loan of the dwarf mountain castle by a lizardman sect.
For Thorgrin, recovering a lost mountain fortress is a matter worthy of celebration, and accepting the offer of a god's choice is undoubtedly a better demonstration of piety to the gods. Belga was able to shed the burden of Budar and gain an honorable claim to status.
I don’t have to get involved in the internal affairs of the Mountain Kingdom and irritate the sensitive nerves of the dwarves. As for the giant horned viper..."
Imrik chuckled for a moment, and the benefits were all given to this naughty boy. As for Thorgreen, would he agree to temporarily lend Budal to the Sotek sect?
Torek, who must have stayed in Chakua for ten years and even had the characteristics of the Sotek sect, would naturally make Thorgrin agree to this matter.
The Ancestral Choice brings the High King more than just the benefits of strengthening his power.
When the royal power needs the help of divine power, it is naturally greatly restricted. This is one of the reasons why Torek was originally arranged to go to Lustria.
Even if Thorgreen knew the hidden dangers brought by the Rune Master's lofty prestige, he would still choose to accept help.
This is something that the ruler of a huge kingdom must compromise when he lacks practical methods.
"Manage that mountain fortress well, and I hope you can build a trade route from Miraliangueno to Nunn." (End of this chapter)