Path of The Dragonborn

Daxis, Viscount Mansion.

This morning, everything seemed very peaceful-the lady was whispering something to the maid in the room. The silver-haired girl is still sleeping soundly on the soft bed; the servants and the guards get up early and do their jobs with due diligence.

Because of the compromise of the Viscount, the economic pressure and blow from the nobility did not come. The town that has gradually regained its vitality begins to feel a little bit like when it was booming.

The only difference-beside the Viscount’s study, the father and son fell into weird silence under the aroma of black tea.

The servants expressed that they were very strange-when my young master came back last time, he looked very kind to the master and his wife, and it is said that he brought a girl back-but this time the feeling is obviously different.

But even so, the servants didn't care too much wittyly - and to be honest, they had been working in the Viscount's Mansion for a long time, and they knew the reasons for this atmosphere in their hearts.

"...What book did you send out?" After a long time, Heliga asked gently. A few more white threads were added to his father's hair, which looked much older. Of course, he was indeed not young at his age. He knew that his father must have done a lot in a place that his irresponsible successor couldn't see-because of this, he was finally determined to ask Helija, who had never asked him before, this time.

My father promised to himself that he would take care of everything at home so that Heliga could ride freely outside with peace of mind. In fact, he did this in recent years—because Heliga was still a confused boy at that time. He didn't know the meaning of life and had no clear goals. Going out was an opportunity and a challenge. As parents, even if they are reluctant, they cannot restrict their children's desire to fly freely.

Fortunately, Heliga did not leave the shelter of the family harbor like some people did, and was contaminated by evil and darkness, and embarked on a path of no return. He returned, as a victor, as a more mature person, as a person who can bear the responsibility-returned.

He used to be a seedling that thrived under the wings of his parents. Parents blocked all responsibilities and criticisms, and created a good environment for themselves-now, they finally showed fatigue and showing oldness. But he was no longer the traveling boy who had nothing to do with the imperial aristocratic circle. He is now an important participant in the Olibat Prince Project, and he is also a person who has experienced the "floating city" related mutations. More importantly, he has completely overcome the weakness in his heart, is not afraid of the power itself and has made a corresponding awareness-because of this, he thinks he is qualified to participate in the discussion of these things.

The current Heliga is strong enough-strong enough to protect his cherished people from threats and abuses. Even if not everything in this world can be solved with power-he also thinks so.

And Warners, without a doubt, felt this kind of consciousness and will in his son's eyes and tone. The smile on the corner of his mouth as he took a sip of tea was filled with relief and sigh. But in any case, the gaze that once looked at children is almost completely eliminated now.

"Some of the calligraphy and calligraphy from the East...Although they are also treasures, they are still not as precious as the essays made by everyone." Warners said lightly, but Heliga could see that he was quite Distressed.

"That's also an antique... Although no one in our family understands these arts, father, you will give it to a friend who knows the goods as a gift, right?" Heliga sneered. Calligraphy and painting are even more pitiful."

"Yeah... Earl Gotti and the others... are not art lovers. They collect art for others to see, just to show the fact that they are rich..." There was some regret in Warners' voice. "But you understand now? In a sense, this is also a "price"... In their view, I just can't stand their pressure and have to fall to their side. The gregarious border aristocrats are nothing more--even the members of the nobles who are not strong enough in the public capital, they are quite dismissive, how can they treat me equally? I had expected this kind of thing a long time ago. "

"Even so... you still don't want to." Heliga said softly.

"Yes... but I judge this choice is necessary." Warners replied, "As a nobleman, the most important thing is one's own obligation... to protect the people of the territory. If I don't agree to their terms, The economic sanctions of Gongdu come down... You know how difficult life will become for people here. It doesn't matter if I lose some face, the important thing is that everyone should live a good life."

"I understand all of these principles... and all of them." Somehow, Heliga, who had already accepted this fact, suddenly felt a tyrannical dislike in her heart at this moment, "Happened to someone else." If it is, I might also use this kind of rhetoric to bring it up-but this thing happened to you... and it is also related to me-I don't want to accept this fact like this."

"..." Warnerston gave a moment, did not speak, but gave his son a complicated look.

"How about you leave it to me to deal with this matter?" Heliga forced her voice to calm down, "Although there is no guarantee that you will get back your precious treasures."

"...What do you want to do?" Warners asked curiously.

"Kill him... it's actually quite easy, do you know?" Heliga said half jokingly, half seriously.

"...I know you are joking, even though you have this ability now, if you really want to do this, no one in the entire empire can stop you..." Zhizi Moruofu, this kind of statement that sounds extremely dangerous Warners reacted in just one second, "But take a step back-you should also know the cost of doing this."

"Yeah...I understand. Earl Gotti is one of the leaders of the empire's financial industry. His existence is conducive to the economic stability of the empire-if he is killed, the empire's economy will inevitably be shaken. At that time, the financial market Disorders, massive unemployment, and other internal social issues...at least, the enemy in the East, who is ready to go, will take the opportunity to attack the empire-you probably want to say so."

"Yeah...you understand the truth." Warners nodded, "I have also said angrily...I want to hear your true thoughts."

"Hey, you deserve to be father." Heliga gave a smirk. "Although I can't take him as a person, but his personal property... The consortium and influence that belong to him are indeed very big, and it will not happen for a while. He can be defeated-but his personal assets may not be safe and sound."

"...This choice is dangerous enough." Warners was noncommittal.

"If it doesn't affect the market, it won't get in the way-it will just make him depressed for a while." I can't kill you, can't I still disgust you like you disgust my father? "This is also the most feasible conclusion that I have arrived at after reasoning...Of course, if the "that" hinted by the prime minister does happen, maybe everything will change..."

"Prime Minister?" Warners couldn't help blurting out, ""Iron-Blooded Prime Minister"? "

"Ah... I haven't mentioned it to you. Actually..." Heliga showed Prime Minister Osborne to Liber, and the meeting with himself and Olibat, as well as the content of the conversation, unreservedly Told his father. After listening to all this, Warners frowned.

"This is incredible... what the Prime Minister meant, it was clearly..."

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"..." There was a strange silence.

"Father...you should understand what he is talking about." Heliga said softly, "Steam chariots...this kind of action can be regarded as a provocation to the nobles."

"...Yes." Warners nodded stupidly. "It is conceivable that in the face of such provocations and demonstrations... 80% of the leading soldiers will conduct a new round of recruitment. I heard that the "RF Agency" The new tank seems to be coming out soon. "

"I heard the prince talk about it, it seems it is called "18th." "Hilijia recalled what Olibat mentioned accidentally, "It is said that the combat performance is much better than traditional tanks, and it is more suitable for multi-functional combat. Of course, the price is very expensive. "

"That's it. Some friends have told me that the design and first manufacturing of these tanks have been completed, and they are now being tested in secret locations. They are expected to be released soon, and they will be sold to major mecha divisions belonging to the regular army. In the regiment... However, this powerful new weapon certainly cannot be thought of only by the regular army."

"In terms of the financial resources and contacts of the Duke's family and the other three companies, it is not surprising that there are channels to buy these." Heilijia is noncommittal. The contradiction between the reformists and the reformists has intensified...In addition, Prime Minister Osborne’s practice of almost deliberately shifting the "center" outside the empire... According to the ancients in the East, this is called " The mantis catches the cicada and the oriole is behind." "

"Yeah. Although it sounds difficult to accept, it makes sense. The ridiculous group of dunces think they have the initiative."

Warners, who has always followed political current events, couldn't be more sensitive to political signals. Although this series of actions by Osborne seems very difficult to understand, if enough information can be obtained-it is easy to string together.

The contradiction between the aristocracy and the reformists has been further intensified; the "RF Agency", an emerging military-industrial enterprise with large-scale assets, will also become the focus of the competition between the two factions. At this moment, Prime Minister Osborne is focusing on each strategy. In the Grand Autonomous Prefecture, in the eyes of the nobles, it may be a show of weakness and compromise, and a performance of the end of the crossbow, but both Heliga and Warners understand that the prime minister is pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger-a killer move against the nobles. , I’m afraid it’s already prepared.

Of course, if a war starts, a nominal ignition wire and signal point are also needed. Although there is still no clue, it is simply too easy to deliberately create some conflicts when the current international situation has begun a new round of turmoil.

"According to my judgment... this point of breaking the balance is likely to come from Clos Bell." After a long time of thinking, Warners said with some anxiety, "My friends from the Imperial College of Political Sciences often write to me and tell me now The imperial government’s attitude towards Krossberg is very strange-it is not so much a business level problem as it is deliberately provoking contradictions and conflicts in the Krossberg area, which inspires dissatisfaction among the people."

"For example?" These words caught Heliga's attention.

"For example, a large number of morally depraved parliamentarians and politicians were drawn there, but there were no sanctions. It stands to reason that if the government really has the intention to fight for the actual control of Crossbel with the Republic, then this should be eliminated. It is the malignant tumor. Although there are some such existences that can be regarded as the lubricant for the imperial government to control the affairs of the autonomous state, but such a huge amount of corruption, I really can't see any good effect."

"This will make it easier for the power of the Republic to infiltrate Clos Bell... indeed, it will not benefit the empire." People without real talents are also needed in the workplace, but in any case, talents with high levels of business Should be the protagonist of the stage, the imperial government's current approach is undoubtedly turning the cart before the horse.

"But it is precisely because of the infiltration of the republic that can intensify the various contradictions and conflicts in this special area of ​​Closber, making it easier to create some excuses for war against domestic hostile forces." Heliga understood, "but to be honest, although He and his subordinates are strong and powerful, but the opponents including the Republic can't be regarded as weak...If you get rid of it, wouldn't Crossbel be surrendered by the Empire?"

"He knew that there was such a risk, but he still dared to do it-everything is for the greater good. This is the horror of such a person." Warners had calmed down at this time, "with reformists. The autonomous prefecture, the largest taxation base, is a bet to ignite the raging fire that burns the nobles-this is the spirit of the "iron-blooded prime minister." "

"...I understand why Prince Oribat would describe him like that...If you really experience it by yourself, he is really terrible." Heliga sighed, pitying Royd and the Closber people.

"Compared to the pedantic and old-fashioned aristocracy, he is a more vague and dangerous person." Warners warned, "Heliga, you must be careful-the biggest threat is not the disgusting group. The aristocratic faction, but the behemoth that really hides in this country."