Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1377 The Respect of Rome

The two looked at each other for 10 seconds.

11 seconds.

12 seconds.

"Tell me what kind of forces you can mobilize to achieve your goal. Because in an environment of our level, talking about 'elopement' is really a bit outrageous."

Shangluo pointed to the top of his head and said, "The cannon of the Lianshan is under trial operation and has not been tested yet."

"That doesn't count." Agathocles said, "I know you are a respectable man, so you will definitely solve the problem in a respectable way. It would be too disgraceful to tell others that you are firing at your ally just to steal his bride."

[The negotiations between the two of you have gone very far. Are you going to be respectable or not? ]

"If he doesn't want to be decent, I'll help him be decent."

Shangluo realized the true meaning of this matter - this was actually a coup. If Victoria could not decide her own fate here, then many of her visions would not be realized.

If she can't even decide her own destiny, how can she rule the infinite universe in a nutshell?

This was not a family conflict at all, it was a coup, and a coup would lead to bloodshed. So Shangluo directly skipped the negotiation step and entered the ultimatum stage to save each other's time.

So the two sides went straight to the card-playing phase. Playing cards is also part of the negotiation.

However, not all cards can be used. As Agathocles said, if both parties intend to maintain normal communication, then the threat of force is not appropriate - he also reminded Shangluo: using force to threaten the father of your potential future partner is a bit outrageous no matter how you look at it.

They do talk about "respect" and "helping you look good", but pointing a cannon at your father-in-law's head is a bit ridiculous.
"I think you misunderstood me, Master Agathocles. I didn't mean to point the main guns of the Lianshan at you. I meant that the main guns of the Lianshan could be used by Rome."

"Ah? Really?"

"You have borrowed the lighthouse several times before, right? I want to return the favor, so of course I have to help you."

This was something that Agathocles had never thought about. He and Shangluo both knew that the Lighthouse of Alexandria system was undoubtedly a powerful rule weapon, powerful enough to even overturn the rules of physics. But the Lighthouse of Alexandria did not have a direct attack effect. It could certainly make the Forest King and even the Elf King in the Spirit World show blood bars, but the blood bars still needed people to knock them down.

Rome did have a lot of mechanical, regular weapons. Many of these weapons, including Aotearoa, could even trap Shangluo and make it difficult to escape. But Rome still lacked a weapon that could cause direct damage.

Although it is good to have a mechanism, it is still not feasible if there is only a mechanism but no numerical value.

Now, Shangluo has sent in the numbers. The cannon of the Lianshan can bombard any point on the surface of the earth from orbit, not only killing the technological barbarians, but also anyone that Agathocles wants to kill.

"Ah," Agathocles thought for a moment, "So Shangluo, you mean that you can lend us the cannon?"

"I think Rome is not decent enough in many aspects now. So as a friend of Rome and Victoria, I am willing to help Rome to be decent." "Oh." Agathocles pressed his forehead, "You kid, it's really hard to describe. I really can't let Victoria take dangerous actions because of these reasons. But your help is indeed a timely help to Rome."

"But, Lord Agathocles, if you don't allow me to be friends with Victoria, then our alliance alone will not be enough for me to launch an orbital bombardment directly."

"But I didn't stop you from being friends, I just didn't let you get married."

"My principle is that I only make friends with Victoria with the intention of getting married. So back to the previous topic, if you stop Victoria, then you can only find a decent way to do it yourself. I won't help you be decent."

Victoria covered her face and said, "This is too much..."

This topic made Victoria's heart beat faster. Fortunately, her physical condition has improved a lot recently, and she does not need assisted breathing for the time being.

"Wait. We can talk about it," Agathocles finally said, "but I think this is a matter of principle."

"Ah." Apollonia appeared again at the critical moment, "Look, since he can do what you can't do, doesn't that mean he can do what you can't do? I think you are almost old enough, let's have a younger person come."

“You want a coup???”

"I call it a revolution," Shangluo replied. "Look, since I can solve Rome's problems, why don't you let me control Rome?"

"No not now."

"But it can also be now." Shang Luo replied, "You asked me to attend the meeting today, and I think you should have some expectations about the outcome of the meeting. You can't think that pressure is only useful when you are exerting pressure, right? You said that now is not the time for Victoria to decide her own fate, but I think you should withdraw."

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"How about this," Apollonia suggested. "I think we both have one thing in common, which is that we both like to compromise. Why don't we compromise here as well - start dividing Rome between the Yin and Yang worlds. The Senate will continue to govern the Cybernean part. And Victoria and the transitional government will handle the Yang world on earth."

"Shangluo." Gasokles raised his head. "As a father of a daughter, I recognize you. You are indeed a trustworthy person. But as a person in power, I think we need further negotiations. We are not ready to deal with such an issue."

"What about Victoria?"

"Please make your own decision," Agathocles said. "From today on, I will end Victoria's freedom of movement and let her return to where she should be. But if Victoria, based on her own free will and with the help of someone else, does something illegal and goes beyond my control, this is force majeure and there is nothing I can do about it."

【It means please elope in an orderly manner. 】

“It’s not about eloping.”

"In addition, I only have one request, as a father." Agathocles finally added, "No matter what you are going to do - take good care of her. Well, these are all my requests. Then, my trusted ally, come with me to look up the information you need. Victoria, you are now under house arrest. The place of house arrest is in this room. Don't walk around casually. He and I will be back soon."

(End of this chapter)