Modern Onmyoji

Chapter 289 An Insecure Alliance
"It turned out to be a friend brought by Mr. Dracula." A Nord man stood up like a leader and said, this Nord man was not tall enough to draw a sword.But when the whole person stands there, there is an aura.All the Nords subconsciously focused their eyes on him, as if expecting something.

"My name is Georgia, and I am the patriarch of the Nord clan." Georgia's tone was quite polite, but she still looked at us with hostility, "This is a friend invited by Mr. Dracula, right?" .First of all, we will not allow any outsiders to enter our sacred territory. This is our principle, and we can talk about anything except this."

I was a little dumbfounded when I heard it, what does this mean?Having said all of this, why do you still doubt us?Persecution delusions should also have a bottom line.Thinking of this, I looked at Dracula as if asking for help, and asked in a low voice, "How did you talk last time? Did they not even let you enter their territory?"

"Last time, they completed the negotiation in a snow cave five or six kilometers away from here." Dracula seemed a little helpless when he said this, "I was also shocked at the time. But the Nords are like this, It is a big exception to agree to talk to you so easily."

"Well, since the highest leaders of your Nords are here, it's the same wherever you talk, let's find a quieter place, we can't just stand in this ice and snow to talk." I said helplessly.

"Folks, come with me. Last time, the snow cave where we talked with Mr. Dracula is still there." Saying this, Georgia followed three tall Nords and ran towards another direction. go.We can only keep up.I came to a towering iceberg in the distance, and I saw a cave underneath.The opening outside is not too big, but as long as you go in, you will feel suddenly enlightened.The interior space is huge, and there are also decorations such as ice tables and chairs.After we sat down as guests and hosts, I began to speak.

"Patriarch of Georgia, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhao Jue, and I am the supreme leader of the human race. I am here today to talk about the alliance with you Nords." I said straight to the point .

"I'm really sorry, we Nords have been used to living alone for generations. We really don't plan to form an alliance with any outside organization." Georgia sighed and said, "And we believe that there are no permanent friends, and there are no friends." There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. The alliance between individuals and groups is short-lived, and betrayal is the eternal truth."

"So you think that only interests are eternal." I said, "Then I would like to ask, what kind of interests can make you think that I can be trusted—even temporarily? "

"Mr. Zhao. Don't you see what I mean?" Rugia said. "We Nords don't believe in eternal alliances."

"Then it only needs to be temporary, do you understand? Temporary is enough." I said, "You have stayed in the Arctic Circle for a long time, and you are very closed to the outside world. The world has undergone tremendous changes. In In the eyes of Rochinard, we are all ants, but in the eyes of humans, we are alien races. Both sides of the world cannot accept us. At this time, what awaits us is destruction. If we want to survive, we must unite. Form a force. This force must be strong enough to compete with Rochinade or the entire human race. I personally do not believe that this alliance can last forever. But the problems we are facing now, let us not only unite There is no other way out."

"Yes, you Nords have stayed here for generations, isn't it just to protect the treasures left by your ancestors? If our alien race loses in the future war, it will be difficult for you to preserve it. You will definitely not be able to protect any treasures by then. .” Dracula also said in a timely manner.

The expression on Georgia's face was a tangled one, full of reluctance, as if he was about to suffer a lot, and in the end, as if he had made some important decision, he glanced at the crowd and said in a low voice, "For the time being What does the league need from us. What can we get."

Hearing this, I let out a long sigh.Xin Shuo finally got to the point.On the other side, Dracula said immediately, "The alliance's requirements are very simple and free. The alliance only needs to know each other's existence. When a war breaks out between humans and alien races, it is enough to gather together and act in unison. "

"Of course, considering the difficulties of the allies, since the alliance is formed, we must help each other. I know that you Nords are short of food now, and the 20 catties of flour I brought this time can be regarded as a help to the allies. If you have any difficulties in the future, You can also seek help from each other." I said immediately, and I could see that what the Nords really cared about was the white flour.When I mentioned these, I could clearly see the change in Georgia's face.However, he still seemed to be hesitating, and finally nodded his head and said, "Yes. We Nords are willing to make this kind of cooperation. In the future when there is a war with humans, our soldiers will contribute, but the corresponding Yes. As long as the war is over, we will not give anyone any help."

I was so angry in my heart, I thought that these Nords are really good enough.The alliance is a mutually beneficial thing, making it seem like they have suffered a lot of losses.We also have to take out food as compensation.If it weren't for the need to gather combat power now, I wouldn't bother to talk to them.Fortunately, things have been settled. Although we have suffered a bit, it is a good choice that we don't need to kill the Argonians like we did.

After discussing this matter, judging by Georgia's posture, he wanted to drive us away.Thinking of the experience of Dracula last time, I can only lament that this Nord is really superb.However, I suddenly remembered something, and asked casually, "By the way, Rugia, you Nords have been guarding here for generations. What kind of ancestral treasure is it? Don't tell me you are trying so hard." All the guarded things, even you yourself don't know what it is."

I had a mocking smile on my face when I said this.This can also be regarded as a psychological tactic, to make a hint deep in the other party's heart.Alluding to these arrangements that the Nords are making now.This kind of psychological suggestion is a very magical science, which belongs to psychology. If it is used well, it can completely add an idea to the other party's heart.Of course, I don't have this skill. I know this, and I just read some books on psychological problems when I was studying Elina's condition.It's time to try it out.After saying this, I didn't need them to speak, I just got up and cupped my hands, turned around and was about to leave.When he turned around, he seemed to hear Georgia's gnashing of teeth faintly from behind.Sure enough, this question angered him.But there was no follow-up, and they didn't say anything until we left.

"Sun Dasheng, what do you think they are guarding?" I asked Sun Dasheng on the way to leave.

"Who knows." Sun Dasheng was not interested in this question, so he agreed casually.

"Dracula, would it be interesting if I stole the thing they were guarding?" I suddenly turned to Dracula and said, just as I finished speaking, I saw Dracula startled When I got there, I looked back at me slowly, and asked a little puzzled, "You are joking. Forget it, you are far away from the Nords. This kind of joke can be made casually."

"I'm not joking." I said solemnly this time, "I'm really curious about the things there. I believe you're so curious too. Otherwise, if we cooperate, I'm absolutely sure that I can get that thing Made it. I promise!"

(End of this chapter)