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She asked if your organization, the Sarkaz Democratic Union, was currently facing any difficulties.

[You learned from Ersula's previous visit that the Sarkaz Democratic Union is still in its early stages of development, lacks experience in handling various business operations, and has a shortage of literate personnel.]

This wasn't a secret; you didn't hide it from her and explained the matter in detail.

Her voice softened, and she continued, saying that many Sarkaz people were quite critical of the Banshees' long-standing disappearance.

She hoped to use this opportunity to change the Sarkaz's perception of banshees and contribute to the construction of the new Kazdel.

[And now, the succubus's suggestion really hit the nail on the head, so after some thought, you agreed to it.]

When discussing reforms, the Banshee was much more cautious than the Blood Demon, who took a clear stance.

She stated that she would support any reforms that benefit Kazdel, and that she believed in your ability to do so.

[You can see that this female demon has a deep understanding of the essence of diplomacy.]

[On one hand, it shows her friendly attitude; on the other hand, it's a gesture of goodwill towards you, and she might even be able to place her people in your organization.]

[You had a pleasant conversation with her and also understood the Banshee Queen's underlying attitude towards war.]

The gist is that they can take on tasks related to building up the community, but don't bother them with fights unless absolutely necessary.

After seeing off the representatives of the Banshee King's Court, you breathed a sigh of relief, because in your opinion, the Banshee King's Court was more difficult to deal with than the Blood Demon King's Court.

[Just days after the Banshee King's representative departed, and you thought you could finally spend the rest of your time in peace, a scavenger, wrapped in bandages and exuding a putrid aura, visits you.]

He claimed to be a representative of the court of scavengers.

【…】

Facing this scavenger elder, you once again braced yourself.

Compared to the Blood Demon's fanaticism for war or the Banshee's self-preservation, the Carrion Eaters seem more interested in understanding your personal abilities and thoughts.

He asked if you were prepared to start a war.

[You replied that the right to initiate war did not lie with you, but with the Imperials' attitude towards Kazdel and the entire Sarkaz population.]

You merely ignited this fire by echoing the sentiments of the Sarkaz people.

[This scavenger seemed taken aback by your answer. He remained silent for a moment before continuing to inquire whether the war was your will or the will of the Sarkaz people you led.]

Your response to the Sarkaz's desire for democracy is also your own desire.

"If they advocate for peace talks or an end to the war, how would you respond?" the scavenger pressed.

"I love peace."

Your solemn answer startled the scavenger sitting opposite you. He didn't immediately ask any questions, but instead waited quietly for you to continue.

But not only does war come at a price, so does peace.

If the price of peace is that the efforts of the majority go to the pockets of the minority, while the majority remain in dire straits, then peace is meaningless.

A single grain of sand in the sands of time, falling upon every Sarkaz person, becomes a mountain.

Those Sarkaz people who continue to advocate for peace talks or an end to the war at that time are no longer the Sarkaz people; they are beneficiaries of the existing system, and they have strayed from our shared ideology.

If they attempt to block our path, we will strike back with full force.

This is your answer.

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Chapter Twenty-Five: A hundred years is too long; seize the day!

Niezley gazed at the young Sarkaz before him, a mixture of prudence and authority that had settled deep within his eyes over the years.

After a long silence, he nodded slightly, as if he had made the decision after weighing countless pros and cons deep in his heart.

He stated that if the dawn of reform could illuminate the path forward for every Sarkaz person and dispel the long-standing gloom that had shrouded them, then he would not hesitate to stand behind the reform and do his utmost to support it.

For a scavenger who has lived for countless years, he has witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties and the change of regimes.

This newly born Sarkaz banshee was far too young and had not yet achieved any remarkable feats within the Sarkaz race, so she was not yet convincing enough to command respect.

Although Princess Theresa made a mistake, she is still one of the "Six Heroes" who repelled the invaders for Kazdel, and that honor is enough to offset the mistake she has made now.

However, Niezile was willing to give this young Sarkaz a chance to prove himself. He would observe Shen Lin's performance this time and then make a final judgment on whether he could become the leader of the Sarkaz.

After seeing off the scavenger clan leader, Shen Lin slowly let out a breath.

The meeting went fairly smoothly, and Niecilei's choice was within Shen Lin's expectations.

Now that he had the support of three major royal courts in Kazdel, he clenched his fist inwardly, which meant that Shen Lin had completely established himself in Kazdel.

What Shen Lin didn't expect was that the one who was now supporting him the most was actually the Blood Demon Lord, whom he initially thought was the most difficult to deal with, especially since the Blood Demon Royal Court was quite wealthy.

Shen Lin also wrote to the remaining Cyclops Royal Court and Lich Royal Court, telling them about the current situation in Kazdel. He mentioned that Kazdel was facing some difficulties in its development and hoped to get some support from them.

After the beautifully bound book was prepared, Shen Lin asked someone to send it to them.

Have the best hopes, but prepare for the worst.

The only remaining issues are those within the country.

He must quickly alleviate the internal conflicts among the people of Kazdel, industrialize the Originium industry in Kazdel, and solve their food and clothing problems.

There are not many countries around Kazdel that can offer assistance and are willing to establish diplomatic relations.

Syracuse, which borders Kazdel, not only suffers from food scarcity and a weak level of industrialization, but also has some families whose attitude towards the Sarkaz is not friendly, making it a low priority in foreign policy.

Victoria, Letania, Lateran, Ursus... these countries are not among those whose diplomacy should be considered.

After looking around, Shen Lin's gaze fell on the only two countries, Yan and Rembiko.

Who was in charge of diplomatic affairs in Kazdel before?

Thoughts flashed through Shen Lin's mind, and a compassionate figure immediately appeared in his mind. He sighed slowly and picked up his pen again to write on the letter paper.

A moment later, he picked up the wrapped letter and handed it to Sarkaz outside the door.

"Manris, could you please deliver this letter to Theresa?"

"It is my honor, Mr. Shen Lin."

……

With a soft footstep, a beautiful figure pushed open the door to the room.

She wore a pure white dress, the texture of which was as delicate as the finest clouds, and her long hair, as beautiful as a pink sunset, cascaded loosely down her back, exuding a sweet and warm aura.

The moment she appeared, the whole world seemed to fall silent, leaving only the gentle, spring-like aura emanating from her.

Theresa hadn't expected this man to reach out to her, just like when they first met in prison, only now the roles were reversed.

At that moment, at this moment.

When Theresa arrived, she kept reminding herself to stay calm, but when she met the man again, she couldn't hide her complicated emotions.

At this moment, the man sitting at the table smiled slightly and warmly invited Theresa to sit down.

"Don't worry, Theresa. This time I just want to have an open and honest talk with you about the future development of Kazdel."

"Of course, as an ordinary Sarkaz."

"..."

Upon hearing this, and looking at the man's slightly curved lips, Theresa's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly. She took a deep breath, trying to calm the urge to hit him.

"So, Shen Lin, what aspect of Kazdel would you like to discuss?"

"Theresia, although we have taken different paths, we share the same desire to build Kazdel and enable the Sarkaz people to live a better life here."

Shen Lin took out a sketch of Terra that he had drawn and placed it on the table. He pointed out the location of Kazdel to Theresa.

"You were in charge of all the diplomatic work in Kazdel before, weren't you, Theresa?"

"Could you tell me about Kazdel's diplomatic situation during your tenure?"

When the topic of work came up, Theresa suppressed all her emotions, her gaze completely drawn to the map drawn by Shen Lin.

"Previously, my assistant and I visited the surrounding countries of Kazdel one by one."

"Yan Kingdom and Rembiko have a relatively friendly attitude towards Kazdel, but despite this... their willingness to invest in Kazdel is also very low."

……

As Theresa recounted her story, and based on the diplomatic information she provided, Shen Lin felt a great weight lifted from his heart, just as he had anticipated.

He frankly told Theresa his purpose.

Kazdel is not suitable for agriculture; the effects of natural disasters have spread to almost the entire land.

If Kazdel wants to develop agriculture, it must build mobile cities and then dig up fertile soil from other places to continue its development.

However, Kazdel cannot wait that long, nor will other countries give Kazdel that much time.

"Importing grains and purchasing Originium mining and refining equipment?"

Theresa was momentarily stunned upon hearing the man's purpose, because seeking investment and expanding imports were not the same thing, and there was no problem with following the man's plan.

But the question is... where will this huge funding requirement come from?

She knew very well how strapped for cash Babel had been before, and simply didn't have enough funds to support Kazdel's operations.

Shen Lin did not hide this from Theresa. He handed her the factory profit margin table compiled by the Sarkaz Democratic Union and told her that the matter had received the support of most of the royal court.

With the unity of all parties, Kazdel's economy is now fully capable of operating healthily in the short term. The only problem is its single industrial structure and extremely poor ability to resist risks.

When Theresa learned that the royal court had made their stance clear, she fell silent for a moment.

One reason why Babel was struggling financially at the time was that the support from the various royal courts was limited, especially the Blood Demon Court, which considered not interfering with the construction of Kazdel as support.

She knew that the Tower of Babel was now defunct, and that it continued to exist only because of the contributions that Therese and Kazdel had made.

She hadn't expected Shen Lin to gain so much support from the royal courts in such a short time, especially since the Blood Demon Royal Court had directly stated his position.

"I promise you, Shen Lin, I will inquire about their willingness to cooperate, as you have instructed."

"But before that... there's something I have to tell you."

Feeling the man's gaze on her, Theresa took a deep breath.

She remembered that when she learned of the outcome for those Letanians and Victorians, she knew that things could not be resolved peacefully, regardless of how Kazdel responded to them.

"There's no going back now, Shen Lin. The future of Kazdel is entirely in your hands."

“The entrepreneurs from Victoria and Letania before them all had…”

Before Theresa could finish speaking, Shen Lin suddenly raised his hand and interrupted her.

"They are the Duke of Caesar from Victoria and the Elector of Wasserland, right?"

"..."

The man's calm words struck Theresa's heart like a heavy hammer. Her eyes widened instantly, as if frozen in place, her entire body abruptly stiffening.

She had thought that when she told him about that desperate situation, the man in front of her would either feel remorse or put on a show of bravado.

At this moment, the man even accurately revealed the names of the people behind them, something she had never expected.

Even the identities of those entrepreneurs were only revealed to her by Kal'tsit, who was in Sarkagon not long ago, through an informant and via letter.

How did he know?

Theresa took a deep breath, trying to calm her shock, but before she could speak, the man's jewel-like eyes suddenly looked out the window.

"What year is it in the Terra calendar, Theresa?"

"In 1067, there's only one month left until 1068..."

Upon hearing this time, a hint of emotion flashed in Shen Lin's eyes. He knew that Kazdel was about to enter a turbulent period.

This is a calamity that Kazdel is bound to face, and it is also the war he promised to the Blood Lord.

“I used to think that being backward meant being bullied and bowing down, but now I have to say that weakness is also our advantage, Theresa.”