Save the simulator and make Sarkaz great again!

Seemingly remembering something, Theresa quickly handed the report to Shen Lin.

“I’ve already reached an agreement with Rembiton, and they’ll be here soon to help us relocate our operations.”

"In addition, they are willing to provide us with technical advisors and mineral resources. Their only request is that we provide them with military-style training."

Shen Lin took the diplomatic report handed to him by Theresa, and was immediately struck by its incredible nature.

"Theresa, you didn't hold a knife to their throats and force them to sign, did you?"

The girl looked annoyed at the man's teasing.

"Actually, it's all thanks to you, Shen Lin, that this cooperation negotiation went so smoothly."

"Thanks to your efforts, Kazdel's image has gradually taken root in the hearts of people in the surrounding countries, and they are willing to believe in us."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lin immediately understood the implied meaning in the girl's words, and he suddenly realized what was going on.

So it turns out Theresa used some tactics in this negotiation.

"Theresia...do you know?"

"The luckiest thing for me is that I have entrusted you with the diplomatic work."

“At first I was worried that you might not be able to adapt, but you delivered a perfect score.”

Shen Lin had previously worried that Theresa wouldn't be able to accept this change in stance, and he was even considering whether it would be better to have Ramalyn assist her.

But now it seems his worries were completely unfounded. She did a great job with Rembiton. Beneath her seemingly delicate appearance lies an indomitable spirit.

Hearing Shen Lin's praise, Theresa's cheeks flushed slightly, and a hint of undisguised joy flashed in her eyes. Her lips unconsciously curved into a smile, like a flower blooming in early spring.

"Actually, I did find it a little difficult to get used to at first..."

Theresa realized that she had also lost her ability to perceive emotions after losing the Black Crown, which had indeed had some impact on her work.

"But when I think about how hard you've worked for Kazdel, I'm going to do my best to complete the mission."

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Now that Theresa had accepted this arrangement, Shen Lin decided not to hide it anymore and spoke frankly to Theresa.

"Terra is undergoing a transformation unseen in a century, and we must keep abreast of the times."

"Strengthening ties with other countries and opening up their markets is the only and inevitable path for Kazdel's development."

"Shen Lin, do you mean... you will continue to strive for such cooperation in the future?"

Shen Lin was quite pleased with Theresa's surprise, because for most Sarkaz people, having a place to shelter from the wind and rain was enough to satisfy them.

As for challenging the core countries of Terra, that's something they wouldn't even dare to dream of.

But now he will lead them to build an incomparably glorious Kazdel.

"Of course, given our current situation, we are not considering Letania, because the cost of cooperating with them is too high at present."

Theresa listened and nodded frequently. After all, the Elector of Letania had recently invaded Kazdel. Even setting aside the other party's attitude, the Sarkaz people in the country would find it difficult to accept if diplomatic relations were established.

"So our next plan is to open the door to Lateran diplomacy and work with them to create a peaceful and prosperous living environment."

When she heard that the man's next step was to establish diplomatic relations with Lateran, Theresa's jewel-like eyes lit up instantly.

Great minds think alike!

"So, Shen Lin, you mean the next step is for me to go to Laterano to establish diplomatic relations?"

Looking into the girl's sparkling eyes, Shen Lin hadn't expected that she would be so concerned about opening the gates of Lateran.

The Laterans don't seem to have offended her, do they?

In Shen Lin's plan, although Letania can fight, their territory will be difficult to manage after the battle - Sarkaz currently does not have enough talent to manage their territory.

If we can't take them down in one fell swoop later on, the management in the rear will easily fall into disarray, resulting in a situation where the front is under pressure while the rear is under pressure.

Kazdel will then find himself in a dilemma.

However, this is not a problem for Laterano. Although their mobile cities are not large, they have all the necessary resources, including food and minerals.

They are not only situated on the Talgan main vein, which has the richest reserves of Terra Originium, but also have a large number of high-value cash crops, mainly sugars, planted in the southeastern part of the land.

Most importantly... there are also a large number of precision Originium component processing plants over there. Specialized processing and electronic manufacturing industries can help Kazdel quickly catch up with Terra's development and achieve modernization.

This is a land kissed by angels.

Furthermore, the Sarkaz and Sarkaz are sworn enemies. There are no Sarkaz in Laterano; they are either expelled or have already perished under their guns.

At that time, as long as the past history is made public, the next expedition will surely be justified.

"Ahem... Although I would love to grant your request and let you witness that momentous occasion that will be remembered in history, there are more important matters for you to attend to."

"Eh?"

Under Theresa's questioning gaze, Shen Lin coughed a few times.

"With the mass production of automobiles, our rubber production has been unable to keep up. Before our reserves run out, I hope you will go to Sargon and inquire about their willingness to cooperate."

Befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones is also a strategy.

Moreover, Sargon is located in a tropical region with abundant rainforest resources and is also a major rubber-producing area.

Upon hearing this, Theresa suppressed her thoughts. She knew that what the man was talking about was also very important, as it concerned Kazdel's reputation.

“It may take me several months to travel back and forth to Sargon.”

"Over here in Naratlan..."

"give it to me."

"Don't worry, Theresa. Just like with Syracuse this time, I will give you a satisfactory answer when you return."

Looking into the man's determined gaze, Theresa's eyes sparkled with a crystalline light, as if countless stars were flowing within them, reflecting the joy and satisfaction in her heart.

The air in the room seemed to become warm and gentle at that moment, and the sunlight outside the window shone through the glass, gilding the two figures with a faint golden edge.

Replace war with negotiation, and eliminate hatred with agreements...

This is the glory that Sarkaz deserves!

Chapter Sixty-Six: The Dead Pilot

The morning sunlight streamed into the office through the glass windows, and a faint aroma of wine filled the air.

When Ersula opened the door, she was still holding her signature silver bottle.

Upon seeing Shen Lin, she shook the bottle in her hand, a lazy smile playing on her lips.

“The distillery in Syracuse sent over a new batch of samples yesterday, and I just poured myself a bottle. I heard that the recipe for this batch of wine is a family secret, and the taste is even more mellow than before.”

The man looked up from a pile of documents, glanced at the wine bottle in her hand, and shook his head helplessly.

"You went to the brewery again? I remember you were working on the production capacity report for the Seventh Industrial Zone yesterday."

"The brewery is now an important industry for us. As the vice president, I should personally taste their products, shouldn't I?"

"The report has been processed. Production capacity has increased by 12%. The Blood Demon craftsmen are more efficient than expected. They always complain about not having enough coolant."

"However, I have already asked the logistics department to solve the coolant problem."

Ersula noticed Shen Lin's gaze and handed the wine bottle in her hand to the man.

"How about it? Our Demon King, why don't you try a bite?"

Her smile held a hint of slyness, like a girl who had stolen a piece of candy, or a child who had successfully pulled off a prank.

"..."

Shen Lin was also curious about the taste of the wine in this world. With Ersula's slightly flushed cheeks, he took a sip and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

A tangy and mellow flavor spread across the tongue, just as Ersula said, the winemaking industry here is indeed among the best.

This can be considered as having core competitiveness in the market.

In the operation of a system, each gear has its own function, and the Sarkaz people will only begin to roar when all the gears start to turn.

"This is?"

As Shen Lin handed the bottle back to Ersula, she suddenly noticed a roll of parchment next to the man's table. Curious, she picked it up and looked at it.

"The living is matter shaped by order, and the devil is the closest thing to dead matter among the living."

"Chaos is their breeding ground; their arrival makes everything black."

"Light burns them like fire, and order pricks them like needles."

"Latlan is favored by the law, and Sakota is a people of order."

"So of all the races, the devils hate the Sakota of Lateran the most."

……

After only a few glances, Ersula was instantly enraged and slammed the translated scripture onto the table.

"How can these Sarkaz be so shameless!"

"We should shove this scripture down their pope's throat!"

Shen Lin pressed down on the trembling scripture, gold dust from the Lateran emblem seeping from between the pages and sticking to his fingertips.

"These are sacred words brought by the Sicilian lady from the Lateran monastery. Such accusations against us Sarkaz are commonplace in Lateran."

“To never talk about oneself is a very noble form of hypocrisy.”

"But these are all evidence, and like alcohol, their accusations against us will only fuel their anger."

Just as Ersula was about to say something, the phone on Shen Lin's desk rang.

It was Therese's communication.

Since gaining access to signal and using furnaces to power the city, the Sarkaz Democratic Union's work efficiency has increased significantly, and there is no longer a need for large groups of people to crowd into his office for even the smallest matters.

Shen Lin took the call.

“Your Highness, I am Theresis.”

"The prototype aircraft you requested has been assembled, and the craftsmen are performing final adjustments."

There was a hint of barely concealed tension in Theresis's tone.

"Would you like to come and inspect it now?"

Shen Lin and Ersula exchanged a glance, and seeing the curiosity in her eyes, he smiled slightly.

"Of course, we'll go now."

……

The bomber manufacturing plant was converted from a theater on the edge of a mobile city.

This location offers both privacy and prevents the noise from the factory, which operates day and night, from affecting the normal lives of the Sarkaz residents within the city.

The moment Shen Lin and Ersula arrived, all the Sarkaz artisans stood at attention and bowed to them.

Sparks from the metal welding fell like a meteor shower as Theresis strode toward them through the acrid smoke.

Lateran has terminated its trade in precision instruments with Syracuse, and the previous order of precision instruments has been held up at the border.

Looking at the bomber that was already partially completed, Therese's face showed a hint of helplessness.

"Currently, each bomber's systems are missing at least thirty-seven critical modules."

Despite the fact that Kazdel has achieved self-sufficiency in many heavy industries and even military industries with the help of Rembitox, Kazdel is now largely self-sufficient.

However, the manufacture of sophisticated electronic components remains an insurmountable hurdle for Kazdel at present.

For many systems, communication, navigation, and accurate positioning become impossible without these components.

Although these aircraft were manufactured according to Shen Lin's requirements, Theresis was not optimistic about their effectiveness on the battlefield.

"If Your Highness is satisfied with this, we will begin training the driver to start the first test drive."

He picked up a broken control lever from the ground.

"However, these aircraft operations may be a bit stiff, and pilots will need some time... to get used to them."

After all, Kazdel can't even muster twenty Sarkaz who can drive tractors, let alone get them to master these flying machines that are even more difficult than tractors.

Shen Lin's black trench coat swept across the cables scattered on the ground, and his fingertips brushed against the titanium alloy frame of the bomber.