What's wrong with building a steel torrent in a dungeon?

Galanodil said: "The city lord is right. The biggest focus for both of us is still within the army. But this is also what I am worried about."

"Where do I begin?"

"The reason why the guild expanded so quickly in the Soul River infrastructure competition was that the east bank of the Soul River was short of supplies and the living conditions of the soldiers were poor," Durren said. "If the dwarves took charge of all the supplies for the entire army and did it in an orderly manner, it would be much more difficult for us to infiltrate."

"I think you can rest assured about this," said Margaret. The reason why traditional armies are bad has nothing to do with the lack of supplies. "

"What does it matter?" Galannodier asked curiously.

"In traditional armies, officers never treat soldiers as human beings, but only as private property, my possessions. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to expect soldiers to receive any good treatment."

The military is Margaret's area of ​​expertise. She also added: "Perhaps the Elven Empire will not go too far for the sake of face. But I know the officers of the Holy Roll Empire, especially the Duke of Normandy's men, too well."

"They! Humph!" Margaret sneered, "They don't deserve to be called soldiers! They only know how to take bribes and enrich themselves. Just wait, they will be in disgrace in front of the huge amount of military pay and supplies. Even if there are elves supervising them, it will be useless! Because deep down, they don't think their subordinates are human beings! They only treat them as slaves!"

Afterwards, Durren shared a lot of information about the elves and dwarves, and explained the guild's next move. After the two profiteers (traitors) Fran and Margaret added fuel to the fire, a big net slowly woven over the sky of New Vienna, waiting for the prey to come in and fight with them.

Before they knew it, it was already late, and they finally ended the meeting reluctantly.

Margaret originally wanted to stay here and spend a few more days with Fran, but time was precious, and as a "puppet" emperor, it was not appropriate for her to disappear for too long, so she had to say goodbye to Fran reluctantly and leave on a snowy night.

The elves did not have this restriction, so they happily stayed here. Galannodier would go home with Fran soon to see some good things... uh, to see the new changes in the city of Aurora and Vienna.

As the host, Fran immediately prepared accommodation for Galanodil, right next to Fran and Christina, which was enough to show Fran's trust and attention to Galanodil.

night.

After Christina wiped off the hot pot stains on Fran's face, she said, "Sister, I don't know why, but I always feel like you're a little absent-minded about today's meeting."

"Absent-minded?"

"How should I put it..." Christina frowned, and then said, "This plan is obviously very important, but my sister did not interfere too much in the decision-making. Instead, she handed a lot of things over to Margaret and Galanodier. You did not intend to intervene in the firearms competition, and you did not send many officers."

"Except for paying for some supplies, I don't seem to have any real investment? It's all up to nature?" Fran added.

"Yes, that's right! It turns out my sister knew it too."

"My sister is the one who understands me!" Fran said, "I really don't plan to spend my time on this."

"But why?" Christina asked puzzledly, "That's the alliance between the Northern Alliance and the Chinese Alliance! And they are also expanding their influence into the Holy Roel Empire. Didn't you always say that you should not let others sleep soundly on your bed?"

"Because... New Vienna is not their main target at all." Fran said: "These old guys are very bad."

"What did you say??!! This isn't their main attack direction? Then where is it?"

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Chapter 274 The Real Battlefield

"This is where the real competition takes place." Fran led Christina to a map and pointed to the center of the map.

"This is... the Endless Sea?" Christina exclaimed, "But didn't we just fight the dwarves in the Endless Sea? You also wiped out the privateer pirates supported by the Northern Alliance. Logically, the dwarves retreated to the southern part of the Endless Sea, and you took control of the northern part of the Endless Sea. The powers are clearly divided and you don't interfere with each other."

"Can we and them really not interfere with each other?" Fran said with a smile

"Can't we?" Christina looked across the vast Endless Sea and said, "This ocean is so big that it can easily accommodate two forces."

As she spoke, Christina ran her finger across the map, and then said, "The trade route between the dwarves and the Indo-Asia continent, and the trade route between us and the Indo-Asia continent, these two sea routes do not intersect, and they are both under the control of their respective spheres of influence, so there will be no friction at all. Besides, the sea route is not like the land route, so what does it matter even if they intersect."

"No, no, no! Sister." Fran said, "There may be many overlords on a continent at the same time. But on the ocean, there is no such thing. Just like the two trade routes you mentioned, they seem to be independent of each other. But if one day I suddenly attack and cut off the route, how will the dwarves respond?"

Christina fell silent.

"They can't defend themselves." Fran said, "Because you can't build walls, trenches, or fortresses on the sea like you can on land! The attackers have to spend several times more force than the defenders to have a chance of conquering. There is only endless water with no defenses on the sea. In this case, the enemy can launch a sneak attack at any time if they want."

"The whole ocean is like a dark forest. No one knows if an arrow is aimed at them." Christina said, "Everyone is trembling with fear, walking on thin ice."

"That's right." Fran said, "Because each of us has the means to threaten the other, we are extra cautious. In this situation, any action you take will irritate the other party. For example, expanding the navy."

Christina said thoughtfully: "In recent years, the size of our fleet has been expanding again and again! Although we have always said that our expansion is only for the protection of trade routes and is not targeting any country. But from the perspective of the dwarves, we are forging a sword hanging over their heads. It is aimed at them. We can't refute it at all."

"The elves and dwarves are at peace, largely because the Saint Selux Sea and the Endless Sea are clearly separated, and the maritime forces of both sides do not overlap much." Fran said, "But we are different from the dwarves. The north and south of the Endless Ocean are just a general concept, and if we are not careful, it will lead to an accidental conflict. If we expand our navy, what do you think the dwarves will do?"

"They will also have to expand their military and increase their naval power." Christina answered directly: "Both sides will be involved in an endless arms race. Fundamentally speaking, the dwarves cannot bear to see a force that can stand on equal footing with them in the Endless Ocean."

Fran nodded, and then said, "That's right. That's why I said that the Endless Ocean is the focus of the dwarves. For the dwarves, losing the influence of the Calradia continent and losing a fleet are not terrible. What they are afraid of is losing their influence on the ocean. Without this influence, it means that they can't lead the Northern Alliance and can't use overseas colonies for their own use... This is fatal."

"Then why are they cooperating with the elves in the Endless Ocean?"

"To tie us down and buy them some time." Fran said, "In the eyes of the dwarves, the disastrous defeat in the last naval battle was not because they were weak, but because they did not use firearms. After switching to firearms, they have absolute confidence in defeating us again. All they lack is time."

"The elves seem to have the same idea." Christina said, "Recently, the elves have been frantically importing and producing firearms, and then equipping them in the army. From the intelligence I have gathered, the Elf Empire believes that they lost to us because of firearms. As long as they equip themselves with firearms, the invincible Elf army will easily defeat us."

"The elves and dwarves feel that time is on their side, so they want to find a place to delay us, preferably so that we can devote a lot of energy and have no time to take care of the military." Fran said: "That's why the Northern Alliance and the Chinese Alliance support Margaret with great fanfare. If they lose, they will just abandon Margaret, a discarded pawn, and there will not be much loss."

"I see." Christina said, "That's why my sister seems to be uninterested. In fact, she has other plans. But... after all, they are recruiting troops right next to us. It would be a bad idea to just leave them alone."

"Don't worry." Fran said, "I have already made a plan. Of course I have to take care of it. Their arrival this time is just in time for our military expansion plan. Let's just let both sides set up their formations and practice against each other. They want to forge a sword, so I will make a heart-protecting mirror."

"Besides that?" Christina covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sister always said that she doesn't like defense. So your real countermeasure is..."

Fran didn't say anything, but stood on tiptoe and poked two points on the map with her fingers.

Christina's pupils dilated instantly.

These two points.

One is the back garden of the Elf Empire - the Troll Empire.

One is the dwarfs' neighbor, the Orc Empire

If you want to sleep soundly on my bed, then I can naturally come to your bed.

You have allies? Don't I have allies?

If you want to stab me, then I can stab you too.

We'll see whose knife is sharper.

Christina fell into deep thought. Her vision, or the vision of the others, was still a little small after all.

"Okay, sister, let's stop talking about weird things and get down to business." At this moment, Fran changed the subject and her eyes climbed up to Christina's body.

"Business? What business?" Christina was stunned, but soon understood her sister's thoughts. She said with some fear: "Now? Don't forget that the priestess of Galanodil is sleeping next to us. If she hears it! It will be too embarrassing!"

"Don't worry, sister. The soundproofing here is very good (probably)!" Fran assured, patting her chest.

"I'd bet on you..."

"Besides, what if she heard it?" Fran asked, "Does she want to report us?"

"This is true...but..."

While Christina was still worrying, Fran had already started her action.

Fran untied Christina's skirt skillfully.

The skirt slipped down from Christina's hips, exposing her smooth legs without reservation. Christina subconsciously tried to cover them with her hands, but Fran had already pushed her gently onto the bed.

The next moment, the bed curtains began to sway, accompanied by suppressed moans.

"Sister...sister! Don't use those moves. We'll try the moves we agreed on when we get back... Stop! Go slower, I can't help myself..."

"Since you can't help it, just shout it out! Sister, trust me!! The sound insulation here is very good."

"Then... I'll trust you again. But since you did this, I won't be polite later!"

Christina's eyes were seductive, and then she was completely immersed in the tenderness.

On the other side, Galanodil, who was resting, suddenly opened his eyes.

As a divine magician, she possessed extremely powerful perception, and soon she heard faint humming sounds.

Although she was a virgin, she still had some basic common sense! She immediately realized what was happening next door. Her face flushed immediately.

"She...they actually have such a relationship. But they are both women, can they do such a thing? How can they do it?"

The image of two people lying down and grinding against each other immediately emerged in Galanodil's mind.

"Too! Too embarrassing!"

She quickly covered herself with the quilt.

Chapter 275 The Three Little Lambs

the next day.

Fran walked out of the room refreshed, and at that moment Galannodier also pushed the door open and walked out.

"Good morning, Master Priest! Did you sleep well last night?" Fran greeted him immediately.

"Ah! I didn't hear anything last night! I slept very well!" Galannodier said hurriedly.

"Didn't hear anything?" Fran frowned, as if there was something wrong.

Seeing this, Galanodil quickly changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, City Lord, where is the Saint Lady?"

"My sister. She went out early in the morning to do paperwork." Fran was interrupted by this and didn't think any further about it.

"Lady Saint is really hardworking. Aaahahaha." Galanodiel smiled awkwardly, then said: "By the way! Is the city lord going back to Vienna today?"

"Of course." Fran said, "Since I promised the High Priest that I would take you to visit, how can I break my promise? In the next few days, I will take the High Priest to visit Vienna and Aurora City. If the High Priest wants to see anything else, just tell me. We are comrades fighting side by side! Comrades. Please don't be polite.

"Thank you so much, Lord City Lord." Jialannuodil smiled and said, "Since we are comrades, you can change the way you address me. Just call me Jialan, otherwise it will seem too distant."

"Okay!" Fran said, "In that case, Jialan, don't call me City Lord! Just call me by my name!"

"Um!"

After a simple breakfast, the three of them rushed back to Vienna in a carriage.

Vienna was covered in snow at this time. The majestic and ancient building domes and the white snow of the Spring Festival formed a scene like an oil painting. Even Galanodier, who was in the capital of art, was attracted by this beautiful picture.

However, what attracted Galannodil most was not the city's exterior, but the bustling scenes in the city.

The whole of Vienna was bustling with people, with countless cars and horses passing by. People on the streets were wearing thick winter clothes, some enjoying the snow, some having fun, and were not bothered by the severe cold at all.

Thinking of the miserable scenes in the twelve cities built by the elves on the east bank of the Soul-Guiding River, Galannodier was full of admiration for Fran.

Along the way, Fran introduced the current structure of Vienna to Galanodier.

Previously, Vienna was divided into five districts: Upper City District, Lower City District, Gongshu District, Linjiang District and Great Lake District.

The upper city and the lower city were specially for the nobles to live in, but as the nobles fled in large numbers, they were forcibly demolished by Fran. Now it has become the largest textile market in Orila City, with rows of factories lined up, making people with obsessive-compulsive disorder express their satisfaction.

The riverside area and the big lake area were originally where the poor lived. The population was extremely dense, and the lakes nearby made it smell terrible every summer. After Fulan took over, the poor who lived in the low houses were attracted to work in factories and the army. In addition, Fulan's lake water was rectified, and this place became a famous tourist attraction.

The scenic spot makes visitors linger.

However, Galanodier's purpose of coming here was not to see the scenery, so at her request, the group's first destination was the textile factories in the upper and lower city areas.

As soon as I arrived at the textile area, I heard bursts of mechanical sounds.

"Jia Lan, it's quite noisy here, please wear earmuffs." Fran considerately put earmuffs on the other party.

Galanodil nodded gratefully.

After a while, a girl who looked a little reserved came over and said, "Hi, Master Priest! Let me introduce myself first. I am your guide, Vanessa."

"Hello, Vanessa."

Galannodiel took one look at Vanessa and immediately discovered her identity as a demon.

If a demon dared to walk on the street in the elves' land, he would be burned to charcoal. However, Galanodier also knew that demons and humans had already lived together here, so she didn't say anything.

Two days ago, Fran found Vanessa and told her solemnly that she had a difficult task to give her. Several important guests would come to Vienna in a few days, and she hoped that the smart Vanessa would act as a guide.

Vanessa originally wanted to refuse, but when she thought about Fran's promise to add chicken legs to her dinner, she readily agreed.

But she never expected that the important guest turned out to be the high priest of the elves.

To the demons, the elf priest is like an eagle to a rabbit, a pure giant to a human, a goblin to a female knight, an orc to a nun, and a yellow-haired man to the heroine...

As the backbone of the Holy Alliance, the elves have been hunting demons intensively in the main plane until now. So much so that some demons in the demon world firmly believe that the elves have horns and fangs and are extremely ferocious.

In Vanessa's mind, whenever the elves saw the demons, they would instinctively use the burning technique, and their enthusiasm was comparable to that of the female office worker who drank the strange liquid in the photo studio. The priests, who were clergy, were even more so. This made Vanessa instinctively feel scared.

Vanessa glanced at Galannodier somewhat awkwardly.

But she didn't expect that the elf priestess in front of her was so beautiful and elegant, like a goddess who was independent from the world. Vanessa was stunned.

Moreover, there was no hatred or resentment towards the demons in her eyes. It was as if she was treating an ordinary elf with such kindness.

Elegant, so elegant!!