Chapter 1092 Sea and Air Joint Security Circle
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The expressions of the representatives from various countries are different, but apart from the three major empires, they all have one thing in common in their reactions, that is, worry, undisguised worry.
"May I ask?" A tall, dark-skinned representative stood up. He came from the northwest border of the Ogule Tribal State. He was the leader elected by several independent city-states north of Moss Forest. He looked at Melita, with a very serious expression, "How strong is the dragon's magic resistance? How strong are the scales? Sorry, my question may be a bit offensive, but this is very important to us."
Melita seemed to have expected that someone would ask this question, she was very indifferent, and she showed a polite smile when she answered: "You don't have to be so formal. We established equal exchanges. As for your question... It is difficult to give an accurate and quantitative answer. After all, dragons also have strengths and weaknesses, and different dragons also have different power tendencies.
"Generally speaking, according to the standards of an ordinary adult dragon, all magic resistances are above the average level, in good health and without major diseases, and without professional combat equipment, most of the spells below the intermediate level will cause us serious damage. The damage...is zero. Middle-level spells can cause certain damage to dragons, but they need a certain amount and continuous attack, depending on the strength of the caster. If the Transcendent faces the adult dragon alone, the threat to us is still zero.
"High-level to legendary-level superhumans can effectively fight against adult dragons, but the weak bodies of most mortal races are still a fatal weakness-if you want to be safe and sound under the breath of dragon flames, you need the protection of strong armor and shields.
"The above is limited to the magic resistance of the dragon clan. As for the strength of our scales... do you know the city gates that are integrally poured with purple steel? There is a layer of finger-thick mithril plate on the top, which is about the same level as that of black dragons. Other colors The giant dragon is slightly weaker in terms of scale strength - it is equivalent to not lining the mithril plate."
The leader representative from the northern city-state stood on the spot and listened carefully to Melita's description. After the dragon ambassador's words fell, he thought about it for a moment and thought it was best not to swear here, so he sighed and sat down. .
Another representative couldn't help but stood up: "Then how should we... shoot down these dragons that you say have been 'expelled' by Tarrond? If they are as powerful as you said, then This has obviously exceeded the coping capabilities of many countries—perhaps the well-defended key points of the kingdom can deal with these attackers, but ordinary border areas do not necessarily have large armies stationed everywhere!"
"Dragon disaster", this is undoubtedly a slightly embarrassing word for the representatives at the scene but they have to face it. The envoys from Tarrond stand here with the wish to live in peace with the countries of the Loren Continent. However, their out-of-control compatriots are obviously not so harmless. I don’t know how many powerful dragons will harass Loren On the border of the mainland, these proven threats are far more lethal than the war of gods that has ended.
"This is exactly what I'm going to say next," Gao Wen stood up at this moment, he looked around the venue, and continued after everyone's eyes fell on him, "We form an alliance, first of all To solve the 'security problem', one of the initial tasks of the alliance is to deal with hidden dangers that threaten the security of member states, such as out-of-control dragons.
"One of the purposes of the alliance is that the member states watch over and help each other, and all countries have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the interests of the entire alliance. Under this premise, I call on the countries that are currently capable of fighting against the out-of-control dragon to be responsible for establishing 'sea and air forces' around the Loren continent. Joint warning circle', the specific implementation plan is as follows:
"Using the circumcontinental route as the base of alert, a series of maritime lookout posts, patrol ships, coastal ports, private fleets, etc. form a complete monitoring chain, always alert to threats from outside the mainland; set up air defense at each node of the alert circle Bases and anti-aircraft ships, military ports and other armed forces,
Defend the safety of the alliance member countries at any time;
"Considering that the out-of-control dragon may become a longer-term threat, the 'Joint Air-Sea Surrounding Circle' will also be run as a long-term project until the threat is eliminated, at which time we will meet again to discuss whether to maintain the alert A series of facilities and troops built during the period."
After Gawain finished speaking, he gave the representatives time to express their opinions. A gray elf with long hair and shawl stood up first, the representative from the Ogulei Tribal Country. Bai Zhi, the patriarch of the gray elves who has always had a good relationship with Cecil, this petite lady raised her head and said with a serious expression: "Who will be responsible for establishing this 'joint security circle'?"
Gawain looked at the Silver Queen Belsetia beside him, and Typhon Emperor Rosetta in the distance. After confirming his eyes, he retracted his gaze, nodded to the gray elf leader and said: "Cecil, Typhon, And the Silver Empire. The three countries will be responsible for establishing sea, land, and air defense lines according to their specific conditions. We have the ability to intercept small groups of giant dragons that harass the Loren Continent. The army shot it down. Also..."
As he spoke, he looked at Melita not far away, who immediately nodded and got up to respond: "Tallond will also send a certain amount of air power to establish this security circle with the countries of Loren. This is a difficult thing for us, but the Dragon Clan will definitely bear the responsibility it should bear to the end."
"You don't have to be so pessimistic, Miss Ambassador." Gawain looked at Melita and smiled slightly. "There will be three opportunities for dialogue first, won't you? I believe that most dragons who made wrong decisions did not do so spontaneously when they invaded other countries." In my heart, if they knew that there were other options, most of them would be willing to return to the civilized world."
As he spoke, he sighed slightly in his heart: No matter from what point of view, building a line of defense against the dragon disaster is an inevitable thing to do. On the one hand, it is indeed to ensure the safety of the members of the alliance. On the other hand, It is also to advance his plan to circumnavigate the continent and further ensure the Cecil Empire’s influence on the entire Loren Continent. However, this matter cannot be undertaken by the current Cecil alone—even if it is given a few more years of stable development, It is also difficult for him to establish a military force that can surround the entire Loren continent, so it is impossible to find some "helpers" to participate.
But he has no regrets about it. After all, from the very beginning, developing allies was his envisioned plan: this world is so vast, Cecil still has a long way to go, and now he has already sensed that the crisis is approaching With limited time and the current situation, it is impossible for him to solve all the dangers in this world by himself - in the final analysis, the power of heroism is limited, and the development of the world as a whole can bring greater hope.
While Gao Wen was thinking in his heart, Wenna Bai Zhi's voice came from the opposite side again: "Then who should bear the expenses required for the establishment of this joint security circle? What will the protected member countries have to pay in exchange for this" Safety'?"
There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world - even if children understand this truth, the gray elves who are very shrewd in business certainly understand this even more. The cost of such a "joint security circle" is undoubtedly extremely high. Even if the three empires and a group of giant dragons work together to protect the entire Loren Continent, it is not so easy for the members of the security circle to accept protection. We figured something would have to be paid to make this seem fair.
After all, the first tenet of the alliance mentioned by Gao Wen just now is "to watch and help each other, and all countries have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the interests of the entire alliance"-this sentence is understood from another level. , those who have the strength to contribute, those who have money to contribute money, those who have nothing... Then I am afraid that they will have to pay a higher price than money.
Gawain glanced at the gray elf, then cleared his throat and said, "Please rest assured, the purpose of our joint security circle is to protect our common land, not to blackmail or plunder any member state— —The countries receiving protection do not need to bear any military expenses or any form of 'employment costs', they only need to provide the necessary garrison places for fortification. Part of the operating cost of the joint security circle comes from Typhon, Cecil and the Silver Empire in the circumcontinental route Part of the revenue share will be borne by Tarrond. Considering that Loren Continent has not yet established a trade interface with Tarrond at this stage, Tarrond also has its own difficulties, and this part of the cost will be temporarily paid by Cecil."
Having said that, he paused for a moment, and then said: "Of course, as members of the alliance, the member states along the alert circle also have their own responsibilities—join the circumcontinental route, and then sign an alliance trade bill, and work together with us. Ushering in a more prosperous new era, this is the most fundamental and important contribution of the member states to the Union as a whole."
The representatives in the venue discussed in low voices for a while. They began to seriously examine this issue and ponder the hidden gains and losses behind the conditions proposed by Gao Wen. Many things were not difficult to consider. The tall man from the northern city-state union The leader quickly stood up: "In other words, only countries that are members of the alliance and join the circumcontinental route will be included in the alert circle?"
"It's inevitable," Gawain nodded. "We can't protect a country that actively wants to keep a distance from the alliance. This is also the most basic mutual respect, isn't it?"
"...Then can we think that this is still a disguised form of 'kidnapping' and 'blackmail'?" A representative who hadn't spoken much before couldn't help standing up and said, "Please forgive my direct words, I didn't mean to To speculate on this great plan with malice, but now that we have this meeting, there needs to be a little skepticism in the field, no? Now we have to join an alliance to be protected, and it sounds like people who don't join will Destroyed by a dragon, I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but... who can guarantee that everything that happened in Tarrond is true?"
Someone raised doubts, which was expected, but Gao Wen actually welcomed it very much, because only after fully questioning and clearing up doubts, can this newly established alliance have a more stable foundation and a future without hidden dangers. But this time he did not continue to answer, but Rosetta Augustus, who was sitting not far away, stood up.
"Please correctly distinguish between the concepts of 'kidnapping', 'blackmail' and 'reciprocity of rights and obligations'," Rosetta said in a low voice, calm but convincing, "First of all, the joint naval and air security circle is not Mandatory, anyone has the right to refuse to join, and has the right to choose to leave after joining. Even the entire alliance itself can come and go freely. If a member state believes that its interests and dignity in the alliance have not been guaranteed, Then they can withdraw at any time, as long as they do not attack other member states during the period of joining the alliance, this is not considered a breach of the alliance.
"Secondly, the protection of the joint security circle is a 'benefit' for countries that are unable to fight against the out-of-control dragon alone. It is also the basic right of member states to survive safely within the alliance system. To enjoy the rights, one must bear equal obligations and responsibilities , and I don't think that joining the circumcontinental route and accepting the alliance covenant is a matter of 'being blackmailed'. This is a matter that is beneficial to both parties.
"Finally, if there is any friend who has doubts about the Tarrond matter... I think this Miss Dragon Clan Ambassador has something to say."
Rosetta looked at Melita Purnia who was not far away, and after a slight nod, he sat back, and Melita stood up calmly, looking at the representative who spoke before with a blank expression.
"Talrond is open to the nations of the Loren Continent - we welcome new friends to visit our home at any time," she said unhurriedly, "Talrond will be in the Principality of the Holy Dragon and the capital of the Cecil Empire With the establishment of an airport, there will be at least three 'flights' to and from Tarrond every week. Although our transportation task is heavy, it is more than enough to carry a few extra passengers. And you can rest assured that the Dragon Clan will ensure that the passengers are safe throughout the journey. Safety—this gentleman, are you interested in applying for the first place?"
The face of the representative changed suddenly. He obviously didn't expect Melita to throw out such an "invitation" suddenly. The unexpected situation made him a little bit at a loss. After a short thought, he shook his head: " No...not this time. But if there is a chance in the future, maybe I will consider it."
Gao Wen subconsciously glanced at Melita - based on what he knew about Miss Dragon, he was almost certain that the "invitation" just now was Melita's impromptu play, and it probably had a little bit of resentment, but Thinking about it carefully, it seems that there are really many operable places...
I have to discuss it with her later to see if we can actually launch a "Visiting the Wasteland of Tarrond" project under the condition of ensuring safety. This matter requires a lot of protection from Tarrond, but the big deal is that the fees will be high One point, there are some people in this world who are willing to spend a lot of money to explore the mystery of the dragon... Explorers, those mages who are obsessed with various hidden knowledge, are richer than each other.
This is well done, and it might be a breaking point for Talrond, who is in a difficult situation. Maybe this is the first foreign exchange for these miserable dragons...
It took only a moment for these messy thoughts, and Gao Wen quickly put back the thoughts in his mind. He looked at the representative who was still a bit embarrassed, and after identifying the flag behind the other party and compared it with the one in his mind. After the information, he showed a smile on his face: "Actually, the question that Ambassador Seward raised just now is extremely normal. I think this is also what many people at the scene are worried about-a new organization needs to be fully established among its members. First of all, we must bring those doubts and hidden dangers to the surface, discuss and resolve them openly. This is also one of the purposes of the alliance: openness, transparency, honesty and mutual trust.
"Everyone needn't worry. Just as the establishment of the alliance has not yet been voted on, we are only proposing a plan for the sea-air joint warning circle and the circum-continent route, and it is not yet time for a vote.
"We all need to have a full understanding of the future of the alliance before we can make an accurate judgment, and now we've talked a lot about the crisis...it's time to talk about positive things."