novellk Chapter 1383 Doubt and Joining
Chapter 1383 Doubt and Joining
Chapter 1383 Doubt and Joining
"One last item?"
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, Davis' nerves, which had just relaxed a little, tensed up again.
Long's face was full of nervousness and he asked, "Your Majesty, is there anything else you can do for me?"
"That is naturally about the relationship between us and you all."
Lei Xiao struck while the iron was hot and directly addressed the other party's concerns. He looked at Davis and the other dragon generals and said, "I believe that His Royal Highness Prince Zhan Yi and you have already noticed that the human race, dwarf elves, tree people, wood elves, and flower elves have formed an unbreakable alliance."
"Even the trolls and tauren have expressed their willingness to join, and with the addition of the ancient dark elves, this area is still lonely now, with only the force represented by you left."
Lei Xiao had a faint smile on his face, and said calmly: "Our next goal is to continue to go deeper into the outer domain. We will never allow any unstable factors to appear in the rear. We will also eliminate any unstable factors at all costs. Your Highness Prince Zhan Yi and everyone else understand what I mean, right?"
"If you don't join, will you be destroyed?"
Davis took a deep breath and looked at the dragon generals around him, including Nar, and saw a hint of hesitation in each other's eyes.
They had already thought of this just now, but they didn't expect Lei Xiao to go straight to the point and speak so bluntly.
As for why Davis and others were hesitant, it is actually not difficult to understand.
Because they all clearly understood that although Lei Xiao had always emphasized that the alliance was a win-win relationship, it was not actually the case.
Through a series of previous contacts, they have clearly understood that this is clearly a huge force headed by the human emperor Lei Xiao, and the power in Lei Xiao's hands cannot be shaken at all.
Especially the dwarves, tree people, wood elves, and later flower elves who joined first, not only did they obey the orders of the human emperor, but they also had an inexplicable fanaticism that was simply unbelievable to them!
After all, although they had limited knowledge of the dwarves, tree men, and wood elves on the south side of the Fluorescent Valley, the Flower Fairy City-State was their old rival, and had caused them a lot of trouble over the centuries.
If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have imagined that the flower fairy queen, who was usually so arrogant, contemptuous and ruthless, would look at the human emperor as if she had seen a long-lost god, and she couldn't wait to kneel down at the human emperor's boots. Can you believe this?
Even if the human emperor rescued the flower fairy army, it was based on his own interests and the situation at the time. This is something everyone knows, but it wouldn't come to the point where even the flower fairy queen would have to throw herself at the expense of him, right?
As for the dwarves, tree people and wood elves, there is no need to mention them. They have basically become the followers of the human emperor.
Davis and others racked their brains to figure out, what kind of charm did a once unknown human emperor, who had just stepped into the outside world, have that made these foreign forces willing to bow their heads and even submit to him?
Could it be because of this divinely favored place? That doesn't make sense.
Even though the Land of God's Favor is extremely convenient and powerful, it can only play its due role with the support of its own powerful strength. It is obviously impossible for the human race to achieve its current status simply by relying on the Land of God's Favor.
What kind of magic potion did the human emperor give to the princes and nobles of these forces to make them all choose to bow down at the feet of the human emperor?
In this foreign land where the strong are respected, it is an incredible thing no matter how you think about it.
In addition, during the previous siege, Davis and others discovered something extremely shocking and confusing.
That is, whether it is the dwarves, tree people, wood elves, or even the flower elves who have newly bowed down to the human emperor, many soldiers' equipment, distributed magic potions, magic scrolls and other magical items have suddenly reached an unprecedented new height, which can be called a complete transformation.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is even comparable to some second-rate forces and far exceeds the foundation of third-rate forces.
Especially for the dwarves, tree people, and wood elves who have not been able to participate in the Shadow Fair for hundreds of years, both their equipment and other magical items should have become increasingly scarce. Unexpectedly, the opposite has happened, and they have become increasingly powerful.
This enviable and puzzling point cannot possibly be related to the human emperor, right?
There is absolutely no possibility of any relationship. After all, the human race has been away from the outside world for a long time, and is in a state of insignificance in all aspects. How can it be possible to provide help to the outside world races? Isn't this the opposite of Tiangang?
Thinking of this in his mind, Davis calmed his confused mind and focused his thoughts back on the present.
Apart from the fact that he would be at the mercy of Lei Xiao once he joined the alliance, there was another point that made Prince Zhan Yi cautious.
That is, judging from the current situation, Lei Xiao has completely taken control of everything, and other forces also follow Lei Xiao's lead.
This undoubtedly means that if they join as latecomers, due to their distant relationship, they will most likely be ranked last in terms of interests and other aspects, and may even be used as cannon fodder, which is obviously unacceptable.
"But if we don't agree, with the methods used by the human emperor, I'm afraid we will really cease to exist."
Caught in a dilemma, Davis swallowed involuntarily and subconsciously turned his gaze to Ruth, with a look that was a mixture of request and inquiry.
For more than a thousand years, the light half-elves and the dragonborn have maintained secret contact, and the former often regard themselves as protectors. That is why the dragonborn will choose to cooperate with the light half-elves without hesitation, even at the risk of offending all the surrounding forces at the same time.
Of course, in addition to this, the light half-elves also promised a lot of benefits and advantages, many of which are what the Dragonborn most urgently need, which is also an important reason why the Dragonborn made up his mind.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Davis turned to Ruth for help in the current situation.
Even though Ruth now has a very good impression of Lei Xiao, after all, the final result is that Lei Xiao took control of the ancient mine and reached an agreement with Ruth to obtain the black crystal ball.
"Don't worry, Your Highness Prince Zhan Yi. The reason why His Majesty said this is not because he intends to make enemies with you, but to express his determination. You don't have to be nervous."
As a vital figure among the light half-elves, Ruth was naturally very clear about all of this.
She first smiled to ease the atmosphere, then looked at Lei Xiao and asked, "Your Majesty, can you tell me why you want to lead everyone present into the depths of the Outer Realm? With your current power, you have completely controlled this area and can live and work in peace and contentment."
"With your intelligence, Lady Ruth, you must have guessed it a long time ago. After all, General Jace just said that he wanted to join me in the quest for the truth of the world that has been lost for three thousand years, that is, the truth of the blank era."
Lei Xiao smiled faintly and said bluntly: "But there is also a crucial premise, that is, we can safely survive the catastrophe that may come at any time."
"Therefore, we must find more comrades. Only by gathering more strength can we have a greater chance of surviving the catastrophe. As long as the people who come have no grudges against us and are not enemies of the Ten Thousand Races, we will welcome them with open arms."
"Otherwise, once the disaster strikes, everything will be destroyed. What's the point of this little peace now? We will still be annihilated by the disaster. As the emperor of the human race, I must lead my people and friends to truly overcome the crisis, rather than welcome the arrival of destruction in fear and false peace."
"In other words, everything I do is just for the continuation of human civilization and the civilization of my comrades, nothing more."
“No matter how severe the disaster, I will ensure that the flame of human civilization will not be extinguished. This is my root, my responsibility, and my obsession, because we have no way out.”
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, not only did Ruth, Mellen and other light half-elves all show a look of nobility on their faces, but even Davis, Nar and other dragon generals had the same expression.
Even the first-rate forces standing at the top of Outland, due to complex reasons such as resources, technology, and arrogance, only attempt to remain unscathed in the face of the Cataclysm. They will hardly choose to cooperate with others, let alone look for burdens that hold them back.
As for some other forces that band together for warmth, not only is their influence relatively limited, but they are also unwilling to easily accept unfamiliar forces due to various interests and resource issues, and may even choose to bully the weak.
As the human race has been away from the outside world for a long time, they actually plan to embrace all forces. This is undoubtedly something that ordinary people can hardly imagine and achieve.
"Your Majesty, I understand your ideal, but this road is so difficult that even any first-class force standing at the top of all races cannot achieve it. What stands in your way is only an increasingly terrifying behemoth, with a strong foundation that you cannot imagine, and also possesses strength that you cannot imagine."
Ruth's starry eyes were filled with solemnity. She said solemnly, "They have monopolized all high-level magic technologies. Their arrogance will never allow them to surrender. They even have the terrifying ability to destroy all of you in the blink of an eye. Do you really intend to compete with them?"
As Ruth finished her words, the air in the entire command hall became much thicker.
Whether it was the other light half-elves such as Myron, our leaders such as Broy, or Davis and others, all of them had solemn expressions on their faces.
Let alone those first-rate forces standing at the top of all races, even if we face a second-rate force, considering that we have experienced several fierce battles and our strength has been greatly reduced, it is difficult for us to be sure of a complete victory.
Of course, Broy and others who have witnessed Lei Xiao's talent also clearly understand that as long as we are given enough time, everything will be solved.
But the outside world is unpredictable, and the deeper you go, the more turbulent it becomes. Even in this fierce battle around the ancient mine, we were forced to fight hastily without any rest. Do we really have that much time?
Furthermore, facing the extremely uncertain catastrophe that could come at any time, time is extremely tight. If there is a chance to move forward, why would we choose to stay where we are? What is the difference between this and staying in a magic trap that could explode at any time?
Just when everyone was in awe, Lei Xiao smiled calmly and responded, "Mr. Ruth, I've already said that we have no way to retreat. Do we have any other choice but to keep moving forward?"
At this point, Lei Xiao stopped smiling and said seriously, "Rather than sitting and waiting to die, I would rather move forward."
"I understand. Perhaps one day, we, the light half-elven warriors, will fight alongside the human majesty."
A touch of approval and expectation welled up on Ruth's fair face, and then she said, "But the premise is that you can really successfully reach the depths of the Outer Realm. In addition to the first-rate forces standing at the top, there are many second-rate forces that cannot be underestimated. There are many that even we would not provoke casually, and there are even some low-key forces that make it difficult for us to figure out their specific strength."
"Thank you for your advice, Excellency. I also look forward to meeting the mighty army of the light half-elves."
Lei Xiao maintained a polite smile and nodded slightly.
"This is not advice, just a friendly reminder from a friend."
Ruth also smiled, then turned to Davis and nodded slightly, saying, "Your Highness, we have no objection to the proposal of the Human King. As friends who have known the Dragonborn for a long time, we also hope that you can successfully survive the Great Cataclysm. After all, it is an unknown and terrible disaster that even first-rate forces are not sure of being able to contend with."
"Thank you for your advice, Ms. Ruth. I know what to do now."
Seeing Ruth's high opinion of Lei Xiao, coupled with Lei Xiao's previous words, Davis, who was also the regent, simply gritted his teeth, patted his chest and saluted Lei Xiao, saying: "We, the Dragonborn, are willing to stand with His Majesty the Human and everyone present, and become comrades-in-arms fighting side by side!"
After Davis finished speaking, other dragon generals including Nar also lowered their dragon heads to Lei Xiao with respectful expressions on their faces.
Seeing this scene, everyone present couldn't help but feel excited and delighted.
With the addition of the Dragonborn, we have essentially gained complete control of all areas on both sides of the Fluorescent Valley!
"Thank you for your trust, His Royal Highness Prince Zhan Yi. You have made the right choice, and you will definitely be proud of your choice today. After the battlefield is cleaned up, I will go to you in person and give you some small gifts."
Lei Xiao gently patted Davis' shoulder armor, clapped his hands and said to everyone, "Okay, let's end this meeting here. Ice Stone City will send you off. Please do your job and recuperate as soon as possible."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and quickly took action.
Ruth and other light half-elves took a short rest in Ice Stone City, preparing to return to the mine to obtain the black crystal ball.
When the command hall became quiet, Lei Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat in a chair to rest for a while. But at this moment, a slender and tall figure came in front of him again.