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"Mr. President, war is imminent. This will be an opportunity to reshuffle every country on the Terra continent."

"It is impossible for Leitania to defeat all countries on its own, so we need a country to share the fruits of victory with us."

"—Then why us?"

Mark asked a very critical question.

"Colombia is the youngest country on this earth. We lack foundation, and the combat effectiveness of our army is even more incomparable to that of major powers."

"Why did you choose us instead of the military powers like Victoria and Ursus?"

"It's very simple."

Chen Qi, who already knew the answer to Mark's question, answered without any hesitation.

"Because the common goals of Letania and Colombia are actually the same."

"An old empire like Victoria is a huge threat not only to you but also to my country."

"We don't want countries like Victoria and Ursus to become permanent obstacles to our development."

“Therefore, we must all join forces to pull Victoria down from the ranks of the top powers!”

"Only in this way can we own the land under the sun!"

Common goals, common interests.

At this moment, even Mark had to admit that he was shocked and excited by the emperor's words.

If it weren't for the last bit of rationality pulling it back, it might have immediately cooperated with Qi and shown a strong desire to join the war.

But Mark calmed down and asked a key question.

"Well then, Your Majesty."

"How can I believe that after the fall of Victoria, you will not lead your army to destroy the new country of Colombia?"

"Ah."

However, in response to Mark's question, Chen Qi just smiled and gave an answer that no one present expected.

"I don't need to give you any assurances about this, Mr. Mark."

"You and I both know that if Victoria is divided between our two countries, then there will only be two of us left in the west."

"By then, a real battle for supremacy will inevitably break out between us."

Mark's bird-like face, which showed no emotion at all, did not affect Chen Qi's performance.

Chen Qi knew that he didn't need to play any tricks with the equally ambitious bird in front of him, because Letania and Colombia's goals were exactly the same.

They all want to be the overlord of this land.

Therefore, they are bound to become enemies in the future.

"But if Colombia doesn't cooperate with us, you may not even be able to make it through this stage."

“Therefore, Mr. President, you are left with only a temporary alliance with us, a country that will be your future adversary.”

"As long as you are willing to cooperate, then I can guarantee that we will not occupy Colombia's colony in Bolivar."

"If you don't want to..."

A smile appeared on Chen Qi's face again.

But this smile was full of danger to everyone present.

"Then I will have no choice but to join forces with Victoria and eliminate Columbia first."

"Compared to a decaying old empire, an emerging, continuously rising country like Colombia is the biggest threat that Letania needs to guard against."

"Mr. President, what do you think?"

This time, he faced the hand that Chen Qi extended to him.

After a moment of silence, Mark couldn't help but laugh.

Unlike other "beast masters", Mark knows very well who created him and what the purpose of his creation is.

It still remembers its father and the will he instilled in it.

Coordinate all wills and seize all truths.

Let Columbia be Terra’s “beacon”, Terra’s sword and shield.

This is Mark's best condolence to his father who created him and the civilization that has disappeared.

And it was not until now that Mark actually saw an existence that had the ability to hinder it and prevent it from achieving this ideal.

A... strong enemy.

For the first time, Mark felt a sense of excitement.

A kind of excitement called "fighting against a strong enemy of equal strength"!

Because in the conversation just now, Mark was convinced that he and himself were the same kind of "person".

They are not afraid of being called tyrants by future generations, nor are they afraid of being insulted as warmongers.

They all carry out their will to the end and follow the path they have chosen at all costs.

"Then we have a deal, your Majesty the Emperor of Leitania."

At this point, Mark no longer hesitated and seized Colombia’s only best opportunity to become a first-class power.

It stretched out its wings and placed them on Chen Qi's outstretched hand.

"I, Marc Max, President of Colombia, do hereby pledge."

"Before the day comes when Columbia and Letania compete for supremacy."

"Colombia will stand with Letania to the end!"

……

After seeing off the Colombian President, the atmosphere in the reception room fell into silence again.

After all, although the plan has been decided, they still have to face a more important problem.

"…It is not difficult to attack Bolivar. In front of our regular army, Bolivar's resistance army has almost no power to resist."

"But the question is, who should we send to lead the attack and occupy Bolivar's position?"

Gertrude looked at the map of Terra on the table, but she couldn't think of the answer to this question.

The reason is simple: Bolivar's geographical location is too far away from Letania.

"Bolivar is located at the northwestern tip of the Terra continent, bordering Colombia and close to the ocean. It is a country that is naturally suitable for secession."

"If used well, Bolivar will help us attack Victoria in the future, forming a double-sided situation for Victoria."

"But if the people we send fail your majesty... then the army we send out to conquer will never return."

After three years of elite education, Texas, although still immature, was able to analyze the war situation and also expressed his concerns.

“And Columbia.”

Laplander, who received education and training with Texas, also raised his own questions:

"Although we have reached a cooperation agreement with Colombia, we still have to be on guard against Colombia's sudden change of heart."

"So, if you want to send troops to attack Bolivar."

"Then, the man who leads the army must not only be loyal to your majesty, but also be a strong man who can sit in Bolivar."

After everyone’s discussion, the candidate can be said to have been basically locked in.

The only ones present who can call themselves strong are the Black and White Twins, Mace and Fremont.

But if loyalty is added in, then this candidate seems to be the only one left.

And Fremont is willing to cooperate with Chen Qi in order to explore the future path of the Sarkaz.

"——Boy, don't try to get me out of the way this time."

Before anyone could speak, Fremont snorted in annoyance and excluded himself as the candidate.

"I came here to find the answer to the Sarkaz in you, not to be ordered around by you."

"Now, the brother and sister have already started fighting. My hope of finding the answer before the Sarkaz civil war has been dashed."

"Now I have to hurry up and get some valuable knowledge from you. I can't leave Leitania!"

"Then the only candidate left is..."

As soon as Fremont said this, everyone's eyes were focused on the man who was wiping the sword and said nothing.

"...I have never led an army. I have always led small elite troops."

Gradually, he realized that this heavy responsibility could only be entrusted to his own mace. After taking a deep breath, he gave his own answer:

"If I could get a general, I might give it a try."

"——No need, mace, I already have a candidate."

At this moment, Chen Qi, who had been in deep thought, suddenly spoke and interrupted everyone's speculation.

It was at this moment that he seemed to have made up his mind and turned his gaze to a beautiful figure that no one expected.

"...Hildegard."

"Are you willing to lead the army to Bolivar and shoulder this burden?"

"Your Majesty (Qi)?!"

When Chen Qi gave his answer, no one present, even his sister Liselotte, had expected this answer.

Liselotte looked at herself in surprise, and the sister who was mixing coffee had a slightly complicated expression.

She had noticed that her sisters' attitude had become much softer since they and Qi had gone to Syracuse alone.

But she did not express her guess aloud, just thinking that her sister had adapted to this kind of life.

But today, Chen Qi is facing the situation of entrusting the heavy burden of a country to her sisters.

Liselotte couldn't help but stop thinking about it.

Could it be... after that time in Syracuse?

Hildegard, already...

"……why me?"

After a long silence, Hildegard, who had made the coffee, asked Chen Qi without even turning her head:

"Aren't you afraid that I will betray you when I get to Bolivar?"

"Not afraid."

Chen Qi's answer was very straightforward, and he smiled faintly:

"Not only because your 'Soul Chain' is still under my control."

"Moreover, I believe that you will do your best to make this the best in order to create a better Leitania."

"Occupying Bolivar will only benefit the future of Leitania."

"And I believe that you will rule the people of Bolivar in the most effective and correct way."

At this point, Chen Qi's expression relaxed a little, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"…It's just like when you were in Syracuse, you chose to agree with my approach."

Chen Qi didn't know that his words just now made the sisters' hearts beat involuntarily.

But the reasons for the sisters' cardiac arrest were completely different.

It was difficult for Hildegard to describe her feelings at this moment.

Was it joy? Or was it depression? Or was it anger out of shame, not wanting to admit that she recognized him at all?

But she had to admit that she was the best candidate.

She is powerful and extremely loyal to Leitania.

More importantly, she knew how to lead an army.

And she also had to admit...she would indeed do as Chen Qi said.