This Game is Too Real

   Chapter 457 Ultimatum

   It has been more than a week since the Lion Kingdom regained its entire territory.

  Summer had already seen the hope of restoring the country.

   However, what surprised him was that, despite having a great advantage, the alliance's army stopped at the northwest border of Oasis No. 9. Not only did they not intend to move forward, they even dug trenches and built fortifications on the spot.

   is more than that.

   What made Summer even more uneasy was that he heard from acquaintances on the Lion Kingdom side that the king of the Lion Kingdom was considering consolidating the covenant with the alliance through marriage.

   Not even just that King Edward.

  Prince Winter is also eyeing unmarried managers.

   It's a pity that he doesn't have a daughter of the right age, and he's recently considering adopting a righteous daughter from his subordinates.

   What's even more unscrupulous is a certain duke who even sent his daughter to the manager's palace as a servant!

  What kind of rough and tiring work can a pampered noble lady do?

   Isn't that a joke?

   He can figure out what kind of abacus that guy is playing with his feet!

   Too shameless!

   Unlike the Honey Badger Kingdom, the Lion Kingdom does not stipulate that only a few wives can be married. And because there are too many descendants, those nobles who claim to abide by the tradition actually don't care whether the blood will flow out.

   Thinking of those shameless guys who can really do shameless things like betraying his daughter, he couldn't sit still, so he immediately applied for an interview with the manager of the alliance.

  Browsing Room.

   Looking at Chu Guang sitting on the sofa, Summer took a deep breath, intending to get straight to the point, so he said in a serious tone.

   "Dear Manager... May I ask what you think of my sister, Miss Avni?"

  Chu Guang was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the young man in surprise.

   Just now, he was still thinking, did this guy think that the advance of the Alliance's front line was too slow, and ran to urge him to hurry up.

  Why did you suddenly mention Avni?

  Chu Guang thought for a while and said.

   "Avne is a diligent and inquisitive girl. People who work with her have very good comments on her. You don't have to worry about her too much."

  Although we haven't had much contact during this time, considering the diplomatic issues, Chu Guang still asked the person in charge of the trade union to inquire about Avni's situation.

  According to the description of a girl named Frost Snow, the little princess from the Honey Badger Kingdom is modest, gentle and kind, generous and decent, without the shelf and temperament of a noble lady, and she also cherishes the books in the library.

  Although this set of rhetoric may be a filter with a little personal factor, but to enable people to produce these beautiful filters, there must be some likable sparkle.

  A person does not have a favorable impression of another person for no reason.

   However, the prince named Summer did not seem to be satisfied with his evaluation, and he continued to ask.

   "...I care more about your evaluation than others, Dear Manager, or please allow me to put it in a more straightforward way."

  Summer nodded slightly and continued in a very soft voice, "From the perspective of the opposite sex, what do you think of her?"

  Chu Guang looked at this guy with a strange expression.

   "...no particular opinion, what's wrong?"

   Seeing that the manager did not understand his suggestion at all, Summer suddenly felt a headache.

   may be the euphemisms of the nobles are not very useful for him.

   Maybe I should be more direct.

  Summer gritted his teeth, put down the restraint in his heart, and said with a deep breath.

"I asked my sister, and she spoke highly of you. She and I said that your wisdom is like the stars in the sky, you can feel peaceful just by standing next to you, and she would like to spend the night with you if possible. chatting…”

  Chu Guang coughed dryly, interrupting this guy's nasty speech.

   "...if you have anything to say, just say it directly, don't compliment me in such a roundabout way."

   Let this guy go on, he's worried that his toes will dig through the soles of his shoes.

  Summer almost choked on his own saliva when he heard this.

   He has said it so directly, and even improvised a love poem.

   How to be direct! ?

   completely put down the last trace of euphemism, and he said with a slightly broken mentality.

   "I'm here to match my sister, are you willing to marry my sister?"

  嗐.

   That's it.

   This guy came to find him at night just for this, and Chu Guang was speechless for a while, and leaned back on the sofa.

   "In the alliance, personal feelings are private matters. We will not confuse private matters with public affairs, let alone engage in political marriage."

   I didn't expect Chu Guang to refuse so bluntly.

  Summer's expression was a little disappointed, but he still wanted to fight, but he heard Chu Guang continue.

   "I should have said something similar before."

   "If you have nothing else to do, please come back."

  …

   Leaving the shelter, Summer, who was standing on the square, was at a loss for a while, but he was not willing to give up, and after a few hesitations, he went to his sister's place.

   After listening to her brother's narration, Avne sighed softly, closed the book she borrowed from the library, and the notes she had copied on the side.

  Summer glanced at the text on the cover of the book from the corner of his eye.

   "Research in Classical Economics: The Contradiction and Evolution of Production Relations and Productivity"

   He vaguely remembered that the book Afne had read before seemed to have the same name.

   It's been so long, and I haven't finished reading it yet.

   "You shouldn't be looking for him."

   "Why." For Afne's statement, Summer felt disapproval for a while.

   While it’s true that no progress has been made, he doesn’t see anything wrong with it.

  Those who have ideas in the Lion Kingdom have already lined up in a long queue. If you don't take the initiative on your own side, wouldn't that give away the great advantage?

   Looking at the second brother who was not convinced, Avni continued.

   "He thinks the alliance may be more important than himself. How could he agree to such a request with possible conditions at this time?"

   Summer said without hesitation.

   "Is there any conflict? Since the alliance is more important than yourself, you should consider the issue of the heir as soon as possible."

  Avne shook her head.

   "If you say something like this, it means you don't know the alliance."

   It’s okay if you don’t understand…

   Do you know well?

  Summer wanted to ask this question very much, but after thinking about it, he still didn't say it.

Because he suddenly thought that some time ago, he had been taking care of things related to the refugee camp with Princess Teresa in Fallen Leaf City, while Avne went to Dawn City, the capital of the alliance, to help organize books. Well, I really don't know more about the alliance than my sister.

  Avene paused and continued in a gentle tone.

"The alliance is not an alliance of one person, but an alliance of all the survivors who have suffered... He always said this to people, and every time he mentioned it, the little girl named Frost Snow looked in the eyes Always shine."

   "Frost Snow?"

"Well, my friend, it's not just her, of course, but everyone else. They're united under the banner of Vault 404, allegiance to the stewards, but not just to the stewards. The alliance belongs to them, not theirs Alliance. At first I didn't understand what kind of kingdom this was, but then I gradually understood."

   "Understand... what?"

   Looking at his brother who still didn't understand, Avne said in a serious tone.

   "An alliance is not a kingdom, an alliance is an alliance."

   That voice seemed to carry a trace of beautiful longing, or yearning.

  Summer's expression was slightly stunned, looking at this younger sister who seemed to be getting more and more unfamiliar.

   When did she become like this?

   After a while, Summer's Adam's apple moved slightly and said.

   "...Are you thinking about changing jobs?"

   Avne was stunned.

"why?"

  Summer picked a euphemism.

   "These books affect you too much, you should read something more suitable for your age-"

   "A picture book?" Avne stared into his eyes, "You said, I'm no longer a child, why do you want me to read those childish things? Besides, you know it's fake."

  Summer: "But at least it won't give you some weird thoughts..."

   Avne said seriously.

   "I don't think there's anything strange about it, problems don't go away just because we turn a blind eye, and as productivity develops, we'll have to face those problems one day."

  Summer interrupted her unworldly argument with a cough.

   "Let's talk about your life events."

   Of course he knew those things.

   But from the standpoint of the royal family, that's not something he should consider.

   He needs to maintain the rule of the Honey Badger royal family in Oasis 3, and then he considers making the people living there better.

   This is his duty and responsibility.

   Avne nodded and stopped, waiting for her brother's hair to fall.

   Anyone has the right to pursue their own happiness, but she is very clear that this does not include herself who was born in the royal family.

  The aura of the royal family has given her a lot, and she deserves to respond to people's expectations of her.

   It would be a bit too selfish to forget about these because of a sentence of freedom.

"...we need alliance friendship, now and in the future," Summer paused, "but the league's administrators have no interest in the marriage I'm proposing. I'd like you to be more proactive, of course...how to handle this. The degree, the decision is up to you."

   Hearing her brother's words, Avne breathed a sigh of relief.

  Although she is ready to sacrifice her personal happiness for the family, emotionally speaking, she is of course more willing to marry her sweetheart.

   It’s great that you didn’t forcibly betroth yourself to someone else.

   "I see, but I still want to say that you are too anxious about this matter."

   "Our war with the Legion is not over yet. That lord will not be willing to put too much energy on the battlefield. Talking to him at this time will have the opposite effect."

  Summer frowned involuntarily, and gradually realized this.

   He admits that he may indeed be impatient. The reason why the Alliance is holding back may just be because they are not ready to continue to advance the front, and they are not planning to give up on themselves.

   calmed down again, he looked at his sister and asked.

   "Is there any remedy?"

  Avene nodded lightly.

   "Of course, if you want to be recognized by him, the best way is to make achievements that can be seen by him, rather than staying in Dawn City like now and making him think you are idle."

  Summer humbly asked.

   "Then where do you think I should go?"

  Avene continued.

"Returning to Ye Yecheng is a good choice. The alliance intends to build roads and railways to the Lion City in the Lion Kingdom. As a transportation hub connecting Luoxia Province and River Valley Province, the development of Ye Yecheng will be very important... Every The sub-manager came to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to inspect the work and mentioned that place the most. He hoped that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry could study and introduce more favorable policies to help the development of Leaf City.”

   "Business is only one aspect. The resettlement of refugees is also a big problem. You can see that Princess Teresa is very smart. She has been working hard to prove that she can do it well."

   Looking at her brooding brother, she continued.

   "There is no place like a palace in the alliance, maybe you should try to change your mind."

   "As for my business, don't worry too much... Our home is after the war, not now."

"Please give me some time."

  …

   "Wasteland OL" official website forum.

   Today is also as happy and lively as ever.

   Luo Yu, who picked up the SSSR-level **** pet, excitedly shared his experience of raising a baby on the forum, and a large group of single dogs were helping him with ideas purely based on imagination.

   Mosquito quarreled with a few power players about whether to install motors and batteries for "Destroyer 2".

   The explosion of "Battle Royale" in Ideal City, this time even Fang Chang is envious, and he chases Mole to ask if he is short of funds or if he wants venture capital.

  Professor Yang and Brother Yeao lost money and were in a bad mood.

  Especially the latter, lost a huge sum of money for a cup of milk tea, and posted more than a dozen posts on the forum clamoring for a refund.

   Surprisingly, many people pleaded for him.

   A considerable number of people who eat melons said that the forum cannot be without a version of pets, just like a watermelon cannot be without its rind, without Brother Yeao’s saucy words, it always feels like something is missing.

   Of course, in addition to those watering posts, what interests players the most is the content related to the new version.

   It has been a week since the Beta 0.4 update of the "Ocean Trade" system, and finally some players have explored the ocean at the end of the land!

  Tail: "Ooooo! The sea! Tail saw it! (ω

   Crow: "The sea?! Where did you see the duck?"

  Tail: "Silver Moon Bay!"

   Quit smoking: "What the hell? Why did you all go there?"

   Gale: "Cow batch..."

  The edge of the water: "I searched for a long time, but I couldn't find the entry for this settlement in the official website setting set."

  Tail: "In the southernmost part of Oasis No. 4! The largest commercial city in the Hump Kingdom! There are many beautiful houses there, as well as yachts and sailboats! By the way, the map of this game is really super big!"

  Siss: "Oh! Huge!"

  Roshan Da Momo: "+1!! The port can also charter boats to go out to sea! I heard from the sailors there that if you sail south, you can see an archipelago!"

  Quit Smoking: "6666!"

   If you don’t count Fangchang who flew to the east coast, this is probably the first time players of “Wasteland Online” have explored the sea in the game.

   Hearing that there are so many unexplored areas, both cloud players and players are excited.

   At this moment, a certain sewer **** of war jumped out.

   Picking up trash, level 99: "Brother Meng, do you want to see the speed of the sea! Let's form a team to go south!! (smiling

   What is difficult for a strong man: "I, I, I!"

  I want to be quiet: "Take me, old driver!"

  …

   Oasis 9.

   Northwest Front.

   Commander Quan Shui, who was sitting in the front-line command post, frowned slightly at the aerial photos taken by the reconnaissance plane.

   "Something's wrong..."

   Hearing his muttering, Mole, who was sitting across from the command table and drinking tea, glanced at him.

   "What's wrong?"

   "Look at this photo," Quan Shui put a few photos in his hand on the table and slid it over for him, "This is taken by the Goblin Corps plane over the southeast part of Oasis No. 3."

   For these photos, they paid the price of two pilots.

   But for valuable information.

   Everything is worth it!

   Mole stared at these photos for a while, and his eyes suddenly showed a surprised expression. I saw that on the stacked sand dunes, there were trenches that stretched for hundreds of kilometers.

   Behind the trenches were dotted with camps of the Legion.

   The layout seems to be loose and random, but in fact it contains a mystery. No matter which position is attacked, it will be attacked from at least two directions, or even three directions.

   "Hey... The scale of this camp is not small, I'm afraid there are a lot of people stationed there!"

Commander    Spring Water shook his head.

   "More than a lot, I think at least ten teachers!"

   "Ten divisions?!" A surprised expression appeared on Mole's face.

   A division is equivalent to a 10,000-strong army, which means they have deployed nearly 100,000 people on the border? !

Where did the    Legion come from so many people!

   And can their logistics keep up?

   "This is just what we saw. Their logistics team did not appear in the aerial footage. It should be a little deeper."

  The spring commander paused for a moment and continued.

   "The next thing we will face is probably the main force of the legion!"

   Mole frowned slightly.

   "You mean... Clone Corps?"

  Commander Quan Shui nodded with a sullen face.

"Um."

  The kind of clones with unsound minds may not be very strong in single combat, but under the command of the grass-roots officers of the legion, they will fight like undead without fear of death until the last soldier falls.

   Morale never wavers.

   Neither machine gun fire nor artillery bombardment will make them surrender.

   This is the hardest part.

  When the number of clone troopers reaches a certain scale, the fighting power that erupts is far beyond those of the retinue army!

  Quan Shui remembered that when he was still on the forum, the Trailblazer had just arrived in the northern suburbs of Qingquan City, and Vault 404 encountered a thousand clones of the Legion.

   At that time, the thousand-man team was led by Vanus, with about 2,000 people.

   In order to get rid of those clones, the Pioneer almost did everything possible, and even used a tactical nuclear bomb to get rid of the troop with the cooperation of the players.

  100,000 teams…

   And it is also equipped with sufficient weapons, ammunition and support firepower.

   There is a hunch in the spring water.

   Their opponents are about to make a real move...

  …

the other side.

   Chu Guang, who was inspecting the new industrial area of ​​Auroville, suddenly received a telegram from the Bugra Free State.

   To be precise, this telegram was not sent to the Alliance by the Bugra Free State, but was sent by an informant entrusted by General Griffin.

The    telegram was very short.

   There are only two lines in total, apart from the title of the title and the signature of the inscription.

  […You are limited to return the Heart of Steel and all the prisoners within 30 days, and withdraw all troops from Luoxia Province. 】

  【This is the ultimatum! 】

   glanced at the contents of the telegram, Chu Guang laughed, didn't take the warning seriously at all, and handed it to Lu Bei who was following him.

   Thirty days?

   Ultimatum?

The    alliance is not frightened.

   From the beginning of this war, he never expected that the two sides would reach it, and Griffin would definitely rack his brains to convince the top of the legion to send more support from the west of the great desert.

   If these wolves are not beaten, and they abandon those unrealistic fantasies, this war will not end.

   It is not enough to beat Hu Congjun to the ground.

The    Alliance will sooner or later have to fight with the main force of the Legion.

   This opportunity is coming soon.

   Following half a step behind Chu Guang, the corps commander of the 1st Corps said in a deep voice.

   "According to front-line intelligence, the Legion has deployed more than 100,000 troops on the border, including the clone regiment directly commanded by the Legion... I think this is not just a show of force to us, they are probably planning to fight us before the end of the autumn harvest."

  Chu Guang didn't catch Griffin's trap at all and said calmly.

   "Decisive battle? The final bluff."

   If they are really sure that they can get these things on the battlefield, there is no need to send an ultimatum, just get them on the battlefield and finish the job.

   How can you even use nuclear bombs, but in turn say that you have a chance to surrender?

   Obviously, although the Legion and the Falcon Kingdom's coalition forces completed the strategic retreat before the Alliance cut off their back road, their situation at the moment is not optimistic.

   A large number of manpower in the Falcon Kingdom have been sent to the front line, and normal social production has been difficult to maintain. Coupled with the loss of supply lines from the Bugra Free State, they could only ask for reinforcements from their hometown.

  No matter how low the maintenance cost of the clone troop is, the mouth still needs to be eaten, and the rifle must be loaded.

If the "Thunder Plan" can be successfully implemented, and the legion that successfully occupied Oasis No. 9 will immediately go north to capture the golden lizard, open up the northern trade route, and rely on the market of Bugra Free State to exchange slaves or other resources for equipment, there is hope for a solution. supply gap.

   However, now not only has the Thunder plan failed, but even the remedial plan has failed.

   Thinking of a mere feudal kingdom's national strength to supply such a huge supply gap is almost no different from a dream.

   Griffin certainly couldn't have been unaware.

   But even knowing him there is no way.

   said a thousand words and ten thousand, they are too far from the mainland, and at this moment they are paying the price for the previous aggressive invasion strategy.

   Chen Bing 100,000 and the telegram on the border were not so much an ultimatum, but rather a bluff to buy time, forcing the alliance to abandon the next stage of the offensive plan and switch to the offensive.

   "What are you going to do?" Wrench asked respectfully.

   went to the door of a factory and stopped, looking at the tanks parked inside, a faint smile curled up at the corner of Chu Guang's mouth.

   "Our enemies asked us to give them an explanation within 30 days. I think that 30 days is too long and it won't take that long."

   "Since we have such a good relationship, I think two weeks is enough!"

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   (Thanks to the leaders of "World Hall", "Makabakamo" and "East Sea Fishing Village" for their rewards!!)

   (end of this chapter)