Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

283 Then, We Have an Arrangement

A shocking speech.

Tagris looked stunned and opened his mouth slightly, speechless for a moment.

Kang De said sincerely, “It’s true. I’m the reincarnation of the Phoenix King. My super awesome soul space and powerful magic power have been sealed. However, I’m now a human and I’m in Valentine. I can’t return. Now, I only need you to provide 100 million gold coins to undo my seal and I can become the mighty and peerless Elven Phoenix King again. If you help me, after I return to the capital to take back my bird position, I’ll leave you the position of transport captain. Let’s build an imperialist country with the characteristics of elves together.”

“…”

No matter how he spouted nonsense seriously, Tagris only stared at him expressionlessly. After staring for a while, he said coldly, “So you’re actually a female elf?”

!!

“…”

Tsk.

Why was it another queen?

Hearing this, could this elf society still be good?

The man and elf were in a stalemate for a moment. Tagris sighed softly, “I almost believed it.”

…There was nothing wrong. There were also people on Earth who fell for it.

Kang De was about to say something when Tagris looked up at him with a serious expression.

“May I ask if you really know nothing about this? Please don’t joke. This is very important. That Phoenix King’s mysterious disappearance is a palace mystery. We once thought that she was secretly harmed by that mysterious organization… If you can provide information about her or her whereabouts, the Twilight Dynasty will be very grateful and not hesitate to thank you…”

Kang De shook his head and replied, “I’ve never seen any Phoenix King.”

Tagris looked into his eyes and discovered that he was telling the truth. Then, he sighed in disappointment, “I see… But why do you have the bloodline aura of the Phoenix King…”

Kang De was an Earthling. Ever since he was young, his growth process had been very ordinary and normal. He had no chance to come into contact with the king of the elves of the other world.

However, in his life to date, he had a strange and indescribable experience that surpassed the mortal world. It was filled with mysteries, unknowns, and mysteries. If he had any chance to come into contact with such a secret that surprised Tagris… it would definitely be his days on the Holy Seal Islands.

That was the beginning of his trip to the other world.

A strange encounter had completely changed his originally calm life.

His most different special experience was probably… the inheritance of the Fire Thief.

Was it related to this?

He did not know, did not know, and was not sure.

However, he would not say a word.

After all, their relationship with Tagris was still shallow. It was only because of their intention to negotiate and their potential common enemy that they could temporarily sit down and have calm and even happy communication.

In other words, once the situation changed, the two sides still had the possibility of being at daggers drawn and becoming enemies, or rather, the possibility was very high. Trust did not exist, and there was still the possibility of hostility. Under such circumstances, how could Kang De tell them about the past of the Holy Seal Islands and the identity of the Fire Thief?

The main thing was that the identity of this Fire Thief sounded impressive, but who knew if it was welcomed in the eyes of the elves… What if it was a family feud?

Therefore, he only shook his head. “I’m not very sure.”

The elf said softly, “This is a little untrue.”

Tsk… this guy’s intuition was very shocking.

Tagris looked up at him. Those beautiful green eyes seemed to be a vast forest that stretched as far as the eye could see. They were grand, magnificent, and deep. There was anticipation, pleading, and a trace of fatigue in those eyes.

He said softly, “You really can’t tell me? That’s very important.”

Kang De looked at the other party’s expression and knew that it was useless to quibble. This elf would occasionally do something out of line, but that was only venting his anger. The other party had all the attainments of a leader.

He only replied, “Will you tell me all your secrets?”

Tagris’ gaze was slightly sad as he smiled bitterly, “We’re here again—Kang De, how can we build true trust?”

“You know that’s hard.”

On Earth, how many years had it been called the Earth Village and the fate of humans? However, competition, hostility, discrimination, oppression, hatred, and even war were still endless.

Not to mention that the other world was not developed enough, and there were two races.

Kang De said softly, “You might as well go out and ask those ordinary people of Valentine when they can forget the painful memories of being invaded and slaughtered… Although I’m not from Goethe, my friends have also died in this war. More than one. When do you think I can forget how they died?”

Tagris’ eyes were dazed for a moment. He looked at Kang De in a daze. “So you hate me?”

“I don’t hate you, or you wouldn’t have entered this city.”

Kang De said indifferently, “The hatred brought about by war should not be focused on individuals. This is a matter between the country and the people. I’m not from Goethe. It has nothing to do with this war, but from the righteousness and beliefs of my bystanders—the party who initiated the invasion must pay the price for this unjust war.”

Tagris swayed slightly and lowered his eyes. Embarrassment and pain appeared on his face, along with faint sorrow.

The elf slowly nodded. “That’s indeed the case—there’s nothing wrong with you thinking that way.”

He smiled slightly sadly, “In other words, hatred can never be eliminated?”

—That’s not the case. At the very least, the current me no longer wants to sink Japan and kill all the Japanese. I just have to deal a fixed blow and erase it. Don’t expand the battle.

—Moreover, I believe that when I build five to six aircraft carriers in the dynasty and gradually close the American base in Japan, the Japanese government and the people will definitely deeply reflect on the mistakes and sins of the war against China and sincerely apologize. We will also generously forgive the two countries for carrying out comprehensive political, economic, cultural, and military exchange and cooperation. The two countries will enjoy peace forever.

Kang De was thinking about how to express the words “you can be our dogs” more tactfully. Tagris was no longer willing to listen. He took two steps back. “I’m sorry… I have to take my leave and calm down.”

He indeed had to calm down.

Not to mention anything else, Kang De could actually awaken the bloodline divine power of that Phoenix King and even be stronger than the siblings. What did this mean? The reason was enough to shock this elf.

Tagris left as soon as he said so and floated away.

Kang De stretched out his hand. Before he could speak, Tagris nodded slightly at him. His body was as light as the wind as he floated out of the door and disappeared in a flash.

—Wait, what’s going on? Why did he leave?

—Why is he here? Should we talk about something?

He subconsciously wanted to chase after it, but his back was warm. The gorilla’s two arms hugged him from behind and placed its head on his shoulder. The abundant and tight elasticity and pressure were like the wind outside the car window at 120 miles per hour.

“I’m relieved that you’re so good at talking.”

The gorilla chuckled in his ear and said, “Reward.”

She nudged his face forcefully.

The suction force was quite strong.

Kang De was puzzled, “What do you mean?”

“I’m praising you.” The gorilla did not let go of him and continued to hug him tightly, “You have to say this to the Big Gold Hair, understand? There’ll be an even greater reward when the time comes, hehehe.”

Big Gold Hair?

‘Oh, Tina.’

‘What did I say to Tina?’

Being hugged by the beauty from behind, Kang De was thinking about another woman. Yes, Tina had thought that he was dead earlier, so she announced that he was her husband. He did not know if it was to avoid other b*stards pestering him or something, but now that he was not dead, things were very awkward. He did not know what she planned to do.

Should he really put on a show, beat them at their own game, or take advantage of the situation?

This was already awkward enough. As soon as the elves’ terms came out, it was even more awkward. She was already very shy, so she must be uneasy now. When she heard that the Twilight Dynasty planned to introduce the Cathayan Empress to her, she wondered what she would think… Ah, the Phoenix King was joking. She would not take it seriously, right?

—Does Hong San want me to tell her and write a letter? What should I write? You’re the only one in my heart without her? What’s this, a confession? Or…

Kang De was letting his imagination run wild when Hong San pushed the door open and entered. He happened to see the chair shatter and the table collapse. The scene was extremely intense. Ever since the lord and the Crimson Queen hugged each other, it was very immoral.

He was shocked and hurriedly closed the door again.

Kang De said, “It’s fine. You…”

Before he could finish, the gorilla’s arm tightened. “Let me hug you for a while more.”

Outside, Hong San asked, “Your Highness?”

Kang De sighed. “Wait a little longer. Eat some food outside the door.”

Therefore, Hong San said, “Then I’ll come back later.”

Kang De replied and discovered that the gorilla was hugging him very tightly. Even the other party’s body was trembling slightly. His heart stirred. He reached out and patted the other party’s hand, saying in a low voice, “What’s wrong?”

“I have no idea.”

The gorilla’s head arched into Kang De’s neck and said in a muffled voice, “I don’t know why, but I feel a little… afraid when I hear that bean sprout talk about those things.”

Kang De said in confusion, “Which…”

Then he shut his mouth and understood.

The mysterious organization that suppressed the world and manipulated conspiracy attacked the heroes of the various races and interrupted the important historical process. They even personally went down and plotted for decades just to make a civilization fall into the abyss.

They claimed to be the guardian of the curtain.

The Curtain Ruins on the Holy Seal Islands.

He was almost certain that it was the magical animals who had been transformed into beasts and sealed here.

There was also the gorilla that had returned to its human form.

The gorilla had grown up under the care of the parrot and the others and knew nothing about its memories before becoming a gorilla.

However, did she still feel afraid…

Was her memory sealed, lost, or…

“Don’t be afraid, it’s no big deal.”

Kang De held the gorilla’s hand that was wrapped around him. “In the past, when I was not around, I did not know what happened and could not stop it. However, now that I’m here, I won’t let anyone hurt you. Whoever dares to find trouble with us will be killed one by one. We won’t let go of the people who hurt you.”

These magical animals accompanied Kang De through the most difficult and desperate days.

Their relationship was already like family.

Be it that mysterious organization or other enemies, no one could hurt them.

“…”

The gorilla did not speak, but from the movements of her body, she seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Perhaps she was shy or touched? Hmph, hmph, hmph…

Kang De was secretly proud when he heard the gorilla sigh, “Kang De, I’m worried about you. You’re so weak. Be careful not to be harmed by them. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely protect you…”

“…Wow, that can’t be, right?”

Even if I don’t mention the super martial skills in human form, I’m not too old or young to be a ferocious man! Coupled with time and space skills, extraction enchantment, and modern technological weapons, I can’t be said to be weak!

His self-esteem had suffered a huge blow.

“Be good, don’t force yourself. As long as one of us is strong, it’s fine. I’ll protect you. Just feed me, coax me, and make me happy. It’s fine.”

—I don’t want this kind of comfort!

No, he had to become stronger!

He wanted to absorb people! Elves! Extract them all!

However, on the other hand, a new enemy had already appeared. How could he stop?

After a while, Kang De shouted, “Hong San!”

Only then did Hong San push open the door and enter. He ignored the gorilla hanging behind Kang De and said calmly, “Your Highness, Duke Tagris… Eh, this…”

He saw Kang De’s burning eyes and was stunned.

“I’m quite handsome, right? I think so too.”

Kang De took out his phone and used it as a mirror. He looked around and was more satisfied. He explained, “This is a certain bloodline limit of the elves… It’s said to have been passed down by a certain Phoenix King.”

“It’s indeed the Phoenix Vision…” Hong San actually knew his stuff, “I’ve seen records of the shape and characteristics of this eye technique in Master’s book… However, this is the inheritance talent of the Phoenix King’s bloodline aura. Why are you…”

Kang De rolled his eyes. “Perhaps I’m more familiar with her… I can’t explain this in a short period of time.”

“Then there’s no need to say anything.”

Hong San asked again, “Your Highness, according to Master’s records, the Phoenix Vision can pry into the profundities of the astronomical phenomenon and penetrate the profundities of the Netherworld. It can sense the mechanism mark and even the change in the human heart, break through the mental illusion, and even see through the elemental structure and characteristics of everything. There are even magical functions that he doesn’t know. You…”

…As expected of something recorded by the Easterners.

Wasn’t this the Weather Report, Astral Vision, Eagle Eye Vision, and Illusion Breaking Eye…

Kang De blinked this super awesome phoenix vision and looked around. He shrugged and said, “…I don’t think I know anything.”

He told Hong San what had happened earlier, from the awakening of the Phoenix Vision to the use of this thing. Hong San listened carefully and nodded. “I see.”

He thought for a moment, “Your Highness, it’s very good to have such a gain. After all, our new enemy came from the sky and is unpredictable. You’ve awakened the Phoenix Vision. If they approach, you’ll be able to sense it. This is very useful… a pleasant surprise to prevent the elves from playing tricks.”

At this point, Hong San was a little happy, “No matter what the reason is for you awakening this ability, it’s not a bad thing. The Phoenix Vision is one of the top eye techniques. According to us, this is a huge opportunity. It’s a little wasteful to only use it to probe if those enemies are close…”

Kang De spread out his hands and said, “I don’t know anything else.”

Hong San blinked and said mysteriously, “You can learn it if you don’t know?”

“…But the one who came to give me cultivation techniques for free has already run away.”

“Yes?”

After Kang De told him what happened next, Hong San sighed helplessly, “Can’t you coax him?”

Kang De said with a change in expression, “On what basis? Did I say anything wrong?”

“…Is this related to right and wrong?”

“…What else?”

“It’s clearly you who touched a sore spot. Can you say such a thing at this time? Although the logic is that, it’s the honeymoon period now, right? You should put aside the dispute, right?”

“No, no, no, I don’t think this is a matter of principle. If you abandon your principles, you’ll lose your footing. Although we’ll get along well for a while, it’ll be even uglier when the conflict erupts in the future. It’s better to make it clear in advance.”

Hong San covered his head, “…You’re actually being reasonable?”

Kang De inexplicably asked, “Why are you being unreasonable?”

“But logic made him run away in anger.”

“He just ran away in a moment of anger. He should come back because he’s reasonable.”

“That’s impossible. I’ve never seen anyone who’s reasonable. He must be waiting for you to apologize…”

As soon as he finished speaking, the gorilla, who had been holding Kang De, suddenly looked up. “He’s back.”

Hong San’s body shook. “This is impossible!”

Kang De snorted and said proudly, “You’re still stubborn. You don’t understand people!”

He clapped his hands and made the gorilla let go. He patted Hong San’s shoulder and said earnestly, “You don’t have enough life experience. You still have to learn one!”

When Kang De left the room, Hong San was still stunned, “That’s not right… It doesn’t make sense… Even if it’s this person, he’s still…”

He was doubting his life when Kang De saw Tagris, who had left for a period of time, again.

The elf looked at him and snorted.

Kang De smiled and said, “Hungry?”

Tagris wrinkled his nose. “Cut the crap! Where are the noodles from last night? I want three pots!”

“Then we have to change restaurants.”

They looked at each other and smiled as if nothing had happened.

“Hey, Kang De.”

“Yes?”

“I calmed down—you said that the hatred will never dissipate. I don’t agree.”

“How so?”

“I can’t eliminate the hatred of the Goethe people for the elves, because the pain of the past can’t be made up for. You said that this is a matter between the country and the people, but I can help you make you acknowledge and thank me.”

“Then?”

“Then, you won’t be able to hate me even more. In fact, between Goethe and the elves, you’ll still be in a dilemma and don’t know what to do. When I want to repair the relationship between the two countries, you’ll still help me, because you can’t stand being sandwiched on both sides—right?”

“…This logic sounds relatively subtle as if something is wrong.”

“But it’s better than doing nothing, right?”

When Kang De heard the elf’s words, he smiled and said, “Then what do you want to do?”

“I’m warning you that the enemy is about to arrive and help you fight and protect you. Isn’t this what I’m doing? Don’t you appreciate it?” Tagris walked side by side with Kang De and blinked as he smiled, “Even if you don’t, I’ll teach you the other uses of the Phoenix Vision—does this count as helping you? Are you grateful to me?”

There was hope. Kang De stopped and looked at him. “Yes.”

A smile appeared on the elf’s lips. “The first step in building trust?”

Kang De stretched out his hand. “I don’t object.”

They shook hands again.

Then he smiled.

“However, I have to say something in advance.” The elf looked at him with a serious expression, “You can’t use it to deal with my clansmen unless you’re forced to defend yourself… Otherwise, you’re my enemy.”

“Sure.” Kang De held the other party’s hand. “I’ll also say it in advance. My trust is not cheap. If you betray it, you’ll have consequences you can’t bear. You have to remember this.”

“You can trust me.”

“I hope so.”

The oral agreement was not written in an instrument and did not seem to be bound by any effect.

However, the agreement was made in the hearts of Kang De and the elves.

“Then it’s an appointment.” The elf smiled, “When you trust me enough, you have to tell me your secret. I have to tell you what I want to know and what I don’t want to know. In exchange…”

He said softly, “I’ll tell you… my secret too.”

Kang De smiled. “Yes, then it’s an appointment.”

“I’ve made an appointment.”

At the same time, thousands of kilometers away, in the command center of the Elven Expeditionary Army.

Ever since the battle of Valentine, the council had sent out the signal for peace talks. The various departments of the expeditionary army had also slowed down all their attacks and carried out a series of complicated mobilization and defense to avoid repeating the mistake of Valentine destroying the army.

Today should have been an ordinary and busy day. The inconspicuous expeditionary army headquarters in a Goethe city welcomed a special guest. He followed a group of officers who were normally mobilized to report their duty, but he secretly saw the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary army, the Lord of Dawn Light, Sylvan Keller.

He took off the illusion mask and revealed his true appearance.

The highest commander of the expeditionary army stood up in surprise and bowed, “Greetings, Light of the Morning Star. The expeditionary army welcomes you… Deputy Speaker.”

“I brought the will of Twilight, Lord of Dawn Light.”

The other party’s voice was low and heavy, like a long-standing breeze in the forest.

The commander bowed and listened.

“I brought strength too.”

“There are three Royal Air Force brigades that have heated up the completed steel Heavenly Magic Defense Network, as well as the air strike hunting plan that has been deduced and tested by the Royal Arcana Center overnight. There are also 120 air superior mages who have finished practicing. In three days, another five Dragoons will enter the battle sequence and be under your command. Therefore, Sir Sylvan Keller, please accept the new military order…”

The scroll he handed over shone with the light of magic.

The commander subconsciously knelt on one knee and raised his hands.

However, at this moment, he hesitated for a moment. As a soldier with extremely high military attainment and an excellent political sense, after hearing about the military strength brought by the other party, he almost instantly guessed the goal of this military operation… and who this new military strength was prepared for.

“Is this the Empress’s order or the council’s?”

The only response was a cold chuckle.

“Is this very important?”

…