The moment his hidden identity was exposed, Alsace subconsciously put his finger on the shotgun behind his back, but old Sardin turned around and smiled at him. The smile was very peaceful and did not show any
Hostility, and even a cunningness unique to the old man, as if he was playing a prank.
"Don't worry, Sass, your disguise is perfect. The reason why I know your identity is because I received a letter from an old friend. The old friend asked me to take care of his younger brother and sister-in-law."
As he spoke, Old Sardin pointed to the badge on his chest. It was a simple badge with a sword and shield intertwined on it. It was the emblem of the Federation's "Veteran Federation", and Old Sardin was obviously also a member of this huge organization.
One member.
"Is it... Varian?"
The vigilance in Alsace's eyes did not relax at all, and he asked in a low voice:
"Why didn't he tell me in advance?"
"Because Varian wants you to see Federation civilization with your own eyes. He feels that as long as he deliberately intervenes, then you will feel that everything you see may be arranged."
Old Sardin jumped off his horse, held the shotgun in his hand, waved to Alsace, and made a gesture to the local police officers who were protecting him behind him to stay away:
"This is a common problem among all smart people... But now that we have said it, come on, young man, let's talk openly and honestly."
Alsace hesitated for a moment, but considering Anna who was still a guest at the old Sardin farm, he chose to obey. He also followed behind old Sardin with a shotgun. In that open wilderness, there were two people, one old and one young.
Wearing a cowboy hat and a hunting suit, he looks like an orthodox Wild West man, with a touch of delicate emotion hidden under his rough attitude towards life.
"Originally, I didn't intend to get involved in this matter. Alsace, oh, I won't call you Your Majesty... In this world, "Your Majesty" is a word used to curse people."
Old Sardin smiled at Alsace and said calmly:
"But the "grand appearance" of you and Ms. Gianna the night before yesterday forced me to intervene. Anyone with a discerning eye can see at a glance the habits and traditions of the ancient nobility in you, and so many businessmen that night will
Take your stories to various areas of the Federation, the Dark Blade Intelligence Agency will not give up this good opportunity... That intelligence organization is so pervasive, there may be their agents lurking in my farm now."
"But it doesn't matter, Arthas, you don't need to worry too much about them. The separation of government between the Federation and the Dark Blade has come to an end. Unless authorized, the Dark Blade Intelligence Agency does not have the power to enforce law on federal lands.
So as long as you don’t get into any serious trouble, they will only monitor you and will not threaten your travel... Regarding this, I can guarantee this as a federal member of parliament.”
"So, is this a warning?"
Alsace's face looked a little ugly. He looked at old Sardin:
"Warn me and Anna to leave the Federation as quickly as possible?"
"No, no, kid, no."
Old Sardin shook his head and looked at Alsace:
"I can feel your hostility to the Federation from your attitude... This is not good, Arthas. I know that in the minds of the Imperial people, the Federation and the Dark Blade Legion are often equated, but in fact they are not
That's not the case. The federal civilization has indeed relied on the Dark Blade Legion to survive the most dangerous period. The Dark Blade Legion is equivalent to the warm cradle of the Federation, but every civilization needs to get out of the cradle to continue to develop and truly grow."
"The Dark Blade is pushing us away from the cradle right now, do you understand? Arthas, they are taking the initiative to disconnect from the Federation. They do not want to see the Federation being well protected by them, so that this civilization is completely lost.
The ability of self-development, Varian saw this trend, and this is exactly what he wanted me to tell you."
The old congressman looked at Alsace seriously and said in a deep voice:
"The Federation is the Federation, and the Dark Blade is the Dark Blade. Arthas, I am a Federation citizen, and I am loyal to my country. Therefore, I will not tell you hypocritically that I am willing to help the Empire, but in fact, I would prefer a young man like you.
The rulers must clearly distinguish the differences between these two forces. Otherwise, if you start a war against the Dark Blade in the future and fail to figure out the goal of the battle, the empire will have two enemies at the same time..."
Old Sardin looked at Alsace:
"So here, as a federal member, I want to ask you, Alsace, please tell me honestly, do you hate the Federation? If the nobles of the empire vow to take back what belongs to them from the Federation,
Will you support them if they continue to exercise their so-called "aristocratic" power on this land?"
"I...I don't know."
Alsace hesitated for a moment, raised his head, looked into old Sardin's eyes, and answered honestly:
"I will definitely repay the Dark Blade with absolute hatred, but the Federation, if the Federation is really completely separated from the Dark Blade, my attitude towards you will be very vague, because I know that even if it is replaced by me or any king, I will rule
In this land, we may not be able to do better, no...according to the current bloated system of the empire, we will never be able to do so well."
"But if a war does break out between the two in the future..."
Alsace spread his hands and said calmly:
"Then I will definitely be on my side!"
Old Sardin squinted his eyes and looked at Alsace. After more than ten seconds of silence, he suddenly shrugged:
"That's enough. It shows that Varian's suggestions are useful, and you have indeed seen the advantages of the Federation. You are not clinging to the past and siding with the nobles. Then Mr. Alsace, I can tell you honestly...
.There is no need to send agents into the federal territory to die and to spy on the purpose of establishing our army."
"The Federation did not establish an independent army to assist the Dark Blade in unifying the world, nor will it follow the Dark Blade to start a new war. Arthas, the purpose of our army is very simple, there is only one!"
Old Sardin put his cherished black shotgun in front of his eyes and aimed at a black wild boar hundreds of meters away, which was happily basking in the sun under the cover of trees. He whispered:
"As long as those nobles dare to come back..."
"Bang"
There was a thunderous gunshot, and a splash of blood suddenly burst out on the head of the wild boar hundreds of meters away. The specially made bullet pierced the wild boar's skull, causing the savage creature to let out a deep roar. Lao Sa
Ding was carrying the shotgun that was still smelling of gunpowder smoke. He was holding a cigar in his mouth and looked back at Alsace:
"We will blow their heads off... Please relay my words to the nobles of the empire as they are. If any nobles or their henchmen dare to set foot on the federal land with a bad heart, that wild boar will be theirs."
End!"
Alsace felt a permeating murderous aura from the old farmer councilor in front of him. It was hard to imagine that this murderous aura was emanating from an old man who was just an ordinary farmer 10 years ago. Obviously, in these 10 years,
Federation life has given old Sardin new faith and new sustenance. Although he still has good intentions towards Imperial people like Varian, once the Empire is ready to take away what he and his people have, he will not hesitate.
He hesitated to pick up the gun and fight them to the end.
It wasn't until this moment, when Arthas looked at old Sardin holding a gun in the sun, that he truly understood what Varian told him before leaving...
The Empire's future opponent will never be the Dark Blade... but the Federation.
Under the shadow of Dark Blade, the civilization of this eastern continent already has its own beliefs and minions, and their claws are sharper and more deadly than the empire that has always set its sights on Dark Blade.
The nobles of the human empire are still discussing with great interest what they will do if they return to their ancestral land in the future and how they will rule those "rebels". But they will never know that the former rebels have already begun to sharpen their swords.
Huo Huo, ready to take action on the former rulers.
It is foreseeable that in the future, as long as the Empire dares to propose any laws and policies related to the land of the Eastern Continent, it will definitely anger the Federation, which is ready to go to war. Maybe the next war between the two sides will be initiated by the Federation.
, has only one purpose...that is to eliminate those imperial nobles who have ill intentions towards them.
"Of course, little Arthas, we welcome enlightened Imperial people like you and Varian to come to the Federation as guests."
Old Sardin watched the local peace officers riding horses to dispose of the corpse of the prey. He stepped forward and patted Alsace on the shoulder like a kind old man:
"You are more welcome to invest. Oh, by the way, there are three farms for sale in the Western Wilderness this year. Little Alsace, don't you plan to invest in them? The return on income is very considerable."
"Thank you."
Alsace had a sullen face. Obviously, this young man was still dissatisfied with the threat from Old Sardin just now. Although Old Sardin told him something he needed to know through practical actions, this method was too direct.
Already.
"But I have no intention of investing in the assets of people who are enemies of me...and I am also an imperial noble and a king. Maybe you also want to chop off my head."
Alsace's irony made Old Sardin laugh. He got on his horse and motioned for Alsace to follow him. The two came to a hill. Old Sardin pointed to a prismatic farm in the distance and said to Alsace.
Si whispered:
"That is the farm that Varian bought for his son. After little Anduin turns 18, it will become his first asset."
"Oh, the large farm next to it was purchased by Mr. Dai Lin for Ms. Jaina three years ago. Before you leave tonight, as the administrator of the Proudmoore family farm, I still need Ms. Jaina to sign the property rights agreement.
Sign it, because she just married you, so she may need your signature, and it will be your joint property from now on."
"There is a remote but rich large-scale farm on the edge of North County with a luxurious villa. Guess who it belongs to?"
Old Sardin smiled and shrugged at Alsace:
"Mr. Terenas spent a huge amount of money to buy it a year ago, but it does not belong to you. The place is still managed by the Sardin family, but it was purchased by Mr. Terenas for his grandson or granddaughter.
Yes, do you understand what I mean? Alsace, here, in the western wilderness, is your retreat, if your reforms fail..."
"At least you can quietly be decent federal people, so don't complain, little Alsace, this conversation I have with you is not based on my own wishes, your father, and you
Your fathers are all watching you."
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That night, at the villa on the Sardin farm, the old Sardin couple and the Alsace couple enjoyed a delicious meal of wild west food, especially the unique wild west stew, which was appreciated by everyone.
But after dinner, when she saw the "Proudmoore Family Farm Property Transfer Agreement" that Old Sardin took out, Jaina's face became unhappy. Of course the Archmage knew that she and Al
Sass's whereabouts were exposed, but considering that signing this agreement was the intention of her elusive father, Jaina signed the agreement after a few minutes of hesitation.
This means that from now on, Jaina will be able to freely travel between the Federation and the Empire, and will have a set of property rights in her own name in the Western Wilderness. This means that Jaina will also have a temporary citizenship in the Federation.
As long as she is willing, after a week of review, she will become a real federal person.
"I will use some personal connections to arrange for you to go to Stormwind City and the Black Iron District for an official visit."
Old Sardin said to the Alsatian couple:
"With your disguised identities, you cannot go to many places. Of course, this is not me selling federal confidential information. I remind you in advance that when you visit, there will be agents from the Dark Blade Intelligence Agency monitoring and protecting you.
", I just hope that the two of you can have a deeper understanding of the institutional advantages of the Federation. If you want to carry out a reform like Varian in the future, then this visit will become a valuable asset for you."
"In addition, if you are willing, you can have a federal-style mass wedding in the Great Council Square in Stormwind City. Considering that you are on a honeymoon trip, this is a very popular activity among couples recently."
"Of course, you can also say...no!"
Jaina and Arthas looked at each other. Their honeymoon trip was completely ruined and turned into a semi-official visit. Of course, this visit was confidential and would not be known to the empire, but once
If the Federation uses this information as a bargaining chip, Alsace's reputation will suffer a huge blow. After all, on the Empire's side, the Federation's civilization appears as an enemy country.
But in the end, they agreed to Old Sardin's help. Since Varian felt that Alsace needed to take a look, Alsace was also willing to believe his brother's advice.
"Before departure, I have to go to Beijun."
Jaina said to old Sardin:
"I'm going to meet my childhood friend Lucille. I heard that her child will be born soon."
"Oh, Alexander and his wife? No problem, that good boy is a good friend of my son, I can arrange it."
The old congressman smiled at the newlyweds and placed a key in front of them:
"In addition, this is the key to the manor Mr. Terenas purchased in North County. That very nice villa was also a wedding gift he gave to his son and daughter-in-law... Now, it has returned to its original owner."