"Tell me more carefully?" Keating waited for Verak to tell him the reason for pointing out Castella.
"Do you think that if Castelia is willing to send troops to attack Bresi, or if Bresi takes the initiative to attack Castelia, in short they will restrain each other, Willland can safely expedition to Bash, right?
"Winston guessed what Verak was thinking before he could explain.
Verak just opened his mouth: "...Yes."
"Castella has good relations with Verland. With Verland and Bresi organizing a coalition, it is impossible for it to take the initiative to attack Bresi's series of actions that affect Verland. Therefore, the only way to achieve this is
Bresi took the initiative to attack Castella." Keating analyzed the breaking point pointed out by Verak, "It seems that persuading Bresi to attack Castella is the key to Bash reversing the situation."
"This is so troublesome... How did the conflict between Wellland and Bash lead to Bressi's attack on Castella?" Nord felt a headache, and the originally simple international situation had passed through several people.
The analysis became more and more complex, involving more countries.
"War is a major event related to the national destiny of any country. A war can bring down a country, or it can save a country from dying, and it can also allow countless other forces to profit from it, so of course it will not
Just focusing on the present is enough." Keating patiently informed Nord of the importance of the complexity, "What's more, the participants in this war are extremely powerful, and the final result of the war will also be shaken and change the world structure.
The complexity is certainly not easy to understand."
"I would like to ask you a question first, what impact do you think this war will have on our equality?" Verak is most concerned about whether the Equality Association can take this opportunity to expand and develop.
Keating asked those present to express their opinions first: "You guys talk first."
After being pointed out by Keating, the taciturn Murphy pursed his lips for a few seconds and said seriously: "Once Bresci's troops are contained, we can safely control Lezein, just like we used the World Exposition to provide us with cover.
, take the opportunity to establish victory."
"Nord." Keating looked at Nord.
"Hmm..." Nord thought, wanting to express some more valuable opinions based on Murphy, "I feel that we have to support Bash's side. Because only Brexi and Bash stand together, the war
Both sides are evenly matched. It is difficult for him to separate
Only then will we have more opportunities to develop. And if Bresci and Bash form an alliance, they will definitely attack Castella. At that time, Bressi will inevitably dispatch a large number of armies, and Castella will be
Contain it."
"That's a good analysis." Keating nodded with satisfaction, "Brexy's alliance with Willan will only send out the navy, so when we control Lezein, we will still be threatened by the army. Only Blessy will send out the army and Cass
By entangled with Telia, we can safely control Lezein. We can even reach cooperation with Wellan and Castelia."
"Achieve cooperation with Wellland and Castelia? Isn't this tantamount to betraying the country..." Nord frowned.
Keating did not shake his head or nod, but just smiled: "Then let me put it another way. When Bresci and Castella were fighting, we controlled Lezein, causing the chaotic army on the front line to lose. Is this considered traitorous?
?”
"this……"
"We took the first step to cooperate with Verland and Castella to defeat Francois. Is this considered traitorous?"
This is beyond the scope of Nord's understanding.
"Uniting with others to attack our enemies is not a traitor, and we ourselves want to build a new country." Keating explained, "We have never betrayed the people. Our pursuit is to build a new world, a new country, and let the people
They can all live an equal and free life. The purpose of cooperating with Wellland and Castella is just to
Work together to defeat Francois's forces to end the war and regain the power to change the world. In addition, it is still unknown whether Bresci will form an alliance with Bash and take the initiative to attack Castella, and cooperation is still unclear.
Far away...but I think we should consider this path if necessary."
"This is still too far away, let's not consider it for now." Verak understood, and felt that Nord and Keating's words were reasonable. He knew that if it really got to that point, there would be countless alliances with Wellland and Castelia.
Although it is convenient as much as possible, after all, Bressi's people are his own people, and it is still inappropriate to fight against his own people with others.
"Well, let's first talk about the impact on our Equality Association." Keating could see that Nord and Verak, as Brexi people, were hesitant in this regard, so he didn't mention it any further, "We should have reached a consensus.
What the Equality Society really needs to contain is the Army, so only Bresci Station
It is good for us to be on the Bash side. There are only three situations now. Bressi can either stand still, or form an alliance with the Welland army, or form an alliance with the Bash. Among them, the first two armies will not be mobilized, so it can be summarized as
One category, the result is that the army is contained or not contained."
The others were listening and thinking.
Keating continued: "Whether the Army is contained or not, our control of Lezein is inevitable and unstoppable, so what we need to consider is how to respond. It is naturally best for the Army to be contained. We control Lezein.
There is no need to worry about the counterattack of François' forces in the short term after Zein. As time goes by, the situation has been determined and we can take advantage of the situation and accept the remaining defeated soldiers. The army is not contained. When we control Lezein, there will definitely be a large army to come back for reinforcements.
How to resist?"
"This is a problem." Verak said, "Although we have sub-stations in dozens of cities in Bressy, they have been established for less than a year, and their role will be very limited by then."
"Boin, Morais and the others should also be studying this matter, right? Do they have any good ideas?" Nord asked.
"As far as I know, not yet, but we will have to face this trouble in two months at the latest." Keating took a sip of water, with a hint of urgency in his eyes, "Don't look at the fact that most of the army is supposed to be with us.
When civilians on the same front are about to fight, it is still difficult for them to make the right choice on their own."
…
Everyone chatted until late at night, but no progress was made on this difficult issue that, for the current Equality Association, could determine whether Bresci's victory could be completely established.
Keating planned to stop here today and take his time to figure out a solution, so he brought up some interesting things to soothe everyone's nerves: "It's not too urgent. If you can't think of anything today, just think about it tomorrow. By the way, you should
I don’t know yet, but in the past few days, Nord and Comrade Catherine, who is responsible for guiding us to select the site at the sub-station, have become very close.”
"Why did you say this all of a sudden?" Nord was stunned for a moment, and his face turned red.
"Oh? What's going on?" Verak looked at Nord with a smile and asked Keating about the situation.
Murphy smiled and said nothing, while Winston listened to Keating with interest.
"Maybe he has a favorable impression." Keating did not say clearly, "Comrade Nord will tell you the details."
"What's there to talk about? It's nothing." Nord was very unnatural and tried to evade and defend.
"Looking at you like that, there must be something on your mind. Tell us and let us help you with your advice." Verak knew Nord very well. If he really didn't have anything going on, Nord wouldn't be so reserved and embarrassed.
"It's really nothing." Nord shook his head wildly.
Murphy said bluntly: "He borrowed money from me yesterday and said he wanted to treat Comrade Catherine to dinner."
"Isn't this normal? He has accompanied us all over Kip City these past few days, and he has contributed a lot to the location of the school. I also want to express our gratitude to him on behalf of us!" Nord
He glared at Murphy.
Murphy shrugged his shoulders as if nothing had happened.
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"Since you want to thank someone, why are you the only one?" Verak asked.
"I, I... you, aren't you all busy? I just, I just..." Nord couldn't explain it.
Looking at Nord's flushed face, Verak was sincerely happy for him and smiled brighter than anyone else: "We are all our own people. Let's talk about it. If you really like Comrade Catherine, can we see if there is any place where we can help?"
to you."
"You...hey...well, how can I say this, I just have a good impression!" Nord held it in for a long time and finally admitted it. At the moment of admission, he scratched his head and was embarrassed to look directly at these people.
"When did it happen?" Verak felt inexplicably pleased.
"After getting along with each other for the past few days, I feel that Comrade Catherine is a very nice person. She is similar in age and has a very compatible personality. Just... Hey, why are you asking so carefully? Why don't I usually see you so curious about other people's private affairs?" Nord.
As he spoke, he also laughed.
"You are different." Verak became more energetic, and poured a glass of water for everyone present, with the intention of continuing the conversation, "There is nothing wrong with dedicating everything to the Equality Society, a great cause, but there is nothing wrong with it.
You have the right to pursue your own happiness, and you should have your own life."
Nord was really embarrassed to be surrounded by so many people asking about things that had not yet been revealed in his horoscope, so he quickly changed the topic to Verak: "What about you? You are already so old, and you will be over 2 in two months.
It's your seventeenth birthday, haven't you thought about this?"
"Yes, what did you think about it?" Keating acted like a father, caring about Verak.
"Me?" Verak, like Nord, stayed for a few seconds, "I don't have any ideas."
"You're a big-blooded man, don't you have any ideas? When we were at the main station, I saw that you and Elizabeth were getting very close." Nord raised his eyebrows, feeling proud.
"Me and Elizabeth?" Verak smiled in disbelief, "There is nothing between us, and I really don't have any thoughts in this regard. All I think about is the Equality Society."
Nord countered: "Elizabeth is so beautiful, can sing and dance, and has such a good personality. How dare you say that you really don't have any further ideas?"
"I think... people will be full of appreciation for beautiful people and things. Of course I will have a good impression of someone as outstanding as Elizabeth, but I won't have any deeper thoughts because of it." Verak knew that Nord was looking at what he had just asked. He wanted to make himself suffer, so he said seriously and leisurely, "At least that's the case for me, and I really haven't considered anything other than the Equality Association now."
"I'm a little embarrassed when you say that." Looking at Verak's serious look, Nord suddenly felt that it was a bit bad for him to have the idea of falling in love at this time.
"No, no, no." Verak was afraid that Nord would be restricted by his own standards after hearing what he said, "This is just my personal idea. Didn't I just say that everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness. Join The purpose of equality is to make everyone live a better life. There are no regulations that require comrades to devote themselves completely to the revolution, and prohibit the pursuit of freedom, love, and romance. I even think that if a person is thinking all day long, If you only have career ideals in it, you will lose some important perceptual abilities."
"What about you? Aren't you just talking about yourself?"
"Maybe, but I am also a living person. Of course I will have the emotions you have. I don't know when I will be like you and meet someone suitable for lifelong companionship. Then I will pursue her, then get married and have children. .It’s just that I feel that this matter is still too far away for me. Maybe I will only do it after the arrival of the new world.” When Verak said this, he was also looking at himself in his mind.
He felt strange.
I clearly feel that people should have this part of the demand, or that it is not called a demand. It is an innate and important part of life. However, I have never thought about this in my life. I only see the development of the Equality Society and the new world. scene.
He remembered that when he was in Dunman, Willow had talked about what he wanted to do after the arrival of the new world, and asked him about his plans at that time. His mind went blank for a moment.
What do you want?
What should your future look like?
"Verak," Keating said.
"Um?"
"You are burdened with too many things." He seemed to see through what Verak was thinking, "I believe your original intention of joining the Equality Society has never changed, but your motivation to do this has become more important during this period. Already."
Verak looked at Keating.
"In addition to your own ideals, you also want to realize what they are pursuing for Dawn, Diaz, Willow, and Monroe. Building a new world has become what you, a group of people, want to accomplish together."
"...Maybe." Verak was confused on this matter.
Murphy said: "I understand you."
The atmosphere in the conference room gradually became depressed.
Verak chuckled: "Aren't you talking about Nord? Why are we talking about me and them while we are chatting?"
"That's right, that's right, it's not about me!" Nord took the initiative to bring the topic back to himself, "Actually, I really have a lot of questions to ask you and ask you to give us some advice."
"Tell me about it." Verak raised his chin.
"It's just that we've only known each other for a short time. I don't know what Comrade Catherine thinks, and I don't have much experience. What do you think I should do next?"
"This..." Verak, Murphy, and Winston looked at each other.
"It's useless to ask you." Murphy didn't respond to the equally ignorant Verak and others, and turned towards Keating, who knew everything. "Mr. Keating, please tell me."
Keating took note of the performance of this group of strong young people: "Then I will share my experience. I think the time you have known each other is too short, and what you think you know now may not be true or in-depth.
Love is very relaxed, romantic and joyful, but at the same time it should be taken seriously. You two should spend more time together, and we will see again after a while..."