Chapter 329 The Shocking Change in the Kingdom of Giants
Since the "Land of Giants" Jafartron has a different plot direction from the one in the game, then something big must have happened.
When Raymond read the newspaper, the doubts in his mind became clear.
The content of the minor version is as follows:
【Caldari Sea Special Issue】
Brief 1: Recently, the mining giant Davide family, the major shareholder of the "Hydra Chamber of Commerce", mined the extremely rare "rainbow ore" from the extremely large gold mine discovered in the southern sea of Jaffatron. After expert survey, the reserves of this mineral layer are extremely rich
, probably the richest rare metal deposit known in the world...
Newsletter 2: The Davis family has issued a global recruitment call through the mercenary union. It recruits one million mercenaries to maintain the stability of the mining area, and the remuneration is generous. Mercenaries above Sequence 5 can receive a fixed salary of at least one million quarks per month. In case of war, they will
Extra huge war subsidies...
There is a huge amount of information hidden in these two consecutive text messages, and anyone with a discerning eye can understand it immediately.
"It turns out that a huge gold mine was discovered in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Giants, and that triggered the war?"
When Raymond saw this, he suddenly understood the reason for the ship fragments he had just seen in the sea.
If it is resource plundering, it is normal for this to trigger war in the great maritime world.
Even if the Giant Kingdom is powerful, it cannot stop the greedy capitalists.
The mining giant "Davis Family", the major shareholder of the "Hydra Chamber of Commerce", is the most well-known super chaebol in the Endless Sea, and is extremely wealthy. Legend has it that behind the helm of this family there are shadows of high-level officials from the World Headquarters. They are even more so.
It has a direct relationship with the navy in equipment supply and demand, and the warships in its family fleet are even more luxuriously equipped than the elite navy.
With their powerful force and funds, they plunder mineral resources everywhere in the Endless Sea. This huge family controls 30% of the proven mineral resources in the entire Endless Sea.
If you have money, you can really do whatever you want.
In the game, most of the lucrative missions in the mercenary union are issued by this family.
Raymond is quite familiar with them.
...
The "Land of Giants" is a huge archipelago area.
No, it is better to say it is an archipelago than an island of trees.
At the core of this place grows the world's largest tree - the "Treasure Tree".
This is a super-large 'giant elm', with a trunk several miles in diameter, an unknown height up to thousands of miles high, and deep into the clouds. Its roots have spread for countless sea miles, and over countless years, even its roots and branches have become luxuriant.
The islands gradually formed this archipelago sea area with a radius of 100,000 square kilometers!
It's said to be a tree because I don't know how high it is. It looks more like a green vine leading to heaven.
There is a legend that has been circulating in the world of navigation, saying that if you climb up this giant tree that reaches the sky, you can reach an ancient country built in the clouds - the "City in the Sky".
The royal court of the giants [Jaffatron] was built under this giant tree. It is a very majestic super city, which can truly be called a miracle capital!
...
A huge gold mine with astonishing reserves means war.
This immeasurable gold mine will definitely bring devastating disaster to any force. When the news spreads, it will definitely attract countless hyena-like plutocrats to compete for mining rights. Before the final ownership rights are determined, the war will begin.
It was very cruel, even to the point of death.
Even the powerful "Country of Giants" is no exception.
Sudden,
Raymond recalled some details in the game again and was very confused.
He remembered that in the game, the World Government had always known about the existence of this gold mine.
Because this sea area is the territory where the giants lived in the era, it is tacitly accepted that this mineral vein is the wealth of the giants.
But why did the newspaper say it was a new discovery?
And now the David family will fight the giants here?
The David family has a high-level background in the World Government, so their behavior is somewhat intriguing.
What's more, Lothar, the top master of the giant race, "Hercules", was just awarded the title of "King's Seven Martial Seas". This sea area should be protected by the World Government, and there is no way to start a war.
...
Before Raymond could figure out the key, his thoughts were interrupted by a soft whine.
"Hey...it's actually rainbow ore?"
When Colin on the side saw the information in the newspaper, a look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes, and he exclaimed.
"Is there anything special about this rainbow ore?"
Raymond looked at Colin and Nicole looking at this information, and their expressions became very surprised. Naturally, he was also a little curious.
He had seen the colorful ore like a rainbow in the game, and he only knew that it was a rare ore. Occasionally, professional miners would find a piece and sell it for a very good price.
"Rainbow Ore is the rarest metal ore known in the world. It generally contains more than twenty kinds of rare metals. The refined materials are cutting-edge materials used in precise science. They are valuable but not marketable!"
Hearing this, Colin explained excitedly: "Especially the 'black titanium' alloy extracted from the ore, which is even more precious. This rare metal has high temperature resistance, high hardness, and high toughness... Ordinary Adding a little bit to steel can turn it into a super strong metal. This kind of steel is used as a defensive plate on ships. Even without coating and enchantment, it can withstand ordinary magic artillery attacks..."
After a pause, he continued: "I have always wanted to modify the 'Golden Ghost' with this kind of super defensive steel plate, but I have been struggling to find the materials..."
"Oh? Is this ore so powerful?"
Hearing this, Raymond nodded thoughtfully.
At this moment, he also understood why Colin and Nicole cared so much about this ore.
But even if this thing is very rare, it won't make two top scientists look shocked like they have never seen the world before.
At this time, he obviously thought of something and asked: "This 'black titanium'...can't be bought with money?"
Now their 'Ghost Group' is considered to be wealthy. No matter how rare the materials are, they can probably buy some with money. Materials that even Colin finds hard to find may not be a matter of money.
"Yes, it is impossible to buy it through normal channels. Even in the high-end material shops in Hex Technology City, the sales of this material are subject to real-name monitoring by the World Headquarters, and the number of people is determined."
Hearing Raymond's question, Nicole on the side interjected.
She further explained: "'Black titanium' is a strategic material controlled by the World Government. Even if the mining group mines it, it is difficult for the outside world to obtain it. But if it is a mining area, it is possible to leak some through some black businessmen. of..."
The implication is obvious that if forces other than the World Headquarters want to obtain this rare metal, it is only possible in the mining area.
Colin also said excitedly: "Captain, we must find a way to get some raw ore this time! If we can forge defensive steel plates for the 'Golden Ghost', even if we encounter a large-scale naval battle, our survival rate will be Greatly improve!"
"I see..."
When Raymond heard this, his eyes sparkled.
He thought for a moment and then responded: "Okay! I will definitely try my best to get a batch of ore out."
If something can improve the survival rate of the entire group, try it no matter how difficult it is!
In his mind, if there were "game NPCs" he was familiar with among those mining, maybe he could really get a batch of rainbow ore through certain channels.
When the time comes... Iron Toad's defenses will be strengthened, and with a few more artillery pieces, it will be able to attack and resist. Wouldn't it be invincible?
Hearing Raymond's answer, Colin nodded excitedly and said: "If possible, please captain, please make more!"
Colin knew that their captain had some "magical" operations and could always do things that others could not do.
"Um."
Raymond nodded.
At this time, he was already thinking about how to get this "rainbow ore".
Where to start...
Black marketeer?
Or start with some senior executives of the Davide family?
...
But then again,
Raymond also feels that the recent situation in the Country of Giants is a bit too complicated.
The David family and the giant family were facing each other hard, and a large-scale naval battle broke out. Looking at their rich and wealthy attitude of recruiting mercenaries from all over the world, it is obvious that there will be no winner in this war for a while.
"It's strange... The giants are famous for being brave and good at fighting. The David family is determined to gnaw on such a hard bone? How much will it cost to fill the hole?"
The more Raymond thought about it, the more doubts became in his heart.
At this moment,
When he read the following text message in the newspaper, he immediately understood what was happening.
The newspaper content is as follows.
Brief 3: The largest clan in the Giant Kingdom, the "Gurubash Clan", and the current chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe", Kron Gurubashi, announced that he would respond to the "World Navy Recruitment" and join the World Headquarters Navy. At the same time, he was recruited by Navy Marshal Amon ·Merunes was awarded the rank of Admiral (regular general).
"Is that possible?!"
When Raymond saw this news, he immediately thought he had seen an "entertainment fake news". How could a dignified chief of the giant tribe actually join the World Headquarters Navy?
It was like hearing that the three navy generals had rebelled and turned into pirates.
This... is simply impossible!
The giant clan is a clan-tribal system, divided into five major tribes: Voodoo, Mountain, Frost, Forest, and Burning Thorn. They have the same giant royal court [Jaffatron].
All giants in the five major tribes belong to the current "King of Giants" Uli W. Berthold.
As we all know, giants and humans have never been friendly!
The Kingdom of Giants has its own independent sovereignty. They are proud and powerful, and they advocate freedom. The "Kings of Giants" in the past generations have made it clear that they will never fall under the jurisdiction of the World Government.
Whether in the game or in the real world!
It is true that a small number of giants were recruited in the naval camp, but these were all personal actions...
But now, Raymond saw the "exception"!
He was a little surprised when he saw the giant's [Hercules] Lothar running to become a Shichibukai.
Now he saw that the chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe", Kron Gurubashi, responded to the call from the World Headquarters and became a naval admiral, which made him even more puzzled.
The chief of the tribe is a big figure second only to the "King of Giants", and his position represents the position of the entire tribe. By doing this, the chief of the "Burning Thorn Tribe" is equivalent to... becoming a "traitor" of the entire giant tribe. , took refuge in the World Headquarters!
"Is there civil strife within the giant clan?"
This was Raymond's first reaction after confirming once again that what he was holding was not an "entertainment newspaper" but the serious "Le Monde".
Only in this way can we explain why the David family did something that even the navy of the world headquarters did not dare to do - go to war with the giants!
"Is there something wrong with the 'King of Giants'?"
Raymond vaguely felt that he had guessed something.
...
Not long after, the "Le Monde" delivery seagull delivered more newspapers.
He took a closer look and connected the whole incident together.
It turns out that a normal war is not just a fight for mineral deposits, but a huge change has occurred within the giant clan!
In the newspaper a few months ago, there was this brief message:
[King of Giants] Uli W. Berthold and "The Kraken" Merit fought for ten days in the waters north of Jaffatron, and both suffered heavy losses. King Uli knew that he was seriously injured and died, so he returned to the ancestral land of the giants. Go into seclusion.
"What the hell...such a big thing really happened?"
In just a few simple sentences, Raymond read out a huge amount of information.
First of all, the "North Sea Kraken" Merit is very famous in the game. Its body is the famous super-level sea monster "Nine-Headed Titan Python". It is a legendary invincible existence and one of the ultimate BOSS in the world!
(Note: The extraordinary rank in the Great Voyage World is limited to those below demigods. This is true for both humans and monsters. However, after reaching the top of the rank, your cultivation level can continue to increase. The popular explanation is that you cannot grow taller, and you can gain unlimited fat. In particular, some alien sea monsters with long lifespans will be so powerful that it is unimaginable. Like the third uncle, like this 'North Sea Giant Monster'!)
Next is the news that the King of Giants was seriously injured and returned to seclusion.
"Going into seclusion" is a very euphemistic way of saying it, but actually it means "waiting for death"!
The giants have an "ancestral land" that is unknown to outsiders. Legend has it that when the giant kings were about to expire, they would row alone to that mysterious place, wait quietly to die, and become one of the ghosts that protect the giants.
"Why did the Kraken come to the land of giants?"
"The King of Giants has returned to seclusion. Doesn't this mean that the Kingdom of Giants is now leaderless?"
"Is the Burning Thorn Tribe taking advantage of the Giant King's absence to prepare to rebel and seize power?"
"..."
Doubts flashed through Raymond's mind, and he vaguely felt that there was a coincidence that seemed like a conspiracy.
Sudden,
A strange thought flashed through his mind: "Could the chaos in the Giant Country be caused by Mr. Capone's return to the world, right?"
With the blessing of super high intelligence, he quickly connected all the clues he got in an instant.
If he remembered correctly, the Kraken should now be sleeping hundreds of thousands of sea miles north of the "Land of Giants".
Suddenly appearing here and having a fight with the King of Giants, there must be a reason!
No matter how you look at it, there is something fishy about this, just like... when the lava dragon Herakon attacked Philip Territory in the Black Sea, someone was plotting it secretly!
Gold mines were discovered, generals were awarded, the Shichibukai...
With this series of operations connected, Raymond felt that the World Headquarters was behind it.
"But...why does the World Government suddenly want to invade the Kingdom of Giants? What's the motive..."
Suddenly, he thought of a possibility!
On the one hand, wanting to conquer such a powerful race is on the one hand, but on the other hand, I am afraid of being... "taboo"!
Because, Tarzan W. Berthold, the "world's best warrior" twenty years ago, is the biological brother of the current [King of Giants] Uli.
This "world's best warrior" who gave up his throne and went to sea also has a special identity, that is, he is the captain of the fleet of "Pirate King" Delos!
Now Capone has established the "Blood Emperor" team and made high-profile contributions. He has responded to every call and many legends from the past have followed him to go out to sea and make troubles.
Legend has it that Delos has a great friendship with the country of giants...
"Could it be..."
After Raymond contacted the data in the game and analyzed it, the truth was revealed.
Could it be that the top management of the World Headquarters are also afraid that this "King of Giants" will repeat the same mistakes and become a pirate like his brother, and then cause huge trouble to the World Headquarters?
Since the country of giants is not under the control of the World Government, they simply take the initiative now.
The design caused the giant monster to seriously injure the King of Giants, and also secretly caused the internal divisions of the "Burning Thorn Tribe" of the five giant tribes to disintegrate the kingdom of giants...
Then use mining to launch a war of aggression, transfer the internal conflicts of the giants to the outside world, and take the opportunity to use the "Burning Thorn Tribe" to conquer the entire kingdom of giants.
You taste it, you taste it carefully!
Isn’t this the old trick of the conspirators in the World Headquarters!
Kill someone with a borrowed knife, draw fire from under the cauldron, conceal the truth...
The source of the matter, so many twists and turns, seems to be because he saved [Blood Earl] Capone by chance in the Black Sea?
Raymond felt that the wind blown out by his wings gradually formed an uncontrollable tornado in the world of navigation.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
I thought I finally encountered a big map that I was familiar with, and that I could show off the "omniscience and omnipotence" of the time-travelers. But now that it's happened, the plot is messed up again.