Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God-Chapter 2046 - 948: Seizing by Force (Part 2)

Especially things like this, filled with affection, are even harder for people to empathize with.

"Alright." Susu willingly agreed, starting to treat them differently as she brewed the second cup of tea for the two.

"Get me a cup with sugar, too." Lord Palado, like a nouveau riche, walked in quickly before the second cup of tea was brewed, with beads of sweat faintly visible on his forehead, showing how hastily he had come.

Lord Palado didn’t care about the seven layers of mood in Cloud Mist Tea. He picked up the tea bowl, intending to finish it in one gulp, only to scald himself and grimace in pain.

With a self-deprecating smile, he said, "Just give me a cup of water instead. This Far Eastern elegant plaything is not something ordinary people can handle. It seems sending Susu to the General was the correct decision."

After gulping down a cup of cool water, Lord Palado couldn’t help but complain, "General, you’re truly busy with military affairs. I’ve been looking for you for several days and couldn’t reach you at all."

"That oversight is mine. In the future, I will leave a contact person here. If there’s anything, you can leave a message here, and I will handle it as appropriate." Gaven was referring to the Shadow Messenger.

These Cesk merchants aren’t qualified to establish a psychic connection with it yet.

Although Larray’s psychic connection is convenient, it can’t be like a phone contact list where you add hundreds or thousands.

It’s limited by Professional Level, with each Life Dice adding one psychic connection slot.

Once a connection is established, it cannot be easily deleted.

After all, unilaterally breaking a psychic connection is very offensive.

Therefore, one must be cautious when establishing a connection.

Moreover, this ability also has weaknesses.

It can only connect within the same plane, and cross-plane is like being cross-country, without a signal, unable to connect.

Although the Ghost Messenger can’t cross planes (except for the Shadow Plane and Shadow Demi-Plane), it operates in relay mode, capable of storing large amounts of information and notifying Gaven as soon as he returns.

He can then prioritize responses and actions based on urgency.

"That’s best." Palado doesn’t care about the method of contacting Gaven, as long as the contact can be made.

The importance of the other party hasn’t diminished with the end of Tavelan City’s defensive battle, but rather increased.

The secret weapons he holds make even King Yasan, the commander of the Felen Allied Forces, covet them, let alone these merchants.

"Would you like me to introduce you to each other?" Gaven asked.

"No need," Palado chuckled, "Though Tavelan and Usmer do not belong to the same Kingdom, they are brother cities, having intersections in many trades, and we’ve known each other for years. Congratulations, Lord Duis, on finally getting your wish."

"That’s thanks to Commander Gaven." Duis said with a forced smile.

The intersections Palado mentioned weren’t entirely positive, with more malicious suppression involved.

Despite both having excellent ports, their developments are worlds apart.

Apart from the Golden Road, Tavelan City’s relentless suppression played a significant role.

And despite the Brotherhood of Sword Spike’s years of trying, they have never seized control of the City of Usmer, partly due to their covert interference.

Duis naturally harbors deep-rooted anger towards the Cesk Merchant Alliance led by Palado.

"Since you know each other, this should be easy to handle," Gaven, disregarding their past conflicts, got straight to the point, "I’m back to discuss the cooperation in developmental matters between the two cities."

"I’m all ears," Palado straightened up, fat face turning serious.

Because Tavelan City’s rise and fall hinge entirely on the other’s decision.

This was something the Cesk merchants realized once the other showcased an unthinkable road-laying ability.

Many had personally visited the Great Valley and found the new Grand Valley Trade Route far easier than the Golden Road.

If the other intended for the Grand Valley Trade Route to replace the Golden Road.

Even if Tavelan City wasn’t completely crushed, a large amount of trade opportunities would flow away, jeopardizing its reputation as the only maritime outlet for Far Eastern trade.

Gaven received the third cup of Cloud Mist Tea and, after a light sip, found most of the bitterness had faded, leaving only a mouthful of tea fragrance, the sweetness of life.

After piquing their appetite, Gaven slowly began, "I believe after this Tukan invasion, you should have felt the terror of the human-wave tactics.

Cesk’s inability to retaliate stems from its sparse population, with the national strength not matching the army’s numbers, so how do you fight this war?"

"Indeed," Palado agreed earnestly, "If not for the General’s superb command skills and the timely support from the Felen Allied Forces led by King Yasan.

Tavelan City might not have been able to withstand even a single charge from them.

We previously focused entirely on commercial development, neglecting the Kingdom’s natural growth and prosperity.

After the war ends, we should certainly not repeat the same mistake, encouraging civilians to procreate more, fully utilizing the Cesk Plains."

This large-scale invasion by the Tukan People has taught many a lesson on the importance of population.

If the population were large enough, even the exalted True Gods could be shaken, and they would fear.

"That’s just on land, what about the maritime reach?

Comparatively, the latter is more crucial!

After this battle, the Tukan People won’t recover for at least a decade, making it difficult to muster such a large-scale war again.