375: Chapter 36, Alliance Meeting_3 375: Chapter 36, Alliance Meeting_3 “In a show of goodwill, I have brought with me the magic crossbows allocated by the capital for your esteemed legion.”
Upon hearing Count Sandford’s words, Earl Hudson knew that the main issue of the day was starting.
This wasn’t something that could be resolved with just a few pleasantries since it involved conflicts of interests.
Receiving the magic crossbows early could at best be considered as a favor.
To satisfy Earl Hudson’s expectations, far more efforts would still be required.
“Count Sandford, you’re too kind.
If it was merely about respecting my personal dignity, this issue would merely be trivial and could be solved with a simple clarification.
However, the problem now is that this involves the dignity of my Alpha Kingdom, hence, your country must demonstrate a posture of respect towards us.”
Earl Hudson said with a broad smile.
He originally hated playing this game, but now that it was his turn, he suddenly found it very useful.
When it involves the dignity of a nation, it’s not something that can be solved by merely pulling strings.
Regardless of who was chosen to mediate, everyone must treat the matter cautiously.
“Earl Hudson, please rest assured, I came with the sincerest intentions.
Please feel free to express what you believe we should do to atone for our past mistakes.”
While speaking, Count Sandford could feel his heart bleeding.
This is the first time since he took up his position where he felt taken advantage of.
In the past, no matter which general encountered him, they always had to show respect, even giving him extravagant gifts at regular intervals.
Even Marshal Hodge, the Chief Commander, had to show him some respect, never before had he experienced such an indignity.
“Count Sandford, I have felt your sincerity.
Since your country is so willing, then I won’t hold back anymore.
In the interests of friendship between our two kingdoms, I won’t make any excessive demands.
Now, I will only make a few symbolic requests, all of which fall within your jurisdiction.”
As he spoke, Earl Hudson handed over a prepared parchment to Count Sandford, who was immediately stunned.
Thinking that the relationship he had carefully cultivated for so long would make it easy to solve the issue, he didn’t expect the turn of events to be so sudden.
Count Sandford’s face turned green when he looked at the list of supplies.
Ordinary meat and arrows were no problem, providing a bit more to the guest army wouldn’t be a major issue.
However, having various magic equipment, such as Magic Crystal Cannons, Magic Bed Crossbows, and Magic Trebuchets…
Everything that the Moxi Duchy had was listed.
With all the weapons and equipment accounted for, the ammunition supplies naturally wouldn’t be forgotten.
Looking at the demanded number of Demon Cores and Magic Crystals, Count Sandford couldn’t help but suspect an intention to empty out his Logistic Department.
“Earl Hudson, there are too many things on this list.
To tell you the truth, even if I opened all the frontline warehouses, I wouldn’t be able to gather all of these.
Furthermore, many of the items are heavy weaponry.
Although they are very powerful, they are extremely inconvenient to carry in the open field.
Additionally, craftsmen, civilians, livestock, these are things you don’t really need!”
Count Sandford replied helplessly.
As a supply officer for several years, this is the first time he has felt impoverished.
Looking at the list made him feel like a rural bumpkin.
“Haha…
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“Count Sandford, you are behaving in a narrow-minded way.
Just because the frontline doesn’t have it doesn’t mean the Logistic Department doesn’t either.
If you are willing to try, you can definitely gather everything.
This can be easily accomplished by reporting a few extra losses from the intense frontline battles.
It’s only reasonable that magical equipment would be extensively damaged.
When it comes to the craftsmen, civilians, and livestock, won’t they be needed once we have all these things gathered together?
Anyway, it’s all for dealing with the Orcs.
Regardless of which legion is equipped, the outcome is the same.
If you are worried about encountering problems, we can just announce that these weapons and equipment were brought over from the Alpha Kingdom.
Anyone who has objections can go to the Alpha Kingdom for an investigation.
If any evidence is found, I’ll shoulder all the blame.”
Hudson said directly.
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