Now That's an Aslan-Sized Demand! / The Discriminated-Against Wendigos

"It is precisely because Utopia is powerful enough that having one more Kazimierz one less Kazimierz would not make much difference. However, this war is very important to Ursus. The country urgently needs news of an external victory to stabilize its rear."

"So, Master Huang, strictly speaking, this is a deal. As long as Ursus wins its counterattack against Kazimierz, you can conveniently take over the real power of this country."

It has to be said that the black snake is quite something; it immediately grasped the Huang Cao's inner desires.

Although Utopia's banks have seized control of most of Kazimierz's economic lifeline, they are still quite a distance from the true core of power.

Huang Cao was preparing to include Kazimierz in the economic crisis, but if Black Serpent's plan didn't encounter any unexpected problems, perhaps the process could be simpler?

"You will now take your men to my territory in Ursus. Weapons are ready for you, enough to arm an elite force of three thousand men, and help me deal with those knights who pose a threat."

Huang Cao rarely hesitates; she makes her choices decisively.

However, it seems that Wildmane Knight's parents were also wiped out by the Ursus army in this war.

Even so, Huang Cao wouldn't let this good opportunity pass by.

In the original storyline, her parents died, so what she just did can be considered as following history.

In wars and exchanges of interests, someone always has to make sacrifices, and this time it was Kazimierz who took the initiative to provoke Ursus.

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune will come at a price.

There was a similar scene in the original story where Kazimierz attempted to invade Ursus after its defeat, but was soundly defeated and lost most of his elite knights.

The Eastern Army Group of Ursus is indeed weak, but even without one, there are still four other army groups in the remaining directions, and there are bound to be some that are not weak.

Over the next few days, Black Serpent equipped his personal guards with the gear provided by Master Huang, and then dispatched these elite troops to the border region between Kazimierz and Ursus.

Combined with the already formidable Western Group Army of Ursus, they quickly taught Kazimierz a harsh lesson.

However, this victory, which could not be called a triumph, could not reverse Ursus's subsequent decline in the East Country.

Not long after, Vladimir Ivanovich, the modern-day Tsar of Ursus, died, and his son succeeded him on the same day.

At the same time, Huang Cao intensified its strategic retreat from Kazimierz, taking advantage of the panic following the defeat of the Civil Government to seize the opportunity to acquire important assets of the country on a large scale.

Put the reins and saddle on the Pegasus!

Chapter 455: You're making a huge demand Aslan!

"Where is the leader of Utopia?"

"He's been waiting in the conference room for a while now, and he doesn't seem too happy."

"How could this lord possibly be happy? The Silver Lance Knight requisitioned his property during the war, and then suffered a defeat. I wouldn't be happy either."

"Hasn't Ms. Ioleta Russell arrived yet?"

"I think she's already here, but it's not time yet. She's at the door, preparing her words. After all, this is a superpower."

Outside a luxurious conference room in Kazimierz, a group of young Silver Spear Pegasus were discussing animatedly.

As for why it was a young knight, it was because all the knights with rich combat experience had died on the front lines.

As for why someone with extensive combat experience could still be defeated, that's a problem with the commander.

This proves one thing: the combat power of elite units and hero units is completely different.

Huang Cao came here to demand an explanation, and the deal he had made with Black Snake earlier was now bearing fruit.

In order to strengthen his own power, Kazimierz directly requisitioned the assets under the Utopia Bank during the war, including arms manufacturing and logistics supply lines.

However, due to the disastrous defeat in the war, a large number of relocated land parcels were severely impacted, and many of Master Huang's properties were completely reduced to ruins.

This is hardly a crippling blow to Utopia, not even a drop in the ocean, but it is a major blow to the local industries in Kazimierz.

This not only gave Utopia a pretext to aggressively advance into core industries, but also caused the economy of the entire nation to stagnate due to the defeat in this war.

In this golden age of development, if Utopia chooses to stand idly by, Kazimierz is very likely to fall into an economic crisis.

Moreover, the current Kazimierz government has no idea how to compensate Utopia for its losses.

The losses from the defeat in the war were simply too great.

The Kazimierz government not only seized land from the Utopia Group, but also seized the houses and land of many ordinary Kazimierz. The war compensation and funds for rebuilding homes were a huge expense.

Money is needed everywhere, and social conflicts have become extremely acute. If any one thing goes wrong, it could explode on the spot.

Russell, now the de facto ruler of Kazimierz, has only one mission in coming here today.

The money from Utopia will be owed to them first, and at the same time, another loan will be taken from Utopia for reconstruction costs, although this will come at a great cost.

However, there is a difference between an explosion that occurs on the spot and an explosion that occurs decades later; only by surviving can one have a chance to turn the tide.

Russell took a deep breath at the door, then walked into the conference room with a smug grin.

But before she could even speak, Huang Cao, who was sitting at the head of the conference table, spoke first.

"Where is Mr. Cyril? Why isn't he here?" Russell's heart skipped a beat when he heard the man's name.

Where is he? Shouldn't he be here?

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Huang, but Mr. Cyril was recently wounded on the battlefield and is currently recuperating at home. Thank you for your concern."

Russell was well aware of Huang Cao's thoughts; he wanted to find someone more straightforward to increase his chances of success in negotiations.

Unfortunately, in the power struggle that lasted for more than 20 years...

Cyril, who only knew how to wield swords and spears, had long been kicked out of the core decision-making level of Kazimierz by Russell, and didn't even have military power.

Huang Cao knew about this, so after asking a question, he didn't say anything more.

"Let's begin our meeting." Huang Cao immediately pulled out a PowerPoint presentation and demanded that Kazimierz compensate him for all his losses.

Russell lowered his head and said, "We can explain that. War is unpredictable; no one knows who the winner will be, and even the victor cannot guarantee that they will gain any benefits."

Huang Cao: "Well said, but I remember that Utopia's representative in Kazimierz never said I wanted to participate in this war. You directly used administrative decrees to forcibly take away my mobile plots, all of which were destroyed in the war. Not a single one is left."

"Given the current unemployment rate and economic situation in Kazimierz, you most likely can't afford to pay the damages, and you'll even have to borrow money from me to recover."

Russell was speechless. She hated negotiating with intelligent people because they were impossible to fool.

"If you want Utopia to help Kazimierz revitalize its economy, the price is simple: I want the land and the operating rights to the vast majority of its industries."

Huang Cao pressed the remote control in his hand, and the PowerPoint presentation hanging on the wall automatically switched to the next page.

"Thirty percent of the sovereign lands of Kazimierz, and all the industries on those lands, are under the administration of Utopia."

Upon hearing this condition, Russell's eyes widened. "You really have an outrageous demand, Aslan. The conditions you've proposed completely exceed Utopia's losses in Kazimierz, more than double them."

This isn't about losing money; it's about making money.

At the same time, land and industrial chains cannot be measured in money; this is simply outrageous!

Huang Cao also laid his cards on the table, "You're right, but the responsibility of revitalizing the economy of Kazimierz also falls on my shoulders. Theoretically speaking, you can still make some money."

"Perhaps we can talk again." Russell wanted to refuse, but still couldn't grasp his own position.

Huang Cao tapped the table twice heavily with his fingers, his powerful aura silencing everyone.

"This is an order, not a request. In my view, requisitioning its assets in Kazimierz without Utopia's approval is politically tantamount to declaring war on Utopia."

"If you disagree, Ms. Russell, then in three days, Utopia's High-speed Battleship will appear on the border of Kazimierz. I believe that after hearing my reasons, no country will send troops to help your nation."

In any world, the act of forcibly seizing another country's assets is tantamount to a declaration of war.

It's already a huge blessing that Huang Cao can talk to Kazimierz; if it were a hot-tempered person, they probably would have already started a war.

"But you're asking for far too much. What's the difference between this and selling the country to you outright?"

"There was no difference to begin with. Who told you to be so greedy? You didn't gain anything in the Uka War decades ago. After Ursus suffered a defeat in the East Country, you think you can do it too?"

"This is the price of war; there will always be a loser."

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; the knights of Kazimierz and the Eastern Army of Ursus are evenly matched, and neither can laugh at the other.

Ursus may have some bad players, but not all of them are bad players; the situation in Kazimierz is similar to that in Ursus.

However, the experts in Kazimierz are no match for those in Ursus.

Ursus's medium-sized horses are comparable to Kazimierz's top-quality horses, not to mention that in the recent Ursus-Kazimierz war, Ursus used top-quality horses, making their combat effectiveness two levels higher.

It would be strange if Kazimierz didn't lose.

Chapter 456: Wendigo, the Discriminated Against

Russell slumped into his chair, pen in hand, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"If you sign it, at least you'll have a chance in the future; if you don't sign it, you'll have no chance at all."

Huang Cao wasn't joking when he said that.

Unless Russell, representing Kazimierz, intends to follow the wishes of Utopia, his High-speed Battleship will indeed sail directly to the country's doorstep.

Because if no one chooses to join the server under such perilous conditions, then the backbone of Kazimierz will truly stand tall, and it might even be a new transformation.

Huang Cao wouldn't allow a major enemy to appear around it, so if Russell dared to refuse, Utopia's fleet would arrive at Kazimierz's doorstep the very next morning, well before three days had passed.

Only in this way can Kazimierz's newly straightened and not very hard spine be completely broken.

Unfortunately, Russell clearly lacked the courage to do so.

Before Huang Cao arrived, he had already made arrangements with many capitalists in Kazimierz to put pressure on Russell.

The results seemed to be very effective; Russell didn't even hesitate to sign the contract, though he was a little trembling.

The trend of the times is irreversible and cannot be defied by any one person.

If things continue like this, the economic collapse of Kazimierz will be a natural consequence, and it could even lead to the overthrow of the entire knightly class.

Although in Master Huang's vision, the overthrow of the knightly class was inevitable, at least they could still enjoy the last rays of the setting sun.

"A very wise choice, Ms. Russell. I hope one day you can become one of my employees in Kazimierz."

"Kazimierz may not necessarily lose this war without gunfire."

Although Kazimierz is currently at a disadvantage, there are still endless possibilities in the future, and Russell has not given up hope.

"Shall we wait and see?"

Huang Cao had his men bring him a map, and after marking out a certain area for himself, he instructed Russell to give orders that everyone on board must obey Utopia's instructions.

Huang Cao acted swiftly, arranging for a provisional government to manage the Kazimierz people who had been displaced by the war on the same day.

Meanwhile, in order to showcase Utopia's culture and strong economic power, Huang Cao announced that as long as the applicant passed an intelligence assessment, they could obtain a relatively decent job within the territory under Utopia's jurisdiction.

If we exclude those who are infected.

The Kazimierz people also have one of the highest levels of education in the region, which is perfect for developing their territory.

Huang Cao agreed to Russell's request to lend money to Kazimierz for development, but it was only a loan.

I want the land, but you still have to pay me back.

This is power, this is the oppressive force of a great power.

Small countries have no right to bargain, and the Terra United Nations is merely a product of Utopia's desire to become more civilized.

A few months later, Huang Cao attracted nearly half of the highly skilled Kazimierz people to the land of Kazimierz.

Before the war began, Kazimierz had already become a semi-entertainment society, driven by the Utopian Knight Grand Prix.

The Knight Grand Prix in the original storyline also took place after the war between the East Country and Ursus.

Otherwise, why would people say that this war was a turning point in the history of Kazimierz?

In the original storyline, the capitalists were kept by the military group and, apart from having some economic influence, had virtually no ability to resist.

But Utopia Bank is no pushover.

Backed by a superpower, it can launch a blitzkrieg against Kazimierz at any time. No matter how much the Oversight Council and Silver Spear Pegasus dare to do so, they would never directly target Utopia.

Russell could only watch helplessly as his country's talent left for other places. The most important thing now was to settle the compensation for the soldiers' families, otherwise he would lose even the last bit of public support.

Some time later, somewhere in Ursus.

"Wasn't it a very pleasant collaboration?"

The two glasses of red wine clinked together, and both Huang Cao and Heishe showed expressions of satisfaction.

"Speaking of which, how long are you going to use this body? It always feels a bit damp and gloomy, which doesn't give people a good impression. I suggest you get more sun."