"Heh, who says Giant Race are all idiots? Aren't there smart ones among them?"
Standing by the porthole, Logo waved the communication terminal in his hand, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Just now, he received a message from the Left Prime Minister, saying that the Giant Race, to celebrate Logo's coronation as king, had specially offered two colony planets, plus resources worth three billion Ta Pound.
The former is key; those two colony planets were the ones the Royal Court had sold to the Giant Race, and now the Giant Race have returned them without taking a single cent.
The Grand Elder stroked the cold blade of the Slaughter Scythe, turned back, and smiled with emotion, saying, "The current Giant King is a wise man, and known for his generosity. When the Royal Court suffered disaster, the other three races of the Corte Alliance deliberately distanced themselves from us, completely forgetting the alliance they had made. Only the Giant Race were reliable. They not only gave our Royal Court a low-interest loan to help us rebuild our economy, but also specially opened up trade channels for many unique resources. They were one of the few friends who offered help in our time of need!"
"Friends?" Logo raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "I'm more inclined to believe the Giant Race feel guilty..."
However, after saying that, Logo sighed softly, "But you can't really blame them. Aren't things between nations just like that? Exploitation, betrayal, it goes on and on, like Samsara. Who's right and who's wrong, it's not that simple to say..."
"So, what does Your Majesty intend to do?"
"From now on, let's do our best to help the Giant Race grow stronger. A portion of the Royal Court's alchemical products can be released and exclusively distributed to the Giant Race as a way of rewarding these big guys."
Logo's tone was arrogant; how dare a mere kingdom-level power use the word "support" to describe the Giant Race? However, the Grand Elder, who knew of the existence of Golden Star, was not surprised.
With an entire high-magic planet in hand, it's only a matter of time before the Royal Court becomes an imperial-level power. The Giant Race are just one of the four major races of the Corte Alliance, and on their own, they are only an upper-level kingdom-level power.
Logo said he would provide support, he wasn't exaggerating.
After all, the power that the Gendaya Royal Court now possesses actually surpasses the overall strength of the Giant Race.
Thinking of this, the Grand Elder glanced at the five Demigod standing to the side like guards. Even though several days had passed, the Grand Elder was still surprised every time he saw these people.
"Just how many hidden trump cards does His Majesty still possess..." This was the thought of everyone, including the Grand Elder, and their sense of awe grew stronger and more deeply ingrained.
Putting away his communication terminal, Logo looked at the Demon Pattern Grand Duke beside him and asked, "How's the fleet's disguise going?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured, everything is ready and awaits your command," the Demon Pattern Grand Duke said in a deep voice, his eyes filled with eager anticipation. He was a war fanatic; he was thrilled whenever he could fight.
"Then let the ' Hunter Space Pirate Group ' make their move." Logo waved his hand, and Jarvan and the others filed out beside him.
A few minutes later, a small to medium-sized fleet of about three hundred warships set off from outside the Holy Knight Star and headed towards the Dragon River Star System.
The external armor of these warships was engraved with various ferocious totems, such as black and purple skulls, blood-stained battle flags, and broken battle swords. Even their formations began to become scattered, exuding a savage aura, like a pirate crew roaming the universe.
Unlike the Holy Knight Star System, which belongs to the Radiant Empire, the Dragon River Star System is territory of the Iridescent Light Empire.
The Gendaya Royal Court and the Radiant Empire were at war, so their conquest of the Holy Knight Star System was perfectly justifiable, and no one would criticize them for it.
However, attacking the Dragon River Star System would inevitably draw international criticism and have a negative impact on the future development of the Royal Court.
It's important to understand that the majority of international public opinion is secretly manipulated by the Guta Federation, and one can imagine the status of the severely Ashes Gendaya Royal Court in the eyes of the Guta Federation's higher-ups.
This makes it even more crucial to avoid giving the other party any ammunition to use against us.
A direct attack on the Dragon River Star System is the worst possible strategy.
But what if it was stolen from space pirates?
This leaves considerable room for public debate.
Politics, regardless of its sordidness, at least requires one to appear respectable in public. That... is called being decent!
With five Demigod in command, taking over the mere Dragon River Star System was a piece of cake.
Completely bewildered, the Iridescent Light Empire lost another piece of territory.
When the news reached the highest levels, Charlemagne, the leader of the Iridescent Light Empire, was furious. Just as he was about to gather his ministers and mobilize the fleet to drive out this mysterious Hunter Space Pirate Group, another message arrived.
The First Fleet of the Gendaya Royal Court, unable to tolerate the rampant space pirates, took action in anger, drove them out, reclaimed the Dragon River Star System, and once again placed it under the rule of civilized nations.
Charlemagne was overjoyed and immediately contacted Logo personally to express his gratitude.
Logo waved his hand magnanimously, saying, "No need to be polite. Protecting our borders and ensuring the safety of our people, suppressing bandits and traitors, is the duty of a great power. We have a responsibility to build Community of Fate for Elven Plane and to create a harmonious, friendly, and progressive international system..."
Charlemagne, the leader of the Iridescent Light Empire, nodded repeatedly, deeply respecting Logo's noble actions, and asked seemingly casually, "Then, Your Majesty Campbell, when do you plan to return the Dragon River Star System to the Iridescent Light Empire?"
"Return?"
Logo frowned. "What does His Majesty Charlemagne mean? Does he intend to seize the territory of my Gendaya Royal Court?"
"??"
Charlemagne was stunned. At first, he thought he had misheard, but after a while, seeing that Logo still had a cold and indifferent look on his face, his aged face suddenly flushed red. He stared at Logo with wide eyes and said in a trembling voice, "What does His Majesty Campbell mean?"
"It means exactly what it says!" Logo said casually. "The Dragon River Star System was captured by me and my Royal Court warriors after heavy casualties from space pirates. According to international practice, conquered unclaimed territory belongs to the conqueror. This land, by law, should belong to the Gendaya Royal Court."
Charlemagne instantly understood everything, instantly recalling the Planet Golden Bridge that had been cleverly seized by the Crimson Alliance —the familiar formula, the familiar taste...
What kind of bullshit space pirates are these?!
This is the Three-Eyed People's trick!
I had praised you so highly before, Logo Campbell, you shameless bastard...
Charlemagne cursed inwardly, but forced a smile again and said, "My Iridescent Light Empire will compensate your country for its losses, but this territory has been passed down from our ancestors, and it's not easy to give it up..."
His weak tone was completely unlike that of an imperial leader.
That's just reality!
The Iridescent Light Empire is currently engaged in a war with the Saila Empire while simultaneously suppressing a rebellion instigated by the Soaring Dragon Empire. Its leadership is already exhausted, and if it were to antagonize the rising Gendaya Royal Court, the consequences would be unimaginable.
If it were the Iridescent Light Empire at its peak, it would have immediately hung up the communication and mobilized its fleet to attack upon hearing Logo's first words.