Chapter 496: Chapter 410: Cassius’ Persuasion_3 Chapter 496: Chapter 410: Cassius’ Persuasion_3 Finally, Cassius concluded in a calm tone:
“So, weapons are innocent, it is the one pulling the trigger who is guilty. War is sinful, but selling weapons is a first-class good deed!”
As he said this, Cassius remained placid and self-satisfied, quietly watching the word [Smooth Talker 1] appear on the panel.
His face was already red, so no matter how much he lied, it couldn’t get any redder.
Moreover, to so extent, he didn’t lie.
Although the act of profiting massively from selling weapons to both sides of a conflict was forcefully spun as a benevolent act for the sake of the Empire’s people.
However, if one could see through the phenona to the essence, they would discover the Empire’s “sinful” capital accumulation.
Olivia fell into silence again, she pondered on how to identify the loopholes in the other’s words, but couldn’t co up with a strategy for the longest ti.
After a while, she managed to blurt out a sentence with a flushed face: “You’re sophistical.”
But she seed to have no other reason.
This Red Dragon was always like this, easily countering her doubts every ti, even convincing her.
And she herself seed to be gradually changing because of him…
Cassius spread his claws in a sowhat “helpless” manner and said: “When the Empire’s researchers first created these weapons, it was solely to guard against external enemies and to protect national security.”
“What’s sinful about that?”
“But….”
Olivia was at a loss for words, looking at Cassius’s half-smiling eyes, she secretly vowed: “I will persuade you.”
Cassius slowly stood up from the throne, looking down at Olivia.
“Human wars are very complicated, they cannot be simply categorized as good or evil, and it is not sothing you Silver Dragons should be involved in.”
“I believe your Elders have also warned you not to ddle in human disputes.”
“Hmm…”
Olivia lowered her eyes and responded softly.
Cassius’s expression suddenly beca a bit serious: “There is indeed one matter that requires your help.”
“What is it?”
Olivia was sowhat curious.
This Red Dragon always seed omnipotent, even daring to refuse the invitation of deities, and now he needed her help?
Cassius spoke in a heavy tone: “A year from now, abyssal demons will invade the Anzeta Great Wilderness and launch a full-scale attack on the Empire, we hope to get the assistance of the lwood Clan.”
Actually, the Empire had the capability to independently handle the demon invasion, but for Cassius, this was a good opportunity to build bridges with the good alignnt and improve the Empire’s image.
And Olivia, as a potential Imperial Councillor, could perhaps serve as that bridge.
“Abyssal invasion?”
Olivia’s expression suddenly turned extrely grave.
The last abyssal invasion occurred four hundred years ago, when the “Undead Lord” Orcas led his undead and demon legions into the Pri Material Plane, causing a world-sweeping scourge, leaving the Fianso Continent in ruins.
The Amanata Church, Moon God Church, Fadlan Kingdom, Silver Dragon Clan, Harpist Alliance, and other forces of the good alignnt united, sacrificing countless lives of righteous people to end the catastrophe.
Cassius paused for a mont: “I just don’t know… about your grandfather?”
Olivia knew that Cassius was referring to Osedro’s defeat and severe injury, which was a sha for the entire lwood.
Moreover, in the eyes of many Silver Dragons, the reputation of Cassius, this Variant Dragon, was far from good.
“Although my grandfather is a bit stubborn, he will never go wrong in matters concerning world order.”
Olivia responded seriously after a brief hesitation.
“If the situation is true, I will return to the lwood Clan and have them reach out to various forces, providing necessary support to fight against the demons.”
Cassius nodded slightly: “Good, then I will await your good news.”
To him, this was the best part of the good alignnt.
When facing truly evil enemies, he could enlist them as free combatants without much cost.
Thus, pure goodness and evil were extrely unprofitable.
The Empire could only gain the greatest benefit by continuously shifting and maneuvering on the blurred line between good and evil.
Cassius knew this well.
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