Ashen Dragon-Chapter 496 - 410 Cassius Persuasion_3
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.
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Moreover, to some 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 phenomena 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 come up with a strategy for the longest time.
After a while, she managed to blurt out a sentence with a flushed face: “You’re sophistical.”
But she seemed to have no other reason.
This Red Dragon was always like this, easily countering her doubts every time, even convincing her.
And she herself seemed to be gradually changing because of him…
Cassius spread his claws in a somewhat “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 something you Silver Dragons should be involved in.”
“I believe your Elders have also warned you not to meddle in human disputes.”
“Hmm…”
Olivia lowered her eyes and responded softly.
Cassius’s expression suddenly became a bit serious: “There is indeed one matter that requires your help.”
“What is it?”
Olivia was somewhat curious.
This Red Dragon always seemed 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 Melwood 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 alignment 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 extremely grave.
The last abyssal invasion occurred four hundred years ago, when the “Undead Lord” Orcas led his undead and demon legions into the Prime 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 alignment united, sacrificing countless lives of righteous people to end the catastrophe.
Cassius paused for a moment: “I just don’t know… about your grandfather?”
Olivia knew that Cassius was referring to Osedro’s defeat and severe injury, which was a shame for the entire Melwood.
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 Melwood 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 alignment.
When facing truly evil enemies, he could enlist them as free combatants without much cost.
Thus, pure goodness and evil were extremely 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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