Sui Xiong's answer did not go beyond the expectations of the Lion God Singer, or in other words, it did not go beyond the expectations of the Fox Chief Wilder.
Before this mission, Wilder had a detailed discussion with Singer. He carefully analyzed the laws of the Northwest Republic and the teachings of Mask of the Void, and then pointed out that the biggest obstacle to the success of this mission was the attitude of the orc gods towards faith and the faith policy of the Orc Empire.
"If possible, the best way is for your majesties to change their attitudes and the country to change its policies." He said at the time.
However, Singer rejected his suggestion.
"The foundation of the orc pantheon lies in blood and the purity of soul connection," Singer said. "Without this, we will no longer be who we are. At that time, what is the difference between existence or destruction?"
Wilder begged him to consult the great orc god, but Singer could not resist his repeated entreaties and finally asked Lefond for permission.
LeFon replied resolutely: "If we lose this battle, the worst we can do is follow the example of the dwarfs and withdraw from the main plane. The world is so big, there is always a place for our orcs to live. But if we give up the connection between blood and soul, Basically, we have lost the roots of the orc clan, and even if we can still stay in the main plane, we are nothing more than rootless duckweeds!"
Faced with such a resolute answer, Wilder had no choice but to dance in shackles, wondering how to convince the Mask of the Void on this basis.
To this end, he designed several sets of rhetoric, hoping that some of them would come in handy.
Faced with Sui Xiong's question, Singer immediately replied: "What's the difference between helping orcs and helping dwarves or elves? They are both resisting invasion."
"But the orcs have been invading others, and the dwarves and elves have been invaded." Sui Xiong replied, "The orc empire is the largest country in the world, accounting for more than a quarter of the entire main plane. The main plane In the vast wilderness of the north, didn't other races thrive before? But where have they gone now? You can invade others, and of course others can invade you. This is a fair thing."
Singer smiled slightly - this statement did not go beyond Wilder's expectations, so he replied: "In the past two hundred years, the Orc Empire has never expanded externally. Going back thousands of years, the expansion of the Orc Empire has also been It has stopped under the joint blockade of the Eagle Kingdom and the Holy Angel Kingdom. Should the sins committed a thousand years ago be borne by the descendants a thousand years from now?"
Without waiting for Sui Xiong to answer, he continued: "Compared with the orcs, the crimes of human aggression are much more recent and more brutal. Don't you know what they did during the 'Great Migration and Great Expansion'? Far away. Not to mention, until a few years ago, they were still invading the dwarves and the Great Swamp!"
Sui Xiong was dumbfounded. Of course he knew these things.
In this world, when it comes to the power of aggression, humans are the second most powerful, and no one can be the first. Compared with humans, orcs are actually not very aggressive—mainly because their aggressive pace was curbed by humans and they were unable to continue.
"I would like to ask, are you opposed to aggression?" Singh asked.
Sui Xiong said subconsciously: "Of course I object."
"Then let's discuss the matter. Do you agree that humans want to invade other races? Or do you oppose it?"
Sui Xiong thought for a while and replied: "Objection."
"I know you must be opposed." Singer smiled and said, "After all, not long ago, you personally took action to help the dwarf kingdom resist the invasion from the country of thousands of springs. This achievement is still in everyone's memory. new."
"Yes! Thank you very much for your help!" Prince Dudu Hill of the Dwarf Kingdom immediately saluted and thanked him, and the Rune God also smiled and nodded to express his gratitude.
Sui Xiong returned the favor with a smile, but he was murmuring in his heart.
He always felt that something was not quite right about the topic...
"At that time, we orcs were also in the camp resisting the invasion." Singer smiled again and said, "I think you must still remember that at that time, the orc empire sent many elites to help the dwarf kingdom strengthen its defense and prepare for the war. There is a fierce battle in the land of thousands of springs.”
Sui Xiong nodded, of course he knew. Although the battle was not fought in the end, there was no doubt about the attitude of the orcs.
"You see, we orcs have already demonstrated our stance against aggression with practical actions, right?"
Sui Xiong hesitated for a while, frowned, and nodded.
"You are also against aggression, right?"
Sui Xiong nodded.
"So, you and we are on the same page, aren't you?"
Sui Xiong thought about it for a long time. He felt dizzy at the thought and felt as if there were a group of crows spinning in circles and singing songs above his head.
He always thought there was something wrong with Singer's statement, but he really couldn't think of anything wrong with it.
The orcs are against aggression, and he is against aggression, so of course everyone is unanimous and we are comrades standing in the same trench.
But... but... but...
Sui Xiong shook his head vigorously to drive away the non-existent group of crows, and sighed deeply.
"What you said does make sense." He said this with great difficulty, "But I really don't like many of your practices..."
"Who in this world can completely satisfy others?" Singer showed a self-deprecating smile - he had practiced this expression many times, and finally got Wilder's approval, "For example, you, Can many of your practices and your republican ideas satisfy others?"
Sui Xiong was stunned. He didn't understand how the topic came to him.
"Here, on behalf of the orc gods, I can promise that if you help us resist the invasion from humans, the orc empire will abolish the chieftaincy system and launch a full-scale republic. We will not elect leaders based on blood and strength, but on the will of the people. to elect a group of elders. We will replace the emperor system with the system of the Federation of Chief Elders of all parties, and use the United Council of Elders as the highest authority of the Orc Republic. We will abolish the control of noble chiefs over tribal members and materials, and will These powers are transferred to the Council of Elders. We will gradually eliminate aristocracy and transform aristocracy into a symbol of honor rather than power..."
Singer said a lot in one breath, and finally looked at Sui Xiong with calm and sincere eyes: "I wonder if you are satisfied with this condition?"
Sui Xiong was silent, he really didn't know how to answer.
Emotionally speaking, he doesn't like the orcs, he doesn't want to help the orcs and is an enemy of humans.
But...he should not reject Singer, both from a rational and profit perspective.
What he said was so reasonable and sincere, how could he refuse
Facing Singer who was waiting for his answer, he felt in a dilemma, which was even more uncomfortable than having to fight a fierce battle with several powerful gods...