Chapter 1314: Chapter 1314

The bay of Gold Mountain is clear, with a hint of transparent green in the light blue. Beyond the bay, the large sea is a deep azure. The sunlight reflects on the different water surfaces, creating rippling waves, just like the moods of the two people at this moment.

"Oh Chief Divine! Miki, you... you also promised the structure and construction of the longship to the North Bay Tribe?!"

The Exploration Captain Zuwaro widened his eyes, staring intensely at Scholar Miki, just like the deep sea. His emotions surged as he grabbed Miki’s arm and spoke in a deep voice, resembling the low roar of the sea.

"Damn it! If the Mivok people learn to build longships, then the Kingdom’s superiority over ships in the Northern Land..."

"No! Zuwaro, building longships is not that easy!"

Scholar Miki shook his head, sternly interrupting.

"Chief Divine as a witness! The Mivok people have no metal tools, making it difficult to process large timber, let alone build large ships! With their production capabilities, even if they understand the longship, they can only imitate and create slightly larger canoes. Allowing them to have somewhat better ships, to fish and transport better, does not harm us... After all, they are our allies!"

"Allies? The alliance is only a few days old? It’s the same with the Ypa Great Tribe! Miki, you trust those northern tribes too much!..."

Speaking of alliances, the Exploration Captain Zuwaro was evidently dismissive. Ultimately, he did not believe that those northern tribes with thousands of people truly had the strength and qualification to ally with the Kingdom.

"Zuwaro, the Blood Oath’s alliance is witnessed by the Divine and Ancestors! It is built on mutual trust, in the hearts of both parties!... If you don’t regard them as true allies and provide genuinely beneficial help... how could they possibly treat you as a true ally and come to assist you?"

Scholar Miki pursed his lips, his eyes clear like the bay of Gold Mountain.

"Mutual trust involves both parties, no one is a fool!... Zuwaro, the doctrine states that the tribes of the Northern Land are our brothers, the Jiao People, who dispersed thousands of years ago! Since we say so, and hope to reunite with our brother tribes... then we must truly act accordingly, treating them like brothers so they will see us as brothers and be willing to ally with us!"

"Chief Divine doctrine... Jiao People brothers..."

Upon hearing this, the Exploration Captain Miki raised his eyebrows. He looked into Miki’s sincere eyes, and after a moment of silence, sighed helplessly.

"Ah! Miki, regarding the tribes of the Northern Land as brothers, treating them like brothers. You’re indeed right, and it is also the Kingdom’s doctrine. But..."

"Oh Chief Divine! When one lives long enough, sees enough, they become cunning like a fox. That Cedar Shaman is truly an old fox. He ate you up clean, just like eating a turkey..."

"Zuwaro, Cedar Shaman never pressured us with power, it has always been an equal exchange."

Scholar Miki frowned, explaining.

"The fleet has sailed thousands of miles to reach here, with many damages along the way. To repair the longship, sturdy timber is required... if we were to cut and process it ourselves, who knows how long it would take! Now, with the North Bay Tribe providing ready timber and manpower, repairs can be completed in just over ten days!..."

"Moreover, with the Kingdom’s northern exploration, we will soon encounter the storms and waves prophesied. When that time comes, repair needs will become more frequent... Having a great tribe like North Bay providing timber and manpower, along with training a batch of shipwrights, the fleet’s exploration will proceed much more smoothly!"

"Timber and manpower... a repair base for ships..."

Upon hearing this, the Exploration Captain Zuwaro opened his mouth, momentarily unable to refute. After a while, he pursed his lips, sincerely remarking.

"Miki, using power to pressure people is not that difficult. The rare thing is truly knowing what you need, and also knowing what we need! That Cedar Shaman is truly an old fox!..."

"Food, translation books, guides, pacts, intelligence, tokens, ship repairs... he grasped our needs for exploring northwards, each condition is irresistible and beneficial to both parties! And leveraging these cooperation conditions, he has obtained the knowledge he needs, leaving many future opportunities..."

"This is truly a formidable old fox! Among all the figures we’ve encountered on our journey north, he ranks as the top!"

Hearing Zuwaro’s remarks, Scholar Miki pondered for a while. He recalled the diligent and persistent old shaman who learned text, language, and mathematics from him day and night, despite being aged yet robust, and couldn’t help but nod in admiration.

"Zuwaro, you’re right, he is indeed an outstanding figure! But anyway, the assistance he provided to the exploration fleet is substantial and unprecedented! He has expedited our northern exploration significantly!"

"As for how his tribe wants to develop and leap forward using the Kingdom’s knowledge and technology, that is their business!"

At this point, Scholar Miki’s thoughts wandered far, his eyes shining brightly, his voice became passionate.

"The Divine Revelation Majesty said, across the world, there are two continents, North and South, with miles upon miles of land! And on those lands, there are countless tribes with black hair and yellow skin, as well as countless outstanding figures! In the entire world, there are courageous heroes, and wise sages, so many of them! They just lack the opportunity, a bit of enlightenment..."

"The invasion of the white-skinned demons will not happen just once or twice, nor will it last just a year or two! They will continuously surge from the Northern Continent to the Southern Continent! To resist them, to protect the tribes’ lands, and to guard the entire world, we must establish a worldwide alliance, becoming the leader of all tribes!"

"From the Far North land to the Extreme South Land, wherever the Kingdom Fleet reaches, His Majesty will spare no effort in spreading knowledge, technology, and new crops! He only regrets that the tribes of the North-South Continent are not developing quickly enough and will not hide anything, watching them remain stagnant and be destroyed by the white men..."

"A powerful Mexica Alliance, a leaping Kingdom of the Lake must become the leader of the entire world, serving as a lighthouse of the North and South coasts, leading all the tribes to advance continuously!"

"Ah! The ambitions of His Majesty! The leader of the world!"

Listening to Scholar Miki’s resolute declaration, Exploration Captain Zuwaro clenched his fist and struck his chest. He felt a warm sensation throughout his body; his mind was passionately ablaze as if fueled by a raging fire. The surge of courage churned like unending sea tides within his chest!

"Miki! You’re right! You’re absolutely right! We must do as His Majesty says!"

After a while, Zuwaro calmed down. He took a deep breath and then looked toward Miki, with a trace of doubt in his eyes.

"Miki, when did His Majesty say those words? I don’t recall... You’re not making this up, are you?"

"Zuwaro, with my knowledge, could I make up such words?"

Scholar Miki raised his eyebrows, responding earnestly.

"This was a few years ago, when His Majesty was at the Lake Capital City of the Alliance. He said this to the accompanying Divine Revelation Priests. At the time, the Alliance wanted the Kingdom’s cannon casting technique, so His Majesty gathered the Divine Revelation Priests, discussed, and decided to teach them the cannon casting hands-on! Also, at the Divine Power University, when facing the children of the noble chiefs from the tribes of Colima, the Kingdom did not hold back, teaching them mineral prospecting and metal smelting techniques..."

"Moreover, before our northward journey, His Majesty also sent a message: The tribes of the Northern Continent are our brothers and compatriots; letting them grow stronger and live better poses no harm! The land in the Northern Continent is vast enough to hold many strong tribes, alliances, even kingdoms. And if any Great Nobility wants to establish a fief on the distant Northern Continent, he would support it too!"

"Ah? Establish a fief on the Northern Continent?"

Hearing this news, Exploration Captain Zuwaro’s heart was stirred, vaguely grasping something. Yet, before he could delve deeper into His Majesty’s meaning, Miki grabbed his shoulder, interrupting his thoughts.

"Zuwaro! From Cedar Shaman, we have secured a supply of wood and labor for the repair base, which is essential for our ship repairs... It would take ages for us to gather and process the timber ourselves! But now with the wood and workforce from the North Bay Tribe ready and available, we could complete the repairs in just ten days or more!..."