Chapter 2845: Cannot Avoid the Custom, Seek Common Ground While Reserving Differences

"Of course, considering that the strengths of the various countries in the Northland are not equal, adjustments will actually need to be made, but under the threat of the Demon Descendants, it is still relatively easy for the five major powers to reach a consensus."

Following this, Xia Duo stated his own proposal, "The first step is to establish a department under the name of the Northland Alliance specifically for the mining, smelting, and distribution of this newly discovered ownerless Mithril Mine. This will be conducive to clear accounting; each country will only receive the net profit after all costs have been deducted, settled in Standard Mithril. This is the distribution method."

"As for the specific distribution plan, I believe the five major powers can take equal, larger shares, while the small countries will take smaller shares based on factors such as population and strength."

"To avoid conflict between the major powers as much as possible, taking equal shares is already the easiest plan to reach; adding the 'last to choose' clause I mentioned earlier—not the last among all member states of the Northland Alliance, of course, but the last among the five major powers—should allow a consensus to be reached."

"At the same time, we must unite the various small countries to prevent them from being seduced and utilized by the Demon Descendants. Sharing the benefits is inevitable; the newly discovered Mithril Mine does not exist within the territory of any single country, but it is located within the territory of the Northland Alliance, so they also deserve a share."

"As for why the small countries do not need to divide their shares equally, my thought is that they have a certain right to speak, but not much. Furthermore, starting from factors like population and strength can also make it easier for us to figure out their bottom lines."

"Therefore, if a small country wants to obtain a larger share, it needs to submit evidence to the Northland Alliance regarding population, strength, and other factors to support such a share, and then the Seven Small Kingdoms will allocate it based on the actual situation."

If the Northland Alliance really follows Xia Duo's plan for distribution, the one most affected might be Evereska. Evereska wants to unite the various major powers to form an alliance in order to gain a right to speak equal to the major powers.

But the reality is, under the condition that the Seven Small Kingdoms reach a consensus, that idea of Evereska's is almost impossible to realize; of course, it is also very difficult for the Seven Small Kingdoms to reach a consensus.

Every party has its own interests. For example, Danzo, which cannot be said to be the strongest among the Seven Small Kingdoms, barely squeezing into the ranks of the major powers, naturally hopes for the emergence of a small-country alliance led by Evereska, so that they can mutually assist one another.

After leaving Iolum's Study, Xia Duo found his own Reception Room, next to which was the Reception Room. He first contacted the Sorcerer Deacon of the Arcane Union to prepare drinks and snacks for the meeting, and only then did he inquire one by one whether his allies in Danzo had arrived in Ke'er, while also inviting them to meet at the Arcane Union.

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"I understand, then I will use the Reception Room on the teacher's side."

Under such circumstances, it is of course better the more forces within the Alliance there are, and the more balanced they are. It is not only a balance between major powers, but small countries and small countries must also be balanced.

"Then I will take my leave for now, and we shall meet again at the time of the temporary meeting."

Regardless of the considerations, everyone hopes to get the largest share and believes they are qualified to obtain that share, but blind confidence will bring disaster to everyone.

Regarding this refined plan of Xia Duo's, Iolum did not immediately give an evaluation, but after pondering for a moment, he told Xia Duo, "I personally agree with your plan, but others in the Council may not necessarily have such a clear understanding."

"Feel free to use it. Although the Arcane Union has been incorporated under the Council, the various systems are generally the same as before. Your Laboratory, Reception Room, and various Permission Levels here are all still retained."

As for Weide, he had conflicts with Xia Duo in the past, but now they are temporary fellow travelers. Both sides have many common topics regarding the popularization of Magic, and they can share the pressure together in the future.

For instance, the specialty of Amalinda is Adamantine, and Ruier's is as well, it's just that they are more likely to process Adamantine into equipment, weapons, or special tools to increase the added value of the Adamantine, rather than exporting raw materials.

"Then will the teacher attend this meeting?"

As a Priest of the Lord of Radiance, Danzo does not have too great a pursuit of worldly interests, seeking more breakthroughs in the Domain of Magic and the Domain of Faith. Currently, Danzo is researching Resurrection.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo felt that this plan was somewhat inappropriate. Currently, Danzo is the weakest among the five major powers, and even if it grows, it is growth based on this foundation, which may not necessarily catch up with the other four countries.

As for the local councilors, Buluode, with whom Xia Duo has a close relationship, is still in his Territory because he usually follows the teacher Iolum's choices. The other one who did not come is Danzo.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo added another sentence, "As the headquarters of the Northland Alliance, Evereska has borne too much and deserves an extra share."

So this time, Danzo was also unable to avoid the custom, wanting to indirectly profit by lobbying various countries to recognize Amalinda's right of first occupation over the Grey Peak Mountains.

And for metals like Mithril, which are considered absolute strategic materials on the Surface, Ruier and Amalinda also have output, but the reserves are far from being comparable to the Giant Mithril Mine discovered this time in the Grey Peak Mountains.

So now the two are in a state of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and for a considerable period of time in the foreseeable future, both will maintain such a relationship.

And this time, if they really follow Xia Duo's plan for distribution, the five major powers that hold the actual power of distribution will certainly use this to manipulate the small countries. But it just so happens that this time it is the five countries working together; even if there really were a small-country alliance, it would be of no avail, not to mention that Evereska has not yet truly established an alliance, but merely has such a direction of effort.

There is also Ruier. In order to avoid being misunderstood by the countries on the Surface that they are interested in Surface affairs, they usually do not interfere in Surface affairs. For topics involving Surface affairs in the Northland Alliance, Ruier mostly follows the crowd or abstains.

After some contact, Xia Duo discovered that he was actually arriving relatively late. Not to mention the councilors of the Sweet Water Three Planes, most of them remained in Ke'er before their own territories were developed.

Perhaps after this battle, Evereska will never have the possibility of establishing a small-country alliance again.

But in their attitude toward ordinary people, or even toward Spellcasters with slightly poorer talent, there is a major disagreement between the two sides; additionally, regarding Magic itself, the two sides have different understandings.

Amalinda also has finished Adamantine products for export, but it is more about exporting raw materials, and it also has to pass through Asikeer first, which is to say, it must pass through Ruier before it can be exported to the Surface.

If the benefits of this newly discovered ownerless Mithril Mine were not so great, Ruier probably wouldn't take it to heart; the various mineral veins in the Underdark are all richer than those on the Surface.

"Badijiaer has already invited me; of course I have to go. Besides, I am still the Vice Speaker; it is impossible to be absent for such an important topic."