454.Hogg: You, a plague player, can’t even appreciate my happiness! -【Add more updates21/25】
454.Hogg: You, a plague player, can’t even appreciate my happiness! -【Additional update 21/25】 (Page 2/2)
Although their unique worldview is narrow, it cannot be said to be wrong. Therefore, I have become suspicious of the prevailing view on the mainland that regards gnolls as barbarians..
If I can personally visit the Mossy Valley in the future, maybe I can produce strong evidence to prove that the history of the jackals is not shorter than that of humans..
In those ancient times, they also developed their own civilization system in the dark mountains. I think that from the perspective of life races, they are not inferior to us..”
“That's a shocking idea, professor..”
the colonel whispered：
“Promoting such views elsewhere will get you into trouble, especially at this time of impending black disaster.”
“But this is Transia.”
Professor Malcolm snorted and said：
“There is no stupid blood doctrine here, let alone the arrogant view of 'human supremacy'. I have never been able to understand how some of us who call ourselves civilized individuals have the courage to laugh at elves, dwarves or other ethnic groups. It’s no different and there’s no shame in learning from others.
What's more, Hogg is not a member of the Black Disaster..
It is a native of Transia and one of the indigenous peoples of this land recognized by Governor Murphy.”
“Yes, Colonel.”
Hogg immediately answered：
“I still have an identity file in the archives of the Scarlet Fort Administrative Office. Each of my clan members have complete information registration. After the black disaster is over, we can obtain the citizenship certificate from the Administrative Office..
We were born in Transia, and we have nothing to do with the Dark Mountain Gnolls who caused the Black Disaster..
If I have to say it, our relationship with the gnolls of the Dark Mountains is probably the same as the relationship between the Sealanders, the Kates and the Nords. Although they come from the same source, they have formed different groups..
We also have internal strife, we fight against each other, and we choose different sides even in the same war.
For example, in this black disaster, the Transian Jackals chose to stand with humans, just like at the end of the Second Night War, the Sealanders chose to fight with the vampires against the Nords' occupation of Ice Bay..”
“You've done a great job studying history, Chief Hogg..”
Colonel Fraser shook his head and said：
“However, this cannot change the reality of the opposition between humans and gnolls. Words alone are not enough to convince the Plantagenet Kingdom to accept your existence. I personally can sit here and talk to you with an open-minded attitude, but it does not represent my compatriots. I won't raise my weapon when I see you..
The relationship between individuals and collectives has always been complex.
What's more, in this war, you have not yet clearly defined your own camp, and you have not taken actual actions for your choices..
Standing is never just a matter of words, we only look at actions！”
“you will see.”
Hogg bared his teeth and said：
“When you step into Plague Town, you will see my soldiers. When the Black Scourge army attacks Transia, you will also see the Jackals fighting for him in Governor Murphy's army..
In fact, to be blunt, my people and I have done more for this land than you can imagine. Colonel, even during the incident in Marlow Town, I contributed to your fight..
Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean I haven't done it.
Your Marshal may know more about this than you do, otherwise you wouldn't have accepted Professor Malcolm's invitation to be my guest, would you?？”
“Uh, are you really a Gnoll? Your mind is sharper than many humans I've met..”
Seeing Hogg open the skylight and speak frankly, Colonel Fraser stopped pretending. He sat upright and said:：
“Indeed, Marshal Loren has received information from the office of the Governor of Transia. He recognized your active role in the battle of Marlow Town and entrusted me to come and inspect your clan..
But Chief Hogg, you have to understand that this is just a favor given by the marshal to Governor Murphy, and it does not mean how much he really values you. Also, the title "Short Man" is too rude.！
Governor Murphy's slip of the tongue will definitely have serious consequences..
Especially when you have more contact with the dwarves in the future, this kind of unscrupulous speech will seriously affect Transia's status in their hearts..”
“That's called 'half-man'’！”
Hogga said with a smile.：
“We are not afraid of the dwarves. All we need now is your soldiers. Don't come to Smuggler's Wood to 'borrow' our leaders for military glory..
I invite you to come here this time to discuss this issue.！
In the presence of Professor Malcolm, I will make a pact with you, Commander of the Sealanders..
During the Swamp War, my clan will be your safest rear area. Transia’s field hospital will also be temporarily placed here. We will provide necessary security for the hospital, but your wounded soldiers must also abide by our rules..
Our Bloodclaw clan has the final say in this mountain forest now.！
This authority has been recognized by Governor Murphy. The Scarlet Archon personally promised that Smuggler's Grove will become an autonomous region of the Bloodclaw Clan, just like the original agreement between Governor Murphy and the Half-Man Marshal..
I want to make the same agreement with you.
I want you to acknowledge the Bloodclaw's rule over the woodland. This recognition must last until the end of the Black Plague, lest we be inexplicably involved in a shameless backstab from our allies..”
Having said this, Hogg listened and said in a long voice:：
“Of course, the rich resources of the Smuggler's Woodland also need some sales. It is still a bit far from the Scarlet Castle, so Governor Murphy allows us to export some of the furs and herbs that we cannot use to the Cape family in exchange for us from the Cato region. food needed.
If you need it, we can even build a special trading market for the Cape family near the forest, so that you can make a lot of money by smuggling various materials from your base camp of Cato to Transia.！
In this way, we can circumvent the official monopoly business contract between Transia and Mrs. Nodtor..
Our Bloodclaw clan only needs to collect a small toll from it, that’s all..”
“enough！”
Major Fraser scolded in displeasure.：
“I am speaking to you as a soldier of the Plantagenet Kingdom, Chief Hogg, and this does not involve my family business..”
“Hehe, humans are hypocritical.”
Hogg grinned, showing his canine teeth and sarcastically said：
“You obviously bear that surname, but you always want to get rid of its influence. You are worse than Ken Porter. That idiot still knows how to use his identity as the warlord of the Bone-gnawing clan to get more benefits for it..
Anyway, I can work for the Cape family at any time. My people have become friends with several of your chamber of commerce leaders at the casino. There are also a few bad gamblers among them who are eager to recoup the money they owe me. They promised Will help me, the barbarian chief, contact the noble Earl of Lyon.
You don't want that to be your business, but your father is the best merchant in the Plantagenet Kingdom, and you can't change that. The shortest route from the Cato region to Transia is across Lake Sulpers and then through Smuggler's Wood..
Even a jackal like me knows that this is a really good business for the Cape family, so just tell me whether you want this trade route? The promise you make will allow your father to see his son's talent in this area.
You see, it won't do you any harm..”
“Um…”
Colonel Fraser glanced at Professor Malcolm who was smiling and said nothing. After thinking for a few seconds, he said：
“In a few days, a chamber of commerce leader will come over to discuss this matter with you in detail. This is outside the scope of our discussion... huh? What's going on？”
His words were interrupted by a sudden violent shock.
Everyone, including Hogg, jumped up from the tree stump. The Gnoll Chief roared and asked the panicked guards to quickly go to the den to see if any cave dwellings were collapsed, while Professor Malcolm and Fraser looked at Towards the direction where the vibration is coming from.
“deep in the swamp…”
Professor Malcolm put down the telescope, touched his beard, and said：
“Is it the direction of the swamp forbidden area? Has the Plague Clan begun to march towards the forbidden area? Why would they make this choice in this situation?？”
“It's not clear yet, but I can't stay here.”
The colonel whistled and asked his horse to gallop towards this side. He felt relieved and finally no longer had to deal with things that had nothing to do with the war. He held the whip and said to his mentor and Chief Hogg.：
“I must go to my position immediately, you two, and we will talk about the rest after the battle..”
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