I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 281: The Holy See's Envoy

After the basic aspects of the cooperation were agreed upon, Alpha no longer needed to deal with the remaining specific transaction methods. He decided to let the technology and business departments work together to negotiate.

Finally, the two sides reached an agreement to trade bullets and magic crystals according to the current ammunition ratio on the market. In fact, the outside world is also trying to find a way to improve the potion ratio. They tried to add combustible coal and sulfur, but lacked saltpeter and the specific ratio problem, so the effect was not good.

Alpha knew that given enough time, they would be able to produce their own ammunition, but that might take a long time, and every penny earned was a pound.

Compared to Alpha's processing, the other party only needs to deliver the entire amount of magic potion, and Alpha will help process it for free. Of course, the proportion of magic potion and magic stone used by Alpha is lower, and it earns the difference in price in this way.

In terms of technology, Alpha exported steel-clad barrel technology in exchange for an old navy on the southern coast of Germany. This navy was small, with only a thousand people and five medium-sized warships, all of which were very old, but these people were real navy and could greatly shorten the construction speed of Alpha's navy.

The steel-wrapped technology actually uses a standard iron rod with extremely high hardness to heat and red-wrap the steel pipe, and then forges it into shape, and then uses grinding and drilling technology. This technology is mastered by the organization behind the use of Alpha technology, and Alpha will certainly not hand over its latest technology.

As for the German Southern Navy, it is a navy with a history of a hundred years. However, for a land power empire like Germany, the navy is not given enough attention, not to mention that the Southern Navy is too far away from the imperial capital and has long been forgotten.

Alpha then let Lilia take over the navy, and formed a joint fleet with the newly trained naval personnel to begin recovery and integration training in the bay.

After Alpha successfully dealt with the German Empire envoy, he welcomed the Vatican envoy Athena that night. At this time, the two were already lying in bed.

"You solved the German envoy so quickly?" Athena was full of disbelief. After all, Germany and the Fifth Knights had asked the Holy See to put pressure on Alpha, and she herself was the envoy of this operation. She didn't expect that Alpha could solve this problem with his own ability.

"It's just an exchange of interests, it's no big deal." Alpha said lightly while stroking Athena's smooth back. In fact, these exchanges did not bring any burden to Alpha, they were just a trade-off of interests.

"So what are your plans next? Are you ready to deal with the issue of the Holy Ring?" Seeing that the problem had been solved, Athena did not delve into it any further. She knew that once Alpha was free, those people in the Vatican would definitely take action.

"Do you think the Holy See will support me if I challenge the Ottoman Empire?" Alpha wanted to test the Holy See's attitude.

"What? Ottoman Empire? Are you crazy?" Athena was so excited that she almost jumped up, but was suppressed by Alpha.

"Are you kidding?" Athena looked at Alpha's calm expression and knew that he was not joking.

"If you really provoke the Ottoman Empire and take action, then I won't have to work so hard, and the Holy See will fully support you." Athena's attitude represents the attitude of most people in the Holy See. If the Holy See wants to regain its former glory, it must defeat the Ottoman Empire.

"But you don't understand how powerful the Ottoman Empire is. They have the most powerful court magician group and the Austro-Hungarian Knights, which is a knight group composed entirely of paladins." Athena didn't dare to provoke the Ottoman Empire easily. After all, the minimum standard to become a paladin is a bronze knight. With Alpha's strength, he would only be considered a small soldier if he entered the group.

It is said that somewhere in the world, there is a most mysterious magic empire, and this legendary empire is said to be within the borders of the Ottoman Empire. Athena stared at Alpha, after all, there were magicians from that mysterious magic empire in Alpha's team.

Athena knew very well that the Vatican would never openly support her. The Vatican did not dare to confront the Ottoman Empire head-on, let alone publicly support any action against the Ottoman Empire.

"But they are already in decline. How do I know if I don't try? If I fail, I will escape to the Eastern Continent." Alpha had already made plans.

"If you really intend to challenge authority, what support do you need?" Although the Vatican cannot provide public support, private support can be continuously supplied.

"I need magic stone." This is Alpha's most urgent need.

"What else do you need?" Although the magic stone is precious, it is not impossible for the Holy See to provide it, and Athena can easily agree to this.

"Also, you can't trip me up." Alpha didn't need support, but he didn't want support from the Church. After all, Alpha's team members came from various races, and once the Church's power got involved, it would cause real chaos.

"I need a detailed action plan. The Holy See will not believe empty words." Since Alpha has made up his mind, Athena will no longer persuade him.

“I plan to contact Greece, which is affiliated with the Ottoman Empire, in a year, and send personnel to infiltrate Greece to organize the Greek people to launch a freedom revolution within five years.

If the Ottoman Empire does not respond, then we can proceed to the second step and gradually erode the vassal states around the Ottoman Empire.

Strive to bring chaos to the Ottoman Empire within ten years." Alpha would certainly not attack the Ottoman Empire directly.

"It takes too long. We must reach mainland Greece within a year, conquer Greece within three years, erode the countries around the Ottoman Empire within five years, and attack the Ottoman mainland within ten years." This is the plan Athena made for Alpha's action time.

"Is this too hasty? I'm worried that I can't do it." Alpha understood that he needed time to plan his course of action while also strengthening his strength.

"This is the minimum that the Holy See can accept. The longer it takes, the less support the Holy See will give you. Even private support will be impossible." Athena was of course clear about the Holy See's style.

"There are two magic stone mines in Greece. If you can occupy them, you will no longer need magic stone support from any force." Athena put on her coat and marked the location of the mine on the map.

"Magic stone mine? The Ottoman Empire didn't occupy and develop it?" Alpha found it unbelievable.

"Since the decline of the Ottoman Empire, especially with the rise of the Pirate Alliance, the Ottoman Empire's naval power has been further suppressed. The Ottoman Empire is no longer able to manage overseas forces. Greece is across the sea from the Ottoman Empire, and they may also be unable to do so.

When the Ottoman Empire was at its peak, these two magic stone mines were fully developed and excavated. However, with the decline of the empire, we destroyed the mines, and every time they tried to rebuild, we destroyed them. After a few times, they gave up. "Athena revealed these unknown secrets. Although the Holy See did not dare to provoke the Ottoman Empire openly, they still set up many obstacles in private.

"By the way, since you have chosen this path, you must seek the support of the Holy See. I will ask the Holy See to send a large number of people to support you." Athena still cared about Alpha.

"Athena, I really don't need it." Alpha hastily refused. Now he has the final say here. If the Holy See sends someone over, it will be hard to say who will be the leader.

"These people will not care about your business, they are the real core members of the Holy See. However, since the demise of the Knights of Light, the Holy See is no longer the same as it used to be, and many people have suffered tremendous persecution. They must leave the Holy See, and the responsibility of protecting them falls on your shoulders." This was not a discussion, but a task directly assigned to Alpha.

"My duty is to provide protection, and they have the right to focus on their own doctrines. I have my own management bottom line and will never allow them to interfere." Alpha sticks to his principles.

"Don't worry, they are just pure researchers who focus on studying the true doctrine of light. They have no interest in participating in secular management." Athena finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she couldn't bear to see these people being persecuted.

"By the way, I met a girl before. She could inspire the holy light just by speaking casually. She called herself Joan of Arc. Is she related to the Holy See?" Alpha asked casually while holding Athena.

"Joan of Arc? She actually appears here! We must find her and keep her." Athena obviously knew the inside story.

"It is said that she is an angel sent to the world for trials. Anyone who gets her will receive the angel's blessing. If you can make her obey you, you will have enough strength to compete with the Church." Athena regretted that she did not have time, otherwise she would have gone to look for Joan of Arc in person.

"I don't know where she is. Let's just let nature take its course." Alpha didn't want to provoke that saint, especially in these chaotic times.

"It's up to you. I will arrange everything for you at the Vatican. You just need to take action and the Vatican won't make things difficult for you." Athena yawned and was then carried to the bed by Alpha.

"Oh, by the way, you are planning to plot against Greece. Your secretary may be able to help, after all, she is a Greek princess." Athena's reminder surprised Alpha, but he immediately pressed on Athena. At this moment, it was Alpha and Athena's time.