Chapter 658 The Big Three

"Now that you know which side Joan and I are on, what are you going to do next?" Hailar stared at the Zion siblings with burning eyes, "Miss Audrey, Holden, do you want to think about joining us?" organize?"

Holden originally wanted to divert from this sensitive topic, but Hailaer would not let him go, pressing every step of the way, so he had to wink at Audrey and ask his sister for advice.

Of course, Audrey understands her brother's thoughts. From Holden's eyes, it can be seen that this naughty boy who loves to join in the fun is already eager to try, willing to accept Hailar's solicitation, and devote himself to the dispute between the colonies of the New World and his mother country.

The conflict between the Holy Ashean Empire and its overseas colonies has actually been around for a long time. The former is represented by the imperial authorities and the colonial government and garrison senior officials under their control, while the latter is rooted in the people and represented by the "Sons of Liberty Association". So far, the conflicts between the two parties have mainly focused on the economic level. Trying to collect taxes according to the law and crack down on smuggling; the other party complains about the high tax burden and actively resists through illegal activities such as smuggling and selling stolen goods.

Then in the foreseeable future, will the conflict between the mother country and the colonies be further intensified, expanding from the economic level to the political level, eventually leading to the breakup of the colony and the mother country, and even raising the banner of independent nation building?

Audrey is from the Kingdom of Canaan, which is adjacent to the Far East Province of the Empire. In recent years, the independence movement in the Far East has become vigorous and in full swing, which is inseparable from the behind-the-scenes support of the Canaan royal family. If we take the independence movement in the Far East as a reference and compare it with the situation in the colonies of the New World, Audrey is confident to make a positive prediction on the above issues!

After clarifying her thoughts, the next question is what should she and Holden do?

The Holy Ashan Empire is the most powerful country in the Vales world today, and it is also the nominal leader of the Canaan Kingdom. Over the years, it has tried its best to suppress the rise of various emerging countries including Canaan. I wish that this powerful and domineering enemy country would disintegrate and decline as soon as possible.

For this purpose, she and Holden should accept Hailar's solicitation and actively use the "Sons of Liberty" association to provoke the relationship between the colony and the mother country, intensifying the conflict, and the bigger the trouble, the better.

However, after all, Audrey is Her Royal Highness who has been educated by the royal family since she was a child. Her political awareness is much higher than that of her illegitimate brother. Shen may cause diplomatic turmoil.

She doesn't mind fanning the flames and urging the colonies to break with the empire, but she doesn't want to get burned and drag her motherland into the vortex of disputes. If the imperial authorities are angered and they turn their anchors to the Canaan Kingdom, then the loss outweighs the gain. .

After some careful thinking, Audrey finally replied: "Miss Green, as far as I am concerned, I am very happy to make friends with you, and I also sympathize with your organization's struggle against imperial tyranny, but due to political considerations , I cannot have anything to do with the organization behind you, as for my younger brother Holden, since he is not a formal member publicly recognized by our royal family, he does not need to bear the responsibility of maintaining the position of the royal family, and I have no right to restrict his freedom."

After hearing her words, Hailaer showed a comprehensible smile, and turned around to talk with Garcia Newman in a low voice. Soon afterward, Newman brought a small wooden box and placed it respectfully in front of Holden.

"Sir, this is your emblem, please keep it."

Holden rubbed his hands excitedly, opened the wooden box and took out the badge. After comparing it with Joan's badge, the smile on his face turned into aggrieved.

"Hylar, why is my badge smaller than Joan's? And his is pure gold, but mine is gold-plated!"

"Different badges represent different ranks. You have just joined our organization and are still in the probationary period. If you can get the official member badge, it is considered preferential treatment. Joan is different. His badge is Joseph Adams, one of the three giants of our association. As a gift from Mr., senior members are qualified to have it, which is equivalent to my status." Hailaer smiled, "If you are dissatisfied with your status, work hard and make more contributions to our organization. If your contributions reach a certain level, you will also It is possible to upgrade to a premium membership and exchange the gold-plated badge for a solid gold one."

"Okay, let's wait and see, sooner or later I will impress you!" Holden put away the badge rather dissatisfied.

Joan listened to the conversation between Hailaer and the Zion siblings, and vaguely guessed the intentions of both parties.

Audrey wanted to use the "Sons of Liberty" association to provoke the relationship between the imperial authorities and the colonists; conversely, Hailar also wanted to use the power of the Canaan royal family to expand the influence of the "Sons of Liberty". seek profit.

Joan has never been interested in political calculations, so he didn't intervene in the conversation of the three of them, and he didn't speak again until they finished their business.

"Hairal, you mentioned Mr. Adams just now, and I happen to have a letter to give to him. Can you tell me where I can find him?"

"Mr. Adams is one of the three major shareholders of our firm, but his main business is a lawyer. The law firm is on the third floor of the firm. He was hired to 'New Avalon' two weeks ago. It is said that he helped a big man I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in a short time due to a lawsuit, if you trust me, you might as well give me that letter first, and I'll deliver it for you when Mr. Adams comes back."

Hailaer's words made Joan a little embarrassed.

He held a letter written by Logan Walsong in his hand, which was addressed to Sir Custis. For some reason, it was inconvenient to go directly to Sir Custis, so he had to ask Joseph Adams to forward it. Fortunately, the Adams people are not in Midgard. If the trust is handed over to Hailar and transferred again, is this appropriate?

After much deliberation, Joan felt that it was still necessary to test Hailaer on the sidelines before making a decision.

"I have a friend in my hometown who asked me to come to Midgard to find her relatives. Hyrule, have you heard of a Ser Custis?"

Joan stared at Hailar as he spoke. Sure enough, when he said the name "Castis", the girl's face changed obviously, and her eyes were also full of surprise. It can be seen that she is no stranger to this knight.

"Joan, can you tell me in detail, what is your business with that lord?"

"I'm sorry, I was entrusted by someone. I can only discuss the relevant details with Sir Custis." Joan raised the letter in his hand, "Actually, this letter was also entrusted to me by an Asa friend to deliver to Sir Custis. .”

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