During the "Civil War," the Southern Nations Federation of humanity relentlessly attacked the high-ranking members of the Northern Old God Church, naturally killing many kin and reaping numerous extraordinary materials.
For instance, the "Fifth Element" in the hands of the Abaddon Secret Teachings, which resembles silver blood and represents the spirit, granting immortality to the devil;
The "Blood of Transformation" held by the Night Demon of the Twilight Church; the "Human-faced Acorn" held by the Druid Church; the "Mermaid’s Tear" of the Deep Dive Church...
Essentially, they are all similar things, belonging to some form of existence in the aspect of "transformation," with different focuses.
Although there are differences in extraordinary level and rarity, they all serve one key purpose for mortals—longevity!
Even though the first batch of treasures brought back by overseas merchants was not numerous, they all soared to sky-high prices among the Silver Continent’s elite.
From shipowners, investors, captains, to ordinary crew members, everyone made a fortune.
As for specific figures...
The furious voice of the Remit Saint Joseph erupted once more in their ears:
"Even with just the shallow triangular trade with the continent, in a few short months, the profit has been as high as 1000%-2000%!
If efforts are increased to develop and establish a complete industrial chain to prepare matching goods, this figure would be even more remarkable.
The Protestant Alliance and other authorized forces are soon about to feast, but what of our Orthodox Alliance?
Last month, our attempt to seize the maritime wagon failed, and we have completely torn our diplomatic ties and declared war on the North Sea Empire.
Their blockade breaker fleet immediately sealed off the First Circulation Zone; our native merchant ships couldn’t pass through, and the Southern Continent’s merchant ships couldn’t return.
Every day we suffer enormous losses.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Can any of you tolerate such a level of wealth slipping through our fingers? Can we continue to let their blockade breaker fleet rampage freely?"
In facing this situation, the Remit People are even more anxious than the Pyrenees Empire.
The ring on his hand has acquired the negative curse of the "Lost Mandate of Heaven."
While possessing great power, it also comes with incurable side effects:
"Any wearer, or even those merely related to it, will always suffer a life of wandering.
They cannot obtain their own land or establish their own country, but must forever be a nomadic people.
Generations must atone for their scorn against the ’King of Kings!’"
This curse has long spilled over from the Ring of Saintly Authority to the entire Remit clan.
Thus, even though they control the Netherland Kingdom, they still do not have a country of their own.
Bankers rely on their capital advantage and numerous Gold Coin Sequence Extraordinarys to parasitize the financial departments, major banks, and big companies of various countries; the invisible financial, commercial empire is their true homeland.
Now this invisible homeland is facing unprecedented severe challenges.
A small mistake could lead to them being suddenly raided by the North Sea Empire.
Meanwhile, they acted too indiscreetly to reclaim the Three Religions Sacred City.
Especially the aggressive Monetary Restoration Party, which relied on backing from the Pirate King [Ocean Throne], now unhesitatingly stabbed the Barbary Pirate Kingdom in the back.
Unfortunately, the attempt to steal chicken resulted in losing the grains fed to it.
With the fall of the [Puppet King], the Artificial Lantern Person plan can no longer proceed, they gained no benefit and offended Lighthouse Sequence Extraordinarys worldwide.
Once again having betrayed allies and benefactors, the Remit People have exhausted all avenues.
If they cannot succeed this time, they won’t even have a place to stay in their overseas colonies.
The President of the Freemason Society, who actually controls the Netherland Kingdom, Protector of the Realm Elon Cromwell, echoed:
"The damn North Sea Empire has locked down the First Circulation Zone with their blockade breaker fleet.
Our own ships can’t even join the triangular trade; going to the exclusive colonies west of the Church Meridian requires utmost caution.
We don’t dare to even fly our country’s flag for fear of attracting those voracious wolves at sea; once discovered, there’s no escape.
The sea routes are almost severed..."
Speaking of the Breaking Off Engagement Battle, everyone felt a pang of sorrow, secretly wiping away bitter tears.
After declaring war on the North Sea Empire, their counter-strike against them had almost continued for a month, causing significant losses to various nations’ merchant ships.
The Invincible Fleet may be strong, but battleships can’t reach the high seas.
Other cruisers simply can’t win against groups of heavy cruisers when at sea.
During this period, they even organized a multi-nation joint overseas trading caravan, which was likewise beaten down by the Unrestricted Wolfpack and chased all the way; only one-third made it to the destination.
Moreover, those "smartass" captains deliberately loaded much less cargo than others, using slower accomplices to shield them.
Infuriating high-level officials receiving the goods in various countries to the point of vomiting blood.
Overseas trade income is indeed very lucrative, but such a high loss rate of up to two-thirds is enough to make them unprofitable; no one will engage in a losing business.
The Remit great bankers, who regard wealth as their faith, are practically going crazy.
Protector of the Realm Elon Cromwell’s voice suddenly raised in intensity:
"Empress, and ladies and gentlemen, we must reopen the shipping lanes, connect the lifeline between us and the colonies, and join the triangular trade frenzy.
We Freemasons promise to give it all to support the Orthodox Alliance.
Even if it means igniting the flames of war on the Silver Continent itself, it’s worth it."