Chapter 771: If the Mountain Will Not Come to Me, I Will Go to the Mountain
“Amellian Province is the future of the Empire. From now on, resources will flow there continuously—wealth, scientists, everything you can imagine.”
“The biggest flaw of Gephra is its lack of vast land and local resources. We can’t rely on imports forever.”
“It’s manageable in peace, but if war breaks out and our imported resources are cut off, we might have to compromise.”
“If we control Amellian Province, even if the main island falls, we’ll still have the strength to fight. But if we only have the main island, losing a war means losing everything.”
“Amellian Province will be the core of Gephra’s transformation. It has everything we need—land, population, abundant resources, and strategic depth.”
“Once we establish a foothold and assimilate the locals, it will undoubtedly become the new imperial capital.”
Some nobles looked surprised—this wasn’t the first time Lynch talked about Amellia’s importance, but many had never heard it firsthand before. The idea of a new imperial capital stirred their imagination.
Lynch briefly explained his reasoning. Nobles could easily verify this by consulting experts.
Gephra must change or be overtaken by the world. War is becoming costlier, and as it grows harder to wage, a long peace will follow.