Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God
Chapter 826 - 542 Strategic Objective

Chapter 826: Chapter 542 Strategic Objective

"I think, first and foremost, we need to discuss not the tactical issues, but the strategic ones," Kellysha said, elevating the meeting to a whole new level. "What is the significance of taking over Efanso? Just to act as mercenaries and grab a bunch of benefits and then leave? Or like Blood Gorge and Dwarf Statue City, do we send people to govern this place? If so, what consequences would that entail?"

Before she joined Lord Gaven’s command, she had been merely a shaman doubling as a combat captain in the Mountain Tribe; they struggled more with nature (harsh living conditions) than with other people.

Earlier, when she faced off against the Elite of the Dwarves Elf in Mesnoel, she showed only her capabilities as the commander of an elite squad, which could still be explained by her previous hunting experience.

But this strategic vision couldn’t be explained that way; it was an innate talent, revealing that she had her own unique insights into warfare.

"We definitely can’t occupy," Veranika said firmly. "Once we do, the whole nature of the thing changes. We will become outright invaders on the Giant Dragon Coast. Those cities still hesitating will, for their own safety, join forces against us without any reservations. If we were made up of an elite army, we might stand a fight. But our main body is civilians, unsuitable for maneuver warfare, and we have no mass base here. Over time, we will be consumed just like those invading Monster Tribes—that’s just one part."

"Secondly, by the time we pass through the Komeer Kingdom, it will be harder than climbing to heaven to ask for passage. For their own safety, they won’t allow an aggressive army to pass through their territory."

The latter half of the Conqueror Army’s journey was already set.

They would enter the Goblin Margins, sandwiched between the Sunset Mountains and Stormhorn Mountains, from Efanso, following the Wasteland Path all the way to the Rocklands and then taking the High Road towards the Valley.

By then, the Komeer Kingdom would pose the biggest obstacle to their path.

It was simply because the Conqueror Army was now so large that even the Komeer Kingdom could not overlook them; negotiations for passage had to be made in advance, especially since Lord Gaven’s Dragon Oak Territory was right in their land. They could not act hastily.

In fact, there was another path they could take.

That was the route Blood Claw had originally taken from the Valley—sailing over Dragon Lake, then passing through Sambia, directly to the Three Rivers Region. This path was about a third shorter.

But the difficulties would double: one, there weren’t enough ships, and crossing the lake would be unsafe.

Two, Gaven’s relationship with Sambia was very tense. If they entered rashly, a full-scale war was inevitable without any second option, and the Three Rivers Region would also be affected—something Gaven didn’t want to see.

"I agree with the Chief of Staff’s view," Kellysha put forth her opinion. "Giant Dragon Coast has been in chaos for a long time, and it cannot be changed in a short period. Unless we are determined to leave the entire army here permanently, the value of occupying cities here is relatively low. With that effort, we might as well build a city right here like Blood Gorge City—at least everything would be under our control and we wouldn’t need to mix with the local powers." She paused, then added, "This doesn’t mean this place has no value."

"Where does the value come from?"

"Population! For us, population is the greatest wealth. The turbulent situation on the Giant Dragon Coast ensures that there’s a large population movement. In all cities, there are many people dissatisfied with the authorities. Just show them a glint of hope, and there will certainly be countless people willing to join the migration."

Kellysha’s honest face showed a sly smile. "Although we can’t occupy large territories here, we can cooperate with the local powers to obtain favorable policies and set up industries here.

Especially industries related to Blood Gorge City—we have an absolute advantage. Once transported from the other side of Giant Plains, we can monopolize the benefits.

Even if we could double the migrated population in this place, Lord, I believe it wouldn’t be enough for you. Many labor-intensive industries need to be divided to find densely populated areas to set up factories.

Giant Dragon Coast is an excellent choice. It’s quite remote by land, but by sea, it’s relatively more accessible from the Valley.

If given the chance, through supporting proxies, we could turn this place into another Sambia, having them compete with Sambia in commerce to ease the pressures in the Valley and take the opportunity for rapid development."

After Kellysha finished her proposal, most people stared at her, dumbfounded.

It wasn’t that the plan itself was earth-shattering but rather who had come up with it.

Had Chief of Staff Veranika or Lord Gaven proposed it, everyone would have thought it natural because they were both known to possess a global strategic perspective.

But coming from Kellysha, it was somewhat surprising. After all, she was known to be brave, war-loving, and simple—an epitome of the Golia’s racial character and label, going above and beyond in everything as a true Golia.