However, it was impossible for Camelot not to respond to the shameless Eagle Sauce's insults. Even if you can be shameless internationally, you still need the support of your own people. If you don't reply, won't you lose your prestige in the hearts of the people?
As a result, Camelot quickly issued a statement denying the crime of stealing other countries' secrets, and then took counter-sanction measures in response to the sanctions. These include, but are not limited to, tough measures such as withdrawing from the Western Economic Alliance, cutting off trade with Eagle Sauce companies, and banning entry of Eagle Sauce nationals.
After a while, they basically fell out with Eagle Sauce and severed the mutual 'father-son' relationship that Britain had with Eagle Sauce.
Then, before Eagle Sauce could even react as to why Camelot dared to be so stubborn, Lancer Artoria summoned the envoys of Rabbit (China) and the Bear one after another.
When Eagle Sauce saw this situation, were they okay?! Camelot was about to fall to the Eastern forces, and they immediately panicked. Although Britain is far away from Rabbit and the Bear, there are Western forces in the middle, so it is difficult to save the fire that is close by. But the problem now is that Camelot has a state-of-the-art Eagle-class fleet.
From frigates, destroyers, cruisers, submarines, aircraft carriers, to fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and various missiles on aircraft carriers, these are the core secrets of the Eagle family. If these things were disclosed to Rabbit and the Bear by Camelot, wouldn't their military become transparent?
The senior leaders of Eagle Sauce did not dare to neglect and quickly sent envoys stationed in Britain to ask Lancer Artoria to see if they could ease the relationship between the two parties. If it really doesn't work, the worst thing they can do is admit their mistake and lift the sanctions, as long as Camelot doesn't let Rabbit and the Bear get the fleet's secrets.
"Sure enough, he gave in. It was not unexpected."
Takumi was not surprised when he heard the news that Eagle Sauce's envoy asked for an audience. Rather, given the current situation, it would be surprising if Eagle Sauce refused to give in. After all, in the game between countries, the most important thing is profit. Eagle Sauce shamelessly framed and sanctioned Camelot, which is nothing more than for profit. So when the losses that will be caused exceed the benefits that can be obtained, no matter how loud you spoke before, you will become timid now.
"Well, do we need to leave?"
The Rabbit envoy opposite suddenly changed his expression when he heard that Eagle Sauce was coming, and then asked politely. This envoy was also a sensible person and knew that Camelot was using them to pressure Eagle Sauce, but he showed no expression. But although he was polite, he did not move. His butt was still on the seat, still as stable as a rock.
"No need." Takumi waved his hand.
Then he sent someone to notify the Foreign Minister who was receiving the Bear's envoy to receive Eagle Sauce's envoy, but he and Lancer Artoria did not go. When Rabbit looked over, he suddenly felt secretly happy. Takumi staying with Lancer Artoria shows that what we just talked about is serious!
What could make the Rabbit Envoy so happy? That is, of course, the issue left over from history: Port Victoria (Hong Kong).
Yes, Camelot is preparing to return Port Victoria ahead of schedule.
Firstly, Lancer Artoria is staying here. We don't like Britain's previous style of lacking moral integrity, and we are ready to deal with these historical issues fairly and seriously.
Secondly, naturally, Takumi played a role in this. Someone has always tried to help these compatriots from another world as much as possible.
The third thing is that Camelot currently needs a strong ally to help stand up internationally, an ally who can share the targeted pressure from the outside and also cooperate in friendly cooperation on people's livelihood.
Lancer Artoria discussed this matter with Takumi. With the current international situation in Camelot, such an ally is very much needed. No matter how bad it is, it is safer to have a partner with enough international influence. The two of them thought about it and decided that the country that meets the above conditions can only be chosen between Rabbit and the Bear.
Takumi had witnessed the decline of the Bear in his previous life. The industrial level has seriously declined, almost becoming an enlarged version of a resource-exporting country. What's more, we know that the Bear nation has an almost pathological obsession with power and territory. Either I will be your father or you will be occupied by me. It is a very extreme style. This kind of useless ally is like a time bomb in the future, so he is obviously not suitable.
Moreover, the situation on the Bear's side is not very stable now. Even if they want to cooperate, the basic environment is not good enough.
Therefore, between the Bear and Rabbit, the two unanimously chose Rabbit, who has not yet fully prospered but is definitely a super potential stock. After all, if nothing else, Rabbit's reputation as the world's factory in the future is exactly what Camelot needs most at the moment.
Because Britain is so small that it can barely squeeze in a complete industrial chain, not to mention that this is just a technology industry, and there will also be a magic technology industry in the future. Camelot will develop in the future. Some industries must be replaced. However, the demand for these industries will not completely disappear. Once you can no longer produce at home, you can only import from other places.
Rabbit can just meet such needs. Moreover, the current Rabbit industrial chain is not yet complete and has not kept up with the world's leading level. If some of the industries on Britain are now transferred to Rabbit, it can be regarded as investing in Rabbit. With this friendship, the partnership between the two parties will be very strong in the future.
It is precisely for this reason that Takumi and Lancer Artoria personally received the Rabbit Envoy stationed in Britain. After the small episode of the Eagle Sauce Envoy asking for a meeting, it did not affect the continuation of the meeting. In the end, both parties successfully expressed their wishes and quickly reached a consensus, basically finalizing the cooperation intention, which will begin formal negotiations in the near future.
Then, as soon as the news of the return of Victoria Harbor came out, there was an uproar.
The people of Britain were confused at first, but after thinking about it, this was in line with King Arthur's strict and impartial character, and soon there were no more complaints. Although some people felt that this was detrimental to Britain's interests, they were all submerged in the wave of support for Lancer Artoria.
Now the support rate for Lancer Artoria among the residents is no longer just recognized by the public as it was at the beginning. With the various reforms she initiated after coming to power, as well as her tough attitude towards the outside world, coupled with the continued influence of her detached leadership charisma, she has won a large number of people's hearts.
At present, the number of die-hard supporters of Lancer Artoria among the public has exceeded 50%, and even more if the remaining less fanatical supporters are included. It can be said that with Lancer Artoria's support rate, even if the monarchy is abolished now and the people are allowed to choose a president, Lancer Artoria can win with an absolute overwhelming advantage without saying anything.
But while the people in Britain supported it, the people in other countries were confused. Especially Eagle Sauce, and the Bear who was really just being used this time.
Eagle Sauce: "Didn't we agree that if I admit my mistake, our relationship can be reconciled? Why did you still cheat?"
The Bear: "Aren't you trying to pressure Eagle Sauce? How can you really cooperate with my big brother already?"
As for Rabbit, there was cheering.
Rabbit: "Dear friends, this Camelot will be our new friend from now on."