Chapter 4: Preparations for War (4)

The imperial power has been strengthened, but the aristocratic faction has become weaker, so they want to drag the emperor back even more than in the past, and even the tone is not concealed.

This is where Crantiel's uneasiness comes from, as the balance between the imperial power and the nobility has been disrupted, and the efforts to reduce the emperor's power have become even greater, and in the future, the empire is likely to be divided into two halves and fight each other.

But the Emperor showed his weakness, which in itself was a very dangerous thing, and would have hastened such progress.

But you can't refuse the other party's request, because the crusade against greed can't be child's play.

Immersed in his own thoughts, Krantil came back to his senses when he received a strong gaze from all the nobles. Because he made a proposal to cede the emperor's territory, he was considered to have thrown himself into the aristocratic faction, but as a knight next to the emperor, he was scolded by the aristocratic faction.

And there is also such a hateful sight as "the commoners who have forgotten the great favor of the emperor".

"As a subject of the Empire, shouldn't you do something for your own emperor?"

"How can you cede your own land so easily, why don't you cut yours, you idiot!"

"Fool is you, okay!"

The quarrel like a child's quarrel caused a commotion in the whole place, and in the past it would have ended with an equal fight, but the voice of the unreasonable imperial faction became quieter, and the voice of the aristocratic faction was louder.

In the past, the emperor would personally intervene to stop it, but this time it seems that he didn't have that intention, because the nobles couldn't refute it.

No matter who it is, they will not brainlessly explain the situation that is not good for them, that will only lead to greater riots, and even if they want to vent their long-standing dissatisfaction with the aristocratic faction, they can't do it.

It's like drinking sweet poison.

Slowly, Krantiel began to feel the cold and dark will in the eyes of the aristocratic faction, and he couldn't help but shudder.

What if the court meeting had been held in a situation where the two sides were evenly matched? Krantiel couldn't help but think so.

I don't understand, but, yes, if you refuse the other party's request, it will damage the image of the empire, and when the time comes, it will be said by other countries to be sent as envoys to the empire, so that there will be a reason to attack the empire, let alone other countries in a united state.

Although there is no relevant agreement, it is not excluded that the other party has a relevant magic weapon that can be recorded. Moreover, if the other side still has hidden information that has not been revealed, then the battle against greed may be lost, so can a weakened empire defend against the invasion of other countries?

Will there be an out-and-out war of resistance, or will it not? The power of the imperial power will be greatly reduced, and the aristocratic faction will be strengthened, so will it return to the previous equilibrium? Or is it that the balance of power has completely collapsed, causing the empire to split in half and start a war? - Is it really okay?

It's like being manipulated by something.,It's a choice that you make by yourself, but there's a kind of nasty premonition that you're being cleverly induced.。

Could it be that the meeting with that teenager was already planned? No, I really don't want to think so, even though it was only a short conversation, I didn't feel that way from that person.

Whether or not he should be the enemy of the teenager, Crantiel still did not have a definite idea.

If he becomes a nobleman, will he join the emperor's side, or will he become an aristocratic faction, no, no, it would be disloyal to think like this.

Crantil shook his head, and then the gloomy male voices—the nobles who sensed whose voice it was—slowly fell silent.

"Almost, it's time to stop this low-level quarrel."

It was supposed to be the emperor's duty, but now it was taken by someone else, Crantiel tightened his lips and looked at the middle-aged man who spoke, Rhine Tanya.

"Your Majesty, if the invasion of the Kingdom of Bailu is a matter of decision, then we must also prepare, even if there is one more nobleman, as a subject of the empire, he will think about the empire, if the intelligence is true, then the possibility of him being a spy of the enemy country is almost zero, so I think it is okay to gamble."

"Rhein Tanya, when will it be your turn to say-"

The words of the aristocratic faction were about to be interrupted by Rhine Tanya.

"-Wait, I'm not interested in the struggle for power among your nobles, and if so, when Your Majesty's army is defeated, where will the kingdom invade stop? In order to protect the people I want to protect, I will do my best to cooperate with Your Majesty, so please consider the importance of military power. ”

Silence fell.

The soldiers and knights of the empire are professional warriors, and compared to the soldiers of the kingdom who are ordinary citizens who are conscripted, the empire with such a high quality has an advantage, but after a war of greed, it is not necessarily, no one has succeeded in crusade since ancient times, and the best way is to give up the crusade, but this will definitely be spurned by the people of the empire, and even cause a civil war.

Even if the crusade is successful, then it is possible to unite the kingdoms of many countries, and the number of confrontations alone can crush the Imperial army with heavy losses, so it is wise to minimize the losses.

After listening to Rhine Tanya's speech, the guys of the aristocratic faction also described in their hearts the situation of the knights of the kingdom attacking their territory.

"Therefore, I propose that half of the territory be ceded by the king, and the other half by you present, I believe that it is better than ceding the territory to the fellows of the kingdom, and, in doing so, will not both sides have reason to win over a new nobleman?"

Perfect proposal.

After considering the pros and cons, the first to express their desire to assist the emperor were the nobles who held a large number of territories, Rosentier, followed by Enfilly Grinsea, who had a close relationship with the emperor, and finally Bradwright, and then the nobles who were close to the nobles, and finally all the nobles agreed.

"Okay, so let's just reply to the other party, about the intelligence, is there anything else?"

"Yes, with the emergence of greed, a large number of demonic beasts will be dispatched, and they all have intelligence, so we need to have a wide range of weapons, and they must be the kind that can break the defense."

"So, you want me to go with you to the battlefield, don't you?"

Speaking out was Lozfar, the Empire's Grand Magician who could use the limits of humanity, fifth-order magic.

"I believe that such a thing as contributing to the Empire, Lord Rhodes will not refuse."

"Ahh

Lozfar, who doesn't look very good on the outside, is striking at the moment. The emperor smiled and nodded.

"So, how's the gathering of soldiers doing?"

"We're ready to go."