Chapter 408: Preparation of both sides
The palace in the heart of Mangla has been urgently repaired, and although it still looks dilapidated, at least it won't be like lying on the bed in the bedroom and looking at the stars. All the damaged buildings are being rebuilt in an orderly manner, and order in the imperial capital is slowly being restored, and it seems that everything is starting to become normal.
It only took three days to completely control the situation, coupled with the powerful forces of the other party, both nobles and commoners living in Mangla could only agree with the ascension of the George family, even if there were more doubts in it.
Donaldson didn't hesitate to move into the palace. Even if it is broken, its symbolism is far from being able to replace it with its own extravagant luxury villa. A large number of Janissaries loyal to the Fredet clan were disbanded, and a few high-ranking generals were even secretly arrested and executed, and then the guards of the city and the palace were immediately replaced by elite private troops secretly cultivated by the George family, and at the same time, the last hope of some of the old forces secretly opposed to the George family was completely cut off.
However, Donaldson, who was about to ascend to the supreme throne, was still very disturbed because the Imperial Sword Saint Yelena had not been killed in the attack on the northern fortress by his father. If she stood up and pointed out that the angels were at the behest of her own family, the plan to frame Alicia would be immediately discredited, and even the murder of the king and usurpation of the throne would be revealed immediately. At that point, Donaldson and the others will most likely face a huge coalition of nations and even other intelligent beings across the continent.
If this kind of grand coalition had been before, Donaldson would have scoffed. Let's not mention the conflicts of interest between various countries and even different ethnic groups. In the absence of a leader who can convince the crowd to take the lead, it is impossible to unite them alone. Not to mention working together.
But now there is just such a person on the mainland. To be exact, it's a Lori.
This is also the reason why the George family planted the blame on Alicia overnight after the rebellion in Mangla - no matter how many people on the mainland believe it, at least this girl can't use her popularity to gather a huge force to fight them.
By the time the Harris family conquered Kerberg and Nissier, even if the truth was revealed, the George family had unified the Birea Empire and became a powerful force in its own right. Roland's army is not strong, the Tanzanian Empire is separated by orcs-inhabited savannah, and as for Elysia, no matter how high her popularity is, it is impossible for her to integrate her own troops in other people's territory, everything has already settled......
No, it's just getting started. Alicia, who had no hope but no power of her own, had lost the qualification to unite many forces at that time, and when the George family gathered enough resources to expand the angel legion on a large scale throughout the empire, even the two major empires on the continent had to surrender.
Perfect plan.
It's a pity that the Golden Shadow didn't report good news to Donaldson.
Donaldson set up his office in his study in the palace. At this time, he was yelling at the crystal ball used for long-distance communication without any image: "What do you mean by going straight to Roland, don't they care about Elena!? Or does the old witch not plan to join them and go to Kerberg by herself?"
"I heard that Grod told Sophia Hartlend after they met her. Elena was already seriously injured and died on the way. The golden shadow in the crystal ball said expressionlessly.
"In other words, now the Roland Empire already knows the truth of the matter, right!?Why didn't you kill them beforehand?" Donaldson immediately picked up the crystal ball in anger and was about to smash it, but in the end he endured it, "Forget it, it's better that you didn't make a move, so that others don't have to track down the incident in the fortress through Ilya's kid." Now that Roland knew the truth, Yelena was dead, and they didn't have any evidence in their hands, so there was no need to worry. β...,
The golden shadow nodded, scooped up the sea bream and bit it in his mouth, and said vaguely: "Young master, do you have any other orders?"
"You've found out a lot along the way. What do you think of Elicia's rebellion?"
"Nobody believes it. The Golden Shadow immediately replied categorically, "Or rather, everyone suspects that all this is a conspiracy of the Young Master's family, and there are even many people who have frankly said that they will help Alicia escape back to Kerburg." β
Donaldson bit the nail of his thumb hatefully and said, "These guys who have never had food, clothing, shelter, and transportation in their minds are like maggots, but I didn't expect to be so sharp in this matter...... Damn! That makes it even harder to catch her. β
For the masses are not blind, much less (9), and none of those who try to fool them will end well. The Golden Shadow sighed, but changed his words, "So, do you need me to search the path to Kerberg?"
"No, you can rest for the day when you come back and leave for the northern part of the empire with Medea. I wanted to put the responsibility for the death of our great ancestor on the orcs before deliberately letting them in to create panic, but who expected that this group of filthy beasts would have to get up an inch. Donaldson coldly gestured with his thumb to his neck. "Kill them all for me, and let those wives figure out who they are pawns!"
Hearing this, the Golden Shadow suddenly showed a surprised expression: "If I am asked to deal with the orcs, then who will be entrusted with the task of attacking Kirborg? Young master, do you plan to use those angelic clones!? The master has ordered that you must not ...... until it is completely unified"
"Of course I won't send them. Donaldson interrupted, "I have a plan of my own. The entire Harris family can be scooped down with ease. β
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Wimbot, the capital of Kerberg, in the conference room of the Harris family's main house. Francis and his good friend Jikrem were sipping tea on the couch with a pleasant face.
"Should I complain about the rough nerves of the two of you?" said Elicia, who had turned back into Lori, as she pushed open the door and walked into the room in a grass-colored summer dress, "Can you behave a little more normally?
Francis raised the teacup in his hand to Alicia and said, "Well, as long as it's a beautiful woman, I won't mind no matter what means she uses." β
"Ok, I'm already sure you're a shaky. Alicia nodded and looked to the other side, "Aunt Elena, you're not hurt, are you?"
Yelena smiled casually: "How is it possible." Most of the sailors on board knew me, and they did not act hostilely at all. β
Jikrem put down his teacup and coughed and said, "Then Miss Harris, what are you doing at your expense to let Lord Swordmaster invite us here from the Paulais Military Port?
"That's right, that's what I thought was about to fight those ships. Alicia admits crisply, causing Jikrem, who was about to make a peace with the mud, stammer, "I want you to join me." β
Jikerem couldn't help but sweat profusely and said, "With all due respect, you are currently the most wanted criminal for most of the empire......"
"Will a truly rebellious Imperial wanted criminal be able to send Aunt Guardian Sword Saint at will?" Alicia leaned back on the sofa casually, comfortably or very casually buried herself in it, "Everyone knows what's going on, so don't be sloppy." Give me a word of approval, agree or disagree. Nodding, the two of you can continue to sail the ocean, shaking your head, I'm sorry, I can only look for some inconspicuous place for the two of you to retire early. β...,
β...... Does it really matter if you say such terrible lines with such a sloppy appearance?" Jikerem couldn't help but raise his forehead with his hand, "Please come out with a little queen aura!"
When Xiao Lori heard this, she immediately changed her face to a bad expression: "Could it be that you are the queen?"
"It's not ββ!"
Yelena coughed twice next to her, and Alicia quickly patted her cheek and sat up straight and said, "Okay, let's get down to business." Now that the Birea ruled by His Majesty Fredet no longer exists, the George family, which has no big tail, has finally bared its fangs and begun to swallow up the entire empire. I didn't want to say anything big, but I was a little unwilling to do nothing and watch the other party knock on the door and raise their hands to surrender, so I decided to raise an army against the power of the George family. Although it is a pity, the civil war of the empire is already inevitable. I need your help, I wonder if you'd like to?"
Francis took a sip of all the tea and gasped, "So this is the so-called standing side? If you stand right, you will have a great future and great wealth, and if you stand wrong, you can only be a street rat." Tsk, if it were a normal situation, I would definitely choose the George family's side. What do you think, brother?"
"Yes, 'in general'. Jikerem replied with a smile.
"But Miss Harris, your very existence is clearly not a 'general situation'. Francis stood up and bowed solemnly to Alicia, "My beautiful little lord, Francis is willing to follow you all his life. β
"I'm not a lord, but my brother who is floating on the sea where I don't know where now. β
Elena reminded beside her: "But now all the power of the entire Harris family is completely under your orders, isn't it? I think those who are willing to support the Harris family are all doing this for you, right? Even if it's temporary, you're now an out-and-out lord." β
β...... Ah, all of a sudden, I feel so troubled and unmotivated. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )