Chapter 107

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Chapter 107 Gather all your strength! Its an all-out war! As Prince Romaine exited the council room, his declaration solidified the grim expressions of the nobles trailing behind him. The looming possibility they had feared was now a reality, leaving them with no choice but to tense up. Among them, Roger Bifrosts face was the most hardened. Damn it all! He couldnt claim to have been completely unprepared for such a scenario. While hoping the conflict might end in a proxy war or a duel, the outcome had, unfortunately, escalated to full-scale war. No, lets face reality. Whether its a duel or anything else, as long as the princes are alive, there will be no submission. I wouldnt yield either. War was inevitable. The real issue was the suddenness of the event, leaving no time to prepare his domain. Macline. Those lucky bastards But he couldnt oppose the Second Prince, or more precisely, Duke Yordan Valtermime, who observed the assembly with a sharp gaze. Suppressing his boiling anger and mixed emotions, Roger waited for the Second Princes lengthy speech to conclude. After the nobles dispersed and the Prince returned to his palace, Roger sought out Duke Yordan Valtermime separately. What do you wish to discuss? My apologies for disturbing your rest, Your Grace, but theres something I must convey. Get to the point. The grey-haired giants tone was cold, but Roger knew it wasnt due to displeasure. The nickname Blazing Sword indicated his martial prowess, but his true nature was of utmost coldness. My calculations must be precise. Swallowing hard, Roger began, As you might be aware, my domain was already in a war before this. A ruthless family greedily occupied one of my castles without permission Im aware. And? I should be mobilizing troops in accordance with the Princes will, but doing so would lose the chance to punish those scoundrels. Please grant me a little time. Time? Hmm. You ask for time when an immediate full-scale war with the First Princes faction is possible? A wrong answer could spell disaster. Roger looked into the indifferent black eyes and quickly responded, It wont take long. Just ten days Inefficient. Pardon? The most efficient course would be to pull those scoundrels, the Maclines, into our faction. Theres no need for you and them to exhaust each other when their forces can strengthen our cause. Your Grace, but I even sent Luther for that, but someone was busy spreading rumors, making them seem inedible. That Thats Rogers face froze under the dukes icy gaze. One should take their share, but causing harm to the faction for personal gain is unacceptable. What should I do with you, Roger? Ashen-faced, Roger knelt. Please forgive me, Your Grace! Blinded by personal greed, Ive done the unthinkable! Youre quick to grasp situations. But sometimes, greed blinds you.Updated from Duke Yordan Valtermime continued with a frosty look, Everyone was caught off guard by the kings death, but the situation post-death was enough to understand why Juan and I tried to win over those trivial figures. Were they that significant to you? I am without excuse. You are a vital force in our faction, far more valuable than those trivial ones. But even they have their uses, especially now when the enemy feels equally strong. Roger remained silent, his head bowed. A wrong facial expression could be irreversible, so he chose to hide his face. Well, its from the Valtermime Duke. Anyway, with this development, we can worry less. We dont need to rely on our master now. If Bifrost isnt attacking us, hell be gathering forces to head to the capital. This gives us some breathing room, but the situation is worrying. We cant change what has happened. For now, we should focus on what we can do. Yes, thats right. Padric absentmindedly nodded, still unaware of the extent of his sons what we can do. The internal war that erupted following the murder at Grand Noblesse and the death of scribe Larry Clet began escalating into direct conflicts within a week. It all started in the northern part of the Kings Direct Dominion, in the territory of Count Tritan, part of the Second Princes faction. While sending troops in response to the Second Princes summons, they unexpectedly clashed with the forces of Count Zahid, loyal to the First Prince. This unexpected battle between the two counts disrupted all the war plans made by the central leadership. As the war was for the succession and the throne, the primary targets were the princes and dukes, not territorial occupation. The strategists, planning on assassinations and quick clashes in the central front, were thrown off by this unforeseen battle in the north, eventually leading to a long frontline cutting across the kingdom. With the war dragging on, the leaders of both factions started to squeeze the last resources from their domains. Bifrost, too, had no choice but to deploy most of his forces to the central front, leaving only minimal troops at home. Your Grace, arent we withdrawing too many troops from the main castle? Lentor is left behind; hes a high-ranking knight, enough for maintaining order. But what if the Maclines Unless theyve lost their minds, they wont ignore Duke Yordans warning. But in case of an emergency, Lentors tactics compared to his strength Its fine. The reason why Yordan, that cold man, is called Blazing Sword is known to most of the kingdom. Unless theyre suicidal, they wont defy him. Unless theyve lost their minds Roger Bifrost muttered repeatedly, unless theyve lost their minds, reassuring himself. His fear of Yordans temperament was the reason he had mobilized most of his forces. But despite his words, a cold unease lingered in Rogers heart, a nagging sense of dread tied to the unpredictable Maclines. Unless theyve truly lost their minds. We must seize this opportunity to capture Bifrost! Logan declared in a meeting with his vassals, sparking an uproar. Didnt we receive a warning from the Valtermime Duke? Are you suggesting we ignore a warning from the Duke, from a superhuman? Yes. Dwayne was stunned into silence by the short, decisive response. Bifrost cant respond now. He cant withdraw his forces from the central front in this situation. But ignoring the warning could be seen as challenging the Second Prince. They might accept some losses to warn other neutral forces No. We started this war even before the internal conflict. Its a personal vendetta against a family, not a challenge to the Second Prince. Theyre not foolish enough to misinterpret and suffer losses for it. Logan smiled at Heinkels accurate deduction, but the atmosphere was tense. The vassals looked to Padric, hoping he would dissuade his son, but he, lost in thought since before the meeting, finally sighed and spoke. Yes. Even if everything you said is correct, Duke Yordan Valtermime is a man who will demand accountability later. Have you considered that? No, I havent. What? Have you forgotten our previous mistake already? Please, consider everything this time! There wont be a need for Duke Yordan Valtermime to hold us accountable. The absolute certainty in Logans voice left everyone speechless, and soon the Macline forces began to mobilize again.

Chapter 107

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