episode_0143

I get lost in thought as I read Martin’s report that Cancho has fallen.

I feel joyful when I see that Kancho has fallen and the fortresses are falling one by one.

This will shake up the frontline defenses a bit.

“This is still not enough…”

In reality, it is difficult to say that Bohemia has suffered a major blow to the extent that it only went beyond a few fortresses.

We have received intelligence that the Babylonian mercenaries are passing through Adria and heading to the plains of Jarl.

I expect it to cause great damage.

After that, we look at Agrippa’s report.

I close my eyes for a moment as I see the report that they have arrived near the Adriatic Sea, anchored, and are waiting for their time.

You shouldn’t be impatient.

Even if it causes damage, you have to endure it. Otherwise, war may break out again.

The Emperor’s faction has already shed blood. When the war is over, the imperial faction should collapse to the point where it cannot stand against me.

They believed that it would be quick and efficient to destroy the demon worshipers spread throughout the empire and bring prosperity to the empire.

-Ugh…

“Ugh…”

My left eye hurts.

I overcome the pain by clutching my sore eyes and clenching my teeth.

How long has it been?

“Haa…haa…”

I open my eyes, feeling the pain go away.

Left vision slightly blurred.

It will return to normal after a while.

-smart!

“Come in.”

I say, trying to smile as I see Müller come in, his face shining at my words.

“Okay, did you have a good rest?”

I took a special vacation because Müller achieved more than expected in the negotiations with the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Maybe that’s why I feel a little envious when I see their faces shining.

“Haha, I rested well for a week. Ah… why do I have to go to work again? It was so sad.”

-Pisik.

“That’s the way the world is. I don’t want to work, but I have to, so I’m forced to do it, right?”

Mueller’s eyes turn cold at my words.

“We thought His Highness was a pervert who liked working?”

Mueller’s words only make me laugh.

“Where in the world is such a pervert? Anyway, stop talking nonsense and check this out.”

I handed the bundle of documents to Müller who approached my desk…

“What is this?”

“Take a look and see what it looks like.”

-Flutter.

Müller looks at a wad of paper with a sad face.

His eyes widen and he opens his mouth.

“This is…?”

He shows Müller an investment proposal that allocates a huge amount of land investment to Bohemia and Nicaea, which were hit hard by the war.

“Bohemian and Nicaea are both precious territories of the empire, right? I thought it would be hard to leave this place alone.”

Mueller frowns at my words.

“The war isn’t over yet. Are you already making post-war plans? Isn’t the dream too big?”

Mueller does not know what operation I have planned or what situation I am setting up.

“The war is already over. With our victory, anyway, what do you think? It was organized to end the war and for post-war recovery?”

No matter how weakened the imperial faction is, some degree of cooperation is necessary if they are not to be ousted.

In order to show them a conciliatory gesture, it was decided to provide the largest amount of investment to the Kingdom of Bohemia.

“It’s not bad… but I guess it would be a waste to invest in Nicaea, which hasn’t suffered any damage yet?”

“We haven’t suffered any damage as of now, but we will see damage in the future.”

He looks puzzled at my words, but quickly nods.

“Well, I’m sure you can figure it out. But it’s been hot these days because of the protesters. Is it okay if I don’t suppress it?”

I nod my head at those words and say it indifferently.

“Yes, leave it alone. The Ministry of Information will take care of that.”

Müller says, shrugging his shoulders at my words.

“You did something wrong?”

Did he notice something when he saw how relaxed I was?

It’s more useful than I thought.

I nod my head, thinking to myself in amazement.

“A little?”

Müller frowns slightly at my words.

“No matter what, if something goes wrong while playing around with the people of the empire, it will be difficult for you to handle it.”

I nod my head in response to those words.

“You have to be careful not to make a mistake.”

I have to watch carefully to make sure my playing with fire doesn’t really turn into a fire.

If a revolution breaks out in the empire, it will be really difficult to deal with it.

“Yes, yes, then I will return to work.”

I nod as I see Mueller leaving the room.

***

Ioanes is in a good mood now.

According to a messenger from Cancho, I feel a little relieved when I hear that Savinelli’s army, which achieved great success upon arrival, captured Cancho on the third day.

“Haha! Everyone see this news. Savinelli gave me breathing room. How can you not find me beautiful like this?”

When they see their favorite Ioanes, his generals and other staff smile brightly and flatter him.

“Isn’t all this El’s will? It is God’s will that you have such a talented person.”

“That’s right. I was worried that Count Savinelli would not know about the war, but I am glad to hear that he has achieved such great results.”

As they talk to Ioanes like that, they secretly feel jealous of Sabinelli’s abilities.

It has to be that way. It would be even more strange if Ioanes’ behavior of valuing Savinelli more highly than those who played under him for decades was not objectionable.

“Now, Alexander. Additional mercenaries hired from Babylon arrived near the plains of Jarl?”

Alexander answers those words with a slight frown.

“Yes. According to reports received today, we may have entered the Jarl Plain tomorrow, or perhaps already.”

Those words make Ioanes feel better.

“Thank goodness. It would be great if bohemia completely collapsed with this.”

Ioannes secretly hopes to capture the king of Bohemia, as he can enter the vicinity of the capital of Bohemia by passing through the Jarl Plain and capturing the enemy’s main castle.

“Your Highness… But what worries me is the news that the United Kingdom and the Empire have formed an alliance.”

According to a report received yesterday, we received information that the United Kingdom and the Empire have formed an alliance.

As Alexander, I cannot help but be concerned because this means that the relationship of overwhelming power difference at sea is being reversed.

“Hmm… Do you think the enemies will target Adria?”

At those words, the generals and staff become quiet.

Seeing that they were unable to step forward out of fear that their prediction might be wrong, Ioanes spoke to the general next to him.

“General. Do you think it will land??”

“I think it is most likely to land in the Adriatic Sea. It’s probably a ploy to land there and cut off our supply.”

At those words, Ioanes was lost in thought. Alexander steps forward and speaks.

“I disagree with the general’s opinion. Rather, I think they will aim for Byzantion.”

If you aim for the Adriatic Sea, the supply of the army stationed at Dupol, the main force of Nicaea, will be cut off.

However, targeting Byzantium puts the supply of the entire army at risk.

“However, Byzantium has thick walls and maritime fortresses, making it difficult to land there easily. No matter how strong the United Kingdom’s navy is, it can be sufficiently defended with the troops currently deployed in Byzantion.”

Byzantion is a region that can be considered the heart of Nicaea.

Naturally, there are sufficient defense forces to prepare for any unexpected situation before war.

So the general becomes arrogant and speaks.

“Currently, there are not enough troops to defend the Adriatic Sea. So we need to deploy additional troops there.”

Alexander speaks with a serious expression.

“I have been negotiating with the young lion for a long time. He has great gimmicks and strong showmanship. So I think he will aim for our heartland rather than the standard method of landing in the Adriatic Sea. I am sure he will land in Byzantion.”

“Haha, Representative Alexander. It would be foolish if they landed in Byzantion. Byzantine never fell because it had over 30,000 soldiers and ample supplies. In addition, its ability to defend against magic attacks is probably the best on the continent except for Roman, so how do you capture that place?”

Alexander continues speaking hesitantly at the general’s extremely reasonable words.

“But…”

“You probably don’t know because war isn’t your main interest, but you need at least 100,000 to take Byzantium. Landing 100,000 troops means deploying all the troops gathered by the Archduke’s summons, and it is difficult to be confident that it will fall even if 100,000 troops are deployed. Although our supply may be shaken, the enemy will suffer more than us since they have to use the sea to supply supplies. In that situation, don’t worry, you can annihilate the troops by using the troops deployed in Adriatic, the troops deployed in each fortress, and the troops deployed in Byzantium.”

If a huge army of 100,000 is deployed, it will be impossible even if the United Kingdom helps as an empire that must provide maritime supplies.

The number of ships is fixed.

Alexander is unable to respond to the general’s extremely formal and reasonable words and gets angry inside.

‘It must be Byzantion…’

And the general liked seeing Alexander like that.

‘Truly, since you treat me so highly as a member of the National Assembly, I am acting presumptuously like a general.’

Looking at the two, Ioanes steps forward and speaks.

“Then, we will first deploy 30,000 additional troops to the Adriatic Sea, and start a meeting in an hour on how to deal with them if they land.”

Ioanes, who believes that proper checks will lead to positive development for both sides, pretends not to have seen them when he sees them.

Landing… If we inflict significant damage on the empire attempting to land, we will be able to buy enough time to occupy Eren and Bohemi.

You can gather a lot of troops with a summons, but since it takes a long time to gather troops spread out throughout the empire, you will be able to save a lot of time.

At that thought, Ioanes feels lighter.