Section 200 Ambition

"How is it possible..." the little girl muttered to herself softly, looking at the map. On the wall of her room, there was a huge map. This is the most accurate map that human hands can draw. An outsider may be confused by the detailed description on the map, but the little girl has learned this specifically.

"It's indeed incredible...but...it's possible." Rotia was quite calm. "If you want to say religious pious words, Tiberius's royal family is indeed more prominent. I have read some records. When they were expeditioning Kalean and eliminating vampires, they sent the most troops."

The battle to eliminate vampires is hardly any economic benefit. This is because Kalean is located in an oasis of the desert, a remote and secret kingdom. It is impossible for human countries to expand their territory and establish rule at such a distance from their homeland. In other words, the Battle of Kalean is a war in the name of religion, a war between humans and humans against races - that is, vampires - that is, humans.

"After that being said, Tiberius has always had unfair thoughts about our country..." The little girl pondered. This was a long-standing secret. This was also a long-term grudge between the two countries. Thinking back then, the reason why the wilderness sage Garunas was able to unify Groone and assist King Markremiz in the founding of the country was that it defeated Tiberi several times.

"But since they only have this little, it doesn't matter." Rotia replied.

The territorial demands made by the Tiberius were really "small". They asked for a worthless area on the border between the two countries. It was a mountainous area with no specialties and barren land. In any case, there were only a few small villages - it would be a good deal if the price of cede such a piece of land in exchange for reinforcements. After all, the church promised to pay a lot of benefits.

What is particularly important is that the high priest has promised that all this can be "paid afterwards". In other words, you can wait until you defeat the invading barbarians before fulfilling your promise. Moreover, both parties can sit at the negotiating table and discuss details in detail - this avoids the possibility of playing with word games.

"Can it be a trap?" the little girl thought seriously. "For example, they hope to use the power of the barbarians to destroy our country... After all, if General Beral is the commander, he has a great possibility... to take our army to die. Then they will come forward to defeat the barbarians..."

"It's unlikely, that's playing with fire." Rotia shook his head. "Besides, it's rumored that Tiberius has financial difficulties and its military strength is not strong. It seems that he has been trying to reduce his military equipment... In this case, it's no problem to hit the water dog, but it can't support a long-term war. If they planned this, wouldn't the conditions last time be better?"

The last time the barbarians invaded the death of the previous king, the church came forward to seek help. At that time, the Tiberius also sent reinforcements under the mediation of the church and elected Berel as the commander of the coalition. The situation was much more critical than this time, and Tiberius did not take the opportunity to make any excessive demands. In fact, the last time they did come to assist in the war sincerely.

Of course, in fact, the "reinforcements" should come from the entire seven countries. It's just that Tiberius and Groney sent troops, while other countries provided high subsidies to Tiberius' army by "selling money".

"By the way... I remembered that Ashu Rufat once told me..." The little girl's mind flashed. "Why did he say that... he said that Berel had a ill-intention?"

"He also said the same thing to me by chance. But he was just guessing. What is guessing cannot be used as evidence to convince people. At least on the surface, Berel is still the commander of every battle, and Tiberius is also a reputable Allied Force."

"But the people in the church... were moving so fast. They just hid it from me and invited reinforcements from other countries in my name..."

"It was probably because I felt that I was in a disadvantage, so I proposed such good conditions." Rotia smiled. "Based on time, it should be... when the siege of Fornoros, the church began to take action. Because the organization, gathering and mobilization of the army was not something that could be done overnight. Tiberi did not have a large army like our guards on standby in the royal city. Their troops were stationed scattered and defended the key areas and borders of the country. If it was not urgently mobilized, it would be not surprising that it would take several months to form an expeditionary army according to ordinary steps."

"You mean, the church has long left me..."

"Well, if Ashu Ruffat had not conquered Furnolos in time, but had the siege delayed the battle of siege for three or five months according to normal steps, then the high priest would not have politely put forward a lot of favorable conditions to us, but would have threatened and extorted."

"Is it...threatening to work with Byron?"

"No doubt," Rotia replied. "Byron has no chance. No matter how strong a lonely city is, there is nothing to be afraid of. But once the power of the church intervenes in... Byron may immediately turn from a dead tiger into a ferocious giant shark. Although Ashu Rufate convinces you to list the eighty or so nobles as treacherous robbers, he will never be able to be hostile to the church... If it is in that case, then the only way is to accept the conditions proposed by the church. Speaking of which, the ultimate goal of the church's charlatans is actually the same as that of us, and they are also defeating the invading barbarians, so the conditions are not very harsh... but this matter itself will make people feel uncomfortable. After all, for the king, bowing his head is a very uncomfortable thing."

"Fortunately, there is Ash Rufate." The little girl breathed a sigh of relief. But then again, the last time she met didn't seem long, but she had an indescribable longing for Ash Rufate.

"By the way, what we said before, about that poster..."

"Well, judging from the attitude of the Archbishop just now, the church is not a suspect. In this case..." Rotia thought for a moment. "Maybe we can use the power of the church."

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The wilderness in the distance is green. The terrain of this gentle slope is relatively complex and is not suitable for cultivation into farmland, so it is naturally a pasture. You can see fat cattle and sheep slowly walking in the distance, just like a touch of small flowers dotted on the green background.

"Well, there is a lot of rain this year and the grass is growing strong. It seems that the price of meat will definitely be cheaper this year."

Berelle sat on a mount, looked at the scenery in the distance, and said to himself.

"Sir General, turn this valley and go to our next camp." Robin said with a breath slightly.

"What, Robin, are you tired? Didn't you just come here not long ago?"

"General, that time I came as a traveler, wearing casual clothes. This time I was marching with all the armor! You didn't wear armor, of course I didn't know how hard it was..." Robin said with some complaint.

"Well, the demeanor and etiquette of the nobles." Berre laughed. "I don't know who invented this troublesome rule... Lower soldiers and officers can not wear armor when marching, but senior officers must wear it... Well, Robin, no matter what, you are also a man and cannot lose to the little girl."

"What? Lose to the little girl?"

"Well, Groney's little queen also follows this troublesome rule. I remember that when she attacked Byron, she also marched in armor, no different from other senior officers."

"General, you can't compare like this. How many days have she been wearing armor? From Eagle City to Fornoros City, it will not take more than ten days to go! We are coming from thousands of miles... We wear this heavy burden every day. You are standing and talking without any pain!"

"There is no way, who told me to 'go out of the way with illness'? It's not appropriate to let a patient do such a tiring thing." Beller replied without blushing.

He turned his head and looked into the distance again. "To put it, it seems that it has been almost ten years since the last time he came... Well, it's not ten years, it should be eight and a half years..."

"Sir, what are you looking at?"

"Looking at the land that was once familiar," Berel said softly. His voice was more similar to a tone of self-talking. Except for Robin, who was close to him, others could not hear it at all. "If it weren't for the activeness of the wilderness sage Garunas, this should have belonged to Tiberius' territory. This is the territory that Groni took away from our country. I remember the book said that there were several small countries that surrendered to Tiberius... Unfortunately, Garunas launched a southern invasion, which caused heavy losses to our country, and also annexed all these small countries. It is really regrettable to say that. It's really amazing that Garunas was too powerful, and the armistice agreement signed... is very unfair."

"ah?"

"Well, see the location of the entrance to the valley in front. If a large castle could be built here... guarding the main road... relying on the geographical location... One man is the pass and ten thousand men cannot open... Only 7,000 defenders can stop a hundred thousand people." Berel smiled and looked into the distance. "This is the most suitable border line for the two countries."

"Castle? But Lord General, it will take at least two years to build a solid castle that can be used as a military fortress."

"That's right. In addition to two years, it also requires a lot of manpower and stone." Berel said. "In fact, it was a pity back then. If our country was not too ambitious, not trying to make a big deal, or even occupy the entire Grooney... but instead took this place as the border, then even a genius like the wilderness sage would not be able to stop us from expanding the border here."

"That's it, but now..."

"Robin. Well, to be honest, the general situation has come true. Relying on the power of Garunas, this country has been unified under a throne. From nobles to civilians, they have fully recognized this country. Remember the rebellion of Byron not long ago? Even if the great nobles who were passed down from generation to generation, once they were defeated, their subordinates and vassals immediately fell apart and devoted themselves to the Little Queen. It was just a failure. He immediately betrayed everyone, which is the power of the people. Because everyone agrees with the royal power of the Markremiz family and believes that they are legal rulers. In other words, if there is no perfect reason to appease the people, it will be difficult to occupy this territory in a short time with the power of our country. In addition, there is a church that is restraining and restraining there...thing will be even more difficult to handle."

"Oh, where are those savages?" Robin said with some dissatisfaction.

Berel laughed.

"They are exceptional." He replied after stopping and laughing.
Chapter completed!