The Vastness of Magical Destiny

Chapter 101 - 101 21 Nicosia (2)_3

?Chapter 101: Chapter 21 Nicosia (2)_3 Chapter 101: Chapter 21 Nicosia (2)_3 It seemed that the elder had gained some understanding of his Minister of Internal Affairs’ strategy. He blinked meaningfully and nodded with a smile, “Is that lad from the Caucasus the seed you’ve chosen?”

“Your Majesty is wise. This seed is superior; not only does he share an irrevocable hatred with Philip, but he also possesses considerable ambition and talent. Only those with both qualities are worthy of contending with Philip. The hundred and fifty thousand refugees were the first batch of fertilizer I sent to nurture this seed. Only by absorbing the nutrients from this fertilizer will the seed vigorously grow and gain the ability to prick Philip. The growth of this seed will surely inspire countless others to follow suit. Once the seed germinates in people’s hearts, it will become uncontrollable. My recommendation is that we cultivate more of such saplings.” The gaunt face revealed a cunning smile, incongruous as a fox grinning at its prey caught in paw.

“Might this fellow eventually become a problem for us?” His Majesty the King was evidently distressed by those lords who were outside the central control of the kingdom, and therefore, was highly cautious.

“Your Majesty, to speak frankly, that bumpkin is rather cunning and resourceful. However, his territory is in a barren land far away, on one side bordered by the Nether Sea with rampant pirates, the south is a habitation of barbarians, to the north is the territory of that fellow Boninski—Leon, and to the west lies the Great Swamp Area along the Catania River. No matter how he stirs up trouble, at most, he will only cause problems around Leon. The distance is too great from the kingdom’s territory, not to mention that it’s separated by the lands of Philip and Zellin. If he indeed manages to provoke both Philip and Zellin, that would be more than we could hope for. It’s just a pity if he doesn’t have the capacity or courage to do so.” Tez had obviously conducted an in-depth survey of the surroundings of the Caucasus before choosing Komer as his first seed, “Your Majesty, I believe that once this seed sprouts, it will grow into a thorn in the sides of Philip and the likes of Boninski, possibly causing them sleepless nights and restless days.”

“Tez, aren’t you exaggerating a bit? Even combining the Caucasus and over a hundred thousand refugees, to say they pose any threat to the entire Homer region under Philip’s control seems to be an overstatement—the disparity in power between them is too great.” The uniformly dressed military officer finally understood who the two were discussing, but he wasn’t concerned. His interest lay more with military affairs.

“Heh, Mathew, I never said that the Caucasus should confront the entire Homer region. I only wish for the Caucasus to become the first seed of rebellion in the Homer region. The kingdom might as well encourage this phenomenon openly or covertly, which would trigger a domino effect. These minor lords, if they wish to stand against the great lords, would naturally choose to rely on the Central Kingdom, which aligns perfectly with our interests. When all the great lords are gradually abandoned by their minor lords, it will mark their doomsday. And ultimately, the kingdom will consist of small territories under the unified control of the Central Kingdom, with no land possessing the strength or power to oppose it. The kingdom will be under one governing authority, with uniform enforcement of law and order—this is our ultimate goal.” Tez’s eyes shone with hope; this was the optimal ruling model he envisioned for the kingdom. As for whether it could be achieved, only an attempt would tell.

The elder was clearly captivated by the Minister of Internal Affairs’ idea. If it were indeed possible to break down the territories of several great lords into numerous minor lordships, then naturally these minor lords wouldn’t be able to stand against the powerful central government of the kingdom. The reason why these great lords dare to defy the Central Government of the Kingdom now is that they have solid political, economic, and military strength which prevents the central government from acting rashly. Especially when facing the invasion of beastmen, they still have to rely on the support and assistance of these great lords.

“Tez, since you’re so confident, then go ahead and execute your plan. I hope you’ll be able to surprise me in the end.” The elder finally nodded in agreement, “Additionally, I have a question about that lad from the Caucasus; it is said he’s somehow involved with the death of Magician Malone—what exactly happened?”

“That matter, I am not too clear on it. It seems that Onia had some suspicions that he possessed Magic Skills, so he went to visit the kid. However, it appears there was no gain, for Onia left in peace in the end. As for the details, I didn’t inquire further, and it seems Onia does not wish to publicize the incident.” Tez shrugged his thin shoulders, his face revealing a peculiar smile, “If it truly was this young lord’s doing, then it would certainly be dramatic. A minor lord ends up attracting all the kingdom’s troubles—this kid had some unclear entanglements with Philip’s daughter Tracy, whom Prince Hoffman now fancies, and recently, he has been quite close with Princess Katya. I’m genuinely worried that if this fellow stays longer in Versailles, he might indeed turn our kingdom’s upper echelons into chaos.”

Hearing the Minister of Internal Affairs mention his own family matters, the elder frowned slightly and deftly shifted the topic, “Tez, you’ll need to keep an eye on the movements between the beastmen and the countries within the Northern Alliance, to see if there’s anything odd about it. I always found this batch of battering rams to be too suspicious, and have you noticed? In recent years, the beastmen seem to favor the countries and city-states to the east of the Ullr River and Ullr Mountains. This phenomenon is becoming more distinct, and we need to thoroughly investigate the reasons behind it.”

The words of the elder sent a shiver down the spines of the other two, chilling them to the bone. What exactly was His Majesty the King implying? It appeared there were many layers of meaning hidden behind his words.

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