socalfunplaces Chapter 352 Vibrant Life, All Things Flourishing
Chapter 352 Vibrant Life, All Things Flourishing
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"The Kingdom of Edolas has undergone a complete upheaval..."
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For the local nobles and officials far from the capital, the letter from Mystergang was like a bolt from the blue. Everything happened so simply and so quickly that they had no time to react.
They were not even in a position to "serve the king"; before receiving this "abdication notice," they were even wondering why the magic had vanished so completely, leaving not a trace.
Those who first received the news were all near the capital. After the initial shock, they all sent people to the capital to gather information.
Since they had plenty of time to "go to the capital for an audience," they wanted to find out as much as possible before deciding how to proceed.
Those who were truly nearby had already rushed over to pay their respects to the new king, because they had truly witnessed the methods of the "rebels"—no, the methods of the "insurgents."
The earth-shattering battle, the terrifying vortex that drained all magic power, could be seen from places close to the royal city.
Having witnessed the palace battle from afar, even without being there in person, they were all terrified by the scene and had no desire to fight against the "rebels" of Mystgang. All they wanted was to avoid being arrested by the king as an example.
These nearby officials and nobles arrived in the capital early in the morning and were received by Mystgang. After the two sides re-established the "contract" and rebuilt the relationship between the monarch and his subjects, they were able to return to their respective fiefdoms and territories with peace of mind.
Mystergan did not want major turmoil to occur in the Kingdom of Edolas, so he naturally would not rashly take action against these local nobles and officials.
The nobles, in particular, cannot be dealt with lightly. They need to be appeased first. Even if they have designs on them, this period of time must be allowed to pass, until the Kingdom of Edolas recovers its strength and it has the confidence to face a "noble rebellion".
Moon and Fairy Tail are Mystogan's source of confidence, but Mystogan knows that he cannot rely on everyone's help for everything; he also needs to establish his own authority.
Otherwise, once Moen and the others leave, he will be completely lost and unable to rule the "Kingdom of Edolas" smoothly.
Mystogan will make a record of who came and who didn't come this time, and his attitude will be clear at a glance.
Then, when it's time for the coronation ceremony, he will issue another decree, ordering everyone to "come to the capital by imperial decree." If they still don't come by then, they shouldn't blame him for being disrespectful.
The prerequisite for a formal coronation ceremony is that no one rebels; if someone does rebel, then suppressing the rebellion is the priority.
Those who didn't come will have their credit taken by those who did.
As it turns out, there are indeed quite a few people who fail to see the situation clearly, and there is never a shortage of fools, especially those who are far from the capital. They receive information slowly and in small quantities, making them prone to misjudgment and thus making some very abstract decisions.
Ambitious individuals immediately began to clamor, claiming that they were loyal only to King Faust and that they had never even heard of Prince Gerald.
In fact, those who treat the new government as nonexistent are being polite; some are truly loyal and are already preparing to raise an army to retake the capital.
They wanted to rescue the old king and help him regain the throne.
This shows that King Faust was quite capable and could be considered a formidable figure. Otherwise, no one would have raised an army under the pretext of rescuing him. Although it is hard to say whether they really wanted to save him, someone did indeed raise this banner.
Besides the rebellious provincial governors and nobles, there were also many places that had only been conquered in recent years and were already unstable.
As soon as the news of the "upheaval in the capital" spread, the local area immediately fell into chaos. Some provincial governors and enfeoffed nobles did not come to the capital to "report" because they were simply unable to get away.
Of course, some were truly unable to go; they were directly killed by the local rebellious forces seeking to restore their kingdoms. Several small countries immediately declared their restoration and began to attack the "Kingdom of Edolas," attempting to completely reclaim the territory that once belonged to them.
For a time, the entire Kingdom of Edolas was engulfed in flames of war due to the "struggle for the throne" and the "war of restoration," creating a vibrant and bustling scene.
The funniest thing is that those who wanted to fight for the throne and those who wanted to restore their kingdom started fighting each other. Their positions were obviously completely different, and there was no possibility of compromise between the two sides.
Since the provinces where both sides are located are mostly remote and outlying, they are closer to each other than the "Kingdom Army," so it is inevitable that they would encounter each other first.
"Tsk tsk tsk~"
Moen was also amazed by this situation. What do you call this? "Rebels guarding the country's gate"? How classic.
"The situation is much better than I expected."
Looking at the map on the table, Mistgang placed the war pieces one by one on the map, nodding with satisfaction as he did so.
The enemy included "rebels seeking to restore the kingdom" and those who came to "serve the emperor," and their numbers were considerable, forming a dense circle around the outside.
However, he also had many pieces on his side, and many pieces were placed near the capital. The nobles and officials around the capital were very enthusiastic, contributing a lot of troops, horses, and provisions.
Of course, the majority of those who chose neutrality were the majority. Many nobles and officials chose to wait and see. They did not want to cause trouble, and they did not have much trust in the new government of Mystergan, so they chose to remain inactive for the time being.
"These opportunists will help whichever side gains the upper hand from the start. They think they're very clever, but in reality, they'll be the first to be purged after the war."
Looking at the lush green "fence-sitters" wargames, Moen scoffed at them. These were all doomed to fail. If they didn't choose a side from the start, they would only end up pleasing neither side.
"We really need a victory to prove ourselves."
Mr. Gang had a good attitude; he thought it was normal for these people to choose to wait and see.
Their seizure of the throne was indeed very sudden. The nobles and provincial governors hadn't figured out what was going on, nor did they have any understanding of their strength. Naturally, they couldn't stand firmly on his side from the beginning. It was enough that they chose not to take sides. I believe they will make the right choice later.
In fact, Mystogan's decision not to rush into dealing with the nobles and officials was a huge plus at this time. If he had acted recklessly when the situation was unstable, the entire Kingdom of Edolas would have become even more chaotic.
"Then we'll give them a victory."
Moen smiled and said that he had come here for this moment. He didn't need to say anything else, just kill, kill, kill and that was it.
"Moen, you'll have to hold the line. Our troops are a mixed bag, and everyone's skill level should be about the same. To be honest, I'm not confident that we can win in a head-on confrontation."
Mistgang smiled bitterly; he still hadn't had enough time to prepare.
But this battle must be fought, and it must be fought quickly. This is a battle for legitimacy. Now that he has occupied the central position, he must take up the banner and act with dignity. Sending letters to establish legitimacy is something he must do.
Fortunately, he still has Moen on his side. Moen is the real secret weapon, the real killer. If things go wrong in the war, he can still rely on Moen to achieve a dramatic comeback.
"Don't worry, I will provide you with support and cover your losses."
Moen accepted the role of "ultimate weapon." With him around, the war was sure to be won. Whether he participated directly or indirectly, his impact on the war was decisive. Moen was very confident about this; he was the nuclear weapon in this situation.
This battle will directly eliminate the garbage and redundancy of the Kingdom of Edolas, making Mystogan's future rule much easier.
They could even take the opportunity to reshuffle the deck, placing many people in the newly vacated positions. No one could say anything about the rebellious individuals being dealt with, making it a legitimate opportunity to act decisively.
This would probably be a happy problem for Mistgang, since he doesn't really have that many capable and trustworthy people at his disposal, and he'll inevitably have to promote a group of new elites.
Soon, the commanders of the "Kingdom Army" came to meet the two men. They were all acquaintances. Hughes and Hughes were two of them who surrendered very quickly. Mystergan also chose to trust them and let them each lead an army.
To Moen's surprise, Erza Knightworth also showed up. This girl had been withdrawn before, but now she was willing to come out and serve Mystogan.
"Because we are now fighting for the unification of the Kingdom of Edolas."
Seeing the puzzled look on Moen's face, Mistgang explained to him in a low voice.
Mystogan used this reasoning to persuade Erza Knightworth, and surprisingly, the girl fell for it. Erza Knightworth, who had been silent all along, suddenly jumped up and threw herself into her work with a fit of rage.
It's normal for Erza Knightworth to be angry. After all, as the captain of the magic warfare unit, her main job, besides clearing out the magic guilds, is to attack other countries and fight against the magic warfare units of other countries. She has made many contributions to these occupied territories, and she cannot sit idly by and watch these lands be taken back by others. These lands belong to the "Kingdom of Edolas"!
"Yes, that does grasp the main contradiction."
Moen nodded and smiled. He felt that Erza Knightworth was just looking for a way out, and this "for the unification of the Kingdom of Edolas" was obviously a very good way out, even a bit noble, making her seem above lowbrow.
Regardless of Erza Nightwock's reasons for fighting, with the help of several captains of the Magic War Forces, the "Kingdom Army's" control has indeed improved significantly. After years of fighting, the captains of the Magic War Forces are quite capable, at least more experienced than Mystogan. His Highness really has no experience in this area.
They dispersed the soldiers of the Demon War Force and integrated them into the main army, establishing influence at the grassroots level and ensuring that their orders were carried out. Although this broke up an elite force like the Demon War Force, it was definitely a good thing for the entire force, as the collective was the priority at this time.
"The royal city is located in the center of the kingdom. Although it is surrounded by enemies on all sides, it can also launch attacks from all directions. We will leave a group of people to guard the royal city, and then lead the elite troops to directly attack the enemy in the most aggressive direction."
Erza Knightworth's strategy was quite simple and brutal, based on the fact that the "Kingdom Army" had an absolute intelligence advantage.
Now, the "Kingdom Army" does indeed have an absolute intelligence advantage. Moen's crows are flying everywhere, which is like having the whole map open in this war, making this plan feasible.
Otherwise, without sufficient intelligence support, this tactic would only be a case of focusing on one side while neglecting the other, potentially crippling one side only to have the other side attack from behind, leaving the player constantly on the run. Erza Knightworth wouldn't necessarily adopt such a strategy.
"Mr. Moen, if your intelligence is inaccurate, we will be in great danger. The royal city may even be attacked."
Looking at Moen, Erza Knightworth gritted her teeth and spoke. She clearly still had a very deep psychological trauma towards Moen. She was holding a spear in her hand, just an ordinary weapon. Her "Ten Commandments Spear" was going to be gone for good.
"Don't worry, my intelligence is absolutely infallible."
Moen ignored Erza Knightworth's attitude and confidently gave his answer. He opened his entire field of vision and updated the movement of each side's pieces on the map in real time. This was a true full map view, just like being on a satellite.
Even without taking direct action, Moen's influence on the situation is unparalleled. This cheat is not turned off at all, how can the other side play against him?
"Okay! I believe you!"
Erza Knightworth looked at Moen, left those words, and then set off to lead a raid on a group of enemy soldiers.
Moen's crows will follow her, providing them with the target location in real time and instructing them to find the next target.
"A war like this would be far too easy to wage."
Looking at the chess pieces on the map that seemed to be moving around, Mistgang felt that he could do it too. Wasn't this just like leading people to ambush and launch surprise attacks everywhere? It was a complete advantage.
Mistgang could imagine the enemy's bewilderment when they were ambushed. They certainly couldn't understand why they were caught off guard so precisely, as if they were being completely controlled, as if everything they did was being monitored.
And so, Mistgang watched as the chess piece symbolizing Erza Knightworth moved continuously, launching several raids under Moen's command, directly annihilating several leading rebel forces and temporarily eliminating the threat from the south.
However, this is all they can do for now, because they don't have enough troops. They have to defend the royal city while also launching attacks in all directions. They can't send a single force deep into one direction to kill the enemy's lair. Erza Knightworth must return to rest and then deal with the enemy in other directions.
"However, as long as these opportunists in the south get moving, we will have more manpower and resources available to us."
Mystergan knew it was time for him to step in. He hadn't been able to help in the battles, so he would exert his influence in politics.
Relying on intelligence provided by Moen, Erza Knightworth led the team to victory, and Mystogan made a direct southern tour, quickly gathering a group of "fence-sitters" to swear allegiance.
Seeing the "Kingdom Army" so brave and seemingly divinely aided in defeating the rebels, and with their momentum at its peak, the "fence-sitters" all contributed manpower, resources, and supplies, transforming themselves into loyal subjects of the Kingdom.
Mystgang didn't care about their change of heart; he showed no liking or disliking, but pragmatically accepted their loyalty and sincerity.
With the full support of these "fence-sitters" in the South, Mistergan directly sent Hughes to lead the team to completely suppress the rebellion in the South.
After a brief rest, Erza Knightworth's elite force set off again to launch surprise attacks in other directions.
They've mastered the same strategy now, like cheaters, playing with complete ease and confidence.
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