If Alfhaim really send their Silver Archers, the plan to elevate King Edward from a useless King to an enlightened king would go up in smoke
Other than Alfhaim eagerness, everything was happening according to plan.
Aero had slowly set the stage for King Edward to elevate himself to beco an enlightened ruler.
In the court, as the minister argue that a prolonged war might involve Veva there is growing discontent to continue the war.
In the midst of this, the Queen herself sent a letter to her father to stand down only to be t with rebuke.
Of course even this anecdote of history is nothing but a farce orchestrated between father and daughter.
In the letters, King Vrandeus wrote that he would not surrender and open up Duvar to accept the sa fate as Niovar.
It seems like just an offhand comnt but the letter indirectly accuses Prince Jas. Aero wanted to kick him when he is down.
Only then it would be harder for him to stand up.
In Vetten war Aero won the battle beautifully. Even when Vanheim forces invaded Vetten, they invaded at the most perfect ti.
Aero was very adamant with King George during their late night talks that to attack or to defend, requires the perfect timing.
Grasp that timing in your hand, and you would be undefeatable. Miss it, and even the most well-crafted plan could crumble.
It was Aero conduct in that war and the subsequent invasion that won him his everlasting fa and glory
The act of sparing the innocent and protecting the common people form the desolation of war had made Aero as a righteous person and enhance his reputation as an otherworldly statesman.
But Prince Jas in his annexation of Niovar, killed many people. The streets of the capital city of Niovar run red with blood.
It gave Prince Jas the reputation of a bloodthirsty and warmongering commander. Aero at that ti was disapproving of Prince Jas because he had already laid out his plan for Niovar.
If at that ti Vanheim follow his plans, the casualties of Vanheim soldiers would be less and the fall and the pacification of the kingdom would beco even faster.
It is why he decided to let King Vrandeus write that letter while indirectly condemning Prince Jas action in the past
It had the benefit of degrading Prince Jas position in the court and would help to set the stage for King Edward to solve the problem that is indirectly caused by Prince Jas.
In other words, that letter condemn Prince Jas.
It is basically saying that because of the conduct of Prince Jas, King Vrandeus does not trust that Vanheim would leave Duvar alone even if they surrender.
Just with one letter, Aero had managed to put himself in an advantageous position. He did not even need to attack Prince Jas himself.
Other minister helps him do it because they believe that the indirect cause for such resistance from Duvar is directly related to Prince Jas actions in the past.
Many of the minister, began to turn on Prince Jas. And Prince Jas himself knows that he was targeted so he lays down.
Aero still rembers that day. He looks at Prince Jas eyes and he only smirk.
He did not even say anything. Aero wanted him to know that he still did not have the power to stand against him.
At that ti, he was giving Prince Jas a warning. And thankfully, Prince Jas is not an idiot. In so way, Aero felt that Jas is more suited to be a King than Edward.
It is just because Aero believes that he is the one that killed George, that he could not sincerely support him.
Hence, he looks on as Jas was scolded by so of the ministers.
In the beginning, when King Edward proposes the plan, many minister believe that King Vrandeus would swear fealty like Karak Federation.
It seems like this would be an easy win.
Thus, it co to a shock when King Vrandeus did not act according to expectation and beco so stubborn that he wanted to wage a war.
And when that letter was revealed in the Parliant, the minister blas Prince Jas excessive behavior during the occupation of Niovar that led to the current situation.
Vanheim, strong as it is, did not want another war after Niovar.
They need to pacify the regions of Niovar, and slowly plan the developnt of the kingdom for the next few years.
If they keep conquering without proper planning, then they might bite off more than they could chew.
Aero was always reminding the military officials in the court to remind the King, that Vanheim must not overextend itself so bad that it opens itself up to so much danger.
It is wise to fortify internal security before expanding outwards. Sotis the best offense is defense.
While people are wasting their resources, if Vanheim could increase resources and secure the ever expanding border of the kingdom, then in the end, the world will still belong to Vanheim.
It was then that King Edward said he would once again negotiate with King Vrandeus. The entire court was adamant on not letting the King go.
King Vrandeus at that ti seemingly intent on doing war.
King Vrandeus had prepared his soldiers and so news even said he was asking for helps from the Savillia kingdom.
Even though Duvar is small, one must not underestimate the Holy Seat of the Old Empire. They are a hardy bunch and they are blessed by the Gods of Olympus.
It is even said, in the event of people trying to destroy the Holy City, the Gods of Olympus itself would co down from their abodes and aided the champion of Duvar
But King Edward insisted to go and Aero volunteered to follow the King. Aero was enhancing the king prestige. He would not forget to enhance his own prestige too.
He is presenting himself as a loyal and brave official that would accompany their King even though it is going to a path of danger.
It could also shut up the dark whispers that he and the King did not get along.
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This is the Chapter for today. See you tomorrw and hope you like the Chapter
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