Alien world

Chapter 1551 185. Pre-War Meeting
The magical images captured by reporters on the front line of Montreal Mountain are being screened in the parliament hall.

Almost all the officials in Liberty City who could be named were present, including Annan, and even Annan.

Seeing the army marching out, the officials looked excited, their faces flushed with excitement. After all, 99 percent of the people in Liberty City are from the North.

No one doesn't want to go back for revenge.

The revenge of the Kingdom of Rekanel was achieved, but neither the ratmen nor the demons were anyone they could afford to offend. Now, the war had finally begun.

Evelyn asked, "Do you want to make this into news?"

"Of course, but the image of the empire alone is not enough." Annan looked at the only two ratmen in the council hall and took out the Philosopher's Stone: "Maria, Gale, I have something for you to do."

"Go back to the clan and tell the rat elders who are willing to cooperate to hide immediately and stay away from the North. It would be even better if they could come to Gem Bay. I am willing to accept some young, good-looking, and human-friendly rat elites. Also, let the Stunn ratman find a way to take photos of the McKeon ratman and the demon."

"Leave it to us." Maria responded, and left the council hall with Gale.

The remaining officials continued to discuss the situation in the north. The militant faction among them hoped to take the initiative, while the moderate faction believed that the militant faction was too moderate and wanted to take the opportunity to take back the old territory. However, they were all suppressed by Olmedo.

Obviously, the future focus of Liberty City can only be the Gem Bay. The frozen land in the north has been scraped by ratmen and demons, and it will not be suitable for human life in the next hundred years. Whoever wants to go there can go.

Let’s put the proactive attack aside for now and instead we need to unite with the Principality of Montamblelock to prepare for defense.

Although Claire is the regent, the duchy is so empty... maybe a small group of ratmen or demons can scare them away and abandon the city.

As I said, when giants fight each other, the most unlucky ones are the surrounding creatures.

Idilia ordered several legion commanders to call back all the soldiers on leave and conduct an internal census - not to check for spies, but to find out the strength of each legion.

"What's the situation in the Dimon Kingdom?" Annan, who had been distracted after listening for a long time, suddenly asked.

“They’ve got a big morale boost.”

Olmedo glanced at the empty seats where Maria and Gale had left. "They plan to take advantage of the ratmen's weakness and launch a counterattack."

"Counterattack?"

Outside the northern pass is a plain.

"Well, they need a victory to wash away the previous haze. By the way, Grand Marshal Galkin sent a message saying that there is no need to send war supplies such as magic muskets, cannons, and golems for the time being."

"Do as he says." Annan gave orders about what Olmedo had already decided, as if he was really handling official business: "How is Joan?"

"The transport officer said he saw her a few days ago. She has changed a lot and has become a qualified soldier."

Annan sighed. There was no need for Joan to do this... She was his friend and had the trust of Elimois. She could easily get a position even if she followed the rules.

But she is just like little Small, a person who can't let herself calm down.

This is good. If I work hard to improve myself, I may become a dragon knight of Ilimayas in the future. Maybe I can even command the future air cavalry of Liberty City.

The two deputy city lords, Olmedo and Itilia, issued orders in succession to ensure that the war would not affect the normal operation of Liberty City.

"Okay, let's adjourn the meeting," Idyllia announced. "Francois, Renato, and Ingrid stay."

Annan stood up and wanted to follow the officials who were not named, but was glanced at by the eldest sister and sat back down obediently.

Soon everyone left and they were the only ones left in the council hall.

"It's time to discuss the situation in the Orr Empire."

Olmedo knocked on the table, and as he whispered solemnly, Annan's relaxed expression faded. "It's really not the right time." She also sighed softly, not knowing whether the trouble referred to the Empire's extermination order or the Or Empire's provocation.

"We must not engage in direct conflict with the Orr Empire." Renato spoke first, "It is nothing like the Kingdom of Rekanel."

The Kingdom of Rekanel was not a complete country to begin with. The top leadership was out of control, all localities were only concerned with making money, and its remote location had no influence from the outside world.

The Or Empire is a normal country with thirteen supreme kings, and can easily threaten Liberty City.

For example, Liberty City is too big and lacks foundation. Just a few accidents on the commercial street will cause a devastating blow to the interests of Liberty City.

But they couldn't do nothing, because that would be a blow to Annan's rising reputation.

It seemed like there was no choice from the beginning...either be a dog or be beheaded.

"It seems like there's nothing wrong with surrendering? That's the Or Empire..." Francois spread out his hands.

"He just killed one of our messengers," Olmedo reminded.

"All right……"

Francois knew very well that Annan loved his people more than anything else. In the past, he questioned the Or Empire and forced them to hand over the culprit just for the sake of a ratman's broken tooth. Now it was reasonable for him to continue to fight the Or Empire to the death with new hatred and old grudges.

"As the Thirteenth Supreme King, he shouldn't be so despicable." Renato said. Annan seemed to have been inspired by something and was thinking about something.

"Stealing the program and killing the messenger, aren't they the ones who did it?" Olmedo didn't have a good impression of it.

Annan looked up: "Where is Little Smoo?"

The people of Liberty City are always compromising. The shamelessness of the Or Empire makes them grit their teeth, but they think Annan's plan to overthrow the Or Empire is too radical.

"Calm down..."

"I am calm, Mr. Renato. What you just said has inspired me."

Renato, who was almost dead and suddenly had to take the blame, trembled all over.

Annan ignored his complicated feelings and continued, "How can the Thirteenth High King be so despicable? In my opinion, there is a small group of evil people in the capital who are destroying the reputation of the High King. We should win over some and attack others. There is no need to treat the entire Or Empire as an enemy."

“Who killed our messenger?”

“Prince of León,” Olmedo answered.

"What is his relationship with Duke Kingsley?"

"There should be some cousins... It's not important. Most of the nobles are related."

"Then let's temporarily assume that Prince Leon and Duke Kingsley are enemies. Francois, find a way to secretly contact Sir Turkinson and ask him if he can help us investigate something."

"Got it. I will continue to send messengers to distract them."

"No, we can't guarantee the safety of the messenger."

Annan objected, saying that since the Or Empire had killed one person, it might kill a second one.

"This is another way. We use human lives to put pressure on the Or Empire and force them to respond."

Francois said solemnly to Annan, who looked struggling: "This is the smallest price to pay."

(End of this chapter)