Chapter 1064 295. Negotiations on Kingdom Ownership
In the evening, the setting sun will set towards the West Sea, and the entire plain will be plated with gold - this is the origin of the name Sunset Plain.
The new royal capital is located in the snowy Sunset Plain. It is not alone, because in the south of the plain, two teams that came all the way from the border officially met.
The Sunset Plain is a flat area with no natural dangers that can be defended.
The poor have nothing to lose. The nobles can side with the Free City. Only the rich who rely on the kingdom to survive are the most panicked.
It turned out that the chairman of the council had disappeared and the king could not be contacted. They had to try their best to save themselves.
Including but not limited to recruiting private soldiers, contacting the Freedom Blade, and looking for foreign aid.
The Kingdom of Rikaner is currently the largest trading country, and the Principality of Keating, which made a lot of money during the war, has received the most requests for help.
At this moment, the twin ministers of the principality are discussing.
“We should hoe the strong and help the weak.” said the Chancellor of the Exchequer, sitting behind a stack of letters asking for help.
"We send troops to help the Kingdom of Ruikan resist Free City?" the young interior minister asked.
“Liberty City is too strong.”
“We will do nothing? What do other countries think of us?”
“The Principality of Keating will always be neutral.” Finance The minister resorted to official rhetoric.
“Then what do you mean by hoeing the strong and supporting the weak?”
"Continue to dump goods to the Kingdom."
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The victory of Liberty City has been determined. Except for the Principality of Keating under the banner of free trade, no force dares to think of helping the Kingdom anymore - they also Can't help.
Although the main force of the kingdom is still there, almost all the land outside the Sunset Plains has been occupied by the Blades of Freedom.
"Rikaner Glory" publishes the latest issue of the newspaper: The unstoppable freedom fighters are about to break through the new capital.
Orin brought back the news from Mount Montreal. An unknown legendary mage broke into the Imperial Royal Academy of Magic and was killed by the dean and the Mage Tower. Only a few people were injured - this is the official caliber.
The truth known only to a few revealed the identity of the attackers and the stolen Vitalig's phylactery, or only a few were injured.
The Chairman avoided the situation from becoming more serious and used his own life to atone for his sins. It is difficult for the empire to accuse Vitalig, who has the blood of Montreal's gold family.
Despite this, Annan still did not believe that the senator was dead, and neither did Olmedo.
A legendary mage who treated Annan as a puppet and manipulated him to achieve his goals, would he simply die like this?
Could he also have a phylactery?
Annan doesn’t know.
Vitalig is visiting Liberty City to reminisce and negotiate with Olmedo. But Annan would not suspend the war. As long as the result is not achieved, Ruikaner will remain an enemy.
Annan is targeting Crow, what does it have to do with you Vitalig?
Whether Vitalig wants to stop Liberty City or help him succeed, Vitalig has to pay Annan satisfaction.
On that note, Olmedo won't let him down.
The Blade of Freedom is advancing, and Annan, who has no one to control, is even more fearless after returning.
From the disappeared parliamentarian to the military minister to one-fifth of the parliamentarians, they are all my people. What are you fighting with me for?
Reynardo took the lead and invited several congressmen who were wavering between the Kingdom and Free City with the names given by the congressman.
While they were talking and laughing, Annan walked into the lounge with his men.
"Pfft——"
The moment they saw the menacing Annan, the congressmen couldn't help but spit out the tea in their mouths.
"Reynado, what do you mean?!" one of the congressmen shouted.
Reynardo stood up and showed his cards: "Everyone, I have thought about it. The fate of the kingdom is about to end, and only by surrendering to Liberty City can it regain a new life!" The councilors looked at each other. Why is it different from what they thought...
"Reynardo, are you kidding me?" A congressman who was close to Renado frowned.
"No, I am indeed the Blade of Freedom."
Annan next to him also tore off his disguise: "I don't pretend anymore, I am Annan."
Members of Congress He was stunned, and his mouth was so open that he could stuff a dragon egg into it.
"The ones you caught..."
"Of course they are not the blades of freedom, but diehards."
The congressmen continued to think deeper. The chairman of the congressman and Orr... no, were very close to Annan, then...
"Yes, the chairman of the parliament is my uncle." Annan said, guessing what they were thinking through his expressions.
They don’t believe it, but they are not qualified to say they don’t believe it. There is no choice but to join the Free Blade.
After winning them over, almost one-third of the entire kingdom's members were on his side. In fact, it can continue, but Annan doesn't like it, and most of the remaining members have blood on their hands.
After handing over the leadership to Renaldo, Annan returned to the Purification Court and opened the portal to Liberty City.
The negotiations between Olmedo and Vitaligo are coming to an end.
“Are you still used to it?” Annan asked Vitalig, who was sitting on the left.
“It’s like heaven.” Vitalig showed a longing that didn’t seem to be fake.
Trapped in the phylactery for three years, even the dungeon felt like home to him.
Olmedo waited for them to finish speaking, then put on a formal look that Annan rarely saw - most of the time when Annan was present, Olmedo looked helplessly doting on him and couldn't do anything to him.
In the past few days, Olmedo and Vitalig have been fighting with the Kingdom of Ruican as the center.
Olmedo said that the Blades of Freedom have arrived at the city, the kingdom is in their pocket, and Vitalig’s help is not needed.
Vitalig expressed his affirmation, but he also said that without the Kingdom of Rekaner, there would be no country in the west of the entire northern border that could stop the Skaven. They could drive straight into Middle-earth and threaten Free City.
Annan interjected: "Why do you think you can do it?"
"Clo can sell the entire kingdom to the rat people, and I can also get back what he sold." Vitalig said firmly.
Annan did not doubt Vitalig's belief. After all, Asimov and the chairman of the Senate chose to believe in him.
What he said makes sense. Liberty City cannot swallow the entire kingdom, and swallowing it by force will only strangle itself to death...
The two choices are equivalent to immediate benefits and long-term benefits.
“Ahem...”
Annan, who was moved, saw the eyes of Olmedo who was coughing slightly. He rubbed and covered his mouth: "Well...but let us spit out what we have eaten..."
"That is your trophy, I have no objection, I can even make the kingdom your vassal——"
Vitalig said something surprising.
“We don’t need it.” Olmedo refused, seeing through his trick.
Vastal...will you help if the kingdom is in trouble? With the small stature of Liberty City, if they dare to help, they will be dragged into the mire and drowned.
Olmedo didn't really want the whole kingdom, he just wanted to bargain with it.
Vitalig just smiled. Politicians are shameless. He has already fulfilled this role.
"What about compensation for defeat? I can sign a compensation contract with you as the future king of Rekaner."
(End of this chapter)