The Heaven World's

Relief Society

 

Inside the palace hall, Voran sat opposite Bernan Fasuk. He had an unsightly expression. His gaze continued to be fixed on a map held on a table.

The map is a map that covers the northern region of the Midland Continent, the region that became the home of his kingdom. The Midland continent itself is divided into five regions, namely north, east, south, west, and center.

The kingdom of Salauster and the surrounding kingdoms were in the northern region. Where it is a place filled with kingdoms. Of each region, the strongest place was in the middle region with several kingdoms that possessed impressive strength.

In front of him was clearly the area around his kingdom. When looking at the map and listening to the explanation that Fasuk gave, Voran could not help but feel that there was a danger that always lurked his territory aside from the three surrounding kingdoms.

“Although they are in a battle. They have enough power to destabilize my territory. This cannot be allowed and I need a lot of intelligence and information from all over this northern region.”

Without any intelligence about the powers that exist around his kingdom. There was no way he could move freely or take any action against those forces.

“Your Majesty, although the information we have is sufficient to cover the regions around the four kingdoms. We still don't know the power maps of the other regions. So, with the lack of information we have. We must strengthen our internal strength and delegate some envoys to bind some powers around the kingdom.”

Bernan Fasuk spoke while thinking of some Lord who was close to the kingdom and had the potential to perform a certain action that was capable of harming the kingdom. He suggests an idea to Voran to draw on the power.

“I know that. However, not all forces can be drawn. Strain those forces and try to find the best of them. Especially for potential and loyalty. These two things should be the benchmark when screening them, Fasuk.”

It was difficult for Voran to not be interested in the Lords that were around his kingdom. According to the data that his subordinates had gathered, there were five Lords who possessed quite significant strength around his territory.

Pulling them to his side was not as easy as turning a hand. Strength will not always be a capable factor in drawing a group into a single faction. Only benefits and advantages would bring them into a faction.

Voran understands this and of course he knows how much impact they will bring if they refuse or accept the offer. So, he was careful in formulating a plan to draw them to his side.

Although the two kingdoms had responded to the formation of an alliance against the Kingdom of Edarecia. He could not simply put his trust in just one plan. Thus, he began to gather other forces around him, both bandits and God himself.

The Kingdom of Sevaeni sent an envoy to discuss the issue of cooperation in tackling the actions of the Kingdom of Edarecia and it happened some time ago.

Far in the northern region there are other forces that are also able to withstand the power of the Kingdom of Edarecia. Only, Voran hesitated to pull him into the murk of this pond. He was not sure whether the power would have a positive impact or even make this pool become increasingly murky and dangerous.

A fleeting Valaunter brought a medium-sized army to the Royal Capital. He came as reinforcements to strengthen the border and also to face the imminent fighting.

He went to Voran and Fasuk. There was no doubt within him to devote himself to the Kingdom of Salauster. There were several factors that made him give up the defeat of that time and choose to surrender to the Kingdom of Salauster, one of the main factors was the population.

He was waiting for this power. In addition, he had also gotten news from the Lords Fasuk had contacted some time ago and also he had gotten news from the border.

“Yes, Your Grace. I brought troops in according to His Majesty's orders. How is the situation at the border, Your Majesty?” ask the Select Valaunter without making small talk.

The current situation is quite urgent and it is difficult to relax. War can happen at any time. He knew that the initiative of the war was not only in the hands of the Kingdom of Edarecia. Except, it's on some sides.

The person who heard the question immediately revealed what he knew. He explained the situation at the border as well as the experiment he had done before, which was to attract other powers. Of the five Lords he tried to attract, some of them agreed, but there was also rejection as well as no answer.

“Lord? They are strong, but also selfish and opportunistic. Only real benefits can attract them. I tried to pull them off before, but none of them accepted my offer. I advise not to trust them too much, Your Majesty,” Selek Valaunter said.

Fasuk was silent for a moment. He knows what Selek Valaunter means. However, in order to strengthen the kingdom as well as anticipate other variables, they were quite necessary.

With a friendly smile and a warm tone Fasuk asked about the Lords at the Select Valaunter. “Do you know about them? Can you give me recommendations or knowledge about them and who of them has the highest integrity?”

Voran only listened while thinking about how to increase his own strength. From the previous war, he knew that individual forces could greatly influence a battle and could even determine the war itself.

“There is one of them who has impressive strength and a tough and capable attitude in some ways. However, to pull it to our side is not easy. Once I tried it, but he wanted independent power as his requirement,” Selek Valaunter replied.

Independent power is one way to maintain the power and influence of a person in a region or group. This method is mostly done by people who have great power or high influence.

Fasuk scrunched his forehead when he heard this. Independent force? How could the kingdom allow this kind of power to exist. A seed of this troublesome enough problem was unacceptable.

“Isn't he too demanding? Independent force? Who can accept it? I think he's too full of himself!” fasuk grumbled as he felt discomfort in the demeanor that the Lord had.

Voran who was listening to the conversation had a different smile. The highlight of his eyes became brighter as he said, “I can take it! Let him have that independent power and I can give him a position. Lieutenant General is enough for him. Besides, as long as he can provide military exploitation I will appoint him as General.”

“Your Majesty, please reconsider. The dangers and benefits we receive are not comparable. I think His Majesty needs to take this matter seriously,” exclaimed Bernan Fasuk who was surprised by Voran's remarks.

“Just relax, I know what I'm doing, Chancellor. Let him come and have what he wants. But once he's tied up. I will put him in the most dangerous position and make him the vanguard and front guard. We won't allocate a single troop to him!” Voran smiled coldly as he said so and his ice-cold voice made the temperature in the room drop instantly.

Where could Voran let go of this kind of opportunity. Help is in sight and he just needs to give a position that is not so big. Moreover, he did not feel the need to give them any more troops. Like getting a free army, so Voran thought at the time.

At the border itself, the situation is getting more uncertain. There was a stifling radiance from the four directions that each direction led to each kingdom. The atmosphere slowly became colder and sharper from each direction.