Chapter 56: War Council - Let it Burn (2/2)
With a puzzled look, I chuckled, ”It would seem the Order of Shadows has not told any of you yet,” I said, pointing towards the door, ”Why don't you ask our new guest.”
Bursting through the door of the throne room stood a man covered in sweat and fear. His body was shaking, covered in ash as he fell to his knees. ”My Lord, I bring news from Godwin.”
”What!”
Selma grew pale as he stared dead into my eyes. Sending him a wink, the messenger on his knees Slammed his head into the carpet, ”My Lord, Godwin is in flames.”
Bursting into laughter, I nodded, ”Yes, But not just flames, no I gave Godwin quite the gift. There men and women will soon turn to ash as their crops will slowly turn to rot. Godwin, as you all know, it will burn today.” I exclaimed, stunning everyone.
”Godwin will burn, and all the evidence will point to the kingdom of Romga. The only Kingdom with the best doctors and Alchemist. Even if the king of Godwin knows of me going to Hassin, do you really think he will believe me a man with no connection to Godwin would have an entire Kingdom burn?”
”Your a bloody monster,” Grimlor shouted, gritting his teeth, ”H-How many are dead, ”
”There numbers are in the billions right now, my lord. The explosion happened an hour after the prince, was killed. But it's just as the boy said, Godwin, is screaming for Romga's head.” The messenger shouted
Selma had an extremely grim grimace as he glared at me, ”You played with their poor relationship? But was it n....”
”Necessary?” I swiftly interrupted, ”The advantage this kingdom had was my Nexus armor. We were at a complete disadvantage no matter your trump cards.”
Eying Mother, she nodded as she appeared next to the messenger severing his head from the body, ”There is no need to thank me. But I have just singlehandedly cut Godwins battle prowess in half. It doesn't matter if they knew it was me or not because, in the end, both kingdoms would attack us. Now we only have to worry about Romga as we slaughter Godwin's troops.”
Gripping his hands tight, Wybert turned to a ruggedly armored man that was quiet the entire time. ” General Victor, How are our defenses at the border.”
”Perfect, we are ready to attack at any moment and defend for over two hundred years time.” He curtly stated, ”There were some spies, but we left them in order to allow our enemy to have some false data.”
Nodding, Wybert turned his attention to the king, ”Your...”
”I know, send a messenger to Romga, they know we screwed them, but they have no choice but to join us. They hate Godwin with a passion...G-o-g-goo- Good work, Arsene,” The king forcefully said, as he eyed with killing intent as blatant as day.
”But of course, your grace,” I lightly responded, ”Shall we discuss the real reason I am here, The Nexus Armor.”
A hint of greed shone in almost everyone eyes as General Victor stepped forward, ”What is your price?” he bluntly asked.
”I will start by saying handing the formula over is never going to happen,” I flat out declared, startling everyone.
Rising from his throne, Oswin glared, ”Choose your words wisely, Boy!” He commanded