Chapter 406 - War Clouds From South 1 (2/2)

“T-this is…!”

“Yes, this is the blueprint of a Hero class Gigant.”

Mayers had long organized and sponsored the Magic Towers in his estates for a long time.

And the Magic Tower was currently being called the Royal Milton Magic Tower, and it grew in size after forcibly merging up all the small and medium Magic Towers that got destroyed in the Battle of Magic Towers.

Even then with the Volga or the Holy Arthenia Magic tower or compared to the past top ten magic towers, they were unable to produce a Hero class Gigant on their own due to their low level of magic engineering.

However, they just got a blueprint handed over from the Volga Republic.

“Although this is an old Gigant which had been developed 40 years back, if upgraded, this is still usable.”

“Hahaha, is that so? But how did you get the blueprint?”

“Huhu. We had to do a little work.”

More than half of the top ten magic towers got destroyed in the Battle of Magic Towers.

And among them were towers that produced Hero class Gigants.

Once the Magic Towers got destroyed, the Intelligence agency pulled out the blueprints.

Mayers wasn’t aware of it, but he still admired their gift.

The Volga Republic knew that Mayers had failed to produce and secure a Hero class Gigant.

“Our President also said that he will be sending 50 Knight class Gigants.”

“R-really?”

“Yes, the agents of the Republic are now shipping the disassembled Gigants. Sooner or later, they will arrive at Brandon city.”

Of course, that didn’t mean that it was for free.

They would receive the full price of it, but in order to prevent the invasion of the Baroque Empire, the Milton Empire needed to secure a large number of Knight class.

Knowing that well, Mayers nodded with a smile.

“I’ll say this once again, the Volga Republic and our Milton Kingdom will be together forever.”

“Yes, Your Majesty’s decision will be widely praised in the future.”

After sharing their strengths and virtues of friendships between the two nations, the Volga Republic’s envoy retreated.

Count Bazzo, who was at one side, moved closer after they left.

“Your Majesty, are you sure that those Republicans can be trusted?”

“Hohoho. Believe them or now, does it even matter? What matters is what we can use them for.”

Mayers had no intention of making a permanent alliance with the Volga Republic.

It was an alliance that would get him out of the current crisis he had, and once the situation went back to normal, Mayers would step out too.

“I’m glad if that is what you think. By the way, what should we do about Marquis Rakan?”

Even though an invitation for the coronation had been sent, not a single ambassador from Rakan attended.

Instead, a letter congratulating Mayers was sent. However, it was from lower nobles whose names Mayers had never heard of.

In other words, Marquis Rakan seemed to have no intention of joining the Milton Kingdom.

In fact, it was the same with Mayers.

He thought that he would have to take over the southern part of the empire in order to completely escape from the pressure of the Baroque Empire.

The vast estate, population, and a trade port in the Lamer city were essential for the future of the Milton Kingdom.

“I can’t let this go.”

“Then would you like to punish them?”

“Yeah, at a reasonable price. While Rudolf fights with the Libiya Kingdom, we need to get Rakan in our hands!”

At the words of Mayers, Bazzo expressed concern.

“Your Majesty, according to our spies, he heard that the power of Marquis Rakan is much greater than expected. It is a good thing to take over, but I am afraid that our allies will be seriously damaged in the process.”

If Milton went to occupy Marquis Rakan, the power of the kingdom would be reduced greatly, and that would at a later time threaten the existence of the nation itself.

“I know that. That is why I intend to attract the neighbouring nations.”

“Neighbouring nations…”

“I have already had a few talks with the Grenada Kingdom.”

‘Ah! Then..!’

Three days ago, Mayers had gone to the Grenada Kingdom by himself.

Maybe he had a discussion with them about the Marquis Rakan at that time.

The Grenada Kingdom was an island nation in the southeast of the Baroque Empire and was famous for its strong navy.

In the past, they were invaded by the Baroque Empire and the Holy Empire, but they weren’t defeated, and they swept through the coastal areas of the two nations.

“If they use their navy, they will surely be able to punish the descendant of that warrior gruesomely! Kuahhh!”

Mayers laughed loud thinking about it.

Count Bazzo, including the other ones around him, praised the King’s brain.