Chapter 455 - Counter Use 3 (1/2)
After the banquet prepared to celebrate Luke’s visit, Shaikan had secretly convened the key figures of the kingdom, including Duke Butler, late at night.
“Why have you called for me this late?”
“Well, isn’t the offensive strike of the Baroque Empire on the verge of breaking down…?”
The key nobles gathered in doubt. However, they were shocked at the information Shaikan gave them.
“H-he plans on spreading the plague to our kingdom?”
“Rudolf, that man! How can he?!”
They were all shocked and raging with anger.
And among them, the emotions of Duke Butler, who was in charge of the military were running wild.
It was because such things were never done during his time as a knight.
“Everyone calm down. The disease of Vers hasn’t been spread yet. We can overcome the crisis by blocking it all in advance.”
The meeting was initiated to counter the despicable attempt of the Baroque Empire.
And accordingly, the nobles had come up with various defensive measures.
“We need to strengthen the inspection at the border area. Well, how could we block it completely?”
“If we give out the signs of noticing their moves, the enemies will revise their plans. It is important for us to get more information from the spies than to give out our moves.”
“Don’t worry about that. The King of Symphonia has promised to provide us with information.”
There was one person who kept silent while everyone was offering their ideas and opinions.
It was the representative of the 5th manor and was the current member of the royal family, Margareta.
Her love for Luke and her ambitions were on par with everyone. She was actively committed to the Libiya Kingdom and took over as its medical doctor.
But, however, this time, she was assigned as the aide of the King of the new nation and was assigned to entertain him.
She promised to herself that she would make Luke fall on his feet for her. However, the reality seemed to have swayed.
It was because she was the one bowing in front of him.
What was even more embarrassing for her was the fact that Luke didn’t even seem to care about her. When she met up with him, he could have at least treated her warmly for knowing her.
‘Tch, I was thinking of strengthening Libiya to devour the Rakan estates. Well, the Symphonia Kingdom… But the two formed an alliance…’
Whatever the case was, that was how things had turned out.
She was feeling resentful because of how stupid the King of Milton got defeated. Mayers faced the Grenada Navy that was defeated by the weakest navy defense of Rakan.
‘If those men did it right, that Luke would have been quivering. Rather, he built a nation and received Reichard’s attention!’
As she was biting on her nails, Reichard spoke to her, “What is the Minister of Medicine thinking?”
“Ah, that…”
“This might not have anything to do with your role, but if you do have a good plan, don’t hesitate to share it.”
Her only job was to conduct royal ceremonies or entertain foreign delegations.
Nevertheless, Shaikan had asked for Margareta’s opinion because he knew she had huge power.
Seducing the lords and making them join Libiya, she was very good at attracting and manipulating people with magic, and she was the one who held the legacy of Arachne Magic Tower.
In fact, the position was placed with the intention of demonstrating her abilities.
Shaikan intended to use her abilities which would be useful when it came to extracting the information from the Baroque Empire or to deceive or mediate matters when things turn hard.
Margareta, who was asked out of nowhere, began to think up of a good idea.
“Your Majesty, if we could intercept the virus which the Baroque is trying to spread, what would you do?”
“I will get rid of it.”
When she heard Shaikan’s obvious answer, Margareta smiled.
Her smile was beautiful. However, it was like a dark flower that was surrounded with thorns of poison.
“Don’t you think that it is a waste to get rid of it?”
“Waste? Don’t tell…”
“I think we can use it to attack the Baroque Empire.”