Chapter 224 - Preparations for Battle (2/2)
”It was good that our spy inside Jennovia got their battle plans beforehand.” I remembered that it was William that sent as the plans they recovered from the library. ”I am sure to reward them once they get back.”
I thought of my beloved Alicia that was still held captive in the Jennovian Palace. How I wish to go there myself and rescue her from the clutched of that damn crown prince.
”Have you gotten any word about the rumors of the queen travelling with the naval fleet?” I asked curiously.
”Yes your majesty.” General Vincent replied. ”My sources have seen the queen to board the lead ship of the naval fleet. I am certain that she is travelling with them.”
”Hahaha, that's interesting.” I laughed out loud. ”Is she that confident that her naval fleet will plow it's way to the capital. Does she plan to kill me herself?”
”I am afraid she is underestimating you, your majesty.” Dimitri said.
”Yes, that is what I am also thinking.” I smiled. ”The queen thinks I am a young naïve king that only took the throne recently. I guess she was thinking of 'strike while the iron is hot', knowing that I have only took power recently and that my power hasn't been consolidated yet. Well that will be her downfall.”
Anyone would think that a newly appointed king would still have less power. It was true that before the war with Jennovia started, the battle with my brothers have divided the court into other factions. But I quickly consolidated my power by wiping out anyone in the opposing factions. Meaning, I don't have to appease any people that held power because I wiped them all. Anyone that opposed me I executed and I put the ones I trust the most in the high positions of the court.
”We will be the one to give them a surprise when they arrive tomorrow.” I smiled satisfyingly. ”Where did you hide your fleet general?” I asked.
General Vincent's main naval fleet is our strongest one. He has been the commander of the naval army for a long time now and his experience is something to admire.
”My main fleet is hiding here and here your majesty.” General Vincent pointed the two locations at both sides of the junction. ”At night the fog gets thick in this part, therefore they won't see our sh.i.p.s that easily.”
”But how do you fare on fighting on water with the fog?” I asked curiously.
”Do not worry your majesty, I have been at the sea, majority of my life. I have experienced everything there is to experience on water.” General Vincent said confidently. ”I have trained my fleet to battle with the cloak of darkness and fog. They will surely launch an attack successfully and won't attack friendly sh.i.p.s by mistake.” His confidence reassures me about this upcoming battle.
”Mm, I know. I trust your experience and instincts general.” I said. ”If we win this upcoming battle, expect a huge reward from me.” I gave them my word as an incentive.
”Yeah!” The lieutenants inside the tent all shouted with confidence.
With this kind of spirit, I am sure that we will win this battle.
”It will be also good if we were able to capture the queen.” I said. ”I want her, dead or alive.” The chill from my words were felt by the people inside the tent. My anger towards the queen and her son is something, my generals know. This war isn't just for our country, I also hold a personal grudge against them.
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