327 THE COVETED CITY (1/2)
'They were many ways that we could break it. Negotiating alliances with the other kingdom is one of the way we could go about this. And the other way is giving something up to gain another'
Eric could see Zeus faces changes and he understand what Zeus is thinking about the first solution
'As for negotiating alliances, that is quite hard to do but we must still try it'
Zeus sighed and said
'It is my fault' Eric did not say anything as he keeps on walking forward
In the end the reason why Veva is stuck and could not easily broker alliance with the other kingdoms is simply because of his reputation as a warmonger, an oath breaker, a usurper and truce breaker.
It is because of this, no kingdom would ever believe in them. There were too many kingdoms that have become the prey of Veva
But what Eric proposed is something that would surely break the deadlock of the current situation. But precisely because it is hard to do that it become a deadlock. Zeus is confident that Aero had also foreseen this.
That is the way to break this move by Aero.
But it is a move that is unavailable to them.
If in the past Zeus did not take the kingdoms so violently and did not cultivate such brute reputation for himself, this current deadlock situation is easily broken.
Zeus even though he knows Aero is his enemy he could not help but admire this man.
In the past, Zeus always thought that the best quality of the Chancellor was his ungodly strength and prowess in battle.
It isn't until Veva repeatedly suffer setbacks from this person, that Zeus knows that the best quality about Aero of the East is his ability to toy around with the world
He did not even need to move a muscle, fight in battle to determine the outcome of victory and loss.
Zeus then said
'If we could do it, then that would truly be a miracle' Eric just smiles bitterly
If they could negotiate an alliance even among one of the kingdoms, they could take Duvar and keep it.
It would then free up a lot of moves that they could use to counter the rising influence of that Empire in the East.
They could easily aid the supply lines for Veranis and protect Veranis rear while at the same time opening up more roads to conquer Savillia and Alfhaim.
If Zeus could take Duvar, Veranis is not his concern. Instead, he would support Veranis to go against Vanheim.
By weakening Vanheim, Veva could take time to take the other two kingdoms and then when Veranis is exhausted, Veva could take Veranis.
Then even if Holy Zun Empire take Nero Republic, they would not have the qualification to fight against them
Right now the moon is already high up in the sky and every once in a while there would be clods pushed by the wind, covering the moon for a few seconds.
Even now as they were talking and discussing about the matter of the world, in the Plains of Ethylred, the forces of Vanheim and Veranis probably is fighting against each other.
They both did not show it in their expression, but both of them know that time is running out.
There is a reason why Zeus ask if Aero is the one responsible for the matter on the Vanheim border.
That is because he is truly wary of this person regarded by many as a Divine Strategist.
They did not know how Aero would win, but they were certain that Aero would win.
Veranis might try to mask his intention as a bold and brave move of attacking straight to the Capital of Vanheim but people like Eric could se that is just a diversion.
Most probably King Alexander move is actually to take the Plains, controls the road to the west and then created a stronghold there to act as a base.
From there they could easily harass the border of Vanheim and they could slowly take over the cities and regions of Vanheim, taking it piece by piece
that is the best case scenario. But with Aero there, how could he not see such a blatant diversion.
This best case scenario is doomed from the very beginning.
Hence, both Eric and Zeus believe it is only a matter of time that Vanheim would emerge victorious.
What concern them however is how Aero would win and how much time he would take to win. If he wins, would he just win against the invasion? Or would he take some of the territory of Veranis?
And how long would it take him to win? Would it be enough time for them to scheme anything or would it be swift?
It already takes half a year for the matter to fester
It is during this time that Vanheim forces had not yet won that they should have a countermeasures or at least gain some benefits from this current vacancy of Vanheim strong presence around the borders of the western kingdoms.
'Duvar, Duvar. The temptation of any warlords that wanted the world' Eric sighed.
Duvar is the middle point of the Vilajeri Continent. Duvar has always been a kingdom that many wanted to conquer
But one had to conquer it that made anyone acknowledge the person who conquer it as the rightful master of the world
It is because of that reason why it is a very delicate situation for anyone who wanted to conquer it.
They could not just slaughter everyone inside the holy city and then wanting everyone to acknowledge their superiority.
It is a holy city for many peoples. And people would react strongly in the act of sacking the holy city