Chapter 689 - Skynet Plan (2/2)

Rhode swept a glance to Anne and the latter was baffled as she didn’t know that Rhode was referring to her At this moment, Lapis spoke hesitantly

“But why, Sir? Why did those people who didn’t watch the competition support us…”

“This is just an issue of perspective, Lapis”

Rhode shook his finger

“You guys witnessed from the competition that most of the audience cas This e were their natural rivals and as a result, they definitely wouldn’t put in good words for us Furthermore, Rosen died a miserable death and they couldn’t accept the truth On the other hand, the people of Golden City were mainly Northerners They hated the South, detested the Refors If we lost, they wouldn’t speak up for the loser But since on, they have all the reasons to support us Besides, most of them didn’t witness how terribly Rosen had died and they couldn’t sympathize with the euess you guys are aware and have heard of how devastating wars could be But it is entirely different when you step into one and experience everything personally”

Everyone nodded in agreement

“Therefore, those who didn’t witness the coine how bad Rosen’s death was and ere the representatives of the North who have defeated the South As a result, they naturally didn’t have any reasons to humiliate us and chose to defend us instead In fact, there was only one truth: we carried out the tactic of having several people take turns to tire Rosen out and eventually ained the victory This was the truth But the truth was otherwise for others who viewed it from another perspective”

Rhode spread his arirls still reht, right? That was the saht’s people, they definitely wouldn’t dig their own graves and round as this would sway their claiitimacy Would you still think that the town residents who defended against the ‘Red De up a battle of justice after you knew that the land under their feet actually belonged to the ‘Red Dehtered? On the other hand, the ‘Red Demons’ wouldn’t think that the town residents who confronted thehteous because they were the violent, cruel invaders who stole their homes The town residents were the true Deet what you mean now, Rhode”

Marlene nodded After all, she was considered the only person as in the noble circle a them and she understood the harmful effects of lies and slanders But…

“But… They are only civilians So what if they received such information? They will merely perceive the information as a leisurely pastio Shouldn’t they focus on living their lives, instead of getting involved in the ruh to Marlene’s doubts Frankly speaking, Marlene’s thoughts represented the thoughts of do hard in their daily lives and paying taxes since they couldn’t go to war and it wouldn’t threaten their statuses There were no reasons for them to be concerned about what the people listened to all day It would be sufficient as long as they ed their affairs properly and ensured that they could live a decent life Ruar and in poor taste for the nobles, where they weren’t willing to get involved and even hear about them

“I understand, Marlene Indeed, for most people, it would only be a chat and pastime for theradually infiltrate their minds deeply and become a fixed opinion”

Rhode lifted his head and revealed the trace of a smile to everyone

“I knohole lot of you loathe the Country of Darkness Why?”

“This…”

Everyone gazed in astonishment Then, Lapis answered

“Because… Because the Undead Creatures rule that country…”

“Right Humans are only slaves and serve as meals in there…”

“Besides, their corpses will even be summoned by Necromancers to become materials for the Undead Army…”

Everyone broke out into discussion at this topic No matter what, the reputation of the Country of Darkness was resounding on this continent As the people of the Light Mainland, they heard no few stories about the Country of Darkness

Rhode sht then Which one of you have been to the Country of Darkness and seen it personally?”

“…”

In an instant, everyone fell into silence They looked at one another and shook their heads

“None of you have seen it for yourselves, so why are you sure that it’s a living hell in there? Even though Hu in luxurious houses Perhaps they are living a better life thanthe Undead Creatures Isn’t that possible?”

“B-But… Everyone says that”

Anne explained despite being unable to put forward any convincing arguht Everyone says that… Now, do you understand?”

“This…”

Most of the behind the words that Rhode conveyed

“It’s the saht’s people are arrogant and opinionated, while they believed that they are the symbol of freedom and justice, the protectors and representatives of Huon’s rule and established a nation ruled completely by Humans This hy they are prideful of their achievements and contemptuous toward the people of other nations and territories In the Country of Light… Everyone says that, and that is why they believe so”

“…”

Marlene frowned and pondered in silence

“Saoes for the South’s arroup of idiots in the Reformist Party? That’s because the Refornified and twisted Lydia’s views and actions for their own benefits For exaroup of uards didn’t provide assistance in tiet paid to do nothing The people worked so hard to pay taxes for the guards’ services while the guards can’t even chase the bandits away On the contrary, if the guards arrived on tiuards for not infor bandits since they were already aware This led to the some of their men and resources Was that a self-directed show put up by the guards to increase their presence?

“In any case, the people would still be the ones in the right That’s just shoving false arguments down others’ throats”

John shook his head helplessly As a coion in the past, he knehat Rhode said wasn’t fabricated, but the truth instead Joey grumbled in discontentht, there is only one truth Whether the guards received the report and arrived on tied to defeat the bandits or let theless to the Reforitimacy of Lydia’s rule, so they stood with this position and re-described the whole situation This way, the people would believe that Lydia’s Royal Fa thereedy, weak, sinister officials, and could only trust their own hands to change everything This hy the Reformist Party received so an their rebellion Everyone was speaking ill of the Royal Family and believed that they failed to handle proper business, wasted their ht about On the contrary, the Refor the people was naturally the popular choice”

Rhode stood to his feet

“This hy I proposed the Skynet Plan Through various intelligence reports, not only could we gather inforions, but we can alsoin line with our standpoint and disseminate them out in our benefits At the very least, we can’t allow our potential allies to be suspicious and resistant to us due to slanders and rureement In fact, what Rhode had e, where people understood the iht to speak But it was different here The information dissemination on this continent wasn’t developed yet and could even be considered lacking In general, the channels in which people obtained information were either from rumors heard in pubs, or froht was the best inpublic opinion on this entire continent Of course, words couldn’t defeat blades and firearht could manipulate public opinion, defame, misrepresent, and vilify the Country of Darkness, words wouldn’t aid the victorious when the Undead Army flooded into their country Failure would still be failure while death would still be death

“But Rhode…”

Marlene scanned the ence hubs Rhode had set up were located in the Country of Light What does thisinforic locations for azed at Rhode and shook her head

“What’s wrong?”

“No… Nothing”

She lowered her head in silence But she puckered her brows and scrutinized the map

Could it be that… this Skynet Plan which Rhode caht?