Chapter 779 (1/2)

Chapter 779: The King’s Decision

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Roland knocked on the table and everybody in the hall instantly quieted down.

He rose from this chair and paced over to stand behind the officials. “When the Months of Demons end, we’ll welcome the new year as the most important year for Graycastle. I’ll unify the entire kingdom and hold the coronation ceremony to officially become the king and you’ll all become my ministers to help me govern this country. ”

Two years ago, everyone would have considered Roland’s promises to be the crazy ravings of an arrogant prince.

One year ago, they would have thought that his plans were long-term goals.

However, today, no one doubted what he said.

All officials rose and placed their right hands on their chest almost simultaneously. They lowered their heads and said, “Your Majesty, it’s our honor!” Suddenly, all their complaints and doubts disappeared. They looked excited as they understood the power of Neverwinter after working these two years in City Hall.

They knew, for sure, that once His Majesty made up his mind to unify the whole kingdom, he would definitely bring all the regions and areas of the kingdom into his control.

When that happened, they would rise from the officials of a city to the most powerful ministers of a kingdom.

Roland made a gesture, indicating them to sit down and said, “It’s more than that. My Graycastle will become unprecedentedly large. My kingdom will include the Hermes Plateau in the north, reach the Endless Cape in the south, expand westward to the Barbarian Land, and eastward to the Fjord Islands.”

He further explained, “To make that happen, the First Army will become the busiest department and thus leave fewer soldiers to guard Neverwinter. Given this, I’ve got to explore the snow mountain now to eliminate hidden threats to the city. I don’t want my king’s city to be attacked by some unknown enemies from the mountains when the main force of the First Army isn’t here.”

Carter suggested to the king in a low voice, “Your Majesty, maybe the First Army and the Witch Union will be enough to explore the snow mountain…”

Roland interrupted, “No, in a dark underground cave where the landscape is extremely complex, guns and cannons have only a limited effect. We don’t have any maps of the cave or any preset firing position there. If they happen to meet some demonic hybrids, how much do you think it will cost the First Army to defeat them?”

The Chief Knight fell into silence at once.

“This is why we must work together with the Taquila survivors. Their God’s Punishment Witches and the Witch Union have complementary advantages in this exploration. The First Army will set sentry posts along the way and cover their retreat if need be. This is the most prudent arrangement.” Roland paused and then suddenly raised his voice. “You all listen to me carefully. Don’t tell me it’s difficult to implement this plan. You’re sitting here to solve problems for me! If you can’t, my City Hall doesn’t need you anymore!”

He paused and looked at the City Hall Director. “Barov Mons?”

Barov shuddered, answering, “Yes, Your Majesty!”

“Is there any problem with the final accounts and logistics for the exploration?”

“No… I believe.” The old man wiped the sweat from his face. “I’ll give you a plan five days later.”

“Three days,” Roland corrected him with an air of authority. After that, he turned to look at Minister of Agriculture. “Sirius Daly?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“If Border Area’s food stocks are low, you can get some from the Longsong Area. We’ve got enough concrete boats for this. Do I make myself clear?”

“Ye-Yes, Your Majesty!”

“Karl Van Bate!”

The Minister of Construction answered immediately, “Your Majesty, I’ll carefully check the geological condition of both the mining and furnace areas.”