572 My Benefits (1/2)
”Trash! You're all trash!”
King Potato II smashed a colored goblet in his bedroom. He was very unhappy with the developments in the Godly Kingdom.
The battle reports of Victoria City sieging the Godly Kingdom were placed on his desk. The reports were depicting massive casualties of hundreds of thousands and the occupation of the cities and villages by the enemy.
In a direct confrontation, the Victorians were unable to achieve victory, as they depended on simple tactics. The soldiers of the Godly Kingdom were able to use tactics to divide and conquer the Victorians. However, no matter how the Godly Kingdom's soldiers attrited the Victorians, it was of no use.
Within a few days, the same number of killed Victorians would emerge from the Victoria Forest to reinforce their frontline.
They had unlimited replacements, but the Godly Kingdom had limited reinforcements. Even if the Godly Kingdom achieved victory, they were unable to hold on to their gains.
The Victorians implemented various policies as though they were sent by the Heavens to rescue the commoners.
The conquered lands were shared with the commoners, and a progressive tax structure was levied on them. The poor paid fewer taxes, while the rich paid more levies. In addition, various social benefits were implemented. For example, there were housing subsidies, free road construction, and employment services. They would even teach Potion Concoction, Alchemy, and Blacksmithing to the commoners since there were severe shortages of these skilled workers.
To learn these skills, the commoners had to pay huge sums of money previously. Now, the Victorians were teaching them free of charge.
It was incredible.
The commoners who were captured by the Victorians became supportive of Victoria City. Even if the soldiers of the Godly Kingdom were to reclaim their conquered lands, they were met with the commoners' rebellion.
King Potato II couldn't figure out why things had developed to this stage. He also didn't know how Victoria City became so powerful and where the terrifying Victorians came from. He couldn't figure out the standing of the Elves and Fairies in Victoria City. However, he knew that he had to stop them.
The Godly Kingdom must not be destroyed in his hands.
”Your Highness! Your Highness!”
Someone hollered in panic outside the King's bedroom. King Potato II got him to come in since he must have the latest battle report. He didn't care that it might be bad news.
King Potato II was mentally prepared. Even if it was bad news, could the situation be worse than now? After listening to the messenger, King Potato II almost fell to the ground.
The Victorians had constructed a Teleport Portal outside the Royal Capital!
”What!”
The hot-tempered King Potato II slapped the messenger to the floor.
”Summon the Great Magician.”
King Potato II inhaled deeply. He didn't want things to be in such a bad state. As his enemies were at his front door, he had no time to prepare.
The mysterious and evil Great Magician who could control the Wyverns was his last hope.
”And summon General Shidan!” he said after pondering.