Chapter 795 - Destiny at the Intersection (I) (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

This plan was so bold for Rhode that he felt agitated whenever he thought about it. Even though he had led the players in annihilate almost everything in existence, the victims were only unimportant external forces. Of course, that had nothing to do with the players’ mentality. After all, they were just passing travelers of this world and didn’t care about the destruction of nations as long as they were satisfied. They didn’t realize that their moment of folly had led to the breaking up of families and spreading of flames that destroyed homes and livelihoods.

After all, the victims were only NPCs and there were limits to how much emotions the players engrossed themselves in the game.

However, after transmigrating to this world, Rhode realized that the people around him weren’t as detached as the players. Therefore, his previous measures wouldn’t work here. He had been seeking a breakthrough from the restraint of this world and used the rules to search for a path that led to his goal. He finally found it now.

“Y-Your Majesty, what did you say?”

The Light Parliament’s representative gazed blankly at the little girl.

“I want to head into the Munn Kingdom and discuss with Her Royal Highness Lydia about reinforcement problems.”

Lilian sat on the chair and looked at the ashen man before her. At this moment, she was no longer as panicky and helpless as she was with Rhode. Instead, she put up a calm and confident expression.

“The Undead Army is overbearing and from what I observed, we will still have a hard time dealing with them. As a result, I want to discuss with Her Royal Highness Lydia, with hopes to mobilize troops from the Munn Kingdom to provide reinforcements. This way, we can gather our forces in preparation for threats.”

Even though Lilian was childish in mentality, she wasn’t entirely without talent as a ruler. Although she was as though a decoration to the throne, she received an education from the Archangel and was brought up as the Dragon Soul Heir, after all.

However, no one was concerned about what she said. Instead, it was the way she made her statement. Ever since she announced that she was heading into the battlefront to check on the situation, the Light Parliament heard the warning bells where Lilian would officially regain her authority. Such rumors had spread among the people, especially after the Country of Light’s army was continually defeated and had to rely on the Battle Angel Army. The Light Parliament realized that many people had grown doubts about their capability and even grumbled that they were nothing more than a group of worthless trash and the situation would be better off if the Light Dragon Soul led the Country of Light. Even though the Country of Darkness was under the dictatorship, they were strong, after all. So even if the Country of Light was also ruled by a dictator, they would at least be able to defend against the terrifying Undead Army!

Of course, such voices were minimal in the Country of Light. Instead, they were loud in regions affected by the war, among refugees and radicals who couldn’t stand defeat in war. The Light Parliament was an expert in manipulating public opinion and naturally understood what would result from this. The freedom and glory of humans were all false. When one faced the butcher’s knife, one wouldn’t care who was the ones rescuing one as long as they could be safe. So what if it was a dictator? If the Battle Angel Army and Light Dragon could defeat the Undead Army, who would be concerned about the so-called freedom and independence that humans sought after?

The Light Parliament knew that what everything they built was established on and as long as that foundation crumbled, they would be done for. Even though the Munn Kingdom was a wealthy nation, their people didn’t have freedom and such prosperity was only an illusion. If the Munn Kingdom’s proud economy was destroyed, social unrest would surely erupt. The Light Parliament made a solemn vow that the Country of Light’s people would follow continue to follow them loyally for the sake of freedom no matter how poor they were.

Of course, only the heavens knew if the Light Parliament thought about it the same way.

The Light Parliament wouldn’t be this afraid if it were only the rumors among the people and the change in opinions brought along from performances from the Battle Angels. What they were afraid about was Lilian taking action. Previously, Lilian held similar thoughts which frightened them. Thereafter, they realized that their control over Lilian was rather successful—at least in Casabianca, where she would be alone and helpless without Boulder and Serene’s support. In the past, there were political forces that supported the Light Dragon. However, there were none now because they were viewed as supporting authoritarianism after they expressed their views. Thereafter, there was no more place of belonging for these forces among the nobles and political members of Casabianca, while Lilian couldn’t cause any uproar with the less-than-10 Battle Angel guards.

However, the Light Parliament was nervous after Lilian decided to head into the battlefront for investigation. They were worried that she would influence the people and win them over, but they couldn’t possibly disallow her. As a result, they could only agree to her request…

It seemed like whatever they feared kept coming for them!

“Y-Your Majesty, I don’t think this is a good idea…”

The Light Parliament’s representative said with a pale expression while cold sweat filled his back. Even though the Light Parliament basically disregarded her presence, that was in Casabianca where it was their home turf, after all. They were currently in the border region where the Light Parliament held little to no influence.

“It is an extremely crucial matter to request for the Munn Kingdom to mobilize their troops. I think you should return to Casabianca and discuss it over with the Light Parliament…”

They couldn’t decide on this matter, so the representative might as well kick the ball back to Casabianca and leave the headache to his superiors! However, Lilian’s next statement caused the temperature in the room to fall below negative.

“Why must I discuss it with the Light Parliament?”

“…”

Everyone widened their eyes in disbelief. Even though the fireplace was surging in flames and warm heat formed a layer of fog over the window pane, everyone felt as though they were standing barefoot on ice—a bone-piercing chill struck their soles and rushed all the way into their heads!

Oh lord, this can’t be…

“I think my idea is great.”

Lilian almost chuckled at the sight of their pale expressions. In the past, they disregarded her entirely and made her feel discontent. But as an obedient child and the Light Dragon, she could only tolerate without grumbling. But now, she was joyful over how she scared them with this little revenge of hers. In the past, she definitely wouldn’t dare to utter a word because the Light Parliament would reprimand her as no one stood up for her. She was like a little child who was often chided by the adults and no one consoled her for it. As time passed, she had learned to listen obediently and not retort. But now, she realized that she wasn’t alone anymore. She let go of all restrictions after knowing that someone was willing to support her.

Even the most obedient child would be rebellious at times.

“Didn’t the alliance do well this time? We defeated the Undead Army with Earl Rhode’s help, so why can’t we work with them again?”

“B-But, Your Majesty…”

The representative swallowed a gulp of saliva.

“This… This requires the Light Parliament’s… Besides, this is between the two countries…”

“I don’t think there are any problems, are there?”

Lilian stooped forward a little and felt that this was fun. However, in the eyes of the Light Parliament, the reason why she behaved this way was perhaps because she was looking to regain her authority. In fact, she only wanted to give them a hard time because she knew that they would definitely oppose. But now, she was no longer afraid. Why wouldn’t she behave more impudently since she had this chance?

“B-But…”

“I’ve already made up my mind.”

LIlian interrupted coldly. She tried hard to put up a solemn expression and smacked her tiny palm on the chair handle. The resounding impact shook everyone.

“That’s all for this meeting.”

No one opposed her and they immediately left the room to report this situation to the Light Parliament! However, this wasn’t because of their obedience. Instead, they were entirely frightened! No one had ever thought that this well-behaved girl in Casabianca showed this unyielding side of hers! They were at a loss for words and at their wits’ ends!

Through the magical communications, this piece of news was swiftly presented to the Light Parliament in Casabianca.

Members of the Light Parliament had the same reaction as those people—frightened!