Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God
Chapter 839 - 546: Pruning Branches and Leaves_2

Chapter 839: Chapter 546: Pruning Branches and Leaves_2

"Their existence entirely depends on the attitude of the Ruler Efanso, once the sky here changes, they will bear the brunt," Veranika said with a smile, "Therefore, General Kopofiel’s plan to trim the external branches first is absolutely correct, only by doing so can we ensure the maximization of our interests."

Not just her, but others too felt no surprise at the current situation of the two cities.

Since their target was clear, Gaven didn’t give the others much chance to speak and directly ordered the movement of troops, "As the two cities are too close and too similar in nature, they are likely to have interactions. If we make a move on one, it may alarm the other, so, we must divide our forces into two.

Pross’s situation is relatively simple, just to completely eliminate both the Purple Mask and Tidal Blossom Thief Guilds. We have largely investigated all of their key leaders, all we need to do is to arrest them accordingly.

This task is better suited for your Avengers than us, so I’d like to request your assistance. I will have Commander Kellysha lead her battalions along with three hundred Hobgoblin Wolf Cavalry to support you."

"It is our inescapable duty, we cannot let Lord Baron and your men do all the work," Yeshandalah nodded without hesitation.

"After you have eradicated the two Thief Guilds, immediately bring back the tongues of those captured and raid all their warehouses. Then divide the content inside into two parts, half as our spoils and the other half to be distributed to the citizens of Pross," commanded Gaven, with no question about the first part of the order.

Seizing their goods as contraband was the original plan, only to then realize that these two cities had certain strategic uses, hence they amalgamated the plans.

The latter part of the command, however, was somewhat puzzling, why should they share the hard-won spoils with ordinary citizens?

Yeshandalah, not one for veiled remarks, asked directly, "Why do this? These two guilds have been operating there for many years, and many ordinary citizens have entangled interests with them. Their sins are not necessarily less than those of regular guild members, and not holding them accountable is already the greatest mercy."

Birds of a feather flock together, and Fan Ruina, with her nature of abhorring evil, didn’t outdo Yeshandalah.

Gaven patiently explained, "It’s precisely because of this, that we need to do so. Uprooting such entrenched local forces is very difficult, often like pulling up radishes with mud attached. Digging too deeply could likely push many to our opposing side. As for past culpability, we only pursue the main culprits, regular guild members, as long as they’re willing to turn from darkness to light and are not pursued for their crimes by victims. We can therefore forgive past offenses, but from this point on, any further misdeeds will be met with doubled punishment."

"If that’s the case, it would be enough not to hold them responsible, why give them a share of the confiscated goods?"

"The portion of goods distributed is mainly to win over the ordinary citizens with clean records. Once they accept what we distribute, many fear that should the Evil Forces return, they will seek retribution. They will undoubtedly stand unconditionally with us, and will actively report the crimes of the Evil Forces in the future, and might even volunteer information on hidden guild members."

Gaven imparted his governing expertise to Yeshandalah, "The war with these local Evil Forces has just begun. Cutting off their existing organizational structure is only scratching the surface. To achieve ultimate victory, we have to completely eradicate the soil where they thrive, starting from the hearts of the people."

Yeshandalah bowed in thanks, "I see, I’ve learned a lot. There’s still much I can learn from you, Lord Baron. I understand what I must do. Merely eliminating these evil groups is not the goal, we must also bring these two towns into our rule."

Through the days of joint action, Yeshandalah had come to recognize the greatest gap between herself and Gaven, namely, their perspective on the bigger picture.

While her gaze was fixed on conquering Efanso one territory at a time, his was set on the entire Giant Dragon Bay region.

While she was still concerned with striking at criminal evil, he was already considering how to take over and occupy their territory, eliminating any possibility of their resurgence.

As for whether he, like the outside world rumored, would once conquer Efanso and then lead the Conqueror Army to root themselves there permanently.

At the start, Yeshandalah might’ve had some concerns in this regard, but as they came into closer contact, she realized there was absolutely no need.

For the person in question, Giant Dragon Bay was merely a small bay, nowhere near vast enough for his reach, merely a passing phase, yet capable of causing a revolutionary impact on the situation here.

After Gaven had finished arranging the situation on the Pross side, he turned to deploy troops for Ilip, "The emphasis for Ilip is not on land but at sea. Our primary target are those three three-masted ships; if we can seize them, that’s best. If not, then sink them.

Therefore, we also need to divide our forces here, Thomas, you lead half of the Hobgoblin Giant Battalions and the remaining Goblin Wolf Cavalry to surround Ilip but not attack, executing any who dare attempt to break out on the spot.

The other half of the Hobgoblin Giant Battalions I will personally command, General Kopofiel, you take your sailors and coordinate with us to seize the ships."