Global Lord: My Undead Can Undergo Fission
Chapter 385: The Fool Who Bets on Both Sides

Chapter 385: Chapter 385: The Fool Who Bets on Both Sides

"Karloca, the nominal leader of the rebel forces, sent this alliance agreement. Take a look,"

Fang Jie handed the agreement to Shadow Moon, although Shadow Moon held it in disdain. He saw them as nothing more than a bunch of clowns who truly thought themselves significant.

"These matters are best handled by you, Master. They’re just a bunch of brainless idiots."

Fang Jie nodded, "Indeed they’re brainless, but not entirely useless. Besides, you are the King of the Dark Night Elf Kingdom, so it’s necessary for you to issue this agreement."

Shadow Moon became a bit more serious, "Do we need to form an alliance with them?"

"No, there’s no need for an alliance, after all, the gap in strength between you is too great. You should provide them support instead of forming an alliance. Let me teach you how to draft it."

Fang Jie had learned quite a bit during this time.

Although these phrases were useless, Fang Jie had picked up a few things.

It was all just back and forth negotiations; that was all there was to it. When the time came, they would send someone to negotiate face to face, and then agree based on the pre-determined bottom line by both parties.

"So what exactly do we need to do?"

"We don’t need to do anything, just talk nonsense with them. Once the agreement is completed, provide them support like Magic Beasts and Tree Spirits, and that would suffice." Fang Jie had no intention of sending regular Dark Night Elf troops.

These troops were different from regular creatures until they reached elite status and could easily be recognized.

Although some people might know about the relationship between the Dark Night Elf and themselves, if one was to act, at least make the surface look good. Leaving too many loopholes would transform oneself.

Many people, perhaps for their own status and benefits, knowing full well that Fang Jie was putting on a show, would likely continue to play along. Not because they were idiots, but because they had other motives.

Shadow Moon nodded slightly, "I understand." Then, with Fang Jie’s help, he began to write.

Meanwhile, the former King of the New Moon Kingdom and current head of the Royal Family, Hillciss, also became aware of these events.

"Your Majesty, many of our royal family members have rebelled. However, according to them, they have received support from overseas and the Dark Night Elf Kingdom, and they hope to restore the kingdom."

Hillciss spoke indifferently, "I am no longer a king; don’t call me ’Your Majesty.’ I am now just Anya’s father." Indeed, he had gambled everything on Anya.

With the character of the person behind them, as long as Anya performed well, he might later regain a territory.

Although there would be pressure from above, perhaps his situation could improve, and his territory could expand.

As for those who had rebelled, frankly, Hillciss only felt disdain.

"They’re all idiots. Can’t they see the relationship between the Dark Night Elf Kingdom and that person, and overseas, without the support of the kingdom, what can they achieve?"

He used to think that Luca was a capable man, but now it seemed he was just as he was.

Once a significant matter arose, he became utterly helpless.

"Your Majesty, no, sir, I mean, should we do something?"

"Has someone asked you for anything?" Hillciss looked at his loyal servant.

"It’s the nobles. Their families also have members who have joined the southern rebels. According to them, they have already blocked the advance of the large army."

"Blocked the large army? Without Gold-level combat power, I haven’t even seen where the large army is, and they claim to have stopped them. Without Legendary, do they really think they are so powerful?"

"But, but this is still Qin Lan’s territory, not that person’s."

Hillciss said calmly, "Yes, it’s just Qin Lan’s territory, but so what. Those people aren’t fools; they’re just betting on both sides, thinking they’re being clever."

To Hillciss, once a choice was made, it was best to stick to it to the end.

Besides, Fang Jie was powerful, and any discerning person knew what was going on with those in the south. Although some people might not see it, could those in high noble positions really not understand?

Yet, they clung to the hope that perhaps there was another way.

Perhaps it was intentional that they sent those from their families who had rebelled; it wasn’t like they claimed ignorance. Besides, did they think Fang Jie couldn’t see through them?

Previously, relying on his dealings, they had sent their women to Fang Jie’s side.

They just had to wait, and there would eventually be a day to turn things around, but they stubbornly refused.

Watch, one day they will regret it, but he would not be like them.

Once the highest-ranking king, he had let go completely, a resolve not common among ordinary people.

"Don’t worry about them. Moreover, those rebels from the royal family, we have absolutely nothing to do with them, and Fang Jie must be made aware. Let it be publicly known that those rebels are now our enemies from now on."

Yes, it wasn’t just as simple as exiling them from the family; they were now existing as enemies.

A trace of melancholy flashed through Hillciss’s heart; wasn’t he also betting on both ends?

Although he didn’t have high hopes for those people, what if they could carve out a path? Outwardly hostile, dividing the family into two parts, regardless of which side reached the end, it would still likely survive.

His subordinate nodded slightly, "I understand; I’ll handle it. What about the other nobles?"

"They’re no longer nobles yet still keep the airs of nobles; forget it, tell them we won’t involve ourselves in this matter."

If it were before, his words would still have sway, and he could lead the nobles. But now, he had no deterrent power. Without his strength, without his position, nor the family legend,

even the family’s secret techniques had been surrendered; he was practically useless.

If it weren’t for Fang Jie holding them back, those nobles, if they had the power, might turn against him.

This was a matter where merely showing a stance was sufficient; the only one he could rely on now was Anya. He just didn’t know how Anya was doing recently or if she had gained favor from that person.

As Hillciss’s decision spread, the minds of those Old Nobles started to stir.

Some began to have second thoughts, while others believed the Royal Family had lost its vitality, not worth their loyalty anymore.