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Chapter 582 - 582 135 The Plan to Assassinate the Monarch_2

582: Chapter 135, The Plan to Assassinate the Monarch_2 582: Chapter 135, The Plan to Assassinate the Monarch_2 Looking at the clear crystal lake and the shimmering schools of fish, Earl Hudson couldn’t help but feel something was off.

Under normal circumstances, fish should not inhabit a volcanic lake, and the local environment should not be this pleasant.

However, this is a different world, and the laws governing it are drastically different from those of his old world.

His theoretical knowledge from before the crossing doesn’t necessarily apply here.

…

On the vast plains, a human army suddenly detaches from the main body of troops and heads towards a coastal region.

Looking at the map and leading his men while probing their way, Duke Pias felt his nerves were constantly on edge.

As the vanguard of the army, the military tasks and risks he undertook were the highest in the entire army.

Although the message passed on by the Flying Dragon Cavalry assured him that the Orcs had not deployed heavy troops along the coastal region and only a few medium and small tribes were stationed, he remained apprehensive.

It was the Clergy that relayed the information.

Had it been the Kingdom’s Air Force not severely damaged and the information relayed by his men, he would not have been so anxious.

“Duke, Bishop Simon of the Clergy has come to visit.”

The guard’s words left Duke Pias slightly stunned.

Upon regaining his senses, he hurriedly ordered, “Quickly usher him in.”

The relationship between the Kingdom of Alpha and the Clergy had always been rocky, but now was a time of joint warfare.

In theory, the two sides should put aside past grievances and work together.

If it were a different time, Duke Pias would have been hesitant about such a high profile visit from the Clergy.

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“Your Grace, Duke, have you considered it?

The situation of the Rocknard Family is not good now.

Caesar III has long since desired to get rid of you but can’t find a suitable opportunity.

If he didn’t have designs on you, he wouldn’t have appointed your bitter enemy, Earl Hudson, as the Grand Army Commander.

As to how difficult he is to deal with, you’ve already experienced it.

Being assigned as the vanguard is just the beginning, there are many more daunting tasks waiting for you.

Earl Hudson excels in using slow tactics as if boiling a frog in warm water.

If the delay goes on, the losses of the Rocknard family will be great!”

Bishop Simon tried to stir the pot.

It was inevitable that Caesar III held grievances against the nobles of the North, but to depict him as eager to be rid of them was quite far-fetched.

Even if he wanted to move against them, now was certainly not the time.

Against a background of significant losses to the Kingdom of Alpha’s military power, no faction within the Kingdom dared create internal strife at this moment.

If they risked everything they had and attracted foreign enemies’ attention, everything would be over.

For example: the Clergy, who had been coveting the Kingdom of Alpha for a while, were always looking for an opportunity to interfere in the kingdom’s internal affairs.

“Your Grace, Bishop, you make things sound far too severe.

His Majesty is wise and brave, he would never create strife and please the enemy at this time.

As for Earl Hudson, do you think I fear him?

Even if he is the Chief Commander of the Allied Forces, there are so many nobles watching him!

Moreover, even if I agree to cooperate with you, it would not have any effect.

On their own, the Rocknard family does not have the power to control the situation in the kingdom!”

Duke Pias responded somewhat nervously.

As a member of the major nobles, he was a “steadfast” monarchist and held no good impressions towards the Clergy.

However, the Clergy offered promising benefits, which wobbled his will.

If the Clergy’s plan is carried out, the Rocknard family would become the most powerful family in the kingdom.

Besides not being able to directly ascend the throne, the power in his hands won’t be much less than that of the King’s.

The only issue was that the success rate of the plan was not high.

Even if the early stages of the plan were successful, it would be difficult for the Rocknard family, with their current strength, to control the Kingdom.

Whether other clans would object is unknown, but the newly risen Koslow Family would surely challenge them.

In terms of overall strength, the Rocknard Family was several times, or even dozens of times, more powerful than the Koslow Family.

However, the contest, between major clans, depended not only on overall strength.

During extreme situations, what matters more is military strength.

Within a short period, it remained uncertain whether the military power of the two families was more potent.

Not to mention, over the years, the Rocknard family has made many enemies, not just limited to the Koslow Family.

If they wanted to seize control of the Kingdom, desperate enemies might risk a whole lot, join forces and deliver a severe blow.

After all, the thing about rules is that they’re only rules as long as everyone abides by them.

If they are broken, it’s unreasonable to expect everyone else to adhere to them.

“Your Grace, Duke, you needn’t worry.

If your family isn’t strong enough, then gather more allies!

The five prestigious families of the Northland have lived in harmony for many years.

I’m sure, Your Grace, you’d be able to persuade them to aid you.

With the power of your five families combined, you could basically suppress the host of nobles from the South.

If you’re still lacking in power, you could ally with several more families.

As long as you’re steady enough and don’t infringe upon the core interests of the Southern nobility during your initial period of power, an internal war will not break out.

Your Grace, please consider it.

At present, this is your best opportunity.

Once the Southern nobles regain their strength, the situation will be much different.

In terms of recovery speed, they are much quicker than you.

If you let them recover first, it will be your end.

Some things, once done, cannot be undone,”

Bishop Simon warned with a cheerful facade.