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Chapter 566 - 566 566 The Royal Family's Strategy

566: Chapter 566: The Royal Family’s Strategy 566: Chapter 566: The Royal Family’s Strategy “What, a Great Mage, how is this possible?” The King’s eyes widened upon seeing the intelligence report brought by Zhao Guang, as the Empire currently had very few Great Mages to speak of.

As to why the Empire wasn’t afraid of Legendary Mages, it wasn’t because the Empire itself had Legendary Mages.

Rather, it was because they could communicate with large Magic Organizations and, by paying a certain price, get those people to take action.

Even some Legendary Mages might originally have some ties to the Empire.

It was just that they did not hold any official positions within the Empire; but once a powerful Empire exerted its strength, it certainly wouldn’t fear two Legendary Mages.

For the Empire, however, the presence of a Great Mage was definitely an aspect of combat power that could not be overlooked.

This was an existence that could change the tide of a battlefield with their own strength alone; with such a Great Mage present, the border’s stability could essentially be guaranteed.

Of course, the North might be a bit different.

After all, that’s where the stronghold of the Undead Mages was, and their own power far exceeded the threats of other powers in the vicinity.

“The announcement has already been officially made, so this matter should not be false,” Balola, sitting on the lower hand, read the report.

“So, what do you think should be done?” the King asked Balola.

After thinking for a bit, Balola opened his mouth to speak, “Lord Zhao Guang’s rate of advancement is too rapid, and the power behind him is not simple, so we must win him over.

The initial approach we took was correct, but not sufficient.”

After further thought, Balola continued, “Of course, the best way would be through a marriage alliance, but that’s something we can’t do right now.”

Thinking of his own bear-like figure, and then the pig-like build of his younger brother.

If there really were to be a marriage alliance, that wouldn’t be winning over, but quite possibly making an enemy.

It’s true that the third sister has normal looks, but she’s much too young; it’s not like we can ask the other party to wait ten years.

For nobles, succession is a very important matter.

“You’re right, so what are your thoughts?”

The King also nodded, because he knew that the Empire now was not in a position to make that choice.

In fact, even if there really was a suitable daughter, it’s likely she would be directly engaged to one of the Dukes.

After all, the two Dukes are important chips to ensure the stability of the Royal Family’s power, and they always have been.

Zhao Jueqi’s rise was indeed rapid, but the time was ultimately still too short.

“Since we cannot use the best method, let’s use other methods.

For instance, elevating his noble rank.

It wouldn’t be strange for a Great Mage to be promoted to Marquis with some pretext.”

“You’re right,” the King voiced his agreement.

“Pretexts are easy to find, but I’m afraid that wouldn’t mean much.

With the range and population of Xuanwu Territory, even without a title, he’d be worthy of the rank of Marquis.”

The old King was very thankful; he would never think that the mere title of Marquis was all that amazing.

He knew that at any time, only the power of one’s subordinates and one’s personal power were the fundamental elements.

With all this in hand, obtaining a title was never a difficult matter.

Even if Zhao Guang stopped progressing from this point on, in at most ten years he would still be able to achieve the rank of Marquis.

Suddenly, the old King said, “Then, what about the others?

Duke Awgus’s younger daughter, she seems quite good.”

Balola hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, “It’s best not to.

Duke Awgus has always been on our side, but his strength is a bit too strong.

Once a marriage alliance is successful, their power will become even greater.”

This was an issue that the Royal Family could not ignore, even if Duke Awgus was a firmly loyalist supporter.

But they dared not completely trust anyone, as once a subordinate’s power became too great, surpassing the Royal Family by too much, the situation could change; who knew whether they would suddenly take an interest in their position.

In this world, such things had happened before, inevitably making them vigilant.

On the contrary, such matters must be suppressed.

“How about we propose the idea to Duke Horace?

His family has suitable candidates as well.”

Duke Horace, eh?

The King thought about it and showed a smile, “That’s not bad, then we’ll just notify both families at the same time.

That way it’s better, fair and just.”

Both Dukes were, by all accounts, staunchly loyalist supporters.

But the power of the two Dukes was not equal; Duke Awgus was somewhat stronger.

However, Duke Awgus was located in the South and a major force against the Klein Empire, but his domain was in the interior.

Duke Horace was in the East, mainly guarding against maritime forces.

In terms of personal power, Duke Horace was somewhat weaker, and his domain was much farther away from Xuanwu Territory.

Even if the two were to marry, they could not possibly unite, as it would virtually span the entire Empire.

On the contrary, should they marry, it would form a check against Duke Awgus.

Both Dukes were loyalist supporters, but the relations between the two families were not very good, which was a balance in itself.

Now, what they needed to show was a public commitment to fairness.

At the very least, neither party could complain.

As for how they would act in secret, that would be their own concern.

Balola nodded, “You’re right, sir.

Regarding the matter of Earl Zhao Guang becoming a Great Mage, my suggestion is to announce it directly, so that people of all the major territories are aware.”

“Proceed as you see fit; I also want to see their reaction,” the King concurred.

The Imperial Nobles had been stagnant for too long, each one lacking ambition.

Now, letting a man of commoner merchant origins rise this far, with his own power also improving to such an extent, would surely be a stimulus to them.

“By the way, what kind of Magic User is Earl Zhao Guang?

According to the reports, he uses the Fire Element quite a lot, but he seems to be more of a Spiritual System user.”

“Impossible.

A Spiritual System user’s rate of advancement could not be that fast; not even with special methods.

I have inquired, and Earl Zhao Guang should be of the Arcane System, as only the Arcane System could master so many Elemental Powers at the same time.”

The control mechanism of the Arcane System is different from that of the Spiritual System, merely using Arcane power to manipulate the surrounding Elemental Powers.

Only being able to manipulate Elemental Powers, the speed of it was completely incomparable to the Spiritual System.

Of course, Arcane power itself also possesses its own Spells, and their power is definitely not weak.

Upon hearing this, the King nodded; he also had a deep understanding of mages.

As for the conclusion that Zhao Guang was of the Spiritual System, the King did not believe it himself.

What was the Spiritual System?

Its advancement was terribly slow.

A rational person would never choose such a system, and Zhao Guang was no fool.