The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 808: Volume 24 Beacon Smoke Linking Camps - 18 Another Plan

Chapter 808: Volume 24 Beacon Smoke Linking Camps Chapter 18 Another Plan

Renta came almost with an overwhelming sense of hatred and humiliation. That damned small aristocrat had actually defeated Philip, and the entire Homer was completely under Komer’s control. For Godeburg, this was nothing short of a nightmare. As a result, she had to come here again as a pitiful mediator—no, not a mediator, but a supplicant, bowing and scraping.

The embarrassing return of the Royal Court Magicians shook the whole of Godeburg. The Church of Light would pay for their rash actions. Those mages who typically boasted of their invincibility were helpless against a bunch of barbarians and half-beastmen, leading to the collapse of the entire Army of Homer. Coupled with the kingdom’s disastrous defeat in the North, whether the Church of Light could still shoulder their so-called mission as the guardians of humanity was now a big question. This doubt had not only taken root in the hearts of many in the Kingdom of Nicosia but also held a large market among the Northern League Countries.

"Freeman, how much longer until we reach Odessa?" The surface of the canal was exceptionally calm, the boat glided over it so smoothly it almost seemed to be at a standstill. The girl’s bewitching face was made even more enchanting by her bi-colored cloak of emerald and pale purple. Her eyes, which seemed constantly changing, appeared unfocused due to the reflection of the slightly murky river water.

"Your Highness, we still have eight hours to go," replied the old servant, standing at the bow, "Celie, please prepare a cup of coffee for Her Highness."

Renta sighed softly. She had no appetite, but she did not stop the old servant’s caring gesture. This trip to Homer would not be pleasant. Going to Homer in the position of an inferior, Renta did not want to see that arrogant expression of the other party, even though she had once treated the other with the same look.

"Freeman, why do you think this guy would rather stay in Odessa than go to Cyprus?" After seeing her maid had gone to the other side of the cabin to make coffee, Renta wrapped her cloak tighter around herself. The changes in the weather were as quick as the situation in the kingdom, bringing with them more than just the chill of the body.

"Uh, perhaps he feels that it’s not quite appropriate for him to stay in Cyprus now," Freeman still maintained a slightly bent posture and did not change it in response to his master’s question.

"Why?" The beautiful eyebrows moved slightly, Renta knew that this old servant who had served in her mother’s family for thirty years was as knowledgeable about the internal situation of the kingdom as anyone, and his loyalty to her was beyond question. That was why she had brought him along.

"Viscount Komer has a very bad reputation in Cyprus, or rather, a very poor one. His terrible relationship with Mr. Ramla Reese is well known. Mr. Reese has already severed ties with him, so much so that Viscount Komer’s surname can no longer bear Reese. This can be seen from why the Viscount Komer’s flag in the Caucasus has chosen the Bear Head Flag instead. This isn’t just for show; it’s a complete break," answered the old servant, seemingly well-versed in the domestic affairs of Homer’s nobility.

"Viscount Komer only defeated Philip in military terms and superficially controlled Homer, but the nobles of Homer are still ambiguous about their stance towards Viscount Komer. Although Cartin has given Viscount Komer a title, it doesn’t make his position legitimate. The help for Viscount Komer is very limited. Of course, the nobles and traders are very pragmatic, especially the traders, who will quickly change their attitudes. The nobles might hold out for a while, but no one can reverse the tide under the grand current of events."

"Damn Philip, what was he doing when he ruled Homer? Did he spend all his energy on women’s bellies? He couldn’t even defeat this rabble organized by inferior races; I really doubt how the Philip family could have ruled Homer for so many years. If I had known how hollow he was despite apparent strength, why didn’t my father forcefully promote the ’Utrecht Edict’ in Homer back then?" Renta’s face was full of regret.

"Your Highness, it isn’t as simple as you think. Viscount Komer’s victory over Philip is not solely due to Homer’s weakness. In fact, the combat power of the Homer Knight Order and the Storm Infantry Corps is still quite formidable. Together with the support from the Court Knights and the Church of Light, initially, no one was optimistic about the Caucasus, but the outcome has always been surprising," Freeman said expressionlessly as if he were only recounting a process that had nothing to do with him. "Aside from the martial power of the barbarians and half-beastmen, we can assume that the Caucasus has quite strong mage support. Only then can we explain why both the Royal Court Magicians and the Three Saints of the Church of Light met with defeat."

Renta’s mouth twitched slightly. Komer’s growing strength, whether it was a curse or a blessing for her own side, was still hard to say. What the outcome of this diplomatic mission would be depended on how the situation evolved and the attitude of that Viscount Komer.

"Freeman, in your opinion, can Komer secure his position in Homer?" Renta’s face showed an indescribable strange expression.

"Your Highness, without a doubt, Philip has been abandoned by everyone. He doesn’t have many true allies. Even the Galleians are showing weakness. Can he still expect the kingdom or other lords to back him up?" Freeman shook his head. "The invasion of the beastmen has completely disrupted the balance of power within the kingdom, and it has also instilled a sense of panic among the populace. People are now yearning for a strong government to ensure their survival and livelihood. Komer is exactly achieving this. Even those whom they regard as ferocious barbarians and half-beastmen are now prostrating themselves at Komer’s feet. It can be said that the current aversion and disgust of the Homer nobles and merchants toward Komer are only temporary. As soon as there is the slightest stir from the northern beastmen, the terrified people will remember who can stand against these demon-like beastmen. Even the surrounding Poznan and Silesia could be influenced in this regard."

Renta felt a bitter taste in her mouth. Was that guy really going to soar to great heights?

"Freeman, what you mean to say is that Komer will definitely replace Philip and secure his position as the Lord of Homer?"

"There is no question about it. Now that the central power of the kingdom is waning and the other great lords are preoccupied with their own trouble, the only threat to him might come from the Church of Light. Unfortunately, the Church of Light suffered a great defeat this time, which will inevitably shake its position in the kingdom and even across the entire North. Coupled with the Salvation Society being very active recently, it has also caused a lot of trouble for the Church of Light. This further constrains the power of the Church of Light. It can be said that there is no force that can shake Komer’s position right now. And after the current period of respite, it is likely that no one will be able to replace Komer’s position in Homer," Freeman’s analysis was very objective and rational. Although it was unpleasant to hear, truthful words are often disagreeable to the ear.

Renta fell silent, as Freeman’s words clearly indicated that the power, especially the military power that Komer now commanded, was very strong. There was simply no force within the kingdom that could shake him unless the entire kingdom united, which was obviously unrealistic under the threat of the beastmen. If Komer could just tide over this period and successfully establish himself in Homer, then no one would be able to challenge him. He could even influence the direction of the entire kingdom’s situation. Whether it was Galle, Silesia, or even Cartin and Godeburg, they might have to consider the attitude and opinion of this latecomer in many matters.

Seeing her master deep in thought, Freeman hesitated for a moment, seeming to want to say something. He opened his mouth, but then didn’t speak. The sensitive Renta immediately realized that the other party must have something difficult to say.

"Freeman, do you have something to say? Is there anything you can’t say to me?" Renta tried to maintain a pleasant expression. Although this old servant had been by her side all along, she didn’t know much about him, but her mother had once told her that Freeman could often provide her with many valuable suggestions.

"Your Highness, you’re nineteen years old this year, aren’t you?"

"Yes, I’ve turned nineteen. What about it, Freeman?" Renta was somewhat puzzled.

"What I mean is Your Highness has come of age, and perhaps you should consider the matter of a lifelong commitment." Freeman finally got to the point. Marriage for nobility, especially for the royal family, was generally a matter of political alliance or transaction, and every aristocratic child was well aware of this.

"You mean..." A shock went through Renta’s heart.

"That’s right, Your Highness understands my point. I think now is an opportunity. Your Highness, it seems very unlikely for the Romanov family to regain its former glory now. Neither Hoffman nor Katya have what it takes to revitalise the Romanov family. To be honest, it’s hard for anyone to do that right now. This isn’t a matter of personal capability, but rather it’s compelled by the trends of the times and the situation. So, Your Highness, you shouldn’t tie your fate to the Romanov family now, nor do you need to act as an adjunct to someone else. I feel that you should have your own path to walk."

Freeman’s words were filled with a temptation that made Renta’s heart flutter. Such frank words would undoubtedly cause a storm if they reached the ears of Hoffman’s people, and her maid was undoubtedly one of Hoffman’s spies by her side. Perhaps having Celie go make coffee was a deliberate act. Could this man have some backing behind him? To be able to speak such words clearly was not a spur of the moment sentiment. (To be continued. If you wish to know what happens next, please visit WWW.QIDIAN.COM. More Chapters are available, support the author, support authorized reading!)