The witch thought I am a Demon God
Chapter 991 - 508: The Arrival of the Full Form of the Black Death

Chapter 991: Chapter 508: The Arrival of the Full Form of the Black Death

Since the tripartite meeting ended with the three kings failing to negotiate, the peace objectives they’d previously set were all abandoned. Furthermore, due to the machinations of the Emperor of Franck, a shadow had been cast in the hearts of many from the United Kingdom present: was it Knight Gao Wen who really killed Baron Blossey?

Was Ivita the person behind issuing orders to Knight Gao Wen?

Such issues were like a bucket of ink spilled on someone, no matter how innocent they may appear, they will still look like a conspirator.

And when Ivita returned to the Royal Capital, he immediately convened a meeting in the Hall of discussion, summoning not only the majority of the great noble families of Alsace, including the Yeman family, but also the servants loyal to the Alsace royal family, as well as the Hearthstone Witch and a group of old ministers loyal to himself.

Everyone began to discuss the current situation.

Presently, the Emperor had temporarily returned to the Empire to suppress the farce within the Imperial Parliament, and the thirty-thousand army that Franck had sent into the western kingdoms was at a loss for the time being. However, according to recent news, the Kingdom of France had sent another twenty thousand troops into Alsace territory.

The majority of these troops were professionals, and Franck had also sent a regiment of Firearms Regulation Knights to the battlefield to suppress the undead scourge.

A noble from the Yeman family couldn’t help but lament in the Hall of discussion, "Your Highness, compared to us, the resources of the Kingdom of Franck seem inexhaustible."

"That regiment of the Three Musketeers is too powerful. It’s said to rank in the top five among the Law Knight Regiments within Franck, capable of reversing the tide of battle as soon as they appear."

"We have no troops that can contend with them unless we deploy our Flying Dragon Knight Regiment."

As soon as these words were spoken, before Ivita could respond, the head of the Duke Seck family of Alsace said, "No. The Flying Dragon Knight Regiment is our mightiest force; we cannot let it leave the Royal Capital lightly."

"If there is no army to protect the Royal Capital, can you bear such a great responsibility?"

The noble from the Yeman family felt displeased but also saw the reason in what had been said, "Then what do you suggest we do? We can’t just watch those accursed Franckish people invade our country."

Ivita furrowed his brows. "There’s no need to be confused by our own ranks. Rather than panic, let’s trust momentarily that an opportunity will emerge that’s favorable to us."

The nobles of Alsace present fell silent, halting their quarrel. Ivita’s authority in Alsace was sufficient to temporarily contain such debates.

The Hearthstone Witch said, "According to my investigations these past few days, I believe that the standing army of Franck is around one hundred and fifty thousand strong."

"Now they have only mobilized fifty thousand troops; as far as we’re concerned, this isn’t much of an issue and is still within the range that Alsace’s normal national strength can sustain. However, if the enemy deploys a hundred thousand troops, the Kingdom of Alsace will be in danger."

The nobles of Alsace all began to panic.

Suddenly, Saint Vestia, who had hurried back from the battlefield, spoke up, "There’s no need to be so pessimistic. Without full confidence, the Kingdom of Franck would not commit its entire national strength to battle us. I understand that country very well; despite their strength far exceeding ours, there is no need for us to worry too much. The Kingdom of Franck has ten witchcraft holy lands, and our Vesta Holy Land originally ranked fourth. The top three witchcraft holy lands are also a threat."

"The Three Musketeers is their fifth-ranked knight regiment."

"Your Majesty, I believe we should settle the war quickly. Before the Kingdom of Franck gradually increases its troops, we must win the war swiftly and prevent Franck from gradually advancing their forces to our side."

Ivita said, "Good idea. That is a viable option."

The Hearthstone Witch suddenly let out a sharp laugh. "There is an even better option. Your Majesty, compared to Emperor Aoyue III and King Louis XI of Franck, you possess an absolute advantage that they definitely do not have, and you certainly do."

Ivita raised an eyebrow. "What?"

The Hearthstone Witch gleefully said, "You are unmarried. That’s your advantage. Now, to draw a powerful alliance, the best way would be for you to find a princess from a dominant country; by marrying her, you will have very powerful external support."

Ivita felt a headache coming on, staring blankly at the Hearthstone Witch for a long while.

But the nobles of Alsace have been inspired as if a light went on in their heads; their eyes lit up one after another. They were not adept at war, but finding a spouse for the Great Monarch was something they were skilled at.

Within the Magic Black Forest, royal blood weds royal blood, nobility weds nobility.

Only someone with royal blood could be wed to a monarch.

A noble from the Yeman family quickly came up with several eligible candidates in his mind. "Your Majesty, the old king of the United Kingdom has a daughter who remains unwed."

"The Pearl Tooth Kingdom’s twin princess monarchs are still unmarried."

"These are all political resources you can rally to your cause."

Ivita wordlessly watched the group of nobles keen on finding him a spouse and the Hearthstone Witch. He glared at the Hearthstone Witch, then said, "Although... that counts as a suggestion."

"But it’s a bit naive."

"Under these circumstances, those countries will only manipulate us, delaying time, prompting us to make promises, and delaying any actual support."

"Let’s not talk about this for now..."

Suddenly, a Magic Pigeon flew into the Hall of discussion, landing on Ivita’s hand, and left a letter. As Ivita opened it, his face dramatically changed, and he looked at the nobles and the Hearthstone Witch in the Hall with a strange expression.