Chapter 466: Tricks
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"What we know right now is that Alice was the one in charge of the League of rcenaries," Scarlet said, leaning back in her chair. "I do not know why they trust her so much, but I am sure that you know she is too ambitious to be in charge of just a few thousand rcenaries. With three top level powers, the League of rcenaries will band together much quicker than we expected. What do you think, Your Royal Highness?"
Prince Jerrick sat next to Scarlet, staring off into space. He didn’t say anything because he did not know what to say. If he disagreed, than he would put Scarlet in a difficult situation. He did not want to do that because she was so loyal to him. If he agreed, it would weigh on his conscious. He was the one who suggested marrying Alice to ensure an alliance with Tiger of Tawau rcenary group. He couldn’t allow Scarlet to kill her.
"Anfey is too powerful right now," Scarlet said. "He fought with Desvidia and did not lose... we cannot do anything to him. Both Suzanna and Anthony are master swordsn, which makes them unsuitable targets. Suzanna may be Anfey’s wife, but her death wouldn’t do anything to the League of rcenaries. Anthony already handed Glory rcenary group off to his son, so there is no use killing him, either. If we kill both Anthony and David... then we risk Anfey reaping the benefits, and we cannot let that happen," Scarlet murmured.
"We cannot take on a top level power, my lady," one of the n said quietly.
"I know," Scarlet said. She turned to Prince Jerrick and said, "Which ans the best target is Alice."
Jerrick’s hands shook. He knew that Scarlet said all that for him, in order to prove that Scarlet wasn’t going to kill Alice because of their personal conflict. Killing Alice was the best option for them at the mont. He also knew that Scarlet had already made her decision before the eting began.
"The League of rcenaries is still young, which ans it still has a lot of flaws. That traitor Kumaraghosha is Anfey’s head of guards, but Alice doesn’t have a single guard. It is very easy to take her out."
Jerrick pursed his lips.
"Alice is what’s keeping that league together," Scarlet said. "As soon as she’s dead, the city will fall into chaos. Anfey wasn’t experienced enough to run a city, which ans he would be tied to White Mountain City for a while. If he’s there, Suzanna will be there. Anthony, of course, will never leave White Mountain City. That will make our lives so much easier."
"Can’t... can’t we..." Jerrick took a deep breath and said, "can’t we defeat them on the battlefield? I don’t like the idea of assassinations."
"You don’t like it?" Scarlet repeated mockingly. "Really. Believe it or not, they are probably looking for ways to assassinate us at this mont."
"Scarlet!" Jerrick said with wide eyes.
"Don’t worry, Your Highness," Scarlet said. "They can’t touch . Alice is a buffer between Anfey and Christian. A nation cannot have two kings. With Alice gone, Anfey and Christian must face all the difficulties that may arise when two parties vie for a certain position." Scarlet stood up and began pacing around the room.
"What does that an?"
"That ans that they have to divide the power between the two of them," Scarlet said.
"Which would result in more conflicts," Jerrick said. "One of them will get less power and beco upset. They’ll hate each other."
"Probably not," Scarlet said, shaking her head. "They are good friends. I don’t think they will ever hate each other. But one thing is inevitable. If they split power, the rcenaries will take sides as well. That will divide the League into two parties. Anfey’s party would be filled with powerful rcenaries. But the upper class will never know the struggles of the lower class, and vice versa. If the two sides fight, that will surely put a rift in their relationship. A rift is easy to create and hard to nd."
"Christian doesn’t have his own n, does he?" Jerrick asked.
"He doesn’t because it’s unnecessary," Scarlet said. "The League is working now because Anfey and Christian are working together. The rcenaries don’t have to declare allegiance to one of them because there is no need for that." Scarlet paused and smiled at Jerrick. "If there is a rift in their relationship, if the rcenaries realize the two are not as friendly as before...then they will start choosing sides and Christian will have his own rcenaries."
"Maybe not," Manstuly said. "I’ve seen them. They are as close as brothers. Even if the rcenaries are divided, I am certain Anfey and Christian would find ways to nd their relationship."
"Friendship can change, my lord," Scarlet said. "For example, you and Bruzuryano."
Manstuly frowned. Bruzuryano was once a very good friend of his, and the druids always say as long as he and Bruzuryano are alive, the druids will be powerful again. As ti went on, though, Bruzuryano thought Manstuly was too violent, and he thought Bruzuryano was too indecisive. Their friendship did not end well.
Scarlet knew what she had to do to benefit herself and her empire, but she did not know what kind of people Christian and Anfey were. It seed like Christian was kind and honest. He did not care about power. Even as Anfey tried to push him into positions of power, Christian was reluctant.
Anfey seed to be good at analyzing a situation. He knew Christian and trusted him. He had been rejecting friendships, but the friendships he developed were more precious to him than anything.
Anfey may be an evil man, but he still had goodness in him. He still had kindness in his heart. Christian was kind, but he had his plans. He was not afraid of intrigue. Christian was ready to do whatever it took to get what he wanted.
"Do you know what you need to do?" Scarlet turned and asked the n in the shadow.
"When you get to White Mountain City, you should try and contact Nishieva," Scarlet said. "She will cooperate."
"But," one of the n said hurriedly. "She’s been saying so...inappropriate things. She already has Anfey and Anthony’s attention. If we try to contact her, we risk exposing ourselves."
"Nishieva is Anthony’s wife and his son’s mother," Scarlet said. "She is in a relatively safe position. She is not a fool. As long as you are careful, you will be fine."
"Yes, general," the n in the shadow said.
"Alright," Scarlet said with a wave of her hand. "You may leave now."
Manstuly smiled at Scarlet. He admired her tenacity and her brilliance. If Alice died, Anfey would investigate. What would he do when he found out Nishieva was involved? Anfey wasn’t the type to let the murder of his close advisor go, but if he did do sothing to Nishieva, it would damage his relationship with Anthony and David.
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