Chapter 401: Planning Another Trick
The others turned their heads toward Wilmar and remained silent as they awaited his decision.
"I have decided to hold our operation on the eastern side and withdraw any troops stationed there. We will temporarily abandon the eastern region of the empire and consolidate our forces from the rest of the empire after they successfully subdue the remaining rebels. It is better for us to focus on suppressing the rebels first; only then can we consider a solution, even if it means confronting that man," he said, a flash in his eyes.
After thinking it over, he might have a chance to face that man if they gathered their troops and devised a proper strategy. He wouldn’t have to sacrifice many soldiers if they could set a trap to lure that man in.
The first step he needed to take was to eliminate the rebellion on the other side of the empire, as long as it didn’t encroach on that man’s territory.
The only thing that still worried him was how much that man would involve himself in the civil war. What if he was truly supporting the rebels? What if he didn’t allow him to eliminate them? He could simply cross to the other side of the empire and slaughter his army—that would be disastrous!
However, he did not have many choices. In the end, he was still reluctant to hand Cardinal Carsius over to that man. If Cardinal Carsius revealed his connection to the devils, he would be as good as dead, given that swordsman’s reputation for killing devils and anything related to them.
For him, this was the best choice for now, even if it was a gamble. His only hope was to swiftly eliminate the rebels on the other side of the empire and then shift his focus back to that man. In his mind, this plan had a much higher chance of ensuring his survival.
Hearing their emperor’s decision, most of them wore nervous expressions. It was merely postponing the inevitable confrontation, and they still hadn’t found a direct solution. However, they also agreed that eliminating the rebels as quickly as possible would be a significant advantage before they had to face that man.
"Your Majesty, may I suggest something?" a voice suddenly rang out. Everyone immediately recognized it as the voice of Grand Duke Donovan.