Chapter 180: The Clans
"Come down from your high horse of morality, Robert. Even you must understand that the king is the most important part of a kingdom.
We may lie to ourselves that the people are the kingdom, but we all know that the Vermillion family is what really keeps the whole kingdom together.
It’s not a matter of care, it’s a matter of efficiency," Peter said. He leaned back into his chair as he spoke.
"Tsk," Robert clicked his tongue. He wanted to refute what Peter said so badly, but in reality, it was the truth.
"You all should calm down," William finally spoke. He looked up, one eye showing from underneath the hair on his face. "I believe the king has made a plan already, or am I wrong, Your Highness?" he asked.
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"Sharp as always, William," the king replied. He smiled softly and spoke. "The situation may seem out of control, but it isn’t.
Firstly, I have already prepared to send out our men to battle the demonized in the small towns and villages. If we allow Sapphire to believe that they are stronger than us, they will take advantage of that, and it will get to their heads.
We can’t show weakness, and so we must crush every last one of their demonized. I spoke to the Council of Mages and the Senate about the plan this morning.
Their response was good. The Council of Mages has agreed to help by sending their best mages—mages in the fourth and fifth circle—to destroy the gates."
"Only fourth and fifth? Why is the Mage Council being so stingy with their men? They have mages that reach the seventh and sixth circle, and yet this is what they send when the king asks for their help?" Robert raged, balling his fist.