Chapter 149: Aftermath of War
The war concluded more smoothly than expected. Without a functioning command system, the Kingdom of Merrican had virtually lost all ability to resist.
Strangely enough, whenever the Kerrigan army occupied a territory, the “incidents” would cease. Toward the end, Merrican cities practically left their gates wide open, welcoming the Kerrigan forces with celebratory processions.
The Kerrigan Kingdom’s army advanced with little resistance, quickly conquering most of Merrican territory. Only some remote regions remained unattended due to the rapid pace of their progress and a lack of personnel to secure them.
Both nations’ sharpest minds speculated about the peculiar turn of events but dared not delve too deeply. All manner of opportunists, schemers, and rebels retreated into the shadows, too terrified to act. Sarah Kerrigan’s reputation soared, cementing her authority over her domain.
Even Queen Kerrigan herself was deeply shaken by the eerie “incidents.”
“So, this is the power of a god?” she wondered. Despite being a collaborator, she had no understanding of how her allies had orchestrated these events, ultimately attributing it to divine intervention.
The display of power served a dual purpose: it crippled the Kingdom of Merrican and subdued the Kingdom of Kerrigan. The demonstration was even more fearsome than what had unfolded outside her study door.
Until a countermeasure could be devised, the partnership was secure. Any lingering doubts or reservations the Queen harbored were dispelled. After all, her collaborators’ demands were modest—there was no reason to jeopardize the alliance over such trifles.
Three months later, following intense preparations, the newly formed Kerrigan Empire was officially established. Sarah Kerrigan ascended as its first emperor, earning the title of Empress Kerrigan I, or Sarah the Great.