The Vastness of Magical Destiny

Maha Gummi always felt oppressed and constrained when sitting in front of the Lord, although he was not a person who lacked confidence, especially after obtaining the position of Information Minister; his confidence had soared to unprecedented levels. However, no matter how easygoing he appeared before others, the moment he entered this room, he couldn’t help feeling a deep reverence towards the Lord. The Lord never said anything special, but Maha Gummi had to admit that he felt an inexplicable fear towards the Lord.

"Are you saying that Homer’s Storm Infantry Corps is actively training? Is there something suspicious about that? Armies need to train," Komer put down the quill in his hand and gently tapped his finger on the desk as he asked.

"No, Sir, something is not quite right. The new Storm Troop Commander is a career soldier, different from previous command by Noble Knights, his training methods are closer to those of professional mercenaries. In my opinion, his training is more suited for actual combat, and now the construction of the floating bridge at Brook Fortress is nearing completion. I’ve also received information that the knights of Homer’s Knights regiment are preparing too, and even the mages are practicing in coordination with the knights, which is a rare sight. All these signs indicate Homer is very likely to take military action against Leon," Maha Gummi was a bit anxious, as the Lord seemed unwilling to believe that Homer would use troops against Leon at this time.

"Do you think Homer’s military preparations are targeting us? Why not against the beastmen invasion from the north?" Komer lifted his head to counter question.

"Sir, the kingdom is still resisting, and in the short term, the beastmen could at most just wreak havoc in the central region. If they really plan to keep heading south, I think they would need to be more thoroughly prepared. But Homer’s actions at this time could well be a ruse to catch us off guard. The progress of the floating bridge at Bruce Fortress indicates their intentions; there was little progress for months, and then suddenly they are building day and night. What do they mean by that?" Worry furrowed Maha Gummi’s brow.

"Hmm, you do have a point, it seems that Philip that old fox is not giving up. If Homer really wants to deal with us, hehe, we are indeed in for some trouble."

Komer smacked his lips; he had not failed to consider this possibility. The Four Great Lords had conned the kingdom, allowing the beastman army to breach the Northern Front and delve deeply into the north of the kingdom, with the intensity and depth of the invasion worsening. The Great Lords should be on alert for this; the tacit agreement between beastmen and mortals could only exist based on mutual need. Once one side deems their interests in jeopardy, this tacit agreement dissolves. Now, not only had the beastmen broken through Saint Nicholas Fortress in the north, but they were also pushing forward in the west, directly threatening the interests of the entire kingdom, including the Four Great Lords. It should be a time for the Great Lords to be highly vigilant against the beastmen invasion. Could it be that Philip is so confident the beastmen can’t pose a threat to him, and that he even has spare energy to deal with us? But Maha Gummi’s analysis is not unfounded; if Philip has indeed made up his mind to eliminate us, now would be an excellent opportunity, at least on the surface.

"Therefore, Sir, you must remain highly vigilant. Once the floating bridge outside Bruce Fortress is completed, Homer’s army could move south into Leon at any time. It would be better if you also made some military preparations," Maha Gummi was keenly aware of the stark disparity in strength between the two sides. Although Lord Komer and his few mage friends possessed profound strength, Homer also had a Mage Corps. The last successful sneak attack was because they caught the enemy off guard. Now that the enemy is coordinating mages with knights, it is obvious they have become more vigilant. Would the situation still be as optimistic as last time?