The Devil’s Evolution Catalog - Chapter 836

Chapter 836: Matters of the Territory (9)

Having considered all the factors, the kings actions seemed to make so much more sense. Andassis the Seventh could be said to be at the peak of his power right now. A single word from him, and no noble would dare defy his command. What better time than now to invade?

So the invasion is set in stone then?

Naturally, with a casus belli as strong as his, no other kingdom would dare object should he send his army across. And if he doesnt respond in kind, that would just make him seem weak to the other kings.

That is true even I would do the same in his shoes, else I cant hold my head up high in the future.Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

After that quick discussion with Fertinier, I was beginning to understand the kings internal machinations.

Even so, I couldnt help but feel a sense of aversion to the idea of internal conflict amongst the humans. After all, the devils were on the verge of their invasion with the undead.

But saying all that was pointless now. We had long past the point of a peaceful resolution, and Ertalons surprise invasion suited my aims just fine.

Sigh, as if in-fighting ever solved anything Troops still have to be trained; technologies have to be implemented so many things to do before the devil invasion. Fighting a devil isn't the same as fighting a human, so whatever experience these troops gained isnt even relevant.

But maybe I can find some way to delay him? After all, despite all this talk of war, it is still in the planning phases. It might not happen, not yet, anyway. I can still use this opportunity to have these two kingdoms prepare for war, while delaying the actual fighting till the apocalypse happens. That way, the two of them will be the most prepared of the humans.

A short while before dinner, my young adjutant was back from sending Otto off.

The plan was proceeding accordingly, by his own report. Hearing that, I nodded my head and prepared to finish the last bit of paperwork before dinner. However, he suddenly interrupted me.

Commander, did you forget to bring up the matter of refugee employment to Otto?

Crap I did not I need to think of an excuse, quick! At the very least, I cant let a subordinate who worships me so deeply see me falter like this. That would be the end of my image!

-The Next Day

As luck would have it, Otto proved himself a capable subordinate once more. On the morning of the next day, he came knocking on my door.

When I received him, he handed me a document named, the Refugee Employment Plan. It contained a contract for employing the refugees. On it were terms that I help them with employment, providing housing and food in exchange.

In order to fulfill these pledges, Otto planned on hiring mages who specialized in Earth magicks to construct these buildings.

Those who chose to stay in these accommodations would pay a low, subsidized rate. Plus they would be afforded a job to work in. After a year of working and paying rent, they would be awarded that house automatically.

Honestly, thats a pretty sweet deal

In Ottos own words, this would demonstrate the lords generosity.

Generosity aside, a stable life would incentivise them to stay in Kesek permanently, and make these refugees easier to govern. There was nothing a hungry man wouldnt do to feed his stomach Although a fed man often wasnt a working man Just terrible. Honestly, these humans. Technically, Im one of them too

After sending off Otto, Old Adam came to me with a surprising bit of news.

The Ertalonese had sent a delegation, claiming to be a diplomatic mission. They wished to borrow my teleportation gate to the capital.

I contacted the capital for confirmation and found that they were expected. I let the delegation pass without meeting them.

It wasnt surprising that the Ertalonese would send a delegation now. Wars were national matters, and if one couldnt win, then they had to negotiate. Yet it was a different matter whether or not the victor would accept this surrender, however.

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