Mayor Eldric fear this happen, if they make Lord Gareth to become an ally the first thing, they will do is eliminate him "Your serenity, this is too dangerous, first Lord Gareth is too powerful, second he too ignorant he blatantly fights against one of powerful force like the Church of Light, third he is too ambitious."
Doge Lucas Mitchell raised an eyebrow, considering Mayor Eldric's concerns. "Your apprehension is duly noted, Mayor Eldric. However, we must evaluate the potential gains against the risks. If supporting Lord Gareth weakens the Church of Light and the Royal Army, it could create an opportunity for us."
A servant delivered a message from Verdant Glades Kingdom. He bowed respectfully and handed a sealed envelope to the Doge. "Excuse me, your serenity. An urgent message from King Richard II," he said.
Doge Lucas Mitchell opened the sealed envelope with a measured expression. As he read the contents, his demeanor remained composed, but the members of the House of Commons could sense a subtle shift in the atmosphere.
After a moment of contemplation, Doge Lucas Mitchell spoke, "Gentlemen, it seems we have received communication from King Richard II of Verdant Glades Kingdom. Let us hear what the king has to say."
The Doge began to read aloud the message from King Richard II. "To His Serenity, Doge Lucas Mitchell of the Pinnacle Republic, Verdant Glades Kingdom give propose Non Aggression Pact to Pinnacle Republic for 5 year, These Non Aggression Pact come without benefit, first Pinnacle Republic will received 1,000,000 Gold Coin each year for every 5 year, second Pinnacle Republic will open trade with Verdant Glades Kingdom."
The members of the House of Commons exchanged glances, absorbing the terms of the Non-Aggression Pact proposed by King Richard II. Doge Lucas Mitchell remained composed, carefully considering the implications.
"King Richard II extends an offer for a Non-Aggression Pact, accompanied by financial benefits and trade agreements. This is an interesting development," Doge Lucas Mitchell remarked, his gaze lingering on the document.
Mayor Eldric seized the opportunity to express his perspective. "Your Serenity, accepting the Non-Aggression Pact with Verdant Glades Kingdom is not aligns with our interests. The Republic want more land we cannot accepting the Non-Aggression Pact, Once The Royal Army and The Inquisitor weakened, we can annex Verdant Glades Kingdom."
Doge Lucas Mitchell leaned back in his seat, contemplating the options before him. The members of the House of Commons observed the exchange, aware that the decision held significant consequences for the Pinnacle Republic.
After a moment of pensive silence, Doge Lucas Mitchell spoke. "Gentlemen, King Richard II's proposal, we will reject it, the plan has not changed, we will attack the Verdant Glades Kingdom when they are weakened."
The rejection of the Non-Aggression Pact proposal marked a pivotal moment in the political landscape between the Pinnacle Republic and Verdant Glades Kingdom. Doge Lucas Mitchell's decision aligned with the Republic's expansionist ambitions, prioritizing territorial gains over diplomatic agreements.
The tension in the House of Commons of the Pinnacle Republic lingered as Doge Lucas Mitchell announced the rejection of King Richard II's Non-Aggression Pact proposal. The decision echoed through the chamber, and the members of the House of Commons exchanged glances, understanding the implications of their continued aggression.
Mayor Eldric remained calm, though a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes. He knew that rejecting the pact could lead to the annexation of Verdant Glades Kingdom.
Doge Lucas Mitchell turned his face to his marshal. "Make preparations for an invasion of Verdant Glades Kingdom, we also need to hire 10,000 mercenaries as cannon fodder, use 20,000 reserve army as experience to invade Verdant Glades Kingdom, while 5000 elite soldiers will become our main army."
Alex nodded in acknowledgment of the Doge's orders. "As you command, Your Serenity. Preparations for the invasion will be underway immediately, and I will ensure that our forces are organized for maximum efficiency."
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Oscana Mansion.
"Milord there is urgent message from Elara." The messenger handed over a sealed letter to Ren, who quickly broke the seal and read its contents.
The urgency in Elara's message was evident, and Ren's brows furrowed as he absorbed the information.
'Dear Lord Gareth
There is movement from the County of Emberwood, the Royal Army and the Inquisitor had formed an alliance to revoke your title as Baron of Oscana, they also bring 20,000 soldiers with them already on their way to the city of Oscana, they are expected to arrive tomorrow at noon.
Sincerely Elara.'
"Fuck why the royal army join hand with inquisitor and Church of light."
Ren clenched his jaw, absorbing the gravity of the situation. The alliance between the Royal Army, the Inquisitor, and the Church of Light posed a significant threat to his position as the Baron of Oscana. With 20,000 soldiers on their way, the impending battle loomed over him.
Ren quickly summoned Sir William and his trusted advisors. As they gathered in the war room of Oscana Mansion, he shared the urgent message from Elara.
"Milord, this is a dire situation," Sir William spoke, his brow furrowed. "Facing both the Royal Army and the Church of Light's forces, including the Inquisitor."
"Call Roland as soon as possible!" Ren shout at his servant to bring Roland to the mansion.
Ren's urgent command echoed through the halls, and his servant swiftly departed to summon Marshal Roland. The war room buzzed with tension as Sir William and the advisors exchanged concerned glances.
Within moments, Marshal Roland entered the room with a determined expression. "Milord, what's the urgency?" he inquired, recognizing the gravity of the situation from the atmosphere in the war room.
Ren wasted no time and handed the urgent message from Elara to Marshal Roland. As Roland read the contents, his brows furrowed, and a serious expression settled on his face.
"The Royal Army, the Inquisitor, and the Church of Light have formed an alliance to revoke my title as Baron of Oscana," Ren explained, his voice firm. "They bring 20,000 soldiers and are expected to arrive tomorrow at noon. We need a plan, and we need it fast."
Sir William, always composed, began strategizing. "Our defenses are solid, but facing such a formidable force requires careful consideration. Milord, we can use the natural terrain to our advantage. The forests and hills surrounding Oscana provide ample opportunities for ambushes and guerrilla warfare."
Ren nodded in agreement. "Yes, we need to use hit-and-run tactics, wear down their forces, and exploit any weaknesses. We can't face them head-on with our current numbers."
Ren asks Roland. "How many soldiers did we have after the new batch of anti-mages?"
Marshal Roland, after a moment of calculation, responded, "Milord, with the inclusion of the new batch of anti-mages, our current forces only had 1000 anti mage soldier."
"Fuck, we doom." Ren's mind raced as he absorbed the grim reality of their situation. The alliance between the Royal Army, the Inquisitor, and the Church of Light presented a formidable force, and their arrival was imminent. With only 1000 anti-mage soldiers and facing an army of 20,000, the odds seemed insurmountable.
Sir William, being a veteran, didn't afraid after hearing Roland's report he believe in his strength. "Milord, our strength lies in the unpredictability of chaotic energy. we had amazing regeneration and we as anti-mages can stand against their magic, not only that our strength gets doubled not to mention after we use Blood Pact".
Ren, despite the dire circumstances, felt a surge of determination. He knew that the upcoming battle would be challenging, but the unique abilities of the anti-mages, coupled with the chaotic energy they harnessed, could potentially turn the tide.
"Prepare the defenses and send scouts to gather information about their movements. We need to know their strategies and be one step ahead," Ren commanded, his mind already formulating a plan.
Marshal Roland nodded in agreement. "I'll organize the troops and deploy them strategically. We'll make use of the terrain and unleash the full potential of our anti-mages."
As preparations for the impending battle began, Ren turned to Sir William. "Gather all the anti-mages, and make sure they understand the importance of coordination and utilizing chaotic energy to its fullest. We may be outnumbered, but our strength lies in the unpredictability of chaotic energy."
Sir William saluted and left the war room to carry out Ren's orders.
Ren then addressed his advisors, "We can't afford to let them reach the city easily. We must slow their advance, disrupt their formations, and create chaos in their ranks. Use every advantage we have."
The war room buzzed with activity as plans were set into motion. Scouts were dispatched, defenses strengthened, and the anti-mages prepared for the impending clash.
In the midst of the preparations, Ren couldn't help but feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. The fate of Oscana Barony rested in his hands, and he was determined to defend it against the overwhelming forces converging upon it.
"Hah...." Ren sigh.