Chapter 305: Cornered Animals

Rezar paced around his office looking through a couple of reports as Alistair and Priest stood at attention in one corner while Lenore and Gynaika were busy playing chess on a lounge. The women were currently having a discussion about political and military movements down south of the Morte Biancan border, deeper into the Kerwood forest and towards the approaching undead and paladin army of the Yahweh theocracy. Rezar on the other hand was paying attention to the current rate of development Morte Bianca was currently going through, along with the list of projects that were rapidly being completed with the help of the Geo-core.

The first inner wall that covers the entirety of the Morte Bianca's original territory, which included the goblin lands and a bit of the canyons of Toromont. The canyons were walls of their own, but there were certain places that needed to be fortified to make it impossible for anyone to use the canyons as a back route into Morte Bianca. But out of everything currently in development, what gave Rezar the most joy was the [Oculus Satellite].

The materials for the oculus satellite included some off world minerals that didn't exist on Elysium. But the merchants in Elysium have already reestablished trade routes back to central Elysium where a massive amount of the massive continent have been terraformed. Whole alien civilizations have made Elysium their home, at the cost of the millions if not billions of lives or people that once lived within those areas. Rezar knew that a clash with these aliens was inevitable, but at the moment secret smuggling deals can be made with them to have b better understanding of the resources now available to them.

The oculus satellite would be going live in 3 days, and it would give Morte Bianca eyes over the entire Bahrenburg wildlands. The satellite was nanite based, and with a few magical tweaks, it became possible to replicate smaller forms of it in space that would either be stationary, or travel to different points of the planted to collect data from out space and give definite and precise information about certain locations and the resources they held.

This was an eye in the sky, a literal eye of god that exposed every secret this bloody world had to hide; and show every opportunity to be exploited and taken advantage of. This was a massive undertaken, which was why it was top secret; news about Morte Bianca's new walls was spread so that the news about the satellite would be kept closer to heart. But that was just one aspect of what was going on. The army has increased, and a new Falcon division comprising completely of marksmen and archer type skill holders had been created, especially with the addition of the Snow elves.

Those dwarves that were more inclined to battle than forging became a part of the newly created Black Tortoise division. Heavily armored infantry gunners and shield bearers. Not to mention that Bragan's defensive orb design has been perfected and implemented, giving each and every single soldier a unique weapon/ shield of their own that was completely autonomous and would work solely to protect their lives. It was growth unprecedented, and Rezar liked how it was going, but it would take significant training and multiple real life battle experience to truly submerge the new soldiers into the ferocious heat of battled that Biancan soldiers lived for.

But he had something bigger to worry about, and that was the reason why they were all gathered here. Though it seemed as if he was the only one who was truly worried about the current state of things. Rezar was currently receiving a report that he quite honestly never thought he would see, and it's left him feeling rather unsettled.

"Are you sure this is accurate? The theocracy and this horde of wild tribes have fallen into bed with each other, creating an alliance just to bring Morte Bianca down?" Rezar stopped pacing and suddenly turned to ask, looking directly at Alistair who had brought the news to him.

"The news is a 100% accurate your majesty, especially since it has been vetted by the Dark mother Samira herself. At the moment it is unsure who is more advantageous from this alliance, but all we know for sure is that they have both decided to join hands to bring you down, and slaughter themselves to see who would be taken over what's left." Alistair explained as he raised the wire rimmed glasses he has started wearing recently.

"But seriously though, what did I ever do to this people that's making them go after me like this? I've always tried to mind my business, but it seems no matter how many times I ask this bloody question there doesn't seem to be an answer. There has been no end to the fights, and frankly speaking, it's beginning to piss me of. What do you guys suggest we do about this now?" Rezar asked as he circled around an extremely massive desk to seat on the leather seat behind it, throwing his legs on the desk and leaning back as if his kingdom was not about to be besieged from two different directions.

"Gynaika and I, much to my horror believe that the best course of action can in fact be split into three forms. A three step plan that can all be carried out at the same time. First of all, it's about time we put the air force we've built to the test, we can carry out a two-step pre-emptive strike. The Theocracy are well k known for their aerial prowess with their combat airships, however they are just a shell of their former glorious self.

But be that as it may, the flagship of the empire the Golden Seraph is in good working condition, and it is to the theocracy, was Vita Gratia and the Geo-core is to Morte Bianca. So meeting them in an aerial battle would not be wise, so we go for the wild tribes instead. They're a rabble of bloodthirsty savages with access to incredibly powerful and ancient shamanic magic, however I doubt there's much they would be able to do when fire and led comes spewing on them from the sky at speeds their eyes can't follow.

And while that is happening, we can circle around the western coat of the Bahrenburg wildlands, using the great sea to travel south and catch the theocracy off guard in a series of land battles. I hear a division of the undead has chosen a sea route with two necromancers' in lead trying to turn as much ocean creatures as they can undead. We can cut a swathe of destruction straight for the heart of their army from there, making it a two-step pre-emptive strike. As for the third step to my plan, Gynaika and Priest would be responsible for traveling south and getting the kingdoms and factions in the Kerwood forest between us and the Theocracy under our banner.

And I believe while politics is on the table, they should be more than willing to use any means necessary, to get those people on board. And it especially helps us that the Theocracy has been voraciously swallowing up territory without a single care of the lives and kingdoms they're sending death through. Our offers should be easily accepted, and if it's not…. I'm sure Gynaika can come up with ways to make a couple of forest people bend to the will of Death!

This way we fuck with our enemies, and try to make friends and expand the territory of the kingdom, so that the dream of a Biancan Empire will see the light of day. We might be spread too thin, but the bulk of our army will stay back and defend the kingdom from threats, ready to advance when enough damage has been done to both the theocracy and the wild tribes gathering. Have I left anything out Gynaika?" Lenore asked, much to the shock of every other man within the room as it was quite a scary sight to see both women getting along so well, Rezar even broke out into a cold sweat, looking around as if he was about to be attacked.

"Not really, it's just a matter of how to divide whom would handle the tasks. I believe you will handle the wild tribes, you've been itching for a chance to fly one of those jets, you should take as much of the Sekeris with you. Those snake people are born pilots, the manufacturing of the Medusas are still in your hands and at your discretion since you've kept that secret, but they would be a good deterrence for when Priest and I Travel south.

You should also take Bragan the goblin with you, he's quite a talented engineer and you would need him to keep watch over your vehicles. Tristian will accompany Priest and me, he has a mind for politics that I quite like. The king in his infinite glory would be taken the sea route with a small and elite group, he would be using the Theocracy's own plot against them to preserve the lives of our soldiers and current number of evolved and awakened undead.

I believe your original trio would be sufficient, along with that Venoik you brought from the great plains, a nasty creature if you ask me. The Father of your sons of Black dawn Kitagawa, and that annoying Giant ant of yours Tony! That things have been causing ruckus in the palace ever since you abandoned him in favor of fancy cars, so dear husband do take care of your pet. You have your familiar Valka ready to pop out at any opportune moment, so I believe this would be a breeze for you, especially when you consider the mission our holy lady of death has given you. Lord Husband…. You can go hunt the death classes!"