Chapter 163 War Goals

On the next day, the headquarters of the Cerdeauxia Reformation Party is in festive mode. Acellin, in particular, spared no money in sponsoring the food for the grand banquet. All members were invited to the banquet for a celebration like never before.

Winning two-thirds of the parliamentary seats has a significant impact on governing the republic. It would give them the flexibility to pass any law they propose with little or no opposition.

CRP's landslide victory didn't go unnoticed. Many kingdoms have their eyes on this election. Foreign spies planted in the capital painstakingly wrote a detailed report on the election from start to finish.

Shortly afterwards, the news about the newly elected president reached the ears of the monarchs in the region.

Their reactions are mixed at best. After all, no king is fond of the democratic system.

Nevertheless, they still decided to maintain the amicable relationship with Cerdeauxia by sending them a congratulatory letter with the exception of Ryntum.

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King's Office, Government Complex.

[Cerdeauxia Reformation Party led by a man named Walter Thompson won the election with a landslide victory, snatching twenty-eight out of thirty-five seats of parliament for themselves. It's a victory that broke Matthew's twenty-four seats record. Below is the list of...]

A report from SIN agents stationed in Cerdeaux just arrived at his office early this morning.

Riz is a bit bummed out that the political party he supported was totally defeated. As a former ordinary person from Earth, he has no experience in interfering with another country's politics. But, that didn't dampen his spirits to try meddling with other countries politics.

Isn't that what a big shot always does?

Yet, his first attempt failed miserably.

He started to cross-examine the result of his failure. 'Did I give little support? Should I be involved more in their politics? But, isn't my intervention would cause the Party of Royalists to be in an unfavourable position? They can't even put up a good fight even after I gave them money and the media. Perhaps the highest members of PoR are useless.'

He considered PoR as his extended hand in claiming back his heritage land. Unfortunately, the results that the political parties showed were disappointing.

The only good thing about this elecxia is the town of Goldeuw is won by PoR candidates. That place is where the largest gold mine ever discovered in Middle Jozia was located.

He wants to deal with them but there's an impending danger he needs to solve first.

Squeak—

Riz leaned back on his chair, tired of everything that happened around him.

From PoR to the new president, Cerdeauxia never ceases to cause him a headache.

This one country is like a curse to him.

Cerdeauxia Reformation Party put a young man, probably around his age in such a position. They made a move that surprised everyone including a modern person like him.

In a world of politics, the probability of old men giving up the presidential position is near zero.

In the end, he was so wrong when he thought it was just a gimmick.

'No matter which angle I look at, this Walter Thompson reeks of suspicion. He came out of nowhere, rising to the top in just two years while gaining everybody's trust. His journey is too smooth and too good to be true.'

*Knock* *Knock*

"Come in, William." His commanding voice echoed through the room.

"Your Majesty..."

Without further ado, Riz showed his minister a chair opposite of him, "Sit down and take a look at this report. Our spy in Barlia got this for us."

William obligated. "This..."

His eyes flashed with fear. Beats of sweat start to appear on his forehead. William breathes irregularly as if he is having some sort of seizure.

If the report he read was true, the kingdom is facing a precedent threat like never before.

"Yeah, interesting right." Riz chuckled. "They blatantly make such a crazy plan and expect us to do nothing."

"Your Majesty! This isn't a laughing matter!" William said in a deep voice. He is clearly not happy with Riz's nonchalant attitude.

"Calm down, my minister. Calm down. I've more to add."

William takes a deep breath, "My apologies, Your Majesty."

"According to our spy, this intel isn't a complete version. Chances are, Barlia and Blande made some changes in their strategy. So, we can't blindly depend on this intel too much. Even so, the essence of their operation remains the same. At least, that's what I believe. It would cause them more harm than good if they abruptly make major changes."

"Can't we contact the spy and ask for confirmation from her?"

"I need to reject that suggestion," said Riz while shaking his head. "I can't risk her safety and ordered her to lay low. There have been some odd movements in the palace recently. So, don't expect more intel to come. We need to work with what we have."

"Understood, Your Majesty. But, isn't this triggering the second North-South War?"

"There's a high probability for that to happen. I don't know about others but we need to make our own preparations. I see this as a chance to legally move our military."

"What's your plan, Your Majesty?" William curiously asks. He was half excited and half expectant.

Ryntum military had long rested. He was very eager to test their combat effectiveness on the field.

"Let us take this chance to expand our territory. Our soldiers have rested for too long. In the event of war, there are three objectives that we should strive to achieve. The total control of the gulf, the coastal cities in Tetherswest, and the group of islands in the Levianic Sea."

"Your Majesty, are you thinking of—"

"Yes. I want the Minister of War and Defence to use these war objectives to draft a plan." Riz cut his minister out, "I'm sick of acting polite and mindful. Our merchants have been on edge every time they venture out to the sea. It's time to show them who's the overlord of the sea."

"Leave it to me, Your Majesty. I'll discuss it with the Chief of the Army and the Chief of the Navy."

After William left, Riz thought of forming a coalition with Inver, Naharog and Vofors. His main purpose is to let them guard the south while he is busy eating in the north. They would likely agree since they lost a huge chunk of their land to Inverloch. No rulers would let that slide under the rag.

Yet again, He realized that rulers are a bunch of cowards by nature. They won't move until they're confident. And a great power in the south isn't easy to trifle with.

'I can't hope for them to agree. Otherwise, I have no choice but to make them agree.'

Riz decided to be a bit bold and offer to train their soldiers.