WORLD DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

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Luke continued as he reported about the eastern borders, "Additionally, the dwarves too have increased their patrols on our eastern borders and hence indirectly Fjord is warning us if we take any actions . This is also one of the reasons why the ministers are reluctant to sanction Fjord or this would be more problematic as Fjord would think that we are prioritizing the Count more while he is higher in the hierarchy . I too think taking a neutral stand is the best course of action this time around based on the current events . "

Lionheart thought with a calm head and asked, "Okay, What about those ballistas? Has he delivered the blueprints yet? Winter is just 2 months away . "

Luke thought and spoke, "Yes, they are going to be delivered in a few days . He hopes that we give him political support this time around . "

Luke then continued as he spoke, "I have promised him that as long as he and his men are innocent then we will support him as the radiant church is supporting Fjord from behind the scenes . What do you think, Lord?"

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Lionheart shook his head and spoke, "Cancel that promise as soon as you receive the Ballista blueprints . Give him reasons that investigation is still going and drag this matter till the end of the war . "

Luke surprisingly looked at Lionheart and asked, "Are you sure, Milord?"

Lionheart arrogantly spoke, "Yes, he has no other use than his ballistas . And once we have it, what can we get from him? We will strike him if given a chance at the end of the war or make a deal to take those new technologies in the war when he is in dire straits to take them legally . Yes, we will make the most out of this war . This war can subsequently weaken Fjord, Meanwhile, the threat of Dwarves can be solved as long as we those Blueprints and ballistas fitted onto our naval assets . "

Lionheart was quite proud of his plan as he planned to strengthen the royal family’s power this time around .

Luke reminded as the king was in his dreams of dominating everything, "What about the Bluesea house, This could be a pandora’s box if not controlled well? After investing so much I don’t think they would easily give up their investment which they made in that count . We could suffer the consequences in the form of assassinations . "

Lionheart huffed angrily as he spoke, "That shorty already opened the Pandora’s box so nothing can be done . We have to make our choices and I guess that court will get the short end of it this time around . I am only thinking of measures which can give the best results for us . Bring in Plato and Master Eanred as well . This time we would require their counsel so that we can control this war from the shadows . "

Lionheart smiled mysteriously and added, "As for Bluesea house, we don’t need to worry about them as we have prepared something for them as well . I was quite reluctant about their proposal before but I can consider it this time around since the circumstances demand us right now . "

Luke’s spine chilled as he heard him and remembered the Fire-Abyss prince’s secret arrival just a few days ago and understood what King Lionheart was thinking .

’I guess something big will happen since the king is considering their proposal . However, I wonder why is that count doing the stupidity of giving his weapons to us so early . Is there some trap or is he overconfident in himself?’

Luke left to bring in Plato and Eanred so that their meeting and discussions could start .

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Both Plato and Eanred met in the hall when they were going to King Lionheart’s Chambers .

Eanred spoke in a grumpy voice as soon as he saw Plato, "It seems something serious is taking place since both of us are called . Even that Brat Luke is here today . I guess this is all because of that shorty . "