Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Panic in Kiev
Lilianne was resting in her mansion. Since the civil war was over, he was appointed by the queen Aurellia directly to be Duke of the Northern region of the kingdom of Heinz. The name Balzaac remained attached behind him.
It was because Aurellia had pardoned the Balzaacs thanks to Lilianne's partiality to the Aurellia faction. He provided valuable information on the movements of the now executed second princely faction.
Lilianne was accompanied by her mother. The woman, who was over 50 years old, was delighted to know that the pregnant Lilianne wanted to spend time with him.
Issac himself regularly visited him. He brought a doctor from the capital to check on the condition of the fetus in Lilianne's stomach. Thank goodness everything is healthy.
This afternoon, Lilianne was spending some free time with her mother. They joke with each other and laugh at each other. While she was still pregnant, Issac stubbornly told her to rest and take over her job. What a devoted husband!
"Ah Lilies. How are you doing? Does your body have any problems?"
"No, brother Is. Thanks for worrying about me, but I'm fine."
Issac, who had just finished Lilianne's work, came to her in the living room of the Dukedom Balzaac mansion. After greeting his mother-in-law, he sat down beside Lilianne.
Fortunately, her mother-in-law could read the atmosphere. With a smile, he left Lilianne and Issac until they were both in the living room.
Lilianne in a good mood leaned her head against Issac's chest. He also rubbed his cheeks spoiled. That's adorable. Issac stroked Lilianne's fine blonde hair.
"Sir Is, I was curious. Why are the three days behind so many adventurers entering the Northern province? I got information that the inn is always full. Guilds were also very crowded. Is something going to happen?"
Issac smiled. Justjust wonderful. As expected of a Duke. Although most of her duties were taken over by Issac, Lilianne still diligently read the incoming reports from the city gatekeepers and guilds.
"so. Something big might happen. The Moskov Empire has prepared to launch an attack on the kingdom."
Lilianne nodded. But he thinks it's weird. Why gather adventurers instead of mobilizing the military? Issac who was aware of Aurellia's mind smiled wryly.
"Of course the army has also been mobilised. The seventh army and ninth army were already on standby. So too with the Northern border regiment. But most likely, they would not launch a frontal attack right now.
"The Moskov Empire needs time to prepare. That's why, they decided to weaken the power of the kingdom in another way."
Another way? Lilianne thought for a moment. Moments later, he understood what Issac meant.
"Yes. They would direct the monsters living in the forest to invade the Northern region of the kingdom. As long as we are busy, they will move their forces to a position that allows to attack the kingdom."
Lilianne swallowed her saliva. Moskov's imperial strategy was good enough, but Issac was far more terrible at reading their minds. It was better for adventurers to have them exterminate the monsters to be sent than for the soldiers.
"Then, has Brother Is prepared a counter plan? At least to hold their pace."
"of course. I've prepared the best gift for the Moskov Empire. I hope they like the gift I gave them. Look, the report's coming."
There were five pigeons perched on the living room window. Issac approached them and took the letter at their feet and let them go again.
As soon as he read the contents of his report, Issac smiled with satisfaction. Lilianne was curious and wanted to ask, but Issac gave the report to Lilianne.
After reading all the reports given, he shook himself and a chill ran down his back. What a crazy plan! But even crazier was the fact that the plan that would bring harm to this empire was successfully carried out.
Despite the goosebumps, Lilianne's heart was calm. She looked at her husband's face lovingly and kissed his lips. The fetus inside her stomach was kicking. Hmmmm? Could he be happy?
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Meanwhile in Kiev and its surroundings, activities are running as usual. Although it became more crowded and noisy because of the sound of blacksmiths forging metal scattered everywhere.
The crowds are also more crowded than usual. Food that is ready to be harvested is now only a matter of time managed by farmers.
True, the Moskov Empire was preparing for war and they were not responsible. One-third of the imperial expenditure was spent on funding the war.
Everything was fine until at the end......
BUUUUMMMM!! An ear-splitting voice spread throughout Kiev. After that followed by a blazing fire. Almost all the blacksmith workshops in Kiev exploded and were charred in flames!
Not only that, explosions and fires also occurred in warehouses storing magic equipment, war equipment, and food reserve warehouses! No, it's not all! From the villages that were the agricultural centers of the Moskov empire, flames appeared and burned crops ready for harvest!
That way, Kiev was hit by an overwhelming panic. It was only the first time since Kiev was established that something like this happened. Who did it, but clearly, the Moskov Empire took many losses from this tragedy.