THE FIGHT TO BE KING
CHAPTER 136: IT IS NOT YOU WHO BETRAY THE KINGDOM!
Hearing the cries of the prisoners loyal to the Orc-Goblin Kingdom, the other prisoners became increasingly doubtful. They again remember themselves as a soldier, all this time they live with the help of salaries from the kingdom. Therefore, they feel guilty if they betray the kingdom which makes them more hesitant.
Right now, a mocking smile appeared on Ren's face "Why should they be ashamed of attacking Rulfes Fortress? Even if they were to fight against the Orc-Goblin Kingdom though, they simply did not need to feel guilty!".
The face of an Orc warrior who was extremely loyal to his kingdom turned grim, he shouted "Crazy woman, let me tell you! We soldiers are different from you criminals who take the territory of others, we have a strong loyalty to the kingdom because all this time we have the support of the kingdom. All our food and clothing were provided from the kingdom, how could we possibly betray?".
Ren shook his head "We are not the criminals who seized your territory, but you who first tried to seize our territory. Don't pretend to be stupid, the Orc-Goblin Kingdom sent an army first to the Cavalry Province, I'm sure you all know that as well. So the ruthless criminals who are trying to take someone else's territory are you, whereas we're just counterattacking what you've done".
The Orc warrior's face turned even worse, but he could not reply to Ren's words anymore because everything Ren said just now was true "No matter what, we will not betray the kingdom".
"When it's your decision, we don't mind either. As I said just now, all of you can refuse this offer, but let me say 1 more thing to the other prisoners" Ren said looking at all the prisoners firmly "Even though you cooperated against Fort Rulfes with Lord Myro, you did not betray your kingdom at all. No, it is not you who betrayed your kingdom, but the Orc-Goblin Kingdom who betrayed you".
"There must be someone who says that all this time you have been financed by the kingdom, do you not feel ashamed to have betrayed the kingdom that financed you? That's a stupid question! You are the soldiers who protect the kingdom, without you the Orc-Goblin Kingdom would have fallen into the hands of the enemy, is it wrong for you who have protected the kingdom to get enough salary to meet the needs of your life and your family?".
"You have worked hard to protect the kingdom, there are even many of your comrades who died on the battlefield, but what happened to their families? What the hell happened to you guys? any of your families starved to death from the food crisis, is this the pay you get after all your hard work fighting for the kingdom so as to sacrifice your lives? No, this should not be the fee you should receive as a soldier who has already protected the kingdom! At the very least, the kingdom should not let your family starve to death! The Orc-Goblin Kingdom has already betrayed you first, not you who betrayed the kingdom? Do you not mind being loyal to a kingdom that lets your family starve to death?".
The whole army became silent, they were affected by Ren's words. Although they were always paid by the Orc-Goblin Kingdom because they were royal soldiers, the salary they got was too low that made their families still starving. Especially their dead comrades on the battlefield, their families would no longer get paid, so most of the families of soldiers who died on the battlefield either starved to death or had difficulty finding the necessities of life because they had already lost their main family supporters.
Was this the treatment they should have gotten after fighting sacrificing their lives every day in order for the Orc-Goblin Kingdom to remain standing?
Seeing the doubt on the prisoners' faces becoming clearer, Ren knew that his plan had worked.
Ren raised his fist then shouted excitedly in flames "But Mr. Myro is different, all the troops that follow Mr. Myro will get enough pay without having to worry about their families starving. Moreover, even if his soldiers died on the battlefield, Mr. Myro must have given the right compensation! Decide your decision, do you not mind following this kingdom that has betrayed you or trying a new path to follow Mr. Myro and change your family's life?".
"Are you not tired of living between hunger and poverty? Now, tell me your answers! Still waiting for the Orc-Goblin Kingdom that has left you or following Mr Myro to make a new path?".
Some of the hesitant prisoners immediately raised their hands "Young lady, I'm coming!".
"I'm tired of seeing my family and children starving! Young lady, give us a chance to change our lives for the better with Mr. Myro!".
Almost all the prisoners shouted in agreement following Myro, only those who were completely loyal to the Orc-Goblin Kingdom stood still with gloomy faces.
Ren said, "Well, I have heard the voice and spirit of all of you! For anyone interested in following Lord Myro against the Rulfes Fortress, you can sign up to the soldiers guarding the surroundings! As for those who refuse, you can go back to jail first".
After that, Ren and Falka stepped off the stage and left this place.
Not long after, more than half of the prisoners rushed towards the surrounding soldiers in order to register.
For the prisoners who refused, the other soldiers took them back to the prison.
"Your speech was really very great, now all these prisoners must be ready to fight against the Rulfes Fortress without any doubt" Falka said with a sigh, he was very impressed by Ren's ability to make strategies.
"It's just beginning" said Ren, as he walked away from the prison field "After we have captured 3 cities before attacking Fort Rulfes, we can influence the soldiers there as well to help us. Then, after Fort Rulfes was captured, there was a high chance that they would still follow Lord Myro. Since fighting the Rulfes Fortress, they would be considered to be traitors so that the Orc-Goblin Kingdom would not let them go. When that happened, they could only keep following the master as well as be loyal to him. Without the lord's protection, the Orc-Goblin Kingdom must have killed them. This means, you can get thousands of additional Orc Goblin troops for free in the future".
Falka stood frozen in place, she looked at Ren who was going further and further filled with fear.
Who would have thought that Ren had planned everything so far.
The prisoners who eagerly cooperated against Fort Rulfes must have not realized themselves who had already jumped into Ren's trap, since they had agreed to fight against the Rulfite Fortress there was no way back for them except to remain loyal to Myro. If they refused, even the Orc-Goblin Kingdom would not accept them.
Falka who was a little frightened by Ren's cruel idea couldn't help but sigh "Luckily Miss Ren is not my enemy, I definitely wouldn't have won if Miss Ren was on the enemy's side! But since Miss Ren has finally done all this for you to get a new army that is very profitable for you, I don't think this is a problem. The more ruthless and intelligent Miss Ren, the easier it will be for the lord to become a ruler or even a future king".
After that, Falka followed Ren back while reminding herself in the future to never underestimate Ren. As long as someone dared to underestimate Ren, they would definitely regret.