Chapter 392

Chapter 392: Reactions From All Sides

Avalon Academy.

Merlin looked at the newspaper in front of him and let out a sigh.

This world is really about to fall into chaos.

This battle may spark the fiercest storm in hundreds of years.

"Teacher, let’s go back," a student said to Merlin. "Our country, our people, are suffering. Karoso has shown that the might of the empire can be challenged."

"Yes, let’s go back. We must fight for our beliefs!" another student said.

Merlin lifted his head and looked at each student before him; they were filled with determination and the resolve to face death.

They were going to challenge their own country, the powerful empire called Presea.

"Wait a little longer…" Merlin put the newspaper down. "If you go back now, you won’t even reach the palace gates."

……

Deep-sea Industry.

Russell looked at the newspaper in front of him, furious and fuming.

"Damn it, this little brat, what a jerk!"

Russell forcefully stomped his cane on the ground.

"Boss, what’s wrong?" asked the strong man who had been following Russell, looking confused.

"This jerk, he actually made Elizabeth attack the Imperial fleet!" Russell exclaimed angrily, "Is he crazy?"

"Now that Elizabeth is wanted, she’s only been causing small troubles, but now it’s serious!"

"Attacking the Imperial fleet? Her team has become as dangerous as terrorists, and the Empire will definitely hunt them down!"

"Why is it Karoso who made this happen?" the strong man scratched his head.

"Who else could make Elizabeth do something like this but this little brat?" Russell leaned weakly against the chair, "I knew this girl had wild ideas…"

"If she wants to eat tender grass, let her think that way. Is she not pushing it a bit too much?"

"The young lady is someone who likes excitement. Maybe they will get along really well?" the big man said with a silly smile.

"It doesn’t matter what the reason is," Russell said with a wave of his hand, "Let’s get ready for battle…"

"Get ready for battle?" The big man looked surprised for a moment.

"I can’t hide my relationship with Elizabeth," Russell’s eyes sparkled with determination. "The Black Pearl is not easy to catch in the sea, so all they can find is me, the old father."

"Boss, are we going to war with the Empire?" The big man looked stunned. "Isn’t this asking for trouble?"

"That’s why I say, Karoso is a jerk!"

……

Presea Empire, Royal Palace.

"Cough cough…" Emperor Augustus still looked half-alive, and it was unclear how long this had been going on.

Today is September the Second, and there are only two weeks left until Emperor Augustus meets his unfortunate end in the game.

"The Pande Empire is interesting, very interesting. Karoso has seized this opportunity perfectly…" Emperor Augustus stroked the battle report, "With the weakness of the Kingdom of Persia, they will most likely cut ties with Canglang Province."

"Father, I don’t understand…" Second Prince Easley frowned and said, "Why do you say the timing was perfect?"

"The Pande Empire is the type that wants to act like a good person while being manipulative. They want to target the holder of the Sword in the Stone but are afraid to act directly, fearing an uprising from the common people. They exploit the defection of a duke and a rebellion in the army to get rid of Aileen reasonably." Emperor Augustus, who usually preferred to let them figure things out on their own, felt suddenly compelled to explain more to these children today.

"If there were no outsiders interfering, getting rid of Aileen would be very simple. The holder of the Sword in the Stone is not a deity, just a slightly stronger eighth-tier…" Cough cough…

"Old man, if you can’t handle it, just say less," Teresa said, tossing an apple she had just cut to Emperor Augustus.

"Teresa, how can you speak to father like that?" Easley shot a look at Teresa.

"Hmph." Teresa rolled her eyes in response.

Emperor Augustus did not speak, but took a bite of the apple in his hand, showing with his actions who he favored more.

Crack, crack…

The smell of the apple excited Augustus’s taste buds, and he seemed to feel more energetic.

"At this moment, Karoso suddenly sent troops, declared war, and won a battle, making other countries think carefully." Emperor Augustus said indifferently, "Is it that the Pande Empire wants to remove Aileen, or is it really unable to survive?"

"Even among gangs, if the leader falls, the younger members may rebel; let alone a huge empire. This piece of cake is too big; everyone wants a bite."

"The economy of the Pande Empire is quite ordinary, but with a large population, they have not purchased any industrial goods. If someone takes over this market, hehehe…"

Crack!

Emperor Augustus took another bite of the apple.

"With the forces of Karoso and Aileen, many will guess that Karoso is backed by us. If that happens, the Pande Empire will feel a strong sense of pressure. Back then, Knight King rebuilt the Pande, but fought many surrounding countries."

"At this moment, everyone pushed the fallen wall." Emperor Augustus stretched lazily. "The Pande Empire underestimated that little guy; how can someone chosen by the gods be so simple?"

It is clear that Augustus credited Karoso’s victory to the divine intervention.

Although under the contract, the gods will not interfere in human wars and will not use their followers to harm humans, who can say for sure?

Currently, the only one confirmed to have divine intervention is the Flame War God Surtr.

"Father, what if we take advantage of this opportunity to send troops…" A spark of excitement shone in Easley’s eyes.

"You are just too narrow-minded." Emperor Augustus shook his head in regret. "This is not the right time for a great power to act."

"Even if you watch those plays, when do great figures jump into action right from the start?"

"Father’s lesson is…" Easley lowered his head.

"Teresa, what do you think we should do?" Emperor Augustus looked at Teresa.

"Don’t worry about anything; we will develop our own things. If someone needs weapons, we will sell them." Teresa casually said, "Our country’s economy relies on heavy industry, so this is a great time to make money."

This has nothing to do with personal character or sense of justice. The biggest difference between Teresa and Aileen is that Teresa always thinks about the country. Even if she wants civilians to live well, she puts the country’s benefits first, while Aileen is a pure idealist, just like the Knight King.

"Easley, I leave this matter to you." Augustus agreed with Teresa’s statement.

"Yes!" Easley replied.

"Teresa, as for you… steal a troop symbol." Emperor Augustus whispered, "Take one brigade, bring more ground forces and less navy, and go help your friend."

"Can I really?" Teresa’s eyes lit up.

"Father, didn’t you say we wouldn’t join the war?" Easley was taken aback.

"Teresa stealing a troop’s strength is her personal act of stubbornness and has nothing to do with the empire. We will do our best to capture them and discipline them. Or do you think sending a troop means engaging in a war for an empire?" Augustus smiled and added, "If everyone thinks Karoso’s deployment is a test for us, then we will truly test it."

"Teresa has a good relationship with Neymar, so let Neymar ‘secretly plot with Teresa,’ and then Teresa will go to the Pande Empire for personal reasons!"

"Father, can I bring Neymar?" Teresa raised an eyebrow.

Neymar has also become an eighth-tier, and her potential is much greater than Elizabeth’s, after all, she is a skilled player on the same level as Merlin in the game.

After gaining the power of the God of Wisdom, Neymar’s growth speed really increased remarkably.

"No, we cannot involve any church at this time; otherwise, the nature of the situation will change," Augustus shook his head. "As a living true god, Neymar cannot come to the battlefield herself."

"Then who should I take?" Teresa continued.

Although her strength is not bad now, she is still just a seventh-tier.

Even though she is one year older than Karoso, the difference of one tier is a huge gap.

"You don’t need to bring anyone; Aileen has the Sword in the Stone. Do you really think we in Presea have no good things? Our kingdom, Presea, was founded by the god Borodin. His necklace is here, with unmatched majesty." Emperor Augustus pulled a necklace from around his neck. "It is time to show the world the unmatched majesty of Presea."