Alien Knights

After the meeting of souls in Muxi City Chamber.

After more than ten seconds of silence, Emerson was the first to open his eyes: "Everyone, I believe everyone understands His Majesty's will?"

As a military advisor, Cumberland, who was sitting on the side seat, muttered to himself, "Shall we form a fleet capable of bringing back tens of thousands of people, and raid the ancient city..."

Emerson turned his attention to the Raglans who were in charge of the commercial department: "How many ships can the Kingdom currently use?"

Mrs. Raglan gave the answer without thinking: "In the middle of this month, a new Karak three-masted cargo ship was launched. Including the previous "Black Pearl", "San Sidro", and "Holy Will", the kingdom currently has a total of four ships at its disposal."

Mr Raglan added: "The largest of these four ships has a capacity of 220 people, and the smallest one has less than 150 people. Together, they can only transport about 700 people."

Emerson crossed his arms, looked at the mural on the top of the chamber, and sighed deeply: "There are only 700 people... It's too far from His Majesty's request."

Cumberland said suddenly, "There is a way."

Emerson looked at him.

"Rent all available ships in the kingdom!" Cumberland said, stroking his beard. "We can rent the cargo ships of the Southern Empire, the warships of the North Island tribe, and even the fishing boats of the surrounding residents."

Ulysses asked: "Will such a large-scale leasing ship attract the attention of the enemy?"

Cumberland shook his head lightly: "First, Ulster is in turmoil internally, not to mention they are still at war with Connaught, and they have no time to take into account the dynamics at sea; second, we can lease ships in batches in the name of individuals or shops, and hide the recruited ships in the temporary port of Waiheke Island, which can minimize attention."

Terrence calculated an account on paper, and asked Mrs. Raglan later: "The lease and deposit of the ship will be a lot of expenses. Can the kingdom afford it?"

There was no worry on the latter's face at all: "Please don't worry, with the kingdom's current financial resources, let alone renting, even buying all these ships will not be a problem."

Hearing this, Cumberland turned his attention to Huggins: "About this plan, we must keep it absolutely secret..."

Huggins bowed slightly, and said in a low voice: "Please rest assured, Muxi's alien forces will monitor the entire city around the clock."

Cumberland nodded slightly, and then looked at the people around him. He suddenly found that Emerson hadn't spoken much since the end of the soul meeting, so he asked, "As the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, what's your opinion on His Majesty's plan?"

Emerson shook his head and said to the other participants: "Please follow His Majesty's will and go to your work."

Watching others walk out of the gate, Cumberland looked at Emerson: "Do you have something to say about His Majesty's plan?"

"The Kingdom of Ulster is currently in a state of internal and external troubles. At this time, a large fleet will be used to raid Gugu Port and rescue a large number of slaves as a source of troops. Although this plan has high risks, once it succeeds, it will completely open up the strategic situation in the northern border. I fully support this plan. I am thinking about another thing..."

Cumberland was a little curious: "Another thing?"

"If His Majesty's raid is successful, it means that the Kingdom's puppet regime has successfully established itself in the northern territory. Then, the refugees from the Holy Acropolis will have a place to resettle."

Hearing Emerson's words, Cumberland said in surprise: "You want to resettle the refugees from the Holy Acropolis with the barbarians? Have you forgotten? The Holy Acropolis just ended a war with the northern barbarians!"

The latter reminded the former: "The former enemy of the Holy Acropolis was the coalition forces of Ulster and Connaught. The barbarian tribes in the south were only forced to participate in this battle. Moreover, the puppet regime in the north is now fighting against the Kingdom of Ulster, which is also in line with the mentality of the people of the Holy Acropolis and the barbarian tribes who share the same hatred."

Cumberland thought for a while, and then asked another question: "If the refugees from the Holy Acropolis are arranged in the barbarian territory in the north, it means that the Muxi Kingdom will completely tear itself apart from the church."

"Could the situation be worse than it is now?" Emerson asked back: "Accommodating alien species, apostates, scholars, Muxi City has done all the things that can offend the church. Didn't you find that after the end of the silver ring battle, the church has focused all its attention on us?"

Cumberland recalled the actions of the church, stationing troops on the border, taking in refugees, intervening in the internal affairs of the Holy Acropolis... The recent actions of the church seem to be fighting for the control of the Holy Acropolis, but in fact they are indeed curbing the development of Muxi City.

Emerson frowned and said, "Before the Battle of the Silver Ring was not over, we still had the Silver Ring and the barbarian army to help contain the Church's power. But now, the Silver Ring Kingdom has been destroyed, and the only barrier in front of us has disappeared. The Church is finally free to deal with us."

"The three major dioceses of the Church of the Heavenly Father span more than half of the continent and cover more than 120 kingdoms. So many countries, as long as the Pope writes a piece of holy text, they will regard Muxi City as a heresy, and His Majesty's ruling foundation will also be declared illegal. At that time, our southern neighbor, Lone Rock City, will be able to cut off our trade routes with naval troops; and the cavalry of the Holy Acropolis can pass through the military fortress of Fort Watch, and step into the Moon Creek Plain without any natural dangers and defenses, Silver Ring City The North Stone Mine and even Muxi City will be completely exposed to the arrows of the enemy army."

Cumberland's expression became serious: "So, isn't the future of Muxi City dark?"

Emerson was silent for a while, and then said: "Facing this disadvantaged situation, Muxi City has three solutions."

"Three ways?"

"Let's talk about the worst way first. If His Majesty's northern border strategy goes smoothly and the puppet regime can gain a firm foothold in the north, then Muxi City will have a final retreat. If, I mean, if everything develops in the worst direction, we may have to abandon Muxi City and move all the domestic population, technology and wealth to the northern border..."

Cumberland's eyes widened: "Give up Twilight City? You know what you're talking about?!"

Emerson glared at him: "I said it! This is the worst way! I think His Majesty also has the same idea, so he opened up a second stronghold in the north for the retreat of the Muxi Kingdom one day..."

Cumberland rubbed his forehead: "Let's talk about the other two methods!"

"Let's talk about a slightly better way. Right now, the "King Faction" that originally remained neutral in the Holy Acropolis has gradually turned to the "Liberal Faction" and the "Ecclesiastical Faction" as the old king's health deteriorated day by day. The mission led by Dieng supports the Liberal Faction, and the Church Mission naturally supports the Ecclesiastical Faction. The two are currently evenly matched, but according to the information sent from the front, the situation is not optimistic. Strive for a buffer barrier. Of course, I'm talking about the best case scenario."

Cumberland folded his arms on his chest, and shook his head helplessly: "The throne of the Holy Acropolis cannot be determined simply. Didn't you say that there is a last resort?"

Emerson was silent for a moment.

Cumberland cast a puzzled look.

Emerson raised his head and looked at the cross in the middle of the meeting room: "The last way is to overthrow the church!"