The Martial Unity

Chapter 2350 Commencing Command

Chapter 2350 Commencing Command

"Well, I just promised that we would attack the Shionel Confederation if the nation allies with those that aim to destroy us," Rui replied calmly. "I suppose that deterrence of yours is not doing you that much good, huh?"

The prime minister stared at him for a second before smiling. "...I don't think so."

Rui eyed him back intensely. "I think you're bluffing." The prime minister grinned. "I don't think you were authorized to make threats in this meeting."

"I'm sure that the guildmaster will love to hear that when we deploy our prophetic resources to inflict as much damage with as few people as possible." Rui shrugged. "Calling real threats a bluff is a good way to get yourself killed."

The two sides continued sparring with each other verbally, trying to undermine the other side's position and credibility while opting to garner as much optical and rhetorical dominance as they could.

Meanwhile, the guildmaster fell into thought, considering everything that he had been hearing.

Admittedly, he didn't expect Rui to rely on threats. Thankfully, they were palatable.

No one would blame the Kandrian Empire for targeting nations that were contributing to its destruction.

If anything, it was the norm for such action to be taken.

Nations were fragile, and defense involved taking the enemies out before the battle began. In the case of the Kandrian Empire, they had the Silas Clan, which allowed them to execute tactical missions that involved the assassinations of just a few people, including himself. This would ensure that the next guildmaster was firmly pro-Kandria, allowing the Kandrian Empire to gain a new ally.

Of course, with a powerful Martial Sage protecting him it was anything but easy. However, it was still very well within the capabilities of the Kandrian Empire, especially with all the power that it possessed now. In other words, the guildmaster would face danger and hostility no matter which side he picked. The Britannian Empire's stick was bigger, of course, but the Kandrian Empire had a bigger shield.

On top of that, he hadn't forgotten the benefits and incentives that the Kandrian Empire had promised. If he was going to be attacked anyway, he would much rather go with the side that promised him greater riches and treasures in exchange for his support and alliance. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Yet, he also hadn't forgotten the free-trade agreement that the alliance very straightforwardly offered.

Both sides had sticks, shields, and carrots of varying sizes that ultimately summed up to be equal enough that any difference was entirely negligible.

In that case...

"I have made my decision."

His gaze shifted to the beaming Rui. "I have decided to bet on your potential. Kandria's potential. Do not let me regret it."

Rui's grin widened. "I won't. You can rest assured of that."

The air boiled with jubilance for the briefest of moments.

Until it was swept away by a wave of danger and peril.

"He may not let you regret it..." A whisper escaped the prime minister. "But I will."

Rui froze, breaking into a cold sweat.

His heart started beating harder.

His nerves began tingling, prickled by the sharp atmosphere.

His instincts warned of impending danger.

"What..." Rui's eyes widened at the Britannian Prime Minister. "What have you done?"

Edward smiled, opening eyes filled with bloodlust and malice.

He pulled out a communication artifact, activating it.

A single command escaped him.

"Commence the attack."

RUMBLE!!

The prime minister smiled while Rui and Guildmaster Bradt froze with shock as the very world around them began tremoring with fear.

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