NOVPUBHis sharp eyes pierced through the rising mist, staring directly at Lanci and Talia, and shared with them the latest confirmed intelligence.
Before parting with Lanci Tata, he had to exhaustively share all the intelligence he knew with Lanci and Tata.
Among them, as an intelligence Cardinal Bishop, Toriyado would more likely provide intelligence assistance to the Cerryti Empire and not necessarily appear on the battlefield.
Although his intelligence had indirectly landed the Bishop of Destruction, Ivanos, in a tight spot, time had proven that the intelligence from Dimensional Bishop Toriyado was indeed accurate.
And the Night Bishop of the research division, although not having stated a position, had been in the territory of the Cerryti Empire for many years, hence he is also suspected to have already joined the side of the Cerryti Empire.
"If we were to consider just the Eastern Front’s battle situation, we wouldn’t see the true frightening strength of the Cerryti Empire. After all, most of the War Gods and the Cardinal Bishops are stationed at the Western Hub Zone’s frontline."
Nigel continued to remind Lanci,
"The Cerryti Empire’s heartlands are far more dangerous than the Eastern region, and you must also be cautious of running into Cardinal Bishops from the Rebirth Church."
According to the intelligence from the Allied Forces, the holder of the Original Tablet-Wood, Withered Bishop Nedodichka, and the holder of the Original Tablet-Corrosion, Archbishop of Decay Farmer, are both level 88, while the holder of the Original Tablet-Space, Dimension Bishop Toriyado, is level 87.
Just thinking about how besides the Twelve War Gods, the Cerryti Empire had these other monsters, in the recent days, it made Nigel’s brain throb with pain.
"Why does the Cerryti Empire have the capability to open multiple battlefronts simultaneously, if they just focused on one and hit it hard, couldn’t they punch through the whole world; what are their decision-makers thinking, meow?"
The Cat Boss lifted its head and interjected with a question.
Nigel did not respond to the Little Black Cat.
After all, it was just a little black cat, and many things were hard to explain to it.
"When it comes to alliances like the Kingdom Joint Council, declaring war on one is almost equivalent to declaring war on all. If you read more history books, you’d realize that you can only surprise attack one at the beginning, and after that, whether the attacking side wants to or not, they will have to face multiple fronts simultaneously."
However, Lanci was patient. Facing such a naïve question, he would also answer carefully,
"Moreover, for the Blood Clan, the faster the power of Cerryti is depleted, the quicker they can accelerate their infiltration into the Cerryti Empire. So, they might be hoping that the frontlines between the Cerryti Empire and the Kingdom Joint Council alliance become even more intense."
Of course, Lanci’s analysis might not be accurate.
Because things like war and strategy, when analyzed by people from future generations, are subject to differing opinions; no participant has an omniscient viewpoint.
Perhaps many years later, historical tests would feature questions about this war, and even those involved in the questions wouldn’t be able to answer correctly.
Right now, the main forces of the Cerryti Empire were concentrated on breaking through the Western Hub Zone, and in the Eastern region, the Cerryti Empire could be said to merely be suppressing it. Their strategy was clear, aimed at preventing the Eastern region from having the strength to assist the Western Hub Zone.
The Cerryti Empire’s surprise attack targets were also located in the central plains’ nations, all conducive to the conquest of their biggest strategic target, the Western Hub Zone, the Camberra Kingdom.
The hustle and bustle outside the window had long since quieted down, leaving only the conversation among the three echoing in the office.
"No matter what, Lanci, you need to be psychologically prepared that even if you do have an identity that allows you to infiltrate, it might be quite different from your actual appearance and age. Moreover, the Capital Bulerida of the Cerryti Empire has a special Forced Dispersal Barrier, so if you want to infiltrate, using magic to disguise yourself would pose a very high risk; you’ll need to adopt a more sophisticated form of physical disguise."
Nigel was still a bit worried about Lanci’s safety.
He hoped Lanci understood the dangers of going deep into the Cerryti Empire.
Once caught in enemy territory, even if Lanci were very powerful, he would be thrown in prison.
"Don’t worry, Nigel, you don’t know yet that I also have the skills of a beautician. Whether it’s magic disguises or physical preparations, I specialize in both."
Lanci said with a laugh, unsurprised.
He had long heard that the Cerryti Empire had magic engineering technology different from that of the Kingdom Joint Council alliance, even calling it the Imperial Department of Magic Engineering.
But he had been researching how to enter the Cerryti Empire for a year already.
"..."
Talia looked at Lanci with confusion, but then she thought about it: considering how good he was at drawing, it wouldn’t be a surprise that he knew how to apply makeup and disguise.
"What can you achieve by going to Bridal?"
Hearing Lanci’s reply, Nigel also became certain that Lanci’s goal was indeed the Cerryti Capital, Bulerida, as he had speculated.
Whether it was the Empire or any kingdom, in core city-state regions similar to the Floral City Pariel, aside from exceptional circumstances and specific locations, one could not arbitrarily use force, and once large-scale magic was misused, what one might face next were trials and executions.
"Although I’m not particularly fast at sneaking into a home, if they really don’t care about me, there will be trouble,"
Lanci shook his head and replied.
"..."
Nigel fell silent for a moment and finally nodded his head.
Despite not wanting a friend to risk his life while he had to act as the instigator, it seemed that Lanci had already made up his mind.
"In that case, Lanci, I’ll arrange for you to be our special spy for the Poseen Kingdom Army in my capacity as Lieutenant General of the Poseen Kingdom capital’s defense force. I am your only contact person. No matter what the situation of the war becomes, as long as I am alive when the war ends, I will be able to prove your identity on behalf of the Kingdom Joint Council. Moreover, if you need any information or support along the way, I will arrange for our other spies within the Cerryti Empire to pass messages to you, and you will be the superior of the Poseen informants. Only you can instruct them; they cannot take the initiative to meet you,"
Nigel said solemnly, his gaze fixed on Lanci.
This was not simply providing Lanci with an identity; it also entrusted him with a significant mission.
"Don’t worry, the alliance will prevail, the Empire will fall!"
Lanci clenched his fist and said confidently.
Seeing Lanci’s resolute demeanor, Nigel’s eyes became moved and complex.
"Yes, we will definitely repel these invaders and defend our homeland!"
Nigel tried to hide his own emotional fluctuations. Lanci’s sense of mission and responsibility seemed to be infecting him, stirring his thoughts.
"The alliance will prevail, the Empire will fall."
He and Lanci clasped hands, tugging at each other, and all difficulties seemed to melt away at that moment.
"I’ll be waiting for you to return to Floral City."
Nigel added, believing firmly.
"Cat Boss, you see, this guy is pretty normal in Floral City, but if he wants to be abstract, he can also be very abstract."
Cat Boss was convinced that Lanci, the pest, was more reassuring when thrown into the enemy’s camp.
He shouldn’t be staying in his own half of the South Continent; rather, he should live in the opposite half.
"What kind of name could he make for himself?"
Talia asked Little Black Bread with disdain, her head lowered.
She had listened to Lanci and Nigel talk for a long time and couldn’t believe that even the usually timid Cat Boss was so optimistic about Lanci this time.
Was it because they, the Lan Cat, had once been to the Protoss Empire on the Northern Continent together?
Logically speaking, aside from the three months of travel time, the influence that Lanci could have gained in the Protoss Empire was limited. Listening to Hugh, who was reluctant to mention the past, the biggest contribution Lanci had made was helping him take over Herram Prison.
"...Tata, you now remind me a lot of myself when I first set off."
Cat Boss seemed to recall some not-so-pleasant memories and began to choke up, gradually becoming speechless.
It felt that even if it spoke, Tata wouldn’t believe it.
Back then, it didn’t believe that Lanci could transform into a dragon with the change of the wind.
Until it witnessed the grand legendary documentary, The Legend of Rocky McCarthy.
"Well, I do want to see what you, lad, can accomplish in the Empire, whether you can make me cook more food."
Talia crossed her arms with interest, sizing up the man.
It would be yet another bedtime story to tell Hugh.
