45. The Ignit Federation shaking the West Continent
The Empire, once ridiculed as the most stupid nation, began to soar, and other nations quickly lost their luster.
Still, the southern countries could accept it up to this point.
As long as they couldn’t stop the rise of the empire, it was inevitable that they would weaken.
But the problem was that something was happening that I could never accept.
While the revolutionary forces were active, they were trying to collapse their own system, and criminal organizations, including pirates, were trying to gnaw away at their country’s power.
In order to prevent this, I even gave up irons, but the situation was getting more serious.
It was because something unpredictable even happened to the intelligence departments of the southern kingdoms.
“Mercenaries flocking to the empire!”
“Wandering knights wandering in darkness. In order to advance to the next level, we must have an audience with the Emperor!”
After following the emperor’s training proved to be effective, many flocked to the imperial capital to meet the emperor.
At the report that countless people were flocking to see only him, Kariel put on a puzzled expression.
“Is this for real?”
Kariel looked at Tarion with absurd eyes.
“That’s right.”
When Tarion replied with a pleased expression, Kariel’s face frowned.
“Such nonsense… … .”
“It’s not completely nonsense, is it?”
“It is, but… … It’s not as effective as the rumors say.”
At Tarion’s words, Kariel sighed and said.
After seeing Glenn and the Duke of Wilkshire, I expected that he really had great abilities.
I did everything I could to put Surt’s words to the test.
It started with the Capital Defense Forces.
The Central Army, the Police Force, and later even the mercenaries in the capital were tested.
The conclusion was that it wasn’t even a fraudulent ability.
The timing was right for Glenn and the Duke of Wilkshire to begin tearing down the wall, and the knights and shadows in the imperial palace only had a change of heart due to their high loyalty.
However, some of them have made significant changes, and some have actually moved up.
‘Were they all fire-related abilities?’
Magicians, swordsmen, or those who possess flame-type magic.
They made significant changes.
In any case, it was true that there were those who met Kariel and raised their status, or those who were frustrated took up arms again.
Whatever the probability, people only look at the successful ones, so it was enough for the rumors to be false as if there was hope for the emperor.
So, from mercenaries to wandering knights and adventurers, a variety of people gathered.
If they had been alone, chaos would not have come to the Western Continent.
As some of the knights of the Southern Kingdoms escaped to the Empire, things began to grow.
This was happening in all the countries of the Western Continent, but Talos was the most serious of the three.
“You really believed that rumor and went to the Empire?”
The Marquis of Altan made a puzzled expression.
Those who are swayed by the rumors that if they participate in the emperor’s training, they will gain something.
The problem is that this caused another problem.
“The Temple of Fire! Beyond the empire, to the entire western continent!”
A large banner hanging in the Imperial Square.
Ignit’s Temple of Fire. They began preparing to expand beyond the empire to other countries.
After the current emperor ascended the throne, he quickly expanded his power, but now he has the power to reach other countries.
Unexpectedly, however, there was not much opposition to the Temple of Fire in other countries.
The biggest reason is that they were not obsessed with divine power like Seongguk. However, he did not force them to worship only the religion of fire.
Their request was simple.
“Are you really a member of the temple simply by believing in fire?”
“exactly. Fire is everywhere. There is nothing more stupid than classifying by divine power.”
The mercenary was moved by the fire priest’s words and looked at the pattern engraved on his arm.
This is because the pattern that only priests or paladins receive is engraved on his forearm.
The mercenary who received the blessing of fire immediately felt the energy of fire within his body.
“Really.”
The mercenary’s face was wide open at the energy of fire that he felt in his body.
“May the blessing of fire be with you on your way… … .”
At the priest’s words, the mercenary bowed in greeting and disappeared. Others who saw it also asked the priest if they could receive the blessing of fire.
Contrary to their wishes, not everyone could receive the blessing of fire.
Existing imperial people have a high probability of embracing the aura of fire, but in the case of people from other countries, it was possible only if they were born with the aura of fire.
But that was enough.
「The Temple of Fire does not discriminate!」
“We will provide equal opportunities to all!”
This announcement of the Temple of Fire gave hope to those who were tired of the caste system.
Revolutionary forces were created in the countries of the Western Continent, but there were also those who hated their radical actions.
But the Temple of Fire was different.
“If you believe in fire, everyone should be guaranteed a fair chance.”
Many people were influenced by their logic that the difference between power and power is unavoidable, but at least equal opportunities should be guaranteed.
In fact, the current emperor, who was praised as a saint in the Temple of Fire, was also trying to give as many opportunities as possible to the people of the empire.
As a result, many people started shaking.
“Your Majesty, the oppression has begun in Talos.”
Kariel smiled at Tarion’s report.
“What about Roteon?”
“Not yet. It seems that it will take more time because we have strong information control.”
Roteon responded to the Empire’s shaking operation with information control.
But how long will it last?
As long as they couldn’t completely block the merchant, they had no choice but to break through.
“Is the Holy Kingdom still there?”
“That’s right. I have strong faith in the sun god.”
As a country that worships the sun god as the main god, it was not easy to enter the temples of fire.
“Take an approach that the sun god and the fire god are not very different.”
“I will deliver that to the Fire Temple.”
Tarion bowed his head and retreated at Kariel’s command.
“It’s coming sooner than expected.”
I thought I would be able to implement my plan at least 2-3 years later, but the plan sped up as unexpected circumstances broke out.
The problem is that this isn’t all good.
“The problem is that the preparations of the empire are not over… … .”
Kariel muttered and frowned.
By destroying the mage tower and bringing the interests of the nobles, the foundation was laid.
But it took time for people to grow. It took time as this was not a job that could be done with money.
Even now, engineers are gathering in the capital one after another, and it is developing rapidly, but more people were needed to speed up growth enough to satisfy Kariel.
“Would you like to try something like this?”
Already, the Empire was moving toward a policy of giving preference to the capable.
The nobles were blocking it as much as possible, but even this was what Kariel intended.
Rapid change is bound to cause problems.
That is why the aristocracy slowed down the reform and adjusted the pace.
However, Kariel is thinking of unraveling the reins.
“Aristocrats… … .”
There was a high possibility that nobles would rebel.
Since he had made many concessions even now, he had to give the nobles something to be satisfied with.
Even if the aristocrats were resolved, the problem remained.
There was no way they could stand by and watch other countries take out their technicians.
They would try to stop it at all costs, and if it went with an unstoppable flow, there was only one answer.
“It is also a problem that the war is accelerating.”
trouble here
Will we have more time and go to war at full strength? Or will you go to war while your enemies are unstable?
The damage could have been reduced if all the precautions were taken and war was waged.
Conversely, if the war is advanced, it will be possible to intervene in the eastern continent more quickly.
“You have to choose between reducing the damage or preparing for a disaster more quickly… … .”
Cariel, who was struggling with a problem that could not be easily decided, hurriedly called the chief of staff.
“Call the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of the Army.”
“Yes!”
At Kariel’s command, the servants hurriedly disappeared to summon the three ministers.
After a while, the ministers gathered in the office and the meeting began in earnest.
“If we bring in engineers from other countries, what should we give to the nobles?”
“We will have to loosen the bidding restrictions on national projects a bit more. Some businesses, including loans, will have to be steered in favor of some nobles.”
“Will that be enough?”
When Kariel looked at the Minister of Home Affairs with a tilt of her head, he shook her head.
“Some of the powers of the nobility will have to go back to the level of the past.”
“Hmm… … Then I guess I can’t do it… … .”
“Still, this will be negotiable.”
At the words of the Minister of Home Affairs, this time I looked at the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“Even if the nobles persuaded them, how long can they quell the opposition from other countries?”
“It is difficult. A war might break out soon.”
“Even if I give you a few concessions as an apology?”
“… … Then it may take some time, but it won’t last long.”
Kariel was troubled by the Foreign Minister’s words.
“If the war is pulled, how much more damage is expected than if it proceeded as planned?”
“At least 30 to 40 percent more damage will be done.”
At the words of the military commander, Kariel swallowed her silence.
“Should we go as planned?”
At Kariel’s words, the three ministers bowed their heads.
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Just then, the Foreign Minister gave his opinion with his eyes shining.
“Your Majesty, isn’t the reason you are thinking about this now to speed up the stagnant technological development?”
“right?”
“Then, isn’t it necessary to call in an engineer to the capital?”
Kariel’s eyes widened at the Foreign Minister’s words.
“right. You don’t have to.”
“What if engineers from other countries didn’t necessarily need to come over to the Empire?”
“Let’s use the neutral ground?”
Kariel, who understood at once, smiled.
Then, the Foreign Minister further explained his thoughts.
“If you set the southern region of Tria as a neutral zone for the southern kingdoms… … .”
“What if we build a tower with our engineers there and gather engineers from other countries?”
When a rather interesting picture was drawn, Kariel smiled brightly.
“Not bad. Servant!”
“Yes! your majesty.”
“Call the finance minister right now.”
Cariel, who gave the order to bring the Minister of Finance, looked at the Minister of Home Affairs.
“The nobles may object, so try making a way for the nobles to participate in the tria.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs has been making concrete plans for what we just said. The minister of the military, calculate how many troops the three countries can balance in the neutral zone.”
“Yes!”
Kariel, who nodded at the two people’s answers, started a meeting to materialize the plan in earnest when the finance minister arrived.
And as the plan became more and more concrete, Kariel was convinced.
‘Maybe I can shake the southern kingdoms even louder.’