243 Episode 1 Diplomatic Destathes (1/2)

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It had been almost five years since his marriage to Cecilia.

Hercule frowned when he heard the report of the failure of the ”plot” in the Habila Peninsula.

In order to harass the Kingdom of Phallus and to ensure its future security, Hercule had been actively supporting the pro-Lemurian tribes in the Habila Peninsula.

In addition, he actively worked to increase the number of ”pro-Lemurian” tribes by promoting Messianism and supporting the study of princes from small kingdoms.

As a result of these efforts, the power of the pro-Lemurian tribes rapidly expanded in the Habila Peninsula. ......

It seems that a few weeks ago, the pro-Lemurian tribal alliance was defeated by the pro-Faals tribal alliance.

However, this color-coding of ”pro-Lemurian” and ”pro-Faals” is just for convenience.

In reality, the interests of each tribe are intricately intertwined. ......

This does not matter to Hercule, nor to Lemuria.

What is important is that the power of the Lemurian Empire has been greatly diminished in the Havilah Peninsula.

I thought it would work this time too, since it worked in Duiche. But it's not so easy.

Hercule had a successful experience in Duyce.

In Duyce, he had succeeded in uniting the anti-Fullerling warbeast tribes and creating the Kingdom of Duyce.

So I thought it would be possible to unite the anti-Fallus tribes in the Havilah Peninsula and create a pro-Lemurian ”kingdom” as well. ......

(Well, unlike the Fullerings, the Phallus did not directly invade the Habila Peninsula. The soil was a little different.

Originally, I didn't think it would work as well as Duyce did.

But even with ...... that in mind, Hercule sighed at the somewhat misguided ”failure”.

”Your Majesty. The tribes of the Habila Peninsula are asking for direct assistance.

Todoris said to Hercule.

It was Todoris who informed Hercule of the changing situation on the Habila Peninsula.

”By direct support, you mean military intervention?

”Yes, Your Majesty.

Sending troops is not so difficult.

Over the past five years, the Lemurian Empire's national strength, which had been exhausted by a series of wars, has recovered and the size of the army has been expanded.

However, the long period of peace has not slowed down its soldiers and generals.

For example, barbarians regularly invade the Taurica region.

To intercept them, wars are fought regularly.

And the generals under Hercule's command are also well rounded.

...... Perhaps this is the heyday of the Lemurian Empire's military power.

In other words, domestically, there is room for military action.

But diplomatically, it is a little more difficult.

(What will the Kingdom of Fars, or more strictly Sasan VIII, do?

If the Lemurian Empire decides to take military action, there is a possibility that the Kingdom of Fars will also take military action against it.

Eventually, the two countries might fall into an all-out war.

That is something that Hercule would like to avoid if at all possible.

Over the past few years, the border against Fars has become extremely strong. ......

Even taking this into account, the Kingdom of Phallus is very powerful.

(But threatening the ...... trade routes is a problem.)

Originally, Hercule intervened in the Habila Peninsula in order to protect his interests from the Kingdom of Phallus.

The religions followed by the tribes of the Habila Peninsula are similar to those of the Kingdom of Fars.

Culturally, they are more like the Kingdom of Phallus, and in terms of interests, they are pro-Phallus.

Hercule wanted to make this a Lemurian advantage.

He had no intention of turning the Habila Peninsula into Lemuria, nor did he intend to invade the Habila Peninsula.

But I don't know if this will will be conveyed to Sasan VIII.

Perhaps he will read that Hercule's intention is to dominate the Havilah Peninsula and will resist with all his might.

That is why Hercule did not send any direct troops, but only small support and intrigue.

More ......

Nowadays, it is true to say that it was a sequential deployment of forces.

”Todoris Todorianus. What do you think?

I think we should send an army.

Why?

You're the protector of Messianism. If we abandon him, ...... future diplomatic relations will be compromised.