Kapitel 34: The Attitude of the Elaydric Kingdom II

"That's how it turned out. He intends to use this situation to forge a more comprehensive partnership with my kingdom. Such collaboration is difficult to achieve. Interesting! I don't believe he wants to work with you. Apparently, he has a completely different mind." Voran had not anticipated such a direct response to his letter.

One aspect of the letter that piqued Voran's interest was military cooperation to counter the Edarecia Kingdom's power. Voran was well aware that the Kingdom of Edarecia possessed far greater power. Instead of making more enemies, he made more friends. Voran desired to unite the Sevaeni Kingdom and the Elaydric Kingdom in order to contain and overcome the power of the Edarecia Kingdom.

Of course, the current development has taken him by surprise. He did anticipate the Elaydric Kingdom's attitude to be similar. Only, he expected it to take a long time to obtain this cooperation. He brightened his face as he read some of the other things in the letter.

Cooperation is about more than that; it also includes several things that pique his interest, such as trade between kingdoms. Voran wanted to meet the king, but he didn't want to go to their kingdom because it would be fraught with dangers and disadvantages. After spending some time reading the contents of the Diplomat's letter. Voran asked the Diplomat to take a break. On the other hand, he reflected on the cooperation that the Edarecia Kingdom's king had hoped for.

"It's not easy to form this kind of collaboration, but it's necessary. Who knows what will happen in the Kingdom of Edarecia. I also lack intelligence in that location, making it difficult to track their movements. How do I deal with the problems that arise as a result of this lack of information? The Kingdom of Edarecia is not to be underestimated or provoked!"

Voran deliberated long and hard about how to work with the Elaydric Kingdom and deal with the Sevaeni Kingdom. He wanted these two kingdoms to assist him in his attack on the Kingdom of Edarecia, which had the most land and military power that could not be underestimated. He estimated his military strength to be in the hundreds of thousands at the time, but the vast majority of the soldiers had no combat experience.

Voran could only make educated guesses about the Edarecia Kingdom's military because he lacked specific information. He estimated their strength to be twice as great as his army's. Voran believed his kingdom could send 100,000 soldiers, but he lacked military talent, making this extremely risky. Meanwhile, he was certain that a kingdom the size of the Edarecia Kingdom would have an abundance of talent.

As a result, he was concerned. It was difficult to deal with such a powerful and vast empire. Voran felt compelled to eliminate their power in a single fatal blow, or else things would only get worse. He was very careful in plotting a conspiracy to destroy the Edarecia Kingdom; he obviously wanted the biggest piece of the cake. Even though he was inviting two kingdoms, he needed to be ahead of the others.

He suddenly remembered Selek Valaunter as he was thinking about it. The old man's strength and abilities would be extremely useful, but he was skeptical that Selek Valaunter would accept him as his king and master. If Selek Valaunter admitted it, it was difficult for him not to think about the old man. He already had a special plan in mind for him, which would be of great assistance and comfort to Selek Valaunter.

"I guess I should see him again and see if he still wants to work for me and serve my kingdom. It would be a shame if he rotted to death in prison. His ability means a lot and will be extremely useful. Giving him a high-ranking position isn't a bad idea either."

Voran returns to the prison in the evening and finds Selek Valaunter imprisoned with chains on his hands and feet. Every visitor could tell by his thin face and long, unkempt hair that his days were not going well. Voran's expression remained unchanged as he descended the stairs and met Selek Valaunter. His eyes flashed with erratic coldness, and his sharp nose moved in sync with the movement of his thick lips.

As he descended the stairs, his broad chest shifted slightly, rising and falling in time with his steps. Voran does not frequent bars. From outside the bars, he just stared at Selek Valaunter. Previously, he had brought the Selek Valaunter family under his control, thanks to Mival Belloc's assistance. He had no intention of killing them; in fact, they had their own uses that were far more profitable than killing them.

How did Select Valaunter's situation become so dire? He compared his current appearance to that of the old former Marshal. Voran fixed his gaze on him in a calm manner. Voran had a difficult time replacing this old man's place in the minds of the people of Aran Province (the former capital of the Arannor Kingdom). He created a more orderly territory. Salauster will be divided into administrative regions, cities, and provinces.

"The old hero vanished and became pitiful. Even though he is pitiful right now, he is undeniably dangerous. It's like wielding a two-edged sword. This can be advantageous, but it can also be detrimental. Even though he was dangerous, exploiting him would be extremely beneficial to the kingdom. Furthermore, he has the potential to be a significant figure in my life. I should be able to entice him to my side now!" When Voran saw Selek Valaunter's condition, he muttered.

After a brief pause, Voran opened his mouth and exclaimed, "Valaunter's choice! You're like a dormant beast! No, rather than falling asleep, I was forced to sleep. I promised you at our last meeting that I would give you an important position that would quench your thirst! I've returned to say it once more. Be my man, and I will give you the position of Regional Governor of the Aran Province! How about that Selek Valaunter, the former Marshal of the Arannor Kingdom?"

Selek Valaunter took a deep breath and exhaled heavily. However, he did not respond. Voran waited for him quietly, unconcerned about what Selek Valaunter might say. He also did not threaten Selek Valaunter's family. Voran has his own ideas about how to solve the problem. It wasn't easy to persuade Selek Valaunter to join him. Voran waited patiently for Selek Valaunter's response.

"Governor of the Territory? Oh… You've conquered every realm and incorporated every region into your kingdom. The speed should not be underestimated! You want me, and I've said it before, isn't Mival Belloc enough? I'm not going to serve you!" The response was harsh, and the expression on his dirty face was fierce, especially the sword-like gaze in his eyes.

"Think about it: the residents require a spiritual figure on whom they can rely. I'm already involved, but if you want to join. What will occur? You know, their life is not easy, and they will have a better life under my rule! Don't you want to see it for yourself, Valaunter? Your son is also a member of the military. I suppose you should be aware of that."