Mage Lord: The Tech Tree is Skewed by Me

"What are the mercenaries in the North doing?"

Essex, Royal Palace.

When the latest news came from Riverdale City, Wilbert I felt that his head was itching, as if he was about to grow a brain.

"Who can tell me what's going on now?"

Wilbert looked at the equally confused ministers around him with a confused expression.

"Well……"

"this……"

After hesitating for a while, no one present could give a reasonable explanation for the current situation.

Because this news is too outrageous.

So much so that the noble men in these palaces even had doubts about their own world view and outlook on life.

yes! Why?

If the fight lasted for a few more days, River Valley City might have fallen, and the royal capital of Essex would have been exposed to the rebels.

However, the Northland mercenaries turned back at this most critical time, which was really puzzling.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. You think... according to the current situation, do the Northland mercenaries abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side?"

After a long time, Wilbert I asked with a hint of expectation.

"Your Majesty wants to counterattack?"

The Chancellor of the Seal on the side asked rhetorically.

Military Minister Yubel Haring went to the front line to supervise the battle, so at this royal meeting, Sylva Byrne, the Lord Privy Seal, was the No. 1 noble under King Wilbert I.

"Is it possible?"

Wilbert I was looking forward to this very much.

Ever since the Duke of Sorrowwind Castle rebelled, the kingdom's troops under his command have been retreating in succession. First, the north fell, then Brundik fell, and now they were beaten to the gate of the river valley.

Therefore, Wilbert I urgently needed a victory to consolidate his position and boost his own morale.

"Has your Majesty ever thought about whether this could be a play performed by the Northland mercenaries and the Duke of Sorrowwind Castle?"

"a show?"

The young king couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"Yes."

The Chancellor of the Seal nodded: "Use the mutiny of the mercenaries from the north as bait to attract the Kingdom's troops out of the city to pursue them, thereby annihilating His Majesty's most elite force with minimal losses!"

"The safest way at the moment is to stand firm and not fight, leaving the frontline war entirely under the command of Military Minister Yubel Harlem. Lord Harlem is a famous general in the kingdom, and he will surely make the most correct judgment based on the current situation. "

"Moreover, even if we take this opportunity to launch a counterattack, where can we attack? There is a vast plain to the north of River Valley City. Unless we can capture Brundick in one go, there is really no need to take the initiative."

The implication of the Lord Privy Seal is actually to refuse micromanaging.

Although he did not sincerely believe that this rebellion, which seriously affected the Duke of Sadwind Castle's international outlook, was a ploy to lure the enemy deeper, he could not afford to gamble.

And Wilbert I also couldn’t afford the gamble!

River Valley City has gathered almost all the military power that the young king can mobilize now, and there is no room for any mistakes.

after all……

Different from the Duke of Sorrowwind Castle's goal of a quick victory, the king's goal of obtaining the key to victory is actually to delay time!

When the rebels run out of food and supplies and their logistics collapse, Perel's rebels will naturally fall apart.

This was a strategy that was decided at the Royal Council at the beginning of this rebellion, and was unanimously approved by all the nobles, including the king.

…

Compared to the shock in the Royal Capital, the most confused of all people was obviously Duke Perel of Sorrow Castle who was currently in Brundik.

Why did the rebels suddenly break out on our front line while we were still fighting?

It can’t be said that I was caught off guard, it can also be said that I was basically unprepared.

"Sharp Coyle! This damn traitor! The evil spirit took away his soul! He is a nasty, shameless, despicable, cunning rogue! A villain with no loyalty at all!"

In Brundik, Perel was furious.

If it was a simple betrayal, Perel would not be so angry.

But the biggest problem is that the reason Sharp Coyle became the leader of the Northland mercenaries was all because of Perel's promotion!

Once upon a time, Sharp Coyle was just a cook whose family was ruined by the plunder of the Kingdom of Walras. If Perel hadn't spotted this man, he might be very successful in the future. Maybe Coyle would have died long ago without knowing it. What a nook and cranny!

And now, this person who was promoted by himself has betrayed him at this most critical time!

"And you!"

"Why are the supplies of food and fodder for the Northland mercenaries kept being delayed, and why are the reinforcements rushing to the front line so slow?!"

"This is a war! Not a war game! Not a random game!"

Soon, Perel turned his eyes and directed his anger at the noble next to him.

During the period when the Northland mercenaries launched an attack on Riverdale City, Sharp Coyle asked the Duke of Sorrowwind Castle for food and assistance more than once. After all, even the tough Northland mercenaries were in such a difficult situation. They will also suffer heavy losses in the fierce battle.

But……

Although the nobles in the north supported Perel's ascension, they all had their own considerations after all. Not only did they all hope to be the noble who achieved the first success, but they also reached a consensus on weakening the mercenaries in the north.

Therefore, almost from the beginning of the rebellion to now, from Brundick to Riverdale City, the most difficult battles have been fought by Northland mercenaries.

"Your Majesty the Duke..."

"The most important thing right now is to have Viscount Cummings's army withdraw quickly. Otherwise, if we rely solely on Brundick's defenders, it may be difficult to resist the Northland mercenaries."

After a long time, a noble finally whispered tremblingly.

“Viscount Cummings’ army cannot move!”

Perel suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a deep voice: "Viscount Cummings's army has cut off the connection between the central and western parts of the kingdom. If Cummings is allowed to withdraw, the future situation will be difficult to predict!"

"Does the Duke want to agree to Sharp Coyle's request?"

Hearing this, Perel couldn't help but fell silent.

For him, this is undoubtedly a dilemma.

In fact, as early as the beginning of the "armed parade" of the Northland mercenaries, the mercenary leader who betrayed him sent a letter.

Sharpe Coyle made it clear in his letter.

If the fight continues like this, instead of fighting a bloody battle in the royal capital, it is better to take the northern land directly.

He did not want to betray. His only request was for the Duke of Sorrowwind to mobilize all the troops still stationed in the north and conduct a comprehensive mobilization in the north of the kingdom, so that the private armies of the nobles and the northern mercenaries could attack Wilbur. An unprecedented all-out attack on the territory controlled by Te I.

But Perel has been hesitant and has never been able to make up his mind.

In other words, he has always been very conflicted in his heart.

Perel wanted to fight for the throne, but he also had the interests of the Andal Kingdom at heart.

After all, there is an eyeing neighbor to the north of the kingdom. If it is true that all troops are mobilized to move south as Sharp Coyle requested, then how should one respond if the Kingdom of Walras launches a sneak attack?

"Where are the mercenaries from the North?"

"You didn't allow us to have a direct conflict with the Northland mercenaries before. I'm afraid that in two days, Coyle's mercenaries will be able to reach Brundick."

Hearing this, Perel stood up suddenly and finally made a decision:

"In that case, I'll go see him in person!"

"I want to see if he dares to kill me, the Duke!"

Everyone: w(Д)w

Let me explain, I am not sick, and I am not making a mistake. The fantasy world should not be substituted for reality. There are many examples of people defecting in the Middle Ages, and the direction of development is completely different from reality. The starting point of the red line will not be drawn to the Slavic region.