Mage Veigar

Chapter 720 Heading to the Empire
"I agree to your army's request."

Vega's hand tightly clasped with the messenger's.

Faced with Coverdale's request, he really had no reason to refuse.

The first reason was that he wanted to contain the empire, so that the empire, which already knew that he was a non-existent divine wizard, would not be able to take action against the developing Galan Empire and the Galan branch led by Qilis Shangfang.

The second reason is that the Empire was his enemy.

There are now three forces left in the East. The first is the Empire, the second is the Holy Dragon Kingdom, and the third is the Jialan Empire.

If we really talk about comprehensive strength, there is no doubt that the Empire is still ranked first. Therefore, the Empire is a threshold that Vega cannot avoid in order to unify the East.

The more chaotic the empire is, the better it is for him.

Therefore, whether there is a written contract or not, the rebel forces must be his allies.

Now this ally invited him to fight against the Empire. Not only did they not want Vega to send people, they also didn't want him to pay. They just wanted him to be there to command. How could he not agree to such a good thing?

If you win.

The Jialan Empire will have more time to prepare, and the empire will inevitably suffer serious damage as a result.

It's no big deal even if you lose.

Anyway, he was using other people's soldiers and resources, so he didn't feel bad if the whole army was wiped out. Moreover, as a star-level shadow mage, he didn't worry about being left behind on the battlefield, so there was no reason for him to refuse Coverdale's request for help.

In addition to these two reasons, there is a third reason.

This reason is ridiculous, but it is an indisputable fact.

Veigar is so boring.

Politics, economy, construction... He has no say in any of these areas, and there is no war to fight in the Jialan Empire. Watching military exercises occasionally can boost morale, but the soldiers will probably get impatient if they watch too much. Besides, he can't be asked to lead the army in person to suppress the bandits, right?

If there is no war for a long time.

Both the sense of war and the ability to fight will degenerate.

Therefore, Vega agreed to Coverdale's request without hesitation, hoping to maintain his condition through the next war while improving his magic and mental strength. Even if he could not save the rebels, he would use this opportunity to severely damage the Imperial Army.

"When do we leave?"

Vega seemed a little impatient to return to the battlefield, and took the initiative to ask the messenger this question.

"Anytime."

The messenger looked a little excited.

He never thought that he would not only be able to invite Vega, but also be able to bring Vega back to the city at any time to report. In fact, before coming here for the second time, he had already determined that he would return empty-handed. After all, Vega was the king, and how could the king leave the capital?

It seemed as if he could see through the messenger's heart.

Vega continued, "But you and your leader Fudel are not allowed to let anyone else know that I am going to your army. Otherwise, I have the right to stop supporting you at any time."

"I understand."

The diplomat gave an affirmative answer at the first opportunity. He immediately understood that if Vega was discovered to have left Saint Laurent, the entire Galan Empire would be in turmoil, and this matter had to be concealed from others.

So on the second day.

Vega followed the messenger to the rebel headquarters, War City.

Following Vega were a corps of royal guards, former Imperial commander Haussmann Christian, and Major General Skoro Darnay, commander of the garrison of Shelantu City who voluntarily surrendered to Vega.

There were less than fifteen people in the group.

As for why he brought Hausman and his former subordinate Scolò Darnay, it was because Vega was worried about leaving them in the country. After all, 45 surrendered imperial troops were still in the country. Although Vega had removed 4/5 of the command power from these two people, as long as he raised his arm, the 45 imperial troops would surely be re-entered. At that time, Shia alone might not be able to suppress it.

Therefore, the safest way is to keep these two people by his side, and let Xia stay in the country as the queen. With her former status as the queen of the Holy Dynasty, and the assistance of Ilo and Menno, no one dares to do anything wrong in the court.

After everything is arranged.

Veigar had just begun his journey as an imperial rebel.

Da da da--

The crisp sound of horse hooves hitting the bluestone road echoed, which meant that Vega and his party had finally set foot on the territory of the rebel headquarters, the City of War, after a few days.

A pitch-black cloak.

Under the cloak was a black mask.

It was difficult to tell Vega's true identity from his appearance. From a distance he looked like a short dwarf. Coupled with his strange attire, he should have attracted the attention of passers-by.

But what is surprising is.

Vega did not attract anyone's attention, and there were very few pedestrians on the road.

It was not until Vega arrived at the gate of the rebel military government that he discovered that all the civilians had gathered there.

They held up banners, asking the rebel regime to surrender to the empire. Everyone in this group of people's faces was filled with anger. If it weren't for the army at the door fighting desperately to stop them, they would have probably been forced through.

But you can see it.

The faces of the blocking soldiers were full of humiliation and they had no fighting spirit at all. At this moment, if only one soldier took the lead in laying down his weapon, I am afraid that this guard team would immediately scatter and no longer put up any resistance.

"Is the situation really this critical?"

Vega said to himself as if he had suddenly realized something: "No wonder Foster has been able to hold back until now and not launch an attack. It turns out that he is prepared to wait for the rebels to collapse on their own so that he can accept their surrender without having to fight a single soldier."

Vega pointed at the group of people and asked the messenger: "These civilians have come to our doorstep. Why can't your leader just use violence to clean them up?"

"I don't know. The chief just said that soldiers are not allowed to use force against civilians."

The messenger had an angry look on his face. If it weren't for Coverdale's order, he would have been unable to hold back and taken action.

"Coverdale has some brains."

Vega nodded secretly, and he felt more in agreement with Coverdale. The most frightening thing in a battle is not the enemy, but having a stupid teammate. Now it seems that Coverdale is not a fool.

If he used violence to suppress him, Vega would definitely turn around and leave.

Because the lesson of the empire standing against the civilians is still fresh in people's minds. Moreover, the rebels have relied on civilians to get to where they are today. If they stand against the civilians, it would be tantamount to their own destruction.

Although……

Judging from the current situation, the rebels seem to have stood on the opposite side of the civilians. Even the soldiers have no desire to fight and want to kneel down and surrender to the imperial army. The people seem to have been captured by the empire.

but!

Vega thought this was not a big problem.

Civilians exist...

It has always been the easiest to fool.

As long as the city of war is still under the control of the rebels, Vega believes there are plenty of ways to make these civilians turn against the empire and regard the rebels as their saviors.

(End of this chapter)