Mage Veigar

Chapter 728 Be Prepared
Imperial Army, Headquarters.

Foster received the latest intelligence only after losing almost 90% of his spies in the War City.

If this piece of intelligence had not been obtained with the blood of countless intelligence agents, he would never believe it was true, because the intelligence clearly stated that the morale of the rebels was greatly boosted and the military and civilians in the City of War were united.

"What a joke!"

Foster said angrily, "In less than seven days, the rebels who were pushed to the edge of the cliff actually completed a reversal and turned the situation around. Who can tell me what happened?"

Everyone was silent.

Of course, it was impossible for the intelligence officers to see the entire plan. The intelligence they brought back only recorded the daily changes in the attitudes of civilians and soldiers over the past seven days. They could not find out why the civilians had made a 180-degree reversal.

So no one could answer Foster's question.

Foster looked at the intelligence officer and said, "Major General, I need an explanation. Why did I only get the intelligence now about such a big thing? If we had gotten the intelligence as soon as the civilians' attitudes changed, we might have had to take countermeasures."

"Report to the Commander..."

The intelligence officer said tremblingly: "Seven days ago, the city of war was under full martial law. Coverdale's direct troops blocked the entire city, and our intelligence officers could not get out of the city at all. In addition, the rebel intelligence department cooperated with the garrison to carry out a large-scale cleansing operation in the city. Our intelligence officers suffered heavy losses. In order to obtain this intelligence, we lost almost 90% of our intelligence officers. We may no longer be able to control first-hand intelligence in the future."

"It was indeed a premeditated action."

Foster narrowed his eyes and said, "I didn't expect that the rebel leader was so capable that he used rumors to reverse the situation and thwart our strategy of losing no battle. It seems that the only way to completely end everything in the City of War is through a direct battle, which is what I least want to fight."

but……

The second half of the sentence was not said.

Foster always felt that there was something fishy going on, because this method of turning around morale in a short period of time seemed a bit familiar to him. He remembered that the one who liked and was best at using this method the most was the kid named Vega Saint Laurent.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Foster muttered to himself, "That kid is still in Saint Laurent City, and intelligence also shows that the army of the Galan Empire has not moved at all. This time, the rebel leader may have hit the jackpot by accident. Speaking of which, Coverdale seems to regard that kid as an idol. If that's the case, it's not surprising that he can do this."

"It's really haunting!"

Foster gritted his teeth and said, "You are so far away in Saint Laurent, but you have caused me so much trouble."

Blame everything on Vega.

Foster looked at everyone again and said, "Since the rebels have won the hearts of the people, I think we should fight quickly and decisively, and we must not give the rebels time to recuperate. Otherwise, in a few months, those damned mobs will swell to millions like weeds that can't be burned out, and we will suffer even greater losses by then."

"Lord Commander."

A staff officer suggested: "I think that since the enemy spread rumors that we did not fulfill our promises in order to deceive the support of civilians and soldiers, why don't we fight them in their own way? In the final analysis, what they said were all lies. We really compensated the civilians, and the more than 500,000 soldiers who surrendered were the biggest beneficiaries."

Foster frowned.

He said with some concern: "War City is under the control of the rebels. Even if we have evidence, it is difficult to guide public opinion under their noses. As long as our people show up, I am afraid they will be cleared out that night."

"This requires the efforts of the Major General." The staff officer looked at the intelligence officer: "I believe that with your ability, with evidence and witnesses, and with some sacrifices, you can still make the public opinion of the War City stand on our side again, right?"

"I will never agree to this!"

The intelligence officer said angrily: "You are playing with the lives of our soldiers. Do you know how difficult it is to train a qualified intelligence officer? This is asking them to use their lives in exchange for public opinion in our favor! We clearly have the strength to crush them head-on, so why do we have to use these unorthodox methods!"

"War requires sacrifice."

The two sides started arguing with each other again.

Foster stopped both sides at this time and said, "In this case, let's make preparations for both situations. On the one hand, the Intelligence Department will bring evidence and witnesses to the City of War to guide public opinion. On the other hand, we will order the entire army to prepare for war. In order to avoid more trouble, we must eradicate the rebels as soon as possible."

"Yes, Commander."

The two sides glared at each other, stood up and spoke in unison.

As Foster's order was issued, the Imperial Army began to make preparations for both scenarios.

Meanwhile in the city of war, Coverdale thrived with the support of the civilians. Not only did he reorganize his army, he also built several lines of defense in a short period of time in preparation for the upcoming war.

"Thanks, Your Majesty."

Coverdale smiled happily and said to Vega respectfully, "Thanks to you, the entire War City has been united and regained its lost spirit. With the high morale of the people now united, I am confident that I can resist the Imperial Army for half a year."

"Congratulations, Your Excellency."

Vega shook his head as he spoke and said, "Now that the people are in favor of us, Lord Coverdale, have you ever thought about counterattacking the Imperial Army? Simply defending will only prolong the time of defeat."

"It's not that I don't want to, but I just can't."

Coverdale said regretfully, "Your Majesty knows that we have survived until today with the support of civilians and the assistance of the two western countries. However, we have just suffered several defeats and lost nearly half of our troops. We are lucky to be able to survive the fierce attack of the Empire. We don't have the energy to attack them. All we can do now is wait for the opportunity to come."

"Then may I ask your Excellency, when is this opportunity?"

"This is a city defense battle!"

Coverdale replied firmly: "As long as we can resist this wave of attacks from the Imperial Army, according to the agreement, the two Western countries will definitely provide us with material support again, including the war airships we covet. With a large amount of resources, we will be able to quickly increase our strength and continue to grow."

Turn your gaze towards Vega.

Coverdale said firmly: "As long as the rebels still exist, there is still hope!"

That's right.

What Coverdale won’t say is.

As long as they hold out until Veigar launches a war of aggression against the Empire, as long as they hold out until the Empire has no energy to attack them, his rebels will have a chance to become the final winner. Unlike Veigar, Coverdale likes to attack instead of defend. He believes in striking back after the enemy is attacked.

(End of this chapter)