Mage Veigar

Chapter 843 Attacking the Heart
The Empire, the Immortal City.

The fall of Xila City was too great a blow to the empire.

Among them, after Tiers led 400,000 troops to break through and handed them over to Eldir, he chose to commit suicide by taking poison because he could not bear the huge self-blame and pressure. This was undoubtedly a further blow to the empire, which already had no one available.

Morale among the troops was low.

The whole country was in panic.

Senior military officers also turned pale with fear when they heard about the Jialan Army. Some senior officials have secretly sent their children to the West to prepare a retreat for themselves.

in short.

From top to bottom, except for Eldir and Foster Nolan, I am afraid no one really thinks that this war can be won.

This is fatal to a country and an army.

What made them even more desperate was that they were unable to rebuild their morale and start over.

Because there was a piece of news recently.

Vega of the Kingdom of Jialan knew how to use people and treated the surrendered troops well.

Two former lieutenants of the Imperial Navy made some insignificant contributions just because they surrendered to the Kingdom of Jialan. A soldier named Chiwo was awarded the rank of brigadier general and served as the de facto chief of staff of a brigade.

Another soldier named Kaga was also awarded the rank of brigadier general for his heroic fighting. He is now the commander of a brigade and is mainly responsible for urban security in the city of Xila.

At the same time, due to the surrender of both people.

The families of the two men were able to survive, and have now become the undisputed first and second families in the entire Xierla city. As for the other families, of course they were all wiped out without a single one left.

This attracted attention from across the empire.

Some officers who no longer believed that the Empire could win began to find ways to surrender to the Jialan Kingdom, especially those colonels and generals. Because two naval lieutenants could receive such generous treatment, as high-level officers in the army, wouldn't they be able to take a higher position than they are now if they surrendered?

The worst thing about everything is comparison.

The army, who looked down on the navy in their hearts, naturally believed that if they surrendered, they would definitely get a higher position than those two people.

It is not known whether Vega's move to promote Kaga and Chivo was intentional or unintentional, but it directly planted the seeds of surrender in the hearts of officers at all levels of the empire.

Don't underestimate this seed.

When people have no way to retreat, they will burst out with extremely terrifying fighting power, which is commonly known as a fight to the death.

Once there is a way out.

Well, except for some die-hard fans, I'm afraid most people would just want to live.

Therefore, the current empire is on the brink of collapse.

Eldir and Foster have realized this, and they very much want to change the status quo. Unfortunately, neither holding a swearing-in ceremony nor organizing ideological work can reverse the atmosphere.

"General, what should I do?"

In the head of state's office, Eldir asked Foster dejectedly.

Only after he became the head of state did Eldir realize the pressure that this position of head of state brought.

Especially after he overthrew the three-power system, there was no one to discuss things with. Could it be that the three-power summit system was really more efficient than a one-man show? This made Eldir begin to doubt whether the decision he made was correct.

That's right.

At this point in the war, even the head of state began to lose his composure. "Mr. President, please calm down."

Foster sighed and said, "I think the most important thing you should do now is to get a good night's sleep and get yourself well. If you get sick at this time, the empire will really be over."

"How can I sleep peacefully at a time like this?"

Eldir's eyes were sunken and he answered breathlessly.

"Your Excellency, forgive me for being blunt."

Foster Nolan said angrily, "You are now the pillar of the entire country. As long as you hold on, the three armies will unite. If you give up, the three armies will collapse in the next moment, and there will be no need to fight the next battle. Why not surrender directly? This will also prevent more casualties among civilians and soldiers."

"surrender……"

Eldir's voice was drawn out.

boom!
Slamming his fist heavily on the table, Eldir gnashed his teeth and said, "For eight thousand years, the empire has been pushed to the brink of life and death time and time again, but it has always recovered. Vega Saint Laurent, a mere traitor to the empire, can never destroy our ten thousand year foundation in an instant."

"Your Excellency General."

Eldir launched a fierce attack: "I will set up a temporary National Security Department and put it in charge of the general. Anyone who disturbs the morale of the army will be executed, no matter what position they hold. At this time, I will never allow my troops to lose their footing. Even if I have to use high-pressure policies, I must stabilize the morale of the army. Especially those officers who are preparing for retreat, no one shall be spared."

"The Führer is wise."

Foster agreed.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. When soft measures are not enough to unite the entire army, high-pressure policies can only be used to control the army. Although this high pressure will explode sooner or later, as long as the ice and snow of the Jialan Mountains melt, there will be hope. At that time, he and the head of state will resign together to thank the world.

"I'll leave everything to you, General."

Eldir said weakly: "I will go down and rest now. The next two months will determine our fate. Success or failure depends on this time."

"Don't worry, Führer..."

Foster saluted and assured, but he had just said half of his words when the Minister of Intelligence suddenly rushed in in a panic.

"My Lord, something terrible has happened."

The intelligence minister's face was pale: "Vega Saint Laurent of the Galan Army has publicly sent a letter demanding our surrender, otherwise he will not rule out the use of war species and the use of the divine magic 'Disaster' to destroy our imperial capital."

"They want to, massacre the city?!"

Eldir's face changed drastically.

But in a flash he suddenly thought of something: "No! Absolutely not! In this extraordinary period, especially when the Western countries are going to invade the East next year, he would never do such a heartless thing and stand against the civilians. This must be a propaganda offensive. He wants to completely destroy the morale of our people and the army."

"quick!"

Eldir pointed outside the door and said, "Immediately control the source of the news. We must not let this news spread in the city, otherwise everything will be over. The enemy cannot break through our defenses. They are preparing to use psychological warfare against us."

"Yuan, Your Excellency, I'm afraid it's too late."

The intelligence minister said with cold sweat on his forehead: "This news has now spread throughout the city. Some civilians even demanded that the government surrender immediately. I came here to ask you whether to order a forced suppression."

"It's over, it's over."

Eldir muttered a few words to himself, then his eyes became blurry and he fainted.

(End of this chapter)