dognovel Chapter 656 The Terrifying Power of Causality
Chapter 656 The Terrifying Power of Causality
Inside the study of Wyndam Palace, several ministers stood around a long ebony table in the center, exchanging hushed conversations about the distribution of provisions and military equipment on the border, their words revealing the composure of those burdened with official duties.
A series of clear footsteps approached from afar. Everyone turned their heads at the sound and saw King Midland walking steadily towards them, his face full of undisguised joy. Even his usually slightly furrowed brows were relaxed, and he exuded a light and cheerful aura.
Upon seeing this, all the ministers bowed in respect.
King Midland raised his hand to signal everyone to rise, his smile undiminished, and began to speak:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have summoned you here today because I have some very joyous news to share with you."
He walked to the main seat at the sandalwood table and sat down, saying in a light tone:
"I just received an urgent report from the front lines in Rona Territory. The Yoda Empire has made a huge fool of itself. Their General Atun is incredibly stupid, acting arrogantly and without any sense of propriety, and has actually pushed the military advisor sent by Heldran to his limit."
"The officer, having reached his limit, was about to kill him on the spot. In the end, it was only through the desperate efforts of the military advisors and soldiers on both sides that a life was spared. Otherwise, the Yoda Empire would have lost a commander."
The king paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the astonished faces of his ministers, before continuing:
"Speaking of which, the root of this matter lies with our Midland."
"A mercenary group within our territory has been operating in the area occupied by Yoda in Rona territory for some time now. With their flexible tactics, they have successfully repelled Yoda's army's attacks several times, completely cutting off Yoda's army's logistical supply lines."
"This has greatly helped the frontline troops. It has not only reduced the impact of Yoda on our lost territory, but also tied down some of Yoda's troops for our main force to attack Rona territory, reducing the pressure on the frontline troops."
As soon as he finished speaking, the king took a neatly folded parchment document from his attendant and handed it to the finance minister who was closest to him:
"This is a detailed report from the front lines. Take turns reading it and understand the situation carefully."
The documents were passed from one minister to another, each person reading them very carefully, occasionally exchanging a few words of opinion with their colleagues beside them, their faces showing more approval and satisfaction.
When the document reached Count Hohenzollern, he did not skim the summary like the others, but read it word by word, his eyes moving quickly between the text. He paid particular attention to the information about the mercenary group leader Griffith's identity, past experiences, and combat records at the end of the document. He read everything meticulously, from his birthplace to his achievements after the establishment of the mercenary group, and then to his tactical deployment in the territory of Rhône.
A moment later, Count Hohenzollern finished reading the document. His face showed no extra expression, neither praise nor doubt. He simply handed the document to the next minister.
King Midland witnessed this scene clearly. He had originally thought that Count Hohenzollern might feel dissatisfied or have other emotions upon seeing his son's officers defeated tactically by an unknown mercenary leader.
Unexpectedly, Count Hohenzollern remained calm and unmoved throughout, as if he didn't take him seriously at all, which disappointed the king somewhat.
After all the ministers had finished reading the document and returned it to the king, King Midland put down the document, looked around at everyone, and asked:
"Now that you all know the details, what do you think of this mercenary leader named Griffith?"
The ministers had already noticed the king's appreciation for the mercenary leader, and recalling the king's beaming face earlier, they immediately began to praise him.
The military commander spoke first:
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, this Griffith is a military genius who comes along only once in a century. At such a young age, he has led a mercenary group to achieve numerous feats. He is not only brave in battle, but also knows how to assess the situation. He has repeatedly defeated the Yoda army with the weaker forces, and he can also accurately strike the enemy's supply lines. His tactical vision and command ability are rare even in our kingdom's regular army."
Another minister immediately echoed:
"What the military commander said is indeed true. In the past few decades, we have never had such a young and promising general in Midland. He has not received systematic training from the regular army, but with only a mercenary group, he has been able to play such a crucial role in the complex battlefield environment of Rona Territory. If we can bring him under our command and cultivate him, he will surely become a pillar of the country in the future, guarding the kingdom and making unparalleled contributions."
"What's even more remarkable is that he acts decisively and without hesitation. On the battlefield, he can quickly seize the enemy's weaknesses and win with one blow. This adaptability and decisiveness are not something that ordinary people possess. It's as if the God of Light has blessed Midland with such a talent."
The ministers all spoke in unison, showering Griffith with praise.
At this moment, Count Hohenzollern, who had been silent all along, finally spoke, saying in a calm tone:
"What you all say is true. Griffith's abilities are indeed far beyond those of ordinary people. Whether it is tactical command or military management, he has demonstrated an extremely high level of skill."
"Since he has such abilities, why doesn't His Majesty promote him exceptionally and incorporate him into the officer system of our Midland army, giving him the corresponding rank and authority?"
"To go a step further, we can directly incorporate his mercenary group into the kingdom's new army, unify its organization and supplies, so that his talents can be better utilized and our army's overall strength can be enhanced, which is a win-win situation."
After listening to Count Hohenzollern's suggestion, King Midland nodded slightly and then said:
“Count Hohenzollern’s suggestion is insightful, but there’s no rush. The battle in Rona territory is not over yet, and this mercenary group can still play an important role on the front lines. Rushing to move them could affect the course of the war. It’s not too late to discuss this matter properly after the battle is completely over and the situation has stabilized.”
On the surface, the king spoke calmly and unhurriedly, but in his heart, he had already developed a strong desire to recruit Griffith, and his thoughts began to race.
He pondered to himself that Griffith came from the Blackwatch and fought his way up from the front lines. He was also skilled in guerrilla warfare in the mountains and could win against overwhelming odds.
Most importantly, Griffith had no background or powerful connections; he belonged to no noble faction and had no complicated social network.
Once such a person is brought under your command, as long as you give him enough trust and room to grow, he will surely serve you loyally and will not be coerced by other forces.
This is exactly the ideal talent I've been searching for all along; I must bring him under my wing no matter what.
He was convinced that if he could make good use of Griffith, he might become a military pillar like John, capable of leading the Midland Kingdom, expanding its territory and consolidating its rule, bringing immeasurable value.
The king's thoughts lingered on Griffith for a long time until a minister beside him gently reminded him of the progress of the meeting, bringing him back to his senses so he could continue discussing with everyone the follow-up supplies and troop deployment for the Battle of Rona Territory.
But the idea of Griffiths had already taken root in his heart, waiting for the right moment to be put into action.
Meanwhile, inside the palace in Helmington, John was sitting in his study, holding a detailed report about Griffith that had just been delivered.
He read through it word by word, a slightly shocked expression on his face, and blurted out instinctively:
"Good heavens, when did Griffith join Blackwatch?"
In his previous life, John had always been very confused about Griffith's experiences.
Griffith was only fifteen years old when he started the story, but he already had the ability to manage an army of hundreds of men. Whether it was tactical deployment, soldier training, logistics, or morale mobilization, he did everything in an orderly manner, as if he had been given a cheat code.
Unexpectedly, in this life, I came to this world and unexpectedly obtained the answer that had troubled me for so long.
John was filled with mixed emotions. The law of causality was truly terrifying, directly filling in the gap in Griffith's knowledge of military skills.
Just then, the study door was gently pushed open, and Theodore, the Lord Keeper of the Seals, entered, holding a record in his hands, and respectfully said:
"Your Majesty, I have personally handed over the documents you requested for the visit to the Kingdom of Midland to the Midland ambassador in Helmingen. He has arranged for a trusted confidant to deliver the letter, and based on the estimated journey, we should receive a reply from the King of Midland in about a month."
Upon hearing this, John looked away, nodded slightly, and casually replied with a few words to indicate that he understood.
After Theodore left, he looked out the window again.
His initiative to visit Midland was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a pre-planned one. His main purpose for the trip was to meet the witch named Flora, whom the Skeleton Knight had mentioned.