This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 266
Chapter 266
Translator: Yonnee
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“Honey, let’s light the fire with the tools developed by the Saintess instead of the magical ones!”
“Alright! I’ll go to the Resa Consortium right away!”
* * *
“The will of the gods, whether as a plausible excuse or not, works in our favor. Let’s use this opportunity to get close to the Nine Families.”
“Yes, Father. With the current division among the Nine Families, one of them is bound to fall behind, and if we’re lucky, we might take their place.”
* * *
“We must make a choice. Remaining indecisive will only lead to our downfall.”
“I agree with the Elder. While House Penfound’s position is strong and they can remain neutral without harm… for us, eventually…”
“We will be left behind without gaining any allies.”
* * *
“Child… bear with it a little longer. The merciful Saintess said she can heal your pain without healing magic.”
“Cough… Really?”
“Yes. Your father has gone to the Resa Consortium in Venzen territory… he will surely bring back that ‘medicine’.”
* * *
Thus, the initiative Reina had launched spread across the entire empire.
Some were fed up with being second best for years, others wanted to finally reclaim a deep-seated humiliation, and some simply made a choice for survival.
However, regardless of their reasons, all joined in the event known as the ‘Crack in the Nine Pillars’ to protect their own interests.
And so, all the empire’s attention was focused on the central meeting room of the Resa headquarters in the Bezak territory.
“A surrender letter has arrived from another family under Jehardt.”
“We’ve also received a covert telegram from Count Venzen, who is in a standoff with House Bohr, indicating contact from the Chegen Viscounty, a vassal household of House Bohr’s.”
“Furthermore, even within the Liam territory…”
More favorable news for Reina’s faction continued to flow in.
Yet, for some reason, neither the messengers delivering the news nor Reina and the representatives of the nine households receiving the reports looked particularly pleased.
“In summary, thirteen families have pledged their active support, and forty-seven families have sent secret letters offering covert cooperation.”
As the report concluded, Count Worrell and Reina, seated at the head of the table, sighed deeply in unison.
“Numerically, we do have the advantage, but…”
The count muttered with a groan. Despite being 80 years old, he had a strong and glossy head of hair, befitting his status as a general.
By rank and position, he should have been seated third among those gathered here, but he was entrusted with overall command due to his extensive experience.
“The core families under the Nine Households remain immovable.”
As he stated, those who had pledged support, whether active or passive, were minor vassal families within the territories of the nine households.
Indeed, why would the favored ones turn their swords against their masters? Their power and status were secure as long as they remained loyal.
“Through national temple communications, the commoners and devout believers have turned to our side.”
“But that’s just moral support. There’s no actual military backing from them.”
At most, a few holy knight orders from various religions had joined the war effort.
This was understandable, as it was harvest season. Missing this crucial time would mean not only spoiled crops but also hunger until the next year. What choice did they have?
“This is all the strength we can muster.”
Eli, who had been quietly observing the situation, finally spoke up.
He examined the map spread out on the table and the pieces representing each family.
“Objectively, we are at a disadvantage.”
Although they outnumbered their opponents, in terms of quality, their forces were barely half as strong.
This was even with the presence of Ethan, Reina, and Eli—a swordmaster—in their faction, which had barely elevated their overall strength.
Without these three, the Resa faction’s forces would be nothing more than a ragtag bunch.
“However, the world doesn’t always go as predicted.”
Eli himself was an example. Born a wolf that devoured its lioness mother, he had become the strongest lion.
The empire’s history itself was ‘unpredictable’.
If things had gone as humans predicted, the dragons would never have interfered in human affairs, and the ancient kingdoms would not have fallen.
“And most importantly…”
Eli stopped himself from saying more, closing his lips again.
‘It’s not time yet.’
Knowing Reina’s character all too well, he swallowed the information he was about to reveal.
“And most importantly, we just need to do our best.”
In Eli’s view, their situation was not entirely hopeless.
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