This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 270

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Chapter 270

Translator: Yonnee

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This time, Ethan asked a question.

“Are you planning to use Resa to calm this situation?”

The grand duke straightforwardly explained the imperial family’s plan.

—Exactly. The Resa base in the Venzen territory has just been completed, hasn’t it?

As the grand duke spoke, Reina’s eyes widened as she mentally replayed the recent events like a film.

‘Ah… so that’s why!’

Even amidst the chaos in the Bezak domain, the grand duke and the emperor had strongly pushed for the establishment of the Resa base in Venzen, as if preparing for something.

‘Perhaps… they foresaw this crisis.’

Previously, Emperor Tria had said:

—The first of the dragonfolk all know. It’s imprinted in our instincts.

Perhaps Emperor Tria had also foreseen the mana reduction. That might be why, despite the nine households bickering, the imperial family had guided Resa’s progress.

‘Due to the dragons’ urging, Duke Carter, Lehman and Jeremy have essentially been sidelined from this war because of Resa.’

But regardless of the backstory, the important thing now was that this situation presented a crucial opportunity for Resa.

At that moment, Ethan made a weighty remark.

“It will start with coal briquettes.”

From commoners to nobles, most people used magic stones instead of wood fuel.

So, with the mana reduction, the biggest issues people faced were undoubtedly food and the biting chill of autumn nights.

—First, distribute coal briquettes and essential supplies for free from Resa, as a public service.

“If public perception of Resa improves, do you plan to officially collaborate between the imperial government and Resa?”

Ethan indeed showed his experience as a public official.

“That’s right. Ultimately, survival is the most important thing for living beings.”

So, put up a message like, ‘Let’s all set aside our differences and overcome this adversity together.’

“Turning a crisis into an opportunity is a specialty of humans.”

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Unsurprisingly, the two factions in the Bezak territory soon scattered.

Regardless of their desire for higher status, how could they focus on war when their people were on the brink of starvation?

Fortunately, Grace’s side disbanded in disarray, whereas Reina’s faction withdrew upon her command.

With the standoff over, Reina supplied her allied territories with coal briquettes and essential goods.

“We don’t have enough supplies. So, please set aside your noble dignity for a while and only use what you need to survive.”

To prepare for Resa’s full-scale activities, they had produced and distributed consumables like coal briquettes across the nation without a set usage period.

‘Acquiring the mines from the Dwarven Principality was a stroke of luck.’

Thus, while supplies were ample, distributing them all at once would lessen the dramatic impact.

“The Resa encampment has been receiving stable distributions of coal briquettes and essentials. The chaos of the past few days is also subsiding.”

Reina put down her glasses and asked calmly.

“What about the anti-Resa faction?”

“It’s utter chaos. According to Branch Manager Jeremy, the Bohr territory’s people are increasingly requesting to move to the Venzen territory.”

In this era, relocating was not easy. It required permission from both the departing and the new territories.

“How are Bohr and Jehardt?”

House Liam quickly changed their stance, with Ethan’s father stepping down to make Ethan officially the new duke.

‘And that seamlessly shifted House Liam’s position to pro-Resa.’

Though it was an obvious maneuver, it was still significant. Therefore, Ethan and Reina accepted the Liam Dukedom without issue.

“House Jehardt seems to have taken inspiration from Liam.”

They were even more extreme.

Instead of the current heir, Eli’s father, or the next heir apparent, Eli’s older sister… they transferred the marquisate to Eli.

“Rather than admitting their mistakes, they refuse to submit.”

“They don’t want to ask for help.”

Liam reported the situation of the Bohr Territory next.

“But House Bohr remains immovable.”

As expected, Grace wouldn’t surrender easily.

“It looks like I’ll have to go to Bohr myself.”

Although not all nine households needed to join Resa, Bohr was the home of Reina’s closest friend and, apart from the Chantra domain itself, the place where she had spent much of her childhood.

In other words, it wasn’t something she could easily discard.

“Will you be alright? Who knows what Minister Grace might do.”

“Unless she has the ‘Goddess’s Compassion’, nothing can stop me. Especially with the mana reduction now.”

Few knew Grace was behind the infamous ‘saintess kidnapping incident’—Ethan, the imperial family, Duke Carter, and Ethan’s parents. Even Reina’s parents were unaware.

“It’s time to start shaking them up with the cards we have.”