Rez is dead.

Although Bruno did not have much dealings with the young Norman emperor, and their relationship was far from harmonious,

but……

The news of Rez's death still made Bruno silent at this moment.

The Principality of Idar has never regarded the Third Norman Empire headed by Reitz as a strong enemy, but it is undeniable that as a member of the Alexander family, Reitz is indeed doing his best to save this empire that is on the verge of collapse.

.

And what a coincidence...

Rez Alexander, the emperor of the Norman Empire, not only met Bruno, a time traveler, but also the Church of Light, which had spent hundreds of years recharging its strength!

Perhaps this is the trend of history, an unstoppable historical pace.

In half a year,

The Principality of Idar overthrew the rule of the Poulson family, and the Church of Light set fire to the royal palace of the Norman Empire.

only……

For the former, Bruno is a participant; for the latter, Bruno is a spectator.

Different perspectives bring different moods. When he decided to launch the Basel Conquest War, Bruno was more excited and excited.

Because as a participant in the Basel War of Conquest,

Although Bruno was saddened by the death of Idar soldiers, but just like the "integrated mixed gains" and "separated mixed losses" based on the utility value function, when the gains of the Principality of Idar in the war far exceeded the price it paid

when...

In Bruno's heart, there is more pleasure and joy after winning.

However this time,

As a bystander,

As a member of the aristocratic class of this era, Rez's death left Bruno speechless for a while.

Rez's death seems to have little impact on the Principality of Idar, but in fact it will make the Principality of Idar face a more severe and urgent threat of war.

after all……

The existence of Rez can attract the energy of the Church of Light to the Principality of Idar, thus providing more time for the development of the Principality of Idar.

Bruno did not expect Rez to be able to resist for long, as long as he could hold on until the day when the Idar army completed the installation of new equipment.

Even just one day ago, the Idar Government Affairs Office had just decided to donate a batch of weapons and equipment to Rez free of charge in the name of a friendly neighbor.

But now...it's no longer needed.

Accompanied by Mundell, Bruno slowly walked into his study with extremely complicated emotions.

"Why did Rez die suddenly?"

After a while,

Bruno, who was staring at the map solemnly, suddenly asked.

"According to the news sent back by intelligence personnel, after the imperial capital of Saint Lawrence was captured by the Crusaders, the remaining soldiers led by Reitz began to flee north, hoping to flee to the Sogné Plain north of the Albona River to regroup."

"It's just that...the church doesn't intend to let Reitz retreat peacefully. A Crusader regiment affiliated with the Church of Light is chasing Reitz and others almost day and night, all the way to the banks of the Albona River."

"Where is Marshal Teodoro? If I remember correctly, he is not only Rez's teacher, but he is also one of the few famous generals in the Norman Empire!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty the Duke, as soon as the news of the Church of Light burning the Norman Palace came out, the second prince Rez fainted. According to Rez's instructions, Marshal Teodoro had already crossed the Albona River to the Sogné Plain in advance.

so……"

"So, has the Church of Light crossed the Albona River yet?"

"No."

Mundell shook his head.

The Albona River is located to the north of the Central Plains and has long been regarded as the dividing line between the Sogné Plain and the Central Plains.

Not only is its current rapid, but its surface is extremely wide, making it a more dangerous natural chasm than the Solon River.

After receiving Mundell's reply, Bruno thought quietly for a moment, and his frown gradually relaxed:

"Convene all generals with the rank of brigadier general or above who are stationed in Idar City on standby and tell Defense Minister Sara Coren that an emergency meeting of the Idar Ministry of Defense will be held in the Hanging Garden in an hour."

"yes!"

Seeing that his Lord Duke was so solemn, Mondale naturally did not dare to delay at all, he responded and left in a hurry.

But Bruno stood up in the study room,

He looked at the map hanging on the wall with great solemnity...

Rez died on the Albonne River.

This means that the situation on the mainland has quietly changed.

This also means that this vast land starting from Sogn Plain in the north, Kelvin Basin in the south, and Valens Plain in the east has become a land without one!

Nowadays,

The soldiers of the Crusaders have already entered the Kelvin Basin,

but……

Sogné plain, west of Valens plain...

These vast and fertile territories have not yet been conquered by the Crusaders!

Almost the second after hearing the news of Rez's death, Bruno realized that... this might also be an opportunity for the Principality of Idar.

Rez's death will definitely leave one less shield and one less buffer between the Principality of Idar and the Church of Light.

But Rez is dead after all!

What Bruno has to do now is to strive for maximum benefits for the Principality of Idar under the current situation, so as to restore the impact of Rez's death on the Principality of Idar as much as possible!

If nothing else,

According to the intelligence brought by the Idar CIA at the same time,

The Cecil Kingdom has assembled its troops in Carter Heights to prepare for war.

The Odin Empire also deployed tens of thousands of troops on the Armandche plain south of the Novkamen Mountains.

The Crusaders led by the Church of Light are devouring the fruits of victory after the war at a terrifying speed.

Obviously,

Almost all the forces on the continent are staring at the vast land left by the second prince Rez, and regard it as a piece of fat for them to compete for!

And Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, is naturally no exception!

Bruno's idea is actually very simple,

Rather than letting the church get it, let yourself get it.

Even if you can’t get it yourself, you absolutely can’t let the church get it!

Because in the interior of the empire, where the per capita cultural level has only reached the prenatal education stage, the brainwashing effect of the Church of Light will undoubtedly be magnified to the greatest extent.

The more land the Church of Light occupies, the more confident the Crusaders will be to attack everywhere!

and……

Bruno actually doesn’t want much,

The Basel Conquest War has more than doubled the territory of the Principality of Idar, which is really causing some indigestion.

so,

Bruno is not greedy either,

As long as we can capture the western part of the Valens Plains, that will be enough!

before that,

The Principality of Idar only occupies the eastern part of the Valens Plains, including Valens City, while the large territory in the western part of the plains is tightly held by the second prince Rez.

Although Bruno coveted that land, considering that he still needed Rez to act as a buffer, he never made any move.

And now...

Although the imperial army led by Marshal Teodoro still has the power to fight, it can't stop the eager gazes from all directions.

No fight now? When will we wait?

As long as Bruno can capture the entire Valens Plains, then the Principality of Idar will surely have greater strategic depth!

This has extraordinary strategic significance for the entire Principality of Idar.

…

The Idar people have never been afraid of war.
To be continued...