Chapter 838: Torturing the Heart
Since the beginning of the war, Kino has frequently appeared in public, and the fear of the world has become the perfect nourishment for the triple shackles of emotional harvest.
The admiration and respect in the hearts of friendly troops, the despair and fear of the enemy before death, and the scene of turning the tide of the battle by oneself, just like the death of the god of death, all make the awe value increase tremendously.
The war has been going on for more than half a month now, and Kino has harvested the emotions of countless people. The three values of respect, fear, and awe in the triple shackles have exceeded 100 million.
Putting aside fear and awe for the moment, Andre's attempt to use blockade tactics to consume the rebels was absolutely impossible.
Kino's respect points can be directly exchanged for items. The rarer the item and the higher its technological content, the more respect points it requires, and vice versa.
The most basic supplies like food are simply not too cheap.
It can be said that even if Andre keeps the blockade for another five or ten years, he will exhaust the entire strategic reserves of Doguland, and the rebels will be able to eat two bowls per meal, and eat one bowl and pour another bowl.
Of course, Kino didn't really intend to drag Andre to death.
The range of human emotions is limited. There is a saying in the art of war in previous lives: one will make a strong effort, then it will weaken, and three times it will be exhausted.
The slaves in the rebel army are not professional soldiers and do not have the patience to fight a protracted war. Even though they are full of enthusiasm and want to cut off the shackles that have been on them for thousands of years, their momentum is extraordinary.
Once time passes and the slaves are contented with the status quo after having enough food and drinks every day, this momentum is likely to disappear. If Andre seizes this and launches a surprise attack, the army may be completely defeated.
Moreover, the time to summon Fitch is also limited. This time she devoured the elite Trojans headed by Edward at Fengyun Pass. She also devoured many humans in the subsequent wars. Her strength will definitely increase sharply. The awe value required to summon her next time will be limited.
It will soar sharply, and I am afraid that the awe value of more than 100 million is not enough.
There is also the Far East Dynasty. They are silent for the time being. If the fight goes on for a long time and this foreign dynasty gets involved, the situation will only fall into further chaos.
Therefore, you must find an opportunity to expand your results and take the initiative in your own hands.
"Squeak——" Just as Kino was studying the sand table, the door of the command room was pushed open. He had already identified the person coming from the gentle footsteps, and a faint smile appeared on his face: "Good evening,
Little princess. Or should I call you in advance...Her Majesty the Queen?"
Solandel couldn't help but smile: "You are joking, I am neither a princess nor a queen now, I am just a commoner who has been deprived of my identity."
After more than half a month of recuperation, Solandel's current physical and mental state has improved significantly compared to the embarrassing appearance when she first arrived in Twilight City.
However, the innocent and brilliant Ninth Princess who lived in fairy tales is no longer there. The vicissitudes and fatigue of the world have always been with her, leaving permanent traces in her eyes.
Except for the initial greeting, neither of them spoke. The atmosphere was silent for some reason. Kino looked back at Solandel and asked, "You seem to have something to say. Do you have anything to do with me?"
Solandel's eyes were a little complicated. She lowered her head and rubbed the corners of her clothes, and whispered: "I...I have a lot to say, but I don't know where to start. During this time, you have been controlling everything.
The situation, protect me from the wind and rain."
"I really appreciate your dedication to me, so no matter what you do, I will support you... And I also know that people like me who hide behind and are protected should not talk too much. Just...
..”
Kino had already heard what she was saying and interrupted her directly: "There is no one else here, you can say anything you want - you don't agree with me letting the slaves massacre the nobles of Twilight City?"
Solandel lowered her head, and her voice was so soft that she could barely hear it: "I just think...not all nobles are bad people, and some innocent people should not die like that..."
Kino: "But this is war. Good guys, bad guys, guilty, innocent... everyone can die."
"And you should be very clear that that is our strategic method. In order to deter the monolithic nobles, we must do that."
"Now some nobles are intimidated and choose to surrender in Kaicheng when we arrive. I will give them dignified treatment.
"But if they no longer cooperate in the future, I will let the massacre in Twilight City happen again. You should know this."
"I know...I know..." Solandel murmured, her voice trembling a little, "I talk too much...I believe in your decision, as always..."
After Solandel finished speaking, she was about to leave. Kino came behind and put his arm around her shoulders. He gently held her chin with his other hand and rubbed his index finger on the soft red lips. He leaned over to Solandel.
In your ears, the voice was filled with unprecedented depth: "You must always remember that this is your war. We are fighting for you, and everyone died because of you."
"So, if you have concerns in your heart, you shouldn't be perfunctory or evasive, otherwise these concerns will always be with you. You need to give a definite answer, both to me and to yourself."
"Do you want me to put away my blade and show mercy to my enemies?"
Solandel trembled, the confusion and struggle in her eyes became more intense.
She unconsciously held Kino's hand tighter and tighter, until her nails on the back almost dug into his skin.
Finally, slowly, her body relaxed. Even though the amplitude was small, she could still feel her shaking her head.
A dangerous smile appeared on Kino's face. He lifted up Solandel's long white-blond hair with his hand, put it against the hair that smelled of laurel flowers, and smelled it. His amber eyes seemed to be burning:
"You have finally grown up."
Solandel closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the confusion and struggle had faded away, replaced by clarity.
Kino came to the sand table and waved to her: "Come, let's take a look at the situation."
Solandel walked over and said with some shame: "I actually want to do something to help you, but with my current ability, I'm afraid I can't help you with anything."
"It doesn't matter, you can stay here and talk to me." Kino looked at the sand table and said, "Of course, if you have any ideas, you can tell me directly."
Solandel thought for a moment and whispered: "I have been wondering during this period, are we missing something in this war?"
Kino: "What do you mean?"
"Reason." Solandel explained, "Throughout the history books, there is always a reason for the battle for the throne. For example, the excuse is to claim that there are rebel ministers in the palace, and to raise troops in the name of 'purging the king's side'. Or they claim to be orthodox,
Claiming that the current king's position is unfair, he marched to conquer it."
Chapter completed!