What Rean told Cassius was roughly the same as what he told Reinhardt.
It mainly uses the "curse" operation method and emphasizes the "struggle" aspect. Other details, especially some changes within the empire, are not mentioned much.
Firstly, it’s because time is limited.
Secondly, after all, Cassius is Lieber’s third-in-command and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, so there are some things that are not suitable to be told to him.
This does not mean that Rean does not trust Cassius. On the contrary, if he did not trust Cassius, this meeting would not have happened.
But trust does not mean that there is no reservation. There are secrets between close relatives, let alone just brothers?
Cassius obviously knew this too, so Rean said that he listened quietly without interrupting the whole process, and even stopped Estelle while Agathe spoke several times.
It wasn't until Li En explained the entire mechanism and closed his mouth that he gently exhaled:
"I see, I almost understand the truth about the Empire's treasure. Indeed, like the 'Treasure of the Sky', it is an existence beyond imagination."
Because I have experienced it, I know that the more impossible it is, the more likely it is, and I have no doubts about Rean's statement.
His emotion is also the emotion of everyone, whether it is Laura, Levi and others who have heard it once, or Estelle and his party who have heard it for the first time.
But because Cassius spoke, they didn't say it openly.
If it was the situation like that of the old Class VII, I would have been amazed and gasped for air-conditioning. Now I am most stunned or whispering.
Cassius ignored the reactions of others and continued: "What do you want me to do?"
Rean used extraordinary means to gather at the border in the middle of the night. It couldn't be as simple as stating the truth.
This is just the beginning, gain trust, state your interests, and then the most critical, practical actions.
Both senior and junior brothers understand this.
"First of all, I hope that senior brother will take precautions. Within Liber, Liber's ally Kalvard, and even other countries bordering the empire, are all prepared to resist the empire's attack."
Prepared war and unprepared war are completely different things. Before the do-over, although the empire did not attack suddenly, it did not take much time from the promulgation of the National Mobilization Law to the official dispatch of troops.
According to Rean's assessment after his return, all countries are definitely not in a completely prepared state to face the empire with full firepower. If all countries can be more fully prepared, they can further contain the empire's offensive and reduce unnecessary losses.
The losses here are for both sides. The wider the battle lines are, the greater the burden will be on both the offensive and defensive sides.
If we can focus on a few points, even if each of them invests tens of thousands of troops, the losses will be much smaller - after all, this is not the era of cold weapons. Unless it is a last resort, no country will be stupid enough to use flesh and blood to resist
Gunfire washes the ground.
"Don't worry, I will arrange this as soon as possible." Cassius promised without any ambiguity, "Based on your estimate, how long will it take for the worst result to develop?"
"Not in the near future, but it won't take too long, maybe three to four months."
Rean didn't speak too fully. After all, before he comes back, he will definitely take action and maybe change something after coming back.
"I understand." Cassius nodded, "The inside story about the empire's treasure——"
"Brother, we will deal with the situation according to the situation."
If Li En dares to say this, he certainly has the confidence.
This kind of inside story is destined to be impossible to make public. Only a few high-level people in various countries will know it. Whether it is concealed or not makes little difference, and it is impossible to go to the emperor or Prime Minister Osborne for verification.
If you ask, they won’t admit it.
We can only hold back our caution and prepare secretly - it can only be done secretly, not openly.
There is no sign of it on the surface of the empire. If you suddenly prepare for war in a big way, it will leave a reputation for the empire.
The most that can be done is to send intelligence personnel to investigate.
But how can such a thing be so easy to investigate? The Empire is the most aggressive country in the Western Continent, and wars have been going on in recent years. Many countries have sent people to the Empire, but who has noticed the slightest clue?
"I only have one request——"
"I will not disclose the source of the information. I will only say that I learned it through special channels."
Talking to smart people saves worry, and tonight's meeting is enough to explain it all.
Cassius thought for a moment and then said: "Have you told Prince Oribat about these things?"
"Not yet, I haven't found the right time." Li En shook his head.
Oribat can also be trusted, but he has been severely suppressed by Osborne recently, and he is very frustrated. He is also closely watched from all sides, so Rean does not dare to alert the enemy.
"Look for an opportunity as soon as possible. If countries act in a targeted manner, he will be the first to be suspected."
"Got it."
Rean's mind turned around and he knew what Cassius meant.
Prince Olibat has a wide network of friends and has good relations with political figures from various countries. He has also always taken a clear-cut stand against the prime minister and the war. No one will be surprised that he does such a thing.
"Is there anything else you want me to do?" Cassius asked again.
Notifying all countries and making secret preparations is not a request at all, but rather a favor from Rean.
"Yes, I hope to get some advice from my senior brother to see if there is anything worth starting so that we can completely resolve the curse with minimal losses."
This is the main purpose of Li En's trip.
The Curse of the Empire is really disgusting. He thought about it for three weeks, but the progress was very limited, and it was all details, and the main body was almost untouched.
It’s not that Rean isn’t working hard enough or smart enough.
The reincarnation of Drekels, the genius of Osborne, who has been planning for more than ten years, is just the ending before his comeback, let alone Rean?
In desperation, he can only seek help from his opponent Cassius, whom Osborne gave the highest praise.
Cassius did not disappoint Rean's expectations, although the beginning was——
"It's such a difficult question. You think too highly of me, senior brother."
But next——
"I didn't expect the solution, but there is an idea to minimize the loss.
The key is how to define this 'spirit of struggle', whether it is the panic caused by war, or the real need for bloodshed, or something else.
As long as not all conditions are met, there are loopholes that can be exploited. Based on Liber’s experience, I personally feel that the so-called mechanism cannot be flawless.
When the Osares family, the ancestors of the Liber royal family, sealed the ‘Treasure of the Sky’, they never thought about lifting the seal, but it was finally unlocked.
In addition, you can also consider borrowing the power of other treasures. You just said that the "Phantom Flame Project" is to use Crossbell's "phantom" to stir up the "flame" of the empire. Since "phantom" can stir up "flame"
, other treasures may also be possible - although I think this hope is slim, it is also a direction that can be tried.
That's all I can think of for now. If there is more information, I might have other ideas. But since you didn't say anything, it means it's not something I should know."
"Thank you, brother, for your understanding."
Li En scratched his cheek, and both parties understood each other tacitly.
"How should I put it? He is indeed a rare strategist, and he has really benefited me a lot."
"It's good to have something to gain. If I think of anything else, I will find a way to let you know."
Cassius chuckled.
Things like coming and going must come and go. One-sided coming and going is destined to not last long.
"Thank you, brother."
"I remember you said there are two purposes, the other is-"
"It's a personal matter of mine - I've encountered some confusion in sword skills. I hope that senior brother will give me some advice."