Chapter 1333: Chapter 898: Calm Below

After that, the United Army successfully entered the Northern Fortress and joined forces with the Nobleman Army stationed there. Next, as long as they repair the Array beneath the Northern Fortress, they will be able to restart the Big Barrier.

Everything was going so smoothly that even the United Army heaved a sigh of relief. After all, they had reached their destination, and now they just needed to defend the Northern Fortress, wait for the Array to be repaired, and then activate the Big Barrier.

Although they didn’t encounter any danger, the achievement alone was enough to captivate anyone.

However, unlike the majority of people who were euphoric, there were always a few individuals with dark expressions, looking quite displeased.

Like Prince Algard, who appeared before Duanmu Huai now.

“What should we do now?”

Duanmu Huai spread his hands helplessly and looked towards Prince Algard. His plan was indeed meticulous, but the premise was that the Demon Clan would play along.

Now, since they are not playing along, what use are your plans?

It’s like you plan to go to a bar, get a girl drunk, and take her home. The precondition is that the girl goes to the bar with you. If she just goes straight home instead, no matter how effective your drug, it won’t be of any use, right?

“If that’s the case, then I’m not entirely without a plan.”

Prince Algard’s face was grim. He had initially planned everything well, but it turned out like this. He failed to weaken the Nobleman’s power; instead, they claimed all the credit… What on earth are the Demon Clan thinking? Humans really can’t comprehend them.

“If everything goes well, then after returning to the country, my father is bound to hold a banquet to celebrate.”

“That is…”

Although the process was a bit messy, the successful retake of the Northern Fortress was naturally worth a grand celebration.

“I will disclose publicly during the banquet that I have renounced the Elf Contract.”

Saying this, Algard revealed a cold smile.

“Weren’t they abandoning the Royal Sister because she couldn’t forge a contract with the Elf? Well, if even I have abandoned the Elf Contract, then I want to see what those Noblemen will do!”

“Hmm… And then?”

“In the worst case… I’ll have to rely on you.”

“……you want me to kill them all?”

“Yes, there’s no one else I can entrust this to but you.”

“……Aren’t you an adult? Don’t you have any trusted private soldiers or anything?”

“Those gathered around me are all part of the Elf Believer Faction against the Royal Sister; I have no say there. I can only pretend to be a Puppet that suits their desires on the surface.”

“You really have it tough.”

Hearing Algard’s sigh, Duanmu Huai shrugged his shoulders. Algard wasn’t acting like a Prince but rather like a spy amidst enemies. From this perspective, it was indeed impossible for him to attract any confidants. After all, the Noblemen regarded Algard as a flag bearer for the Elf faction; telling someone you want to rebel… might result in them betraying you right away.

However…

“Are you sure? If I take action, many people will die.”

Ever since verifying the connection between Magic Elf and Subspace, Duanmu Huai would no longer just stand by but actively support Prince Algard’s reform. Of course, if he was to act, it would surely mean a bloodbath for the entire upper echelons of Paretia. In this aspect, Duanmu Huai was a man of ‘Better to be wrongfully killed than missed.’

“Of course.”

“In the worst case, I can still escape, but you can’t.”

“That doesn’t matter.”

Prince Algard shook his head.

“Reform inevitably requires bloodshed; I want everyone to understand that the system of Elf Magic is no longer suitable for the current world. Mild reforms like my grandfather’s won’t achieve anything significant. If we want to completely tear everything apart, we must cruelly expose it all, only then will everyone understand the importance of this matter!”

Saying this, Algard clenched his fists suddenly.

“If my death can awaken others, then I shall not shirk it!”

“Tsk tsk tsk.”

Hearing Prince Algard’s statements, Duanmu Huai nodded with a flood of emotions.

It had to be said, it was somewhat of a spirit of ‘All national reforms were achieved through bloodshed. A reform without bloodshed has yet to be heard of, which is why such a country will not prosper.’

“What if your death is in vain?”

“Then let Paretia perish.”

Algard sighed.

“If this continues, the country will eventually perish. Since I can’t save it, it might as well be destroyed. If the Noblemen with Elf lineage die in large numbers, at least the world won’t continue like this.”

“Alright, since you say so…”

“Boom, boom, boom.”

Just as Duanmu Huai was about to say something else, suddenly there was a knock at the door, then Duanmu Huai swiftly moved back, vanishing into the dark shadows. When Duanmu Huai disappeared, Algard turned to look at the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Your Highness, Prince. The Array for the Big Barrier has been repaired and is ready for you to activate!”

The voice that came from outside was Viscount Julius’s, hearing his annoying voice, Algard frowned and then walked to the door and opened it.