Rebirth Of The Noble Mage Behind The Scenes-Chapter 323 - 98: Incitement

After finishing, the Grey Mist fell silent, looking towards the mysterious Leader sitting at the head.

"Did you hear that?"

The Leader nodded, his icy gaze sweeping over everyone present. Even though he wasn’t physically there, everyone still felt a slight chill.

"Changes in the Net of Destiny cannot be hidden. The High Rank Prophets of the other two empires will not overlook this point either.

This means that the high command of the Gloria Empire will soon realize that there is still an issue with the ruins."

"And now what we need to do is to figure out what exactly is hidden in the half-completed ruins before they react."

"But Leader, the defensive strength of the ruins has become increasingly formidable; it’s very difficult for us to explore covertly."

The second person in a black robe on the right spoke up, voicing the biggest problem everyone was currently facing.

Perhaps it was because of the upcoming major competition at the Pamir Academy or for some other reason. Although the exploration had ended, the Ninth Rank Professionals of the Empire did not immediately depart but temporarily stationed nearby.

Simultaneously, as the Dark Beast Tide receded, the Gloria Royal Family issued an order: to expel foreign enemies with all their might and, when necessary, to use the vestiges left from the Ancient Magic Empire era.

Since the location where the Meteor fell is within the Magna Province in the territory of Gloria, it is completely within the rules for the Empire to use vestiges-level strength on its own soil.

If the other major forces also used their vestiges to confront each other head-on, that would amount to a direct declaration of war against the Empire.

Given the size of the three major superpowers of the Continent, if the two empires went to war, it would inevitably be a Continental-level war.

A bloody outcome like that is something no force on the Continent currently wants to see.

At least, before they are truly ready, no one is willing to rashly start a war.

Thus, in such a situation, the Empire quickly cleared out many foreign Ninth Rank Professionals.

Perhaps some Ninth Ranks used magic to disguise themselves and quietly infiltrate the Empire.

But before another unusual occurrence in the Meteorite Ruins, it’s unlikely any Ninth Rank would want to stick their neck out and annoy the Empire at this sensitive moment.

When someone started speaking up, others also couldn’t help but begin sharing the various difficulties they encountered.

Listening to everyone’s negative remarks, the Leader, wearing a dark gold mask, showed no emotion, but his gaze turned somewhat impatient.

"Hehe... I am sorry, but everyone, the problem we are facing can actually be boiled down to one statement.

That is — the Empire is not in enough chaos!"

At that moment, the last person on the left side of the long table, who had been silently listening all along, suddenly smiled, interrupting everyone’s words with a statement bold enough to shock anyone.

With Zero’s words, the room suddenly went quiet, and people couldn’t help but turn their heads in surprise.

The issue pointed out by Zero was clear in most people’s minds, just no one had brought it up.

To bring it up means taking responsibility for their words, but Zero didn’t care, or rather, that was his intention.

The Leader also looked at Zero a bit surprisingly, as this wasn’t something he had orchestrated, but entirely an action taken by Zero himself.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

"The Empire’s counterattack is fierce, and the defense of the ruins is strict, isn’t that because the Empire is not chaotic enough, allowing them to be concerned with other matters?"

With a deep glance at everyone, Zero’s words suddenly took on a hint of frenzy.

"Since the Empire is not chaotic enough, then let’s make it chaotic enough!!"

Under his fanatical gaze, indifferent to life and death, many High Rank Professionals felt a chill in an instant.

Zero, ignoring everyone’s gaze, suddenly stood up, uncharacteristically walked a few steps, reaching the opposite end of the long table, facing the Leader from afar.

Though he stood at the end of the long table, his imposing stance was as if he held the premier position.

"Support the independence of the Resistance Army to distract top-level attention. Stir up smaller nobles to form alliances against the Great Nobles—weren’t we already doing these things?"

As he spoke, Zero slightly spread his hands.

"Previously, I carefully studied the system of the Gloria Empire.

The Royal Family is supreme, followed closely by the Four Great Families, and then the nine Marquis and hundreds to thousands of Earls, Viscounts, and so forth."

"Each of these nine Marquis is at least Ninth Rank, some even at the Ninth Rank Limit. However, whether in terms of territories or resources, they are far inferior to the Four Great Families.

I wasn’t able to gather more intelligence about them, but logically speaking, would they truly be content with this situation?"

Looking at the thoughtful and surprised expressions of many members, Zero vigorously waved his hand.

"So, now they have a perfect opportunity.

Soon, everyone will know there is a problem with the meteorite ruins. Normally, even if excavated, the greatest benefits would go to the Royal Family and the Four Great Families.

But now, the Royal Family and the Four Great Families haven’t found the key location first, thus they have a chance.

If any Marquis obtains the secret of the ruins, their strength could instantly rise to the level of the Four Great Families. Who could resist such temptation?"

"Hmph, if your insight is just as you’ve presented, Zero, then I must say, your vision is much more superficial than your previous performances!

Even if they acquire the secret of the ruins, aren’t they afraid of the repercussions from the Four Great Families and the Royal Family? Moreover, what if the things in the ruins cannot be immediately converted into combat power?"

Listening to Zero’s words, the third person on the right side of the long table, Dark Abyss, scoffed disdainfully and skeptically interrupted.

"Your doubt is well-founded, Lord Dark Abyss, your question indeed shows more intelligence than your previous demeanor."

Zero nodded politely to him, then amid the strange gazes of the others and the furious glares of Dark Abyss, he provided a detailed explanation.

"The Marquises might usually refrain from expressing their dissatisfaction due to fear, but now, with a clear revelation from the Net of Destiny, they have enough to wager on.

A single or two Marquises cannot contend with the Four Great Families, so they can temporarily form a secret alliance.

Not too many are needed, just four or five ambitious Marquises joining forces can sufficiently challenge any one of the Four Great Families."

"As for the repercussions from the Royal Family and the Four Great Families. I think the Royal Family has probably long harbored thoughts of weakening the Four Great Families.

If a Marquis indeed successfully acquires the secret of the ruins, then the Royal Family would instead come forward and shield him from pressure from the Four Great Families."

Zero’s tone gradually heightened and was full of seduction.

"Therefore, what we need to do is to secretly contact the Empire’s Marquises and ’help’ them temporarily unite."

"The logic is simple, all contradictions stem from an imbalance of interest distribution. Then we can indeed persuade those who gain less to unite and overthrow those who gain more."

"By then, with the Four Great Families and the Marquises weakened from infighting, smaller nobility forming alliances to fight against the rule of the Great Nobles, the Royal Family busy managing the intensity of domestic consumption, and the Resistance Army rampant plundering inside the realm.

How much strength would the Empire have left to defend its borders? Surely it can’t rely on the always neutral Professional Academy Alliance?"

As he spoke, Zero smiled, but due to the projection, others couldn’t see it.

"The defense of the Empire is like an extremely rigorous fortress. But if every brick in the wall has its own ideas... then even the strongest fortress will crumble without being attacked!"

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