Volume 1: Three People Travel Together Chapter 116: Internal War Flares Up

  Rheinbach is a stronghold on the border of the Grand Duchy of Hamilton.

  It is located on one side of the canal "Daim River" that runs through the entire territory of the Principality of Bellmare from north to south, with a well-developed dock and shipping mechanism. At the same time, it is also located at the intersection of the territories of the Hamilton family and several queen's party nobles. Further north, more than 50 kilometers away, is the border of the Sess family. Many smugglers come here to rest their feet. It can be said that transportation is very convenient, with four roads and eight reaches, making it a typical commercial hub.

  The Hamilton family's garrison here was far higher than that of ordinary counties and towns, reaching the standard of a small city, with a guard force of two thousand people.

  To know that generally, earls' noble titles have only three thousand garrison troops in the main city. Two thousand is already a considerable number.

  There is such a garrison in place, and generally, nobles wouldn't dare have designs on Liushui County.

  However, just as Fiona and Middy returned to Rose Hill City with the seven major branches secretly vying for power and negotiating, the Seth family suddenly launched a military campaign, advancing by land and water simultaneously. The army of hundreds of thousands broke through the border in one day, penetrating nearly fifty kilometers deep into the Hamilton family's territory, and then took down this stronghold within a single day.

  In the past, the two big families also often had some friction on the border, and even had a confrontation of thousands of people.

  But this time it was an attack by tens of thousands of people, and even deeper into the territory of the Hamilton family.

  It can be said that this is no longer at the level of friction, but a real war.

  At the same time as seeing that secret report, almost everyone can judge that the civil war of the Kingdom of Bellmard broke out without any sign.

  As for the loss of the Scarlet Flame Legion, why did the Seth family, who had been at a disadvantage all along, dare to start a war at this time? The reason is also very simple.

  Because the Iron Duke has fallen.

  The Hamilton family, having lost its backbone, will inevitably become sluggish and may even produce high-level turmoil. If not now, when?

  But with the outbreak of war, all the intrigue and conspiracy seemed to have been revealed.

  The Saisei family ambushed the transportation of Mandrake people grass, causing the Iron Blood Duke to fall ill.

  It was the Seth family who secretly poisoned Martin, causing him to go berserk in the "Battle of Honor" and take out both Middy and Martin at the same time.

  All the evidence and motive point to the Queen's old nemesis, the Seth family. This also makes sense logically, because everything was manipulated by the Seth family behind the scenes, so they were able to seize the moment when Hamilton was leaderless and launch an attack at the most opportune time.

  Everything makes sense, but somehow, Midei always feels that something is off.

  This plot is too obvious to be called a plot.

  But more importantly, if the Sess family really had such great power to secretly manipulate the Iron Duke into a critical condition and at the same time interfere with the battle of honor in Rose Hill Castle thousands of miles away, then it would have become the first noble family of the Kingdom of Bellmard long ago. Why has it been struggling for a hundred years and always falling behind?

  In the shadows, Medici felt that there seemed to be a pair of gloomy and indifferent eyes watching over the vast land of the kingdom. They sat idly by, even inciting civil war, just so they could reap the benefits when the Queen's faction and the Senator's faction were exhausted from fighting each other.

  Who could it be?

  The Delos Empire?

  Is there something else hidden in the dark forces?

  Mi Di went through all the possible factors in his mind, but still couldn't come up with a definite conclusion.

  After all, the civil war in Balmoral, who doesn't want to take advantage of it? However, how big is the ambition, how great is the ability, how much has been laid out before, and how strong is the energy, these factors, even Middy can't judge.

  Although he was a reincarnator, Mi Di was only an unknown minor character in the civil war of his previous life. He had no access to many high-level intelligence and could only drift with the tide. Therefore, what he could do this time was just to infer based on the outcome of that year.

  But now, after rebirth, with self-improvement and changing one's fate, the butterfly effect's influence has become greater and greater. The future is like a lighthouse in the fog, where the light can be vaguely seen, but it is always difficult to capture its exact position.

  It seems necessary to make those behind-the-scenes black hands reveal their true intentions in the next war.

  Mi Di secretly made up his mind and quietly set a strategy.

  However, this strategy also faces a problem - whether the strongest elite of the Hamilton family, the "Golden Branch" army with the name of the First Legion of the Kingdom of Bellmare, is willing to obey the command of this outsider?

  As they thought so, a massive fortress like a dormant giant dragon appeared in the sight of Midi and his party.

  Fulong Fortress, garrisoned with 25,000 elite soldiers, is the first fortress of the Kingdom of Balmare that intimidates the entire northern territory.

  Headquarters of the Golden Branch Army

  As its name suggests, even if a giant dragon comes here, it will have to crouch and lie down.

  This is the foundation and dominance of the Golden Branch Army.

  In the magnificent war hall supported by giant pillars that neither of them could embrace, more than 5,000 generals of the Golden Branch Army stood in a line. Some were young and talented with exceptional talent, while others were famous old generals who had experienced countless battles. Their ages were different, but what was the same was the iron-blooded flavor of killing and decisiveness that emanated from their bones.

  Standing in this great hall, looking at the countless swords and flags decorating the walls, looking at these generals with serious expressions, fully armed, with their hands resting on the hilts of their swords, standing as straight as spears, anyone would have the illusion that they are now on the battlefield amidst the smoke of war.

  The military commanders all took their seats; in the past, this was how the Golden Branch Army Corps would mobilize for a general campaign.

  No fancy ceremonies, no idle chatter and small talk, all the generals needed to know was who they were going to crush in this war.

  This time, everything was as usual, but the person sitting in the commander's position had changed.

  No longer the awe-inspiring and revered Iron-Blooded Duke, but a spirited and refreshing red-haired maiden.

  As for Fina Hamilton, the generals had no opinion.

  At the age of eighteen, she reached the unbelievable rank of 3rd grade, taking down one city per day, and became famously known as the "Magic Bullet Queen". Her experience, achievements, talent, and identity as the orthodox heir of Hamilton's first generation, combined with her straightforward and strong personality, were more than enough to satisfy these generals who excelled in war but had no interest in politics.

  They believe that being loyal to such a lord will bring an even more glorious future. Among them, not a few of the warlike ones even privately think that in the near future, this young girl will become the number one person in the country, second only to the Iron-Blooded Duke, and truly be the "Queen" who rules the country.

  However, the black-haired young man beside Fiona made the generals somewhat suspicious.

  Midi Asuleixi, originally just the son of an earl, was unremarkable and could even be said to be the most useless noble brat. His encounter with Feina was a joke, forced upon him by the parliamentary faction as dead weight.

  However, this unknown minor figure has also reached 3rd rank at the age of 18, with a record and experience that is in no way inferior to Fina's. In terms of speed of promotion, it can even be said that he far surpasses the originally famous Magic Bullet Queen, completely rocketing up the ranks.

  Not only that, but also in the match of honor at the Great Arena a few days ago, its performance was even more shocking.

  He actually defeated the "Number One Swordsman" Martin, and even showed off his Thunder Whip's trump card, followed by Martin's crazy transformation. What kind of combat power is this? I'm afraid it's already possible to compete with those level 6 top players.

  Not to mention, there are many rumors and gossip that suggest Midgard's Guardian Knight is just a cover-up, and the relationship between him and Feina is not one of chivalry or camaraderie, but rather an intimate romantic relationship.

  These are nothing, the most critical thing is the halo of "genius commander" that Mide possesses.

  Generals are not very interested in the power struggle on the political scene or gossip - no matter how you scheme, when it comes to real battles, don't you still have to rely on soldiers?

  However, military power is a different matter altogether. This is the most sensitive thing for generals, and also the thing they are least willing to let others touch. They accept the existence of their lord and are willing to fight for him at all costs, even with their lives, but as for the battle itself, it does not allow outsiders to intervene.

  Now this young and already renowned "genius commander" has arrived, what will he do next?

  There is such a question in the general's mind.

  Looking at these generals standing like iron cast statues, feeling the heavy and substantial atmosphere of war, Mide was calm and composed, even with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

  He has seen such scenes too many times before.

  In the previous era, as one massive ruin and underground city after another emerged into the world, with more and more powers rising up, the scale of war also became larger and larger. Many times, what was needed were joint operations.

  As a renowned Allied commander, Midway was well-versed in how to integrate these generals who were extremely sensitive about their military power.

  The method is actually very simple - as long as you win, it's okay, just keep winning continuously.

  The generals are guarding their military power as if they were guarding a piece of cake. If someone comes to take it away, they will naturally encounter resistance.

  However, what if the cake is made bigger, far exceeding its original size?

  It's not about dividing the cake, but providing a bigger cake, a broader stage, and achievements and reputation that everyone can pass on. To this extent, let alone meddling with military power, I'm afraid the generals would be eager to fight under Midie's command.

  After all, everything comes from strength.

  "The current situation is grim, Seth's Black Flame Legion has occupied the Flowing Water County, we must start counterattacking as soon as possible." Feena started with a calm tone, then shifted her gaze to the black-haired boy beside her whom she trusted and relied on, "Midi, what do you think we should do?"