Vol 2 Chapter 788: Plan ahead

"This question, I’m talking about it now, you may think it’s a bit early... but I still think it’s necessary. If I don’t say it now, and I don’t have the opportunity to return to help you later, then there will be no chance to say it before it happens. Now... because at that time, whether it's a big victory or a terrible victory, you probably won't have the energy to take the next step."
"What's the problem?" Randy scratched his head. ,
"Think about it... If you successfully resolve this change and Kia returns to normal, what's next? First of all, the indestructible protection of Closbell today is obviously impossible to withstand. Although the Republic is The time should be too late to resolve the issue of domestic nationalist divisions, and the civil war in the empire may not end so quickly-but after that, what happens if the two powers repeat what they have not done before?"
"...Crossbel will become a battlefield for disputes between major powers. Moreover, because of the loss of the "Train Cannon" weapon, the Imperial Army has no means of direct mass destruction attacks on the Republic's army. Considering the strength of the Imperial Army and the tenacity of the Republic's mixed forces... I'm afraid the war will be extremely tragic. "
"Yes...you are right. In addition, there is another problem...the Republic and the Empire will definitely find a way to quickly compensate for domestic losses after the situation stabilizes. I am on the Republic side. I don’t understand, but on the empire’s side, whether the reformers or the nobles finally win, they will inevitably put their next military goal on the Autonomous Prefecture of Closberg-because the Mayor Dita published the "independence" which they considered invalid. Declaration", and it is precisely because he further blocked the imperial assets and defeated the imperial regular army, which intensified the contradictions within the imperial empire-therefore, the empire used this as an excuse to send troops, and it was impossible for Closber to resist it anyway. . At that time, the two armies will treat Crossbel as a battlefield...this land will suffer unprecedented disaster. "
Lloyd and others acquiesced. It is true that perhaps the Imperial Army and the Republican Army will try to avoid harming civilians when they are at war, but that was in the early stages of the war when various supplies were sufficient and morale was high. Once in a tug-of-war, logistics suffers, and morale gradually wears off, and some negative emotions will breed among the soldiers-the longer the Empire and the Republic fight, the more Krossberg suffers. Besides, just the state of war itself is enough to attack the banking and financial industries that Clos Bell has always relied on for survival. The stagnation of trade will undoubtedly be a complete destruction for Clos Bell without any physical industry.
"Then... If it is you, and the neutral faction of His Highness Olibat, will you come out to preside over the domestic order when the two factions are both defeated?" Randy is not reconciled. Although he is not from Crossbell, he has already put here. Seeing is as important as your hometown. Seeing that your hometown is about to suffer a disaster, where can you stand idly by, "Although this is probably unlikely..."
"It's impossible, and His Royal Highness Oribart hadn't planned to adopt such a radical plan... This is just our first step." Heliga curled his lips. He and Oribart agreed on many things. Knowing the same, this is the only thing-Olibat is thinking of doing everything possible to end the war as soon as possible, so that the empire will be less damaged, and he just needs some amazing achievements in the civil war as a military exploit to get the support of the neutrals. They only saw his performance, but Heliga hopes to control the war situation and weaken the strength of both sides as smoothly as possible without hurting the vitality-but Olibat refused because the continuation of the war would harm civilians. Up.
"But, even if we did that... I'm afraid it's impossible to change what I just said." Heliga continued.
"Why?" Randy was puzzled. "I remember that you and your Highness are...political, um...how do you say, not so utilitarian. You wouldn't do things like the invasion of Clos Bell. Right? At most, "IBC" should compensate for the loss. "
"Yes...Although I know that the economic losses during this period of the empire are terrible, but Uncle Dita will no longer be the president of "IBC" anyway...Bell, too, if he did something like that, The property of "IBC" should be enough to make up for the loss of the empire? "
"It's not that simple." Heliga smiled bitterly. The two of them couldn't understand the simple truth. "Even if Olibat and I can suppress the voices in the country-you know, even the neutrals are. There are some people who just want the empire to become stronger, and they don’t agree with the aristocracy and the reformists to maintain neutrality-they are essentially the same. Such people will definitely put pressure on the empire to attack Clos Bell-then, there is another reason for His Highness Olibate, even if he completely controls his own decision, he will choose to mobilize troops against Clos Bell."
"Why?" Randy asked.
"Because... if the empire doesn't fight, the Republic will take action." Arios closed his eyes and said the cruel reality. "And to give up a piece of fat like Closbell to the Republic is absolutely Unacceptable-because it is irresponsible to the people of Ereponia. A leader will always be forced to make such a decision that he has to make... my friend, Remy The Grand Duke Albert of Philia often sighed to me like this."
"..." There was a suffocating silence.
"So... you should consider this matter carefully. It's best to think of a way during this time... Use your contacts to avoid Dita's tracing, and at the same time contact all the people you know who can talk about it in Crossbel If you can speak, influential people, you guys think of a solution together... Although I think the solution to the problem may be Kiya."
"Kia?" Lloyd asked softly.
"Hmm... Kia's power to realize that stupid dream for Dita is really a waste. If there is a way to use it better, it might be more effective."
"I understand...but we just want her to continue to live a peaceful life." Lloyd said, his eyes were extremely firm and determined, "No matter what power she has or the story behind it, we will not let her She bears it alone. After the incident is over, no matter what the plan is, we will not let her participate."
"Yes... these things are not something she can do now." Tio also said.
"You are really...you are too spoiled for her." Heliga smiled bitterly. Although such a statement is touching, it can't solve the problem-but forget it, let them figure it out. Speaking of this, I have tried my best.
"So, what are you going to do next?" Arios asked, "With us, since you have already explained it, I think there will be no major problems with me and Guy."
"I..." Haili took a deep breath and looked to the southwest.
There-is his next step and the beginning of the most important step.