The Northern Country had long since begun preparing for the final decisive battle; Kerridwen had already envisioned the worst-case scenario: a single Northern Country facing both the Empire and the resistance forces simultaneously.
However, that being said, most of the personnel in the resistance were also people from the Empire, so there was no problem in viewing them as the same faction.
The Empire could mobilize half the power within its borders, and the resistance could mobilize the other half; combined, they made up the complete "Empire".
But Kerridwen didn't care; what did it matter how many enemies there were?
As long as one finds the right method and uses the correct tactics, victory is a certainty.
"However, before the entire army is deployed, we must lure out the snake hiding in the imperial palace... You should be thinking the same, right?"
In the council hall of the imperial palace, Kerridwen had already summoned the four members of the Assassination Society, saying she had very important matters to discuss with them.
Although the four of them realized there was a problem, they had to bite the bullet and come; after all, this was Kerridwen's base camp, and even Barbara, an Assassin with years of infiltration experience, couldn't guarantee she could escape alive, let alone take her four apprentices with her.
Therefore, they were more willing to place their hope of survival on the upcoming negotiation...
"You are absolutely correct, Your Majesty."
No one dared to contradict Kerridwen, especially when the person exuded such tremendous pressure.
And having witnessed Kerridwen's strength, the few of them understood very well that even though Kerridwen was now called the "Sage King" among the people, it did not change her essence...
She never showed mercy when taking action!
During their time living in the capital of the Northern Country, the four had seen many scenes of Kerridwen executing subordinates, so they could fully understand... these things would sooner or later come to their own heads.
After all, the resistance was not just targeting the Empire, but any organization or force that infringed upon their interests.
It used to be the Empire, because the Empire was cruel and heartless, and the resistance could raise the banner of righteousness to rebel against the Empire.
But now, the Empire had declined...
The high command of the resistance could be certain that even if they went to full-scale war with the Empire, they would have at least a 70/30 chance of winning.
But with the rise of the Northern Territory Empire, the balance had been completely broken; whether it was the Empire or the resistance, in front of that fierce tiger in the North, they could only be weak wolf cubs.
Therefore, they had to unite to fight against the cold current from the North; I'm afraid that before the Northern Territory Empire was completely destroyed, the Empire and the resistance would not truly start fighting each other.
So the question arises, how is the Northern Territory Empire to be destroyed?
Naturally, with the death of Empress Kerridwen!
The reason the Northern Country rose in such a short time, as anyone with a discerning eye could see, was Empress Kerridwen's reforms.
Relying solely on herself, she dragged a nation forward until it became a world power that both the Empire and the resistance feared!
Therefore, Kerridwen had long since become a thorn in the side of those in the South, with people cursing her to die every day, but these curses had little effect; after all, the strength of a demigod was no joke.
If one wanted to kill Kerridwen, they had to exhaust all means!
"So can you tell me? When exactly is the resistance coming to kill me? You should have already received the news, right?"
Kerridwen continued to savor the delicious food in the box, her casual tone as if she were asking "what's for dinner tonight," which was chilling.
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