Cumberland's expression turned serious: "If that's the case, isn't the future of Twilight City shrouded in darkness?"
Emerson remained silent for a while before speaking: "Faced with this disadvantageous situation, Muxi City has three solutions."
"Three solutions?"
"Let's consider the worst-case scenario first. If His Majesty's northern campaign proceeds smoothly, the puppet regime will be able to establish a foothold in the north, and then Muxi City will have a final escape route. If—and I mean if—everything goes wrong, we might have to abandon Muxi City and relocate all of our population, technology, and wealth to the north..."
Cumberland's eyes widened: "Give up Twilight City? Do you know what you're doing?!"
Emerson glared at him: "I agree! This is the worst possible solution! I think His Majesty shared the same idea, which is why he established two outposts in the north, so that they could be used for the Great Retreat of the Western Kingdom one day..."
Cumberland rubbed his forehead: "Two more methods!"
"Let's discuss a slightly better approach. Currently, the 'King's Faction,' which was originally neutral in Holy Guard City, has gradually sided with the 'Liberal' and 'Church' factions as the old king's health declines. Dion's delegation supports the Liberal faction's ascension, while the Church's delegation naturally supports the Church faction. At present, the two are evenly matched, but according to the information from the front, the situation is not optimistic. However, if the candidate representing the Liberal faction can successfully ascend to the throne, then Twilight City can form an alliance with Holy Guard City, providing a buffer for the kingdom. Of course, this is the best-case scenario."
Cumberland crossed his arms and shook his head helplessly: "The matter of the throne of Holy Guard City is not something that can be decided so easily. Don't you have one last option?"
Emerson remained silent for a moment.
Cumberland cast a questioning look at him.
Emerson raised his head and looked at the cross in the center of the council chamber: "The final solution is—to overthrow the church!"
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