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"Let's chat while we drink."
"I understand."
Upon hearing Baili's decision, Albedo made arrangements accordingly.
Cocytus also looked toward the door between the throne rooms, where maids had already entered to greet everyone... mainly the girls brought by Baili, who were heading to another banquet hall.
"You guys all seem really strong."
The fearless little cat from Tacheng struck up a conversation with the unusual-looking Cocytus.
Meanwhile, Ais and Haruhime also set their sights on Aura and Mare, the siblings who had just spoken with Rias.
At the same time, Baili saw Albedo approaching his side.
"Regarding the investigation mentioned earlier, we now have information on the movements of the four countries. I wonder if it can be of use to Lord Baili's envoy plan."
"That should be enough."
Baili gave an ambiguous answer.
"This number is just right for hacking."
The first test condition for the plan was the efficiency of conquering nations.
After all, Baili was curious about how long it would take his fellow travelers to conquer another world.
one day?
Two days?
three days?
Or is it a week?
With these questions in mind, Baili followed Albedo, Rias, Mai Sakurajima, and the others as they walked forward and arrived at the new banquet hall.
The prelude to conquering everything has only just begun.
Chapter 261: The Pathfinder's Conquest of the Undead Overlord Dimension
The Great Tomb of Nazarick – the tenth-floor dining hall.
The crystal chandelier cast a dazzling, star-like light onto the long table inlaid with obsidian and mithril.
A strange fragrance filled the air.
It was the aroma of expensive spices mixed with the magical liquid unique to this plane.
On either side of the long table, the girls and the guardians sat separately, the atmosphere not tense, but rather strangely harmonious.
Albedo is now gazing at Baili and the girls behind him, a complex emotion flashing in her golden eyes.
She once believed that the Guardians of Nazarick were unique beings, extensions of the Supreme Being's will, and the pinnacle of this world.
However, the appearance of this group of girls shattered her long-held beliefs.
They come from different worlds, and they received the supreme blessing first, embarking on their destiny and mastering power first.
From now on, the guardians will no longer be the main force, but rather an auxiliary force.
Albedo finished her thoughts on this matter, gently flapped her wings, and looked at the person seated on her left.
"Lord Baili, can a Pathfinder become a Commander after passing the trials?"
This question was of great concern to everyone present.
All eyes were fixed on Baili.
"The Fate Walker is both a believer in the pursuit of the Star God and an entity that changes its own destiny; if one wants to go further, the ultimate goal is the Commander mentioned earlier, and trials are a must."
Baili added in response.
"However, passing the trials does not necessarily grant greater power or the authority of a messenger. After all, the process is also important, rather than simply looking at the result."
In this world, many things are judged by their results, while the process is ignored.
But Baili, on the contrary, values the process more.
Albedo remained silent for a moment, her wings slightly folded. She realized that all of this must have been arranged by the Supreme Being.
So she turned to Rias and whispered...
“If you are truly on the same path (destiny) as Lord Baili says, then the gates of Nazarick will always be open to you.”
Rias smiled back, her fiery red hair shimmering under the light.
“Miss Albedo, I hope we can work together well.”
"After all, you're locals, so you're definitely more familiar with this world!"
Tacheng Cat also joined the conversation.
There's nothing wrong with that.
Himejima Akeno and Yotsuya Miko both nodded repeatedly.
"So what will be the main topic of discussion at this meeting?"
Yukino Yukinoshita spoke at this moment.
Mai Sakurajima, Nyaruko, and the others' gazes fell on Hyakuri once again.
And at this moment——
Albedo stood up.
"Lord Baili, we have gathered enough information."
Albedo's voice was as smooth as silk. She gracefully adjusted her skirt and with a gentle wave of her hand, a row of bookshelves appeared on the west side of the banquet hall.
She took the scroll containing the report from the bookshelf.
"Regarding your proposed Commander Plan, we have conducted detailed reconnaissance of five targets."
Baili nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Albedo.
"Tell me."
"First, the Re-Estize Kingdom."
Albedo's slender finger pointed to the scroll that had just been opened.
Then the girls' eyes all fell on it.
Based on Albedo's description, the group obtained more information.
The Kingdom of Riestij is located in the mid-western region of the northwest corner of the continent. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on two sides, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
It is bordered by the Bahars Empire to the east, the Slane Church to the south, and the Argland Council to the north, forming a geographically isolated region.
The natural geographical barriers that protected the kingdom from attacks by subhumans and military forces from other countries enabled the kingdom to develop rapidly.
In addition, the land is fertile, mostly plains, and rich in resources.
With these advantages, the kingdom's people lived in peace and contentment, and many outstanding adventurers and political talents emerged.
But precisely because of this, the upper echelons of the country, enjoying a life of wealth, gradually became decadent and corrupt.
For lords, the people are tantamount to sacrificial resources.
As a result, the domestic crime rate soared, and the nobles also split into factions and engaged in ugly political infighting.
"The total population is approximately 800-900 million."
Albedo mentioned the number of people, which made the little cat from Tower City widen its eyes.
"So many people?!"
"Yes."
“Hmm… According to Baili, we need to use the Envoy Plan to conquer these countries, but how can a country with a million people be conquered by just a few people?”
"I think this arrangement is perfectly reasonable; because to conquer a country, you don't need to defeat all the people, you only need to threaten the ruling class."
That was Albedo's answer.
Mai Sakurajima couldn't utter a word about this.
"To catch the thief, first catch the king; that's probably the idea."
"When exploring dungeons in the past, my teammates and I would prioritize taking out monsters that possessed intelligence and the ability to command." (Read exciting novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
Ais reminisces about the past and expresses her understanding of the importance of the decapitation operation.
Once the rulers are conquered, the remaining problems will cease to be problems.
“I’m reminded of stories recorded in world history… For example, when two countries are at war, a marriage between the kings can solve everything, and the people in the territories of both sides will obey.”
Yukinoshita also joined the conversation.
Once those in power make a decision, those below will generally choose to comply.
This is especially true in this dog-eat-dog world.
"My view on this country is simple... It is a backward and corrupt country, and although it has an army that can be called strong, that is only in terms of human beings."
Albedo then gave a summary.
She then turned to the second page.
Demiurge stepped forward at this moment.
“This country…the Bahars Empire, is the one I’m here to investigate.”
"How's it going?"
Baili looked at Demiurge, who had just received the scroll.
The latter smiled slightly and said respectfully.
"This empire was originally a feudal state like the Kingdom of Riestie, but through iron-fisted reforms, the opposing nobles were executed one by one in the face of the overwhelming military power of the knights they controlled, leaving only those loyal to the emperor, thus establishing a complete centralized government."
In this way, the empire transformed from a feudal state into an autocratic monarchy, giving the country a completely new look.
The emperor stripped many nobles of their titles for being incompetent and idle, while disregarding social status and rewarding and promoting the capable, thus attracting a group of talented individuals.
Although this approach was extreme, it ushered in the most prosperous period for the entire empire.