The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 245 The Furious King

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The Queen Dowager listened quietly to him, then decisively rejected, “Neither of the two plans is feasible”

Theodore looked at her and bitterly smiled, “Do you always believe that I am unfit for this great responsibility? So everything I say is wrong? Even my two grand strategies are not as good as your idea of sending a woman who has never been to war, leading three thousand soldiers to face the fifty thousand troops of Zloimond?”

The Queen Dowager noticed the bitterness and dissatisfaction in his tone and her expression turned serious. “The first plan is idealistic, hoping everything can be arranged perfectly. But while you’re preparing, King Kamari isn’t idle. From the intelligence gathered by Oliver, we know his weapons are more advanced than those of our royal court, and Zloimond is prosperous, with gold mines at his disposal. He doesn’t need to deal with the various complicated affairs we manage; his sole focus is on strengthening his military power. If we give him two years, he will surpass us by ten. Therefore, we cannot afford to wait. As for the second plan, the content of Oliver’s intelligence is unsubstantiated. The gunpowder depot has been destroyed, and the remark you just made–about the generals not wanting to bear the burden of civil war- will only lead to opposition when privately discussed. No one will agree to send troops, and as for calling a cabinet meeting…”

She gave a faint smile, slowly raised her eyes, and her gaze became unusually cold and stern. “Do you believe that among the civil and military officials in the court, there is no one from King Kamari’s side?”

Theodore was stunned.

He had never thought about this.

“If there is no one, then how is it that King Kamari knows everything about the affairs in the capital?” The Queen Dowager continued. “If he is unaware of the court’s current situation, how could he dare to secretly plot rebellion? Our Eryndral Empire, a vast and powerful nation, publicly claims to have a strong military. If he didn’t know the truth, how could he dare to utter a word of rebellion?”

Theodore was left speechless, his thoughts caught off guard. After a long pause, he finally spoke. “Perhaps my plan is not the best, but at least it’s better than sending three thousand soldiers to their deaths under Isolde’s command.”

The Queen Dowager let out a soft sigh. something without certainty?”

“Your Majesty, all these years, when have you ever seen me do

Theodore’s tone softened. “However, this confidence is too unconvincing.”

Queen Dowager said indifferently, re simply afraid of bearing the blame for a defeat. You can blame

“You

everything on me. Just say that I ordered Isolde to go to war.”

Theodore raised his head abruptly. “That’s not what I meant. Please don’t misunderstand.”

to clear the room. Rowena obeyed the command, ushering the people

and while you’ve grown more and more like an King, you’ve gradually lost the decisive and resolute nature you had when you first ascended the throne. Now, your actions are hesitant, worrying about the people’s opinion of you, worried that the smaller nations will look down on you as the King of the Eryndral Empire, concerned that the officials will think you aren’t a wise ruler. You worry about this, worry about that, and even worry about whether I will be disappointed in you. You rely on old ministers, rarely promoting new talent, but the old ministers, having held high

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yet forty, but you’ve grown old—your methods have grown old. You think you’re being stable, think you’re being cautious, but you’re

were extremely

was also the harshest the Queen Dowager had ever spoken to

almost too much

Dowager in surprise and embarrassment. When he saw Queen Dowager’s stern gaze, he immediately avoided it and

Eryndral Empire, reigning for over sixteen years with remarkable achievements. Though his actions had grown somewhat softer in recent years, it couldn’t be

long time since we’ve had a good heart–to–heart talk. My words may have been harsh, but if you can take something from them, it won’t be in vain, even if it strains our relationship this time.”

in embarrassment as he mumbled, “You’re

Dowager knew that he was not convinced. Perhaps, only when the good news

supposed to be a day to pay respects to your mother. Go, don’t

after such a scolding, quickly left. He could hardly bear the weight of her

he left, Theodore did not go to visit Queen

tantrum, ordered some wine, and drank a whole pot in one go. He then violently threw the wine pot, causing the servants in the hall

and she says I no longer know how to rule. Am I

calm down!” The palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly tried

his chair, his heart filled with a mix of rage

of neighboring small nations, all tormented his heart. Yet, in front of the Queen

if he made a

the palace maids left, they hurried to find

and throwing a

a mess. The King lay

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and bloodshot.