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.”

Dowager waved her hand, signaling Rowena to clear the room. Rowena obeyed the command, ushering the people out and closing the door behind

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

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are You’re not 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

the harshest the Queen Dowager had ever spoken to Theodore since

her words was almost too much for Theodore to bear.

surprise and embarrassment. When he saw Queen

bear to see him like this. He was the King of the Eryndral Empire, reigning for over sixteen years with remarkable achievements. Though his actions had grown somewhat softer in recent years, it couldn’t be denied that he was a good King.

talk. My words may have been harsh, but if you can take

flushed in embarrassment as he mumbled, “You’re

knew that he was not convinced. Perhaps, only when the good news arrived would he truly reflect

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

left. He could hardly bear the weight of her reprimands.

not go to visit Queen Catherine to

palace, he threw a tantrum, ordered some wine, and drank a whole pot in one go. He

sixteen years, and she says I no longer know

please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down!” The palace maids and eunuchs

out!” Theodore kicked over his chair, his heart filled with a mix of rage

and the mockery of neighboring small nations, all tormented his heart. Yet, in front of the Queen Dowager, he did not even dare to

if he made

the palace maids left, they hurried to

had been drinking heavily and throwing a tantrum, the queen

the hall, she saw the room in a mess. The King lay on the couch,

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and bloodshot.