Benjamin begins planning the king's funeral.
The situation in the Horry Kingdom today is largely related to the fact that the king was rescued by him and finally died in the hands of Grant. If the king is still in the hands of the church, the Black Nightmare Society will never be able to develop, and the people will not be able to set off such a big rebellion.
At present, there are still different opinions on the cause of the king's death, and there is no definite result. Therefore, before this momentum has passed, as long as Benjamin and the others carry the body out and hold a grand funeral to prove that Grant killed the king, the church will be completely targeted!
—This will also be the last gift Benjamin prepares for them.
After that, the Black Nightmare Army can hold high the banner of "orthodoxy" and kick the church out of Havenright in the face of public expectations.
"Where do you think a good spot would be?"
Summoning several military leaders, Benjamin quickly informed them of his plan in the main camp and began to discuss further plans.
Several people couldn't help but look at each other, showing some surprise but excitement.
Is the counterattack finally starting
"I think... it's better to go back to Coster." After a moment of discussion, someone soon made this suggestion, "That's where the Black Nightmare Society started, and as a city, it's not small in size and has a wide range of influence. , the church’s power is weak, so it is a suitable place for the king’s funeral.”
"Coster?" Benjamin heard this and touched his chin and said, "First... we have to capture it."
"The exit of the tunnel is far away from Coster, and the march will take at least two days. However, we can still disperse and move, disguise ourselves as civilians, and wait until we reach the target before gathering."
Benjamin nodded.
"Then it's settled." He ordered, "You go back, investigate the current defense situation of Coster, formulate a battle plan, and we will officially attack in a week!"
After hearing this, several people saluted Benjamin, then turned around and left the main camp tent.
Benjamin took a deep breath and rubbed his forehead.
It's also time to transfer more inventory from the Magic Academy.
He took out the sound transmission wood piece and passed the message over. There are still more than ten Holy Light Cannons in the academy, plus the Rune Defense Formation. They are all artifacts in large-scale wars. They will be indispensable items when they officially establish a stronghold in Coster.
The next day.
Just as Benjamin was preparing for the funeral, suddenly, the Black Nightmare army, who had returned from plundering from outside, brought in an unexpected person.
"...Your Majesty the Duke?"
Benjamin frowned and looked at Duke Colin who walked into the camp with a somewhat surprised expression.
Duke Colin looked even more shocked at this moment.
He was in this underground military camp, and his heart was filled with disbelief. After the huge black nightmare army evaporated from the world, it has been hiding underground, and there is still such a vast world under the Horli Kingdom.
If he hadn't finally encountered the Black Nightmare Army attacking the town, he might not have been able to find it in his lifetime...
"Master Dean, we have finally contacted you." He sighed and smiled bitterly, "If it's a few days later, we may not even be alive."
Benjamin looked confused: "How... what happened?"
Duke Colin shook his head helplessly.
Soon, he told a series of things. And Benjamin couldn't help but look quite surprised after hearing that they kidnapped the princess and escaped from the royal capital.
These nobles... can actually do such a thing
He never imagined that the Black Nightmare Army hiding underground would cause such a chain reaction. According to his opinion, these six nobles should be hiding in the royal capital at this moment, waiting for news from him.
His plans were a little disrupted...
However, the nobles kidnapped the princess, which was undoubtedly another major blow to the church. Although the news was completely blocked, it seemed like nothing was wrong with the royal capital, but as long as the princess fell into Benjamin's hands, it wouldn't be just like this.
If you think about it carefully, this can be combined with the king's funeral.
"Where is the princess? Have you brought her here?" So he asked immediately.
"No, she is now hidden by us in a small village in the south, and my family members are responsible for taking care of her." Duke Colin explained, "Before, she was scattered in various places. The situation was too dangerous, and we did not dare to take her with us."
Benjamin nodded when he heard this and said, "Don't worry, you are safe now. Please take Her Royal Highness over."
Although he hoped that the six nobles could remain hidden in the royal capital, help him inform the news, and finally work together to destroy the church, but at this point, he could only go with the flow.
In this way, Benjamin settled Duke Colin, and then sent out a few mages. One day later, they brought the princess, five other nobles, and their relatives over.
Looking at the little girl sleeping in the nanny's arms, he couldn't help but sigh.
How old is this? You can't even explain clearly... As a result, his parents died like this, and he was pushed to the throne and became a puppet of the church. It's quite miserable when you think about it.
Benjamin waved his hand and asked someone to take the princess down. The six nobles also left together. They walked in the underground camp of the Black Nightmare Army. They looked at the imposing army coming and going with some emotion on their faces.
Initially, this army was formed by their people!
"Sir! You are finally here."
Some of the family knights they had left behind in the army were also running towards them at this moment, their voices filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"Very good, very good..." The nobles were also a little excited and nodded with satisfaction.
The army in front of them was already twice as large as their original size, and whether it was equipment, morale, or the well-trained aura, they were far from what they could match at the beginning.
In a short period of time, how did Benjamin develop the Black Nightmare Army into this state
The nobles felt incredible, but they were more thankful in their hearts. They were glad that they had chosen to trust Benjamin at the beginning and put their private army into his hands. Otherwise, they would never be where they are today.
This army... really has the ability to compete with the Royal Army!
"This time we must have made the right bet."
Arriving at their tent, the nobles looked around, and someone said this to Duke Colin.
"I hope so, at least it looks promising now." Duke Colin nodded with a smile, "And as far as I know, the strength of the Magic Academy is far beyond this, and Dean Benjamin still has some trump cards that he has not yet shown."
Hearing this, an older nobleman raised his eyebrows.
"So, our chances of winning are not small?"
"It's indeed not small. Besides, you haven't heard of the situation within the church. Grant is not very good at being the Pope, and he also likes to kill people randomly. Those priests have long been separated from each other. If it weren't for the Black Nightmare Army, There are external worries, and they may have internal strife again at some point.”
"Since we have a good chance of winning, then..." At this point, the old noble's voice suddenly dropped, "Sir, have you thought about your plans after the church is eradicated?"
As soon as these words came out, the nobles exchanged glances with each other, and the expressions on their faces suddenly became a little subtle.
No one spoke immediately.
After a moment of silence, the old noble glanced at the other five people and said slowly: "After the church...should we support Benjamin Reese?"