How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Volume 14 [Complete] by Dojyomaru

Author:Dojyomaru
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 7: Groundwork

In the Battle of the Sebal Plains, the anti-Fuuga faction was greatly weakened by the loss of the majority of its fighting force, as well as the central figures, Shamour Sharn and Mathew Chima. The anti-Fuuga states were destroyed one after another by Fuuga, the states that supported him, and even rebellions by the Fuuga supporters among their own citizens.

As this unfolded, there were those like Hashim Chima, who led an army and distinguished himself in battle, quickly earning his place as Fuuga’s advisor; as well as those working hard out of a desperation to prove their loyalty, like Bito Gabi. Among those who swore loyalty to Fuuga after the war, some were cast out for failing to live up to expectations, while others were found to have been plotting against him, and were cut down.

There were those who rose during the chaos, those who were destroyed, and those who could only watch it all happen. In the midst of all these conflicting emotions, blood was shed all across the Union of Eastern Nations.

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— Three months after the Battle of the Sebal Plains —

The Union of Eastern Nations was in the process of being reorganized with Fuuga as the sole power. With so many different forces, it had been hard for any one country to stand out in the Union of Eastern Nations before, but a centralization around Fuuga was now underway— That was the report I had just heard from Hakuya in the governmental affairs office in Parnam Castle.

“He’s moving faster than I expected...” I said, giving my honest reaction. “I was scared of his potential as a great man, and the charisma that pulls people to him as he blindly chases his dream. The way he seems so innocent, without any dark side, and only grows larger and larger.”

“Yes, I agree...”

“But on the flip side, because he has no dark side, there is a certain naivety about him. Because of his great generosity, he would even welcome outsiders who couldn’t share his dream into the fold. I thought that would eventually cause friction and discord which would pull the rug out from under him.”

If Fuuga had the kind of charisma that drew everyone to him, and a willingness to accept anyone, then that would include those interested only in preserving themselves, or who secretly harbored hostility towards him. The great men of history often were tripped up by mediocre commanders who could not appreciate their vision, and those who rebelled against them. I thought Fuuga would be the same.

“But the way that he’s treated those who were late to join him isn’t like Fuuga. Basically, he’s bullied them and driven them out, or framed and killed them. He wasn’t the type to do that.”

“At times, a ruler must be prepared to do both good and evil. Sir Fuuga must have found himself someone who can advise him when it is time to be evil,” Hakuya responded, wariness creeping into his voice. “His handling of the anti-Fuuga faction has been logical and cruel.

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