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Don't confiscate my identity as a human race-Chapter 1272 - 815: Lanci’s Blood Moon City Hell Mode_3
"Very well, during her absence, we have basically achieved all our intended goals."
The Seventh Primogenitor, Marquess Helitier, nodded.
Despite failing to kill the Wolf Witch with the Eye of Judgment,
it was still within an acceptable margin of error.
Having failed to kill her once, the Wolf Witch will not be easy to kill anymore; not only Violet will protect her, but even that old man Duke Dex might take notice of her.
Although the hounds under the Duke of Empire's Special Operations Department aren't that strong in combat, they have considerable scouting abilities. Just a few days ago, they almost captured evidence of the Archbishop of Decay's excessive gluttony.
Even Captain Maquiel dares not to openly collaborate with the Archbishop of Decay within the Empire's Special Operations Department, due to the extremely high risk of being exposed; a large-scale infiltration would certainly be discovered by Dex. Currently, the Blood Clan only has Maquiel as a genuine turncoat within the Empire's Special Operations Department, ensuring that other Blood Clan Members do not implicate Maquiel.
Apart from those troublesome agents of the Empire's Special Operations Department, there is another main reason—Duke Dex is one of the most secretive powerhouses of the Empire.
He is neither easy to assassinate nor to control; with few vulnerabilities, and given his position in the Empire and his insight, if he can't be completely controlled, it will surely lead to disaster.
"Thanks to your strategy, our assassination operation did not arouse the suspicion of the Empire's side; instead, we managed to pin it all on the Silvermoon Reform Association."
Captain Maquiel respectfully flattered.
Last month, the assassinations of nobles by the Silvermoon Reform Association became increasingly rampant, and although sometimes the Association helps them eliminate political rivals, sometimes they also kill Blood Clan Members that they had under control.
Maintaining certain contradictions within the Cerryti Empire is certainly beneficial for the Blood Clan.
However, if they allow the Silvermoon Reform Association, this terrorist organization, to continue their frenzied killings and drive the nobles and the civilians to an uncontrollable state, even if the Blood Clan takes control of the Cerryti Empire, it would be all trouble, having to clean up after the Silvermoon Reform Association.
Even Marquis Helitier hasn't been able to divine the identities of the nine Venerables of that organization, as they have absolutely no contact with each other, and there is very little causality between the core members, which makes divination impossible.
Even if one Venerable is found, it is difficult to eradicate the others through that one Venerable.
Therefore, they are difficult to deal with.
But later on, Marquis Helitier came up with a venomous plan for Maquiel to execute—
If the Silvermoon Reform Association wanted to kill, then they would help them kill.
Maquiel and other Blood Clan Members would also kill, taking the opportunity to eliminate a few more political enemies, create a sensational case, and then frame the Silvermoon Reform Association, provoking the emotions of the Imperial nobility.
"Now the Empire's search efforts have reached an unprecedented level; Colonel McCree probably had to work quite a lot of overtime because of this."
Maquiel said with a hint of apology as he continued.
Standing at the side of the wall, Colonel McCree glanced at him, but said nothing.
"Sure enough, now the Empire's Special Operations Department has no choice but to thoroughly investigate the Silvermoon Reform Association, even Red Falcon Nicola is busy out of his mind."
Archbishop of Decay Fa Mo clapped his hands, as he already knew what the Blood Clan had done.
"You guys really are wicked, no wonder I haven't heard any news from the Silvermoon Reform Association recently."
The Withered Bishop Nedodichka commented helplessly.
Now the Blood Clan is not only controlling the politics of the Cerryti Empire, but also the empire's economy and media, allowing them to kill off a few influential Imperial figures who are troublesome to deal with. With the Silvermoon Reform Association taking the blame, the Blood Clan can act without restraint.
At the same time, it's necessary to kill some of the influential figures that the Blood Clan has already taken control of, to divert attention and avoid suspicion.
Since their actions were premeditated, they could prepare in advance to redistribute the assets and power of the deceased from left hand to right hand, essentially suffering minimal loss, just replacing one puppet with another.
"This is called double-edged operation, something an old adversary taught me."
The Seventh Ancestor Marquess Helitier uttered with a cold chuckle, as if with a sigh and reminiscence.
"Maquiel, what about the movements of the other War Gods?"
She casually asked, turning her cheek.
Since the intelligence concerning the Twelve War Gods is the Empire's top military secret, unauthorized investigation could lead to counter-surveillance, and only the Empire's Special Operations Department is one of the few departments that operate independently of the Imperial Army.
As the war continues, the Eighth-order hero units of both the Empire and the Allied Forces will gradually suffer attrition.
Legions, and defensive fortifications will equally struggle to recover.
Despite having top-tier hero units, the Blood Clan lacks troop strength.
They must leverage humans, or convert from the human side.
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In a way, the legions are like the minion waves; without minions to withstand the enemy's defensive fortifications and magical barriers, hero units cannot breach alone and may even be defeated due to a forced attack.
Now, the intense early battles of the war have gradually slowed down.
As the strategic locations on the southern periphery of the Allied Forces fell, they actively gave up some areas, resources, and vision, contracting their defense lines to the north.
For the Empire, capturing the Allied Forces' hero units outside of their defenses is no longer so easy.
The key to victory for both sides will now hinge on operational follow-through, the outcomes of large-scale battles, and the contest for neutral resources.
In the absence of strategic points, the rhythm of offense and defense for both sides has also begun to slow down; it's possible that some War Gods will gradually return to ensure the continuity of the vital blessings from the God of War and Sword.
"Currently, only the Tenth War God Julius of the Red Tourmaline Seat has returned. Many more War Gods will return by the mid-month Moon Goddess festival, and then by next month's Cret National Festival, all the War Gods will surely arrive, responsible for maintaining the order of the ceremony and receiving blessings."