And now you tell me it’s a girl?
Your role as a shaman is laughable; you should just be the headmaster of the wizard academy.
Duncan was also taken aback.
He slowly entered the room, glanced at Duchess Igraine, who looked incredibly defeated, then reached out to take the washed baby girl, gently kissed her forehead, and then lifted her high to show the others present.
Whether boy or girl, his oathkeeper’s promise remained unchanged.
Duncan soon left.
All of this is merely trivial matters, leave the rest for Merlin and Igraine to worry about, he has more important things to deal with.
However, some rumors have spread because Duncan has no heirs, the voices below are growing louder, putting immense pressure on Anya.
Before leaving, Anya glanced at Igraine, her expression meaningful. Four daughters, it seems her bloodline is not as strong as rumored, Merlin undoubtedly misjudged.
After today’s turmoil, some things must be put on the agenda.
Anya is now betting on both ends, as long as Duncan’s favor towards her does not diminish, the most anxious person is her, because she already bears the notorious charm of the ruler.
She just couldn’t understand, why, as lovers, no one dares to put any pressure on the Crow Queen - Triss.
The day quickly passed.
Duncan and Anya hurried to London, where they met the Crow Queen - Triss, who was preparing a sacrificial ritual. The revival of the ancient Greek pantheon is counting down, with the outbreak of war in the Calais region, the revival of the polytheistic Greek camp is about to appear before the world.
However, at this time, urgent military information from the east of Italy was delivered, Duncan paused for a moment before heading to the council hall.
The real chaos has arrived!
The Britain Kingdom’s war with the Franks is just the appetizer for European chaos, as the massive Hun Empire has finally collapsed.
The East Goths erupted in rebellion, killing several Hun leaders, and restored their country.
It wasn’t just that.
The vast territory once conquered by the Hun Empire was engulfed in flames of war, with the East Goths rebelling first, followed by another conquered Frankish tribe uprising, then most of the province of Pannonia fell, and then the surrounding areas of Great Germania, one Germanic tribe after another erupted in rebellion.
They killed the Hun local officials, slaughtered and expelled the Hun herdsmen, in a blink of an eye, this nomadic empire stretching across Europe and Asia was shattered.
Even the distant Eurasian steppe, the conquered Alans also showed signs of uprising.
"No matter how vast the conquered territory is, if not governed properly, it collapses very quickly."
Duncan looked silently at the map of Europe, drawn by himself, Germanic barbarians have begun a full-scale counterattack, God’s Whip - Attila’s death left the Hun Empire one last chance, but this opportunity was also missed, they failed to sack and forcefully extend life in the Italian Peninsula.
"Thrace has already fallen."
Severus stood beside him, pointing at the map, saying: "There have been uprisings in Pannonia, Dacia, and Sarmatia."
"The nomads in the Caspian Sea region are also unstable."
"Around Great Germania, Germanic barbarian armies not only counterattacked the Huns but also invaded the empire’s border areas."
The future Hungarian region is already ablaze with war.
Over there, the fighting is even more chaotic than in the Frankish region, after all, this is a three-way situation, with the Britain Kingdom, Frankish tribes, and the Western Gothic Kingdom, all powerful forces with strong foundations. Currently, the Western Gothic Kingdom has not taken action, but according to Duncan’s inference, if the Franks falter, they will most likely step in to assist.
This is the most powerful military force in Europe today.
"Either don’t fight, or fight to the end!"
Duncan’s expression was grave, his fingers tracing over the territory of modern France, then all the way down, past Spain and other places, landing on a port city opposite North Africa by the sea.
If they fight, they must push to the other side of North Africa!
Directly occupy Portugal and Spain, then at any time cross the sea to threaten Carthage, but the Vandals there are also very formidable. Yet, Carthage is the empire’s granary, once Duncan takes it, he won’t have to worry about food supply.
Severus said in a deep voice, "We might need to fight on two fronts."
"Upper and lower Germania cannot fend off the invading barbarian tribes, we must regain the Rhine and Danube defense lines."
"Otherwise, the barbarian tribes heading south will invade our rear while we advance west."
Saying this.
The Crow Queen - Triss suddenly said, "The Anglo-Saxons cannot be ignored."
"Molov has a good relationship with the Saxon leaders."
"If we attack Europe, will they take the opportunity to incite the Saxons to raid and invade the British Province again?"
That would be warfare on three fronts.
The British Kingdom itself needs defense, their advance into Europe has provoked various forces, back then they could unite to counter God’s Whip - Attila; now it cannot be ruled out they will concentrate their force against the southern advancing British Kingdom under immense pressure.
"The Franks are not a concern, my worry is the Western Gothic Kingdom."
Duncan’s expression was heavy as he looked at the upper and lower Germania defense lines, and said slowly: "Directly stationing troops to defend upper and lower Germania would leave us with few forces to advance west."
Great Germania is a mess.
The benefits of a northern campaign are the smallest.
Throughout Europe, the best places are around Italy, followed by the Greek city-states in the Balkans, then the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal, but anywhere is far superior to the Germanic barbarians’ homeland.
"Or just march straight into Italy!"
Anya suddenly spoke, "First conquer the Franks, then force the Western Gothic Kingdom to sign a peace treaty and directly take the Italian Peninsula."
At this, her expression slightly excited, as this was already aiming to ascend as the empire’s emperor.
At this moment, some information has not yet been shared with others.
After all, it’s a secret of the imperial court, currently only known to Duncan and the Crow Queen - Triss.
"But they must wait for the right timing."
The Crow Queen - Triss pondered for a moment and said, "If the timing is wrong, we will not be the heroes saving the empire, but rather the rebels of an imperial civil war!"
At this time, they must await the propitious timing.
The Crow Queen - Triss is right, without the appropriate reason, rashly attacking around Italy is tantamount to directly declaring war on the declining empire.
Moreover, penetrating deep into enemy territory is already a risky endeavor.
By then, if the Western Gothic Kingdom and Germanic barbarians flank and cut off the retreat, the army would become a beast trapped to death around Italy.
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