Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 223: Spatial Magic (2)

"Thank you for coming all this way. Let's get right to the main topic."

Ian hung a large map on the wall for everyone to see.

"As you all know, the rebels have made their move."

The location of the rebels was in the south.

Covering a vast granary region in the south, it was situated on the outskirts of the Empire.

"Originally, the southern region was limited by the Verdès territory, preventing further expansion.

However, this time, they have changed their direction."

The capital of the Empire was located in the center of the Empire's territory.

To attack the capital, one had to break through the Verdès territory.

The Verdès territory, guarded by the prestigious Verdès family, had always been a place of reassurance.

However, the rebels had now shifted their path.

"The rebels are now heading east, towards the Liberion Academy."

The largest territory in the east of the Empire was actually where the Liberion Academy was located.

Always bustling with students, professors, and other staff, it had developed commercially and was virtually a demilitarized zone, making it a safe haven that attracted many people.

"I've already informed Principal McDowell of the Academy, and the Academy is now in a defensive stance."

This was the very reason Gracie was here.

People in high positions like Cromwell and McDowell were all preparing to counter the rebels.

So, it was safer to send Gracie, the junior professor, to a secure place.

Although Gracie had shown exceptional performance with Rudy and Yuni as assistants, she was not ready to prepare for war.

The Emperor opened his mouth upon hearing this.

"Could the rebels merely be feigning an attack on the Academy?"

"Your Majesty is correct. We have prepared for the possibility of a large rebel force moving towards any territory. Surrounding territories are all in a state of combat readiness, so they can immediately assist if another territory is attacked."

Ian then placed pins on the map, indicating these territories.

Rie, who had been watching, raised her hand.

"Princess Rie, please go ahead."

"Isn't there a possibility that the enemy diverts our attention with a large force and then captures other territories with a smaller one?"

If forces are redirected to counter the rebels on the outskirts, the inner territories become vulnerable.

"Even if they attack from behind, it's essentially meaningless, Princess. By doing so, the rebels, even if they capture a territory, will only end up surrounded by the Empire's forces from both the outer and central regions."

Even if the rebels capture a territory, it can be quickly retaken, resulting in greater losses for them.

"There's no need to attack just to capture a territory."

Rie calmly countered Ian's statement.

"What do you mean by that?"

"The Persia territory."

The Persia territory was a region located in the southeast.

The rebels were separated from the rest by a mountain range, marking a natural boundary.