CHAPTER 197: CHAPTER 95: GODSLAYER’S SCHEME! GRAND STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT! (PART 2)

"The governor’s banquet is hosted for attendants to be used."

"They are all very obedient."

These young slave women all carry a special attendant mark ’obedient slave’.

This Quintus is indeed a shrewd man, a competent jester, no wonder he can please Valentinian III so much.

Duncan accepted graciously with a smile.

Since he was already here.

They all came to him, Duncan accepted them completely and will make arrangements in the future.

The banquet was thoroughly enjoyed by both host and guests.

Duncan did not mention any business matters at all, nor did Quintus rush him, just talked about amusing anecdotes from the imperial court. This man is very good at conversations, suitable as a close attendant to pass the time.

Night fell.

Duncan sent someone to escort Quintus away, and when he returned to the hall, there was not a trace of drunkenness on his face.

Severus hurriedly approached, nodded slightly and said, "There are no people from the church."

"Most of them are attendants of the emperor."

"The Iberian Peninsula has been occupied by the Kingdom of Western Goths, and some people have lost their livelihoods and fled back to Italy."

Duncan narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded, saying, "Then accept them."

"Talent."

"Never too much."

Anya was sitting beside Duncan, and because she had drunk quite a lot, her face was flushed. She chuckled lightly and said, "This guy isn’t simple."

"A message came from Rome."

"He returned the manor to me and generously sent a hundred slaves."

Duncan nodded slightly, pondered and said, "Such a person can be used. With him as a spy, we can better understand the changes within the empire."

Severus hesitated, then said gravely, "How should we deal with Valentinian III?"

Duncan chuckled.

He stood up, glanced at the crowd, aware that he needed to take a stand. After all, those present were the core team. He slowly said, "The emperor’s decrees cannot leave Italy."

"Of course, we must support him openly."

"As for other matters, we do what we need to do step by step, first unify the British Province, then resolve the threat of the Picts."

Duncan tapped the top left corner of the map with the scabbard, the Scottish region, and said gravely, "Find ways to conquer them and make them submit."

"Establish the Britain Kingdom."

"Next, we will march south and compete with the Franks in the Gaul Region."

"Capture Gaul."

"We will then have a foothold on the European continent, can advance west to seize the Iberian Peninsula (Spain), or occupy Upper and Lower Germania, going east, we can enter Italy through Gaul beyond the mountains at any time."

Duncan’s gaze finally landed on the map of the Eastern Empire, pointing to the location of Constantinople, he said gravely, "If we can reach this."

"The Empire will be reforged in our hands!"

In an instant.

Anya’s breath quickened, even her intoxication cleared, her legs slightly crossed, rubbing together in excitement.

Duncan’s ambition was fully revealed at this moment!

The Crow Queen - Triss was also slightly stunned, if Duncan could carve out this vast map of the empire, he completely had the ability to use royal power to interfere with secular beliefs.

Duncan surveyed everyone, finally deciding next year’s strategic plan, saying gravely, "This year, we rest and cultivate, develop agriculture, and restore the economy."

"Next year, unify Great Britain, directly reach Hadrian’s Wall."

"King Uther should also be dealt with together."

The Picts in Scotland can be fought or not fought, since that place is wasteland, mountain terrain, forests, swamps, etc., being able to make them submit and not invade Britain also fulfills the purpose.

But if Duncan conquers Ireland and Scotland, he will have completely unified Celtic beliefs.

In a future prophetic fragment, Duncan acquired the Spear of Greed, presumably strategizing to have conquered that side.

If the rear is to be completely stable.

Duncan would have to chop down mountains and destroy temples, directly obliterate other Divine Spirits of Celtic beliefs, support Avalon beliefs to rise, directly making the Guardian Fairy the Main God of Celtic beliefs!

But doing so would certainly delay the attack on Gaul and taking the Frank Region.

He is still considering it.

The first formal court counsel ended, others left one after another.

Those words were spoken for the others to hear, the real internal discussion still had to be between Duncan and the Crow Queen - Triss; even Severus was not qualified.

Because it involved Divine Spirits, beliefs, supernatural and other existences.

Candlelight flickered.

The Crow Queen - Triss seemed to guess something, stared at Duncan before her, and slowly said, "You want to destroy other Celtic beliefs?"

Chop down mountains and destroy temples!

Obliterate the Holy Sanctuary!

Sever beliefs!

Suppress the Celtic gods!

As King of Britain, authority does indeed permit attempts of this kind.

But the risks are enormous!

Duncan was also in deep thought. He gazed at the Crow Queen before him and slowly spoke his true thoughts, "That’s right."

"If the Celtic beliefs are not unified!"

"Avalon is no match for the power of the church."

"If we eliminate other Celtic beliefs and support Avalon as the core faith, making the Guardian Fairies the Main Gods of the Pantheon, then our power can extend into the mythological domain!"

"In the future, whether facing the church or the Norse Pantheon."

"We can at least put up a fight."

Augustus?

No.

Duncan’s ultimate goal is far beyond that.

However, Scotland and Ireland are also tough nuts to crack.

Fight.

The real world holds little economic value, it may be a losing deal.

But in other aspects, immeasurable!

"What are you talking about?" Anya looked slightly confused.

Why does it feel like she can’t quite understand?

But she was smart, and quickly caught on, trembling with excitement, murmuring, "Are you planning to slay a god?!"

At first, she thought Duncan wanted to ban mortal rituals and make others turn to Avalon faith.

She didn’t expect him to play such a big game!

Oh heavens!

No wonder she chose him!

Godslayer.

Such a thing was something she never dared to imagine in the past.

If this is the plan, not only will they face the real-world Barbarian Alliance, but even the mythical Shadow Realm, Avalon’s Green Knights, and they might not win against the Celtic faith’s Shadow Realm.

The Crow Queen Triss also trembled slightly with excitement. She pondered for a long time and said apologetically, "There’s something I only recently discovered."

"The Knights of the Divine Hall I recruited secretly arranged for the worship of the Roman and Greek gods’ Shen Kan."

"I’m sorry..."

Before the Crow Queen Triss could finish, Duncan pulled her into his arms and said gently, "No need to apologize."

"I noticed long ago."

"It’s fine."

Someone secretly worshiping a couple of small Shen Kan, not even qualifying as altars, the Crow Queen couldn’t possibly keep track, and Duncan has his own plans.

The Shen Kan is just slightly larger than a plaque and can’t be considered proper rituals.

With a hand reaching in, warmth fell into his arms.

The Crow Queen Triss blushed slightly, but her tone was serious, "If you really want to do this, we must get some support from the Norse Pantheon."

"You also need to personally discuss major matters with the Guardian Fairies of Avalon."

"Additionally."

"I’m afraid that’s not enough, there’s Minerva on Great Britain, which is Athena’s Holy Land..."

The meaning of the Crow Queen was clear.

For the greater good, she didn’t mention Diana and Artemis, but rather Athena, because she’s the most formidable among the later Roman and Greek gods!

Duncan wants to eliminate other branches of the Celtic beliefs.

No one can come.

Among the ancient Roman and Greek gods, only Athena still has the strength to fight!

As long as Athens stands, Athena will always have a sliver of divine power.

The capital of modern Greece is Athens, echoing history ensures Athena won’t easily vanish.

She just disconnected the connection.

Now the Crow Queen Triss had complete trust in Duncan, willing to follow him to the ends of the earth, whether facing the mundane church or legendary gods!

If the ancient Roman and Greek Pantheon were to re-emerge.

Athena must be the first god to be revived!

If they can’t beat God, can they not beat you?

— The Goddess of Wisdom and Victory - Athena (Minerva aspect) (Greek Pantheon) (Twelve Main Gods)!

The Crow Queen Triss’s concern now is, with the massive retreat of myth, can the Pantheon camp truly succeed in re-emerging?

Can Duncan summon Athena back into the belief system of the real world?

Taking this step.

The entire world would undergo cataclysmic changes, the Norse Pantheon, the Monotheism camp, what kind of chain reactions will occur?

Is there a possibility for mythological revival on a small scale?

No wonder Duncan wants to recruit Merlin.

Merlin’s role in unifying Celtic beliefs carries immense influence, after all, his other identity is the Celtic Prophet.

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