"The reason I'm declaring war on the Elf Race is simple: they are a race even more evil than the Demon Race. I wonder if everyone still remembers the kidnapping incidents that occurred across the continent a few years ago. That case was personally led and resolved by my brother, the Hero. At the time, we didn't find the mastermind behind it, but now I have obtained solid evidence to prove that the mastermind behind this matter is the Elf Race." Shurein produced the evidence prepared in advance for the Great Archmage to inspect. One could see the Great Archmage's emotions becoming increasingly agitated as he flipped through the documents, his expression so furious he seemed ready to spit fire.
After finishing, the Great Archmage used magic to enlarge and display the documents for the ministers below. Much information was recorded on them, including testimonies from commoners and even detailed accounts of the Elf Race's invasion of the Demon territory back then. Various testimonies pointed to the Elf Race as the culprits of the past events. Furthermore, the warriors of the Elf Race were all machines created using Taboo technology, and the power cores of these machines were those missing children!
Such wickedness completely overturned everyone's impression of the Elf Race. In everyone's eyes, the Elf Race was supposed to be beautiful, noble, proud, and the darlings of nature. But at this moment, beneath the beautiful exterior of the Elf Race that had been torn away, so much bloody darkness was hidden. They were simply more evil than the Demon Race!
"This evidence..."
Shurein spoke to explain: "This is evidence collected by the Night Sky Pavilion. That Witch gave me this evidence because she wanted the Kingdom to uphold justice and reclaim fairness for those who sacrificed their lives. Moreover, the demon who was just controlling my two brothers is actually the patriarch of the Elf Race, Potimas. This evil man seems to be collecting special souls to achieve some goal, and I was also a targeted objective. However, because of my special status, he couldn't kidnap me, so he used a special skill at the banquet back then to control my two brothers to monitor me."
The Great Archmage couldn't help but ask: "What conflict is there between the Night Sky Pavilion and the Elf Race that they would go to such lengths just to deal with them?"
"Hmph!" Shurein gave a cold snort of dissatisfaction and said, "Such evil existences should be executed by anyone! Even without a reason, no one could restrain themselves after seeing such atrocities. If one could tolerate such evil existences continuing to live happily and freely, could they even be called human?!"
"..." The Great Archmage was left with a face full of shame.
However, he still firmly advised: "But the origins of the Night Sky Pavilion are mysterious, and the background of that Witch is also a mystery. I fear they may be detrimental to the Kingdom."
"I can guarantee with my reputation that the Night Sky Pavilion is trustworthy. Can you accept it if I put it that way?!" Shurein looked at the Great Archmage with cold eyes.
Seeing Prince Shurein so determined, the Great Archmage found it hard to say anything more. The ministers below who had similar thoughts could only sigh inwardly at this moment. Regardless, it was not a good time to stand up and oppose the Prince.
"But Your Highness, with the Demon Race's march imminent, we have no spare combat power to declare war on the Elf Race."
Although the Elf Race indeed deserved to be subjugated.
Now was not a good time.
In the past, the Human Race would even seek help from the Elf Race when fighting the Demon Race. Now, not only could they not ask for help, but they also had to declare war on them.
This was likely very bad.
The royal family feared the disaster of national destruction.
Shurein said calmly, "Correct, our combat power should indeed prioritize supporting the front lines. However, now that the Elf Race's schemes have been exposed, I don't even know if any of you..."
"...have been secretly in contact with the Elf Race. The Elf Race was able to hide the truth for so long back then, and it was only through that Witch's hard work that the evidence of their crimes was found. If I were to say none of you have any connection with the Elf Race, I wouldn't believe it. Therefore, if we don't declare war on the Elf Race now, I'm afraid what awaits us is the Elf Race declaring war on us. We must seize this initiative."
"..."
Some ministers suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
That's right. Since the evidence of the Elf Race's crimes could be collected, how could their past actions of helping the Elf Race be hidden?
Only then did they realize that their lives were already in the hands of this Prince, and they had no way out!
The Great Archmage looked coldly at the officials below.
"However, there is no need to worry about combat power. I have already sent people to the Divine Word Cult to seek help. The Divine Word Cult will certainly not forgive such an evil existence as the Elf Race. At that time, I will lead the Royal Guard and the reinforcements from the Divine Word Cult to subjugate the Elf Race. This will not affect the support for the front lines. Furthermore, we have a powerful ally on our side. At that time, the master of the Night Sky Pavilion, that powerful Witch, will also take action to help us deal with the high-end combat power of the Elf Race. We have no possibility of failure in this battle."
The Great Archmage asked in astonishment: "Does Your Highness know the strength of that Witch? I suggest we seek help from the Hero's magic Teacher, that strongest Archmage. We can use teleportation magic to solve the travel time issue."
"No, even using teleportation spells would cause a significant drain on that master and would affect the situation on the front lines." Shurein rejected the proposal and said, "And I can tell you frankly, that Witch's strength is even above my brother, Hero Julius."
"To think it's like that..." The Great Archmage immediately stopped offering opinions.
He believed Prince Shurein's judgment. After all, the current Prince Shurein was stronger than him and only below Hero Julius. Since he said the Witch was even stronger than the Hero, it must be true.
Shurein asked: "Do you have any further opinions?"
The ministers hurriedly bowed.
"Your Highness is wise; we have no objections."
Clearly, Prince Shurein had planned this long ago. It was unknown if that Witch was advising him behind the scenes, leaving no room for them to intervene. Besides, His Highness's meaning was already very clear: he was going to declare war on the Elf Race. They could have opinions, but whether he listened was his business.
"Since there are no objections, then it's decided. Please organize the evidence and announce it to the world to declare war on this evil race!"
Shadow Shurein silently watched everyone accept the orders.
He thought to himself.
The mission is finally complete.
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