Chapter 2003: Chapter 1125: Lawrence’s Loyalty

In utter astonishment, Lawrence’s previously somewhat clouded old eyes suddenly became much clearer. He hurriedly questioned Leo Ray, “Your Royal Highness the Holy Lion, what do you mean by that?”

“The literal meaning.”

Leo Ray looked at Lawrence’s eyes, filled with crow’s feet, and smiled, “His Royal Highness Prince Viceroy should understand better than anyone what I am implying.”

“Your Royal Highness the Holy Lion, I still find it hard to believe.”

Lawrence hesitated for a while, then forced himself to calm his restless mind and cautiously asked, “Are you implying that you want to help me ascend to the throne of the Grimm Kingdom?”

“Indeed, since Saint King William has died, it is only natural that His Royal Highness Prince Viceroy, who is connected by blood, also has the right to inherit the throne of Grimm.”

Leo Ray nodded calmly, still maintaining a faint smile, “Isn’t this a matter of course?”

“According to the Grimm Code, I am indeed the heir to the throne.”

Lawrence still wore a puzzled expression, asking, “But why does Your Royal Highness the Holy Lion choose to help me?”

“Prince Viceroy, I am not only helping you, but also helping myself.”

Leo Ray spoke those famous words again, with the smile fading, “You must know best that the Royal Family of the Grimm Kingdom is currently in a precarious situation, almost extinct in name. What do you think the Temple of Light will do next?”

“I believe the other party will inevitably distort the truth, defining the Coldflame Kingdom as the culprit for William’s demise, thereby arousing indignation and hatred within the Grimm Kingdom.”

Lawrence spoke without hesitation, “By then, Your Royal Highness the Holy Lion and your troops will face countless citizens of the Grimm Kingdom who are kept in the dark, or even indoctrinated!”

“Exactly. Therefore, I need a spokesperson, someone who can reveal the truth.”

Leo Ray nodded slightly, saying, “There is no need for me to let the entire Grimm Kingdom fall into the abyss of war. My target is solely the Light Sanctuary’s Main Temple in the Holy City, nothing more.”

“The benevolence and wisdom of your Royal Highness are truly admirable.”

Lawrence immediately responded, with overflowing respect.

Upon hearing this, Leo Ray merely smiled faintly, without responding immediately.

The main reason Leo Ray was acting this way was merely to quickly gain control over the entire Grimm Kingdom, involving not just the resources required for strengthening, but all aspects such as population and productivity.

Leo Ray clearly understood that, despite the vastness of the continent he was on, resources would eventually be relatively limited and would require a relatively long time to recover.

In future confrontations against other foreign Lords, under the premise of block versus block combat, population, productivity, and military force will all be extremely important precious resources in his hands, the more the better.

Only by maximally integrating all resources in the entire block can one gain an advantage in future wars between Lords.

In such a situation, how to achieve the maximum war gains with the least cost was undoubtedly an art of war.

Furthermore, Leo Ray also clearly understood.

While foreign Lords were madly besieging and plundering on their respective blocks, lacking time would forever be an issue, because opponents would always be in action.

Only by quickly controlling more resources and power can he have greater capital to face the upcoming unpredictable block wars.

Therefore, just like Ariel Watson at that time, supporting a front-facing spokesperson to work for him was clearly the best choice.

While thinking this, Leo Ray stated his requirements to the other party.

Lawrence, not only using his identity and influence as Prince Viceroy and rightful heir to the throne, was responsible for conveying the truth to the citizens of the Grimm Kingdom and exposing the malefactions of the Temple of Light.

Moreover, he had to find ways to win the support of the princes and nobles in the Grimm Kingdom who still retained rationality, laying the foundation for the upcoming ascendancy to the throne.

“Not to hide from Your Royal Highness the Holy Lion, although I have long been ousted from the power center of the Grimm Kingdom, not for a single moment have I given up on paying attention to the situation of the Grimm Kingdom, being well-versed in everything within the Court.”

Lawrence nodded heavily, his old face full of seriousness, “I believe that evil cannot triumph over good, with your Royal Highness’s renowned name combined with my efforts, we will surely gain the support of the citizens and Nobles!”

As Lawrence spoke, his heart was filled with excitement, and even his body began to tremble slightly.

Back then, I was originally the Grimm Prince with the best hope of inheriting the throne, and I once worked hard towards the throne.

But due to my carelessness and William’s secret manipulation, I ultimately missed out on the throne.

From a once high-spirited young prince, I transitioned to a marginal figure within the Royal Family, having to be cautious at all times to prevent William from finding a reason to execute me.

Decades of time passed, whenever idle, I always fantasize about what level the Grimm Kingdom would have reached today if I had become the Saint King.

And every time I heard William handing over a large amount of Royal Family property to the Temple of Light, I was overwhelmed with both pain and helplessness.