Rebirth of the Viking King

Ulysses Elam was a unique monarch on this continent.

Unlike those heroes who were widely sung by bards and tavern bartenders, he believed in the power of "low-key" and "forbearance".

What appears to be a failure may not "really" be a complete failure.

In the same way, a big victory that seems like a victory can be achieved if one takes a long-term view.

It may not “really” be a victory.

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A nightmare experience in his childhood made Elan in awe of the word "life" since he was a child.

When he was 6 years old, he witnessed his mother die in childbirth.

In the Middle Ages, when medical conditions were generally poor, it was not uncommon for women to die due to childbirth. The belligerent father immediately forgot about the incident, but Ulysses remembered the nightmare deeply.

From that day on, he knew that the records in the holy bishops' books were not false.

The arrival of peace in every life is a gift from the Holy Lord Christ to mankind.

When he grew up, the lingering images from his childhood were still engraved in his memory. From the moment he became the crown prince, he began to scrutinize his kingdom keenly.

Through careful account comparison, Ulysses discovered that compared to wielding a sword and going to the battlefield to fight, it would be more cost-effective to directly use gold coins to avoid disputes.

Because of every human life that takes to the battlefield, they grow from babies crying for food to being able to work in the fields, and then to being able to pick up swords. This requires the kingdom to invest a lot of time and money.

There is not much difference between a dead person and a loss of property.

Waging a war just to obtain land and war compensation is a completely loss-making deal in the eyes of Ulysses.

Money is easy to get.

But it takes 18 years to raise a soldier from infant to adult.

This lost time can never be regained no matter what.

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Based on this "life philosophy", when the Kingdom of Mercia was entrusted to Ulysses, he immediately became a turtle that everyone despised.

As long as we can form an alliance, we will never split.

As long as you can defend, you will never attack.

As long as compensation can be paid, force will never be used.

The seven countries of the English Islands immediately discovered a rising coward, and the name "Honest Man" Elam was firmly pinned on Ulysses' head.

But he didn't care.

After 20 years, the leaders of the seven countries have changed.

But Ulysses still sat on the throne, submissive.

After 40 years, the leading families in the seven countries have even changed.

Ulysses carried gifts and blessed the new monarch year after year.

Looking at the Kingdom of Mercia, under 40 years of Buddhist management, its land has not decreased at all, but has increased by 20%.

This is a land that has been completely abandoned due to years of war.

Ulysses swallowed it calmly, and then used the country's large population to reclaim wasteland and plant it, turning the scorched land into fertile farmland.

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Internally, he vigorously developed basic industry and made Mercia's ships the strongest among the seven countries in England.

Externally, he tried his best to promote trade and exchange goods with all countries as much as possible.

His business philosophy was not wrong.

40 years of political experience told him that "avoiding war and developing in a low-key manner" is the brightest road for the country's rulers.

It's okay to be scolded.

They just dare to say verbally that they are cowards. Mercia has not seen a real invasion in many years.

The dragon-killing ballistae densely distributed on the walls of all cities are proof of the kingdom's national strength.

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It's a pity that the life of a mortal is never "smooth sailing".

2 years ago, Hummel Blood Pigeon crossed the North Sea.

One year ago, Loki led the Viking pirates who suddenly appeared on the land of the Kingdom of Mercia. This officially announced that the peaceful life of the Kingdom of Mercia was permanently disrupted.

It had been a long, long time since Ulysses had gone to the front lines in person. Facing Loki, he could only fully cooperate and agree to all his requests.

Loki asked him to be a hostage, and he obeyed.

Loki said we were allies, and he readily agreed.

But does he really think so in his heart?

Regarding this issue, Loki once naively thought that when he showed the value of an ally and married Elizabeth, the old man would see his strength.

Cooperating with the martial Vikings will make the Kingdom of Mercia more stable and diverse without force.

However at this time

Ulysses Elam when he emerged as the fourth witness. He thought back carefully and had to admit that everything his father-in-law did seemed to be under his "coercion".

He hid his fear deeply, beneath a wise smile that kept him smiling almost all the time.

It wasn't until the Principality of France targeted itself that it finally broke out!

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"I am Ulysses Elam, the Lord of the Kingdom of Mercia. Today, standing in the hall of the Inquisition, facing the twelve angels under the disciples of the Holy Lord Christ, I guarantee that what I say is true. "

Loki looked at the old man with mixed feelings in his heart.

It is young people like Elizabeth who can truly demonstrate strong plasticity in the face of changes.

From extreme resistance to openness. It took the Princess of Mercia less than two months. Because she truly saw the changes in people's lives in this land.

No matter what era, the elderly are the most difficult to change.

In the face of adversity, they will use the experience they have honed in a life of hard life to make peace with reality.

But their hearts are still as solid as a rock.

"Based on my interactions with Duke Loki, he once clearly told me that he is a 'fictitious person' who comes from the turbulence of time and space!"

"Thirty years ago, the Byzantine King Michael III once told the world that the 'Imaginers' were the most dangerous enemies in the world. They descended to this plane like alien gods, but the memories stored in their brains were indeed unknown. The hidden existence composes a good history for us.”

"Ever since this man came to the Viking community, the Viking community has faced a disaster!"

"In just three years, a large number of Vikings took to the battlefield. Led by a madman-like 'Lost', the already bloodthirsty group was on the verge of losing control."

"If we don't do something, the seven countries of the English Islands, together with the Vikings and Slavic lands, will all be turned into a paradise for raising monsters!"

"Build a huge empire covering Scandinavia, the English Islands, and Slavia!"

"This is the real goal of this madman!"

In front of Loki, he was submissive and obeyed all his requests. Ulysses had been holding back until Loki stood before the French to be judged.

He thought he was bound to die here, so he came forward to complain.

He accused the traveler of spreading the flames of war throughout Mercia.

He also accused him of plundering the lands of the people of Mercia and taking his only daughter.

The buzz of discussion started again. Judge Ethan looked at Loki with a pair of sharp eyes. Only now did he finally understand why the "sect master" wanted to use all the power of France to target this man.

This man is truly dangerous.

"That's enough." Loki shook his head and said softly.

"That's all right, father-in-law."