Hercules

These methods of shaping public opinion were nothing new.

It was only that the propaganda tools of today were different, so the early efforts had been more covert.

Virut only had to think of the owner behind Times Magazine to understand the significance of those reports.

Clearly, Countess Augusta was building momentum for her husband in advance.

And she was doing it so subtly that it seeped in without notice.

Never mind who had brought the remnants of the Four Nations to their current state, or how much effort they had spent developing the colonies.

With newspapers and magazines repeatedly hammering the message into them, the so-called concept of the Great Xia race would gain widespread acceptance.

Once you accepted that you were part of the Great Xia race, wasn't it only lawful and reasonable for the Great Xia Empire to claim the right to rule the people of Great Xia?

Great Xia would thus have legal grounds. This would not be plunder—it would be the recovery of lost territory!

As for the remnants of the Four Nations refusing to agree, that was even simpler.

It was precisely because they disagreed that war was needed to settle the matter.

It had always been this way throughout history. You had the right to disagree, and I had the right to beat you until you agreed. It was that simple.

Once he had thought it through and connected all the pieces, Virut naturally understood the hidden intent behind it.

Everyone had their eyes on this merit, but it mattered even more to Qin.

The Empire's Crown Prince was already nearly flawless. His character, rapport with the people, and political ability had all been proven.

The only thing he lacked was achievement in the military—the foundation upon which Great Xia had risen.

That