This war was of extraordinary significance to Duke Jonathan.
News of Lentax Great City's fall was rapidly spreading.
Among the nobility, quite a few rumors unfavorable to him had already emerged.
These rumors had greatly damaged Jonathan's prestige, causing the families and factions under his banner to waver.
Aside from the upheaval in Lentax, his policies toward the Triune Church during this period had also drawn the dissatisfaction of some old-guard noble rulers.
It was no exaggeration to say that these were all potential dangers that could erupt at any moment.
And the best way to resolve such problems was to start a war.
That way, the cake on the table could be divided.
Whether it was the Lancaster Family or the audacious Calamity Raven Church, there had to be a pretext.
War could both display military might and achieve a redistribution of certain interests.
It was undoubtedly an excellent way to restore authority.
Therefore, Duke Jonathan had compelling reasons to fight this battle.
However, he could also see the Calamity Raven Church's intentions.
They intended to thoroughly loot Lentax Great City, then immediately flee back to Cold Raven Valley with lightning speed.
It bordered the Northern Frontier and lay in the buffer zone between the Kingdom of Swadia and the Vigia Kingdom.
It was a standard lawless region.
To the Avalon kingdom, it was undoubtedly a remote place.
It would not be easy for Duke Jonathan to launch an expedition against Cold Raven Valley.
At the very least, he would need to conduct a series of complicated negotiations with the Kingdom of Swadia.
However, reaching Cold Raven Valley from Avalon territory meant crossing nearly the entire Kingdom of Swadia.
Thus, securing an agreement would not be easy, as it involved many local families and high-ranking nobles.
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