"Father's proposal is that you suppress the naval battle, while Sapphire's knight orders serve as the main force. The taxes collected will be split equally between our two houses."
Anthony laid out the Sapphire Grand Duke's proposed division of benefits.
In previous years, the Sapphire Grand Duke had always been the one to suppress the battlefield, countering any possible Dragon Riders and ensuring that the war remained at the level of ordinary knights. Thus, all knight orders had to pay taxes on their gains, especially mineral ores such as metals, which had to be personally distributed by the Grand Duke after the war.
This time, the Sapphire Grand Duke planned to have Liszt suppress the battlefield, then split the taxes equally. It was still a fairly reasonable plan.
After giving it some thought, Liszt agreed. "Fine. But you need to produce a more detailed plan. How many ports does the Eagle Kingdom have? How many ships? Where are their shipbuilding technicians located? All of it must be thoroughly investigated. I hope to wipe out all their naval strength in a single battle, so that for decades to come, they will not dare advance a single step into the sea!"
"Your Highness's ambition is admirable. As the commander of this naval campaign, Anthony will certainly investigate every detail thoroughly," Anthony replied gravely.
Looking at Liszt's face, which still bore traces of youth, yet hearing the seasoned edge in his tone, Anthony could not help but feel deeply stirred.
The core members of the Sapphire Family had discussed Liszt often. Especially in the period following the dragon-slaying battle, they had practically discussed him every day.
An eighteen-year-old Dragon Rider—and perhaps an even younger Magician—was something almost unimaginable.
The Sapphire Grand Duke had known Leewilliam, then Count of Coral Island, quite well.