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Chapter 415: Preparing for the Storm

Many generals were ready to withdraw with their troops from Central, but that was all. Although Mustang had distributed the homunculus plan and reinforced concrete evidence, he hadn't seen much of a response from the generals.

In the original story, Mustang and the others did not have it so easy, because they did not have all this information and did not know about the specific plans of their Father.

Since Father founded and raised this country, he firmly controlled it, but his goal was too inhumane. He was going to sacrifice the citizens of an entire country, which would make anyone turn their backs on him.

My father's behavior had become more and more wild over the past hundred years. His fangs were constantly coming out, and successive civil wars led to an increasingly unstable position for Amestris.

— Hurry up. I was almost forced out of Central.

It seems that the situation at the Mustang was not so good after all.

— Where are you now? Su Xiao frowned. If the Mustang got squeezed out of Central, they'd be in trouble. The Army of the North needed a foothold for easier entry into Central.

— Now I am with my army in a small town near Central. Many of Central's old generals have started calling me crazy and are increasingly trying to force me and my men out of the capital.

— Small town... Just don't let them completely squeeze your people out of Central. Do you have any suggestions? Olivia asked and looked at Su Xiao

— From me? I don't have any suggestions. I don't know how to control armies, I only know how to fight.

Olivia and Mustang were very cunning people. Although the three of them formed an alliance, it wasn't a solid one. They could kick Su Xiao out at any time.

— As the initiator of our alliance, you have the right to express your opinion, no need to worry about trifles, " Mustang said after hearing Su Xiao's words.

— My answer will remain unchanged. I don't know how to control armies, and I only know how to fight. If an enemy that is difficult to deal with appears, I will kill them, " Su Xiao's reply silenced Mustang and Olivia for a while.

— Then... What is your goal? Don't tell me you don't have a purpose. My goal is to become the supreme commander. Olivia wants to protect her own territory. So, what do you want? "Mustang made it clear that this was very important information for their alliance.

— My goal? I had my sights set on my father from the very beginning.

— In the sense?

— I want to get his research results.

Su Xiao's words shocked Mustang and Olivia.

— Do you want to create your own country-sized circle to create the Philosopher's Stone?

Hearing Mustang's words, Su Xiao shook his head. It was normal for them to have such suspicions.

— Do you two really think it's that easy to create something like this? Let's not talk about whether I can live for hundreds of years. I just can't stand the process of creating such a Philosopher's stone. Mustang, you should know that yourself.

Mustang said nothing.

— I don't have any more doubts. If we win, the results of Father's research will be yours, but all records regarding the Philosopher's Stone circle must be destroyed.

— Good, " Su Xiao said.

— I don't have any more questions, " Olivia said.

The trio reached an agreement. Su Xiao's plan took another huge step forward.

— Then our alliance officially exists from now on, " Su Xiao said.

Only now could they be considered true allies.

As for my Father, he had two goals. The first was to create an incredible philosopher's stone from the inhabitants of Amestris, and with its help he wanted to summon and absorb the power of the God.

Su Xiao's ultimate goal is the power of a God obtained by Father, but could a person really wield the" power of a God " of this world? The answer is no.

The Father uses a very powerful Philosopher's Stone to receive and hold the power of God. To create this philosopher's stone, Father uses millions of ordinary people's souls, and such a philosopher's stone will sooner or later drive anyone crazy.

Su Xiao, on the other hand, was on the path of developing a melee fighter, not a necromancer or anything like that, so he wasn't interested in the pseudo God power of this world, which, among other things, was a necessary item to raise one's rank.

— Since we have formed an alliance, we should plan everything together, "however, to Olivia's suggestion, Su Xiao replied —" I suggest attacking Central head-on. While our troops are fighting the Father's army, we will find a way to win over the waverers to our side, then we will all gather together and go to the Father.

Su Xiao's simple and crude plan stunned Olivia. "So simple?".. Olivia suddenly felt that their alliance was a little unreliable.

— Yes, or offer your own plan.

Su Xiao wouldn't interfere with Olivia or Mustang's plan if their plan was to send troops to Central as soon as possible.

Right now, Mustang's forces were already facing off against Central's forces. Now, it was only a matter of time before a civil war broke out, regardless of whether they made the final move or not.

Mustang's forces would end up being attacked by the forces of Wrath regardless of whether he mutinied or not, but Olivia was safe for now.

— Mustang, are we really attacking Central so recklessly? Without any specific plan?

— Right.

Olivia was even more surprised by Mustang's response. — If you really want to throw yourself so recklessly at the embrasure, then I'd better leave the alliance.

— This is your decision, but I will remind you that this country was created by your Father. You'll still end up being dragged into this war whether you want to or not, " Mustang's voice was filled with confidence. He knew that there was no need to make any plans right now. Their enemy hadn't figured out what was going on yet, and attacking at such a moment was the best solution. Right now, every minute cost a huge number of ordinary soldiers ' lives, and instead of making clever plans, it would be better if they hit the completely unprepared Central forces without any plan in the shortest possible time..

— You can leave if you want. You can run away from Amestris, as many people will, but Father clearly won't stop there. After all, he will need new philosopher's stones soon, " Olivia's face darkened at Su Xiao's words.

— Forget it. When do we start acting? "Olivia has finally come to the conclusion that either they will die or their enemies will die.".

— Now.

— Now?

— Yes, right now! Su Xiao said firmly. The sooner they get to Central, the better.

— How long will it take your troops to get ready? Su Xiao asked and looked at Olivia.

— Ten minutes at worst.

The speed of the northern army was beyond anyone's imagination. Tens of thousands of soldiers would be ready to march in just ten minutes, but given that there was often friction on the border with other countries, without this speed, this border would have long been closer to the capital of Amestris.

Under Olivia's orders, the huge army began to prepare for the march.

And yes, Olivia wasn't bragging.

In less than ten minutes, tens of thousands of soldiers had gathered in front of the fortress.