"This is not a prophecy, but a fact, although not so terrifying." Ian frowned slightly. "The Empire indeed faced resource depletion due to fighting on two fronts, but it's not to the extent of chaos."
"This is a strategic deception. You must lure the enemy deep... But Fiery Flame Land won't believe my prophecy, they're not so easily fooled."
"Unless..."
Ian's eyes turned stern. "You intend to turn the fake scenario into reality."
"It won't reach that level, Prophet."
The staff of the Spirit Wisdom Institute shook their heads, calmly saying, "We also understand that Fiery Flame Land won't believe your prophecy. It's not about deceiving the enemy."
"Sir, this is a prophecy aimed at the people. We want the people to believe we are at a disadvantage, that we are about to encounter a major crisis, that we are about to lose—"
