In the command post of the Battle of Kwyn, Emperor Laubert sat on a buckskin sofa next to his private desk, the wrinkles on his face piled up, revealing the tiredness of an old man.

Across the crimson desk, Prime Minister Duke Nick gently stroked his aching chest, smoking a cigar containing vanilla, his eyes fixed on a stack of papers on the edge of the desk, and a look of resignation on his face.

Next to the Prime Minister, Duke Eric, the Minister of War, had a relatively relaxed expression, his slender fingers grabbed the document in front of the Prime Minister's eyes, and then threw it in front of the Emperor, "The Twak Territory can no longer fall into the hands of the orcs, we must make a decision early." ”

"These damned imperial traitors. The emperor gritted his teeth, and then said complainingly: "What the hell is the matter with Duke Gna, he will be defeated by a group of rebels, and in addition to his own army, doesn't he have the 30,000 Klan army that retreated to the Twak Territory?"

"I'm not surprised by the defeat of Duke Gerner," said Duke Eric, "The Barrett family is always easily controlled by their own emotions, and not long ago in Sharp Town, Duke Gerner destroyed the battlefield advantage that he had only gained with 30,000 soldiers because of his anger. ”

"Now is not the time to find fault. Duke Nick straightened his waist and pressed the cigar in his hand into the ashtray hard, "Twak Collar can't be lost... Without the Twak Leader pinning down the orc's flank in the east, the orcs can free up at least three banners to join the frontal battlefield. ”

"But the question is how do we rescue it?" Emperor Laubert did not veto the proposal to support Tkawa Territory, he was not stupid after all, but it was a problem to rescue Twak Territory, because the town of Sharp, which led to Twak Territory, had long since fallen into the hands of the enemy.

"Let Baron Pedi support the Twak Territory from the northern passage of the Fort Herien region. Duke Eric stared at Duke Nick as he said this, "I've heard that the battle for Crewe is nearing its end. ”

Duke Nick nodded slightly, then picked up his cigar again and explained: "The latest magic communication, the orcs only retreated, but they were not defeated, if you want to completely wipe out the orcs, it will take at least half a month... I'm more anxious about the safety of the Twak Territory than you, but if I can't completely destroy the Orc Expeditionary Force in the Kru Territory, it will be no less troublesome than the loss of the Tkawa Territory. ”

"Let's break the siege of the Dwak Territory first," Duke Eric looked at Duke Nick, "at least send a legion to defend Twak City first...

The rebels under Twak City only have two miscellaneous armies that have been cobbled together, although there is a C-level flag group of orcs to deal with, but this will reduce the combat effectiveness of the orc flag group, so you only need to ask Baron Pedi to send a legion to completely lift the siege of Twak City. ”

Duke Nick didn't immediately refuse, he lowered his eyelids and thought for a while before saying, "I think again, how many troops do the orcs have in their hands now... In the steppe of Tefero, the orcs have invested nearly 140,000 people in nine banner regiments, and there are at least 45,000 people in at least three banner regiments in Shasterburg, plus the tens of thousands of troops lost in the battle of Klan Leader some time ago..."

Duke Eric and Emperor Rubot became more and more obvious as the Prime Minister's words deepened, and soon, the two of them straightened up almost at the same time, and their eyes fell on the small military map on the desk...

Then, Duke Nick's eyes also turned to the map.

The three of them just looked at the map and fell into deep thought, and after about five minutes, Duke Eric took the lead and said, "The reserve troops in the hands of the orcs will not exceed two banner regiments. ”

Just as Duke Nick was about to say something, Viscount Tyke, the emperor's newly appointed intelligence officer, suddenly walked straight from outside the door to the location of the three of them, and deliberately used his military boots to make a noise to remind the three of them of his arrival.

"Any news?" said Emperor Laubert, whose thoughts were interrupted, so his tone betrayed impatience.

"The latest battle report from the Zephilo steppe. Viscount Tyke handed over a letter that still had a little bit of magical energy left.

"Show me. Duke Nick held out his hand.

Viscount Tyke was stunned, but fortunately, Emperor Laubert said in time: "Let the Prime Minister take a look first." ”

The magic prohibition on the letter requires the use of specific tools, and Duke Nick's gaze swept over the Emperor's desk to see a small arched seal.

...

"It's not good news, but it's not bad news either. Duke Nick handed the letter to the Emperor, "Maybe it's the help of the goddess, the Marquis of Nepdo has advanced the battlefield for nearly twenty miles...", the Prime Minister said, picked up a black charcoal pen and scratched it on the Tefero grassland on the map, "In other words, this area is no longer blocked by any orc army!"

"Are you trying to raid Sharp Town?" Duke Eric's eyes lit up, and then he frowned again: "But the remaining army we have now is not enough to defeat the reserve forces in the hands of the orcs in a short time. ”

Duke Nick smiled, "Don't forget about the dwarves, the war on the steppes of Tefero is in a stalemate, and if the orc commander wasn't stupid, he wouldn't have withdrawn even a single banner... In other words, if the orcs wanted to contain the dwarven offensive in their rear, the only army they could call on was their reserves. ”

"You convinced me. Emperor Laubert stood up suddenly, he picked up charcoal and drew a large circle on the Twak and Crewe Territories, "The Imperial Military Department immediately drew up a document, the Twak and Crewe Territories were transferred to the Northern Frontier Theater of the Empire, and Baron Peidi was transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Frontier Theater and awarded the rank of General of the Imperial Army. ”

Duke Nick frowned, he stood up, and the emperor's eyes fell on Duke Nick, "Don't be busy refusing, Baron Pedi has proven his ability in the Fortress of Coron, the Clan, and now the Crewe Territory, and with his current merits and status, he is enough to be qualified for this position." ”

Duke Eric, on the other hand, was more direct, "If you don't want someone from the Barrett family to take the position of commander-in-chief of the Northern Frontier War, you shouldn't shirk it." ”

"I've never shirked it, I just think it's a little inappropriate for Kru to intervene in the war with Twak at this moment. Duke Nick frowned, "Duke Gna doesn't like people looking at him embarrassed. ”

"This is a common problem of the Barrett family, but I think he will definitely take the initiative to ask you to send reinforcements this time. Duke Eric smiled indifferently, "In the choice between dignity and survival, Duke Gerner will make the right choice." ”

"Well, then, the matter is so decided, and if the Duke of Gna has any doubts, I will personally write to him in the name of the Emperor to 'explain'. Emperor Laubert said jokingly, and then he looked at Duke Eric, "Let the Provisional Twelfth Combined Regiment of the Empire move quickly towards Sharptown, and tell the Marquis of Ferro-Terry to launch an attack on Sharptown before October 8th." ”

"Understood. Duke Eric nodded solemnly.

After looking at the Minister of War and nodding, Emperor Laubert couldn't help but pick up the flask next to him and pour himself a glass, and said in a complaining tone: "Let it be like this first." ”

With that, I drank it all...

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should talk about the Drake Mage Tower. Duke Nick interrupted the Emperor's rare grace, "Our negotiations have entered the final moment..."

"You talk, I have to leave for a while. Duke Eric couldn't help but interrupt Duke Nick, and with that, he turned and left.

"The independence of the Drake Mage Tower has become a fact, and we should all accept it. Duke Nick sat down again after the Emperor sat down, "Now, if you nod, they can provide the magic warriors of our two legions as well as the mage troops of one legion for free. ”

"Turlock seems to be planning to marry you, his daughter and Pedi?" the Emperor buried his face deep under the glass.

"Yes. Duke Nick did not deny it.

"What do you want to talk about, talk about your marriage?" the Emperor sneered.

Duke Nick frowned slightly, "There are many options for Peidi's marriage, and I don't think marrying with the Drake Mage Tower is the best choice, but for the sake of the stability of the entire empire's northern frontier and eastern coast, I approve of this marriage." ”

"For the Empire!" said Emperor Laubert, raising his glass and looking at his Prime Minister with sarcastic eyes, "Tell the mages that I hope they will keep their promise and remain neutral forever... As for aid, the empire does not need any assistance. ”

"That's your answer?"

Laubert looked at the Prime Minister, "Yes, do you want the Emperor to personally come to the negotiating table and say something like 'I recognize your independence'?"

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