"Unknown animal?" said the old emperor, repeating the phrase, and then asked again, "Lord Regent, but when I was young I sent my army to inspect all the territory of our country, and all the animals found were registered. Can you tell me where this so-called unknown new animal came from?"

The regent continued to quibble, "Your Majesty, you also know that it was only when you were young that you sent troops to patrol the kingdom. And I'm in your army. But, after all, a full thirty years have passed now. No one can guarantee that no new species will be born in our vast empire during these thirty years. Moreover, our empire is vast, and there are many places and other countries separated by a hill or a river. No one can guarantee that species from other countries will not come to our world. “

The old emperor was finally angry again, and the last time he was angry was probably years ago. "But this stump was brought by the Beast Knight from the Courage Line. And there are hundreds of stumps like this!"

However, the regent did not mean to be afraid. Instead, he said naturally: "Oh, Your Majesty, in fact, I know very well that this stump comes from the Courage Line. But that doesn't mean it's apostolic. Your Majesty, please think that if this was really the body of the Apostle, then our line of courage would have collapsed long ago. However, our line of courage is still alive and well, and we still have a great record against the Apostles to this day. Therefore, it was very easy for the Flying Beast Knight to get a stump. ”

"But why did he do that?"

"Quite simply, my majesty. The regent smiled and continued to quibble, "Recently I have heard that there have been several small riots in our capital. It's all caused by the families of those who claim to be soldiers. Therefore, the purpose of that Flying Beast Knight is actually very simple, that is, to further expand the riot. Your Majesty, for such a scheming beast knight, I suggest that he be put to death as an example!"

The scene suddenly fell into embarrassment, everyone knew that there was indeed a problem with the courage defense line, but due to the power of the regent, no one dared to stand up and refute the regent. If things go unchecked, then there is a good chance that the Flying Beast Knight who tried to bring the stump over at all risk will be executed. However, finally someone couldn't stand it. That was the cronies of the old emperor who accompanied the regent to the palace.

His identity is the auxiliary minister of the Danmos Empire, and he is basically of the same rank as the regent. In addition, this is the main palace hall of the palace rather than the official residence of the regent, and the old emperor himself sits there above the court. Therefore, he plucked up his courage and said, "Lord Regent, we received news last night that we found the corpses of an army and the corpses of dozens of apostles in the Courage Line. And this stump, because the Flying Beast Knight can't bring the entire apostle, so he just cuts it off and brings the stump. Because an apostle is too big for a flying beast. ”

"Yes? The Lord Regent glanced back at him, startling the Auxiliary Chancellor. "Vice-Chancellor, I didn't expect you, as a pillar of the country, to believe in such a clumsy conspiracy. I don't know how it will be possible to completely change your mind and make you realize that our empire actually has an overall advantage over the apostles. If it weren't for that, our empire would have perished long ago like the weak kingdom of Magellan. ”

"But Lord Regent, could you please explain why the families of the missing soldiers have caused the final riot recently?"

The Regent's eyes became cold, and he looked at the auxiliary minister and said, "Auxiliary minister, I don't know how many times I have to say it before you understand that the so-called families of missing soldiers are just a group of people made up by hostile forces who want chaos in our empire. Just imagine, now that our empire has been fighting a series of battles against the apostles, where did these missing soldiers come from? That is, there is no such thing at all! As one of the pillars of the country, you believe such rumors, and you are not believing in the empire!" After speaking, the regent also said to the old emperor: "Your Majesty, in order to stabilize the morale of the soldiers fighting in the front, I implore Your Majesty to put to death that flying beast knight who deceived the people and exterminate the three clans! Only in this way can the morale of the soldiers fighting in the front be calmed!"

The old emperor suddenly fell into doubt. Is his suspicion right or wrong? Although the stump in front of him was confirmed to be from the apostle, was he deliberately taken out by some ill-intentioned people, or was it indeed the apostle who had broken through the defense of courage many times, as the beast knight said? Fortunately, the old emperor, who had been in office for decades, still showed a little of the wisdom of his youth, so he ordered: "Regent, auxiliary minister, since you two have your own opinions, the best way is to go to the field to prove it. Auxiliary Minister, I have made you a special envoy to comfort the soldiers fighting at the front, and to find out the true situation. As for the regent, you and I will stay in the capital, and the right or wrong of the matter will naturally be known when the auxiliary minister returns. As for the Flying Beast Knight, lock him up first, and then release him when the Auxiliary Minister returns!"

"But Your Majesty ... The regent was in a hurry, and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the old emperor: "What's the matter, regent, do you still disagree with my opinion?"

"Don't dare. The regent hurriedly lowered his head, he knew that this time, it was he who lost.

And the army of the Danmoth Empire in the Courage Line did not have any interest in what was happening in the capital hundreds of kilometers away, they only cared about the immediate trouble. For some reason, the apostles' attacks on the line of courage became more and more frequent. And each time it's completely different from the previous one. Gradually, the soldiers found that the apostles under the city were becoming more and more difficult to deal with, and the casualties on their own side were increasing. Moreover, there were several occasions when entire bands of guards were completely annihilated by the apostles who had climbed the walls. If it weren't for the timely arrival of nearby reinforcements, the Courage Line would have been in danger.

All of this is actually thanks to the magician. If it weren't for the magician who killed the five troublemakers, then I'm afraid no one would have known about the apostles' plans.