Chapter 1The Light of the StarsThe starry sky in the autumn twilight, only the sparse starlight flickered lonely, and the earth lay quietly in the boundless darkness.

I was standing under the black sky, letting the cold starlight and the wind of the prairie dilute my turbulent and lonely mood.

"Is Your Majesty hanging Marshal Carlos?"

I followed the melodious and soft female voice to the beautiful figure beside me.

"You're here......" I said softly, "you should learn to call me Alex, my Pope!" ”

"I can't get used to this kind of intimate title for a while, but Esafnia will try to change it......" Esafnia said with a gentle smile, "I've been here for a while, I couldn't bear to disturb your thoughts when I saw you thinking so distractedly, but I really want to know how you feel at the moment, and I have an indescribable curiosity about the secrets in your heart - think about what you think, worry about what you worry, and share the feelings of my destiny to be a man...... Maybe that's the beginning of change......"

"I was thinking," I replied with a smile—more of a lonely smile on my face, "I may never have really defeated Carlos...... When I think back to the whole process of the battle of Pergamis and his relieved smile at the end of the war, I am even more determined to think about it. As a famous general with loyalty, righteousness, sincerity, faith, and bravery, Carlos could not find a way to be self-satisfied between loyalty and justice, and finally chose defeat and died in the most gorgeous way to say goodbye...... Of course, whether this was his true thought at the time has become an eternal suspense with Carlos' death. It's just that Carlos was relieved, but I couldn't accept the victory calmly......"

Ishafnia shook her head lightly and said, "The deceased is gone, what's the point of you trying to find the answer?" Carlos' tragedy stems from the path he chose and Ettiria's mistakes - even if your guess is correct, Carlos chooses to face you against him for destruction, showing that in his mind and on the battlefield, only you have the strength to defeat him. Because you let him really enjoy the taste of defeat and the joy of the loser, Carlos will pass away with no regrets. As his friend and only antagonist, I think in a sense you should be relieved and happy for Carlos to be free. ”

"Ishafnia, you're right......" I sighed and said faintly, "you can always grasp the essence of things......

"It's called 'the authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear'. Actually, you know it very well...... Carlos is your approved opponent – when the most respected enemy in your life is a thing of the past, you can't help but feel dazed and melancholy...... Your anxiety and annoyance stem from the loneliness of losing a friend and an admiring opponent, and also from the momentary uncertainty about the future after crossing a huge obstacle...... But this is the stage that the emperor must go through to grow......"

Aishafu Ni Ya smiled and said, the dark blue pupils were added a blurry halo by the night and starlight, a moonlight robe fluttered in the wind, she stretched out her jade hand and pulled the hair that was blown away by the autumn wind - that seemingly casual action, but it revealed the ten thousand styles of a mature woman, which made people's hearts pound.

"The night is cold and dewy, Aisha, you better go back to the tent to rest, there is no need to accompany me to suffer in the cold wind!" I said with pity - in this starlit and bleak cold night, it seems that Esafnya, who has shed her sublime and sacred cloak and laid down the aura of the gods and popes, has been reduced to an ordinary woman who is weak and graceful and needs to be cared for.

"Alee, you are the first to call me 'Elsa', but I am glad that you call me so......" Ishafnia leaned next to me, leaned her head lightly on my shoulder, and said softly, "I don't feel cold, I feel very warm by your side—it turns out that the male body has a body temperature like fire, which can give me enough light and heat." I think I'm going to love it......."

But I was irritable for no reason - on the issue of men and women, this beautiful Pope of the Cult of the Gods was always straightforward and direct, and when she was alone with me, she did not have the shyness or anxiety that ordinary women should have, as if this was the natural way to get along, and I seemed a little hypocritical and pretentious when I intentionally or unintentionally avoided suspicion.

Thinking of this, I also let go of the restraints in my heart, and said with a little joking: "It seems that I have to give His Excellency the Pope a grand wedding as soon as possible - I have to marry you as soon as possible and settle each other's names, lest I die of hunger because I have not been able to eat the sweet fruit that slips on my mouth!" ”

"To get me into your collection as soon as possible?"

Ishafnia coldly threw out such a sentence, which made me feel embarrassed for a while, so I had to pretend to cough before replying a little nervously, "That's just...... That's just a metaphor...... It's the words of Ale's young and frivolous years......"

"I know......" Esafnia looked up at me, but there was a smile in her eyes, "I was told by someone in my sect that he longed for the Holy See in order to listen to the gasps of beautiful women and the oracles of the gods, and to get close to the hearts of the gods through the voices of beautiful women. And he was inspired by one of his best friends, who said that everything in the world revolves around the laws of beauty, and that men and women, feminine and masculine, are pregnant with a thousand changes, playing the eternal harmony of the universe. Therefore, only by exploring from oneself and discovering from the opposite sex can we reveal the essence of beauty, sublimate divinity from personality, and grasp the mystery of the universe. ”

These words...... Do you remember......" I smiled, knowing that she was talking about Shloe and me, and I couldn't help but think of the years when I was a teenager messing around with Van, Sloe, and Sanwen...... But when I thought that now I was a brother and turned against each other, and I had to fight each other, but I couldn't laugh anymore, and my expression was gloomy for a while.

Esafnia seemed to know what I was thinking, and she gently cupped it with her hands and brought it close to my face, and said softly: "Alex, Shloe, Van, and Sanwen have always been your friends, and betraying you was not their intention, it was purely an unconscious act driven by demonic nature—Shloe and Van are blaming and remorseful for their actions in the prison of the imperial capital. And as long as I see Sang Wen, I am confident and capable of dissolving the demonic energy in him. I know that you are still undecided about what to do with the three of them, but I think that they are all invaluable talents, and that when you are willing to open your mind, you will have three terrible enemies and three powerful helpers and friends—perhaps, for the Emperor, there is no room for insult or violation...... But what is more precious than what is lost and regained? The overlord needs to be decisive, and the king needs benevolence - Alex, sometimes he needs to be tolerant of his friends......"

Aishafu Niya's words gently untied the knot in my heart, and I breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Aisha, I promise you - I will give them a chance!" But whether they are willing to accept this only opportunity depends on their hearts, if ......"

"If they are still obsessed," Esafnia quickly began, "it will be up to you to be the overlord—and to your friends, and to Beshatou and Ettiria...... Alex, you can't sleep at night, but you're actually hesitating about how to deal with your biological father and stepmother, right? ”

I was shocked in my heart, stared deeply at Esa Funya's blue eyes, and said, "Elsa, you seem to have seen through my next move...... You have a clear insight into my mind - I should be glad you are not my enemy! ”

"Actually, since Shloe joined my teaching, I have been unconsciously figuring out your heart......" Esafnia condensed her right hand in the wind, and the starlight beating, converging, and circulating in her hands as if it were life...... Then, she pressed the crystal clear jade palm to my cheek, and I was immediately enveloped in a warm and soft glow......

“…… Since then, I have wondered what kind of man it would be to be able to express such an affectionate and unique opinion. So, I've been longing to meet you for a long time – I think the relationship between you and me began with this curiosity...... And you didn't disappoint me—from the moment I met you, I was convinced of one thing: the man in front of me, who shone like a star and acted decisively, was the life guide that Esafnia was looking for! will lead me into the true temple of spirit and faith......

…… The reason why the starlight is soft is because it is so far away that people cannot feel its light and heat beyond the sun, in fact, it is the power of the brilliant star to penetrate time and space; The reason why the monsoon is unpredictable is that it changes according to the seasons, adjusting its unruly pace between intense and gentle, warm and cold......

…… Alex, you don't need to give me a grand wedding, the form doesn't mean anything to you and me, the so-called marriage is a heart-to-heart commitment, no red tape, and there is no ready-made example on the mainland to learn from - what should the wedding of the Emperor of the Faratis Empire and the Pope of the Gods look like...... The so-called grand marriage is just to entertain others and toss ourselves - according to my meaning, as long as you and I jointly release a piece of marriage news to the mainland - as long as you agree, we will be married tomorrow! ”

I was surprised and said, "Are you proposing to me?" My Pope! Just deciding the happiness of the gods and popes in such a simple and hasty way will cause an uproar in the world! ”

"Why not?" Ishafnia smiled, a mischievous look flashed in her eyes, "Start with my marriage proposal and end with your promise, save all the entanglements - only if it's simple, it's more sensational!" ”

"Elsa......" I grabbed one of her soft and whispered, "I want to kiss you...... Is that possible? ”

"Do you still need to ask? My husband! Esafnia pursed her lips and said with a smile.

I then took Esafya's delicate body, grabbed the two bright red lips, and kissed them passionately......

On November 27, 1901 in the Holy Lun calendar, in the middle of the night after the Battle of Pergamir, the god Pope Esafnia Srivoia Befaya successfully proposed to her man, Alexander the Great of the Holy Phratis Empire, setting a historical precedent for a woman to propose to a man, and a meteor that crossed the cold night sky witnessed the great feat of this strange woman......

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At noon the next day, I convened a military meeting in my tent with the participation of leading generals such as Memphis, Drink, Hoffman, and Ezinaha, as well as generals of the rank of Qiyin and above, and of course the Pope of the Gods, Esafnia Saint Befaia, as well as the meeting as an observer.

"Today I have summoned you to announce to you a major military operation of the Empire—" I glared at the faces of all of them with a majestic gaze before I said slowly, "I have decided to use my troops to the southeast to unify the southern continent of Saint Lun in one fell swoop!" ”

Although the generals had been mentally prepared for my plan, they could not help but be very excited when they heard from me at this time that the decision to send troops to the southeast and unify the southern continent was heard.

I nodded at Memphis, and he immediately understood, and first said: "At present, three out of four of the southern continents of St. Lun have become the territory of the empire, and only the southeast corner is left - the region belongs to the Heines regime in the east, the Dotir regime in the southwest, and the Becca Cherureista alliance in the southeast, as long as the southeast region is taken, my holy empire will dominate the southern continent!"

Due to the new defeat of Carlos, the 300,000 new 'Imperial Tiger' army that made Ettiria rely on as a strong shield and fangs either died or surrendered, and the combined army of Ettiria and Shaduff currently stationed in the territory of Henes definitely does not exceed 100,000, and they are either inexperienced recruits or old and weak soldiers, so the defense strength is halved again, and it is simply unable to resist the edge of our imperial heroes!

However, the Bekaa Alliance first had the scourge of mutiny, which caused a serious setback to the alliance's national strength, and then there was Sang Wen, who was in charge of the military, rashly and recklessly, and went on an expedition with labor, and the lone army went deep into the border of Dotyre, and was surrounded in Nagano by the Imperial Army led by Princess Vivien and led by Xiu Belmont.

In addition, the Kingdom of Dotir is currently politically - the people's hearts are attributed to Princess An, and militarily - the imperial army under the control of General Xiu has been essentially owned by our empire. Therefore, now is the perfect time for the Empire to liberate the Southeast, annihilate the old enemy, and unify the Southern Continent! As long as we take advantage of the situation and wave our troops south, the great cause of my Holy Pharadis Empire can be expected! ”

Memphis's words made all the generals present enthusiastic and excited, but these famous generals with rich leadership experience and broad strategic vision are different from the ordinary generals who only know how to blindly agree, represented by Hoffman, the generals have expressed their opinions.

"Your Majesty, the question now is, which side should we strike at first? Is it Dotyr, who is already in the bag, the empty alliance, or the weak Heness? ”

"The last general thinks that he should be stationed in the Bekaa Alliance first, not only can he occupy the vast territory of the alliance without spending a single soldier, but also cut off the connection between Dottier and Haynes, and make Haynes unable to get any support from the alliance, and also let Sang Wen lose the rear, so that the traitor Ettiria and Sang Wen fall into an isolated and helpless place, which is in line with the strategy of first easy and then difficult in the art of war, and break them one by one!"

"The last general thought that he could first lead his army south to Dotyr, and after defeating Sanwen's troops with the army of Her Royal Highness the Imperial Princess, he would then lead his army eastward and take advantage of the destruction of the imperial army to recover Henes. After all, Haynes has been operating under Beshatu and Etiria for many years, and the fortifications must be strong, plus the army stationed in Shaduff, although our army is not afraid, it is not easy to take lightly, and it will be time-consuming and protracted to capture Haynes. But if you take the alliance first, it will inevitably force Sang Wen Dog to jump over the wall in a hurry, and desperately retreat to fight back - the so-called impatient mad dog will bite people, and even Emperor An and General Xiu may not be able to stop the spirit of this mourning army, if Sang Wen successfully returns to the division, coupled with the opportunity of Ai-Du's coalition army to attack, cut off the rear of our army, it will cause great trouble to our army. ”

After listening to the generals' speeches, I smiled and said, "I am very glad that you were not carried away by the previous victory and despised the existence of Henes, but maintained a clear idea as a famous general, and not only recognized Haynes's strength, but also put forward appropriate strategic strategies. This is a rare and valuable quality possessed by the generals of our empire - I am very pleased in my heart! The empire has a group of outstanding talents like you, why can't I win the world? ”

At this point, I suddenly changed my tone and said, "However, this time I decided to take down Henes first!" ”

"Your Majesty...... Why? The generals said in surprise.

Without waiting for everyone to express their objections, I said calmly: "Don't be impatient, don't be impatient, let me talk carefully...... Regardless of whether our army attacks Dotir or the alliance first, the Haynes side will not sit idly by, and will definitely send troops to obstruct it, so that our army will be in a situation of fighting on both sides. If I take the alliance first, I have another concern - the alliance has the largest land and the largest number of people among the three parties, and although it is easy to occupy the Bekaa Alliance, it is not easy to keep the territory of the alliance.

For the people of the Union, who had grown up in a liberal and liberal atmosphere, would treat us as invaders and would resist our rule with all their might, knowing that invaders had historically been unpopular. At that time, we will have to put a lot of energy and troops into suppressing the uprising of the alliance and suppressing the popular resistance, so that the alliance will become a burden and a constraint on our actions, weakening the strength of our army.

As long as Sanwen's army still exists, we should not rush to get the alliance - only by defeating Sangwen's army can we crush the independent spirit and free will of the alliance, and let the people of the alliance who have lost hope obediently obey the rule of the empire. ”

I breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the generals' faces with admiration as they were gradually persuaded by me, and then continued: "If you take Dotil first, you can certainly unite Vivien and Belmont's forces to attack Sanwen and seize the kingdom, but once again entering Dotil with a large army will also cause unease and suspicion among the people of the kingdom, which is not conducive to ruin. The reason why the Imperial Army in Dotil has been able to maintain good relations with the people of the Kingdom and gain their support is due to Vivien's influence on the one hand, and on the other hand, because Sanwen's invasion has aroused the common hatred of the people of the Kingdom. It may even intensify as a result, affecting the course of our army's advance into the Heines and the alliance. Moreover, if we were to use Dotir, the army of Ai-Shah would likewise harass from the rear of our army, and even cut off our supply lines.

If Haynes were to be captured first, the military pressure would be greatest, but the civilian resistance would be minimal. Because Henes is a city-state dominated by merchants, merchants value profit and ignore righteousness, and the concept of the state has always been indifferent, for the people of Haynes, it does not matter who rules them, the important thing is not to affect their livelihood, plus Haynes has changed hands several times in history, and maintained a suzerainty relationship with the empire for a long time, and finally gave up independent sovereignty to become part of the empire, and it has only been a few years since Ettiria declared independence. Therefore, the people did not reject the rule of the empire, and they lacked a sense of identification with Ai's regime. Our current use of troops against Haynes is essentially still within the realm of the Empire's civil war, and the people will not see us as invaders, but will expect something from them - after all, I am also from Haynes, and they welcome me more than they resist, right? Once we take Haynes, we will be free from any worries - whether it is the Alliance or the Kingdom, we will lose any military support. Then we will take advantage of the situation to raise troops to march westward, destroy Sangwen, occupy the kingdom, and then lead troops to the southeast, enter the alliance that has lost its spiritual pillar and centripetal force, and complete the great cause of unifying the southern continent of our Holy Pharadis Empire! ”

Speaking of this, I raised my voice and said in a categorical tone: "As long as you conquer Haynes, the overall situation of the world will be decided!" ”

After speaking, all the generals knelt down in sincerity: "Your Majesty is wise! ”

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After the meeting, I left Memphis, clasped his arms, looked him in the eye with a sincere gaze and said, "Big brother, the foolish brother has a reluctant request......

"Your Majesty...... Panic! Your Majesty, but it doesn't matter, Memphis is going to the soup and fire, and he will not hesitate! Memphis replied in a confused voice.

"I know that the eldest brother has always been eager to go south," I said with a little embarrassment, "but I hope that the eldest brother can give up the expedition this time and take charge of guarding the imperial capital!" On the one hand, this time I only led 200,000 elite soldiers to the south, and the rest of the troops need to be led by my eldest brother to return to the capital to rest, reorganize, and properly comfort these soldiers and wounded who have returned home; On the other hand, the current imperial capital lacks generals who can preside over the overall situation. And I only trust you - the defense of the imperial capital is indispensable to the eldest brother, and the supply lines of our army also need to be managed and managed by the eldest brother, and only the eldest brother has the ability to ensure a consolidated and safe rear for the southern expeditionary army of our empire! Besides, there are some things that can only be handled by the eldest brother......"

Memphis breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a relieved voice: "I thought it was a big deal! Why should Your Majesty be troubled in this matter? This is not the first time I've stayed in the rear, and while it's a soldier's desire to be on the front line and fight the enemy, defending the rear is just as challenging, and I've been used to defense and aftermath since the time of Mainster, at first just as a last resort, and then as a reluctance! And, over the years, I've not only gained valuable experience in this area, but I've also gained more fun from it. Not afraid of His Majesty's jokes, I find that I like this kind of work more and more, and I am even more interested and enthusiastic than going to the front line to kill the enemy! ”

He immediately patted his chest, and said boldly and cheerfully: "The defense of the imperial capital is fully entrusted to the foolish brother, please rest assured that Your Majesty will attack the city and plunder the land, I promise to give Your Majesty an absolutely safe rear!" ”

Although Memphis's tone was relaxed, I knew that he was more willing to meet the enemy on the battlefield and establish military honors than the tedium and tediousness of the defense in the rear—the soldier's thirst for war was like the imprint of life on this generation of imperial soldiers; The call of the battlefield to the soldiers echoes each other with the blood and burning enthusiasm that is surging and rushing in their bodies......

Memphis is a famous general who grew up in actual combat, and is known for his bravery along with Azeglio, and his rugged wind and fierce spirit from the desert have earned him the reputation of "Desert Tiger". What is particularly rare is that he has the qualities of both a front-line commander and a logistics co-ordination officer, and for the latter quality, which is what most generals in the empire lack, therefore, I often have to rely on his talent in this area, which is why I rely on him as an important minister of the empire and a member of the army. Because Memphis clearly understood his irreplaceable position and importance in the army, he repeatedly suppressed his enthusiasm and desire as a warrior, and laid a solid foundation for the victory of the empire with his silent hard work in the rear.

Although I understood his grievances, I didn't say too many meaningless words of comfort, just hugged him hard, and said sincerely: "Brother, it's hard for you......"

Memphis smiled heartily: "Your Majesty is serious! Your Majesty left me alone to talk, I believe there are some special things to explain, right? ”

Memphis was a man of fine and thin, and the years of brotherly friendship and friendship between kings and courtiers had not only fostered a deep affection for each other, but also made him know me well, so I was not surprised that he could guess my intentions.

I nodded and said, "There are a few things that my brother needs to worry about. First of all, after you return to the imperial capital, you must personally supervise the construction of the imperial fleet, from the training of warships to personnel, you must speed up the process, not only to grasp the establishment of conventional warships, but also to equip as many special warships as possible - the 'Fire Phoenix Fleet', which has been prepared since the establishment of the new empire and is built with magic crystals and basalt iron ore as the main materials, will become the key to determining the future Civil War, and it is the secret weapon of the empire to win!

Secondly, I want you to convey my message to Simon, that he should keep an eye on the movements of the North, and gather as much information as he can about the Empire of Tranches. The third thing is that you issue a conscription order to the Southern Continent on my behalf in the name of the Empire, especially to try to win the support of those races with special endowments that are not weak in strength but have always been expected—what I desire most is the Flying Dragoon who lives in seclusion in the Genting Plateau of the Intercepting Heaven Mountain Range, the former Fire Dragon Kingdom. In terms of financial resources, I will ask the Secretary of State to cooperate with you as much as possible, and Sakura will not be stingy with money; And in terms of military and intelligence, the Secretary of War will also give you unreserved support! Big brother, I'm once again putting a million pounds of weight on you! I know you and Simon don't know each other, but this time I want you to put aside your prejudices for a while and work in harmony with him, because only if you unite with the Sanqing can you form a strong enough force to deal with the Empire's greatest enemy, the Empire's greatest enemy! ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured," said Memphis earnestly, "although I have always been unaccustomed to the way the poisonous scorpion acts, I have no objection to his ability to be the Secretary of War, and with the mediation of Lord Yuhasseld, there has been no serious confrontation or conflict between us in official affairs. In the future, for the sake of the great cause of the empire, I will try my best to put away my dislike for that poisonous scorpion and cooperate with him! It's just that it won't be easy for Your Majesty to get the cooperation of the Flying Dragoons! ”

I smiled and replied, "I don't force it, I'm just doing my best." If the dragon generals of the Flying Dragoons were generally knowledgeable, they would understand the truth that there are no eggs under the nest; If they were narrow-minded, I wouldn't put too much thought and expectation on them. I'm going to fix a letter - all you need to do is send a trustworthy sorcerer to send my handwritten book to Genting Highlands, and the rest depends on their attitude......"

The Fire Dragon Kingdom is not only a country with a long history, but also a rather mysterious country, but there is a flying dragon cavalry known as the strongest army in the mainland, legend has it that during the "Bailing War", they once swore allegiance to the "Holy King" but reneged on their oath, and when the Bailing War ended, this heyday had millions of people, 200,000 flying dragoons of the country suddenly perished, and the four dragon generals led the remaining 300,000 fire dragon people and only more than 20,000 Wyvern troops to live in seclusion in the inaccessible track, On the Genting Plateau, where the birds are extinct, they have lived a life of isolated outsiders.

Since then, the Fire Dragon Kingdom has existed in name only, leaving only a symbolic symbol, and the reason for the mysterious death of the Fire Dragon Kingdom has become a mystery for the ages. Some people say that it was because the Fire Dragon Kingdom was cursed because it broke its covenant with the "Holy King", while others believe that it was due to the civil war that broke out between the four dragon generals at that time, which led to the destruction of the kingdom - as for the real reason, it is impossible to verify...... The descendants of the Flying Dragoons are little known to the outside world because they live in the highlands of the southern foothills of the Jietian Mountains and the sparsely populated Genting Plateau, and the Flying Dragons have not been born again for hundreds of years, and because of their age, it is generally believed that the so-called "Flying Dragoons" are just a myth and legend, not a real thing in the world.

However, I am convinced that the mysterious Wyvern Dracons are real, and they are still living in seclusion on the Genting Plateau - the first general of the Carlos army to be killed by me on horseback, Adams, used the famous stunt "Disappearing Dragon Lance" of the Wyvern Rider Arden Burnett, and Aden's spear "Shining Dragon" was given to Xiu Belmont by me after Adams' death; The Wyvern-dragoons may be born again because of me, for they are still bound by the oath they made with Teacher Vitan—only I, the successor of the "Holy King", can make them fulfill the covenant to lift the thousand-year-old curse, but I have not broken it to Memphis. After all, after a thousand years, the variables are unpredictable, and I am not very sure, so I don't want to give Memphis too much expectation, which only adds to his pressure.

Memphis had no time to guess my thoughts, and at this point he asked another question: "Does Your Majesty need to use the Imperial fleet for this expedition?" Or do you call the 'Fire Phoenix Fleet' directly? In the past few years, not only has the construction of the Imperial Fleet made remarkable achievements, but even the soul and core of the fleet, the 'Fire Phoenix Fleet', has begun to take shape, and what is lacking is only actual combat, perhaps this time they can be allowed to participate in order to gain experience in actual combat, and they will also be of great help to His Majesty's conquest of Haynes and even the alliance with a long coastline. ”

I shook my head and replied, "The Imperial fleet is the Empire's secret weapon against the Northern Kingdom, how can it be easily exposed to the world?" Moreover, these naval officers and men were all recruited from the sailors of the western coastal city-states with rich experience in naval warfare, and there were no problems in actual combat. What's more, kill chickens with a knife? Although the Bekaa Alliance has one of the strongest navies in the Southern Continent, but now she is an undefended country on land, as long as our imperial army captures the states of the alliance and takes supremacy on land, the navy that has lost the support of the mainland will do nothing except surrender.

Haynes, on the other hand, had one of the best seaports on the continent, the 'Arms of the Beauty God', but she had not built up a maritime military power to match it—her navy was not even as good as the smaller countries of the West, and far behind her already weak army. But I don't intend to give up the sea attack on Haynes - I think back then, when I was still in Haynes, the Empire imposed a blockade on both land and sea to take this lonely city. ”

"That'...... Your Majesty's intention is ......"

With a twinkle in my eyes, I smirked, "The closest seaport to Henes in our country should be Xingana, right?" There are thirty local sailors of our empire stationed there, and it is more than enough to block the 'arm of the god of beauty'...... Moreover, I will recall four of the 'Seven Colored Rainbows' stationed in Kashgart, and let them go south as soon as possible to join our Southern Expeditionary Army—I need their forces to regain the superiority of the Haynes for me, especially the superiority of the 'Blue Nebula' in air supremacy...... Today, I will not only repeat the old trick, but also completely crush the defense forces of Haynes from the land, sea and air forces! ”

"Your Majesty is wise!" Memphis exclaimed, and then firmly promised, "And I will do my best to complete the task entrusted to me by His Majesty!" ”

"Alee, you still have reservations......" Esafnia said to me with a smile as Memphis stepped back.

I also replied with a smile: "Dragoon lurking, the holy king's oath, a thousand years of restraint, and the payment of fate." ”

"This is one of them!"

"The brothers and comrades of the past, now because of the demonization, if the holy light shines, they can finally restore the old good. It is not my goal to defeat Sangwen and bring him to his place. As long as Sanwen, who is well regarded in the Alliance, is lost, the Empire can easily rule the Alliance without worrying about the long-term peace and stability of the Empire and the future conflict with the North due to the instability of the Alliance's people. ”

"This is the second one!"

"......No," I said, spreading my hands and smiling lightly.

"And there's more! You are hiding the most important thing! Saint Befaya stared at me without relaxation and said, "You have a deeper consideration for letting Marshal Meng return to the imperial capital to guard the imperial capital!" You're making plans for what happened to you in case of an accident — I think you're kind of explaining what happened to you...... You think that you will most likely not be able to break through the Demon Tribulation, so you can't wait to raise your troops to the south, in order to quickly unify the southern continent, and arrange for your trusted generals to firmly control the imperial capital, and prevent all unforeseen variables that may arise from your departure - you must use your last life to create the most favorable situation for the queen and the empire! ”

"Since His Excellency the Pope already knows, do you still need me to explain?" I couldn't help but smile wryly.

I lifted the curtain and stared at the tent that stretched in the direction of the imperial capital, and was silent for a while before I continued in a faint voice: "I can only go so far—with the few lives I may have left, do my best...... For the people of my empire, for the women I love so much......"

"Alex, the Demon Tribulation is not an invincible doom......"

"But it may also be a barrier of life that I can't cross......" I turned around and said with a slight desolation, "Elsa, go to the Imperial Capital—go to the Imperial Capital with Memphis!" There, guarded by the most loyal men of my empire, is far safer than following me......"

"I'm not leaving!" Esafnia shook her head resolutely, with unshakable determination and will in her eyes, "Let me follow you!" I don't have much time to live, so let me accompany you through the last journey of your life...... Your and I destinies have been intertwined - maybe we live together, maybe we die together, and that's what Elsa is most honored to do......"

"Aisha ......"

I couldn't help but be moved, and I wanted to persuade something, but I heard the guards hurriedly run in and report: "Your Majesty! Emissary...... Your Majesty, the elven envoy from the elven forest elven kingdom has an urgent matter to see! ”

"Emissary of the Elves? Please! ”

I couldn't help but be stunned, and for a moment I couldn't figure out why the Elven Queen would send an envoy over at this moment...... Could it be that the elven kingdom has changed? I had to put the conversation with Esafnia on hold for the time being.

By this time, the guards had brought into the tent a man dressed in a brown coat and a brown cloak, whose face was almost entirely hidden under a large, pointed, narrow-brimmed hat, and who looked like a young boy who had just grown up.

"Distinguished elven friend, why did Her Majesty order you to come?" I quickly looked at the person who came, and I was not polite or noisy, and immediately asked questions and went straight to the point.

The visitor took off her peaked hat, revealing pointed ears adorned with purple and red earrings in the shape of a star and moon, and a face that was extremely feminine, and a head of green hair that was draped down like flowing water—she stared at me with sparkling eyes, but exclaimed excitedly, "Brother Alex! ”

I looked at the vaguely familiar beautiful face, and finally recognized who the woman was, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah, Sasha...... How could it be you? ”

, the footsteps of the wind