Emperor Bloom stepped down from his throne step by step, metal boots thumping against the hard marble floor. Although he is old, he is still very tall and strong, and in front of the emperor, Haruka's figure is like a child.

Perhaps intimidated by his aura, Haruka remained silent, just looking at each other in awe. The knight at the throne quickly walked to the emperor's side and handed him a golden sword encrusted with precious stones.

"Although there may have been some misunderstandings before, your active performance has conquered Yu. The Emperor drew his sword and rested it lightly on Haruka's shoulder. "As a token of gratitude for your outstanding performance on the front lines, Yu has officially conferred upon you the title of Duke and entrusted you with command of the Imperial fleet. ”

"This... I'm sorry Your Majesty the Emperor, marching to war or something, I'm a layman at all, if you do this, I... ”

"Are you going to refuse Yu again?"

"No, Your Majesty, I'm just an ordinary adventurer, and I'm really not fit to take on such a heavy responsibility. ”

"Father, I also think that your decision is a bit hasty, although the Black Sword Ji is indeed brave, but she really has no experience in leading troops to fight, I am afraid of such an important position. The second prince, Zorn, stepped forward and said.

"I don't think so. The eldest prince Jetton suddenly spoke, "The previous report of General Elche has been written very clearly, seeing through the conspiracy of the demons, killing the enemy's general at the same time, and finally protecting the evacuation of the entire fleet safely, such unparalleled strength and strategy, even in the empire, I am afraid that no one can match it." ”

"Big brother is right, when the Nightmare invaded the academy before, she also single-handedly repelled the enemy and finally protected the Hurst Academy, I know her strength very well. The third prince, Hernan, also chose to support Haruka's ascension.

"It seems that not only me, but also my two sons think you are up to the task. The emperor said majestically, as if there was no room for maneuver.

“。。。。。。 Haruka fell silent, such a big task was a bit too heavy for him, but if he forcibly rejected the emperor now, I am afraid it would not be appropriate.

Just as the scene fell silent, and everyone waited for Haruka's answer, a communications soldier suddenly broke into the interview.

"Whoa! The knights on both sides of the guard blocked the way of the communications with their swords.

"Your Majesty, I have a very urgent situation to report to you. ”

"Now His Majesty the Emperor is receiving the heroes on the front line, and I will report on something later. The knight still refused to be reassured, and at the same time kept pushing the other man back with his sword.

"Let him in, since it's urgent information, then report it. The eldest prince Jetton motioned for the guards to retreat, only to see the messenger quickly run in front of the emperor, and then get down on one knee.

"The front came to report that the defense line in the southern gorge of the empire was completely defeated, and all the soldiers guarding it were killed. ”

"What?!How can this be!?" Zorn stepped forward and grabbed the Messenger by the collar, "Are you sure the news is true?"

"Yes, Your Royal Highness the Second Prince, this is indeed news from the front. ”

"Calm down. Jetton motioned for Zon to let him go, "How could this happen, is there any other information on the front?"

"In addition to the defenders, some civilians were also involved, and the defensive line fell so quickly that almost no one survived. ”

"Local civilians!?" Haruka almost jumped, "Is that where I was before?"

"Yes, Lord Kuroken-no-hime, not long after you and the fleet left, it fell, and the army that went to replenish the battle power did not have time to arrive. ”

"The enemy looks stronger than we thought. Jeton muttered.

"Damn! In that case, I'm going to lead the troops myself! All these damn demons will go to hell!" Zorn said almost as he roared.

At this time, Haruka was stunned as if he was thunderbolted by the clear sky, obviously saying goodbye to the people there before, but now it has become like this, and the faces of those people are constantly churning in his mind, making him a little dizzy.

"Are you alright?" Hernan, who was on the side, noticed Haruka's abnormality and gently supported him.

"Boom—" Emperor Bloom slammed his sword into the marble floor beneath his feet, the sound of a low collision echoing through the conversation.

"Pass the order, send out reconnaissance troops immediately, and find out the reason for the collapse of the defense line as soon as possible! At the same time, let all the armies gather in the middle of the empire, and transfer all the peripheral imperial subjects to the center, we will no longer be passively defensive, in the name of the Albanian Empire! We will launch a general attack!!" Bloom ordered.

"Understood, Your Majesty, we will carry it out at once!" the knights saluted the Emperor and quickly withdrew. At the same time, Bloom turned his gaze back to Haruka.

"Now that you've seen the situation, can you tell Yu your answer?"

"Understood, Your Majesty the Emperor, I accept your offer. Haruka knelt on one knee and clenched his hands into fists......