Offering the Komodo War Bear and the Wind Bird was to strengthen the Cordillera's own armed forces, and as for the Green Elves' military support, she couldn't ask for it. Others may be worried about luring wolves into the house, but the Cordillera Collar will not. Aside from the strength of the city defense army itself, the barbarian warriors attached to the name of the city defense army alone are enough to balance those green elves, not to mention that she also has an abyss elf tribe and a demon army in the demon plane, those are her hidden powers.

Of course, she won't summon the demon army unless she has to...... One or two demons, it can also be said that they are pets, a demon army, and they must make her the public enemy of the whole continent. So Hammond's suggestion was right for her, and if that was the case, she could even consider making more concessions in other areas.

"Chief Hammond, I will seriously consider your proposal, so you can see if it is okay, the three of you can rest in Ugru for two days, I need to discuss your proposal with my political officials, you also consider refining your requirements and conditions, and I will give you a reply in the shortest possible time."

Although she was very satisfied with the other party's statement, Hathaway also felt that it was necessary to consider it, she needed to listen to Petro. After Hughes returned, the situation became more and more treacherous, and Hathaway already faintly smelled the smell of war, but she didn't know where the problem would be.

"Well, we've been hoping to see what has changed in the former deserted Cordillera under the Marquis, and we'll wait for good news." All three in Karachi nodded in agreement.

……

"My lord, it is possible that the Empire will begin the Southern Campaign in the near future. According to reliable sources, this time some local lords' legions will be transferred to make up for the lack of combat power of the main army of the empire. "Petro. Hughes reports.

"Is it going to war again?"

Hathaway groaned, "This time, isn't the Emperor worried about a fire in the backyard?" ”

"In the invasion of the underground races, the great lords of the south and the north have suffered different losses. Especially after the ruling of the royal court this time, those big lords did not have a strong backlash. After all, His Majesty the Emperor did not want to leave any flaws in his reign, so he wanted to recover the lost territory in the south. ”

"It seems that His Majesty the Emperor's ambition is as great as ever, and he is not worried about what will happen after defeat." The corners of Hathaway's mouth showed a hint of mockery, anyway, it was someone else's life that was sacrificed. Of course, the emperor was not afraid.

Hathaway was not worried about war. The Cordillera City Guards had also been tested by war, and she wasn't worried, but she didn't know why, and she had a very uncomfortable feeling in her heart.

Petro. Hughes's information was quickly confirmed by the intelligence services. And half a month later. His Majesty's will was also handed down to the lords one by one.

Hathaway was appointed Deputy Captain of the Palme d'Or. Four brigades were drawn from the Cordillera City Defence Force as direct units. and immediately set off for the military camp in the province of Oswa, and together they set off to the south to support the battle.

This time, the Ostega Empire formed a total of three legions to participate in the battle to regain the south. The Empire was no longer able to draw more troops, so the lords' troops were drawn...... But the deeper meaning was also understood by Hathaway.

The great lords of the north and south had suffered heavy losses in this war between the underground races and the above-ground races, and in a way, their threat to the empire seemed to be less severe. And a group of new lords represented by Hathaway began to rise in a series of battles, and their strength was also strengthened, which also caused the emperor's majesty to worry. Therefore, this time the army of the local lord was transferred to participate in the battle, although it was a kind of helplessness, but it was also a kind of weakening in disguise.

Of course, His Majesty the Emperor is not stupid, and the lords are not stupid, but this is a conspiracy that is upright and unavoidable.

After receiving the order from the Empire, the Cordillera city defense began to set out in a group, a mixed brigade, a pikemen, a barbarian hoplite brigade, and a barbarian heavy archers.

This is as a designated military force of the Imperial Military Department, but in addition, Hathaway also has a direct personal guard, a special combat team, a Dixing Dragon team, and a Lei Peng team. In this battle, Hathaway does not plan to ask the Three Days Tribe to fulfill any promises, after all, her troops have been run-in with each other and cooperate tacitly.

Fivinlie XVIII knew that this counteroffensive might be the last organized and large-scale opposition of the Empire, although the strength of those underground coalition forces had been mostly exposed, but he did not know whether they still had follow-up strength, and the Empire no longer had any hole cards to play.

In order to ensure the smooth outcome of this counterattack, Fivinlie XVIII made a very strong request to the Natural Church and sent 400 high-ranking priests. This time, the Church of Nature fully agreed, and sent a knight to act in concert.

The Magic Guild also did its best, drawing out 200 intermediate and high-level magicians, and Fei Wenlie XVIII drew 50 magicians from his own court magician group to join the counterattack team.

Hathaway is not afraid of war, but for some reason, she is not happy at all, and her heart always seems to be blocked. Hathaway didn't know what was wrong with her, she just couldn't be happy.

Bi Lin. Hegel was full of smiles, it was every warrior's dream to be able to kill aliens on the battlefield, and she was willing to worry about the leader of the guards, hoping to have a chance to go to the battlefield, because she knew that Hathaway would never stay behind.

However, the arrival of an unexpected guest confirms Hathaway's uneasiness...... On the eve of Hathaway's departure, a dusty old man arrived at the Lord's Mansion.

"Mr. Brower, why are you here?" Hathaway looked at the old man in front of her with some surprise.

It wasn't someone else, it was Eden. Bell's most trusted boss, Taylor. Brower.

For this old manager, Hathaway can't say whether she likes it or doesn't like it. But there's one thing, Taylor. Brower is an absolutely loyal son Eden. Bell's, he served all the people of the Viscount's Court. It was all based on this loyalty, so his intentions were very strange to Hathaway.

"Lord Viscount has ordered me to come, and I want to remind Miss of something." Taylor. Brower lowered his voice.

"Please." Hathaway was a little confused, but she planted a soundproof barrier anyway.

"Lord Viscount has resigned from his position in the province of Kasef, and...... I'm about to move out of Vermont City. "Taylor. Brower first made a surprise to Hathaway.

"Oh...... If they want, they can come to live in Mandi Gaza City, and I will solve the problem of the house. ”

"Well, of course not, Lord Viscount and Madame have returned to the family with the two young masters and second misses."

"That's it?"

"Of course not. Miss this time to join the Palme d'Or legion is not called the Muse. Bel? ”

“…… Yes. Hathaway thought for a moment and nodded. That's really the name.

"Muse. Bell is a member of the family. If you count by seniority, he is the uncle of the young lady, and Young Master Levon also serves in the Palme d'Or. ”

"What do you mean by that old fool?!"

Hathaway couldn't help but blurt out...... When the order of the Imperial Military Department was issued, she also got to know the muse. Information from the Marquis of Bell. It is only known that he was a high-ranking officer in the Imperial Military Department. Fought orcs in the Northwest Battlefield. The rest is not very clear. Of course, this can't be said to be a complete dereliction of duty on the part of the intelligence services, and it was Hathaway who told them to concentrate their resources in other directions.

But. Fivinel XVIII must have known about the connection between the two bells, so what did he mean?

Let them kill each other?

Aren't you afraid that they will unite?

"Miss, ever since you refused the family's call, the family has decided to punish you, but it has not been carried out. This time, after the Viscount left, he instructed me to convey his apologies...... Under certain circumstances, he may make some decisions as a last resort. And you're in the muse. Bell's men, if they encounter an opportunity, do not need to scruples. If so, at least you can get the protection of His Majesty the Emperor......"

"Mr. Brower, you are wrong. Whether it is the family, or the smug emperor His Majesty, they are all conditional contributions, they are like leeches, desperately sucking the blood that can be reached. People always have to rely on their own protection! ”

"Miss, you ......"

"In any case, thank you, Mr. Brower, and thank you, Father. If I meet Levin, I try not to get into an unpleasant argument with him, after all, I am an older sister. ”

With that, Hathaway removed the soundproof barrier and ended the conversation.

After everyone had left, Hathaway suddenly spoke, "Lord Stilwell." ”

"My lord, what do you command?" PANG Sen. Stilwell's figure appeared in front of Murong Xianxian.

"Lord Stilwell,"

Hathaway pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Thank you for your dedication to me in the past few years, but, for now, it seems that my father needs your protection more. ”

"I understand." PANG Sen. Stilwell bowed slightly, "Do you have any other orders?" ”

"What if...... I mean, if something happens over there, please send Floya over, maybe that's the only thing I can do for my father. ”

"I see, goodbye." PANG Sen. Stilwell's voice still lingered in the room, but the figure was gone.

"He's a very good thief, and you're really going to let him out of your side?" The veteran's voice rang in her head.

"I have the Abyssal Elves, and they are also excellent guards and assassins who walk in the dark." Hathaway said.

She already knew that the Lord of Shadows was Eden. Bell's personal bodyguard. The original owner of this body was able to grow smoothly to the age of sixteen, Eden. Bull also made a lot of effort, but on a few occasions he did miss and almost trapped Hathaway. It's just that the world is unpredictable...... I'm afraid no one thought that they would encounter such a thing as crossing.

Although already known Eden. Bull wasn't a ruthless man, but whether as a husband, a father, or a man, Eden. Bell was a little forward-looking and indecisive...... Just like this time, Eden. Bell could have come to the Cordillera to help her, and although the viscountess had repeatedly harmed her, Hathaway was not afraid of what she could do in her own acre. As long as she is responsible, Hathaway is not out of the question.

And now, Eden. Bell's return to the family not only puts himself in danger, but also puts Hathaway in a position that is not embarrassing...... To be honest, although Hathaway's disgust for this cheap dad has faded, she has no sense of closeness, after all, she is not real blood. And in the future, once Hathaway is opposed to the Bell family, that time will ...... Forget it, Hathaway decided not to.

Although the Lord of Shadows is gone, Hathaway is not worried about the Assassins, she has brought back four Abyssal Elves from the Demon Plane to lurk around her, and the number of Assassins who can break through their defenses will definitely not exceed a single digit...... Well, that's all too much to say.

"Veteran, are the spatial coordinates fixed in the city in the clouds?" Hathaway asked.

"Rest assured, it's fixed, and you can enter and exit the demon plane at any time. However, I really don't want you to summon those demons to fight, that will definitely make you the public enemy of the mainland. The veteran said disapprovingly.

Originally, the spatial formation in and out of the demon plane was in the mage tower. However, once Hathaway traveled, there was no way for her to take the Mage Tower with her. Considering the special nature of this time, Hathaway decided to have the veteran replicate a spatial formation in the City of the Clouds so that she could get help from the Demon Plane in times of need.

……

Vermont City.

An unmarked carriage drove into the Grand Duke's Palace, the carriage stopped in the courtyard, the butler who had been waiting here hurriedly stepped forward to open the door, and a tall man covered in a cloak stepped out of the car and walked towards the Grand Duke of Casef, who was welcoming him outward.

"Robin, I'm sorry, I'm waiting!" Grand Duke Cassef strode forward and hugged each other warmly.

"Hehe, Lildo, everyone is an old friend, why be polite." The visitor took off his hood, revealing an angular ruddy face.

Robin. Grand Duke Erabeni, lord of the province of Bukharin.

Although the empire did not explicitly stipulate that lords could not interact with each other. But at this sensitive time, the relationship between the two great lords will definitely lead to some speculation, so Robin. Erabeni's actions are understandable, but the deeper implications are difficult to say. Neither Hathaway nor Fervin Eighteen, if they knew about this, would never believe that it was a friendly visit. (To be continued......)