The Haken Gate, on the border between the Empire and Liberal, is now experiencing an atmosphere of tension not seen since the Hundred Days War. Through the human noose, the Haken Gate, which was urgently closed, is now facing the steel torrent of the Imperial Army. All sorts of tanks and armored tanks were lined up, each with several huge exhaust pipes behind it, from which thick white steam was constantly rising. Immediately following the tanks that opened the way was the Empire's famous 3rd Mecha Division, which terrified the enemy.

The chariots that had been lined up did not seem to have any intention of continuing the attack, but the noisy steam mechanism was not turned off, maintaining a very threatening posture at all times, and in front of the formation, a middle-aged officer wearing an eye patch and several guards stepped forward with several guards - judging by the style on his clothes and the general star printed on his chest, this person must be the commander of this army, "One-Eyed" Sykes Fandel.

And above the city gate, in the distance, the commander was glaring angrily at General Morgan, the former commander-in-chief of the Kingdom Army stationed at this Haken gate. His voice trembled with anger because of his anger, "Can you explain!" Lieutenant General Vander! Why is the Imperial Army here at this time? You can't say that you have forgotten the non-aggression pact that you just signed, right? ”

"General Morgan, I think we should be the ones who want to get an explanation." In the face of this angry accusation, Sykes retorted unhurriedly: "A few days ago, all the guiding equipment in the southern part of the imperial capital could not work, and various anomalous phenomena continued to appear. This must have been caused by the strange thing that suddenly appeared in your airspace. Can you give us an explanation for that? ”

"You ......," General Morgan gritted his teeth, "do you want to take advantage of the situation?" ”

"How is it possible, we don't mean that." Sykes continued, unhurriedly, "We have received reports that a transnational criminal organization has caused this anomaly in your country...... As an ally that has concluded a no-war pact, we hope to be able to contribute...... This is also what the imperial government means. ”

"That's a good thing to say." Morgan snorted coldly, "Then you can explain, what is going on with these steam chariots?" Why does your country still have old tanks that were obsolete many years ago? Why would that thing still be sent here in this situation! ”

"This is a military secret, please forgive me that I have no comment." General Morgan became more and more angry, but Sykes's voice was a little lighthearted and cheerful, "But with the appearance of a chariot that can move normally, isn't it also very helpful for your country to tide over this difficult time and stabilize the mood in the country?" I hope you can understand the painstaking efforts of our government. ”

"Hmm......" The old general was speechless for a while, how could General Morgan not know the true meaning under these high-sounding words? It sounds pretty, but the ambition to take advantage of Liber can't be hidden. If the Imperial Army is really allowed to enter, then in fact, within the territory of Liberal, only the Imperial Army will have the power of the real army. At that time, Liber is actually a lamb to the slaughter, and the other party can directly occupy Liber as long as he changes his words casually.

Thankfully, the temporary maintenance schedule for the Haaken Gate came in handy as soon as it was completed—which took Dr. Russell and some other engineers a lot of time. The outer armor of the Haken Gate is more than ten times thicker than that of a heavy tank, and the power mechanism is also completely designed for force conduction, so it is really laborious to add a human noose. However, fortunately, this project was completed not long ago, and at this moment, in the face of the already firmly closed Haken Gate, even the Imperial Army could not break through for a while.

However, the urgent need is solved, what should we do next? General Morgan's furrowed brow still couldn't be released. If it's just a mecha division, with the defense of the Haken Gate, it can still deal with it. But once it did, the Empire would not stop at this time, and then start a full-scale war on the grounds of a border conflict - Cassius once took advantage of the weakness of the people's complete lack of concept of the air force to take advantage of the fact that the people had no idea about the air force and completed the miracle of "creating a class" to repel the Imperial Army - and now, the Imperial Army has learned from the pain, the three fronts of the sea, land and air are fully developed, and Liber's resources are far inferior to this powerful neighbor. In this case, will there be a miracle in another all-out war?

"General Morgan, you've done a great job." Just as the old general was pondering, a female voice that should not have been here suddenly sounded, distracting him - looking back, it was Princess Kolotia, looking at him with a smile, "Leave it to me next." ”

"What...... Your Highness, how could you ...... It's too dangerous here......"

"General Morgan, my grandmother has given me carte blanche in this negotiation...... I'll take care of it. Kolotia patted the old general on the shoulder, "Although I'm still far from mature...... But as a princess, now is the time for me to come forward and fulfill my obligations. ”

"Your Highness......" Looking at the once confused and overwhelmed girl who was now down and generous, the old general said with relief, "Okay, good...... However, based on the current situation, it seems that the other side may attack at any time. Be prepared to return to the fortress as soon as the situation gets out of your hand. ”

"Oh yes......" General Morgan glared at him fiercely and retreated after glaring at him for something, Sykes still looked like an old well, "It seems that the negotiation partner has changed." Judging by the way you dress and talk, you must be a person of great status. ”

"First meeting. I am Kolotia von Oselles, the princess of the kingdom of Liber. The name of "one-eyed", even in Liber, I have heard of it. Kolotia's words and etiquette were impeccable, and there was a faint majesty in her words—it was this majesty that moved Sykes's face, who had previously maintained a cold posture—"I see...... Her Royal Highness, it's rude. ”

It's a bit of a hassle...... Sykes thought a little in his heart.

If the negotiation is with a warrior like Morgan, it is actually very easy to deal with - after all, although some soldiers are rough and delicate, they all look very rough on the surface, and a direct and concise conversation can convey each other's meaning well. But in the face of the royal family, it is inevitable to have that set of cumbersome greetings. It's also part of etiquette. Not to mention...... This hand, whether it is himself or His Royal Highness the Prince, it seems that he has never expected it.

Thinking of this, Sykes's eyes remained the same, but his palms were secretly clenched - if he hadn't dealt with this incident today, he would have another identity in the historical records: Queen Kolotia's stepping stone when she debuted as a politician.

"I have had the pleasure of seeing a picture of His Highness...... It seems that it is a little different from my actual appearance......"