"It may not have been smooth sailing, but the success of the celebration is not only due to the guerrillas and the Kingdom Army who quelled this turmoil, but also to those who were able to maintain their sober behavior in the turbulent times. Although nominally the purpose of this celebration is to bless me on my 60th birthday...... But I hope it's not just for me, but for everyone! ”

The Queen's voice, amplified by the guiding device, filled the entire courtyard. When all the follow-up affairs have been properly handled, everyone who has been busy for a long time can finally relax - this dinner hosted by the queen herself is the best place.

"Once again, let me thank all of you who are the true pillars and friends of this country. Please leave all the burdens of the past few days and enjoy this rare celebration to the fullest! ”

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At the beginning of the banquet, almost everyone was immersed in the food and festive atmosphere. Faye was dragged away by Kross and Estil and joined the girls' exclusive tea party, whispering on the sidelines, not knowing what to say. Olivier was performing in public in front of a group of maids, and he played the lute quite well, but the exaggerated fancy movements such as teasing his hair and flattering his eyes were really spicy. God knows how he managed to sneak out to the banquet under Mula's surveillance. The queen herself was sitting on the rooftop in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by bigwigs from the business and political circles, and the atmosphere around her was serious, obviously discussing political issues. The others also had their own companions, the guerrillas toasted each other together, and Kim and Kirika, who had arrived for some reason, had a good conversation.

"It's a peaceful atmosphere...... Should this be said thanks to you? "At the edge of the courtyard, away from the bustling and bustling crowds, two men, one long and one young, were sitting on a bench and talking. The boy asked such a question half seriously and half jokingly, and the middle-aged man could only reciprocate with a wry smile.

"It's still early...... As you may have noticed, inciting that Richard idiot to do this was only part of their plan...... Thinking about how many black hands are hidden behind this scene, I am actually a little worried in my heart. Cassius smiled wryly, uncorked the bottle, and took a long sip.

"yes...... According to you, are they powerful enough ...... "Snake of Body...... The name always feels a bit vague. Heliga gently shook the glass bottle in his hand, the difference was that it was not alcohol, but just ordinary juice, "It's not that I'm going to tout you." I've been in Liber for a few months, and I've seen a lot of things in this country with Estelle, and I'm well aware of how much effort you've been dealing with lately. But you look like you're just a little bit harder to deal with it...... But that "association" still dragged you in the empire, and it dragged on for two months. ”

"Two fists are no match for four hands...... Cassius sighed, "You may not understand these things...... But forget it, you kid doesn't look like you look like you are at all...... It's too precocious...... You already know the intentions of the Imperial Government, right? ”

"Hmm...... I can probably imagine what kind of difficulties you're experiencing. Heliga nodded, "Iron Prime Minister...... Ever since he sat in that position ten years ago, he had been trying to bring down the old aristocracy, which was so powerful and intricate in the country. To this end, he did not hesitate to vigorously develop modern transportation and guidance, and persuaded His Majesty the Emperor to expand the size of the regular army, and after the direct invasion of the imperial army was defeated by you. Heliga glanced at Cassius, "Chose to use economic and diplomatic means to annex more than a dozen autonomous states......"

"yes, I was about to ask you. Do you think he will use this trick to make a comeback and continue to target Liber? ”

"Of course not. Didn't you knowingly ask? Cassius knew the answer in his heart but asked deliberately, and Heliga could only glance at him, "Although Liber is strong, it is also a sovereign country with a complete industrial and commercial system, how can those autonomous states be easy to pry." Besides, Liber has a good relationship with the Republic of Calvard, and if Liber is really pushed to be anxious, it will become a pretext for Calvard's war. Although the prime minister's behavior is very radical, he is not stupid and will not do such a thing. ”

"Sure enough...... You don't look like a kid your age at all. Cassius winked playfully, "Worthy of Teacher Yun's student." ”

"Huh...... I'm ashamed to say that I've been following Teacher Yun for more than a year, but I haven't used Yaba's knife technique much since then...... Master Arseid, too, I followed them, just to learn how to control my "power" itself. ”

"I'm the same with that. Discard the knife with a stick...... When I first made my decision, Mr. Yun was also worried for a while. However, after I was able to use a stick to make a "spiral", the teacher stopped beating me with letters all day long. As long as you are doing well, the teacher will be very pleased. Of course, that one Alsside...... I think he was called the "Swordsmith of Light", and I think so. ”

"Really...... Ahh "Continuing with the conversation...... In order to develop domestic power, the prime minister must eliminate some interfering factors...... And the guerrilla association is obviously being targeted. ”

"yes...... Not to mention all kinds of policy interference and blockades...... Not to mention that even the aristocratic faction is encircling and suppressing the association...... This has also led to the withering of the guerrilla talent of the empire. This time this happened, the gang under him had the opportunity to make a big fuss. From now on, the guerrilla association will be removed from the empire. ”

"If you return to the army, you have to worry even more." Helriga mused, "The purpose of the association...... I don't know if it's really the "Ring of Radiance". Such an existence is worthy of their energy...... It's a little strange to say that, but you can understand what I mean, right? ”

"yes...... It's scary to think about. I ......" Cassius was about to continue saying something, when a soldier of the Personal Guard came to the two of them: "I have found it, Brigadier General...... Her Majesty has something to see you. ”

"You see, it hasn't been easy for long." Cassius smiled wryly and stood up.

"It's okay, you go." Heliga nodded, "I know enough...... It was just small talk. ”

Cassius is gone. Heliga was left alone in the corner, quietly thinking.

"Worthy of the "Juggernaut...... There's a lot of information I don't know...... The story behind the adoption of Joshua ...... the name "Snake of the Body" and the traces of their activities...... Alas, the more I think about it, the more I feel that this is a difficult opponent to defeat. But ......"

Looking at Faye, who was eating refreshments and talking to Estelle in the distance, "Anyway...... If you come to destroy me...... and the words of her life...... And judging by what Cassius said, sooner or later their conspiracy will also spread to the empire, to the ...... Everyone I care about......"