On the way to the Emperor's bedchamber, Helriga kept thinking about what Oliebat had just said.

The abnormal movements of "IBC" are too weird. What the hell was Dieta Cullois thinking? First of all, he used an abnormal amount of money to start construction on the underground part of the city, which had not been regarded as part of the planning of Crossbell City, and at the same time kept the specific projects of the project secret, so that no one else knew about it, which can be said to be a standard suicidal act for the assets of the two major powers. Once this really happens, and the etiquette of the two great powers actually suffers, it is almost inevitable that they will send troops immediately - even, if it were not for the fact that the train cannon has been destroyed, the empire will most likely choose to bombard military centers such as Belgard Gate, and send elite mecha divisions.

What exactly is Dita doing? What the hell is he trying to do? Does this have anything to do with "association"? Could it be that he wants to transform the construction of places that have been untouched underground into a solid offensive, trying to drag the empire and the republic underground for a protracted war? But what's the point? Taking Crossbell, for a big country that is far stronger than the autonomous prefecture in terms of manpower, material and financial resources, is nothing more than the difference between three days and half a month, and there is no essential difference.

Even with his own ability and that of Olybat, he couldn't see what was going on behind this...... If only I had been more concerned about this at the time.

"Heliga." Philip tugged on Heliga's sleeve and reminded softly. It turned out that the two of them had unconsciously walked to the deepest part of Balferim Palace, where the emperor and the imperial concubine usually were.

"Hmm...... Is this it? Looking at the indoor crystal courtyard looming inside the gate, specially built to cater to the emperor's preferences who didn't like to go out, Heliga nodded, this should be the place Olibart mentioned earlier, "There is still some distance before the scheduled time to meet the emperor...... Are you going to wait here? Or do you want to go in first? ”

"Mr. Guard over there probably won't agree." Fei pointed in the direction of the Crystal Courtyard, and from just now, the soldiers standing guard nearby saw the figures of Fei and Hailiga from a distance, staring at the two of them without moving.

"Probably......" Helliga shrugged, "Forget it, just wait here." ”

"Ah, you are ......," a pleasant voice sounded—and when she turned her head, she saw a gentle and beautiful lady, her hair adorned with rich hairpins, and her dress of the highest order. At the same time, Heliga also noticed that she and Princess Elphine looked a little similar—the identity of the person who came could be imagined.

However, to be on the safe side, Heiliga still asked softly when he was almost ten sure, "Excuse me, are you ......?"

"Huh...... I am Priscilla, the wife of His Majesty the Emperor and the mother of Elphine and Cedric. The woman returned the salute, "Olibart mentioned you two to me and Yukent before...... It's also fate to meet here. ”

"Her Royal Highness." Heliga bowed slightly—sure enough, she was Elphin and Cedric's mother, the princess of the Erebonian Empire—but she didn't know why she was here.

Fei on the side of "......" stood a little dazed, as if she didn't know what to do in the face of such a noble person. In this regard, Princess Priscilla smiled generously and did not take it too seriously: "Did you two listen to what Oliebart said and came to find His Majesty the Emperor?" ”

"Hmm...... However, His Majesty seems to be still carrying out the previous plans, and it seems that we have arrived a little early. So just stay here and wait. Heliga nodded, "I didn't expect to run into you." ”

"I just heard from you that it seems that this young lady wants to go to this crystal courtyard to have a look?" Princess Priscilla said, and after receiving Faye's affirmative reply, she said, "It just so happens that I want to thank you in person about the previous incident between Elphin and Cedric." If I'm not mistaken, you and the other students of the Tolz Non-Commissioned Officer Academy protected the two of them during the chaos of the Summer Solstice Festival, right? ”

"Well, then it's better to be respectful than to obey." Looking at Princess Priscilla's eager eyes, Heliga felt that this should not be her casual polite words, but really wanted to thank herself personally. It's not rude to take advantage of the situation to talk at this time.

"Come this way." Princess Priscilla smiled, "This crystal courtyard ...... Originally, it was built to meet the needs of the emperor, and it was only recently completed. In addition to being used as a place for daily walks, it also hosts events for royalty and nobles......"

"Really...... When I returned to the imperial capital with His Royal Highness Oliebat's "White Wing" in Libel, I had never seen this place. Heiliga asked curiously.

"Because at that time, it wasn't in use yet." The princess nodded, "To be precise, the various flowers and plants over there have not been delivered yet...... If it is just a bare cloister without plants and flowers, I am afraid that the guests will find it boring. ”

"Not really. Although it is even more beautiful with these rare flowers...... But even if it's the way you said it, I think it's going to look good here. Helliga took a closer look, and the layout of the entire courtyard was very layered, and the whole courtyard was made of high-grade materials, at least not to make people feel ugly.

"Hmm...... I think so too. Just sitting here and listening to the sound of running water will make you feel much calmer. Fei also nodded.

"Really good at talking." The imperial concubine smiled and said, "If he hears it, he should be very happy...... After all, he designed the courtyard himself. ”

"His Majesty the Emperor himself?" Heiliga asked in surprise, he didn't expect the emperor to have this kind of skill.

"yes. Since he handed over the affairs of the country to His Excellency the Prime Minister, he has been behind the scenes...... And that's always been it. The princess's expression was a little subtle, "The tulips here were planted by Alfin herself when the courtyard was first completed last year. Although it is usually left to the servants in the palace to take care of it, Alfin will take care of the flowers himself whenever he has the opportunity. ”

"Summer...... If I'm not mistaken, tulips are supposed to be open in late spring and early summer...... But the flowers in this garden are still in full bloom at the end of summer. Heliga looked at the flowers, which were said to have been planted by Princess Elphin herself, and gently played with them, and asked curiously.

"I don't know why...... Maybe it's because the flower itself is of a good variety, or maybe it's because the gardener takes good care of it. Princess Priscilla was also slightly confused, "But, in this way, you are also a learned person." ”