After the meeting, the ministers dispersed, and Javier and Estes left the palace together, as it was still early, so they decided to stop by the shopping street before going back.

Arowen glanced at them from afar, considering the risk of being frozen into an ice sculpture by Estes if he couldn't read the air, he still didn't dare to disturb their two-person world, and went back to the garrison first.

After arriving at the central shopping street, the surrounding pedestrians gradually increased, because of the reduction of taxes by the empire, the small merchant community was also active again, and the streets were full of roadside stalls with all kinds of goods, and the smiles on the faces of these people could not help but give people the illusion that war was still far away from reality.

But this is not the case, the reason why the people have not yet formed a large-scale panic is only because the empire deliberately blocked the news of the outbreak of war, and when the breath of war completely spreads after a while, there will be no such lively scene.

Javier walked with slow steps, admiring the scenery on both sides of the street, and whispered: "The war is finally about to begin, and then you will go to the Changge Fortress, and I will go to Anning Dao, probably we will not be able to meet for a long time, right?" ”

"What's the matter, this melancholy tone? It's not like you at all. The corners of Estes' lips twitched slightly, and he said jokingly, "Could it be ...... Are you reluctant to part with me? ”

"I'm not that pretentious." Javier glanced at her, "I'm just a little worried, you shaky fighting woman, if you don't have me watching, maybe something will come out with your temperament." ”

"It's not that I'm boasting, but from the perspective of an Imperial General, I'm very competent." "Over the years, I've fought a lot of tough battles and encountered many strong enemies, but I've never missed. ”

"Perhaps, I don't deny the generals, but ah......" said Javier, "I have also heard that you deliberately released those prisoners with a strong fighting spirit to sow the seeds of future wars...... Don't deny these things. ”

"How do you know this? I should have strictly forbidden the spread of it in the army, right ......" Estes was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something, and pursed his lips, "Although I know that you have your own eyeliner in all forces, I didn't expect that my troops are no exception, you are really a nasty guy." ”

"Is it your turn to say this?" Javier said, "So, can you give me a guarantee?" Guarantee that you won't do anything like that again. ”

"Yes, yes, I see......"

"I don't feel any sincerity at all...... Never mind. Javier sighed, "Look at the excited look on your face, no matter how much I say, I'm afraid you won't listen, the war with the foreign peoples of the West makes you look forward to it like this?" ”

"As a martial artist, isn't it normal to be keen on fighting?" Estes smiled slightly, then looked deeply into Javier's eyes, "Although you have always hidden well, do you dare to pat your chest and promise that when you hear that war is coming, there is not the slightest sign of burning in your blood?" ”

Javier opened his mouth, feeling choked and speechless.

"By the way, this is also a rare opportunity, let's have another long-lost matchup, right?" Estes suddenly suggested.

"How do you want to compare?" Javier asked.

"It's very simple, it's better to see which of us can suppress the rebels faster. Individual bravery is only part of this competition, and the more important thing is to see the ability to arrange the troops...... How about it, do you dare to compare? Estes raised an eyebrow at him defiantly.

"You're really competitive, you just want to crush me?" Javier smiled helplessly, and then said, "Why don't you dare? I took this competition, do I need to add a bet? ”

"Bet...... Well, I haven't thought about it yet, so I'll keep it for now, and I'll talk about it when I win. Estes said.

"I've already thought about it, do you want to hear it?" Javier said.

"Oh? Tell me about it. ”

"When this war is over, let's get married...... Then, Estes, I want you to have a baby for me. ”

There was an eerie silence all around them.

After reacting for a few seconds, Estes finally understood the meaning of this sentence, and a slight blush couldn't help but rise on his delicate pretty face, but he soon realized that something was wrong, his brows furrowed, and he glared at Javier with an unkind expression.

"Hey, you're not trying to use this excuse for me to be at home with the kids, are you?" She said angrily, "I can say it beforehand, it is absolutely, absolutely impossible!" ”

"What do you think, you have children? Haha......" Javier was amused by her brain, "Don't worry, there is no such possibility, and I don't want my child to grow up with the same personality as you, it will be a nightmare." ”

"Huh? Did you just say something? I didn't hear you clearly, so please say it again. Estes smiled kindly, reaching out and caressing Javier's cheek.

"Uh...... Ahem. Javier coughed dryly, "That's not important...... By the way, we might be able to discuss the names of our children in the future......"

"Don't try to change the subject!"

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Imperial Capital Garrison Headquarters, Conference Room.

After saying goodbye to Estes, Javier immediately returned to the garrison and gathered all the members of the Falcon. Because there will be a tough battle to be fought next, he must prepare well before the expedition.

"Listen to Arrowin, there is a war coming soon?" Sibia asked with a little uneasiness as she twisted her fingers into a strand of hair on her chest.

"That's right." Javier nodded, "Your Majesty ordered me to suppress An Ningdao, who is waging an armed rebellion in the eastern part of the empire, against a group of rioting cultists...... On the side of the Changge Fortress, Estes led his troops to support. ”

"Will Black Hitomi also go on the expedition with General Estes?" Will asked.

"Hmm...... Looking at what Estes meant, he probably wanted to use the ability of the emperor's eight rooms, which would undoubtedly be a big killer in a war. Javier replied.

"That's ......"

"What's wrong, Will? Worried about your wife? Arrowan teased him with a smile.

"Hmm...... There is a point, after all, the body of the black pupil is so weak. Will scratched his head and said, "But even if I objected, I probably wouldn't be able to stop her...... Vice captain, you don't know, Hei Hitomi's temper is actually very stubborn, and what she has identified, it is useless for me to say anything. ”

"However, Hei Hitomi's body has improved a lot during this time, as long as he can be cautious on the battlefield, there should be no problems...... She is already very strong with black pupils, especially when she is holding the eight rooms. ”

Speaking of this, Will subconsciously shrunk his neck.

Seeing Will's reaction, Arowen sighed: "I seem to have seen your wife's strict life after marriage, what a pathetic man." ”

“…… Vice-captain, you have no position to say this at all, do you? Will glanced at Marika, who was standing behind Arrovin, and said speechlessly.

"Uh...... You're right. ”

The two wives shook hands with tears in their eyes, and they felt a sense of sympathy for each other.

"Speaking of black pupils, what about the alchemist named Doteya?" Spiya asked suddenly.

"She?" Javier thought for a moment, "After she cured the withdrawal reaction of the black pupil, I let her leave the empire as promised, and now she should be in the territory of the Western Kingdom." ”

"That's a sorcerer who is obsessed with human experiments, is it really okay to just let her go?" Arrowen said.

"A promise is a promise, and I don't intend to break it unless there is a special reason." "And, even if she wants to continue experimenting on humans, that's not my business, leave it to the Western Kingdom...... Of course, if she dares to come to the empire in the future, it will be another matter. ”

Arowen nodded, even if he accepted this statement, he actually just asked casually, how to deal with Doteya, he didn't really care, and he himself was not the kind of hot-blooded person who must get rid of evil when he sees bad people and bad things.

"Well, that's the end of the chatter, now let's get down to business." Javier tapped his fingers on the table, turning everyone's attention to him.

"Alovin, you write to inform Andre that he should immediately transfer 20,000 horses from the Southwest Military Region to the Eastern Front, and be sure to merge with the First Army before the official battle with Anning Dao."

"What the empire needs is an overwhelming victory, and the first battle must be majestic, so we don't play anything false, and directly defeat them with absolute combat power difference!" Javier's voice was calm, but faintly cold, "A group of mobs, as long as they lose their initial sharpness, they are just a group of cattle and sheep to be slaughtered!" ”

"I see." Arowen nodded in response.

"Marika, Will, Chelsea, the three of you are going with the army this time." Javier said, "Marika, you lack experience in leading troops, so you will be a deputy by Arovin's side for the time being; Will was originally a commander of a thousand men in the navy, and could command a force alone; As for Chelsea, your abilities should come in handy during combat...... Get ready. ”

Marika nodded faintly, not very moved by the imminent involvement in the war.

However, Will seemed a little excited, because his master, Vice Admiral Isidor Adonis, was currently fighting at the forefront of Anning Dao, and he took the opportunity of this expedition to meet his master and let him see how he had grown during this time.

Chelsea looked quite emotional, and sat in the corner with her chin propped up, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Ran, Spia." Javier looked at the other two again, "You don't have to go to the battlefield, the maintenance of law and order in the imperial capital also requires a certain amount of manpower, and the garrison will be handed over to you...... This is not an easy task, and the more wartime it is, the more unsettled the rats hiding in the shadows will not be able to give them any chance. ”

"Leave it to me, Captain." Lan said.

But Spiya was obviously a little upset about not being able to go with the army, and muttered, "Why do I have to stay in the imperial capital?" I'm going to fight with you too! ”

"Because there is no need for that, even if you are added, it will not have a decisive impact on the outcome of the battle, on the contrary, because you are too inexperienced in the melee, I may have to be distracted and worry about your safety, which will not outweigh the losses...... Got it, recruits? Javier gave her a stern look.

"Oh...... Got it. Spia hung her head, looking unhappy.

Seeing Sibia like this, Javier's heart softened again, but his inner decision was not shaken in the slightest.

He really treats Spiya as a sister and hopes that this girl can live a normal and happy life, so he does his best to prevent her from stepping on the battlefield.

The fight of thousands of people, which is completely incomprehensible to pediatrics like the arrest of criminals by the garrison, is as cruel as hell, once it is contacted, it is a nightmare for a lifetime, and it can never be shaken off.

"Mr. Jolly is old, you are the only daughter of Mr., you should spend more time with him, not like ......me," Javier tried to keep his voice soft, and changed his way of persuasion.

"Well, I will." Spia's expression became a little relieved.