As the sun set, the sunset pierced through the narrow window and fell on Princess Podina, plating her with a dark golden glow that made the hearts of the subordinates in front of her sway. They had the illusion that they had seen His Majesty, who was unparalleled in the world.

"That's the way it is......"

Podina didn't notice the situation of her subordinates, and her mind was still immersed in the afternoon conversation with the emperor.

"His Majesty the Emperor is very much in agreement with our proposition, but he is under great pressure on three fronts. ”

"On the one hand, there are the great nobles of the old days, who still hold at least a quarter of the land and a third of the population of the empire. The small circle gathered around them was still the most powerful part of the entire empire. Nearly half of the transcendents are attached to them and are not under the direct jurisdiction of the Empire. ”

"They are absolutely not willing to sit idly by and be deprived of their fiefs and subjects by the Empire. When the Prime Minister conveyed the oracle of the Salvation Alliance to the nobles above the earl, the nobles shouted on the spot, claiming that this was a conspiracy and that the magicians and gods were distorting the divine will. ”

Because the Holy See of Order was kicked out of the Empire's power system, Podina, a Holy Woman of Order from the Holy See, also lost her official status in the Empire and was not eligible to attend the emergency meeting in the afternoon.

However, she had an informant, and the prime minister gave a detailed briefing after the meeting. As a key figure in maintaining the personality and legitimacy of the Dawning Empire through the faith of Theresia, the Prime Minister naturally does not ignore her existence.

"On the other hand, the pressure comes from our brothers and sisters, I mean believers who, like us, believe in Theresia as a deity and have gained the power of faith. ”

"As you know, most of these people are from the Holy See of Order, mainly at the grassroots level. With the help of disaster relief operations, some prestige and control had been regained in the local area, and it was the foundation of the new church of Theresia that the Empire was preparing to build. ”

"These people are not concerned with power and wealth, they believe that Her Majesty Theresia did not issue such an oracle, and that the other gods oppressed the empire and drove mortals to serve them, which was to weaken the divine power of Her Majesty Theresia and to try to win the divine war without a fight. ”

"The last aspect ......"

Princess Podina sighed: "His Majesty the Emperor didn't say it directly, but just pointed it out...... The Holy Army. ”

The tall short-haired woman wearing an eye patch sneered: "Of course he can't say it directly, that's the power of his nanny." ”

"Najaita ......"

Podina shook her head: "Her Royal Highness Overlin, like me, is a devout follower of Theresia, and the Emperor should just be worried. The Holy Cult Army is too deeply influenced by the Holy See of Order, and may cause some kind of chaos. ”

"The Emperor also said that he wanted me to communicate well with Offreynn, but when I looked for Offline, she was out on business. ”

Najaita didn't ask any more questions, but simply said, "I don't really understand the twists and turns here, but I believe that Her Royal Highness the princess will make the right judgment, I just need to work." ”

Podina smiled bitterly: "To be honest, I'm not sure I'm right......"

She patted on the windowsill with some annoyance: "What did the Prime Minister think on their side, and they actually advertised the world clearly about the ins and outs of the matter, including the background of the Salvation Alliance? ”

"That's true, but people's hearts will be confused because of this!"

"Doesn't this make everyone understand that the Dawning Empire has lost its authority and has become the mouthpiece of the Salvation Alliance, and this movement does not come from the divine will of Her Majesty Theresia, she is not in this alliance?"

"How does this make the Empire recruit men and dispatch resources? Nobles, priests, and warriors of the Holy Cult Army, will they willingly obey the orders of the Empire, instead of raising the banner of the Dawning Empire and His Majesty Theresia, declaring that all conscriptions and dispatches are false orders, and that we are all traitors who usurp the power of the Empire and distort Her Majesty's divine enemies?"

The subordinates present did not say anything, they all thought so themselves.

Fortunately, they have a different understanding of the current situation, and this position does not come from the will of the princess, but their belief in Theresia is a little different from the others, which is the fundamental reason why they defect to the princess, or continue to stay under the princess.

They are all members of the "Knights of Theresia" in the pipeline, and this military organization has not yet been officially announced, because a lot of power and responsibility have not yet been sorted out.

For example, the head of the royal court, another Trethia Saintess Aufrilyn, although she also actively supported the preparation of the Order, she demanded that the Order be under her control and merge with the elite of the Holy Cult that she had previously recruited. Without Podina's approval, he also raised the banner of the Knights and recruited devout followers of Theresia, which made the middle and lower class members have long been resentful.

The Imperial Government, led by the Prime Minister, is still suspicious of this organization with the nature of an armed church, and the Empire has just passed a great catastrophe and is in ruins, so it has delayed related issues under various pretexts, so that the Knights have not been officially recognized by the Empire for a long time.

Podina's side, both in terms of strength and reputation, is obviously weaker than Offreyen and the Prime Minister. However, there is a special existence like the Dark Moon Light Squad under her command, but it is the hardest waist pole, and therefore the most firm faith.

Podina looked at a tall man and woman in the corner, that was one of the sources of her confidence.

She asked hopefully, "Bollard, Leona, do you have any instructions from the Red Union?"

The couple were originally members of Najaita's "Dark Moon Light" team, and later joined the Red Union Military Intelligence Bureau commando, and they looked at each other with helplessness in their eyes.

Pollard said: "We have received a report from the chief of the White Mouse section that because of the actions of the Dawning Star, the top management is still adjusting, and even the chief cardinal has been replaced, so I am afraid that we will not have time to do external work." ”

Leona continued: "The Dawning Empire supports the Goddess of Liberty and the Goddess of Commerce, and is responsible for fighting against the extraterrestrial enemy, which is also an agreement approved by our Red Alliance, so I am afraid it is not good to go back on its word and interfere in the affairs of the Dawning Empire." ”

Podina frowned and said, "The current situation is not optimistic, and the pressure exerted by the gods is in danger of causing the Dawning Empire to fall apart." Several disasters in a row this year have caused the main plane to lose nearly half of its population. If the Dawning Empire falls into civil strife again, it will also be detrimental to the overall situation. ”

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to the other person, and at the same time, Borard and Leona stared at the other person.

The princess said, "What do you think, Tasmi?"

Tasmi was stunned: "I, I—where do I know?"

Bollard shook his head and said, "When the chief of the rat section sent the report, he also said that if there is something that can't be decided, find Tasmi." ”

The girl in the white dress next to her pinched Tasmi's waist: "You also said that you are not a red devil!"

Leona spoke to Tasmi: "Bollard and I are the Red Devils, Tasmi is just ...... How to put it, according to the words of the head of the White Mouse Section, he is the representative of the people. ”

The girl in the white dress is also one of the strengths of Princess Podina, a real Terresia saintess.

Yusha snorted: "That's not the point, the point is that since Tasmi is working for the Red Union, he must have a salary!"

She groped up and down: "Where is the salary, where is it hidden? Leave it to me quickly! The village chief said that a man will definitely do bad things when he has money! I have to control you well!"

Before Tasmi could resist, the red-haired girl on the other side stopped Yusha.

"Don't make a fool of Tasmi, Yusha, look what you're doing. ”

Ankaret kindly reminded Yusha to stick out her tongue and glared at Tasmi fiercely, naturally meaning "I'll clean you up when I get back".

Looking at Ankaret gratefully, Tasmi sorted out his thoughts and replied to the princess: "I really don't know what to do, I just know that those guys who use the banner of Majesty Theresia to make trouble are actually distorting the divine will of Her Majesty Theresia." ”

"I'm not a believer in Her Majesty Theresia, and I'm not sure if Her Majesty's will is on the throne of God, but I can be sure that whether it's to achieve eternal order or go to the sea of stars to fight against foreign enemies, in short, as long as it's a matter of defending the world and protecting the people, it will definitely make Her Majesty Theresia happy. ”

"Her Majesty Theresia firmly believes that the gods love people, even if they sacrifice themselves, to save mortals. The way in which she wants to achieve such a goal is only a means, how can we abandon the goal she pursues and use the means as her path?"

"Therefore, I believe that the Divine Document submitted by the Alliance, even without the crest of Her Majesty Theresia, is in line with His path. If he was able to send down an oracle, he would have supported this instrument. ”

Tasmi, an "outsider", interpreted Theresia's beliefs in this way, from the princess to Najeita to Ankareta, not only did not refute it, but nodded with deep feelings.

This is where they differ from the Holy Cult on Offreyin's side, the embryonic church of Theresia, and even the prime minister who can access the power of Theresia's faith through prayer.

They don't care if Theresia's will is on the throne of the goddess of order, they don't agree that the eternal order is with Theresia, they believe that Theresia's good qualities as a mortal and the spirit of sacrificing herself to protect mortals are the root of Theresia's ability to give her faith.

To put it bluntly, they think that Theresia has another throne, and even if she is on the same throne as the goddess of order, the priesthood is not order, but something better and warmer for mortals.

"As for the nobles and others who will cause unrest......"

Tasmi scratched his head and hesitated for a moment before saying, "I think Astyus might have a better suggestion." ”

Hearing the name, Najaita raised an eyebrow, and Ankaret's expression changed.

Princess Podina's demeanor as a leader revealed at this time: "Astyth and Kulomi are also victims of distorted faith, we should be glad that they can find a new faith on the side of the Red Federation." ”

"Although their beliefs are a little different from ours, I believe that our original intentions are the same, and the goals we pursue are not much different. Those past grievances are not forgotten, but everyone has to look forward, so let's put them aside for the time being. ”

Najaita and Ankaret nodded, but they both subconsciously lowered their eyes, the blood feud between the two sides in the past was not so easy to erase at once. And in terms of faith, the other party's sense of superiority that "you will eventually come to our side" also makes them very uncomfortable.

Astith and Kulomi became fanatical followers of the foodie little witch of the Red Union......

The devil knows how their beliefs have changed, do they really believe that the four-year-old girl named Leia is the reincarnation of the mortal Theresia?

"Astith sent me a message before the meeting......"

Tasmi projected Asdis's avatar with his personal assistant, and the former Grand Inquisitor of the Holy See of Order frowned angrily and said: "Let me tell you a little secret, our Majesty Leia is already with the Dawn! If you dare to say that Your Majesty Leia is a foodie in the future, I will treat you as an enemy of heresy!"

Then he said, "The gods of the Salvation Alliance have sent a document to the Dawning Empire, and the news has spread to everyone on our side. Her Royal Highness the Princess is definitely going to ask you about it, and you tell her, why hesitate?"

"Fighting against the enemy outside the satellite is the biggest overall situation, whoever stands in the way will be killed!

"Move fast! Strike ruthlessly! Use such a posture to tell all guys with different intentions that this is the bottom line that must not be touched!"

"Only in this way will there be no chaos on the Empire's side......"

The double ponytail big Lori sighed faintly: "Damn, why am I not over there, this kind of thing should be handed over to someone like me!"

A strand of bright red hair that resembled Ankaret passed by, and a more immature voice muttered: "We are all students of the labor school now, what's the use of talking about this? And what's the use of telling him? He is surrounded by weak women who only want to live a good life......

Ankaret whispered, "Kulomi......"

Najaita looked at the avatar, her eyes full of autumn water, her face full of grievances, Princess Podina ignored their personal feelings, and whispered, "Indeed, this is the best way." ”

At the beginning of the moon, in the wasteland beyond Tangus, the conversation between the two women also came to an end.

Aufrin suppressed the churning heart and said with a solemn expression: "Unless I can sense the will of His Majesty Theresia for sure, and it is better to listen to his oracle, I will not believe everything you say!"

Opposite her was a short-haired girl, with a tall waist and a resolute expression, full of the aura of both a warrior and a devout, and it was Emily Baudouin, the leader of the Hand of Order who had fought many times with the Red Union and experienced two battles of the Castle of God's Emperor.

Emily raised her eyebrows and said, "If the gods want to prove the existence of such a thing, it should not be something that a devout believer can say!"

"So your faith is still not a true faith, just the will of Theresia that has been distorted by the Red Union, and that will is now in the hands of the Red Union. ”

"The Dawning Empire is the testimony of Her Majesty Theresia from man to god, the reflection of His divine brilliance shining on mortals, this is His greatest altar, and we must protect it. ”

"And yet, the rebellious gods are destroying it, and that's just the first step, don't you understand?"

Overlyn nodded heavily, "Of course I understand, otherwise I wouldn't have ventured to see you." The Holy See to which you belong is still considered the greatest traitor in the Empire. ”

Emily sneered: "The Holy See of Order is a mortal who serves His Majesty Theresia, but in the end it is declared an enemy by His Majesty in order to protect all mortals and bring them stability and order and a better life, who is a traitor?"

"Your Majesty did not let all mortals sacrifice for Him, but only those who were willing to sacrifice for Him and the Eternal Order were granted. Those ignorant and lowly mortals feel that they have lost their relatives and friends, and have lost the support to bring wealth to themselves, and this is the real reason why they have betrayed Your Majesty!"

Emily shook her head, extremely painful: "Interests, the interests that can be seen in front of you are above all else, this is the essence of mortals!"

"The goddess of commerce finally betrayed Her Majesty, also because of the despicable nature that mortals have!"

"Now, the afterglow of His Majesty's mortal body is about to be trampled and wiped out, and you, as Your Majesty's holy daughter, are you just watching it?"

Offreyen took a deep breath, still unmoved: "But I don't know whether you and the Holy See of Order behind you believe in the Goddess of Order, or Her Majesty Theresia. ”

"If she is still the Goddess of Order, she will drive the Void Dragon God to invade the main plane, and let the God of Storms destroy the New World, all in order to exterminate mortals. And the enemies who are now invading the Star Sea Plane are also said to have been attracted by him by closing the Dawning Star. ”

"I don't think this majesty will still be nostalgic for the Dawning Empire......"

Emily was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Indeed, I can't clarify this. ”

She looked at Offlyn eagerly, "But guarding the empire is not guarding the will of the real Theresia?"

"Isn't this an opportunity, an opportunity for Her Majesty Theresia's will to return to the throne of the Order?"

"As for our Holy See of Order, it is no longer the Holy See of Old Order. ”

The leader of the girl war group smiled bitterly: "Those who are willing to follow the goddess of order, including my grandfather, have all ascended to the kingdom of God, and since the rest are still alive, they must prove the value of their lives." ”

"If we can find evidence that what we fought for and what we lost was right, then that is the path we are willing to do whatever it takes. ”

Offlyn sensed the girl's inner hesitation: "Your grandfather...... Did you say something at the last minute that made you doubt your previous beliefs?"

Emily shook her head, her heart surging with strong doubts: "Grandpa wants me to live instead of ascending to the kingdom of God, doesn't this mean that he doubts that his sacrifice will not be happy?"

She tried hard to hide it, but she shook her head too widely, convinced Offlyn that she had an answer.

"Good, I see. ”

Offlyn nodded slowly: "I will think about it seriously and then make a decision in the middle of the night meeting." ”