White Rock City, Command.

Vega, led by a new lieutenant, met with the Empire's emissary.

This imperial envoy who came from afar was none other than Eskar who had left him in a hurry last time.

When he saw Vegadui, he immediately smiled and said, "Last time I said goodbye, I thought I would never have the chance to see your official again, but I didn't expect that your official actually survived from the hands of the kingdom's 400,000 army, which is really a blessing for the empire." ”

Eskar apparently didn't know what was going on.

All he got was that Vega took 20,000 Imperial troops to Ayder City to stop the Kingdom Army, and was later chased by the Kingdom Army and fled back to Saint Laurent City, so he didn't know that Vega colluded with the Kingdom and secretly sold the Empire.

Vega also said without blushing and without a beating heart: "For the sake of the empire, the subordinate bowed and died, but the last time the soldiers under the tent saw the 400,000 army in fear, they scattered and fled despite my order, which made the noble official smile." ”

"It doesn't matter, your official can care about the empire. ”

Eskar obviously didn't care if Vega really blocked the kingdom army, he got straight to the point: "It's just that I heard that your official who brought the army to White Rock City this time seems to be planning to go west to conquer the great prince of the dynasty who has rebelled. ”

Vega's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

Could it be that the rebellious heart that has been concealed to this day is finally about to be exposed?

However, Vega did not want to expose his rebellious heart at this time, because if he betrayed, the empire might send troops to recruit him as a traitor. Even if the military does not send troops, the trial system will send judges to cross the border to assassinate.

The Empire's system of inquisition was well-known in various countries.

Vega even heard that none of the traitors had escaped the inquisition.

Therefore, Vega's eyes rolled, and then he said casually: "It's not a secret, there is a reason why I took such a big risk to go west to conquer the great prince this time, although this reason is obviously for the sake of the dynasty, but in fact it is for the empire." ”

"I want to hear about it. Eskar said as he looked at Vega.

Vega, as an officer he is optimistic about, and his direct subordinate, of course he doesn't believe that Vega will do treason, and Vega's words he instinctively believes seven or eight points, and now he needs Vega's explanation.

"The Chief of Staff doesn't know. ”

Vega said in a heartfelt voice: "The king recently ordered the West Bank to return to the rule of the dynasty, but the eldest prince violated the order, which constitutes the fact of treason. Therefore, I was afraid that the forces of the Great Prince of the West Bank would refuse to recognize the terms of the king's promise to give us the Black Gold City, so in order for the empire to get the Black Gold City, I applied to send troops to the West Bank. I am ready to use my own strength to wipe out the power of the Great Prince and help my country get the city of black gold, in order to thank me for not stopping the 400,000 troops of the Successful Kingdom in the first place. ”

"I am ashamed of your loyalty. ”

Eskar suddenly said with some emotion: "To be honest, this time I was ordered to come to ask for the Black Gold City, but I was afraid that the king would refuse to admit it, so I first found out where your official was, and I want you to help me let the king sign this transfer agreement." ”

And so it was.

Vega confirmed his guess in his heart, this empire must have seen that the war situation in the kingdom has stabilized, and this will not be the best time to launch a full-scale war of aggression, so he wants to take advantage of this interval to get the black gold city, so as not to have too many dreams at night.

This is definitely good news for Vega.

So he immediately wrote a letter to Escal: "Chief of Staff, take this letter to Saint Laurent, to my adjutant, Lieutenant Ilo, and he must have a way of getting the king to sign this clause." But this can only make the king admit that the city of black gold has belonged to our country, but there is no guarantee that the power of the great prince on the west bank will not prevent our country from obtaining the city of black gold. ”

"Of course, the chief of staff can also wait a while. ”

Vega swore and said: "When I wipe out the power of the Great Prince, I will be able to let my country get the Black Gold City without spending a single soldier." ”

"Your Excellency need not worry about this. ”

Disdain flashed in Eskar's eyes: "If that big prince obediently hands over the city of black gold, it will be fine, if he doesn't hand over to our imperial army, he will not be a vegetarian, and when the time comes, the city of black gold will be sent to him, and he will have to suffer." ”

While taking Vega's letter.

Escal continued: "Your Excellency, I don't think it's better to return to Yves Saint Laurent with me, and I don't have to go on this nine-death expedition to the west. The affairs of the Black Gold City are up to us people, and the orders you get are only to stay in the court for the time being, controlling every move of the new king of the dynasty, and you don't have to do it to this extent for the empire. ”

"I'm an Imperial soldier!"

Vega's face was full of determination: "This western expedition is a meritorious service, even if I can't wipe out the forces of the great prince with my ability, I can still attract their attention and let my country get the Black Gold City with the least number of troops." ”

"Hahaha, then I wish your official martial arts prosperity!"

Eskar glanced at Vega appreciatively, compared to the other division-level officers of the Seventh Army, Vega's sacrifice and dedication did not know how many streets they were, and it was indeed difficult for the Empire to find such loyal officers.

With a satisfactory answer, Eskar left White Rock City.

Although Vega's words were full of loopholes, they did not make Eskar suspicious, which is also because Vega is Eskar's proud subordinate, and if the envoy is replaced by a general who does not deal with Vega, I am afraid that it will be exposed long ago.

It's also because of such a show.

Vega is finally more sure of the war in the West Bank, and with the Empire distracting the West Bank, the West Bank will not be able to concentrate its forces against him. Because the Black Gold City is the top priority on the West Bank, it is absolutely impossible for the Grand Prince to give up it.

So when the time came 10 days later, it was the eve of Viga's expedition.

He had received an ultimatum from the Empire to the Grand Prince on the West Bank, which stated that if the Grand Prince's forces did not immediately withdraw their troops from the Black Gold City, the Empire would not rule out the use of force to force the dynasty to fulfill its agreement.

To make your own ultimatum more authentic.

The Empire's Seventh Army, that is, the army to which Vega belongs, and the Empire's 11th Standard Air Army, have already deployed troops on the border, and the borders of the two allies of the Dynasty and the Empire have become tense for a while.

In the face of the imperial ultimatum, the West Bank also reacted.

Although they have not yet given a specific answer of whether they agree or refuse, they have already transferred the aviation regiment that was originally stationed along the Donbu River to prevent Vega from being used to the city of black gold, leaving only about 10 war airships for reconnaissance missions.