"But right now, I'm doing everything I can to defend against foreign aggression."

"As long as the Great Mage, the nemesis of the Demon Worm Legion, the Beloved Queen of Prodmoor, rules the world of origin for one day, and the whole world will be safe. But as soon as they think you can no longer control the protozoa, the situation changes immediately. The invaders' armies will turn your deceased father's fleet into a pile of rotten fishing boats! ”

Prodmore collapsed in his chair. Indeed, she almost never thought about the world outside of the world of origin. She's too busy, too busy battling demons, too busy managing Theramore. But the battle with her father had taught her the truth that humanoids who hadn't really fought alongside the protozoa still saw them as insignificant as beasts.

But Kerry shouldn't think so. "And what do you mean, Secretary of the Interior?"

"This Captain Bolick is most likely an instigator. His purpose is to make Chen Feng betray you - betray the humanoids. Although we occupy the northern outpost, we are alone outside the gates of Lamour. The protozoa will surround us - the giant worms are on their side, and the spirit worms will not be on my side. ”

Proudmore shook his hand. It's a nightmare that has haunted the humanoids that inhabit the world of origin for years. It seems that since yesterday, the humanoids have just believed that this nightmare may not come true. Trade with the protozoa is still going on peacefully. Separated by the Barrens, which lies between the Origin World and the Bloodnest Mountains, the two incompatible races have lived in peace for three years.

Prodmore wondered if it was the way it was supposed to be, or was it just the calm before the storm? Both races are recuperating and waiting for the moment of the outbreak?

Before she could think about it, a tall, dark-haired woman walked in. The woman had a square face and a pointed and straight nose. Shoulders are unusually broad. She wore the standard army uniform - a green cloak draped over metal armor with the anchor badge of Kurtilas embroidered on it. Coultiras is the home of the Proudmoor family.

She raised her right hand near her forehead and saluted, "Colonel Lorena has reported to you as instructed, ma'am." ”

Proudmoore stood up and said, "Thank you, Lorena. It doesn't need to be so formal. Did DeFi tell you what to do? Standing next to Lorena always made Prodmore feel short, so she always stood up straight so that she could appear as tall as possible.

Lorena lowered her right hand and put it behind her back, still standing straight. "Yes, ma'am. She told me. We will leave for Fort North in an hour, and I have sent a messenger to inform Major Daven. ”

"Good. You've both done a great job. ”

Lorena saluted. Left happily. Kerry had been hesitating for a while.

Prodmore felt as if he had something to say, and asked, "What's the matter, Kerry?" ”

"You should probably let Lorena stay at the North Outpost and strengthen the fortifications."

Prodmore didn't even think about it, and immediately replied, "No! ”

"Madame—"

"The protozoans want us to evacuate Fort North, Kerry. While I won't accede to this request, I will never strengthen the fortifications, especially if they suspect that we are not willing to help them fight the pirates. ”

"I insist—"

"Alright. You can get out, Home Secretary. Proudmore said coldly.

Kerry looked at her with a gloomy face for a long moment, bowed slightly, and raised his hand. He said, "Madame—" and walked straight out.

"I haven't figured out what the hell is wrong, Colonel?"

Lorena stood in the observation room of the North Outpost, looking out the window. It was Major Daven, the supreme commander of the North Outpost, who spoke. Lorena and her team had arrived an hour earlier, but there was nothing they could do with him.

In the center of the observation room is a small table. Daven sat in a chair next to the table. He was a big fat man with a thick beard on his face. He had just told Lorena that a patrol ship had gotten lost in the fog. This may be the ship that the protozoan sees.

Lorena turned and looked down at him—it was easy, though Darven wasn't taller than her when standing—and said, "The problem is, Major, the protozoa want our help, and the ship should be signaled for help. ”

"Why?" It sounds like Davon is confused.

"Because they are our allies." Lorena couldn't believe that she needed an explanation. Davon was a hero in times of war. His unit was wiped out to escort a mage (who could not save his life), and he was the only one who survived. The experience was a priceless asset.

Now the hero just shrugged his shoulders: "We do fight together, but it can't be helped. They are not educated at all. The reason why we can tolerate them is all for Chen Feng's sake, and the reason why we give Chen Feng face is because he was raised by humanoids. But this does not mean that the safety of protozoa is relevant to us. ”

"Queen Prodmore doesn't think so," snapped Lorena, "and so do I." She turned away. It's spectacular to stand here and admire the Endless Sea, it's much more comfortable than staring at Daven's stinky face. "I have sent for Captain Avino and his crew. I'd like to hear what he has to say. ”

Davon stood up: "With all due respect, Colonel, this is not 'anyone's' to say. Avino's ship got lost and managed to get back to the fairway, and I knew that the protozoa had been attacked by pirates, but it wasn't about us. ”

"No, it's about us," Lorena didn't turn to look at him, "the pirates don't care who the attack is. They may attack spirits, protozoans, giant bugs, maneaters, frost worms - and even humanoids. But as long as there are pirates near Thorn City, we can't stand idly by. ”

"Colonel, I've been here for three years," Daven was a little angry, "I don't need you to explain to me what pirates are. ”

"If that's the case, then you shouldn't need me to explain to you why you want to help the protozons eliminate the pirates."

A short private reluctantly knocked on the door of the observation room. The uniform on his body was surprisingly large enough to be worn by someone who was a head taller than him. "Uh, sir, somebody wants to see you and Colonel Lorena, sir, I wonder if it's okay, sir?"

"Who is it?"

"Well, sir, it's Captain Avino, and there's one I don't know."

"That's Strovo," said Lorena, "I told him to bring the captain here." ”

Daven glared at Lorena, "What is your purpose in taking my people to the observation room like prisoners?" ”

Lorena contemplated writing a letter to Queen Proudmoor and General Norris, requesting that Davin be transferred to the galley, "First of all, Major, I think you should be present when you question your captain; Secondly, do you usually take prisoners to the observation room? Shouldn't they be taken to a detention cell? ”

Daven was speechless, and had to continue to stare at her.

Lorena turned to the private and said, "Bring them in." ”

The private gave the major an unhappy look on his face and did not retreat until he nodded.

Two people came into the observation room. Strovo was the most popular-looking of all Lorena knew - medium height, average weight, medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, and a thin beard, and looked about the same as all grown men. His characterless appearance made him a natural scout: wherever he appeared, he would not attract attention.

The man walking behind Strovo had a face that had been dried by the wind. He took heavy steps and bent the floor. His face was covered with wrinkles, and his skin had turned crimson from years of exposure.

"Captain Avino." Daven moved his chair back, "This is Colonel Lorena. Queen Proudmoor sent her from Ramour to investigate why pirates were attacking the ship of the protozot. ”

Avenor frowned, "I think it's obvious, Colonel. (To be continued......)