PRELUDEII

August 27, 1666

The West Julok Occupation Area of the Julok Republic (the Imperial Territory of the South), the west bank of the King River, the Jena Army camp

The fire in the fireplace was blazing in the house.

It is naturally out of place to start a fireplace in late summer. But if you want to destroy classified documents that are no longer needed, it is safest to use this natural flame. Magical flames, while powerful, often do not even burn the clothes of enemies, and it is always not reassuring to use them to destroy secrets.

"At stake is the total destruction of my combat operations. All logistical aspects are destroyed. The tactical aspect can be left to the history writing department to revise the history of the war...... This tactic is supposed to be destroyed as well, and it almost leaked out, tsk. There are still three boxes left, almost. ”

The commander who remained at the base camp in Jena threw the last document in his hand into the fire, stretched, stood up, and turned to call the guards standing guard outside the door.

"Pack up the rest of the confidential documents on the table and take them away. Arranged in the place where the defense is strongest. ”

The commander was dressed in a large dark green cape, and a pair of shaved shoulders with a pair of sloped shoulders were draped with starry major general epaulettes. A female general was already unique in the Free Army, but her outfit was even more memorable.

It was not the green dress of the Fatesian generals, nor was it the special military dress that the veteran generals customized according to their origins and service experience. The excessively young brown-haired female general was dressed in a white silk priestess uniform, and a pair of barefoot feet stepped on translucent cold crystal boots, and even the monotonous general's cloak could reflect her sassy and slender figure.

"Yes, sir. ”

The two female lieutenants were a little clumsy as they cleaned up the messy papers on the desk, stuffed them into sets of military folders, and laboriously stuffed them into suitcases.

They weren't used to their new jobs yet because they had just received their new uniforms, which didn't fit well, just a few days ago.

The "Priest of the Army" collar on the chests of the two of them was freshly created, and it flashed with the sharp reflection that was characteristic of newly made magical items. Last month, they were Protestant parish priests, but when they heard that the first bishop in Protestant history had reached the peak of miracles, they resigned from their diocesan positions and rushed to Blenheim, where they were chased to Jena to join the army they had disdained. With the rank of lieutenant, she was originally a female priest, equivalent to a bishop of the Orthodox Church, and the other was only a female priest, who received a second lieutenant epaulettes.

"Your Excellency, the place with the strongest defense force refers to ......"

The younger of the two, Second Lieutenant Oprah, pulled out a map of the march from the documents to be kept, opened it and found a place on it.

"Just put it where I can see it, stupid. ”

The major general lightly slapped the other party's head with the folder in his hand and said confidently. The place where she was the most heavily defended part of this army.

Because she is Bonnie Sefir, the nine-dan arcane and divine spellcaster, one of the newest and strongest top magic users in the civilized world.

She didn't carry the identification of a bishop: no one in any Protestant order could rank a clergyman who could use "miracle" magic.

"Today's routine briefing should have arrived, right?"

The two female lieutenants looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time. The lower-ranking man hurriedly turned and ran out the door, and the female lieutenant bowed her head and apologized to Bonnie.

"I'm very sorry. Maybe you should get the staff officers of the Blenheim Army back, we two may be good priests, but we are really ...... for military affairs."

"Then we still have enough staff to use. Bonnie interrupted her, "The losses of the officer corps of the Blenheim Army are already heavy, and His Excellency Marshal López needs to rebuild the headquarters of the Free Army. Besides, Lieutenant Terrey, you've been here for a few days, do you think I dare to use those young officers who are not yet married as adjutants?"

The nervous look on Lieutenant Terrey's face disappeared: "Your Excellency, you are right, those 'I am the Holy Maiden, the destined partner' major is indeed difficult to deal with. In the past few days alone, two lieutenant colonels, sixteen majors, seven captains, and more than forty lieutenants and ensigns have arrived from the Pharises army. By the way, the vast majority are unmarried. ”

The number was a bit out of Bonnie's expectations: "Sixteen majors." At this rate, there are almost no unmarried officers of the 3rd Free Division stationed in the capital of Phates, right?

"Not only the battalion commander, but also the division staff officer is running out. I checked the compilation table yesterday, and I am afraid that all those under the age of thirty and those who are unmarried are already in our camp. Lieutenant Terley thought for a moment and added, "And it's not just the Third Division. In the middle of the night last night four officers from the 9th and 11th Divisions had arrived in groups to report for duty, and had been on the road for a whole week. ”

"Aren't the 9th 'Mountains' Division and the 11th 'Wilderness' Division still deployed on the Fattes-Figota ceasefire line?" Bonnie calculated, "and it only took a week to get here from the front line of Figota by the Eastern Mountains Avenue, and it must have been a day and night. Sure enough, it's the Phaedes who have worshiped the goddess since ancient times. ”

"They came out on the day of the ceasefire, with a formal order approved by their commander...... The Phaetes are not very good at war or theology, but their ability to act in the pursuit of women is truly terrifying. ”

"If you count the time, the military government has not approved the establishment of our 13th Division at that time. Let them go, they don't have a chance with me anyway, and I'll make them understand this through the deployment of personnel. Bonnie smiled, "I guess it's time to start attacking you in a while." ”

The lieutenant sighed and forcefully tied the documents into neat bundles: "If there is a suitable man, I am not excluded from developing a pious other half for the church. After all, I'm almost thirty years old, and I'm just an acting patriarch, and I'm afraid I won't even be able to build my own church without getting married. Of course, they want to chase after you, Your Excellency the Archbishop, and it is indeed a bit overwhelming......"

At this point, the female adjutant glanced at Bonnie and made sure that the archbishop was in a good mood before continuing to ask: "Well, you said that they have no hope, do you mean that there is already a definite Mr. 'Hope'?"

Bonnie's lower lip twitched, but she immediately regained her composure. She asked rhetorically, "Oh, everyone finally can't help it, and ask you to confirm the rumors?"

"No, no, I just thought that if Your Excellency the Archbishop made some information public in private, it would make some people know about it. That's why I picked this question when Second Lieutenant Oprah wasn't there. At least throughout the church, there is a lot of talk about your legends, and I hope you understand...... After all, we are here to build a greater new church around you. ”

Bonnie smiled, "Everyone wonders why I didn't go to Fort Fort for a special military and political meeting, right?"

"Yes, and we all guess it's because of the new hero of Fortibourg. Like you, he won't say anything, but too many people have heard the legend of 'Lenny's Hero'. Coincidentally, the amazing girl is also surnamed Sefir, which is hardly a coincidence. No matter how you listen to it, it looks like you, Your Excellency the Archbishop......"

Listening to the words of the older unmarried young woman in front of her, looking at the eager anticipation in her eyes, Bonnie put her hand on her forehead, felt a slight headache, and did not know what to say for a while.

"Sister, sister, you really left me a lot of trouble. Okay, I know, I'll sneak into Lennie and retrieve your memories and send them to Inter for memory transfer...... Whoever leaves the trouble, who will clean it up themselves. ”

Bonnie was also a little ashamed. After all, it had been more than half a month since the end of the war, and she didn't dare to go to Lennie to recycle her sister's memories.

Lennie's teleportation location had been destroyed in the war, and access to Lennie had to be done by land, which meant she would have to spend at least four or five days doing it. She really doesn't have that much time on her schedule at this stage to do this. She must reorganize the remnants of Blenheim, establish her identity, liaise with the Church, and gain recognition from the army and the Provisional Military Government...... There's just so much to do.

"When the hell will we get to Lenny...... However, a delay of a month or two shouldn't be a big deal, right?"

Bonnie is still confident in the secret shelter she and her sister have set up in Interre. It was more of a heavily guarded labyrinth than a shelter to hide the mage's body. The results of the experiments they conducted to preserve future magical technology, as well as some devices rebuilt according to future technology, were hidden in that manor, and many golems and magical creatures were not inferior to Raysa Helmont's golden golem, and there was also a considerable degree of artificial intelligence. To breach that manor, it would take at least two or three regiments of troops and magicians of equal combat effectiveness.

Her silence caused the adjutant to misunderstand even more, and Lieutenant Terré began to guess what Bonnie was thinking, "Your Excellency, don't you really want to reveal this identity, just like you did when you used 'Pluto Luthor'...... Or are you not very happy with this suitor? That's already the youngest major and senior magic officer in the entire Free Army, and he's so much stronger than the guys in Jena that it's hard to find a man with more potential to match you......"

Bonnie spoke suddenly, interrupting her wild speculation.

"Match, doesn't it seem like that?"

"It is indeed rare for you to arrive at such a young age, Your Excellency. The only thing I can think of is that double chapter of excellence that barely deserves ......"

"What if I say that the new hero's love is my twin sister?" Bonnie shook her head halfway through, "Forget it, I didn't say it." ”

Because Bonnie had already seen the female adjutant's eyes. It was the tabloid reporter-like eyes that caught a celebrity scandal. There was always something ahead of time, she thought.

Just then there was a knock on the door. The second lieutenant finally got back today's briefing.

"Sir, here are the letters of appointment and the minutes of the special military-political meeting sent from Fort Fort in the morning. Also, the Imperial Army envoy has arrived, what should we do?"

Bonnie breathed a sigh of relief and patted the lieutenant on the shoulder, ending the conversation.

"With so much information and rumors, aren't you doing a good job as an adjutant, Lieutenant Terrey. Go ahead, everyone starts with a lot of mistakes. Work too, so does faith. ”

She took the document from Ensign Oprah's hand, unlocked the seal magic, and began to read.

"By the way, tell me about the situation of the Imperial Envoy. A few days later than scheduled, who is in charge of the handover and the exchange of prisoners of war?" asked Major General Seffir casually as he flipped through the routine briefing in his hand.

"The other party called herself the Duchess of Figota. The negotiator we sent back last time, Edith, was her aide-de-camp, and that should be right. ”

"Duchess Figota? Bonnie scratched her head, "Ah, I remember when I took over the defense of Jena, I saw a brigade commander von Figota in the battle record. Is it her, which family has passed on?"

"Well, I'll take ......a look," Ensign Oprah looked at his palm, "they say the new Duchess's full name is Duchess Danica Viren von Figota." The intelligence staff officer said that it was the adopted daughter of the old duke, and the possibility of an illegitimate daughter could not be completely ruled out. ”

Bonnie's fingers froze over the routine briefing. In this name, there is a part of the pronunciation that rings the alarm bell in her memory.

Not the memory of this era, but a part of the "future history" she knew. Bonnie Seiffel and her sister come from a future unlike this one.

"Repeat. Are you talking about Danika Villen? If I'm not mistaken, this young lady is probably less than twenty years old?"

"Yes, Duchess Danica Viren von Figota. The spelling is, D......"

"No need. Bonnie Sefir's eyes were fixed on the routine announcement in front of her, "I know how that name is spelled. I have it right in front of my eyes. ”

She flipped through two more pages, her fingers rubbing over the report as if she were about to rub the ink off.

"Danika Villen. Duchess of Figota. It's, it's really...... It's so much fun. ”

The young and beautiful archbishop burst out laughing, with a hint of madness in his laughter.

"You're right, Annie. There will be a reaction. Duchess Danika Villeen von Figota...... Isn't that ironic?"

The two lieutenants glanced at each other, quietly and patiently waiting for Bonnie to return to normal. They quietly jotted down the archbishop's words without expressing surprise. For a pastor at the top of theology, any questioning is unnecessary. It is those who abandon the worldly and the rules to think about the source that can reach the end of the path of faith.

Of course, this is why Bonnie chose her lieutenant from among the priests. Good clergy have a lot of patience and are the most trustworthy people.

Finally, she went through all the briefings, picked out three of them, and threw the rest into the fire and burned them.

"The appointment on this card was given to the magician in charge of the pigeon pass, and she was asked to pass it back to the headquarters of the New Free Army in Fortiburg. I accept this appointment. ”

She signed one of them and put the other two in her arms.

"Now, it's time for us to meet the messenger who came to exchange prisoners. ”

Dozens of white flags fluttered over the entire Jena camp, embroidered with a brand new golden emblem. Together with the countless green flags of the Republic of Fates, they overlook the tents and huts that were about to be abandoned.

It was the banner of the thirteenth Free Division, the "Miracle" Division, which had just been reorganized.

After the ceasefire came into effect, the mortally wounded commander-in-chief of the Free Army, Field Marshal Clad López, left most of his supplies behind and instructed the Holy Maiden of Blenium to form a new force capable of intimidating both the Emperor of Lenny and the elves of Blenium.

With the help of the sign of the Holy Maiden, Bonnie used the scattered soldiers and the priests and officers who volunteered to join the army to form a new army full of vigor, which was the "miracle" of the 13th Division.

This new Free Division was scheduled to take over the position of the General Reserve of the Eastern Front in place of the 3rd "Fates" Division. It was because of the presence of this unit that Marshal López dared to go to Fortiburg to participate in the special military-political conference that would decide the future of the free nations.

This is a force that thoroughly belongs to Major General Bonnie Sefir.

The young major general was not in a hurry, but asked the herald to arrange for the Duchess of Figota and her retinue to meet the prisoners who were about to be exchanged, and to send someone to meet the prisoners of war who had returned from the camp of the elves and Figotas.

Bonnie led the guards past one camp after another, and all the guards who passed by saluted her with their guns raised. She deliberately slowed down to give the crowd time to gather.

As the procession progressed, more and more soldiers and civilians gathered on the roadside.

People shouted slogans such as "Long live the 13th Division" and "Long live the Miracle Society" in her figure, and the voices grew louder and louder, as if they were going to lift the whole camp up.

The "Society of Miracles" is a spontaneous new church formed by the clergy who support Bonnie, and its membership is snowballing. Every Protestant pastor dreams of establishing their own church and congregation, and Bonnie's presence gives them the best shot in the arm. The Blenheim Army was originally a force built on the basis of spellcasters, and the "Miracle Society" gave them a formal organization, and although the two have just been combined, they have already shown great potential.

When this sound reached the ears of the representatives of the Empire and the Holy Forest, who had just arrived at the place where the prisoner exchange ceremony was booked, more than one of them changed their faces.

"Is this a miracle order? Is this really a new order?"

"I heard that this Miss Virgin of Blenheim had previously established a church in the army disguised as a man, and this was just the strength she had brought under the table. ”

"If I had the ability to use miracle magic, I could also start a Order, isn't that a big deal?"

"You just brag, a pastor who can use miracles! Such a person is either an earthly agent directly chosen by God, or his own mind and beliefs are completely different from ordinary people, and it depends on you?"

The chatter of the two rows of elven emissaries behind her and the whispers of the imperial emissaries reached Danika Viren's ears at the same time, causing the corners of her mouth to twist slightly.

"Is this to show us off their strength? Bonnie Sefir......

Danika leaned the bench, struggling to recall her previous memories.

The signing ceremony was deliberately held in a Protestant church, with representatives of the South and the North seated opposite each other, and the representatives of the Elves seated at the heads of Imperial diplomats.

Just outside the church, the execution pillars were filled with the corpses of people who had abused magic and committed felony crimes since the establishment of the magic web, no doubt to make a "deep impression" on the people of the Empire. Although the female major general in charge of this place is young, she by no means lacks the iron fist she deserves.

The quality of this new troop was equally impressive: the Protestant priests controlled every corner of the church, and the badges on each collar proved that they could use divine magic.

Méti Crosso, the best organist in the South, arrives early to play a beautiful organ for the delegates of both sides – music that can be turned into powerful magic enough to take down dragons if the conditions are right.

Although there is no evidence, Denika is convinced that this Bonnie Seiffel is the same person as the one she knows.

Danika wasn't impressed by the girl who worked every day in the shop next door.

She only remembered that the twins' older sister, Anne, was a beautiful girl who was sometimes stupid and sometimes surprisingly sharp, attracting attention and enlivening the atmosphere wherever she went, while her sister was always hidden in her sister's shadow and rarely showed her likes and dislikes.

In retrospect, Denika thinks it was probably a deliberate attempt to give the impression that a pastor who can use miracles could never be a low-key person.

There are many strange things about the senior priests, but only two characteristics are the same: first, they and their personalities must be very different from ordinary people. Second, although their personalities are different from ordinary people, they all have unusual personality charm. A top mage may be someone who is good at nothing but IQ and thinking skills, but a top priest can never be. The best evangelists can speak falsely as divine revelation, and it won't surprise any of the listeners below.

“...... What an impenetrable person. It's just a woman disguised as a man, she first killed all the nobles of Figota, and then deliberately transferred her troops to Phates, does she want the entire Duchy of Figota to fail?"

Edith Magnum, who was beside her, also nodded in agreement: "This person is really difficult to see. But when it comes to the Pluto Luthor in her disguised as a man, the Ministry of Security has a lot of analysis data. ”

Danika turned her head sideways and sarcastically said mercilessly, "Did you find out that she was dressed as a woman?"

"I didn't ...... No. The former ace agent blushed slightly, "Not counting the parts about personality, the rest of the parts are still quite useful." From the outset, the Ministry of Security did not believe that the young senator would stay in his place, and it turned out that he did take advantage of victory after defeat to finally take the position of commander of one of the main forces of the Free Army as a mere major general. We had expected that the ambitious Pluto Luthor might even choose our side after we captured Lenny, as his previous position was

'Kengal Deputies Councillor', and now the area he represents is under our control. ”

"That is on the premise that there is no military government in a free country, and after the military government is established, all politics has to give way to military preparations. ”

Edith nodded, "That makes sense." Bonnie Sefir wanted to become a local powerhouse, so she chose the Duchy of Figota as her target for expansion. The Duchy of Figota is indeed the greatest weakness along the entire border, the Emperor will not really support the strongest Duchy, and the Duke of Sotalan, who is in charge of the eastern route, has no interest in building a strong Duchy of Figota. ”

"That's why we have these dismounts today, right? Danika smiled coldly, "This new neighbor is really ambitious......

A sudden voice suddenly interjected into the conversation between the two.

"I don't think so. Miss Seffir is a good girl, too, and maybe she's just trying to make friends?"

Danika jerked her head around, just in time to bump into the person who had pounced on her.

The man wrapped his arms around her neck so tightly that the duchess could barely breathe. Almost immediately, Danika recognized the person from this movement, and struggled to shake off the pure flame that her right hand had prepared. The elves behind him whispered nervously as they introduced the uninvited guest to the envoys who did not know the comer.

"Who is this?" "The younger sister of the Human Emperor, First Princess Olya Hugh Kirman, is the first dignitary listed on the prisoner exchange form!" "Then why is she wearing the blue uniform of the Free Army?" "Maybe a prisoner of war?" "Other prisoners of war did not wear a Free Army uniform, but only a prison uniform......"

Princess Olya ignored the chatter and just hugged Danika's shoulders tightly.

"Danika, you're finally back, I knew you were going to pick me up!"

As a royal family with orthodox blood, the strength of her arms is so great that no matter how hard she struggles, Danika can only rub between the arms of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Feeling the itch caused by the long black hair on her cheeks, and smelling the thick and choking smell of the first princess's head oil, the duchess finally couldn't help but beg for mercy.

"Your Highness Olya, you, your hair...... How many days have you not washed?"

This sentence worked wonders. Olya Hugh Coman let go of her hand and subconsciously touched her bangs.

"It's not too long, it's been since the last time we broke up. ”

Although the tone was understated, the princess of the empire looked away. After counting the time, even Edith on the side was startled. "It's been more than half a month, isn't it? Is it a malicious torture by the Free Army?"

"They provided bathwater to their officers' standards, but I didn't use it. Olya looked down at the Free Army uniform on her body and told her honestly, "They asked me to return the dress to them, but I wanted to take it back to the Empire, so I refused the bathroom they offered. Aside from this non-requirement, Major General Bonnie is a good man, and I have found no violation of the POW Agreement. ”

Edith opened her mouth, but didn't say anything. The female agent, who used to be a Free Army officer, wrote the phrase "Asking you to return your Free Army uniform is not a non-trivial request?" But Danika immediately remembered the origin of this military uniform.

"Isn't this supposed to be...... That uniform, that day, right?"

"Yes. Then the Imperial Princess solemnly and loudly added, "This is something that I have been given to me by a man I like." ”

Everyone who heard this could not help but lean back, and the organ player even slammed a full chord on the keyboard. The elven envoy pulled out his notebook and wrote something on it as fast as he could, but the expression on his face had already distorted.

In the end, it was up to Danika to break the awkward silence: "Are you serious, Olya......?

Olya shrugged, "That's right, the person I like is Lennie's Double Medal of Excellence, Major Naymen Soleton. There are hundreds of girls in the south who want to marry him, and I am not one more, right?"

The effect of this sentence was more than enough to make everyone fall backwards, and it was so powerful that a twenty-four-pound cannonball smashed into the crowd, shattering all the masks of the diplomatic envoys.

"How does this story sound like a romantic comedy?" "If the emperor of mankind hears it, it won't be a comedy." "I think it's even more comedy for Gustav to hear it, and his sister is chasing after him to marry a southerner. "But in that case, maybe the ceasefire agreement will last a little longer?" "There is also a shining star of the Free Army, and who has a more ugly face." ”

The people were chatting enthusiastically, exchanging information and rumors they knew, talking about this romance of the first princess of the empire and the hero of the Free Army, and even the announcement of "Your Excellency the Commander of the Thirteenth Division has arrived!" could not interrupt their conversation.

Bonnie's female guard, Lieutenant Terrey, was a little annoyed. She cleared her throat, the index and middle fingers of her left hand darting to her chest in a prayer gesture, ready to repeat it again in the amplified version.

Her chief stopped her with a slight swing of his forefinger, and silently walked along the crowd.

The cold crystal boots stepped on the old wooden floor of the church, stirring up a chill and dissipating the scorching heat of midsummer.

Maj. Gen. Bonnie Seiffel walked past row after row of benches.

The people on the benches consciously stopped talking and stared unconsciously at her back, and the few officers who rushed from the northern front to greet the new Duchess Figota subconsciously pressed their hands on their weapons.

Although the woman in front of her changed into a full set of general's dress and was heroic, everyone still remembered the afternoon of the final battle.

It was this woman covered in blood who killed all the heirs of the Duchy of Figota, as if no one was there.

And Bonnie's own gaze has been firmly locked on Denica's back.

The new Duchess was shaking her head and talking to Princess Olya. From Bonnie's point of view, Denica's lieutenant can be seen pulling the duchess's corner hard. Even so, Danika didn't look back, but continued to argue with the princess in a low voice.

Bonnie paused, looking at the side of Danica's face.

When she was still called Danika López, Bonnie had seen her many, many times. It's not a good friend, but it's not a complete stranger.

However, at that time, Bonnie didn't really know who she would be. After she became Danica Villen, Bonnie met "her" for the first time.

"No...... I guess it's the first time. ”

Bonnie summoned the metallic relief silhouette from her distant memory, contrasting it with the girl in front of her.

Now Denika looks more like the profile she remembers, rather than the friend Bonnie met in Lennie. Danika in the sideways portrait is about thirty years old, a little more temperament and charm than the current girly version of her, but the sharp contours like a sharp blade, the slightly curly short brown hair, the slender eyelashes, and the cold, merciless and bright gaze look no different from the current Duchess.

"Danika Viren is the Grand Duke of the Empire, or the Grand Duke of Figota, the head of the Five Dukes...... Why did Gustav pick her? Did he cross over too?"

The bust of Danica Villen, designed by one of the best sculptors of Bonnie's time, will be engraved on the back of each New Island gold and silver dollar. In the era in which she lived, it was the most creditworthy currency in the entire world. In the years when the old Reichmark was a scrap of paper, and the currencies of several new nations had not yet appeared, Bonnie would see these coins from the New World every day.

"The fire she lit with her own hands burned almost the entire old world. Her strength and ambition have almost burned up the new world that has just been born. ”

In Bonnie's known history, Danica Villen would lead the wars of independence in New Kirman, the Free Islands, and the Hua Dynasty's East China Sea Territories, and eventually unify these scattered colonies into a single whole. Bonnie was even able to memorize the epilogue of Ionette Hartmann's seventeenth-century volume of Modern History.

"Some people say it's the greatest thing a woman can achieve. Even if she is a man, there are only a handful of people who can compare with her. Viren has pioneered a new kind of civilization that transcends peoples, cultures, and institutions, and she has accomplished the greatest possible accomplishment of a human being, male or female. She may be a powerful madman, but without her madness and power, there would be no new world of its own. In every line of the New Island United Constitution, the wariness of the revolution and the revolutionaries can be read. At the beginning of the century, a group of people who wanted their rights founded the free nations of the Old World, who glorified the revolution and fought one freedom war after another without fear until the last drop of blood. At the end of the century, the people of the New World learned in their war of independence that the real world would not be as ideal as it was theoretically possible. Her very existence is enough to change the whole world. ”

Bonnie never let anyone know that this passage was actually her favorite passage in the entire Modern History.

She didn't disturb the conversation between the princess and the duchess, but silently recited in her mind what Hartmann had said about the woman in front of her, until the two finally realized that the atmosphere of the whole church was not quite right.

"Why is it quiet all of a sudden?"

Olya touched the back of her head and asked, and Danika immediately understood what was happening. The duchess bounced up from her seat and brought her lieutenant Edith, who was tugging at the corners of her dress, to her feet.

"Bonnie ......"

Danika didn't know what to call each other for a moment. It is unacceptable to call the archbishop an orthodox church, and to call her major general or division commander would displease her own Figota people, after all, this woman is the enemy of the entire Duchy of Figota. But if she wants to call the other party's new dispatch, she doesn't know what this new position is.

In the end, Danika had no choice but to squeeze out a greeting: "...... Long time no see. ”

"Shall I say...... Look up for a long time. This is supposed to be the first time I've met Danika' Viren', right?" Bonnie curled the corners of her mouth slightly, pretending not to hear the sarcasm in the other party's words, and held out her hand to the Imperial envoy, "Welcome back to Jena, Your Excellency the Duchess." Congratulations on your promotion. ”

"That's really thanks to you. The entire Duchy of Figota won't forget your kindness, Bonnie......" Danika frowned and asked bluntly, "I guess I should congratulate you on your promotion." What is your new position, Bonnie, or Your Excellency Bonnie?"

Bonnie could hear the irony in those words. Her eyes rolled, and she motioned to the female guard officer next to her, who had been putting up with it for a long time, to answer the question for her. With the help of amplification magic, the whole church could hear the reading.

"This is Her Excellency Bonnie Seffir, the Commander of the Thirteenth Free Division, Major General 'Miracle', the Commander of the Northern Fates Theater and the Overseer of the Fates, and the Archbishop recognized by all the Free Faith Churches. ”

Hearing this long list of titles, Edith, who had served in the Free Army, gasped. Neither Danika nor Olya knew much about the system of the free nation, so the former staff officer had to lean over to the two and whisper the meaning of the appointment.

"In the previous Wars of the Freedom, the Free Army's position in charge of fighting the Parliamentary Appropriations Committee was the Overseer. The Overseer is the equivalent of the District Treasurer and Military Budgeter, responsible for planning collections, issuing public bonds, collecting temporary taxes, and funding troops, and is only authorized in very urgent cases. The South has not had this position in almost forty years. ”

"The Overseer is responsible for the collection, allocation, and transfer of military spending, and the Theater Commander is responsible for the establishment and command of troops. If both offices were delegated to the same person, wouldn't it be like the Grand Duke?"

Olya spoke her mind, and Danica was more keenly aware of the potential contradictions in the appointment.

"Why has this appointment been passed? Isn't your military council still in session, Miss Overseer, and there is the most powerful power in the free world in Fortiburg. The admirals of the seven Great Red Fleets, as well as the commanders of the remaining nine Free Divisions, were there. But you're not there. Why is that? Or rather...... Why were you sent away with this appointment before you even arrived at Fortibourg?"

Danika spat out her poisonous tongue without hesitation, and she would not miss every opportunity to suppress the reputation and morale of the other party. After all, the Northern Feates Military Region was clinging to her Duchy of Figota, and she didn't want such a dangerous neighbor.

"Oh, then why is Her Excellency the Duchess here? As far as I know, aren't the great nobles of the Empire also working overtime to rush to Lennie in order to divide up our fallen areas?"

Danika put on a nonchalant look: "Your provocation is useless. We, the Figotas, have unanimously agreed to fulfill our military obligations to Your Majesty as soon as possible, and to return to our own domains to bury several deceased dukes and marquises. ”

Hooked. Thinking so, Bonnie reached into the inner pocket of her bishop's uniform and pulled out the information she had brought with her.

"What a coincidence, I have an up-to-date piece of information here, from the north, and perhaps Her Excellency the Duchess will be interested. She shook the piece of information in front of several Imperial people, "It's about the vassals of your country." ”

Edith let out an "ah" and looked to the side. Danika felt a little uncomfortable and glanced at her before focusing on the information Bonnie was holding.

After a glance, her face changed as much as Edith. Olya also leaned in curiously, and her expression immediately became very embarrassed. Bonnie coughed and read the words aloud.

"The three marquises, eleven counts, and sixty-two viscounts, barons, and prospective barons of the Duchy of Figota declare that they do not support this succession, nor do they accept the title of Duchess Danica Viren von Figota. They considered the succession to be a conspiracy by the Emperor to annex the Duchy of Figota, and they demanded that the Emperor declare that he would never seize the sovereignty of the Duchy of Figota for any reason, in any form, including marriage and succession. ”

Danica took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and let go. She told herself that she had estimated the possibility of such a situation, but she just didn't expect it to be revealed in this situation. But she must not panic. If she can't even survive here, what else will she do with the Duchess of Figota?

"The lineup is gorgeous, and this is pretty much all the vassals in charge of the battle on the Eastern Front, Magnum. ”

Edith stepped back half and bowed, "There are still some people who did not participate in this conspiracy, my Royal Highness the Duke. ”

Princess Olya added: "If I'm not mistaken, the commander in charge of the Eastern Route Legion is Duke von Sotalan. ”

"Good. Duke Sotaram really can't wait to claim his war dividends...... Then let's take it back and show it to him. I'd like to see who wants to thwart us Figota!"

Danika Villeen glanced defiantly at Bonnie across from her, and posed as if she was about to disrupt the prisoner exchange ceremony. If she guessed correctly, the other party should not want to ruin this ceremony, and will definitely cooperate with her.

Bonnie pursed her lips and thought for a moment, and said in a low tone, "I also feel sorry that your principality has encountered such a crisis. We'll be neighbors from now on, so if there's anything you need help with, don't hesitate to ask. After all, your country has lost several heirs in a row, so there should be a lot of difficulties. ”

A burst of laughter erupted in the Free Army, and more than one Figota drew his sword. Bonnie Seiffel killed the three heirs of the Duchy of Figota with her own hands, and she would say such a thing here!

Danica's face flashed blue, and her right hand swiped in the air, shouting angrily: "In the name of Danika Viren von Figota, I order you, all sit down!"

Ding Lingdang's voice was heard, and the nobles who had drawn their swords sat on the ground, and even Edith sat down in front of the power of the crowd command magic, and several of Bonnie's female guards were no exception. In the entire church, only Olya, Danica, and Bonnie were still standing.

"My vassals were a little excited, and let the Overseer see the joke. They didn't mean it, and we ask for your understanding. ”

Still, there was no hint of asking for forgiveness in Denica's expression.

"Also, thank you Miss Overseer for sharing this important information on me, I'll remember it. ”

Although the other party has a very bad attitude and is very provocative, Danica knows that in essence, Bonnie Sefir is helping them by telling them this information.

Thinking deeper, why didn't the Empire's intelligence system send this message? There are so many things to think about.

She said that last sentence to inform the other party that she, Danica Vilen, had understood Bonnie's kindness.

"You're welcome. Bonnie chuckled and turned back to her group, "Put away all the polite words, we have the same plans for the future." The reason why you volunteered to rush back to Figota is why I'm going to Phates. We all believe that the world has changed and that peace will last longer than we imagined. Alright, let's get down to business. ”

Bonnie didn't continue, but her words clearly left a lead for future improvements.

Danika looked at her thoughtfully.

She patted Olya on the shoulder and asked, "Princess, do you think she really plans to be friends with us?"

"I don't know. Olya replied, "But I think she's a lot like you." If it weren't for those things in the past, maybe you could be good friends. ”

"Your instincts are terrifying. ”

The signing ceremony of the actual prisoner exchange agreement was uneventful.

Throughout the ritual, Danika mentally assessed the possibilities of the future. Bonnie, like her, is a very rational and flexible person – in other words, communicative. The Duchess didn't know how Bonnie knew what she thought, but it was.

She looked at the last agreement, which symbolized the formal entry into force of the ceasefire.

Peace has come, though it is a chaotic peace.

The web has been established. Peace may last longer than everyone thinks, long enough to change the world.

Danica Villen suddenly felt that having such a neighbor in the coming era of peace was not necessarily a bad thing.

At least, not necessarily worse than von Sotaran, Emperor Gustav, or the Undead Empire of the Great Wasteland.

With that in mind, she signed the name "Danika Vilen" on the handover treaty, and then stamped the coat of arms of the von Figota family on the back.

"The valiant soldiers and noble officers of your army will arrive soon. She stood up and reached out to the other side, "Then we'll take our leave." ”

"Have a nice trip. Bonnie also held out her right hand, "By the way, I have another piece of information from the south, maybe you two will be interested too." It's a little bribe that comes with it at the end.,It's the news that just arrived.。 By the way, Her Royal Highness Princess Ollia had better come over too, and you will probably be interested in this information. ”

The princess of the empire squeezed up from the back row: "Bonnie, I don't care about government and military affairs, and I don't have much interest in them. Don't expect me to take advantage of my brother for you. ”

"Ah, you're going to be interested. The Forty Castle Conference proposed the names of my new colleagues, who were asking for my opinion. ”

Bonnie Seffir quickly pulled another piece of paper from her bosom and shook it in front of two of the most powerful noblewomen in the empire.

"The Provisional Military and Political Council is about to nominate the Special Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Interre......"

Danica read the first half.

“...... Major Namen Soleyton, I ask for your opinion on this. ”

And Olya read the second half.

When they reacted, they realized that their hands were clutched tightly on the same piece of paper at some point.

Bonnie hesitated, and reluctantly let go of her hand.

Due to the excessive force of pulling, the fine parchment paper was torn out with a "stab".

Then Olya and Danika looked at each other, and they both saw a flush on each other's faces. Danika let go of her hand as if she had been electrocuted, and Olia didn't hesitate to snatch the entire letter of appointment and stuff it inside her blouse like an adventurer.

None of the three said anything. Only Edith, who had been watching, smiled bitterly and looked at Bonnie with a complex and indescribable expression.

"If there is only one position of Overseer, it is not half a Grand Duke. ”

"But what about positions...... How to say it, how powerful it really is, depends on the method of using it. ”

Bonnie glanced at Princess Olya, who hurriedly grabbed her collar and took a step back.

"I'm not going to reply to that letter. Let Fortiburg and your Emperor's court decide the big things. ”

They politely bid each other goodbye, each rushed back to his camp with the prisoners they had exchanged, and then went their separate ways.

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