Shortly after King Auston was crowned Emperor by the Son of God three years earlier, a minister proposed to expand the palace, and His Majesty the Emperor himself vetoed this proposal - it can also be seen that Auston, although politically naïve, was not yet deaf. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the past two months, in the face of persecution by his former ally Duchy Gustavus, Emperor Auston has also changed his usual idle lifestyle, and has consulted with a group of ministers every day about countermeasures.

Princess Lucia, who received the "Collider" meditation method from Wesley, also attended such state discussions because she was promoted to a third-level mage.

On this morning, His Majesty the Emperor and the ministers did not look very good, and the palace chamber was filled with pessimism.

The reason is very simple - the northern states of the Silver Finch, led by the Duchy of Gustav, gave an ultimatum to the Femont Empire three days ago: "Cedion the three northern provinces within ten days, otherwise the battlefield will be seen." ”

Now, with only seven days left until the final date of the ultimatum, the Empire's divisive scheme seems to have been slow to work.

"Your Majesty......" Kaz, the current head of the Royal Knights, frowned, "It's better to simply detain the princesses and princes we invited!"

"No," Prime Minister Adrien hurriedly waved his hand and said to Auston, "Your Majesty, these people are all from their southern countries, and if you force them too quickly, it will be a big trouble." ”

"Isn't that big enough trouble right now?" said Kaz as he yelled at Adrien.

Adrien's eyes avoided Kaz, who was not very much in favor of him as prime minister because of his outstanding performance in the Great Patriotic War.

Emperor Auston looked at the two of them, snorted coldly, shook his head, and said, "There is really no way, so I can only promise them first." ”

"Your Majesty," said Adrien, bowing, "is not a clever move to retreat...... Can exchange three provinces for the opportunity for the empire to recuperate, ten years...... Oh no, it only takes five or six years for the strength and weakness to be reversed. ”

"I'm afraid that their appetite will only grow...... "Kane, the head of the Imperial Knight Academy, shook his head.

At this time, Princess Lucia, who had been sitting silently beside Emperor Auston, also echoed: "Father, I also agree with Dean Kane......

Emperor Auston glanced at his daughter, sighed with a sad face, and said, "How could I not think of this?" But the problem is that the empire is weak now, and it can't afford to fight......

There was silence in the council hall again, even if everyone's views were slightly different, but everyone couldn't deny it, His Majesty the Emperor was right, the empire had just experienced a great war that almost destroyed the country five years ago, and it really couldn't afford to fight. The two fourth-level knights, Kaz and Kane, who represent the highest force of the empire, although they are resentful, also know best how many capable soldiers are left in the empire.

"Adrian!" Emperor Auston finally raised his head and raised his voice, "You go and tell their messengers to cede at most one province, or see you on the battlefield as they wish!"

Adrien immediately understood what His Majesty the Emperor meant: even if he had to agree, he couldn't agree so happily. He immediately bowed down and said, "Yes, Your Majesty!" and led the order to walk towards the door.

Before he could reach the door of the council chamber, a guard hurried in and passed him.

As Adrien walked out of the gate, the voice of the guard sounded behind him: "Your Majesty...... Duke Vane asks to see you!"

"Duke Vane?!" Princess Lucia's face changed drastically, and she was the first to stand up and hurriedly asked, "You mean Duke Vane of Tris Province?!"

"Yes, Your Highness Princess, it is the Duke of Vane of the province of Tris, and with him is the Count of Borg, who is also from the province of Tris. The guard hurriedly replied.

Hearing these two names, Adrien's body shook slightly, and without much hesitation, she turned back and walked into the council chamber again, this time passing Princess Lucia, who rushed out frantically under the astonished gazes of her father and Kane.

......

Three former classmates from Triss School of Magic reunited in front of the porch at the entrance of the palace, but their expressions were different.

Princess Lucia had tears in her eyes, Donner was smiling, and Wesley was watching with her arms crossed.

"Lucia......" Donner still habitually calls each other by their first names, not Her Royal Highness.

In his mind, Lucia was still a sixteen-year-old child. But now, this former playmate, who was also friend and foe, has grown into a slim beauty. The face that was obviously very familiar, but there was a hint of rustiness, disappeared from the arrogant energy of a few years ago, and was replaced by an indescribable noble temperament.

"Coming back?" Lucia asked with a smile as she finally held back her tears.

She didn't ask Donner where he went, nor did she ask him why he didn't say goodbye, but simply said "Are you back?", which contains both the relief and emotion that she has been waiting for a long time to finally meet, but also with a hint of just the right amount of reserve.

Wesley didn't see the expected show happen, probably didn't think it was enjoyable enough, pouted and said, "Lucia, as a friend, I have to remind you that there are more and more competitors, and the situation is not optimistic." ”

Lucia's face was uneasy, as if she hadn't heard his words, and asked with a smile, "Wesley, aren't you going to the Magic Continent?"

"It's a long story...... Wesley was intrigued.

Donner was afraid that the two of them would really talk here, so he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is still waiting, right?"

"Well," Lucia whispered, "everybody's waiting......"

A few minutes later, when Donner followed Lucia into the familiar council chamber and met Auston, Adrian, Kane, and Katz, he suddenly had the illusion that he had gone back to five years ago, when the war had just ended, and he was with these people talking about the aftermath of the war.

With the appearance of Donner and Wesley, there was a brief wave of climax in the council room, and everyone seemed to forget about the imminent crisis for a while, and lamented the sudden disappearance of Donner years ago. When Wesley revealed that he had never been to the Wizarding Continent at all, but had met the vengeful Donner in the Kaios Continent, Kaz and Kane were also a little emotional.

However, after a brief reminiscence, Prime Minister Adrien turned the conversation back to the crisis facing the empire at hand, and Adrien knew best how His Majesty the Emperor was feeling.

As soon as the Prime Minister had made a start, Donner said to Emperor Auston, "Your Majesty, I have heard this from Count Minofarel. ”

"Duke Vane," Auston leaned forward unconsciously, "the Black-Armored Knights...... Can you still get in touch?"

Not only the Emperor Auston, but also Adrien and Kane, the first thing that came to their minds when they heard Donner's return was this.

The Black Temple mercenary group, led by the seventh-level knight Enriquez, left a deep impression on them.

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