"In the two hundred and forty-seventh year of the San Leon calendar, the month of autumn, sixty-seven days. The weather was sunny and the air was slightly cooler.

Grum and Bell have been appointed officers, each leading a squad of Imperial soldiers. Elena returned to the Allies of the Church, but she attended every coalition meeting as one of the representatives. I was still walking with General Kylo Russell, and Elio declined the appointment and volunteered to be my personal bodyguard.

My father once said that independence makes a person grow. But I believe Elio understands his desires. And having him by my side really reassures me.

I didn't have any experience in the military. These days, I have been exposed to the camp and the teachings of many officers, and I have also learned some experience. General Russell said that only when the army is strictly governed and discipline is clear, can we win with surprise when fighting. When I get back, I may be able to relay what I have seen to Brother Leos, who has always been very kind to me.

Twenty days ago, with the help of Elena's introduction, General Russell had successfully met with Lector, the current ruler of the Church of San Leon. I had the privilege of watching the conversation as the two of them fought over the topic, and the General prevailed, allowing the Empire and the Church to forge an alliance.

Later, he joked that fortunately there was no custom of marriage in the church, because he had no children and did not want to take a wife. Actually, it doesn't matter. Kylo Russell has many allies within the Empire, including two princes, a princess, and several Imperial generals who guard the border. Among them were many of the faithful of San Leon, who would have been happy to marry a bishop.

I never read these details in the history books, perhaps because most of them died in the "gray war" that followed. I don't know if fate can change for them this time.

Well...... Back to the point.

After suffering a defeat at New Sunset Castle, the dragons continue to devour the defenses of the southern part of the empire. The Wizards' Federation finally stopped watching and began to contain the dragon's actions from the side. The White Tower Wizard was also destroyed by the dragons, half a year earlier than in history. I'm not sure what caused this change - maybe Fermir needed the knowledge or wealth that wizards had accumulated, and the original reason was still our arrival.

On the northern border, friction between the Empire and the Ernnars escalated into war. We are leading our army to the Breeze Forest to assist Prince Aiken Orel in guarding the Woods and the White Oak Palace. Historically, they were destroyed by the Ernna's campaign-level spells, and they were sealed in the Lost Chains for more than two hundred years until Lily's mercenary group stepped into them.

I told the general everything I remembered, and all I had to do was witness the events unfold. No one is safe in war, and I will see many people killed...... Maybe me. But that's a worthwhile adventure.

Only by remembering the past can we face the future."

Ann exhaled softly, put the notebook aside, and stood up to stretch her somewhat tired body. Then she walked to the camp's stables and asked for a handful of black beans from the groom to feed to the reddish-brown pony that belonged to her. It inherited the name 'Red Bean' and took the place of the original Annal horse, accompanying her all the way to the Church and back to the north of the Oron Empire.

During her time with Kylo Russell, she became more proficient in riding and her long treks became easier. Elio complimented her on being worthy of the Violet family, and Ann wasn't sure how much that had to do with it, but she responded with a smile. As for the boy himself, she knew from the soldier's words that the Empire's best scouts were no more.

Soothing and soothing 'Red Bean''s mane and letting the horse lick her palm. She may never be able to fight on horseback like Elio, but at least she doesn't want to be a burden to the teenager on the march.

"Miss Ann." A soldier stood in front of her and gave a military salute, "General Russell called you over." ”

The girl nodded, wiped her hands from her horse's neck, and walked to the largest tent in the camp.

The army under the command of Kylo Russell totaled 20,000. Only 4,000 were his direct men, and infantry, longbowmen, and cavalry each made up one-third. The Church's allies numbered about 7,000, including 6,000 regular Church troops and 1,000 Knights of Glory, led by the White Cardinal Albero and the seventh Templar Knight, Herman the Silver Sword.

Had it not been for Kylo's persuasion of the Pope, the blade would have pierced into the land where everyone was currently located, making the situation in the Empire even worse.

Ann is glad that things have changed. Compared to the current Arna, the Kamal of the Empire are obviously more friendly. What's more, the current lord here, Duke Langton St. Violet, is her ancestor six generations ago.

Historically, Golden Rock was captured by the Church, and the Duke of Langton was killed in battle. His eldest son, Alberton St. Violet, led his loyal soldiers and subjects from place to place, taking in remnants, refugees, and even several Saatchi tribes along the way, eventually taking advantage of the Church's war with the Fritzians to establish the Violet Empire in the north.

It is a legend that every "Holy Violet" is familiar with, passionate, passionate and moving. Ke'an hopes that they'd better never happen.

The remaining nearly 10,000 soldiers came from this land, under the command of the Duke of Langton himself. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Ann temporarily uses Lorante's surname. She had met Langton several times in military meetings, and the old duke was impressed with her analytical skills.

Anyway, he definitely couldn't guess that he was his blood relative hundreds of years later, and he thought to himself in peace of mind.

She walked into the tent, greeted several of the people inside, and stood to the right of Kylo Russell. In front of her was a large long table, covered with a map of the northern part of the empire and the southern part of the Breeze Forest, with every city, river, or high ground marked. Judging from the map, the Hidden Forest City was still seventy lits away from them, and the White Oak Palace was on the east side of the Windswept City, and the two were only half a day's distance away.

They are all located inside the Breeze Forest, about eight lits – eight thousand metres – from the edge. Ann remembers very well that it was after this battle that the kingdom of Elders completely took possession of the forest.

Although at the cost of tens of thousands of civilian lives, and a place of death that has been sealed away for more than two hundred years.

"The enemy has surrounded the city of the Forest, and according to intelligence, there are about 1,500 Golden Lily Knights there, as well as three times the number of forester sentinels." Langton's lieutenant, Baron Martin, curled his finger and tapped on the edge of the map, "Six thousand, less than half of us." He snorted, "I think you can kill it directly, so that those silver-haired monkeys can understand that the soldiers of the Violet family never eat vegetarian food." ”

"I'm afraid your cavalry isn't good at charging in the forest, and neither can the Knights of Glory." Kylo shook his head, "The Golden Lily Knight is different. Their unicorns are not as strong as the Celestial Warhorses, but they are able to walk on the ground in the forest. He pressed his hand to the map, "Don't forget, the Elna are not real enemies, and we can't accept a crushing victory. ”

"If you want me to say, can't we find a way to get that prince out?" Dressed in a snow-white robe, Shirley spoke, and Ann heard that she was a student of Herman and had a good chance of becoming a member of the Templars, "Secluded Forest City is not a strategic location, and if Aiken Oriel is not there, the Elna people will ...... There would be no reason to attack there. ”

"It's not that easy." Bishop Albero lowered his eyes, "The Elna have sealed off the entire forest, and no one can teleport here except them. He pressed his hand to his chest, "The ritual magic of the Lord of Judgment...... It is worthy of the remnants of the previous era, and this kind of thing is still preserved. ”

"And Aiken isn't the key. As long as the Elna people are willing to mobilize the wizarding group, it won't take half a day to catch him. Herman raised his hand and pressed it against his student's shoulderplate, "It's reasonable to suspect that behind the Elna stand dragons, the demigods of the north, and the wizard of the White Tower. He sighed heavily, "Kylo is right. Think of the fighting in the south of the Empire, and what happened to the Saatchi - what they wanted was the lives of all those who resisted. ”

"You're trying to say that the Elna people are besieging Nymph City for the purpose of our reinforcements." Duke Langton's hair was the same brown as Ann's, albeit a little lighter with age, "In that case, they must have other powers besides knights and sentinels on the surface." He stroked his long brown beard and turned his gaze to Ann, "Legend has it that the Arna had dragoons, what do you think?" ”