"That's how it was settled. "Thousands of miles away, Munich where the Norman army is now based. Egil easily crawled out of the gentle country. Freshen up and drink the cocoa Nightingale brought to me. Talking to yourself like this.

"What's settled?" asked Princia, who was combing her hair, next to Egil.

"Today's trip. Egil's face was not red or breathless. I said something like this without even thinking about it.

"Oh. Hearing Egil say this, Printhia was not interested. Because whether it's a banquet or a place to visit. As a centaur anomaly, she is always thought of as a monster. Or something bizarre. Either cause a commotion or be watched. This made Princia feel very uncomfortable. Once or twice, Printhia was willing to participate in these activities.

"What are you thinking? Agiel was so thoughtful that he could see what Printhia was thinking, so he walked over, put his arm around her waist from the side, and whispered to her ear, "It doesn't matter what the others think. Just remember, I like you and love you. That's enough. ”

"Hmm. "Far away in a foreign land, the man next to him is his only support. When Printhia heard Egil say this, she felt a sweetness in her heart.

"Then, for today's banquet, you can stay here and rest. I'll be back with you in the evening. Egil said.

"No, I'll go with you. Princia thought for a moment and made this decision. As the lord of the Centaur Kalmyk tribe, Printhia was tall enough to attend any banquet. It's not like Maria, Nightingale, who is understated. I can only stay in the palace and play cards, read books and so on.

And the other girls, although the identity of Aine is enough (Grand Duke of Palestine). But she, who has similar behavior and habits to a pet cat, will never be able to participate in it. And Sonya, who is a personal guard, and who is a Norman general. The aristocratic Basumi. Both girls have both qualifications and abilities. But as Egil's lovers, they don't like that kind of ostentatious place either.

Although because of the relationship of identity. Those aristocratic men basically didn't have the courage to come and talk. But those snobbish aristocratic women will desperately run over and try to get close to them. Whether it is Asami, who is a soldier, or Sonya, who is a few words, they don't like that atmosphere. Sonia always has to be by Egil's side because of her profession, so she has to be patient. But Asami will explicitly refuse.

And wait until later. Egil also understood the girls' minds. Every time I go to a banquet, I only bring one female companion. Let her follow her. In this way, the emperor was surrounded by several electors and envoys of other allies. No matter how bad it is, it is also a big nobleman above the earl. Those who are not strong enough can't rely on the edge at all. And these kings and magnates are also well-behaved in front of the emperor. The girl who followed Egil would not be harassed.

By the way, now Maria has completed university physics on her own. Courses in chemistry, mathematics and biology. He is currently studying economics and finance. And her entourage has also changed from a "genius idiot" to a "confidential secretary". +1 for management, +3% for national taxes, +5% for scientific research, +2 for brutality. It can be said that it has been enhanced a lot. The practicality has been greatly improved.

"Don't push yourself. Seeing Printhia say this, Egil shook his head and reached out to pinch her nose.

“...... I don't know how Father Khan is doing now. Princia forced a smile. Then whispered something like this. ...,

"It's going to be fine, because it's winter. It's so cold in the north. In such weather there will be no war. Egil said to Printhia. A little comforting to Princia.

"Also, in the future, the Empire will increase its assistance to the Kalmyk tribes. Rest assured, everything will be fine. Egil looked at Printhia's smile still a little reluctantly, and continued to reassure.

"It's not what you think......" Princia was even more agitated when she heard Egil say this. As a girl, she doesn't want to add any political elements to her love. If she felt that Egil had helped the Kalmyk Centaur tribe because of her, she would feel very sorry for Egil. Thinks he's taking advantage of his feelings for himself.

However. As a centaur, as the lord of the Kalmyk tribe. She had to think about her tribe and her people. And in this way, there is a contradiction with the above ideas. I want pure feelings, and I want to win help for my people. Caught in the middle, Printhia was torn between a dilemma. Hearing Egil say this, he misunderstood that he did it because of himself. On the one hand, this touched Princia, and on the other hand, it made her feel very embarrassed.

"I see. Egir laughed, stepped forward again, hugged Printhia hard, kissed the little mare's face, and said indistinctly, "You are so cute, you little fool." Women who take it for granted that men have to pay for this and that for granted are 10,000 times cuter than women -- no, 10,000 times more. But that's okay, you don't have to worry about it. I have my own ideas. It's the same with your father. It's between me and him. It's none of your business. It has nothing to do with the love between you and me. ”

Suddenly, Egil broke her mind, and Printhea's face turned red. Trying to push Egil away. But this moment Egil is not what it used to be. With the strength of the Prínthia centaur clan, he couldn't be pushed away so easily. In the end, he could only bury his head in Egil's arms, too shy to raise it.

"Ahem...... Sovereign. If you don't eat it, the food will be cold. Seeing Egil and Printhia so polite, the other five girls around naturally felt uncomfortable. Asami pretended to cough twice, and then said this.

At the banquet that night, Egil dragged Printhia, who was dressed in radiant clothes, to the banquet. Along the way, Egil exchanged pleasantries with several local and Bavarian nobles. Greeted the waiter, brought cocoa and drank it. After that, he met with Frederick, Duke of Brandenburg, and Lusiweed, Duke of Hesse, who gathered in Bavaria. and Duke Henry of Bavaria, as well as several henchmen and envoys from Austria, Burgundy and Hungary. They are allies and have no conflict of interest. And Egil, the big man who will soon win a third crown, also held the scene. Therefore, the atmosphere is very harmonious.

Several dukes and envoys had become acquainted with Printhia at previous banquets. Know who she is. While sighing: His Majesty the Emperor is really hot and cold, and he is a good means. While watching Egil's attitude towards Princia. Plus the identity of this person. Very polite to Printhia, too. And it's not like ordinary people who have no eyesight and don't know how to advance or retreat. After politely greeting Principia, he stopped looking at her. This also made Printhia breathe a sigh of relief.

Thus, at the dinner, Egir took the opportunity of a few drinks to announce in public that in March, the Norman army would march south into Italy. And he will be crowned emperor in Rome. Become the rightful Holy Roman Emperor. ...,

"I believe it, and I hope you will believe it. Under my control, the whole of Europe will be like a family, and there will be no more wars. Under my rule, the political and economic development of all countries in continental Europe will be the best. The future will be incomparably bright and bright. A new century comparable to the Roman Empire - nay, much greater than the Roman Empire. It will be opened by me, by my empire, by my most trusted and respected allies!"

At the time, Egil announced in such a loud voice. And the others also cheered loudly for face. The entire banquet hall was boiling. People are red-faced, red-eared, and smiling. It's as if the bitter cold of winter has been banished.

The Norman Emperor would usher in a new era. This matter has almost become a new consensus in the whole of Europe. Although before this, there were many people who complimented Egir as a figure who surpassed Alexander. But it wasn't until today that people found out. This emperor, this young man named Egil Skadergrímsson, who was only twenty-four years old, was a great monarch who could truly control the whole world!

A new era has arrived. This era belongs to Egil, to the Norman Empire. A brand new, comparable to the Roman Empire, capable of controlling the entire West in its hands!

And the Holy See, the famous spiritual leader of the old era in the Middle Ages, will be one of the sacrifices that will open this era.

In March, spring blossoms. Supplies transported from the rear were constantly being sent to the front. The Norman Empire had an army of 140,000 and the German princes of South and North Germany had an army of 40,000. A total of 180,000 elite troops began to move south, crossing the Alps. Head to Northern Italy, the richest region of the Middle Ages!

At the same time, in the east, in the spring season, the Mongol army that had survived the severe winter also moved, and a total of one million troops were divided into five routes, with Genghis Khan's 600,000 troops in the center, and the other four routes of 100,000 elites, but they bypassed the main force of the Kalmyk centaurs and detoured to the back of Kalmykia............ ，