In the Emerald Palace, a group of royal elders were looking up and down around the "Scepter of Glory", and many guys who had already died on the bright side also appeared at this moment.

As the king, Caesar IV was squeezed out of place, so he could only drink tea and eat melons with Hudson.

Seeing that Archbishop Tyran was also squeezed out, Caesar IV hurriedly stepped forward and asked:

"Uncle, how is it?

Is it really the Scepter of Glory? ”

It's not that he's making a big fuss, it's really too big.

As an iconic artifact of the Holy See, it actually fell out, and when it spread, the whole continent had to make a sensation.

"Of course it's true!

If something is wrong, can we be so cautious! ”

Archbishop Taryn affirmed.

The antiques of the royal family cared about artifacts, but Caesar IV had to consider the political implications of this.

"Earl Hudson, has the news of the Scepter of Glory leaked out?"

Hearing this, Hudson secretly rolled his eyes. If the news hadn't been leaked, he would have swallowed it himself a long time ago, how could he hand it over.

Although there is a threshold for the use of artifacts, after ten or eight years, who is not a light archmage.

Stepping on the dragon, holding two artifacts, the magic attack and the physical attack are full at the same time, and the scene is exciting when you think about it.

"Your Majesty, it was the Dalton family who first noticed that something was wrong, and I was invited by Earl Pierce to participate in this operation.

As soon as I strangled the pirates and seized the Scepter of Glory, I ordered the news to be blocked.

However, the movement of the artifact was too large, and during the battle, the enemy also used the artifact to release a forbidden spell, and almost the entire fleet saw it.

Although they didn't know what kind of artifact it was, there were very few artifacts in the entire continent that could release the light forbidden spell, and the people of the Holy See would definitely be able to guess it.

There are still remnants of pirates on Poison Dragon Island, and we have not been able to wipe them out completely because of the fog.

If these people leave alive, it will be even more troublesome. ”

Hudson explained perfunctorily.

The blockade news is pure dream, everything else can be faked, but the loss of the Dalton family's fleet cannot be overcome.

Combined with the time when the "pirates" disappeared and the time when the Dalton family fleet went to sea, normal people would have associations.

Unless the entire fleet is wiped out, the Holy See can determine that its inheritance artifact has fallen into the hands of the Alpha Kingdom after a little investigation.

"The Prime Minister has made an excuse to let the coastal provinces temporarily block the shipping routes of the Misty Seas, and the Holy See must not be allowed to obtain evidence that the Scepter of Glory is in our hands.

The Ministry of Military Affairs, in the name of preparing for war, summoned the great nobles from all over the world to come to the royal capital to discuss matters! ”

Caesar IV said with a solemn expression.

The excitement of acquiring the artifact was gone, replaced by the endless apprehension of the heart.

The Alpha Kingdom has always had the idea of splitting the Holy See, and by the time of Caesar III, it had a clear plan and put it into action.

All kinds of branches are ready-made, and as long as they announce the opening of a separate door, the church organization of the Alpha Kingdom will immediately be able to pull out a small papacy.

Now that he has obtained the Scepter of Glory, he undoubtedly makes up for the shortcomings of the jurisprudence of the separate Holy See.

The question is: the Lord of the Dawn.

According to the Church's preaching that the Lord of the Dawn is omnipotent, the artifact given by the gods is outflowing, which is also the will of the Lord of the Dawn.

"Your Majesty, the loss of the Scepter of Glory is a very serious religious-political event that directly affects the legitimacy of the contemporary pope.

So far, no news has come out, and it is estimated that the bureaucrats of the Holy See dare not take responsibility.

They didn't say anything, so we followed suit.

The military operations taken by the south-eastern provinces were only to exterminate pirates and had nothing to do with the Holy See.

Whether it is to establish a separate papacy or trade the Scepter of Glory, it is not too late to wait for the end of the continental war. ”

Prime Minister Archduke Newfoundland persuaded.

As part of the royal family, the first thing to consider is stability. The prospect of a continental war is unclear, and it is definitely not a good thing to provoke the Holy See at this time.

"Prime Minister, when you are constantly suffering!

The Scepter of Glory is too involved, and whether or not we set up another door now, the Holy See will not rest on its laurels.

It is destined to become an enemy, so it is better to take advantage of the opportunity of the continental war to pull the countries of the northern continent in together.

As soon as we act, the Kingdom of the Franks will surely follow. With their influence, there is no worry that there will be no country to follow.

The Holy See will be divided into at least three, and if the other great powers also have ideas, the Holy See will be divided even more.

There are new churches everywhere, and the Holy See is too busy to stabilize its fundamentals, but it has no time to take revenge on us.

If the situation is serious, it is a big deal that we will take a step back and there will be no pope for the time being after the establishment of the new Holy See. ”

Archbishop Taryn retorted.

In order to establish another portal, the Alpha Kingdom Church has made a lot of efforts, and now it is short of an opportunity to become independent.

If this opportunity is missed, even if it succeeds independently, it will only be a small regional papal see, and it will be difficult to spread its influence.

If you want to compete with the Holy See for the legitimacy of the Dawn Church, it is even more hopeless.

If you can't seize the orthodox position, how can you go to see the Lord of the Dawn after death?

In this regard, religious people are particularly persistent.

……

As a qualified melon eater, Hudson quietly watched the crowd arguing.

From the artifact to the establishment of another Holy See, and then to this continental war, the topic is getting farther and farther.

It is clear that there is no way to unify the opinions within the royal family for a while, and the key now is to see which side Caesar IV supports.

However, this is not enough, if you want to withstand the revenge of the Holy See, you must also pull in a number of nobles within the kingdom.

If possible, it would be better to pull in a few more international allies to share the pressure.

The idea is beautiful, the reality is cruel.

For the Alpha Kingdom, obtaining the Scepter of Glory at this moment is essentially a hot potato.

If its own strength is not good, all plans are in vain.

If you are strong enough, with or without an artifact in your hand, you can stand on your own.

If Caesar IV was decisive enough, he should trade the Scepter of Glory for the strategic goods that the kingdom needs most.

Kingdom of the Franks, Kingdom of Libya, Kingdom of Hesse...... They are all good buyers, and by the way, they can also provoke contradictions between at least one major country and the Holy See.

If the Holy See can pay a sky-high price, it doesn't hurt to sell it to them.

Politics is not chilling when interests come first.

Rationality is one thing, reality is another. Even though he knew how to maximize his interests, Hudson chose to remain silent.

Looking at the reactions of everyone in the royal family, it is obvious that they want to occupy the glory scepter and enhance their overall strength.

"Earl Hudson, what do you suggest?"

Perhaps seeing the arguing crowd, Caesar IV suddenly asked.

"Your Majesty, this is a big matter, I don't have any experience in dealing with it, let's listen to the opinions of your predecessors!"

Hudson didn't want to be a part of this kind of offending thing. Even if it was really suggested, Caesar IV could not have listened.

After all, at the first moment of sending the Scepter of Glory, he made a vague statement.

If he agreed, as a king, he could have made a decision directly, instead of bringing so many people over to discuss it.

Obviously, he wants to keep the "Scepter of Glory", but he is worried about causing trouble. The heart is swinging and needs more people to support him.

……

Late at night, the Doge's Palace was still brightly lit.

"Cayo, are you sure the artifact Hudson grabbed is the Scepter of Glory?"

Earl Pierce asked with concern.

The Dalton family has been in a state of decadence in recent years. The descendants and grandchildren are thin, the high-end power of the family has suffered heavy losses, and there are competitors rising strongly.

It is not easy to stabilize the situation.

At the critical moment when he was about to participate in the continental war, there was another artifact turmoil, and Earl Pierce was really tired.

"Sure! During the battle, the people of the Holy See used the power of the artifact to release a forbidden spell, and many people saw it at that time.

After the battle, Earl Hudson tossed me the Staff of Glory, which looked exactly like the legendary Staff of Glory.

If it was a copy, Hudson would have swallowed it himself, and it would have been impossible to send it to the royal capital! ”

Hearing this explanation, Earl Pierce nodded.

"It's right not to get involved!

If you get involved in this kind of thing, you're dead.

The Holy See may not be able to help a dragon knight, but it won't be much difficult to kill you to vent your anger.

There is a bunch of madmen within the Holy See who will dare to do anything as long as they think they are right.

When the first emperor was assassinated, there was the shadow of the Holy See behind him.

As for Hudson's strength, we have to reassess it now.

The people of the Holy See released the forbidden spell, but they failed to hurt him in the slightest, and it seems that the rumors should be true.

His dragon, even if it is not a dragon king, is infinitely close to the dragon king in strength.

Coupled with an Earth Bear, looking at the entire Aslant Continent, I am afraid that it is the most pinnacle existence.

What an eventful time! ”

Earl Pierce said worriedly.

Even if the competitors are super strong, in the next continental war, the other party still occupies the dominant position.

There is no way to solve the troubles within the province, and the international situation may change dramatically.

The weight of the "Scepter of Glory" is not comparable to that of the "Blood Moon Horn".

If you take it out for auction, you can sell tens of millions of gold coins casually. If the competition is too fierce, it is possible to break 100 million.

Religious-political value aside, the artifact alone cannot be measured by money.

Orthodox artifacts are used, although they also have to pay a price, but they are far less serious than evil weapons.

Once the Blood Moon Horn is driven, it can directly suck people dry.

The white-haired old man took the Scepter of Glory and released the forbidden spell, and he was able to escape alive, which is enough to illustrate the gap between the two.

is also a krypton life, the evil weapon is directly finished with krypton at one time, and the artifact may consume a little essence blood, or a few months of longevity.

As long as it's not overused, you can find a way to make it up.

"Uncle don't worry, judging by Hudson's actions, he probably didn't see us as competitors.

This time the fleet suffered heavy losses, mainly after being attacked by ghost ships, and then encountering a storm at sea.

The encirclement and suppression of the Holy See personnel on Poison Dragon Island were all done by Hudson independently, and he did not use our people as cannon fodder. ”

It's okay not to be comforted, but after listening to Cailliaud's comfort, Count Pierce became more and more depressed.

The competitors who kept him awake at night didn't take him seriously. This attitude of ignoring is the greatest insult.

How can he stand in the position of the family, he can only say: This kind of insult is more.

Being ignored by Hudson is only a matter of face; It was deliberately targeted, and it was going to kill people.

"Well, as a new nobleman, Hudson should give him fame if he wants it.

A competitor with a good appearance is better than a competitor with no bottom line.

The Coslow family has been inherited for thousands of years, and there is only one Hudson, and the comprehensive quality of the other members is far from us.

As long as you survive the continental war, it is not difficult to stabilize your position with the family's heritage.

Send someone to inform Kirk and let him make more connections at the Arcane Academy, which will be of great use in the future! ”

Earl Pierce said helplessly.

Although the quality of the members of the Coslow family is not very high, the number is really large. In just two or three years, another population of the Dalton family was born.

Just these words, Cayo can only hold in his stomach. If you say it, it will only make the scene more embarrassing.

……

The Principality of Omega, the exciting battle to defend the royal capital has come to an end. Faced with the continuous onslaught of the orc army, the defenders could only retreat to the inner city for a final struggle.

In the main hall of the royal palace, all the principalities were dressed in armor, waiting for the city to break through.

"Tell the people below to hold on until dark no matter what, this is the only way for us to survive!"

Baird I said the most cowardly words in the most harsh tone.

There is no such thing as co-existence with the state. A principality that was born less than three years ago has not yet had time to establish a sense of belonging.

Long before the orc army besieged the city, everyone moved the family scrolls.

If it weren't for the need to give an explanation to the Terran Alliance, they would have run away a long time ago, and it would have been impossible to resist until now.

A breakout was planned from the very beginning, and one can imagine how strong the resistance of the top brass of the Principality of Omega was.

The ones who are really desperate are the low-level soldiers who don't know the truth.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty! We've set up a lot of traps in the city, and even if the city is broken early, we can drag it out until dark. ”

Yepherson said confidently.

In the absence of reinforcements, the Principality of Omega has been able to hold out until now, which has exceeded many people's expectations.

According to the original plan, they were ready to resist for a month and break through. As a result, with the efforts of the Ministry of Military Affairs, he insisted on holding out until the 32nd day.

No matter what the reason, the royal capital guard battle can be fought for such a long time, and it can already give an explanation to the countries of the human race.

Counting the time of the early orc invasion, the Principality of Omega has been fighting against the orc soldiers for 42 days, which is in line with the self-positioning of an emerging principality.

"Prime Minister, has the person who answered the arrangement been arranged?"

Baird I asked with concern.

He is a king who wants to be restored, and he must survive this war, and there is only hope if he lives.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!

The most elite troops of the principality are deployed outside to take care of them.

As long as we break out, they will be responsible for breaking the rear and intercepting the orcs' pursuers. ”

Prime Minister Cameron affirmed.

The most elite armies were not engaged in resisting the invasion, but were instead arranged as forces after the breakout of the encirclement, and the signs of paddling in the war were all too obvious.

There is no way, in order to carry out restoration, it is necessary to preserve strength.

Everyone came out to start a business, and they have already received venture capital from the family. After losing all your family resources, if you want to come a second time, it's not that simple.

It was determined that the Principality of Omega could not hold on, and they withdrew their strength in advance, which in itself was a timely stop loss after the failure of the business.

It seems to be just a simple stroke, but the difficulty of the actual operation is not low at all.

Just arranging and responding is a technical job.

Come out early, once found by the orcs, it will be a head.

came out late and didn't respond in time, and their gang of "entrepreneurs" became the souls of the orc army.

Using the limited strength in your hands to fight a battle that can see the past is also a great test of ability.

If the attack of the orc army is a little stronger, and the city will be broken in less than a month, the battle record will be completely unwatchable, and the family behind them will not be able to help them operate.

Disqualification from the Restoration is secondary, and the key is that the Terran Alliance may make an example of them and hold them accountable for desertion.

The sky gradually darkened, and a loud "boom" was heard, and the earth trembled.

Those with even a little military experience know that this is the aftermath of the collapse of the city walls.

The city was broken, and for some reason, not only did everyone not panic, but they felt a sense of relief.

has been trapped in a lonely city, and that kind of pressure is not something ordinary people can imagine. Instead of living in a depressed state every day, it is better to give it a go.

In the next breakout battle, it will be the moment of life and death, and wealth is in the sky.

Baird I drew his knight's sword and ordered everyone: "Break through!" ”

……

Emerald Palace, on the issue of the "Scepter of Glory", the royal family is still arguing.

Tired of it, Hudson asked Caesar IV to resign. It's a pity that he was still a step too slow after all, and as soon as he stepped out of the hall, he was stopped by the Grand Duke of Ephiero.

The Ministry of Military Affairs waited for him for months, and finally someone came, how could they let him go.

There is the credit of sending the artifact, and the previous question is naturally not mentioned. The power struggle, which had been caught in the scorching heat, has also seen the light of day.

It wasn't that Caesar IV wanted to make concessions, it was the kingdom that forced him to make concessions.

In the eyes of many, it would be nice for His Majesty the King to watch all matters involving military affairs.

The local nobility was far away, and the pressure exerted was not obvious, and the ministers in the royal capital were the main force to force Caesar IV to make concessions.

The more descendants of the royal family, the stronger they show themselves on this issue. After confirming the eyes, everyone is really afraid that Caesar IV will make another commotion.

The Alpha Kingdom can't afford to lose, the big nobles in the country can't afford to lose, and the civil and military officials in the royal capital can't afford to lose either.

On the issue of the loss of power, it is best to have a smooth handover after the war. If someone is not interested in continuing to occupy the position, it is not too late to consider taking measures.

The main reason is that Hudson gives everyone too good an impression that most people don't think he will be authoritarian.

"If the name is not right, the word is not good.

Your Excellency, it is better to wait for His Majesty's official order before I take office! ”

Hudson politely declined.

Although the Alpha Kingdom is not popular, there are some periods when it is still not able to take the initiative.

He will not take office to perform his duties without a written document clarifying his powers and duties.

If nothing else, Caesar IV's next order will not only have a subdivision of power and responsibility, but also a promotion to marshal.

There's no way, I can't hold it down.

In the last war, with the concerted efforts of all parties, Caesar III suppressed his marshal promotion on the grounds that he had "inadequate supervision in the resale of munitions".

When the Continental War broke out, Hudson not only had to command the troops of the whole country, but after the kingdom officially intervened in the war, it was likely that he would also command the armies of his allies.

Don't give a marshal the position, meet the marshal of the allies, let Hudson how to deal with himself.

You can't take the title of marshal given by the Duchy of Moxi, right?

Even if Hudson didn't care, the nobles of the kingdom couldn't afford to lose that man.

"Your Excellency the Earl, rest assured that His Majesty's official order is already being written and will be issued later.

Familiarize yourself with the situation so that you can make adjustments to the Kingdom's strategic deployment for the rest of the day. ”

Listening to the words of the Archduke Ephiero, Hudson nodded slightly, this is what it looks like to do things.

The title of "commander-in-chief" seems to be high and powerful, but it is also accompanied by endless troubles.

Just coordinating the kingdom's large and small aristocratic private armies can make people collapse. Without the full support of the government, the follow-up work will not be able to continue.

Originally, these were supposed to be the work of the Ministry of Military Affairs, which separated the preparations before and after the war from the duties and powers of the commander-in-chief, and it was easier to achieve a balance of power.

However, the odds of winning this war are too low, and the results of the military affairs department's repeated deductions are not optimistic.

In order to bring out the greatest combat power of the kingdom, the Grand Duke of Ephiero, the Minister of War, took the initiative to propose the integration of forces.

In order to increase the military strength of the kingdom in the shortest possible time.