January 21, 2124 A.D. The walls of Breez became the front line of this battle for the succession.

To the north of the walls were about 20,000 troops of the Northern Coalition and some of the Central Lords loyal to Princess Alice, and to the south of the walls were about 20,000 forward troops of the Southeastern Alliance, who were loyal to Queen Rosie.

However, after the initial encounter, there was no large-scale fight between the two sides. An emissary of the Southeastern Coalition named Count Corey was sent to the castle.

After seeing the salute, Corey asked: "Your Royal Highness, what are you doing here without guarding your own territory? With so many troops, are you trying to rebel? According to the law, you are acting as a rebel!"

It was obvious that they were plotting to usurp the throne, but they seemed to be justified and above board.

Alice sneered and said: "According to the law, when my father and the emperor can't govern for any reason, this princess automatically becomes the plenipotentiary regent of the empire, and of course I have the right to take the army back to the capital to take over the power of the country!

"We are under the orders of the ruling cabinet to lead our troops to the capital to suppress possible rebellions and rebellions!"

"The order of the Cabinet? Rosie's order is almost the same! Under the current circumstances, the appointment and dismissal of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet must be approved by me before they can take effect!"

His Majesty the Camino has not died, so what qualifications do you have to usurp the throne? You are a treasonous act!"

"I am a rebel, I have the right to the throne, and I have the support of the Estates-General. I'm the only one of the royal family now, and although Rosie has the status of royalty, she has no royal blood at all, and her illegitimate children don't even have the status of royalty, so what qualifications do they have to represent the royal family?" Alice shouted angrily.

"The three-tier council without the participation of the lords of all over the southeast is invalid!"

Such a negotiation ended in an unhappy end. There does not seem to be any possibility of reconciliation between the opposing parties. The flames of war are about to be kindled in this land, and this is already an irretrievable reality.

However, the Southern Coalition forces that came to the city walls of Breeze Castle did not attack immediately, and there were no siege weapons and no infantry. And Alice still thought about what way to resolve this big war, and did not take the initiative to intensify the conflict. There is now a silent standoff at Fort Breeze.

In the evening, Linya chatted with Alice boredly, and on the first day of the front, she was a little nervous and excited throughout the day, but in the end she found that she was worried in vain.

"Why. There was always a very dull feeling, as if I smelled some kind of dark, deathly smell. Could it be because the situation outside is too tense? Linya grumbled frustratedly.

"Well, Sister Linya, you feel the same way. I also felt a strong aura of darkness, but not the tension of the coming war, but another indescribable dullness. I've been feeling heavy. I felt as if some kind of dark conspiracy was brewing. Maybe we have to be careful. ”

Although there were no major wars, skirmishes continued. Cavalry and archers on both sides fought to and fro in the gorge south of the city walls. However, the repair work of the city walls took advantage of this opportunity to gradually be perfected. Stockpiling food, crafting weapons and arrows, preparing for a war is often more difficult than the war itself.

On this night, Duke Barlow of Long Lake Province hid his identity and quietly infiltrated Princess Alice's Breeze Castle with only a few guards.

"It seems that Sister Alice guessed correctly, and the old man has come to surrender. Cyril smiled at Linya.

Kelinya still said stiffly: "Hmph." Even if he comes, it doesn't prove that he really thought that way in his heart, whether that secret envoy was really sent by him?

"Beautiful and honorable Princess Alice Flanders Mikel, I wish you a good night. Barlow politely knelt down. The most complete etiquette was used.

"Please, Duke Barlow. It's so late, I wonder why the Duke came to Breez Castle so secretly?"

"I received your messenger and was amazed. Your Royal Highness Princess, the gods are above, and I can swear that I have never made such a false request, let alone blackmail you. May the gods forgive me, the great Flemish royal family has made our Cecil family what it is today, how could I do such an insult to the dignity of the royal family? I think, this must be someone who wants to frame me! In order to prove my innocence, I hurriedly came here to ask Her Royal Highness the princess for forgiveness. Barlow confessed himself with an exaggerated look and language.

"I see. Lord Duke, I'm really sorry that I blame you. But since this misunderstanding can be explained, it is also something to celebrate. Stay and rest in the castle tonight, and it's not too late to return to Hukou Castle tomorrow. Alice said with a smile on her face.

"No, no, no, don't be in such a hurry. Your Royal Highness Princess, I heard that if you want to go back to Caiyun City, you must pass through Hukou City. It would be a privilege to show you the way. And if you have a three-level council that you want to convene, and Empress Rosie prevents you from returning to Caiyun City, you can also hold it in Hukou City. "Barlow took the initiative to show goodwill, pass, and hold a three-level meeting, which is equivalent to dedicating Hukou City as Princess Alice's outpost and base camp against Queen Rosie of Caiyun City.

It's just that such a big change feels a little awkward. Could it be that there was some hidden conspiracy? When his army came to the outside of Hukou City, he didn't move.

Seeing that Alice was still a little hesitant, Barlow proposed again: "It's better to stay in Breeze Fort for the next few days, and wait until the northern army arrives, and then I will personally lead them into Hukou City, what does Her Royal Highness the Princess think?"

In this way, he is putting his life on the line, just to make his position clear. It seems that he has already made up his mind to go to his side. In that case, there is nothing to worry about. "Lord Duke, that's really hard for you, and I want to thank you. ”

"Sister Linya, it seems that your trip to Caiyun City really scared a lot of people. Indeed, there are many people who have not seen true power, and think that the sky is only the size of a hand!" After seeing off Duke Barlow, Alice returned to the inner hall and said to Lin Dao with a sigh.

"What, it's just that the power of the light dragon scared them, and it wasn't my job. Linya scratched her head a little embarrassed and said. "It's called a fake dragon, hehe. After blushing, Linya couldn't help but feel a little proud, especially when she thought of Rosie's face that was about to turn black when she was in Caiyun City, she was very happy.

"But to be honest, in fact, men still look down on us women, and always think that their men are higher than us women, so, Sister Alice, don't be polite to those men. Men are powerful creatures, and they will only willingly surrender to you if they see your true strength!" Hillyl admonished Alice as well.

After three days of standoff, both sides waited for their respective reinforcements. Coming from the south was 20,000 infantry led by Duke Norton. Duke Norton is the cousin of Empress Rosie and the direct heir of the Harris family, and the main army of 80,000 led by Duke Irno, the largest lord in the south, has less than three days to go. The southeast is obviously a bit closer to Fort Breeze.

Reinforcements from the north were 20,000 infantry and longbowmen led by the Earl of Baker, who arrived faster by the knight's horses. Defending cities is not a knight's forte, and the longbowmen of the Caiyun Empire are the strongest archers known throughout the continent. Coupled with the completion of the repair of the city wall, the advantage of defending is even greater.

Early in the morning of the 25th, the army of the Confederate Alliance started to make a meal at five o'clock in the morning, and lined up under the walls of Fort Breeze early.

Alice's army, of course, was also fully armored and guarded on the city walls. The soldiers on both sides probably thought that a fierce battle was about to break out, but strangely enough, the commander of the Southern Alliance, Duke Norton, never gave the order for the whole army to attack, and his soldiers stood there in formation in the canyon.

In this way, the soldiers on both sides stared nervously for a long time, and it was not until noon that the Southern Coalition troops retreated to eat and fill their stomachs.

At lunchtime, the intelligence officer sent another piece of information that was urgently transmitted by the magic array.

Empress Rosie and the Prime Minister and Cabinet of the Caiyun Empire controlled by Rosie have issued a joint statement condemning Princess Alice's rebellion, announcing that Princess Alice will be deprived of her princess title and the right to inherit the throne and the territory of Luyun Province, and at the same time order all the lords, officials and armies everywhere to arrest Alice, and those who arrest the traitor Alice and send it to Caiyun City can obtain a large number of territories and dukes' noble titles, as well as a huge amount of money of 100,000 Caiyun Empire gold coins.

The Cabinet has ordered the Southern Alliance to advance towards Caiyun City, stop the rebel army, and defend the capital. At the same time, the Prime Minister has already asked for help from the Bright Moon Empire and the Holy See on behalf of the Cabinet and the Imperial Family, asking them to send troops to assist the central government of the Caiyun Empire in eliminating the rebels. And on the same day, that is, when Alice received the news, the hoplites of the Bright Moon Empire had crossed the border line and brazenly entered the territory inhabited by the Fit people in the southeast of the Caiyun Empire, and the Templar Knights and fleet of the Sisgang had also arrived in Caiyun City. (To be continued......)