The next day, before lunch, the nervous messengers came together to meet Cohen. His Majesty Kaida explained the affairs accumulated in the past few days, most of them, such as the list of aid supplies and the schedule of shipments. But these are all excuses, they just want to see how His Majesty Cohen reacts. If there is a serious development in that matter, there should be some clues to be found in Cohen.

They met a personable Majesty, and although he did not show much in his expression, the envoys could see that His Majesty Cohen was in high spirits, and when they were talking, His Majesty showed an unprecedented, heartfelt good attitude. Not only is he patient and meticulous, but he also has the leisure to joke with them.

To most of the messengers, every smile of His Majesty Cohen was like a sharp, cold blade. The blade was wrapped in a rare urbane tone, pulling gently, slowly, back and forth on their hearts. Not only does it make people feel heartache, but it also makes people feel cold.

Severk, emissary of the Porta Empire. Lando is still Karl, the envoy of the Western Empire of Hezhou. Ulysses sat together. Of all the messengers, only they had the most relaxed and natural expressions, and they had the most conversations with His Majesty Cohen. More often than not, the other messengers didn't speak at all, only a polite smile on their faces.

"What's wrong with you guys today? I was a little unwell a few days ago, and it's your turn to be unwell today?"

He closed the text on the table, raised his head and looked at the envoys, the expression on his face was the most standard improper: "It's not right!

How can you rush to get together when you're sick? You guys should have some kind of dissatisfaction with me, right?"

"Returning to the Emperor, how can we be dissatisfied with you, there is no reason!" the Bansai envoy gave a smile before explaining, "Your Majesty has not summoned us for the past few days. And things piled up. In the case of knowing the wishes of His Majesty. We have to take into account everything we do, so ...... When I'm older, it's hard to stay up late. ”

"Is that the case for everyone?" Cohen's gaze swept over everyone's faces, pure to the extreme.

"Yes, yes, it is. The messengers nodded in reply, and ran along with the reasons of the Banser messengers.

"That's right, this is my inconsiderate thing, I am used to the military life, and I forget the habit of the nobles. His Majesty Cohen smiled apologetically. Fingers tapped lightly on the tabletop: "Then, let me think of a way to relieve your fatigue." ”

As soon as Cohen's words came out, everyone's reaction was different. Cal. Prince Ulysses watched with interest, Severk. Lando looked expectant, and the expressions of the other messengers were somewhat confused.

"Well, since the enthronement, there has been less entertainment in the Holy Capital. In the past, I was busy with government affairs and was not in the mood, but now most things are finally on the right track, and the royal family should also come forward to make a scene. After closing his eyes and thinking about it, Cohen proposed his own proposal: "I will hold a dance party for you tonight in my name." I invite you to participate. ”

"Tonight?" Lando replied, "Your Majesty, don't you think time is a little tight?"

"Time is tight? There are still hours between now and dinner. Don't talk about preparing for the ball, I'll take my troops to Hell Island. His Majesty Cohen smiled, turned his head and instructed the chief waiter: "Tell me to go down, the location is in the small flower hall of the harem." ”

"Your Majesty is really arrogant. "Carl. Prince Ulysses couldn't hold back and laughed: "It's been a long time since I've heard anything like this. ”

"Why are you so strict after you talk about business? Cohen got up: "Let's go back and get ready! I will invite a lot of guests to come, and if you feel that the lady is not enough, you had better dress up and be graceful, and maybe you can start a love affair in Spia! There are many noble ladies in the Holy Capital. ”

"Your Majesty, I have a question. "As everybody gets up, Severik. Lando spoke: "There will be a lot of beautiful ladies at the ball, right? ”

"There should be. His Majesty Cohen took two steps forward: "What do you want to know?"

"That...... Among these young ladies, is there any Emperor Xi Xi à likes, no, I should say so, is there any Emperor Xi Xi à who does not like her being pursued by others?" Lando was embarrassed: "If that's the case, how can we possibly pursue success?"

"It's easy to solve, I'll have these ladies wear a silk scarf on their wrists. Cohen patted Severik. Lando's shoulder, with a wicked smile, asked, "But you have to promise me not to dress too fancy." ”

Sending away the envoys, His Majesty Cohen went to the harem, and left all the arrangements for the ball to Lucy, and then went to the room of Princess Winsley, ready to slip off to sleep after seeing Princess Qinlun - after returning to the palace in the middle of last night, he was entangled in all kinds of things, and he had not had time to see Qinlun.

Humming a strange tune, His Majesty Cohen walked into the courtyard gate, and the imperial concubines were all working in the council building, and there were only two or three maids inside and outside the courtyard.

But it was at this time that Cohen heard a soft singing voice from upstairs, a voice familiar to him, sung by someone he knew well.

"How's it going? Isn't it?" said Cohen, who walked up the stairs, poking the crow standing around the corner with his hand, "Mr. Freo, if I knew you would be hooked by the song, I would have picked her up sooner." ”

The crow standing with the sword in his hand didn't even open his eyes, and only retorted in his usual cold tone: "I'm not fascinated by this. ”

"Really?" Cohen smiled, "Then please explain, what are you standing here doing with a pillar?"

"Don't you see?" the crow opened his eyes, "I'm sleeping." ”

"With you, I'm really unconvinced. Cohen walked past the crow, turned back and said, "Come up with me." ”

The raven remained silent, keeping up with Cohen's footsteps.

After returning to the post house, the envoys of various countries fell into a new round of confusion, and the Bansai envoys hurriedly convened an emergency meeting. We will discuss with you what to do. Who knew that as soon as he sat down, he heard the not-so-good news - contrary to what most people thought, the Tansi envoys refused to join the operation with great certainty, and did not agree to their request to "get an idea".

"What a stingy guy!" backfired. The Bansai envoy slapped his palm on the table in anger: "The rat's eyes are inched. Completely disregarding the overall situation! Are we just for ourselves? After the deed is done, Tanxi will also have a lot of benefits!"

"I'll talk about it later. Now the key is what do we do?" said the Riva envoy sullenly: "If there is no breakthrough in the near future, I have no reason to hold on, and if something goes wrong, I can't explain it." ”

As soon as the Riva envoy spoke, most of the messengers agreed with him. This is actually very simple, His Majesty Cohen's reputation is too great, and as soon as he comes back, those who want to engage in seven twists and three have to weigh their own weight first. Think of the mission entrusted to us by the Empire. Thinking about the small life again, the balance in my heart will naturally be biased...... In short, the Bansai envoys felt a great deal of pressure.

"Don't worry, I won't let you risk it in vain. Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the Bansai envoy could only be anxious in his heart: "But things have come to this point, it would be a pity to give up, everyone hold on ...... longer."

"Back to my lord. A sweaty deputy appeared at the door: "There is something important to come back to." ”

"What are you doing in a panic?" the Bansai messenger was annoyed, and his stomach was full of anger on his deputy, and he reprimanded in a low voice: "Dog minion, there are no rules at all!"

"Back to my lord. Good news......" The deputy nodded and approached, whispering a few words to the Bansai envoy. The expression of the Bansai messenger completed a series of transformations in a short period of time. From doubt to surprise, from solemnity to relief, and finally fixed on a smile.

"Guys, I'm in a hurry. After a moment of silence, the messenger of Bansai stood up: "Everyone get ready for the ball first, and I will definitely come back before then...... Wait for my good news!"

After saying that, he hurried out with his deputy, leaving a bunch of people in the room staring widely.

The order of the Emperor's Majesty to hold a ball was sent to the eldest sister Lucy, the head of the inner palace, and she only gathered a few of her subordinates, and gave a few orders in an orderly manner, and the people in the court were busy with the ball. Immediately afterwards, hundreds of invitations in the name of His Majesty Cohen were sent to the main officials of the ministries and aristocratic families, spreading the chaos to the entire Holy Capital.

In every empire, it was customary to have one or two court balls per month, and it was only after the royal balls that the princes held balls that the ministers' homes could hold balls, and the cycle continued to form a process of singing and dancing. This lively scene was one of the symbols of the prosperity of the empire and an indispensable part of the life of the aristocratic officials. In their eyes, the ball is not just for fun.

This was the first ball held by His Majesty Cohen after he ascended the throne, and no one dared to slack off. So after lunch, the streets of the Holy Capital were full of horse-drawn carriages, and the servants of the various families rushed back and forth in the streets, buying jewelry, altering clothes, and buying perfumes for their masters......

Of all the people, the most excited were of course the noble ladies. Since the beginning of the war, there has not been a decent ball in the Holy Capital, let alone a royal court. If you're lucky, you'll be able to talk to the Emperor, right? In various legends, the young emperor seems to be a very interesting person.

There is also a sentence at the end of the invitation, which is to ask the ladies who want to remain single to wrap a silk scarf around the wrist of their right hand for identification, but under the subtle psychological action of the noble ladies, the blue silk scarf of the Holy Capital City is out of stock...... Why is it blue? Because there is a rumor that has come out of nowhere that His Majesty Cohen's favorite color is blue.

High-ranking military officers stationed near the holy capital also received invitations, and of course, only those above the brigadier general would have a share. Along with the invitation, they were accompanied by a set of sumptuous and delicate gowns, which were gifts from the imperial concubine for the generals.

At dinner time, the disguised Bansai envoy returned to the city. But instead of going to the inn, he had the other messengers quietly called out and met them in a secret place. The envoys of the six countries were so distraught that they rushed over immediately after receiving the news.

"Let's meet here!" to the ground, Severk. As soon as Lando stepped into the cellar, he exclaimed, "It's a pity that my new perfume is now all over the outfit I have carefully prepared." ”

"What is perfume?" The messenger of Bansai, who had been waiting for a long time, saw that everyone had arrived, motioned to his attendant to close the door, and then carefully took out a small pocket from his arms: "Look at this, I bought it for 300,000 gold coins." ”

"What is it? It is worthy of a small city?" As soon as they heard this, the messengers immediately rushed up.

"A crystal ball. The Bansai messenger took out the contents of the bag. solemnly put it on the small table in front of him: "The video record of His Majesty Cohen's trip." With this thing. As soon as the matter is clear. ”

"Wait!" Severik. Lando stopped the Bansai messenger who was eager to wake up the crystal ball: "This thing is not cheap. But what if it just records Cohen's eating, drinking, and playing with women? ”

"It's not bad to see Cohen playing with women!" someone whispered, "Not only can it open his eyes, but it can also stink him." ”

"I'm afraid that after the incident, Cohen's Majesty will not be fine, but some people will fall into the mud and stink. "Severik. Lando sneered, sarcastic without looking back. This is the disadvantage of small groups without backbone, everyone is not convinced, and everyone can fight to the death with others.

"This is the end of your argument. The Bansai envoy put his hand on the crystal ball and accentuated the tone of his own speech: "If it is a qiē thing that has nothing to do with the overall situation. I'll pay for it alone, and if it's something very important, you'll see it done. If there is anyone who is not satisfied with this treatment, then I can leave now, and I will not force me to stay. ”

The words of the Bansai messenger showed a strong self-confidence, and the crystal ball that could explain a question was on the table, and none of the messengers were willing to leave, and after they nodded their heads and agreed, the Bansai messenger let go of his hand, smiled, and began to use magic.

First, there was a cacophony of voices. Then there was a rising mist. Obviously, the maker of this crystal ball is not very skilled in magic.

"Where did you get this crystal ball?" while waiting. The envoy of the Omatu Empire asked softly, "The source is absolutely reliable, and it is provided by a high-ranking intelligence agent of our country who is lurking in the Holy Capital. He had been one of the many entourages of His Majesty Cohen a few years ago, and this time he had gone to a certain place with His Majesty Cohen and had clearly experienced the whole process. The Bansai messenger sighed: "But the contact in the middle is broken, so I can only sell this old face and risk connecting with it." ”

"I see. The Omatu envoy nodded: "Your Excellency is willing to take such a risk for this matter, I admire it. ”

In the compliments of the envoys, the Bansai envoy sneered in his heart, and secretly scolded the eighteenth generation of the ancestors of the envoys present......

If these people cooperate a little, if there is any other way, will he risk killing his head to do such a thing? Now a word of admiration is over, what a group of heartless people.

The fog above the crystal ball fades away, and an image appears, but this image is only a narrow rectangle, revealing a distant scene.

"Could it be that it was recorded from a long distance?" someone asked, "It seems that the magician who recorded it was hiding in a hole in the ground." ”

"Of course, there are highly accomplished elven magicians around His Majesty Cohen, and if you get close, you will definitely be discovered. "This is a secret training base, consisting of a series of smaller training grounds for the elite army of Spia, just two days away from the Holy Capital," the Bansai messenger explained. No one can enter without special permission. ”

As time passed, the scenery became clearer: "Isn't this a city?" and someone shouted, "It's a real city!"

It was a city, surrounded by mountains, with towering walls that were half the height of the walls of the Holy Capital, the standard height of the most important cities on the continent. The defense facilities on the city wall are all available, there is a city gate suspension bridge under the front wall, and the moat is also up to standard, and everything is so complete. Above the city, there's even a magic shield that emits a soft white light!

"Wouldn't it? This is the training ground of the Sbia Empire?"

The Banse emissary explained: "Of course it's the training ground, there's no doubt about that. Because in the past intelligence, the Sbia Empire has never had such a city. ”

As if in response to his words, the angle of the scene in the fog slowly shifted, giving a panoramic view of the training ground. In the other direction, about five miles from the city walls, there was a long stretch of barracks. There were a dozen or so small black dots on one of the high platforms, and a huge Cohen Majesty identification flag fluttered on it.

In the distance, under the city walls, there was a well-armed army, and they were arranged in a way that had a strong Demon Alliance style, that is, the kind of formation that was conducive to impact and exerted great destructive power.

"This is...... You won't use a real army to drill it, will you?" asked an emissary.

"Of course it's not real people, don't you see that they are all stationary?" It seems that the Bansai envoy has long known the outcome of this drill. He smiled bitterly: "That's a dummy, and there are also dummies on the city walls, but those instruments are real, and there are only a few magicians in the city who maintain the magic barrier." ”

After a few noises, a voice slowly came out of the crystal ball.

"His Majesty the Emperor's order - the Black Mist Storm Exercise begins!"

Rapid drums sounded, and a troop of rangers scattered and galloped in all directions, one of which sparked toward the Crystal Ball recording point. The scene in the fog flashed a few times, and to the astonishment of the messengers, the rangers rushed past the recording point, almost stepping on it. (To be continued......)