Between the Torm Federation and the Elven Homeland, the rivers are tangled like a net, the air currents are heavy and condensed, and a large amount of fog fills the vast swamp, making this area a terrifying no-man's land.

What's more, in this "misty swamp" at the westernmost point of the "Chaos Zone", there are also a large number of murderous and bloodthirsty inhuman races such as ogres, venom dragons, lightning lizards, etc., which make adventurers even more prohibitive.

"Huh, which direction shall we go?" Illo held an old map in his hand, and when he looked left and right, all he could see was a misty mist, and faintly could see bubbling ground and strange plants, with a strange grayish-yellow color.

"Are you really a ranger?" Bai Ji shook her head helplessly, and walked over with her spear in her backhand, and took the map, "Let me see." ”

"Do you see that, where are you going?" Illo looked at Bai Ji expectantly, his long, pointed ears twitching, watching for any threats that might arise around him.

Bai Ji frowned, looked at the map in his hand quite seriously, the confusion on his face gradually became thick, and finally looked up and asked, "Where are we now?"

Illo rolled his eyes, pulled the map and stuffed it into his arms, and snorted, "So you can't understand it, forget it, it's okay to go wherever you go." ”

"Hey, you haven't said what the goal of this mission is?" asked Bai Ji as she followed a few steps. Yesterday, the half-elf told her that Allegri had asked the two of them to go on a mission, and although he was reluctant to go with Illo, he was not willing to disobey the order of the commander, so he had no choice but to follow him today. Unexpectedly, not long after entering the misty swamp, the two of them were lost in the boundless swamp.

"The ogre tribe at the edge of the Misty Swamp has been in turmoil lately, and some ogres have actually come out of the swamp to attack and plunder the nearby inhabitants, and it is said that this is also the case on Thorm's side," Illo mused. "The goal of this mission is to investigate the cause of the ogre's restlessness, so I think it's better for us to go to the ogre tribe first. ”

"That means you know where the ogre tribe is?" Bai Ji was not familiar with ogres.

"Zhilu Dao, it's been marked on the map. Illo nodded.

"Do you know how to get there?" asked Bai Ji, looking at Illo, who was frowning.

"The problem is," Illo scratched his head with a wry smile. "I don't know where we are on the map right now. ”

At the same time, their commander, Allegri, had also arrived in the capital of Anlan, the Green River Valley.

Anfen District, Grand Ducal Mansion.

Dressed in a white casual dress, Onesha sat in her study and looked through the papers on the table. Anlan stretches for thousands of years, and the great dukes of all dynasties have encouraged agriculture and commerce, not heavy military construction, and relying on the excellent topography of the Green River Valley can basically ensure the safety of the principality. This made them quite famous among the people, but it also planted the root of being swallowed up by the Church of Light.

It was simply not annexed for long. Onessa has taken advantage of the chaos within the Church of Light and is unable to take care of it, and led the "Fire Demon Knight" to successfully restore the country. After this, the former ministers of the principality returned and soon established an efficient bureaucracy. Their experience and enthusiasm make Onisha's daily work much easier.

For example, now, although it is a review of documents, she only needs to review the general direction, or simply approve a "may" is enough.

This worked. Although it was simple and not brain-intensive, it made her a little bored. I'm always distracted for some reason.

While flipping through the pages, the words "violet" suddenly came into her eyes, which shocked her spirits, and she hurriedly picked out the document and carefully distinguished, and found that it was a report from the Ministry of Intelligence.

After a moment of browsing, Onessa couldn't help frowning. According to the report. Allegri, the "Count of Violet", negotiated with representatives of the "Flywheel" merchant group, and it seemed that some agreement had been reached. But the reason for her frown was not this, according to the regulations, this information that could not be confirmed and the lower level of secrecy should not be placed on her table.

"Someone. Call Andrey. She beckoned, the document in her hand, not knowing what she was thinking.

The young André was her bodyguard and one of the rising political stars within the duchy during the restoration process. He was young and handsome, capable, and noble-born, and he was one of the first officials to follow Onisha, and he assisted himself very well in the process.

Similarly, Onesha also gave him a good treatment. The Grand Duke's bodyguard is a low-ranking but important position, responsible for the collation and selection of confidential documents of the Grand Duke, and at the same time in charge of the Grand Duke's seal, and can participate in the discussion and advice of all important matters. Let him hold this position, and Onesha has already groomed him as the successor of the consuls.

"Your Highness, are you looking for me?" The handsome civil official, who was about thirty years old, walked into the study and hugged his chest and made a knightly salute. He has deep brown hair and eyes, and wears a blue uniform embroidered with gold patterns, looking handsome and elegant. If Illo had been present, he would have found out that this Andre was the same envoy at the wedding of Nacini, representing the Duchy of Anlan.

"You put this report on my desk?" Onisha stared at him with a blank face.

"Yes, Your Highness. Andrei didn't deny it, nodding yes.

"You should know that this kind of low-level report, and there is no confirmation of authenticity at all, should not come to me. Onesha said.

"I just wanted to remind Your Highness that you must maintain control over the Count Violet," André explained, "and given the importance of the Path of the Light to the Duchy, this report could have been raised to the highest level. Representatives of the 'Flywheel' merchant group have also come to the Green River Valley, but we have cleverly refused, and the behavior of the 'Count Violet' can easily cause extraneous complications and endanger the safety of the trade route. ”

"I don't need you to remind you of this," Onisha said with a slight frown, "Besides, I don't remember ordering the Ministry of Intelligence to pay attention to who Allegri was talking to,"

"We think that this is very necessary from the perspective of the safety of the principality," Andre looked up, his eyes a little inexplicable, "and we all think that His Highness's concern for the 'Count Violet' is really a bit excessive." In Norman City a few days ago, the envoy of the 'Earl of Violet' had already acted in a way that had caused displeasure among the top of Snowton, but His Highness had rejected our report of sanctioning him. ”

"What do you think?" repeated Onissa in a cold voice, staring at him and asking, "What do you mean by 'you'?"

"I think most of the officials and nobles think so," Andre said calmly, "Whether it's the number of Count Violet's private soldiers, or His Highness's decision to withdraw the army that controls the 'Path of Lights' without the consent of the Council of Elders, and put it under Allegri's control, we are very burdened—"

"Is this your concern?" Onissa interrupted with a cold look. She looked a little annoyed, threw the document in her hand at Andre, and snorted, "In the future, you don't have to be so clever to be so smart, you can step down." ”

"Your Highness, I-" Andre was about to say something, but Onessa glared at him and said angrily, "Stand down!"

Andrei didn't dare to say anything more, picked up the papers and walked out of the study in a few steps.

Onetsha sighed, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes.

When he first returned to the country, he focused on the army, so he handed over the affairs of the principality to these civilian officials. As the situation became clearer, the tensions gradually eased, and they began to stir up. Until now, although the military is still in her hands, they have begun to reach out to other powers outside of government.

And because of the intricate power relationship behind them, even if they are so out of line, they still can't do anything, which is really a bit aggrieved. And as far as Andrei himself is concerned, the goal of this rather ambitious young man seems to be not only the power of the principality, but also his celibate self.

While thinking about it, the footsteps suddenly came again, and Onesha, who thought it was Andre, waved her hand in annoyance and snorted, "Didn't you say that you should step down?"

"Your Highness," the guard who hurried in was a little confused, and knelt down on one knee and said, "Your Highness, Count Violet asks to see you." ”

"Oh?...... I know," Onisha sat up upright, hesitated for a moment, and nodded, "Let him in." ”

When Allegri walked into the study, Onisha had already added a new green shawl, which looked much more solemn.

"What's wrong with you?

"Your Excellency, please be careful of your words and deeds. Onisha said coldly.

"Huh?" Allegri's eyes widened, a little puzzled, "what words and deeds to pay attention to?"

"You should call me 'Your Highness', and I haven't even sat you down. Onetsha snorted with a frown.

"Oh," Allegri nodded in understanding, and said with a smile, "Your Highness, do you have a fever today?"

"You-" Onisha shook her head helplessly, puffing out, "Tell me, what are you here for?"

"I'm here to plead guilty," Allegri laughed, but he didn't have any sense of guilt on his face, and took a sip from the teacup on the table, "I'm very sorry for Illo's behavior. ”

"You don't even have the slightest shame to say that you are here to plead guilty?" Onisha said sarcastically, "Forget it, you must have other things, just say something." ”

"Your Highness is really discerning," Allegri said with a grin, "Actually, I have an idea about the cooperation request of the 'Flywheel' merchant group......

Onisha listened patiently to him and nodded, "Your method is very good, but there are still many factors that hinder whether it can be implemented." ”

"Snowton, for his part, probably won't refuse," thinking that she was worried about Nacchini's obstruction, Allegri hurriedly explained, "The opening of transportation lines will have a great effect on commercial exchanges, and Nacini will not fail to see it." ”

"No, it's not Snowton," Onessa sighed, glanced at him, and finally said slowly, "Forget it, I'll try to make it work, you can rest assured." (To be continued......)

PS: (1st Update)