At night, in the royal palace of the Elven Empire.

The nine leaders of the border defense mercenary group under the Elven Empire gathered at the empress's secret dinner with their henchmen.

They were all summoned by the queen and rushed back as fast as they could.

The Elven Empire is going to war, how can they, as the last army of the nominal Empire, not care.

Not to mention, they are on the border of the empire at this moment, and they are also the last force that the empire can take in a short period of time.

The attitude of these people will determine whether the first step of the Elven Empire can be carried out smoothly.

If the first step fails, then there is no way to talk about the follow-up plan.

However, judging from their faces, the leaders of these elven mercenary groups did not seem to approve of the war plan this time.

After all, they were active on the front lines of the Empire's borders all year round.

The gap between the enemy and the enemy is naturally much clearer than those greenhouse flowers in China.

Before the dinner began, they had already held a small meeting in private, and they must find a way to stop the elven empire's suicide.

"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"

With the sound of the waiter's voice, the Elven Empress, Her Royal Highness the Princess, Wright, and Lilith in a black evening dress all appeared at the banquet.

The leaders stood up and saluted, and the empress took Wright and the others to sit down, and then waved her hand to the leaders.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's so hard all the way, don't stand all of them, sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The regimental commanders sat down one after another, but everyone did not say a word.

Although they are away all the year round, they still have a sense of awe for the empress of the empire from the depths of their souls.

Just as the atmosphere of the banquet repeatedly fell to the freezing point, the Elven Empress suddenly clapped her hands.

"Looks like everyone is hungry and listless. That's not going to work! Come on, let's start with a dessert. ”

As soon as these words came out, the regiment commanders looked at each other.

The elves have always been a symbol of nobility and elegance, and they have always regarded themselves as such.

In terms of dining etiquette, it is even more cumbersome, not to mention this kind of dinner banquet hosted by the empress herself.

Suddenly a dessert, what is this new way to play?

Before the regimental commanders could react, the waiters came up with plates covered with lids and gently placed them in front of each regimental commander.

In front of Wright and others, there was none.

Obviously, this dessert was specially prepared for them.

Looking at the so-called dessert in front of them, everyone couldn't guess what medicine Her Majesty was selling in the gourd for a while, so they didn't dare to act rashly.

"Let's open it all and take a look."

Seeing that these people did not move, the empress waved her hand gently.

The regimental commanders were apprehensive, but in this palace, they did not dare to openly disobey the empress's orders.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The leaders opened the lid one after another, only to find that there was no dessert on the plate at all, but a contract.

"It is! Personally issued by the Church of the Light! Mainland business certificate! ”

"Is this the official business contract approved by the legendary Holy Light Chamber of Commerce? Is this true? ”

"It's true! I once saw this thing in the hands of a human merchant.

However, what he has in his hands has an age limit. What is written on this one is, it is valid forever! ”

The leaders of the regiment were suddenly shocked by the paperwork on the plate, perhaps the elves in the elven empire did not know what this small contract meant.

But they knew it was a hen that laid golden eggs! It symbolizes power and status!

To put it simply, even if the Empress had a contract and the Elven Empire's Chancellor of Finance appointed for them to choose, they would 100% choose this contract.

With it, not to mention that the elven empire exchequer needs to look at their faces.

Even human nations should be courteous.

This kind of thing! It was served on a plate!

What other desserts are you talking about!?

"The commanders of the legions have worked hard all these years outside, defending the frontier while also solving the economic difficulties of the empire.

I have always remembered your achievements.

I have always seen the grievances you have suffered.

Before, the empire was in turmoil, and there were indeed some scruples, and I apologize to you.

Now, the Elven Empire will never treat everyone badly again!

These deeds are only compensation for your past debts.

Please...... Be sure to take it, yes! ”

Wright, who was sitting next to her, was suddenly a little speechless, and said that elves are naturally intelligent, how can they still stumble according to the words?

"Your Majesty, where did you get this?"

"Yes, there are only about twenty of these things in the entire continent! Moreover, the vast majority of it is in the hands of human merchants. ”

"I've tried to apply for a temporary lease before, but I couldn't even get through someone's door......"

Looking at the enthusiastic group leaders, the Elven Empress showed a smile that she had not seen for a long time.

This smile comes from the bottom of my heart!

For so many years, the Elven Empress has been reluctant to meet with the leaders of these border mercenary groups.

Because their existence is like the most hideous scar on the face of the Elven Empire, a symbol of the complete decline of the Elven Empire.

But on the other hand, she has to rely on these people to maintain security and stability at the border.

Such a contradictory mood eventually evolved into a state of out-of-sight and tranquillity.

Even in order to make themselves completely at ease, the elven empress and other high-ranking members of the empire have already tacitly forgotten these legions.

People are like that.

You know she's paying for you, and you know she's suffering for you.

But you can't even care about her, but in the end you can only forget about each other.

At this moment of looking at the happy smiling faces of the legion commanders, the elven queen suddenly had a sense of joy that a down-and-out person suddenly made a fortune and returned to her hometown to feast on the people who helped her back then!

Really, there is a cool time!

"Ahem!"

Seeing that the Elven Empress's face was flushed and immersed in this strange emotion, Wright had to cough lightly twice and motioned for her to follow the script.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have called you here today, in addition to compensating you for your achievements in defending the empire over the years, there are still important things I want to hear your opinions."

The Elven Empress took the opportunity to pull the topic back: "I believe you have also heard some news through their respective channels.

Yes, the First Empire of mankind has been removed from the Holy Subject State by the Church of Light.

And we, the Elven Empire, are ready to mobilize the power of the country to wage war against the First Empire!

Everyone is a soldier stationed at the border all the year round, don't you know what you have to say about this matter? ”

Oppose! Firmly opposed!

Before the dinner began, the heads of the regiments had reached a consensus in private.

However, after eating this dessert appetizer, everyone hesitated all of a sudden.

After all, eating people is soft-mouthed, and taking other people's hands is short.

Moreover, the Elf Empress gave such a big gift with her hands, and she didn't frown.

Suddenly, her image became extremely tall in the eyes of these people.

"The strength of the Elven Empire, compared to the First Empire, is still ...... Some.

If we could, I don't think we should rush to war! ”

"Yes, yes, although the First Empire has been kicked out of the Holy Light Church's Sacred Dependency Sequence. But the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse!

With the strength of the First Empire, if we declare war on it, I am afraid it will be difficult to win. ”

"In my opinion, it is better to wait for the other human empires to go to war with them, and when the First Empire is busy dealing with other enemies, we will wait for the opportunity to go out.

When the time comes, we may be able to achieve victory! ”

Commanders, you say a word to me, although you have taken the benefits, your tone has softened a little.

But in their opinion, the Elven Empire still does not have any possibility of defeating the First Empire.

When all of them finished their opinions, the elven queen smiled and nodded.

Gradually, when they said they were tired, after they had finished speaking. The Elven Queen still did not respond to their comments or questions.

"After dessert, let's serve you some appetizers."

Before the words could be spoken, the waiters reappeared. They walked up with new plates and placed them in front of the elven leaders.

This time, without the Elven Queen calling them, the legionnaires opened the lids one after another.

Sure enough, this time there were still no dishes in it.

On the dinner plate, lies a letter. It's simple, it's unremarkable.

The elven leader picked it up with a puzzled look on his face and opened the envelope.

When they read the contents of the letter, their faces were so frightened that they almost jumped off the table.

"Her Majesty! You are! This letter! ”

"Difficult! Don't! ”

The empress smiled slightly: "Yes, the envelope you are holding in your hand is a piece of information.

While you are back for the dinner, I have sent this information to the nearest city of the First Empire and handed it over to the lord there.

According to the speed at which information is transmitted to the First Empire, I think this important information has now reached the Imperial Court of the First Empire.

Pedrepulos III of the First Empire was probably already gathering his staff and carefully analyzing the information on the letter. ”

"It's too much!"

One of the grumpy legionnaires slapped the letter on the table and glared angrily at the Elven Empress.

"Your Majesty! You're treasonous, you know? ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! Why are you treasonous? ”

"Unexpectedly, the matter of the Elven Empire's war was going to be launched by the First Empire in this way!

You...... What are you doing here? ”

The Elven Empress said expressionlessly: "Of course, it is to cut off all back roads. Let those guys who tried in vain to prevent the empire from going to war completely broke their minds.

To use a human proverb, cook raw rice into rice!

I know you're so angry that you want to kill me!

And what I'm telling you is.

My life doesn't matter.

But this battle, the Elven Empire must fight!

If this battle is not fought, the Elven Empire will not linger for a few days.

This battle was fought, but not won. The Elven Empire will die on the spot!

This battle was fought and won! The Elven Empire is on the road to revival!

Now, there are only three results!

I know that not only you, but also the entire Elven Empire, there are many people who still harbor that childish fantasy!

Forget about those people in the country!

But what about you!

You live on the frontiers of the empire all year round! Obviously the pain is the most felt! It's the clearest way to see it!

Obviously yes! The one who understands the situation of the empire best!

Why! Why do you also have such unrealistic fantasies?

Lie to yourself!

Amusing! Lamentable! Wretched! ”

After the empress roared, she propped her hands on the table and gasped for air.

The heads of the regiment were full of shock, and they subconsciously thought that Her Majesty was too emotional, so they were relieving their emotions.

But Wright and the others knew that Her Majesty had forgotten the words again.

Now it's to relieve the weakness of the heart and cover up the embarrassment by panting, and by the way, think of words.

Suddenly, the Elven Empress turned her back to the leaders.

In such a scene, there is an indescribable sense of solemnity!

But Wright clearly saw that Her Majesty the Empress was quietly looking at the line cheat sheet taken out of the cuff.

"I am, Empress of the Elven Empire.

The king's mission is up to me! I will bear the sins of the king!

The unrealistic fantasies of the people! It's up to me to pierce it!

The Elven Empire has reached the brink of life and death! The only way to give up your illusions is to give up! Get ready to fight!

You don't want to take this step!

Step out from the king! ”

Sonorous and powerful words! Lonely and lonely back! A declaration of compassion and resoluteness!

At this moment, the legionnaires rose from their tables, and then slowly knelt down on one knee and saluted the queen's back.

"I'll wait! I swear to follow Her Majesty to the death! For the elven empire, go to the soup and fire, do not hesitate! Swear to live and die with the Empire! ”

The Elven Empress wiped her tears when she heard this, turned around and smiled brightly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated.

Things are far from being as bad as everyone thinks. I am not unprepared to go to war with the enemy. Come on, come on, everyone sit!

Come on, serve the main course! ”

The elven waiters came over with new plates, and this time the elven leaders couldn't wait for the plates to be placed on the table, so they took the plates in a hurry and couldn't wait to open the lids.

There is no way, allegiance is allegiance, but no one wants to die, not to mention that the fate of the entire elf is at stake.

And in the middle of the plate, there is a whole lot of miscellaneous things.

It looked a little messy, but it made the captains' eyes glow.

Among them, there is an overview table of the data of the first batch of conscriptions, and there are military magic scrolls and magic potions produced by domestic workshops working overtime.

The standard magic pattern equipment is enough to arm soldiers to the teeth.

These things are enough to maximize the elves' individual advantage.

And it also comes with a copy of the Elven Empire's war readiness period of various military industry production estimates.

Seeing these astonishing numbers, these legion commanders realized that the Elven Empire actually had such terrifying combat power.

Perhaps, perhaps it is true, as the Elven Queen said, the Elven Empire may not be without the strength to fight.

"Ladies and gentlemen, can the elven empire turn the crisis into peace, and whether the elven clan can turn the tide of decline and usher in the wave of prosperity.

It's all up to all of you!

Come! Let's fill this cup!

I hope that the next time we meet again, it will be at your celebration banquet! ”

(End of chapter)