Everyone listened to Elrens's answer and couldn't help but be stunned. This great hero of the war actually fell asleep in such an important meeting, and he didn't think anything about it, what was the situation? Cleo was even more angry, Ellens this guy, obviously only cared about flirting with Duoshi, but he lied to people that he was too sleepy to hear the words of the queen mother, it was too hateful, and he would never pay attention to him in the future!

Queen Mother Olympias shook her head, feeling a little embarrassed by the dragon's answer, she had no choice but to elaborate again: "That's right, we have recently received two reliable pieces of information, both of which may have a very negative impact on the situation of the battle. The first is that since the Nicaean announced the re-establishment of Eastern Rome, the Slavic Bears in the Ice and Snow Continent have strengthened their ties with them, and it is said that they have reached an alliance and will send troops to support them at any time. The second is that Western Rome has been in a lot of changes recently, and it is likely that they will also send troops to participate in the war! The Slavic Bear Clan is not terrible to participate in the war, they have to face the Hot Springs Pass from the south of the Ice and Snow Continent, just like Holy Rome and Eastern Rome, we just need to hold on to this place with all our might, so we don't have to worry too much. Western Rome, on the other hand, is different from us, and they may send a fleet across the Adriatic Sea at any time to land at any point in the southern Balkans, so that we are simply unable to guard against it! Once Western Rome is sure to enter the war, we will be in a great passivity!"

Elrens frowned and asked: "Why did Western Rome want to go to war? It doesn't seem to be beneficial to the Holy See to do this, could it be that your intelligence is biased, even if they have any changes, they may not necessarily be aimed at us!"

Olympias shook his head and said, "I don't know why the Holy See decided to go to war. But there should be no problem with the intelligence, and even if it is possible that it is just a misunderstanding, we must be prepared just in case!"

Western Rome was a theocratic state with a loose interior. Politically, it was headed by the Bright Sky Holy See, and secular power was divided among the great feudal princes who were mainly the three families. On the surface, these feudal lords did not dare to disobey the orders of the Holy See, but in fact they often disobeyed the law and only cared about expanding their own rights. This chaotic situation has lasted for hundreds of years, and even Pope Gregory VII, who is known for his toughness, is helpless.

The Apennine continent, where Western Rome was located, was across the sea from the Balkans, and even if it was victorious after entering the war, it would be difficult for the papacy, with relatively weak secular power, to exercise real control over it. The territory acquired could only be disposed of in two ways, either by transferring it to Holy Rome or by placing it in the hands of ambitious princes at home. But either way. For the Holy See, it only strengthens its potential opponents, and it is not beneficial at all. Therefore, everyone was puzzled by the news of the decision of the Western Romans to enter the war

After thinking for a while, Cleo spoke, "In this war, Holy Rome betrayed the Latin Kingdom, an ally of the Cult of Lightlight, for its own benefit. The Holy See is also said to be actively involved in this matter. After the fall of the Latin Kingdom. With our assistance, the remnants of the Knights Templar retreated to the mountains of Illyria to establish a new base, and also appealed to the Knights' branches throughout the world. It is said that the branches of the Order were very dissatisfied with the betrayal of the Holy See, which had greatly shaken the prestige of the Holy See, especially in Western Rome, which had a deep relationship with the Order, and the major princes were ready to take the opportunity to challenge the authority of the Holy See. It was probably for this reason that Pope Gregory VII made up his mind to enter the war in order to eradicate the Templar Order's internal trouble. ”

Elrens thought for a moment and then asked, "The Knights Templar have branches in all countries of the world. Especially in the kingdom of Gaul, the power was great, even if the Holy See was able to successfully eliminate the Western Roman and Illyrian order orders. It's also difficult to completely wipe out the other branches scattered in various countries, right?"

The eldest princess shook her head: "I don't know what to do with this." ”

The crowd fell silent again, and after a few more moments, the dragon said, "The Holy See of Bright Heaven has always regarded you Olympian Alliance heretics as a thorn in the flesh, and it is not surprising that they want to take advantage of your heavy losses in the war. In order to prevent them from suddenly crossing the sea and sneaking up on them, I plan to return to Illyria at once, and be prepared to confront them as soon as possible. ”

"You want to return to Illyria?" everyone was stunned when they heard this.

In the previous breakout battle, Elrens shined with his strong strength, set an amazing record, and became a legendary hero in the hearts of Pera's soldiers. The marshals and kings present had unconsciously regarded him as an important factor in the success of the Thermopylae, and with the help of this powerful black dragon and the legendary mage Diogenes second only to Aristotle the Star Traveler, it should not be difficult to successfully repel the enemy. But if Elrens decides to leave, no matter how strong Diorgenes' magic is, he will probably be unable to support himself in front of many masters of the enemy......

Queen Mother Olympias is even more complicated, now she finally has finally grasped the real power of the Olympia Alliance, although everyone is obedient to her on the surface, but in fact it is not completely stable, only because the enemy is currently temporarily united. But if he can't lead everyone to successfully hold on to the most rearmost barrier of Hot Spring Pass, then even if he doesn't die at the hands of the enemy, these marshals and kings in front of him will definitely abandon him immediately.

On the contrary, as long as he can lead everyone to defend the hot springs pass, and even kill and injure a large number of enemy troops, and then recapture Pera in one fell swoop, then he can establish absolute prestige, and no one in the Olympian Alliance will dare to disobey his orders from now on, and the Ajid family can successfully survive the crisis of not having a male heir, so that Cleoli will become the next female emperor!

And the key to all this is whether she can hold the hot spring pass, losing Ellens is equivalent to losing a big boost, and the consequences are unpredictable!

Everyone looked at each other for a long time, and Cleo couldn't help but ask, "Have you really decided to go back to Illyria?"

Elrens smiled and replied, "That's right! ”

"But...... Hot Springs Pass is the main battlefield related to the overall situation. Princess Celestia gritted her teeth and said, "The enemy now has the help of the Slavic Bears, who are brave and aggressive, and they are strong, and together with the armies of Holy Rome and Nicaea, they have an absolute advantage in numbers. If you lose here, the Olympia League will lose all hope of winning!

The evil dragon nodded: "I know this, but the terrain of Hot Springs Pass is dangerous, the defense is strong, we are also strong and well-prepared, and the strength of the Radiant Banner Diogenes is not under me, it should not be difficult to block the enemy." But it is not easy to defend against Western Rome, your Olympian League has a vast coastline in the south, but its maritime power in the Adriatic Sea is very weak. The Western Romans are free to land and attack at any time and place they want, but you can only defend passively and run for your life! If the Western Roman army succeeds in gaining a stronghold in the south and then increases its forces to invade, you will suffer an even worse defeat from the enemy!"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but nod their heads. It was not difficult to hold back the enemy army at Thermopylae, but it was tricky to guard against a sea attack by the Western Romans, and if they were to land in the empty south and then invade in a big way, the consequences would be absolutely catastrophic.

The eldest princess also knew that Elrens was right, but as the commander of the Central Floating Fleet, she would definitely not be able to leave Hot Springs Pass at this critical moment. But her relationship with Ellens has developed rapidly recently, and it is a period of passionate love, seeing that the lover has decided to leave, and I don't know when we will be able to see each other again, I naturally feel very reluctant. She struggles between national interests and private feelings, and is very conflicted inside.

As the so-called knowing daughter Mo Ruomu, Olympias saw Cleo's expression in her eyes, she already knew about her daughter's feelings, but in fact, she didn't agree with it very much in her heart, of course, it was not easy to stop it in Elrens's face. For the Queen Mother, although Elrens is powerful, it is difficult to change the tide of the war by himself after all, so it is better for Cleo to marry the monarch or crown prince of a large country, so that he can get the full assistance of the other party, and even turn the tide of the war immediately.

At this time, after several marshals and kings thought for a while, Leonidas, the king of Sparta, asked: "Your Excellency, our Sparta is strategically located at the southern tip of the Balkans, and if the Western Romans really plan to cross the sea and attack us, Sparta will probably bear the brunt." I'm very worried about this, and I don't know how you plan to defend yourself against the other side, and if you need it, we're here to help!"

Elrence smiled and said: "It's very simple, to deal with Western Rome, it is definitely not possible to rely on the passive defense of the army on the long coastline, the key is the navy!"

Everyone nodded their heads, and Leonidas asked, "But our fleet in the Adriatic Sea is very small in number and old, and it will be difficult to fight against Western Rome with this strength......

(To be continued......)