In the face of one defeat after another, Parsa has become angry. On the morning of the first day of the year 524 of the Kingdom Calendar, he summoned all the leaders of the Five Dragons of Qi to the court to discuss the matter.

"Ahem, ahem...... Actually, a few months ago, I wanted to convene you for a good Imperial Council. But you captains seem to be busy all of you, and you only get together when the New Year comes?" Parsa sat on the throne with a strange look in her eyes.

The throne room is a sea of jewels, rich furs and brilliant brocades. The ministers and ladies of the floating city gathered at the back of the hall, standing under the high windows outside the court, pushing each other like housewives in the vegetable market.

Since it was the first day of the new year, Parsa's courtiers tried their best to compete today. Many of the nobles were dressed in luxurious feather robes, and the strange and exaggerated costumes made them look like giant birds eager to take off. And then there is the bishop of the Church, whose crown glows with rainbow light with the crystals of his crown every time he moves. Around his throne, courtiers and priests shone brightly in goose-down gowns with golden stripes. Bring a touch of splendor to the royal palace, which has always maintained a dark and cold tone since Parsa's accession to the throne. Even the ladies and mothers and daughters of the court counts wore dresses made of flannel and fur to complement each other, and the leaders of the Five Dragons stood closest to the throne on a bright red carpet trimmed with gold trim. Parsa sat above them all, dressed in a swarthy brocade robe with sapphires inlaid with a black cloak and a heavy gold crown on his head.

He glanced around the entire court hall and found that there seemed to be something important missing: "Kai!"

"Your Majesty, what do you command?" said Kay, who stood out of his seat and knelt down on one knee in front of Parsa.

"Where's Bai'o? Why didn't that guy come again?" called Parsa.

"Actually, I don't know where Lord Bai Ao is!" Kai replied, "I also visited his mansion in Floating City last night. At that time, only Longvova was in the mansion. He said that Lord Bai Ao had gone out on his mount again. Before leaving, he also instructed that all meetings that required the head of the Five Dragons Knights to attend should be attended by his subordinates. ”

"Longfu Vova, that's ridiculous!" Parsa, who was sitting on the throne, smiled coldly, "Isn't Wava a groom of the Bai Ao family?"

"But His Majesty, now that Lord Baiao's mount has been replaced by a white dragon, Wava insists that he is a dragon man. Kay replied respectfully.

"This kind of boring thing is not my concern. I just want to know where this guy has gone?" Parsa shouted. This roar suddenly became silent under the originally chaotic high window.

"Your Majesty, I really don't know where the head of the regiment is. Kay said.

"As the head of the White Dragon Knights of the Empire, he has hardly fought a single battle for the Empire in the past few years, and he has left it all to his subordinates. What do I want him to do with such a leader?" Parsa laughed.

"Your Majesty, Lord Bai Ao has told us before that he has no interest in fighting between people. Unless there's an opponent at the rank of Commander of the Order, don't bother him. He said it was fun to play with the legendary dragon. Kay stood up.

"Haha, Bai Ao is really conceited. However, this time I met a fairly strong opponent in Flame Chase City, and I wonder if he will be interested. Suddenly, Schroeder burst into laughter.

"Are you talking about the mysterious man with the bronze sword you fought in the first place, Lord Schroeder?" Kay turned to look at Schroeder.

"Haha, that's right, that's the guy. I could feel his strong fighting spirit, not inferior to any of our regimental commanders. And it seems to smell like an acquaintance. ”

"Ahem, ahem...... Lord Schroeder, now that we are above the court, please maintain due respect to His Majesty the King. This is not a tavern in the city, so please refrain from discussing anything that is not relevant to this topic. Ecbeldo, one of the three major magicians of the Black Dragon Knights on the side, looked at Schroeder.

"Schroeder, now that old fellow from Frem has retaken the province of Isaro. The Kidd brothers are nowhere to be found, and how long will it take for you Red Dragon Knights to recuperate before they can re-raise their forces and launch a new offensive against Flame City. ”

"I'll have to ask Einstein about this," Schroeder said, rubbing his head, "due to the sudden eruption of Mount Izaro, most of our fighters of the Red Dragon Knights were buried by the rocks. You must know that our Red Dragon Knights are the strongest mechanized troops in the Empire, and these mechanized people are our most important combat force. Now Einstein is working on a new batch of fighter planes, and I estimate that it will be a long time before he is ready. ”

"Is that so?" said Ecbertor with a slight smile toward Schroeder.

"Believe it or not, anyway, the current Red Dragon Knights need to be rebuilt to regain their combat strength, and that hellish place in Isaro won't let us go there for the time being. Schroeder yawned, "During the days I spent at the foot of the volcano, I took off my armor every night, and the sweat on my body felt like I was swimming in the water." ”

"Since the Red Dragon Knights are not capable of continuing to fight for the time being, what about the other knights?" Parsa glanced at Kai and Miranda under the throne.

"Your Majesty, our Blue Dragon Knights have been fighting at sea for many years, and the soldiers are also quite tired. Moreover, after the two battles of Mallory and Mick Island, our army suffered heavy losses, and many warships were damaged, and it was not suitable for war at the moment. Miranda stepped forward and said. Today, Miranda was a little different from usual, wearing a golden armor: a gold plate of steel inlaid with intricate gold swirls, a ring of sunburst diamonds around her shoulders, and a long, heavy white cloak on her shoulders, making her look particularly heroic.

"Mistress Miranda! Roger's pirates have been rampant in recent years, frequently appearing in the waters of the Garo Sea and the Miro Sea. Parsa looked at her and said, "Your Blue Dragon Knights have failed in repeated encirclements and suppressions, and the last two heavy battles have almost been wiped out. Who do you think should be responsible for this?"

"As the leader of the Blue Dragon Knights, I am willing to take full responsibility for the defeat. Miranda frowned.

"Why should you bear it?" said Accabeldo, smiling suddenly.

"Hmph, whatever you do!" Miranda glared at him.

"Then I'll tell you what I think, Mistress Miranda. Parsa smiled with her trademark eerie smile, "You must be tired of all these years of working tirelessly for the Empire, fighting everywhere. Why don't you just go home and rest first?The position of head of the Blue Dragon Knights was originally your husband, Lord Roger. But he has not been heard from for all these years, and you have temporarily acted as the head of the regiment. Since you're just an agent, I can arrange for someone else to replace you, so you can have a good rest!"

Parsa stepped down from the throne and greeted Miranda. He snapped his fingers in the court, and a random attendant dragged a plate to the hall. On the plate is a gold medal inlaid with a rose motif carved from a sapphire. "I have heard that you have the reputation of the Ice Rose, and in gratitude for your long service to the Empire," Parsa declared, "I give you this as you are about to leave office." ”

"Your Majesty," said Miranda, "the Blue Dragon Knights are not good for the pirates, and I deserve your reward, so I should leave it to your other loyal subordinates." ”

"Hmph, how dare a retiring acting head refuse the kindness of His Majesty the King?" said Axbeldo, whose eyes were fixed on Miranda.

There was an instant commotion under the high window.

"Ah, Your Majesty, this is to remove Miranda!"

"After Miranda-sama leaves office, who will become the acting head of the Blue Dragon Knights?"

"I think it should be Lord Thunder Fist, right? he is now the most prestigious figure in the Blue Dragon Knights besides Lord Miranda. ”

"I don't think so! Didn't the king appoint a deputy commander to the Blue Dragon Knights a few years ago?

"Who is this deputy commander? How come I've never seen one!"

"No one has ever seen him for what he really is. I remember people calling him the Blue Ghost!"

In the face of Akbel's rebuke, Miranda smiled softly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me freedom." I can finally find time to find out my husband's whereabouts!" With that, she suddenly pulled her crystal sword from her waist.