On carefree days, time always flies. When the golden leaves of the many trees scattered all over the academy fell to the ground with the cold wind, the final exam, which was the end of the year in the Garden of Hope, was approaching.

For Alicia, this kind of exam can be passed with a casual response. So the little Lori who never needed to review became the most leisurely person in the soy sauce department, and lived an undisciplined life of hugging her daughter and touching her sister and rubbing Ji You's flirting with boys every day - it should have been like this, but it turned out that it was just a delusion.

It's still the kind that can be easily shredded with just a stack of files.

"Well, Her Majesty. Did I do anything that made you unhappy?" As soon as she pushed open the door of the room of the soy sauce department, she was sitting on the sofa and holding her little daughter who seemed to never grow up to read her a book with the content of a certain evil eye, Gothic Lori transformed into a horse monkey soju, and used its incomparably powerful and terrifying cursed power to kill gods and demons and save the world by the way, although others knew that this was not right, and it was going to ruin their childhood, but because they were busy reviewing, they all gave her Alicia who chose to ignore her, and Anqi, who stared at her fiercely, couldn't help sweating and asked cautiously, " Or did I open the door the wrong way?"

"You might as well just kick in the door. Alicia pouted angrily, "That would be more like the legendary Everyday Destroyer." ”

Angel, who didn't know what kind of mine she had stepped on, had to touch the back of her head and laugh.

Knowing very well in her heart, Angel would never rush to review in this very precious time before the graduation exam, but instead came to play daily with herself and others, and Alicia closed the book in her hand, put Remy, who had already fallen asleep listening to the story, to the side, and after settling down, she said, "OK." Sister Angel. What the hell is going on? For you to come to me even if you give up revision, there must be a situation on the front line, right?"

was burying their heads in the books, and when they heard this, they couldn't help but raise their heads and show a look of concern.

"That's true, that's right. "Angel took out the papers in her arms and unfolded," Admiral Francis said in his report. Since the end of October, many Dark Empire warships have been spotted in the waters around Wailing Bay and several nearby Alliance-controlled bases. These are small, extremely fast ships, the purpose of which is clearly reconnaissance. Although there has been no attack so far, the Admiral believes that this is only a brief calm before the storm, and he hopes that Your Majesty will have enough warships on the Western Continent to support the front line at any time. ”

"Rejected. ”

"Huh?" said Angel, who was suddenly interrupted, so shocked that even the papers fell on the floor, "Your Majesty." What did you just say?"

"I said 'dismissal,' do you have any comments?" said Alicia, leaning back on the couch with her legs folded in her arms.

"No, no, no, please wait. Anqi, who didn't even have time to sort out her thoughts, said with a little confusion. "The big war is coming, if you don't prepare at this time, it's too late to regret it if the alliance's fleet is defeated!"

Sophia, who was sitting at the table with everyone to review, put down the quill pen in her hand, picked up the nearby folding fan and opened it, gently shook it twice on her chest and said, "Well." I think Alicia did the right thing. I would do the same. Because Senior Sister Anqi, you also know that although the alliance has successfully digested some of the underwater warship technology of the Dark Empire, not to mention independent innovation, there is still a long way to go even for imitation. So our fleet is still dominated by surface ships, and the maneuverability of such warships under the influence of storms will be greatly reduced. ”

Alicia nodded and said on the side: "There are very few island bases that the alliance actually controls in the far sea, so I can't see anything for the time being. After defeating the enemy invading fleet near Wailing Bay, we will surely launch a large-scale counteroffensive. At that time, the shortcomings of surface ships in the storm zone will suddenly explode like a plague throughout the fleet. Slow speeds lead to delays in fighters, and high energy consumption increases the burden of resupply. The fragility of the ship increases the instability of the battleship in battle. Unless the storm in the open sea suddenly stops, I don't plan to build new surface ships. It will also not allow the existing fleet to penetrate too deep into enemy areas. It was not a counteroffensive, but the alliance was consuming itself in disguise. ”

After the explanation of the two, An Qi finally understood the reason: "I see, your subordinates understand your intentions." But what about the upcoming Battle of the Wailing Gulf, in case the fleet is routed......

"Three aerial warships, plus Yura's Deep Sea Dragon. If the other side has the kind of powerful force that can defeat them, even if we send a fleet of hastily built not only the equipment on it, but also the crew of the incomparably new rookie-class battleships, it will not be of much use, and it will only be a pure gift of heads. Alicia waved her hand and picked up the black tea ceremony in front of her, "And I don't think the other party will attack in a short time, most likely until the winter vacation." ”

“...... May I ask you that this is what you have always inferred from the author's consistent adherence to the royal road that makes people speechless and look at the sky because the bad guys always pick you out to make trouble during the holidays, and then you happen to pass by and beat you into a pig's head?"

Little Lori, who was sipping tea, sprayed the black tea directly onto the opposite wall.

Elysia, who was trying to clear her airways, took two deep breaths and gave a thumbs up to the guards in front of her, "Senior Sister Anqi, you have summed it up so brilliantly!"

"No, it's just a meme that any discerning person can see. ”

"However, this time, I don't think the enemy should have come to cooperate with me under the author's arrangement. Alicia's face suddenly darkened as she spoke, "Because one of their campaign objectives is most likely to include destroying or defeating the Sky Fire Phoenix to kill or capture me. I don't know what the other party is going to do, but if it were him, there was no reason why he wouldn't make some fuss when I broke away from the escort and flew out......"

Although the voice behind the little Lori became smaller and quieter, and finally turned into mumbling. Sophia still heard very clearly, and she immediately asked eagerly, "Wait, Alicia. Listen to what you just said. Do you have some special information?"

"Well, it's a little bit, but it's not very exact. "I don't have any proof, but I always have a hunch in my heart. The enemy we will face this time is definitely very tricky, and the slightest negligence can cause irreparable defeat. ”

Sophia couldn't help but show a surprised expression: "Ahhhh But it's the first time I've seen you be so sure of someone. Tell me, who is that imaginary enemy in your mind?"

"Ulrik, who spent hundreds of years establishing the demons' aggressive strategic superiority by carrying out the elaborate and imposing battle plan of eroding and occupying all of Tyranmere and concocting hurricanes to cut off the maritime links between the three continents, or his military advisor. It's our opponent this time. ”

The air in the room of the soy sauce department instantly froze.

Although Alicia said that this guy who was wise enough to be a demon was just her hypothesis, and in fact it may not exist, and there is indeed no evidence to confirm Lori's hypothesis - but her speculation about how the demons acted in the first place is so consistent with the facts that she can't find the slightest flaw or suspicion, as if the demons really acted according to the plan she said and caused the current situation. I can't help but feel a burst of sweat hair standing on end.

So even if you don't want to. Everyone also subconsciously produced such a negative image of a high-IQ old demon with a short stature and a face always full of evil and treacherous smiles if it weren't for a blonde Lori.

It's perfect as the final boss who can transform into the second stage, or the second boss who guards the door to the final boss's room......

Ahem, let's get down to business.

Sophia was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then stared at Alicia and asked solemnly, "Are you sure?"

"Sure. Regardless of how I guessed it, this time the enemy had already reached us with his claws before most of us knew it. Alicia gently grabbed her scalp and sighed, "Well, don't be too nervous. That guy's goal is only me, and if he can design to kill me or exile me back in the middle of the campaign, both the Birea Empire and the newly formed alliance will fall into temporary chaos, and then the Dark Empire's war of aggression will be very easy. So I'm just going to be careful. ”

Even Chasi, who has never expressed much opinion on this kind of thing, couldn't help but interject: "Wait a minute. Elysia. Are you saying that the real purpose of the enemy's campaign is only to kill or capture you, and that the battle between fleets is secondary?"

"If the sacrifice of a fleet can be exchanged for the head of the opponent's spiritual leader, and the enemy camp will be devastated from then on. I wouldn't hesitate to do so. Sophia half-covered her mouth with a folding fan and said in a cold voice, "What does Alicia mean to the people of the entire Western Continent now, Chassi, I think you should know best as a civilian." Can you imagine what it would have been like for the people to hear that she had died on the battlefield or had been captured by the enemy?"

Chasi shuddered.

"Don't worry. Alicia waved her hand next to her and persuaded her, "Since I have already guessed the enemy's intentions, I will naturally deal with it carefully." It's a big deal, I'm not going anywhere on the Christgae. ”

"Even so, you're definitely thinking of using yourself as a bait to annihilate or crush the enemy fleet, right?" Sophia slanted over a pair of beautiful eyes and looked at the embarrassed little Lori with disdain, "After dealing with you for such a long time, who doesn't know what kind of character you are? Since the enemy wants to eat you, you will definitely plan to use this opportunity to eat the opponent's fleet, even if you risk your life." After all, despite having three aerial warships and two artifact-class weapons, the Alliance still lags behind the Dark Empire in terms of overall warship technology, and destroying enemy warships here as much as possible will make it easier for a counterattack in the future. Am I right?"

"Hahaha, Icarus, look, the moon outside the window is so round. ”

"Master, it's daytime. The Queen of the Sky ignored Lori's attempts to change the subject, and replied earnestly.

"I'll go. Will you die if you cooperate a little!?" said Alicia angrily, touching the bridge of her nose, "Well, you really don't have to worry too much. I'll definitely be armed and ready to go into battle when the time comes. Even if they really have the ability to knock down the Sky Fire Phoenix, wouldn't there still be mercury lamps and Icarus following me? Not to mention that I can fly myself, and the other party who can only stay underwater will not be able to catch me. ”

“...... Speaking of which, there are really a lot of girls around you who can fly. Sophia couldn't help but cover her face with black lines and said, "Even the Protoss has been defeated by you in the sky, and I'm afraid there will be no one in this world who can catch you in the sky." I see, then you go ahead. Be careful, don't be in full view of the main gun, hit the body of the fuselage, and explode in the air, and then emerge from the flames in the form of a charcoal black birdman. ”

Angel coughed vigorously to interrupt Imrith, who was full of doubts next to her, who was about to ask "Why do you call your sister a birdman", and continued through the file: "Then what follows is good news. The goblin patriarch, Lord Arad, sent a report. They have fully mastered the technology related to energy compression weapons, and they have now produced a finished product for testing......"

"Let me guess. Alicia raised her hand and scrambled, "That knock-off exploded after it penetrated a patrol boat-level shield?"

"Nope. In fact, its first test launch at that time did not hit at all. Angel looked at the document in her hand and said embarrassedly, "Later, it was found out that some careless goblin had reversed the line. The second time was unsuccessful, as the goblins didn't replace the reverse-connected wire, but just took it back to the right place and hurriedly test-fired. As a result, the already damaged line was burned directly. ”

Sophia stepped forward and patted Alicia on the shoulder and comforted, "Think about it." Elysia. At least they didn't turn that thing into a crystal bomb and destroy the entire Institute. ”

"Destroy your sister! If they dare to play like this again in the future, the old lady will have to peel off their skins when she goes back!" "It's just because of the needs of the war that I deliberately invested more budget in military research projects, and those dwarf winter melons dared to blatantly squander the funds I allocated to them? ”

Arad in the distance suddenly shuddered for no reason.

"That, Her Majesty. Angel quietly wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and carefully reminded, "I should have said this was good news before, right?"

"Ah, indeed. Could it be that the goblins succeeded in their third test firing?"

"Yes, and quite successfully. Angel couldn't help but smile with joy as she spoke, "Lord Arad said in his report that the new energy compression weapon was designed according to the standards of the secondary cannon. Even then, it penetrated the shield of the corvette class with continuous fire in less than five minutes. It seems that there is still room for improvement, but there is no problem with just fitting it directly to the battleship. ”

Hearing this, Alicia suddenly changed from anger to excitement: "Great! Let Arad immediately start designing the main gun." Aim to replace some of the warships in the base in Wailing Bay on the spot before winter officially begins. ”

"He's already doing that. However, Your Majesty, wouldn't it be more efficient to have a small number of warships return to the Western Continent in rotation for rearmament?"

Little Lori raised her index finger and shook it gently: "No." Now that Wailing Bay is under the watchful eye of the enemy, if the withdrawal of some of the warships leads to a decrease in the garrison of the base, it may be that Ulrik or his advisors will seize the opportunity to fight back, and even launch a surprise attack to capture Yura and the Deep Sea Dragon. In that case, we will lose before we fight, and we cannot afford to take this risk in any way. ”

"I see. Angel nodded in understanding, "That's all I have to report." Do you have any other instructions?"

"Nope. Alicia said and beckoned to the girl knight, "Don't be busy, Sister Angie. Although I know that you have a lot of things to deal with when you are about to graduate, since it is rare to come here once, it is not too late to sit down and have a cup of tea, right?"

Angel didn't refuse, and after finding an empty chair and sitting down, Ba Asami nearby quickly brought her a cup of black tea.

"How is it, Senior Sister Anqi. It's the middle of November now, how are you preparing for your graduation exam?" Alicia asked as she put her daughter into her arms with a non-rude expression that was no etiquette at all.

"Ah, no problem, I have absolute confidence!"

"But time is really fast, and in a blink of an eye, you're going to graduate. Little Lori couldn't help but sigh softly, "Then again, senior sister." What do you plan to do after graduation?"

"What are you doing?" Angel's face was suddenly full of inexplicability, "Of course I am the head of your Guards Knights." ”

“...... Can't you have a little bit of romantic and poetic thoughts like 'I want to be a young girl painter with zero self-care ability after graduation' or 'be a troubadour traveling the continent'? )