The morale-boosting guards quickly devoured the remnants of the Storm Wolf Riders, who had also suffered heavy casualties, and one of the most elite units of humans and orcs ended the brutal battle in the sparsely populated forest.

The elite of the last human beings relied on the superiority of numbers, and at the same time with the help of the high-ring magician, which was able to achieve victory at a tragic price.

But it wasn't over yet, and when Cornelia arrived at the ruined battlefield, she barely had time to comfort the wounded, so she listened to the reports of Sivon and Shatilesa while commanding the defense of the remaining five or six hundred men.

Soon, the simple fortifications were completed with the skillful work of the pro-guards. Although even if it is placed in the Imperial Military Academy, this kind of fortification is not qualified, but it can be done in less than a minute, even if you look at the entire empire, such a force is rare.

Cornelia looked at the four Kylelius on strange mounts, as well as the seven elemental creatures behind them, and said sincerely: "Your Excellency, the enemies from the analysis still depend on your help, please don't care about the consumption of magic materials, we will try our best to collect and replenish them for you." ”

"Of course, that's what I'm supposed to do, and I'm obligated to do it. Kelelius said with a graceful court salute.

"That's so thankful!" Cornelia said.

But then she put on a sad expression, and said to herself in confusion: "Why are we in this place? Why would we encounter the elite Orc Task Force in such a place, or why would these filthy Orcs appear in this place at this time?"

It is important to know that the Wind Wolf Ride of the Orcs is also one of the most important tactical weapons of the Orcs. Without orders, it is easy not to go out at will. And these guys suddenly appeared here, and the inside story is really worth pondering.

Conelia was shocked when she heard this, nodded and said, "That's right, it's very possible, or this is the only possibility, otherwise the orcs wouldn't have sent so many elites to this dangerous forest." ”

But then a new question appeared in Conelia's heart: "Why do these orcs have a clue to this lich ruin, is the clue of the ruin more than the one we know about the ruin? That would be troublesome......"

"It's really troublesome, so there's a good chance we'll encounter stronger enemies. Renier, who had been following her all along, said worriedly.

"No, since the orcs have solved it. Then I don't think there's anything more powerful. Even if you lose more than half. Not everyone in my personal guard can come and pick up cheap ......," Cornelia said confidently.

"No, Your Highness, the biggest thing we need to worry about now is not our combat effectiveness, but a more serious problem...... "Renier said worriedly.

"What's bigger of a problem than the elite troops of the orcs?" Cornelia asked.

"Her Royal Highness. You don't wonder why any orcs would come here at this time?" Renier asked patiently.

"Isn't it for the Lich Ruins?" Cornelia said, confused.

"That's right. For the Lich Ruins indeed. But. Why did they enter here at about the same time as us so coincidentally? They got the clues to the ruins, but they happened to be the same as us, and they decided to start exploring at the same time as we were so close......" Renier analyzed.

In other words, someone deliberately let a large number of ruin clues flow out at the same time, and also calculated the preparation time required for each potential force. Let all the expedition teams come to this forest during this time of Zunjin?" Conelia summed up in shock.

"That's right, although the specific route of travel is not revealed, but the approximate time can still be known to others. Renier spoke softly, and then fell silent.

"You mean......" Conelia said in shock and anger, and she instantly realized who those other people Renier was talking about, as the top secret of the Empire, she was able to know that the Dao was the top of the pyramid of power.

Then Renier didn't speak, just nodded solemnly.

"Damn it, these bastards!" Cornelia read the meaning in her eyes and cursed in a low voice, which was really unexpected in terms of her royal cultivation.

But Kylelius on the side can fully understand her feelings, and the feeling of being betrayed by his own people will definitely not be comfortable, although he has never experienced it himself, but if he thinks about it, he can imagine the mood at that time.

There is no doubt that the orcs were able to collide with Cornelia so coincidentally, and it must have been someone in the imperial capital who leaked information. In order to get rid of Cornelia, even the mortal enemies orcs did not hesitate to use it, and even items related to the fate of the empire could be abandoned.

Thinking of this, Kylelius suddenly realized that something was wrong, 'No, no, it's impossible for them to give up something so important, the remnants of a thousand years ago of the Great Lich Magician, even the Empire can't just let it go. Then they must have sent other teams to this forest, and the purpose is naturally that ruin. ’

Then the contradiction arises, since they have sent troops, they will naturally encounter and fight with other forces that have also come to the ruins, so they will undoubtedly increase the difficulty and risk of their own actions by doing so. Little by little, Kylelius analyzed the situation facing himself and Cornelia.

After all, she is only the third heir to the throne, and no one should spend such a big price against her until the first two are not disqualified. ’

Just when Kellius didn't understand why someone would pull back at such a critical moment, and he had no interest in himself, Renier had already judged the most likely mastermind.

"Your Royal Highness, I think that all members of the royal family after you ascended the throne are suspicious of this matter. First get rid of Her Royal Highness, you can automatically rise one place in the succession to the throne, if the other party also sends their own troops to search for the ruins"

"Who's the most suspicious of them?" asked Cornelia as she stared at the large orc forces looming across the street.

"The Seventh Prince, His Royal Highness Lelouch von Royenkram. Renier uttered a name that was as thunderous as Cornelia's on the road.

His Royal Highness the Black Prince, as a very low-ranking prince, has left his royal brothers and sisters behind in just a few years. Only the two of Shonezel and Cornelia, looking at the same outstanding ability, and many more than ten years of leads, have pressed him down.

Just last year, His Royal Highness the Black Prince had been promoted to the fourth heir to the throne by His Majesty the Emperor. (To be continued......)