The countries were willing to help Charlemagne get out of the predicament, willing to risk a turn against Alfheim to facilitate peace talks, and even prepared to provide Charlemagne with all kinds of assistance in the future—not based on chivalry, but through the payment of money in exchange for safety.

As long as Charlemagne still exists, Alfheim can't focus on expansion in other directions, and as long as the elves don't go crazy enough to start a multi-front war script, the security of all countries is tantamount to being guaranteed.

For this to happen, Charlemagne must continue to exist, and a suitable leader will be needed to lead the country against Alfheim.

Some people may say, isn't it enough to put on a puppet?

Indeed, it is the easiest way to find or directly use the manipulation system to forcibly brainwash and create an obedient puppet, and to remotely manipulate Charlemagne through this puppet. But there are several unavoidable problems with this approach, such as who will manipulate it, and how will it be manipulated?

Although the nations agreed to aid Charlemagne and contain Alfheim, this temporary alliance made by external forces was not as strong as it seemed, and under the shell of cooperation, various interests were intertwined and conflicted, and without Alfheim and Charlemagne, the alliance would split in an instant, and then the countries would have engaged in a long and bloody general reckoning to settle the grievances that had been accumulating.

In this kind of alliance with different dreams, whoever controls the puppet who dominates Charlemagne will not reassure the other members.

What's more, most of the puppets obtained through brainwashing lack the ability to think independently, and are literal "dolls" who can't do anything without instructions. It takes a lot of effort just to deal with the work in various public places, and it is even more difficult to estimate the problems that arise in order not to reveal the true nature of the dolls in daily life. On top of that, the slightest slip could expose the whole plan, and the trouble would be too much for any side in the alliance to bear.

As a result, a person who cannot think and act on his own is not fit to sit on the throne of Charlemagne.

Although there is a danger that too much initiative can get out of control, a figure like Minerva who can face up to the situation and take the right actions is indeed in line with the needs of other countries.

Minerva, however, said that "in order to prepare for the worst that may come, we are ready to abandon Charlemagne, in the hope that the nations will facilitate our immigration to our overseas colonies."

Are you kidding?!

Charlemagne's situation is not optimistic, but it is not to the point where we need to abandon the country, right? Without Charlemagne, what will we do with the strategies that we have planned before? Will they all be thrown into the wastebasket?

It was for this reason that the envoys did not propose to support Minerva in the country, and they were not prepared to make too much contact with her until Her Royal Highness straightened her mind and gave up her crazy thoughts.

Envoy Wood was one of those who thought this way, but unlike the others, he thought Minerva was only frightened by the dire situation—an adult might not be able to withstand that kind of pressure in Charlemagne's current situation, let alone a young girl. As long as the elders counsel her psychologically and soothe the fear in her heart, she will soon be able to cheer up and take up the responsibility of leading Charlemagne again.

With this in mind, and the desire to be one step ahead of the rest of the world, Envoy Wood walked into the theater and "coincidentally" walked into Minerva's box.

To the emissary's surprise, Minerva was not a pessimist, but a severely delusional psychosis who needed immediate treatment.

A royal family that wants to lead its citizens abroad to establish a democratic republic?

When the coldest joke of the year came to him, Envoy Wood found himself unable to laugh at all.

“...... The beautiful manor was trampled down, the ornate carpets were covered in mud and shoe prints, and the fine velvet sheets were splattered with saliva, stains and footprints. The Mother Goddess is above, and the crown collar, which was once a land of honey and milk, has fallen into the hands of a pariah who do not know what beauty and nobility are...... Thanks to Mother Goddess, this is just a nightmare after all, and the world is still on the right track......"

The above was written by an Albigensian after Charlemagne had entered a manor house occupied by the revolutionary masses after Charlemagne had extinguished the revolution of St. István's crown. His tone was so harsh that one would think that he was a Charlemagne nobleman, but this one was not only a serious Albion gentleman, but also hated Charlemagne. But this did not in any way affect his hostility to the republican revolutionaries.

Maybe not absolutely, but this is also the opinion of the vast majority of nobles on the democratic republican revolution - the following offenses, big rebellion, mud legs actually dare to cut off the head of the noble lord, must be burned.

The early aristocracy may have complied with their obligations, and gained a noble status to match their moderation and nobility. However, after hundreds or thousands of years of inheritance, the vast majority of today's aristocrats, except for Charlemagne's emerging military aristocracy, do not rely on their own efforts and talents, but only inherit power and property by blood relations, along with the corrosion of spirit and intelligence by privilege from generation to generation. For decades, these privileged people have lived in self-absorption. Everything is centered on themselves, they always think that they are right, they do not know how to reflect and change, they only know how to ask others, and push the responsibility and obligation on others, which has become their instinct.

It is impossible to expect them to sympathize with the hardships of the people, to reflect on their mistakes, and to restrain their own behaviour – let alone to allow these people who do not know what moderation is to embrace a democratic republic and to give a portion of their wealth and power to untouchables who are not even human in their eyes, and are half-human and half-beast at best.

In contrast, it is easier to embrace the nouveau riche of the empire, or at least the empire can bring them some benefits.

If he hadn't met Roland, and had not witnessed the life of the people and the new order under Alfheim, Minerva might have shared this aristocratic arrogance. However, now that he knew the real situation beyond the boudoir, and had a personal understanding of the fact that "ordinary people are flesh and blood human beings like himself", Minerva's opinion of foreign nobles can only be found to be ridiculous and indifferent.

Noble and lowly? Who were the nobles at the beginning of the birth of all living beings? Without the diligent work of the commoners who were "no different from half-humans and half-beasts" as the old men said, how could they come from the country and the leisurely and decent life of the nobles? Before saying shameless words about selfishness, you might as well look at your own face, lest one day you be guillotined by the angry people and not understand why you have ended up like this.

It's tempting to throw these words in the faces of those who don't know what is going on, but it's not a good idea to ask for it. Besides, there are other arguments that are more likely to impress the aristocracy.

"Your Excellency, I believe you are aware of the dictator's declaration, right?"

"I've heard a little. ”

The opera "The Magic Flute" is being played on the stage, and the female singer who plays the Queen of the Night is singing loudly, her voice is so beautiful that the audience is so absorbed in the gentle singing that no one notices the subtle change in the atmosphere in the box as the topic changes.

"The ...... Sir always seems to like to surprise others. ”

Envoy Wood smiled wryly and said:

"All the while, he's been able to create some dazzling surprises, some good and some bad, this time, ......"

"Siegfried Otto Learin is always right and never makes mistakes. ”

Minerva tapped her palm with her fan and smiled faintly.

"Someone said so. Reluctantly, I have to admit it in the way Mr. Dictator has behaved all along. ”

The sigh was mixed with a little melancholy and disgust, and in the next moment, those feelings disappeared without a trace.

"Your Excellency, do you think that such a perfect gentleman, who never makes mistakes, would make such a low-level mistake as 'taking risks alone when he is about to win a big victory, resulting in a complete loss'?"

"Well...... this"

Brushing his lips and whiskers, Wood's gaze tilted slightly.

Wood had thought about this question hundreds of times, but had not yet come up with a convincing answer.

- What do Li Lin and Alfheim want to do, and what do they get?!

Without solving this mystery, any speculation is just speculation – this is the core problem that plagues many wise men.

Now, Minerva has brought the answer to them.

"Your Excellency, have you ever heard of the 'Divine Will Agent'?"

"If it's rumors and legends...... Wait, isn't it...... But...... How is this possible...... But if it's true...... That's right, that makes sense...... Can ......"

A switch in his brain was turned on by Minerva's words, and as the thin veil in front of him was lifted, all kinds of information that could not be connected before instantly completed a grand and terrifying puzzle in Wood's mind, and on top of this, the experience and imagination of the envoy began to paint an even more terrifying future for him.

Special Envoy Wood needs to slowly digest the information and divergent thinking, which are enough to subvert his values so far, whether the strategic plan he has drawn up can be directly declared invalid at this time, weigh the benefits and losses, plan a new strategy, report and make recommendations to the country, and respond to the emergency at this time......

There were so many questions, assumptions, and possibilities that Wood's head was flooded in, and even as a diplomat who was often faced with complex and difficult problems, it was impossible for Wood's envoy to sort out any clues in a short period of time, let alone come up with any concrete solutions. Don't say that he is alone, even if the entire diplomatic system is mobilized, it will not be able to do it.

Investigation, analysis, verification, countermeasure formulation, sand table deduction, coordination and hedging...... This takes up a lot of time. However, time ...... No matter how you look at it, it's getting less and less.

He must consult with the higher-ranking bigwigs, get the highest priority authorization, and the full assistance of other departments, the sooner the better.

- There are six days left, and I'm afraid there's no time left for the spies

"I'm sorry, Your Highness. ”

Envoy Wood bowed politely, and hurriedly picked up his top hat and cane.

"I have some things that I need to contact my home country. ”

"Please, Your Excellency. ”

Minerva covered her charming smile with her fan again, and watched Wood's hurried back disappear from the box.