The night of the free world has always been one of the beautiful landscapes praised by players, just because the sky in the real world in the 22nd century is far less transparent and beautiful than in the past, and the highly developed civilization and advanced technology are not as transparent as they used to be.
Stopping human beings from encroaching on the environment will ultimately only leave a piece of paradise in the fantasy world composed of virtual technology. But as long as it is sunny, the starry sky at night in the free world still entrusts countless people with their vision of that beautiful starry sky. Indulgence
Players in this world often choose to camp at night to avoid the risks of magical monsters and at the same time appreciate the rare sight like the Milky Way in the universe again and again.
Of course, this scene is slightly different in the Fleur Empire, just because the starry sky with the wilderness and the barren land of the Gobi as the background seems to be higher and further away.
"We have a very heavy task ahead."
Standing under the starry sky with the evening breeze constantly blowing, an imperial nobleman looking at the sky with his hands behind his back sighed involuntarily: "According to His Majesty the Emperor, the area surrounding the imperial capital should not continue to be as barren as before.
In the future, we may increase trade with several surrounding small countries and introduce flowers, plants and trees from their territories."
"...Do you plan to start by beautifying the ground first?" Duan Qing, who was standing aside, couldn't help but smile bitterly: "With all due respect, the empire should have more important things to do, right?"
"This is a beginning, used to test whether the surrounding land really has the life energy to nourish all things." Shaking his head, the imperial noble in a gray-black dress sighed and replied: "Although we are not satisfied with the emperor.
I have no doubts about His Majesty’s words, but experiments always have to start from the place with the lowest cost, so”
"After we succeed, we should immediately start the development of agriculture." When he said this, he suddenly let out an uncontrollable smile: "That guy Agori Carter has been idle for so long, and he may have already stopped by now.
Are you impatient? I have been criticized a lot, and the pressure on me will probably become less."
"Uh... I'm sorry, I'm not very familiar with the adults in the empire."
"It doesn't matter, you will get familiar with it sooner or later."
The neighing of war horses and the collision of picnics vaguely echoed in the night sky. The imperial nobleman in gray and black attire turned back with a smile: "For example, I, the foreign minister... I am honored that we can know each other. The empire
The hero, Mr. Linyuan Duanshui."
"I am Count Diploma."
"Ah, I, am I wrong? You already know me?"
Looking at the other person's outstretched hand and the smile on his face, Duan Qing, who seemed a little at a loss, finally shook the middle-aged man's hand: "How could you?"
"As the Foreign Minister, and also the Foreign Minister of the Frey Empire, I need to know and pay attention to much more than others."
Smiling and retracting his courtesy, DiPloma, who was sitting across the table, turned around again: "The Frey Empire is the most powerful country on the Free Continent, and it is also the country that needs to pay most attention to diplomacy. Every generation of ours
The emperor will maintain his authority over neighboring countries, while letting those of us who are responsible for establishing good relations handle the affairs on the other side."
"You can imagine how difficult it is to get the other party to nod without losing dignity, right?" He let out a few helpless laughs, and looked back at Duan Qing with one arm on the table: "Especially
This job becomes particularly difficult as our land becomes increasingly poorer and the demands on our surroundings increase."
"...Okay, I can indeed imagine this." Touching his nose again, Duan Qing hid the embarrassment on his face: "The empire has maintained a high degree of aggression for a long time in the past.
Sex, probably for the same reason, right?"
"That's right, because the empire needs resources, resources that can allow the people of the empire to survive." Diploma replied in a low voice: "Abandoning the peaceful method and instead using force to force the surrounding people to hand over what they have.
This is the attitude that the past imperial emperors have always insisted on."
"Such a situation will indeed give you diplomats a headache."
Duan Qing nodded as if understanding, and turned his attention to the carriages around where he was. The interior of the carriages was filled with all kinds of exotic decorations, and the desks and cabinets filled with all kinds of documents were also accompanying him at this time.
It appeared in front of him with antique decoration, accompanied by some freshly cooked meals that were constantly served under the magic light: "When you are external, you will tell these difficulties to
Do they listen?”
"How is that possible? That would violate the emperor's dignity and tarnish the image of the empire." Raising his knife and fork, DiPloma shook his head resolutely: "Although the people of this era are far inferior to what they were a thousand years ago.
We are powerful, but our pride and pride are still passed down from generation to generation. Even if we do not bow down in the face of the harsh natural environment, how can we bow in front of those weak? "
"Then...where are the bargaining chips for negotiating terms?"
"Chips...are mostly used to destabilize the other party's accessories when using both carrot and stick." Faced with Duan Qing's question, DiPloma's face fell down again: "Of course, I, a diplomat, do the same on weekdays.
Most of the negotiations and talks were conducted by the generals of the military."
"The imperial style that has been passed down for thousands of years is not so easy to change." So Duan Qing also sighed deeply: "I can finally understand the sadness in the heart of His Majesty the Emperor better."
"But the situation has changed now." Diploma seemed to mention something that made him happy again, and put the food in his hand on the plate: "If the empire's demand pressure for necessities is alleviated, the empire's sharpness will
If it can no longer be revealed, the contradictions pressing on us should be alleviated, right? If possible, we can even open trade routes and let Friedman have a good talk with those people..."
"Like this mission?" Duan Qing did not rush to start eating. Instead, he pointed to the outside of the carriage where they were: "Will the situation be different this time on the mission?"
"..."
The excitement on his face gradually solidified. After being silent for a moment, DiPloma finally squeezed his curved eyebrows and shook his head: "Probably... it's not possible, because this time we are investigating.
If you go in the name of the regiment, the possibility of raising an army to prosecute is actually greater..."
"You seem to be a peace-loving man."
Finally forking a piece of fragrant barbecue in front of him, Duan Qing nodded and continued with a smile: "I am also happy to see people like you in our team. This should help us solve this problem."
Questions between the Empire and the Principalities.”
"It depends on the specific situation." DiPloma's expression became serious: "If the principality is really the culprit of hurting His Royal Highness Prince Chris, then I can only express my regrets."
"The important thing is attitude, isn't it?" Duan Qing stuffed the barbecue into his mouth: "Just like the attitude you have towards me now, as long as you treat me with delicious food and courtesy, you can have a good conversation about anything, right?
"
"If I didn't know you well, I might really think that you are a spy sent by the principality to lobby us." Looking away from Duan Qing, who had a meaningless look in front of him, DiPloma let out two wry smiles: "
Or...you have a deep connection with the principality?"
"Well, there probably is."
With a look of recollection on his face, Duan Qing replied noncommittally: "The Principality of Ernifia... Oh, now that I think about it, no matter which land we serve, it is almost the same for us adventurers."
"Oh, I almost forgot." The imperial noble picked up the knife and fork again and smiled: "You are still an adventurer. I must have gone to the territory of the principality in the past.
Take the risk."
"That's right." Nodding as a response, Duan Qing carefully turned the topic to other places: "So...well, what do you think about the prospects of this investigation team's mission?"
"His Majesty the Emperor did not tell us clearly about the attitude we need to maintain during this trip." Looking at Duan Qing's smiling face, Diploma slowly lowered his voice: "His Majesty should have told us everything.
Your Highness Rena, let her handle this matter with full authority."
"Based on the friendship between His Highness Reina and His Highness Chris, it may be difficult to resolve things this time." His voice changed, and his expression gradually disappeared into his meal movements: "Of course, Lei Na cannot be ruled out.
Your Highness Na will take this opportunity to get rid of the possibility of His Highness Chris."
"Hey, is it really appropriate to talk about the relationship between the two His Highnesses so blatantly?"
"It seems that you still don't know much about the empire." DiPloma let out a few inexplicable laughs again: "In the Fleur Empire, any competition between your highnesses can be put on the table, because
The successor His Majesty the Emperor needs is the strongest person in the royal family, not someone who is sneaky and hides behind the scenes to plot against others."
"For us ministers, we only need to express our support." He spread his hands forward and gestured in the direction of the rose-colored carriage that was also resting: "
The major families and nobles in the empire will also choose the heir they like, and then try every means to make him the future emperor."
"There won't be any intrigues in this process? It's simply incredible."
"There should be some conspiracy... there should still be some."
Shaking his head, Diploma let out a deep sigh again: "But since it is a conspiracy, it will naturally not be discovered and mastered by the rest of us. Once it is known, he will do such a thing
Most people will also be treated as losers."
"Just like the Pamuir family this time." He pointed to another direction of the camped convoy again: "They went too far this time, so even though the mutation has nothing to do with them,
They were sent to this place by His Majesty."
"...I thought His Majesty the Emperor wanted to give the Pamuir family to His Highness Reina." Duan Qing grinned and said, "Pack it together with the Landnar family."
"The Landnall family is on this inquiry for a different reason than anyone else."
Shaking his head, DiPloma did not continue to explain: "But you should also be a special case."
"us?"
"Of course it's you."
Showing his smile again, DiPloma gestured to Duan Qing, who was pointing at the tip of his nose: "Her Royal Highness Princess Rena must have seen the clues, so she handed you over to me."
"Don't worry, she will definitely answer your doubts." He pointed to the dinner in front of him: "She should be able to do it after the meal is over."
boom!
A harsh explosion suddenly inserted into the conversation between the two people, and then a sudden fire rose up along the far side of the star-studded night sky. A heat wave that was unknown how much higher than the summer temperature followed.
Breaking through the shouts of countless soldiers and the warnings of magicians, he instantly rushed to the front of the camped convoy. Diploma got out of the carriage in panic, looked at the light of fire, and then began to give instructions loudly.
The private soldiers of the nobles under his command, another pillar of fire across the sky interrupted the scene of him and the other imperial nobles hurriedly responding to the attack, and fell towards the sky above the convoy with large pieces of rubble blown into the sky.
Come down: "Quick, get ready to fight!"
"Defense! Defense! Be careful of falling rocks!"
"Northeast! Thirty seconds away, a figure has already rushed over!"
"It's not enough to attack once during the day. You actually dare to attack us from a distance at night? Come on! Kill them all!"
There was no panic like when they were attacked for the first time. The Iwakuma Army and the escorts, who seemed to have been on guard for a long time, quickly set up corresponding battle formations. The defensive magic arrays also rose with the imperial royal magicians.
The formation with the rest of the imperial royal guards slowly unfolded in the direction of the approaching fire: "Who is in front?"
"You, you don't care who I am."
The familiar girl's sweet voice then appeared in the sky above the wilderness where a large number of dark figures kept running forward, accompanied by increasingly boiling crimson pillars of fire: "Hurry up and surrender, otherwise... otherwise..."
"This is the Qingling Adventure Group. Entrusted by His Majesty the Imperial Emperor Drenil Frekadreft, we are responsible for guarding this investigation team when they go to the principality for investigation and visits."
A deliberately low voice suddenly appeared in front of the battle lines that were about to collide. Accompanying it was the gray-robed figure belonging to Duan Qing who appeared in the darkness at some point: "You should surrender as soon as possible.
Yes, otherwise...including the day's account, we will entertain you well."
"……ah?"
The shaking sound of surprise then echoed in everyone's ears, accompanied by the strange sight of the floating figure surrounded by layers of flames suddenly tilted, and the figure that appeared blurry due to the high temperature then appeared in the air.
After shaking for a long time, he finally used a large sea of fire to separate the enemy and us who were about to collide: "Me, me, me, me, me."
"We...retreat!"
This chapter has been completed!