"I want to see your legion commander, now, right away!"
Ravenis shouted sharply at the Oroun wizards who were shuttled outside the palace. The cold and damp wind in early spring made his crown and robes wet, and the coldness penetrated into his clothes bit by bit and stained his skin.
The stern-looking suppressor mages carried out their tasks in an orderly manner. One after another, the members of the Shadow Guard were suppressed and fell to the ground because of their resistance. Those who resisted fiercely were severely wounded by multiple enemies in close combat.
The Captain of the Shadow Guard was still loudly emphasizing the cooperation treaty between Codezoun and Oraoun, but Ravenis's heart had already gradually sunk to the bottom following this unexpected incident.
For the past 30 days, the entire line of Oroen has been silent, changing from the original offensive posture to a defensive posture.
It's hard to explain clearly the reason for the uneasiness that arose in my mind the moment I heard the news, but at this moment, this situation echoed the heart palpitations I felt that day.
Regardless of his manners, Ravenis grabbed a suppressive magician who looked like an adjutant and scolded him, and Frasoleya appeared in response.
"I want to know what happened." Ravenis walked directly in front of her and asked, "The offensive stopped for almost 30 days, and now I have suddenly taken control of my guard members. Oroun plans to show Meira what you said.
And the unfaithful side?"
"On the contrary, doing this is a manifestation of Oron's fulfillment of his promise." Frasoleya threw a scroll over with pity on her face.
Ravenis unfolded it and took only one look. His face turned pale, his body couldn't help trembling, and his trembling lips uttered a series of trills.
"During the temporary truce, the Orient delegation arrived at Cresto, the capital of Sligo, and met with the leaders of Dawn Territory, Green Shade Territory, Storm Territory, Royer Principality, and Silver Maple Holy Theocracy to conduct peace negotiations. According to
According to the negotiation agreement, Oron will completely withdraw from the Mela continent, wait for the order in Mela to be restored, and formally establish a continental-level embassy."
"According to the additional items in this agreement jointly drafted by both parties, Oraun needs to help control the order in Codezonn during the retreat, restrain all members of the Shadow Guard, and wait for acceptance."
Frasoleya had a good memory. After reciting the contents of the agreement, she stood still and watched Ravenis' expression with cold eyes.
Pale, bluish, and flushed, it is unimaginable that a person's complexion can undergo such complex changes in just a few seconds. His facial muscles are trembling, the corners of his mouth are trembling, and he is sweating.
They gathered into a stream, dropped their eyelashes and trickled down their cheeks.
"Are you kidding..." Ravenis gritted his teeth, and his suppressed voice exploded like a volcano in the next second, "What do you Oroen people think of war? It's a game!"
He shook his hand violently, spit flying, and said with a ferocious look on his face: "Where did the powerful words that we boasted during the invasion and the overwhelming power of attacking the city and plundering the ground go? All of them turned into cowards because of a disastrous defeat?"
"After only a hundred days, you actually chose to retreat. Is this the continent that you say has continued the ancient civilization?"
Frasoleya pursed her lips that were a little dry due to the wind, and the formal respect she had always maintained for Ravenis disappeared with a contemptuous smile.
"Perhaps the story of Oroen's conquest of seven regions gave you a wrong understanding. What we need is solution, not war." Frazolea reminded, "Oroen people are not war mad. Thousands of creatures rushed to
The battlefield is just for survival or... for future generations to escape disaster."
"Does that group of people have a solution?" Lavinis was dissatisfied.
"With all due respect, Your Majesty Ravenis, you are not thinking about the Oroans, but you are afraid of your own future, right?"
Ravenis clenched his fists tightly, blood filling his pupils.
The aliens and Oroun attacked one after another, setting fires everywhere. Under the lobbying of Legion Commander Wendy, the Shadow Guards made a choice for him.
Oroun's always respectful attitude made Ravenis think that he had chosen the right path and was immersed in the dream of reorganizing the order of Mera, but suddenly... everything changed.
Once Oraun leaves, can Codezon, who betrayed Meera, still exist?
Thinking of this, Ravenis staggered and collapsed on his seat, his eyes no longer focused.
What Ravennis didn't know was that at this time, in a city-state on the border between Sligo and Codzoun, people who didn't know why Oroun suddenly retreated welcomed the distinguished guest in confusion - just now
Noel and his party after the peace talks.
Ravennis's brother Jellico entertained everyone in his luxurious castle, and his dedicated and competent old butler was like a band conductor. From the moment everyone entered the castle, he never stopped, waving his hands and looking at what he saw.
Each servant who arrived issued a task and repeated it in a nagging manner, for fear of neglecting this group of distinguished guests.
"Take out all the aging wine in the cellar."
"Are these the ones you keep for yourself, sir?"
Jellico stared: "Of course, everything today must be the best!"
After giving instructions, he walked to the dressing room, straightened his clothes in front of the mirror, then put on a relaxed and carefree smile, and elegantly opened the door to the living room.
Here, Noel, Zenil, Roye, Tanya, as well as the Theocratic Divine Chosen Celeja and Archbishop David have all taken their seats.
Perhaps because David, a good old man, was present, the atmosphere of the conversation was very good. Even the three conflicting old Solon parties were smiling and talking about something. This harmonious picture seemed to have eliminated the chaotic, muddy relations and historical conflicts between the three countries.
Untie.
Among the leaders of the four major powers, only Cordzon is missing.
Jellicoe adjusted his collar and calmly came to sit down at the round table - his elder brother Ravenes IV had defected to Oraun's camp, and the backbone of the resistance to Oraan visited his castle to help him repel his evil enemies.
...Jellicoe couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
This may be a kind of tacit consent!
Thinking of this, Jellicoe felt hot in his heart.
Zenil glanced at Jellicoe, who was falling directly beside him, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Leticia was about to speak, but was gagged by the tea brought by Zenil.
The others had much the same reaction, and no one said a word to Jellicoe.
As the wooden barrel containing the wine was brought into the living room, the mellow aroma of the wine spread everywhere, and the rose-colored wine syrup was poured into the cup, swaying on the edge of the cup, creating an intoxicating "spray".
However, no one raised a toast, even though Jellicoe, as the owner of the mansion, stood up and invited him to drink.
Zenil reminded: "There are still people who haven't arrived yet."
Just as he was wondering, Jellicoe heard footsteps outside the door.
The moment the door opened, several eyes intertwined and collided in the air.
"Why are you?"
A word filled with impatience created a strong smell of gunpowder.
The visitors were none other than the direct bloodline of Ravennis. If Jellico was added, there would be six in total.
Accompanied by their personal guards, the six members of the Cordzoun royal family sat down, but this time Zenil and others changed their positions and gathered them together.
"Who can explain why they appear here?" Someone looked gloomily and looked at his brothers.
"Good question, I want to know too."
"Isn't it because Oroen was defeated and the battle line retreated, so he shamelessly took credit for it?"
"How come I heard that some people are losing ground? With such a record, they actually have the dignity to call themselves Cordzon orthodox?
The six people were like fighting cocks. They started a fierce verbal sparring when they met, and the shadow guards among each other were also at war with each other.
Everyone knows that to restore order in Codezonn, recognition from the four major powers is essential, and the opinions of the leaders present are crucial.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Noel stood up and cleared his throat: "I need to tell you some news... Our war with Oron is over."
The six people who were quarreling with each other were immediately stunned.
After Noel explained what happened, they all, who had the blood of the royal family of Codezon, became excited.
Oroun's departure means that it is only a matter of time before Ravenes IV is deprived of his throne.
Now, everyone present has a chance!
Jellicoe stood up immediately and saluted Noel politely: "As a member of the royal family of Codezon, I am deeply ashamed of the fall of the entire territory of Codezon and the ravages of Oroun and the aliens caused by my brother...
…After Oraun leaves, I will lead Codezonn to recuperate.”
"Jellicoe, what qualifications do you have to say this."
"A man who is extremely cowardly in fighting Oroun and loses consecutive battles is not worthy of such bold words."
"You're coveting the wrong position."
Noel was very interested in watching this drama of brotherly feuding. After all, he also had a group of similar brothers and sisters. For him, the scene before him was pure entertainment.
The good old guy David couldn't stand it anymore, but he got up and interrupted the unfolding of the fun drama, which made Noel who was following the drama couldn't help but sigh.
"There is no need to argue. The issue of the new king of Codezon and the restoration of order has actually been decided."
David took out a map. On the map, Codezon was cut off by a conspicuous red line, and included a lot of land in the east and southeast near Sligo and the Theocracy.
Jellicoe and others were still a little confused, but the Shadow Guard captains behind them realized something was wrong.
"Cut Cordzon...what does the Theocracy mean?" someone asked coldly.
The temperature in the room suddenly became colder, which was the chill coming from people's hearts.
"Strictly speaking, this is not just the intention of the Theocracy, but the result of a five-party negotiation between Green Shade, Storm, Royal Duchy, Theocracy, and Sligo. The result has been certified by the mediator." David did not agree.
Under the influence of anyone, explain it calmly.
He believed that his expression was accurate enough, but this methodical and clear description could not extinguish the burning desire for power of the royal family of Codezon.
Codzoun belongs to them, and only the king of Codzoun is qualified to cut and modify it. This is the basis of the order maintained by the four major countries for several years. The establishment of countless buffer zone small countries and city-states is this order.
Derivatives of rules.
Direct conflicts between the four major powers should be decided in the form of agents, and direct confrontation with each other will lead to unpredictable results.
In direct conflict, no one benefits.
Now, someone put Cordzoun naked on the table, cutting and cutting it like pastry, and the anger of being humiliated appeared on each of their faces.
"Codezoun should have passed away like dust and been relegated to the books of history. As a mediator, I have given you a fair chance to compete with the Storm Prince. Each of you has the opportunity to express your gratitude to the leader of the country of Codezoun.
Man proves that he is a better 'king'."
Lu Yu, who disintegrated from the briquette posture, slowly walked into the living room, facing the doubtful and angry eyes.
"Based on your performance before the war started and during the ongoing war, I think this resolution is enough to take care of you, and it is also enough to respect the good emperors in the history of Codezon."
"who are you?"
"Morning Leader, Lu Yu, but you should be more familiar with my other name, Gluttony."
Jellico and others were stunned for a moment, and then someone asked in a cold tone: "Why can you become a mediator? Mera's last mediator was Pope Laurent, are you... qualified?"
"This is not up to you to define." Lu Yu glanced at the crowd, his eyes as sharp as knives, and seemed to have light flowing, "Based on my understanding of you, you can get this opportunity to compete with the Storm Leader, which is my confidence in science and technology.
The people of DeZon are being extremely irresponsible."
"Some of you plotted the assassination of Noel at the beginning of winter just to frame Ravennis."
"Some people plundered Ravennis's frontline supplies before the aliens invaded and Oroun showed up, leaving the Earl of Evil Beast completely unable to rescue them."
"You took advantage of the situation to segregate your territory and revolt, completely ignoring the Codezoun warriors who were still fighting on the front line, just to accelerate the collapse of Ravenis and immerse the huge Codezorn in the whirlpool of chaos."
"In addition, during the Oron War, some people secretly failed to make peace, some resisted passively, and some were willing to sell for a price."
Lu Yu shook the wine glass playfully, stared at the reflection in the glass, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice: "Speaking of this, I have some doubts about whether it is time to agree with the motion proposed by Tanya and Roye. You seem to be just
You are not worthy of competing on the same stage, you should get off the stage."
A Shadow Guard captain couldn't hold back, his eyes wandering on Noel and others.
"You just brought up a mediator for the solemn purpose of slaughtering Cordzon, right? Don't be too ridiculous. A notorious person was promoted to Laurentian heights just because of his achievements during the war.
The country still has no objection to this, which is ridiculous!”
"I asked repeatedly what qualifications he had, but your silence speaks volumes."
After a pause, the captain of the Shadow Guard spoke again coldly: "The Shadow Guard is good at more than just military formations. Our concealment and assassination methods are not inferior to those of the Silent Ones and Black Owls. As the will of the empire, we will defend the empire in our own way.
Integrity, anyone who blasphemes or insults the empire will bear the wrath of the Shadow Guard."
Being stared closely by the captain of the shadow guard of this faction, Lu Yu narrowed his eyes little by little, and there was an elusive brilliance flowing in the shallow gaps.
"Now, do I think you are threatening me with this statement?"
The captain of the Shadow Guard sneered: "You may be very powerful, but what about the people around you and the people in the territory? Are they all that powerful? Strong enough to deal with the malice lurking in the shadows at any time. Don't forget, the order between the four major countries
The foundation is established for this lower limit, and those who break the rules will have to bear the price!"
Zeniel pulled a hand and held down Tanya who was about to speak.
He started to back away.
"What about you?" Lu Yu asked, "You are also the will of the empire, do you agree with it?"
After looking at each other, three more Shadow Guard captains stepped forward.
"Corder Zorn has not been destroyed yet, and the past order should continue."
Lu Yu glanced at the other two who were silent and nodded slightly: "I understand."
His eyes opened slightly, and his scarlet eyes looked like a sea of blood boiling.
"I like what you say about 'notoriety,' but you've only heard it, not seen it with your own eyes."
In the hall, some kind of sticky and slippery sound began to echo.
I don’t know when, but the smooth and clean marble tile surface was covered with blood-colored veins like the meridians of the human body.
The captain of the Shadow Guard looked at Lu Yu in shock.
He said: "Now, Glutton is hungry and needs to eat some... rules!"