The dazzling or breathtaking firelight from the glass dome could not shake the heart of the alchemist from the Mobius Craftsmen Association who was walking into the hall.
The other party walked up to the director of the Ayinbrok Patrol Guards with a straight face and threw a letter in front of him, "Letter of protest from the Kaolin-Ithurian Craftsmen Association, what have you done?"
A good thing?"
A rising firelight penetrated the glass vault.
The firelight was reflecting on the faces of the two people, leaving shadows of varying brightness, as if they were footnotes to the alchemist's words. The director of the General Administration took out a handkerchief and wiped his sweat, forcing a smile and said: "Big
Mr. Craftsman, I don’t understand what the protest is about.”
"To be precise, twenty-seven minutes and forty seconds ago, the Kaolin-Ithurian Artisan Association sent us a letter of protest against our unfair treatment of their contestants," the alchemist lowered his head and glanced at his pocket watch.
, "After I finished saying this, it was now forty-three seconds ago."
He raised his head, and another ray of fire fell on the faces of the two of them, "Neither you nor I are fools. You don't plan to write in the report tonight that the Ayinbrok Patrol Guards Headquarters took down one of the twelve airships under its jurisdiction."
Seven ships set off fireworks. Aiyinbrock is so grand tonight, I wonder what the director said?"
"There are villains causing trouble in the city," the latter stammered, reaching for the letter.
The alchemist glanced at his hand and said, "This letter is a copy. It's useless if you destroy it."
"Are you kidding, Mr. Master Craftsman?" The director of the General Administration heard the sarcasm in the other party's words and forced a smile, "I just want to see..."
The alchemist said mercilessly: "Then take a good look. It has the seal of the Kaulin royal family. Of course, the empire does not need to take the Kaulin-Ithurian Craftsmen Association seriously, but the Kaulin people are openly concerned about this."
As for the platform, I'm afraid that the mainland league will not be able to stand in the end."
"...Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't come to Taiwan in the Mainland League. The Empire doesn't need such a game to show off its reputation. It's just that I'm afraid Mr. Director will fail."
The sweat on the director's forehead fell off just as quickly. The other party's unceremonious words touched the weakest point in his heart. He didn't care about those Kaolin people, but he cared about the position under his own ass. "I also do things for the adults above...
There may be some misunderstanding here...so what should we do now?"
"Of course it's to take your people back. Do you still feel that the people you lost are not big enough? What are you going to do next? Ask for help from the Imperial Army or Moubis? Drag Ayinbrok down with your own strength.
Entering a state of war, the Director intends to go down in history?" The alchemist said with a sarcastic expression, "In order to deal with a few Holy Chosen Ones?"
"It shouldn't be like this..." Another firelight illuminated the hall, interrupting the director's words, and the deafening roar caused the vases on the table to fall onto the carpet.
The alchemist looked at the vase, took out another letter from his arms and threw it in front of him, "It is indeed not that, because Moubis Fortress will not pass in the first place. This is from the Imperial Workshop
Letter of protest.”
"Ah?" The director was shocked, "What happened to the Imperial Workshop?"
"It's nothing. This letter is not much different from the previous one except that the subject has a different title," the alchemist said sarcastically. "You are arresting the man who won the Order of the Star and Flower from the Empire just a few months ago.
He was personally nominated by the great alchemist of Amashite. In addition, he is also a guest of the Imperial Workshop and the Gujin family. Mr. Director, you can wait and see, the third letter of protest may be on the way——"
The head of the General Administration Director is already covered in sweat. Why is this matter so difficult? Isn't he just an alchemist with some reputation in Kaolin-Ithurion? He is also a selector. According to the information, he has just been
Only two months after arriving in the empire, why did he get involved with such behemoths as the Imperial Workshop and the Gujin family?
But before he could stop thinking, a man hurriedly walked in from outside and handed a page of paper to his hand, "Mr. Director, Imperial Army Communications."
"Imperial Army?" The former was like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, "What did they say?"
"They sent a reprimand, protesting that we did not notify them to leave alone in this matter, which made them very passive."
The director was dizzy for a while, then a little annoyed, and shouted at his subordinates: "They are passive, so am I not passive? Besides, what does this matter have to do with the military? Do I need to get the empire if I arrest someone in the city?"
With the military’s approval, who do they think they are?”
"This...I'm afraid it's not that simple, Mr. Director..." the man said a little embarrassedly, "The Star Gate of the Third Division, Hengfeng Port has already sent a protest, saying that some of the players they seconded to participate in the Continental League
The candidates from the military believe that we treated their players unfairly during the competition and asked us..."
"What are you asking of us?"
"Either they stop doing this, or they stop participating in the competition..."
"It would be good to suspend the game," the alchemist added. "Then this matter will officially rise to the level of diplomacy between the two countries. So, Mr. Director, is he planning to release the person, not to release the person, or is he going to ask Kao Kao about this matter?"
The Lin-Ithurians declare war?"
Of course, the director of the General Administration could hear the sarcasm in the former's words. He had no qualifications to declare war on any side on behalf of the empire. He did not even dare to let this matter spread to His Majesty the Emperor too much.
"But..." He softened a lot as he spoke, "I am not arresting the Kaolin-Ithurians."
"Then you go and explain to the Kaolin people——"
The alchemist looked at the beautiful 'fireworks' on the top of the glass. The uncertain light and shadow were making the night of Ayinbrok particularly gorgeous. The former looked very restful.
The other party didn't care about the life or death of a patrolling guard director, and was only extremely annoyed that the other party had made Ain Bullock into a mess.
This is the city of magicians and craftsmen. During the Continental League, many eyes were focused here. The Mobius Craftsmen Association was already furious. The alchemists said they were not interested in this, but in fact they killed each other.
heart.
I don't even have a good impression of the Duke.
Although we are all members of the Empire and share the same interests, if you are doing something in my territory and you haven't informed me, then there is nothing to talk about between us.
The splendor in the night sky reflected in the Director's heart was more like the color of blood.
The director of the General Administration sat down on his chair and said something that even the imperial man could not believe he would say: "The Kaolin-Ithurians can't say this.
Makes sense, right?"
But he has completely given up resistance. The Duke of the Hawke family is not here, but the pressure from the Imperial Workshop and the Gujin family is real. Even the Imperial Army has expressed dissatisfaction with his behavior.
He argued hard, but he did his best.
The Duke wouldn't blame him for this. He was the great alchemist Amasite, and the Gujin family, whoever is willing to carry them. The director of the general administration opened his mouth, and was about to give the order to take back the manpower in despair.
, give up all actions tonight.
But at this time, a voice came from not far away: "I don't think the operation can be suspended."
The alchemist turned around and looked in that direction, and saw a young man walking down the stairs. He recognized the identity of the chosen one, frowned and asked, "Who is your Excellency?"
"I work for Duke Hawke," the young man replied. "We are investigating the manuscript of the great wizard Ash-Lynn twenty years ago. The thing was lost from the Hart Principality not long ago. It may have fallen into the hands of those who
This matter is of great importance, and we will not hesitate to suspend the mainland league for this reason."
"The star device?" The alchemist was slightly startled, "That thing is nothing, and you still place your hopes on such a illusory thing? The empire has found the right path from those ruined machines. I advise you not to
Waste time on this."
"Whether it's a waste of time or not is an internal matter within the empire," the young man replied, "but Ash-Lynn's manuscript must be recovered first. This is the unanimous will of the seven magician families, and the Duke only represents them.
Just doing things."
The alchemist frowned.
No wonder the patrol guards are so determined. Compared to Mobius' Craftsmen's Guild, the Empire's magicians are another behemoth. The two have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, but His Majesty the Emperor intends to balance the strength comparison between the two sides.
"When did the Hawke family represent the Seven Sorcerers' family?" But everyone knew the basics, and the alchemist pointed directly to the center of gravity as soon as he opened his mouth. "Griffin's Gryphon's Feather, Eisengreen's Golden Goat, Tryphon
Did the Badger of Gram's Change agree?"
The Hawke family has grown and grown over the years, but the cunning wisdom is not unique among the magician family.
The Griffon Feather, which represents the Summoning Faction, the Eisengreen Academy of the Prophecy Faction, and the Terry Funk Family of the Transformation Faction, have always been at odds with them. He picked out these three families as soon as he opened his mouth, and as long as the Magician
We didn't stand together, and the Duke Hawke Craftsmen Association alone didn't take it seriously.
But the blond young man took out three letters and lined them up one by one in front of the two of them. There was nothing special about the three letters, but the wax stamps on the envelopes said everything. They were exactly the same.
The emblem of the Houses of Riffin, Trifunk and Eisengreen.
He made it self-evident that these three families had not had much contact with the Hawke family in the past and would not come up with such a recommendation letter for no reason. The remaining three families were either allies of the Hawke family or neutral factions, and now
Even the enemies have defected, not to mention other families.
The alchemist frowned deeply, "Since the Seven Mage Family is determined to do this, then I don't have much to say. But the Mobius Craftsmen Association will only remain neutral at best. If this matter continues to develop like this, His Majesty the Emperor will
Let’s decide.”
"His Majesty the Emperor can decide whatever he wants," the young man replied, "but Ash-Lynn's manuscript must be kept first."
Another explosion of light flashed on the glass dome.
The rolling light and flames reflected the deep shadows in his eyes. The young man replied word for word: "Your Excellency, the Duke has never expected anything. As long as you don't stop it, it will be fine. This is an internal matter of the Empire.
The mere Corin-Ithurians who want to interfere are overestimating their capabilities."
But the alchemist seemed not to hear this.
The other party was startled for a moment, then lowered his head and took out a communication crystal from his coat pocket. He stared at the blinking crystal for a moment, as if he had received some message, and there was a look of surprise in his eyes.
After a moment, he raised his head again and looked at the director and the young man.
The alchemist's originally deeply frowned brows had relaxed, and his eyes looked at the two people in front of him playfully for a moment, and said jokingly: "Then I am waiting for the good news about your Lord Duke, and I hope you will do what you say."
There was obviously something in his words.
The young man was stunned for a moment, then looked at each other suspiciously.
At this time, the communication crystal in the hands of the Director General also lit up at the same time, and a voice came from inside: "Mr. Director, the other party wants to talk to us."
"Who is the other party?"
Before the director could speak, the young man turned around and asked.
Hearing this unfamiliar voice over there, there was obviously some hesitation. The director-general did not dare to express his dissatisfaction with the cunning envoy of the empire, so he had to repeat the young man's words.
The other end of the crystal hesitated for a moment before replying:
"He is a Holy Chosen One..."
"Are a group of adventurers qualified to negotiate terms with the empire?" The director was furious, "Didn't you hear my order? Bring them back!"
After receiving clear support, he finally became tougher.
But his subordinates were obviously not as confident as he was, and hesitantly said: "Mr. Director, I think you'd better listen to her..."
The voice was interrupted in the middle of speaking, as if the crystal in the opponent's hand was snatched away, and then a pleasant woman's voice came from the other end of the crystal, echoing in the hall:
"Mr. Director, I want to hear your explanation for the reason for attacking my people. In order to avoid some unnecessary fights, which will lead to the destruction of half of Aiyin Block, I suggest you
It’s better to state it more clearly.”
The naked threat in these words made everyone present feel something was wrong. The young man said angrily: "Who are you?"
"Who are you?" the woman's voice said coldly, "What qualifications do you have to participate in such a conversation? Get out of here!"
"You——" the young man was furious, "I represent——"
"I don't know," the woman interrupted him directly, "If you don't want to anger me, find someone who can speak out. My time is limited, and I don't have much time left for you -"
There was silence in the hall.
Because it was at this moment that a sharp siren sounded in the sky above Ayinbrok.
In peaceful times, such alarms only mean one thing - war is approaching Ayinbrok.
Even the alchemist raised his head and watched more anti-aircraft searchlights shoot into the air - that was the Moubis Fortress being activated. Everyone present's expressions changed greatly and they all walked out.
Everyone is wondering, what happened outside during the short period of negotiation between the Director and the Craftsmen Association?
Although the director was a little exhausted, he was still someone who had seen big scenes. He sensed something bad and quickly said: "...Who is your Excellency?"
"Who am I?" The woman's voice smiled, "Let me check first."
Then there was another exclamation from the other side. Apparently the other party snatched something from his subordinate again. Then there was the sound of turning pages from the crystal side, and it took a while before it stopped.
"Oh, that's what it says on it, Corin-Ithurion's Silver Death, Construct Queen, founder of Swift Tactics, hum, the imperial numbers are really complicated..." She complained softly,
After Ming finished speaking, he threw away the booklet in his hand and raised his head.
The manual is falling from a height of several hundred feet.
And the silver dragon was floating quietly in the sky above Ai Yin Block.
Directly in front of this beautiful structure were surrounded by more than a dozen aerial ships belonging to the Imperial Army. As for the airships of the patrol guards, they had long been driven out of the war zone and became a supporting role in a corner of the battlefield.
Two pseudo-dragon knights and one dragon knight are surrounding the underworld.
Ming looked at the Oshu dragon knight who appeared in front of her calmly, "I have finished speaking," she replied, "If you have anything else you want to say, you can do it immediately if you want to attack me.
"
But the dragon knights, who had the absolute upper hand on the empire side, did not dare to take action for the moment.
Not only because Ming, as the first candidate under the Ten Kings, has had many battles with one against two. More importantly, once the war between the dragon knights occurs in Aiyinbrok, this city will fight.
It’s hard to say how many complete buildings will be left in the end.
This level of competition has never happened in the first world in history.
And after that, wars followed one after another.
The Second War between the Empire and Kaulin-Ithurion.
And these are not things that people like them can bear alone.
After a long period of silence, the imperial dragon knight took the initiative and said, "Ms. Ming, please think carefully. Do you really want to start a war between dragon knights?"
"...Have you ever expected such consequences?"
"It's not that I want to start a war," Ming replied, "but someone wants to start a war."
"I brought the team here," she said eloquently. "Of course I promised to the third division that I would bring my players back intact. I came to participate in the competition, not to participate in the war. If the Imperial people even do this
If we can’t make any guarantees, then I suggest not to hold similar events in the future. It’s just a good source of laughter.”
"It was your people who attacked the patrolling guards first," another dragon knight said angrily, "the patrolling guards attacked your contestants out of counterattack."
"The fourth stipulation of the Stargate Declaration," Ming Li said confidently, "The chosen ones are not allowed to take action against the indigenous people. The people who died in the guild violated this rule. My players only intervened out of righteous indignation. Don't think that I
I don’t know what your intentions are. If you want to trace the source, then I can accompany you to investigate one by one and see what the final result is?"
"This is an internal matter of the Empire."
"Oh," Ming raised an eyebrow, "If you want to be unreasonable, that's okay, I'm an unreasonable person too." She waved her hand, and Yin Zhuang immediately let out a low moan behind her, and the transparent sound immediately spread.
All over Ayinbrok.
After the scream, the searchlights hundreds of feet below also shattered. The crowd was fleeing in all directions, patrolling the Guard headquarters, and there was already a chaos in Mobius Fortress.
The dragon knight was shocked and quickly stopped him: "Wait a minute, we are not here to provoke a dispute."
Ming hooked his hand towards the three of them, "Stop talking nonsense, if you want to fight, just do it quickly."
The dragon knight frowned and said, "Ms. Ming, I know you don't want to do anything. If you have any demands, just put them forward. We can't sit down and talk within a reasonable range."
"I have made it very clear," Ming replied, "I am just a dragon knight from Corrin-Ithurion, and I dare not interfere in the internal affairs of your empire. But regarding my human responsibilities, how to investigate
How to investigate? If you are right or wrong, then give everyone a right or a wrong and check them one by one to see who is right and who is wrong."
"As for the final result, if it's my people's fault, then we will naturally bear the responsibility," she said calmly, scanning everyone present, and said without fear, "But if someone framed me, don't blame me.
I didn’t say anything ugly up front!”
The dragon knight looked at his colleagues.
But his eyes were actually directed at the airships patrolling the patrol far outside the battlefield.
During the inspection of the Guards Headquarters, there was dead silence in the hall.
Everyone is listening to the voice coming from the crystal.
The director of the General Administration looked at the young man, and the alchemist from the Mobius Craftsmen Association looked at the two of them calmly. The young man never expected that things would eventually develop like this, and subconsciously blurted out:
"This matter is related to Ash-Lynn's manuscript and must not be made public!"
What's more, they had too many tricks behind their backs, and they couldn't be exposed to the broad daylight. No matter what the Death Advent Guild did to the old servant of the Lin En family, or the reason for taking the girl, they couldn't come up with a reason at all.
It would be nice not to expose these things, but none of them can be disclosed openly. The result of disclosure is that the other party has nothing to do with it, and they are humiliating themselves.
The Director General wiped his sweat and wanted to say something but no sound came out.
The alchemist looked at him a little pitifully and asked leisurely:
"So what's the reason?"
The young man opened his mouth.
Yes, what's the reason?
Now a dragon knight is asking them for a reason. Can they not give a reason?