The black rain washed away the last trace of impetuosity in Aogu City, and even the always stubborn crescent moon could not escape the fate of retreating into the background. Dark clouds dominated the sky, like a silent wise man, examining the city.
His own back garden and the heavily guarded palace gradually merged into this darkness, like a physically and mentally exhausted lion, crawling on the ground.
"Ten magic cannons, two hundred pounds of explosives, and the promised kerosene will arrive in batches within three months." In a small stone tower in the palace, the whip holder, the imperial prime minister, and the third prince Jacob
Manuel, Bu's godfather, whispered. Another person in the room was looking out the window with a wine glass in his hand.
"In addition, your brother, the only prince, Mr. Caruso of the Knight Principality, also secretly sent two tons of magic crystal. Although the quality is somewhat uneven, the quantity is fortunately very large. I have handed it over to
The Secret Magic Guild." Manuel said again. However, the man was still a little lost, as if these things were as worthless as grass, maybe even worse than grass.
"Also, the Principality of Cisse..." Manuel had no complaints about the man's attitude and was still talking to himself. Until he mentioned the slums.
This man is none other than King Fernando I of August, the king of mankind who has inherited the flag of the lion, and the nominal owner of the nine principalities. But such a powerful and powerful man is now slumped in front of the window sill like an idiot.
The index finger of his right hand lightly touched the stone wall, and traces of water slowly flowed down the texture.
The huge fire in the center of the stone tower was erratic, elongating and distorting the two figures. Fernando raised his hand to signal the other person to sit down, and then untied the royal robe on his body, revealing a leather coat covered with knife marks. He sat cross-legged.
Not far away, the Prime Minister of the Empire took out a jug of fine wine with deep understanding, filled himself a glass first, and then threw it to the other party. Seeing this, Fernando's originally stiff face gradually relaxed, but in the end it turned into a few soft voices.
Sigh.
"You are still so cautious, why can't I lose your trust now?" Fernando pulled out the wine cork, raised his head and drank a few sips.
"The courtesy of a king and his ministers will never be exceeded. I am a subordinate of the old king. It is a miracle that I am alive now. Your Majesty, please don't embarrass me anymore." Manuel smiled and replied with some self-deprecation.
Outside the seemingly unsuspecting stone tower, there was no trace of the empire's elite, and even the personal servants had disappeared. But two figures always stood quietly in the black rain, one with a strong body and a huge sword behind his back.
, one is a little thin, but the whole body is very dry.
Peeping eyes are hidden everywhere. It may be a maid who walks by inadvertently, or it may be a night owl who is a contracted beast. Tonight is the day when the new year's decree is signed in the royal city, and it is also the moment that determines the rise and fall of all forces.
, but these people can only wait quietly, otherwise they will be greeted by either the wrath of the Divine Blessing Knight or the wanted order of the Great Magister.
The members of the Holy Cross Guild stood at the outermost edge, carefully guarding the dozen backbones of the Secret Magic Guild. Although there was no communication between the two parties, the fluorescence of fighting spirit and magic power never ceased.
"The dissidents on Iron Hook Island and Crab Island are always a hidden danger, but I feel that the Principality of Cisse is the biggest enemy. However, the key to determining the outcome of the war is the attitude of the other principalities, with the Principality of Cambay taking the lead."
Manuel cleared his throat and said that he did not want to bring up the past, but in recent years, the prestige of Augu City has continued to decline.
"It is not wise to blow the horn of war against any principality. You must also know that although we are the strongest, we cannot withstand the attack of the coalition forces, even if we tie the Knight Principality into a chariot." Fernando still said.
He looked like it had nothing to do with him, as if his words were meant for a common man.
"Besides, what's going on with that old guy who has risen recently? Do I still have to worry about these trivial things?" Fernando slowly put down his wine glass, his expression looking a little helpless.
The old man King Ogu talks about is none other than the most popular figure in the slums recently, St. Lex the Mockingbird. As a descendant of a down-and-out family, he was first deprived of his title of nobility, and then experienced house confiscation and bullying. p>
With nowhere to go, he finally walked into the slums and relied on his sharp tongue to criticize the bad behavior of the nobles. In the end, he even pointed the finger directly at the royal family.
The already down-and-out poor people are not without complaints. On the contrary, they have been grudges for a long time. However, no one has taken the lead in the charge, and they have just been struggling to survive. Therefore, the rise of St. Lex seems to be more effective with half the effort. After several organized demonstrations
Later, he not only gained the so-called Mockingjay name, but also transformed into the king of the ghetto. Now he even threatens the control of the civil affairs officials.
"Haha, your Majesty, don't worry about this old guy. I will bring him to you before sunset tomorrow." Manuel did not expect that the other party would mention this matter, but he spent his life playing with power and applause.
He responded instantly. He knew very well that the man in front of him was never afraid of war, and even regarded assassination as a child's play, but he was obsessed with internal fighting.
"Well, let's just listen to his last words. That's probably what happened this year, but do you have any good strategies to appease the people? After all, we are about to wipe out their leader." Although Fernando's words were understated,
But the smell of blood is extremely strong.
"The old minister suggested that we hold a new rabbit catching competition in the near future and double the reward." Manuel thought for a while and then replied.
The black rain outside the window gradually stopped, but was replaced by endless thick fog. The fire in the stone tower had long been extinguished, and there was no sound in the room. Manuel, who had just walked out of the palace, climbed into the carriage and followed the sound of a whip.
The sound melted into the fog, but King Fernando of August was leaning on the flower gallery, looking a little tired and decadent.
"Third brother, I'm not talking about you, why do you think this majestic King Aogu looks like a bird? Isn't he just that bullshit Principality of Xisai? Give me three thousand cavalry, and I can make them surrender in a week."
The president of the Cross Union, the owner of the Blade of Light, and the Divine Blessing Knight Anthony said loudly.
"You'd better take a rest. The power of the emperor is not as simple as killing someone. Besides, although the Principality of Cisse does not have a Divine Blessing Knight, it does have two great magisters sitting in charge. Who knows the power hidden in it?
How many?" Yuri, the president of the Secret Magic Guild, the holder of the Explosive Spark Staff, and the Great Fire Mage, sarcastically said.
"Huh? There are two of them, don't we have two too! That old guy who stays in the mage tower all day long should also move around. Also, why do you always have other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige?" Anthony heard.
I was a little unhappy, but I couldn't find any good words to retort.
"Grand Magister Furion is old, and he has not cared about worldly affairs since the time of the old king, and has devoted himself to studying magic theory. Although his strength is unquestionable, his actual combat experience is hard to say. What's more, if you have confidence,
Just mention the battle by yourself, I won't go back, hehe." Yuri replied in a somewhat sinister manner, so angry that the other party smashed several stone pillars with a slap.
"Hey, let's discuss the rabbit catching competition. Also, please send someone to repair the broken pillar as soon as possible. Brother, I am very poor." Fernando, the king of Ogu, waved his hand and shook off the dust on his body.