It stands to reason that these two people are both close followers of the Silver Queen, and a slight mistake is not enough to make them so frightened. However, just two days ago - to be precise, two nights ago, the empire suddenly lost the access to Pasilian Fortress.
Contact - anyone with any sense at all knows what this means. Bad premonitions are often the most effective, and within twenty-four hours, bad news comes like snowflakes -
First, the Pegasus knights of Asaph's imperial garrison detected the movements of a large legion in the Bear Lake area, and then another scout cavalry detected another legion further south in the Silvery Valley.
Twenty-seven hours later, Vargas, Hemlock Town, and Forest Avenue were confirmed to have fallen.
Twenty-nine hours later, the twin towns of Nafir and Talis in the north of the Bear Lake area were in emergency, and traces of strange troops were discovered outside the city of Greystone Town in the lower reaches of the Galaxy.
Thirty-four hours later, the South Town of Twin Towns fell, and two hours later, the North Town fell.
Thirty-seven hours later, an Imperial Army post at the edge of the Boots Woodland received some remnants of soldiers from the south, and Baron Piris of the Cooper family was discovered among them.
Forty-four hours later, Graystone Town was besieged.
Half an hour later, the cavalry of the Green Claw Fortress finally brought back the exact news that the Parsilian Fortress had been lost, and a large-scale Jorgendigon army was attacking along the east branch of the Broken Sword Mountains in the direction of Fort Erno.
, the empire’s fortress legions are retreating steadily.
Fifteen minutes ago, Rusev confirmed the fall. The Pegasus Knight flew over the city and observed that the city was suspected to be bombarded by spells exceeding level 12. No one in the city survived.
Jorgendigon launched an invasion of the empire, most of Andzlova fell, the Evergreen Walkway was in danger, and the Rokozy-Broken Sword Mountain fortresses turned into crumbling stars far away in the horizon.
As if in an instant, terrible news spread like wildfire one after another, with the White Rose Garden as the center, spreading like a plague throughout the entire imperial capital - the news followed the knights on horseback as they left the Palace of St. Conti and entered.
Going to the mansions of the leading figures in the Duke's Palace, the Earl's Palace, the Forbidden Army, the Knights, and the Temple, it was like a spark of fire splashing into a pool of oil, setting the manors on fire. Under the arched windows and above the attics, the nobles
In the private room, candles were lit, and then people in plain clothes with their heads and faces covered walked out of the back door, walked through the streets, and entered the homes of nobles of all sizes.
Then the servants made their appearance, hurriedly leaving their master's mansion, driving carriages, or just relying on their legs, to thousands of unknown corners of the city; whispers of news spread from word to mouth, through
One person passed it on to the next, and the next person boarded the carriage and headed along the streets to the twenty-two gates of Rushta. Before dawn, countless carriages left the city and galloped toward various parts of the empire.
Direction - some of them went to the countryside, some to the castle, and some to the dock. Together with them, the news of the war rode the wind and waves, spreading across the entire empire.
This is what happened in the forty-eight hours before Mr. Travis Burney and Mr. Kevin de Saint Varia, the leader of the Dragoons, walked into the White Rose.
At this moment, in front of Constance, the leader of the dragoons still seemed a little sane, while Mr. Travis almost trembled. The former was responsible for the promotion evaluation of the inner court knights, while he was mainly responsible for intelligence collection and supervision. At the moment,
The mistake he made was obviously going to be blamed on him. The knight leader was trembling with fear and wanted to explain to the supreme leader of the empire in front of him. However, what Constance needed was not an explanation, but an answer.
They were not the only ones in the Queen's study. The leading figures of the empire had already gathered together at this moment. Standing at the front were the Marquis Nigel, the commander of the White Army, and Bandylon, who was closely related to the Imperial Navy.
Earl, Downers, Little Nidwin, the head of the Cecil family, Earl Rodney, the current commander of the Blue Army, and Archduke Helix. Behind them there are some nobles from other families, most of whom are also
The ministers who usually surround His Majesty, as well as the envoys from the Temple of Fire, are roughly divided into three camps. The nobles close to the Parute family obviously have gloomy faces, while most of the nobles from the Cecil family and the military are
Looking at this scene with smiles on their faces, the last group of people, headed by Grand Duke Helix and Prime Minister Little Niederwin, had a straight face, with no expression on their faces.
As for Her Majesty the Queen herself, Her Majesty's expression remains as usual. There is no trace of anger in her eyes, and of course there is no trace of kindness in her eyes. However, anyone who has a little understanding of the Supreme Being of the Empire will understand that it is often in this state.
She is the most terrifying.
After a while, Constance finally spoke.
She glanced at the two of them - although Her Majesty the Queen still looked like a girl on the outside, her calm eyes showed the character of Her Majesty the Queen - she said coldly: "This is the second time, my dear
The Palute family, as well as your nobles in the south, have been really unworthy of your status in recent times. Mr. Leader, neither you nor your brother have really disappointed me.
Are you silent, waiting for me to speak?"
Hearing these words, most of the nobles of the Cecil family gloated, while the soldiers looked like they were watching a good show. Only Niedwin frowned. In his memory, Her Majesty the Queen rarely
Such a clear statement of his attitude - but this is the third time in recent times, whether it is scolding the Cecil family in the Palace of St. Canti, or in the Garden of White Roses against the Archduke Palute.
The rebuke, as well as her attitude at the moment, made him feel weird inside and out.
But to Niedwin's point of view, it was just weird, but Tangnas's face had already changed. The fury of thunder coming from the throne was so terrifying that it could not help but make people tremble. He gritted his teeth,
I didn't dare to speak at all.
And Travis almost shook. Although His Majesty said the word "dear" in his mouth, his face almost turned green when he heard it. He hesitated in his heart again and again before he had to reply respectfully: "I don't dare."
,His Majesty."
"Then tell me, what are the movements of the lions in Torquining to the west of Green Claw Fortress?"
"No action, Your Majesty." Travis quickly wiped his sweat and replied.
"Where are the elves in the Four Realms?"
The answer this time was Nigel, the commander of the White Legion, who shook his head: "There is no action, but the elves should not have received the news yet, otherwise they will not give up this opportunity."
"That means at least Jorgendigon has nothing to do with the wind elves?" Constance asked.
When she asked this question, she frowned slightly, as if she was thinking about something, but there was a vague feeling that Her Majesty the Queen's mind was not on what was happening right now.
Like Prime Minister Little Nidwin, Nigel seemed to be aware of this, but this doubt only flashed through his mind, and then he shook his head: "Probably not."
"Where are the Lions of Torquining?"
"The lions are probably waiting for news. As long as Jorgendigon's army arrives at Ernoburg, they will take action." Little Niedwin glanced at Her Majesty the Queen and finally said.
"How big is Jorgendigon's army?" Constance looked at the young prime minister, then looked away, putting pressure on Travis.
The latter was sweating profusely, "Your Majesty, this is not clear yet, but they should have at least two legions in Andzlova."
The Silver Queen was silent, as if she was calculating something.
Little Niedwin pondered for a moment, and then said: "It is very likely that the underground kings have already taken action, otherwise to reach this scale, at least half of the lords of Qiao Gendigang would have to be dispatched."
"Their target is Asaph," Constance came back to her senses: "So do we have any countermeasures now? Are there any troops still in Anzlova?"
"Originally, we could mobilize Anzeruta's army, but now..." Little Niedwin said half of his words, and then looked at Donnas in the crowd. The latter's face sank, and he immediately thought of the prime minister in his heart.
The Lord cursed half to death. Of course he understood what this sentence meant. In addition to the indigenous people in Anzeruta, the local legions stationed there were mainly in the hands of Count Jean and Count Alcorns, but this part of the army
The Pasilian Fortress had been replenished earlier, and as for the remaining noble troops, not to mention everyone present also knew where they were going.
He hurriedly walked out and replied: "Your Majesty, Anzeruta's army has long been replenished into the Rokochi-Broken Sword Mountain Fortress Group, and the remaining militia and local defense forces cannot be used at all. What's more, even if there are,
He was defeated by the unruly Count Tonigel."
"Being fooled around by an Eruin seems to be a very honorable thing for Mr. Downers." Duke Cecil said sarcastically.
The latter's face turned white and red, but he did not dare to reply, because the supreme leader of the empire obviously looked unhappy at this moment, and was obviously very dissatisfied with him.
Constance's face returned to the cold look before: "Then where is my nearest army?"
"The two Pegasus cavalry regiments of the White Legion are stationed in the Violet Valley, Your Majesty." Marquis Nigel immediately replied.
"Is it too late?"
The former shook his head: "To support Asaph, we must cross the Evergreen Walkway. Unless Greystone Town can survive at least forty-eight hours, it is unlikely that we will be able to make it in time."
Constance glanced at her courtiers with a teasing look: "In other words, we have to abandon the Andzlova area? Or if the Rokozy-Broken Sword Mountain fortress group falls, the largest loss in the history of this empire will
Do you want me to bear the shame?"
There was silence in the room.
The Silver Queen looked at her courtiers and smiled coldly: "Donnas, go inform Duke Palut that the bottom line I give you is to keep the Rokozy-Broken Sword Mountain Fortress Group from falling. If you can't even do this,
If you can't do it at all, it means you are not qualified to manage this land. At that time, let the White Army take over the defense from Anzer Tower to the Evergreen Corridor."
Constance's voice was not loud, but it was like a thunderbolt falling in the crowd. Everyone's eyes fell on Her Majesty the Queen's long-time favorite in an instant, with surprise, confusion, and curiosity in their eyes.
, also contains various emotions such as sympathy, flinching, and gloating. Almost everyone present is an old fox who has been in the power center of this empire for a long time, and naturally understands the weight contained in this sentence.
Your Majesty is really angry this time.
Tangnus swayed and almost fainted. He looked at the supreme leader of the empire in front of him with a pale face, but he did not dare to complain at all. He quickly bowed and said: "I understand."
Then he separated from the crowd in despair and walked out of the study.
The only trembling Travis was left in the study, but Constance didn't even bother to look at him. She flicked her sleeves and left the room accompanied by the maid.
When Rodney left the White Rose Garden with other nobles, he deliberately lagged behind and caught up with Archduke Helix. The latter was about to board the carriage and noticed the actions of the new head of the Ashrico family.
Then he turned around and asked, "My lord, do you have any advice?"
Rodney smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, the Duke is laughing. I would like to ask your Majesty what you think of what His Majesty just said?"
Hearing these words, the Duke stopped boarding the car. He simply retracted his feet and looked at the other party with a solemn expression: "What do you think, Lord Earl?"
"His Majesty has openly relaxed her surveillance on the military in recent days, but secretly her suppression of us has become more and more severe. I originally thought she would take the opportunity to support the Palut family, but I didn't expect..."
Grand Duke Helix shook his head: "Your Majesty's character has become more and more withdrawn recently, and the Parute family has not been favored by her for some time..."
Rodney seemed to think of something: "Since that incident..."
Archduke Helix gave him a wary look: "Shut up, these are not things you and I should discuss. Little Rodney, for the sake of your father and I being family friends, I remind you, while you still have time,
If you have the chance, go back to your family’s territory.”
Rodney was slightly startled: "Your Excellency, Duke?"
The Duke nodded: "In less than a week, I will leave the Royal Capital and return to the Flowery Leaf Territory."
Rodney looked at him in surprise. Leaving the royal capital at this time was tantamount to announcing that he had left the center of the empire's power. For nobles of their level, it was almost unimaginable.
The old Duke shook his head: "Little Rodney, you were still young at the time, but I witnessed the incident forty years ago with my own eyes. I don't want to experience what happened at that time again; okay,
I’m going to say this all. I’m telling you this because of the relationship between our two families for generations. After you hear it, believe it. If you don’t believe it, don’t spread it to other people. As for how to weigh the trade-offs, I’ll leave it to you.
Just figure it out for yourself."
After saying that, he waved to the latter and boarded the carriage, leaving Rodney standing there, watching thoughtfully as the carriage slid into the darkness.
But in the end, the latter smiled softly and shook his head.
…
Betissa slipped into the room quietly, then closed the door. She turned around again and looked around in the dark room, as if she was looking for something.
It was at this time that a voice came: "Betissa, are you back?"
The round-faced mountain maid was obviously startled, and then she recognized that it was the earl's voice. She breathed a sigh of relief. Although she hadn't found Akane anywhere in the house, she nodded quickly.
After a while, there seemed to be a moment of silence, and then the voice asked again: "How is it? Is everything said outside true?"
"It's all true, Your Majesty the Earl. There are huge rumors outside. It is said that the empire has been defeated in the south, and now both Anzlova and Rokozy are in danger." She thought for a moment, as if she was recalling something.
Then he replied hesitantly: "But it's a little strange. The ones attacking us this time are neither the lion-men nor the wind elves of Saint Osol, but the army of Jorgendigon. I have never even heard of it."
that place."
"Jorgendigang?" Qian was startled for a moment, and suddenly thought of the cavemen in the fir collar. She was silently dazed for a while, and her longing for Eruin became stronger in her heart. With a creak, she opened the window, and Betisha opened the window.
She found that her lord was actually standing by the window. He was holding the emerald spear and looking out the window blankly. His eyes reflected the starlight in the distant night sky, which made her frown and thought to herself.
Unfortunately, the count is ill again.
After a while, Qian turned around. She seemed to remember something and called out: "Betissa, Betissa."
"I am here, my lord," Betissa replied quickly.
"How far away is Anzlova from the Rusev you talked about last time?" the mountain girl asked in a low voice.
Betissa opened her mouth, her heart thumped, but she couldn't say the next words.
Akane's bright eyes stared at him: "Lord, is he there?"
Of course Betissa knew who the 'Lord' she was talking about was, but she couldn't help but complain secretly at this moment, thinking that she had nothing to do to help the Earl to find out some news. The other party's real purpose was here, but
As a maid, she didn't dare to lie, so she could only nod her head honestly. Before she even nodded her head for the second time, she felt her Earl walking up to her and grabbing her shoulders, a little hastily.
He asked: "Where is he? Where is Jogendigon's army now? Is he in danger?"
Betissa was so frightened that she almost screamed. She quickly turned pale and shook her head. How could she, a maid, know these things? There were a lot of rumors about these things outside, but no one was reliable. The best she could do was understand.
Just a rough idea.
However, she knew that if she said this, she, the Earl, might not be able to sleep well in the past few days, so she could only comfort her: "Your Earl, that...that lord of the Tonigel people, might have left Ainz long ago.
Lova, if he takes a boat from Loen, he will be able to reach Bankel in a short time, and he might already be on the Sublime Sea by this time."
Qian seemed to really listen to these words. She relaxed, glanced at her maid, and nodded: "Thank you, Betissa."
"Your Majesty, this is what I should do."
As Betissa spoke, she also prayed in her heart, thinking that Martha would bless her and help her Lord Count recover from his illness as soon as possible and not be so nagging all the time.
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