The atmosphere of autumn is getting stronger day by day, and the heavy fruits on the branches are hinting at the coming of the harvest festival. After entering the 'month of Ariel' (1), crops in various parts of Metz begin to enter the harvest period. The military nobles continue to
While stationing troops on the western front, they began to arrange for the tenant farmers in the territory to carry out autumn harvest work. So far, the Silver Queen's desire to invade Metz before the autumn harvest was completely ruined - both on the eastern and western fronts.
But it’s not entirely useless——
After the 'Great Solar Eclipse' on Saint Holiday, the unnatural glaciers and snow from the East Metz Golden Needle Forest to the Silver Valley Bay gradually began to melt. The war that day caused a devastating blow to the agriculture in this area, and Fatan Port and
Aoweihindu encountered an ensuing food crisis, and the nobles had to order an emergency mobilization of food from the Ludwig and Mehotofen regions to provide relief. Multiple solar eclipses in recent days inevitably occurred in this area.
Panic has aroused in the region, and astrologers have claimed to the people that this is a disorder of laws caused by the influence of a once-in-a-thousand-year magic tide. Against this background, doomsday theories are rampant, and forces lurking in the shadows take the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
In response, the eldest son of the Crown had to impose martial law in Port Fatan and Ovehin. This move actually slowed down their counterattack on the Eastern Front.
But it is worth mentioning that after Medissa and Nymesis regained the passage from Wallachia to the Golden Needle Forest, the military nobles stationed in the north took the opportunity to use the passage to move eastward, regained the Mosaic Leaf Territory, and eliminated
The remnants of the White Army gathered here. On the one hand, Duke Weiner followed Brando's instructions and stationed heavy troops at the Argen Pass. On the other hand, he ordered the second daughter of the Grand Duke Huaye, Faina's daughter, to be placed under house arrest in Verosa Castle.
Sister Ilia was rescued and escorted to Port Fatan to meet her sister.
There was an episode in between.
After seeing her sister who had been trapped for many days, Faina lost control of her emotions. She hugged her sister and burst into tears. She behaved extremely rudely. In fact, since Mehotofen was locked up in the prison van, her spirit has been tense all the time.
Even after being rescued by everyone, he was still worried about the safety of his father and sister. Until the situation in East Metz was reversed, Medissa and Nymesis conquered the passage from Wallachia to the Golden Needle Forest, and Duke Weiner defeated Huaye.
After receiving it, the heavy burden in her heart finally fell.
However, the moment I saw my sister, the negative emotions accumulated over the past few days inevitably burst out.
The counterattack of the eldest son of the emperor was slow, but after entering the second half of the Harvest Moon, the sporadic small and large battles in the eastern Metz region and Mehothofen still came to an end one after another. Following Brando, he went north and was now loyal to the eldest son of the emperor in the south.
The nobles even further captured Asaph Fortress and brought the Evergreen Corridor under their control.
Since then, the entire campaign on the Eastern Front has completely ended, and Brando followed the agreement and sent the White Legion, who had been "recuperating" in the prisoner of war camp for many days, in the Busingyan Forest to leave the Metz area.
In fact, the issue of the White Legion's fate had caused quite a stir within the northern nobles. Many people, including Duke Weiner, believed that these people should be detained until the end of the war. But in the end, the emperor's eldest son, Lenaret, strongly opposed it.
The public debate supported Brando's decision, and Earl Alcorns and other southern nobles also expressed their agreement with this decision.
After all, everyone who actually participated in the offensive plan that day knew in their hearts that although the White Army surrendered in the Battle of Port Fatan, it did not really lose its combat effectiveness. Keeping them in East Metz is equivalent to a possible attack at any time.
Detonated time bomb.
What's more, Earl Alcorns also believed that in the civil war of the empire, their side must maintain a moral advantage. They must not lose the big for small things. In the end, his opinion reached a consensus among the northern nobles - now Earl Alcorns
He has become Lenaret's right-hand man, and he is obviously very satisfied with his current position. He has completely forgotten the scene when he stood on the side of the Silver Queen and opposed Brando, and has repeatedly claimed in public that he and Brando are 'not fighting'
Don't know each other'.
Brando was speechless about this guy's shamelessness.
But two weeks after the White Army left Businyan, a piece of bad news came. On the first day after entering Banker, Duke Ambnar, the commander of the White Army, chose to stay in a hotel in Grichel.
He ended his life. It is said that he did not leave any will. He only wrote a letter to his family and Her Majesty the Queen. In the letter left to the Silver Queen, the Duke expressed his apology for not being able to repay the trust of the royal family.
He detailed his lifelong loyalty and belief, and finally gave a tactful warning to the emperor of the empire: Madara’s undead soul is not worthy of trust——
After receiving the letter, Constance sighed slightly and then turned it into ashes.
Later, she did not punish Ambnar's family for his performance in the war. She only ordered him to be buried ceremoniously, and then allowed the eldest son of Duke Ambnar to assume his title.
Regarding the death of Duke Ambnar, Brando had no feelings at all, only a little regret. At least the Duke could be regarded as an upright person; but the upright man would inevitably be tragic. This Duke wanted to preserve the White Army.
He could even compromise with his enemies, but when it was all over, he chose to use his own life to save his honor as a soldier.
It was the third day after the Harvest Festival when the news of Duke Ambnar's death came back to Port Fatan. At that time, Brando was bored and listened to the decision of Prince Lenaret and his ministers. In fact, this was not the same as his.
It doesn't matter, because since the middle of this month, the Eruin people have withdrawn from this internal competition within the empire. Although the fleet from Tonigel is still anchored in Fatan Port, it will actually set off to return to Var at any time.
Hara.
At this moment, the mission of the envoy has actually been declared a failure.
However, the Eruin people got more than they originally imagined. As for how the holy war will unfold in the future, this ancient kingdom already has more choices.
Just as Duke Werner impassionedly mentioned that a counterattack should be launched on the Western Front, the door of the hall was knocked open by the panting Count Alkans, who brought the news of Duke Ambnar's death and another news -
—
On the third day after Duke Ambnar's death, Silver Queen Constance announced a message:
In the political center of the empire she rules, a grand engagement ceremony will soon be held. One party participating in the engagement ceremony is a mountain prince from Wallach, but the other party is beyond people's expectations - the woman
It's not one of Her Majesty's daughters. It's the newly named Countess of Wallachia.
Regarding this mysterious countess, in fact, from the day she was conferred, there have been various rumors among the people. Some rumors said that she was also a mountain dweller, while other rumors mentioned that she was a mountaineer before she was conferred.
In fact, she is not from the empire, but from a country under the empire. Each of these mysterious rumors makes people more interested in this countess. In all areas under the queen's rule, people are
While discussing this engagement ceremony, even their military defeat in the Metz area seemed to be forgotten for a while.
The heated discussion caused by the engagement ceremony even spread to the Metz, Mehotofen and Ludwig areas controlled by the eldest son of the emperor. Although the people were a little quieter, the high-ranking nobles were also discussing the unusual move of the Silver Queen.
The marriage had a strong political overtone from the beginning. It was obviously to appease the mountain people who declared their allegiance to the Silver Queen, but what they didn't understand was why the other party made it so public.
Is it just to cover up previous military defeats?
The Cruz people don't understand, but some people know it very well.
Brando understood that this time the prime minister's daughter was right again.
After a brief hesitation, he immediately began to make arrangements. The confrontation between the east and the west of the empire has been formed. Although Lenaret's power is not yet stable, it finally has a foothold. He does not intend to let Eruin become Cruz.
The throne of man is charging forward, so now is the time to withdraw and leave.
First, let Oni, Yi Nied and others take the little prince to leave the empire. The mission of the envoy is over, and the mission of the little prince is also declared to be over. Although Haruze also expressed euphemistically after learning that the teacher was going to stay.
He wanted to stay and advance and retreat with him, but Brando refuted it on the grounds that "the king must be responsible for his people".
But looking at the little prince's reluctant eyes, Brando felt a little warm in his heart. The former had grown a lot since this mission. He finally had the temperament of a king. This made him feel very gratified - at least worthy of it.
The dangers experienced in this process, although it also left some troubles, at least the 'Her Royal Highness' on the battlefield was the one that the soldiers passed on to each other. He still hasn't figured out how to explain this missing 'Princess' to Princess Griffin.
Where did Princess Fusha go?
Fortunately, I don't have to face the princess for the time being.
Before the fleet left, Brando and Nymesis met.
After absorbing the War Slate that day, Senior Baijia's personality fell into a deep sleep. She hasn't woken up yet, and she doesn't know what kind of abilities she gained. Then Nimesis's personality took over the initiative of the body.
, the first time she saw Brando, she gave him a loud slap in the face without saying a word, and then looked at him with gritted teeth. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.
But Brando looked at her lips and read the meaning of this sentence: Dog man and woman!
Brando couldn't laugh or cry. Of course he knew that her slap was for Senior Bai Jia teasing him, but it was not his instruction. Speaking of which, he himself was also a victim.
Fortunately, he felt a little guilty for the girl who had inherited the soul of his senior sister, so he didn't care about anything. Instead, he saw that the other person had broken the coldness that had previously kept her away from others for thousands of miles, and his face was blushing to the root of his neck.
It looks very interesting.
"Miss Nimesis, no matter what you think of me, this time I will leave Eruin's domestic affairs to you. Although Eruin seems to be calm at the moment, there are turbulent undercurrents under the waves, whether it is
If any of the three parties, the royal party, the empire, or Madara’s undead parties, cannot handle it well, the kingdom may fall back into crisis at any time, not to mention that the Union of All Things will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble in this situation.”
Nymesis frowned as if she didn't even want to look at him, and replied coldly: "Of course I understand, and I don't need you to remind me."
But she also understood that among the ministers under Princess Griffiin, only the one in front of her had the clearest idea of Eruin's future, so she still asked: "If you have any ideas, just tell me directly."
Brando nodded, expressing satisfaction that Nymesis could still maintain a calm view of the overall situation.
"Go and tell Her Highness the Princess that the undead will definitely launch the second Black Rose War within this year. No matter what anyone says to her, let her not believe it. The Black Rose opposite Bromando must give up all luck!"
"You know, the royal party has always believed that you want to use the threat of the undead to expand your influence," Nymesis looked at him coldly: "Do you mean to let Her Royal Highness completely oppose you?"
"Those who think so are just a group of short-sighted people. I believe there are people in the royal party who can see all this clearly. Politics is an art of compromise, Miss Nymesis. But you don't have to compromise with everyone."
"I'll bring the words."
"Thanks."
"No need to thank me, this is not for you."
Silently watching Nimesis board the boat, Brando couldn't help but touch his cheek, "Hiss--" He couldn't help baring his teeth. This woman was really merciless in her actions.
Pain. Although his defense is now beyond ordinary people, it cannot block the pain. Moreover, Nymesis's current strength is not bad at all. After absorbing the second stone slab, the opponent has faintly touched the field of elements.
.
"How is it? Does it hurt?" At this time, a teasing voice came from behind him: "Mr. Earl."
Brando turned around, only to find that it was the little princess of the Sifah family. Chiara was wearing an exquisite princess dress today, holding a purple parasol. She looked like a doll, with two ponytails on the golden
Sparkling in the sun, she raised her little face and looked at Brando with interest. A cunning light flashed from time to time in her blue eyes.
"Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Sifah family, send my regards to your brother for me."
"I will." The little princess replied with a smile: "But I have a question for you, Mr. Earl."
Brando made a gesture of invitation.
"Now you should know what my brother is planning. I just want to ask you, Mr. Count, do you plan to marry me?"
"puff!"
Brando almost choked himself, he couldn't help coughing violently. He had seen many straight-to-the-point questions, but this was the first time he was so straightforward. Especially since the person who asked this question was just a little kid, although he didn't
He knew how old this little princess was, but looking at her underdeveloped small breasts and her height that only reached below his chest when she stood on tiptoes, she didn't look like she was over fourteen years old.
"Your Highness Princess..." Brando replied dumbfounded while coughing: "It's better to wait until you are an adult to discuss this question."
"Tch," Chiara said with a look of disdain on her face: "Hypocritical, don't think that I don't know the dirty tricks of the nobles. I am the daughter of the royal family, don't you want me?"
Brando felt that if he kept saying this, someone would call the military police. He quickly interrupted the little devil and said: "That's enough, Your Highness."
"Huh!" Chiara snorted softly and turned away, but her little face was also stained with a blush. She was a little dissatisfied and said: "Apart from the fact that his eyes are impaired, my brother is no better than you.
The washboard princess is even better, and there is that "Princess Fusha", Her Royal Highness. Let him be the king, it is better to marry him out. Anyway, there are always many people who like this - what kind of person does Eruin need?
King, don’t you understand, Mr. Count?”
Brando shook his head slightly: "Miss Chiara, if your brother's surname is Corcova, then he will become an excellent king."
"The Sifah family also once ruled Eruin!"
"But that was only once, Miss Chiara, you are a smart girl, you should understand what I am talking about."
Chiara's eyes were slightly gloomy, and she bit her lip, seeming very unconvinced, but with her wisdom, she certainly understood that Brando was right - this ancient kingdom could no longer withstand any more
There was a commotion. She stood there, frowning, wringing her hands. Brando had never seen such a childish side of the little princess since he met her.
His heart softened slightly and he was about to say something to comfort her. Unexpectedly, Chiara reacted first and interrupted him: "You don't have to comfort me. I don't want the hypocritical comfort of a guy like you. I
And one more thing."
"Um?"
Brando was slightly startled.
Chiara lowered her head, put her hands around the back of her neck, and took off a necklace. She put the necklace in her palm, and then handed it to Brando: "No, this is the amulet my father gave me. I will first
I'll lend it to you for a while, but you must come back alive and return it to me."
Brando always felt that there was something wrong with what the other party said. He looked at the necklace in his hand. The necklace still carried the residual warmth of the little princess's body temperature. It was a beautiful crystal pendant, and there seemed to be roiling blood inside.
. He felt like he had seen this necklace there, but he immediately saw the Sifah family emblem carved on the base of the pendant, and then he remembered the meaning of this necklace, which was the mark of the royal bloodline.
Although he was a little dissatisfied with things like amulets, Brando did not expect that the other party would lend him such a valuable thing. The thoughts contained in it can be imagined, and he was slightly moved in his heart: "Your Highness Princess..."
Unexpectedly, Chiara looked disgusted: "Quickly put away your expression that is uglier than crying. It's disgusting. I just don't want to be a widow before I get married!"
Brando immediately concluded. He always felt that if he continued to talk to Her Royal Highness the Princess, he might really die of myocardial infarction. He didn't know where the other party's strange thoughts came from and where she was.
Aristocratic education?
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Note 1: The nickname of the locals in Metz for the goddess of autumn. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
