Brilliant meteor showers pierced the sky and fell to the earth one after another, bringing many wonders and moments of beauty.
After making an agreement with Jie Lann, Lorran Hill left the Emerald Forest.
Now that she has made her decision, she will not wait like she did in the past.
After that night, Jie Lann also changed from the idle and decadent appearance of the past, like damp wood bursting out endless flames again, burning away the hesitation and hesitation of the past.
In the wide hall, a group of knights were fully armed and waited quietly until the man pushed open the thick door with his thick palm and walked towards the throne in the middle step by step with a heavy sound of metal friction.
A cloak as thick as a lion's mane was nailed to the shoulder of the plate armor, with a white background and a golden mane like flames. As Jielan sat down calmly, the heavy cloak also fell on the hard and majestic armor, with one side
The broad blade of the sword held in his hand gives people a feeling of solidity like a rock, as if the sword, body, and earth have been integrated into one body like a stone, making it unshakable.
If it were in the past, Jielan might still retain a little innocence and immaturity of his youth, but now, when this man sits on the throne, no one dares to question the majesty of this giant lion, and there is a sound of neat armor.
There was a sound in the hall, and these knights knelt down on one knee and pressed their hands on their chests.
Needless to say, they already understood that this mature king would also roar today.
"I, Jerlane, will ascend the throne of the gryphon. You are willing to walk with me on the road to the burning hell."
"I wish I could die!"
The roar echoed like thunder, and countless birds flew up in the forest, heading in all directions.
In the high tower in the forest of Emenas, the chessboard that had been laid out in the early years was no longer smooth and beautiful. It was full of cracks and flames. Many chess pieces were scattered aside. The three witches were sitting next to the sofa, slightly quiet.
"Da da, little Luolan has done something big this time. Si Ye, how do you deal with it? I will listen to you." Chris looked at the broken chessboard and didn't care.
Although she often teases and teases Si Ye on weekdays, at critical moments, she will still stand unconditionally with this doll-like witch. The emotions between the two are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Si Ye slowly closed his eyes and opened them again, seeming a little disappointed.
"Now that she has made her choice, let's go to war. What about Tidis, what is your decision?"
Titus took out an exquisite folding fan and half-covered her face, revealing her pair of silver eyes, in which countless thoughts seemed to be turning in an instant.
"Although it's a bit surprising, my answer is the same as yours."
"As expected, everyone can't be convinced by a family-like agreement." Chris raised her chin and looked at the two witches who had broken up again. They both pouted and shook their heads.
"I hope I can be a little more restrained this time. Although I know this sentence will be forgotten soon, I still want to say that the witch has few companions. Don't kill people in fights." Chris shook her head helplessly.
arm, said to the leaders of the two factions.
Si Ye and Tidaisi neither refused nor agreed. They just looked at each other deeply, as if they were recalling the past events in Oz many years ago.
After a long time, Tidaisi stood up, lifted her skirt slightly, glanced at Si Ye one last time, and then dissipated like mist.
The tower once again restored its former scene. The two witches were sitting in the hall full of bookshelves, and the dark red flame in the fireplace beside them was still burning quietly.
"I thought we could survive the changes peacefully this time, but it seems we underestimated little Lorraine's determination." Chris lay on the sofa with her legs raised on the armrest on one side.
"If this rotten situation in the empire is to be slowly and peacefully resolved, it will probably take fifty to a hundred years. She can't wait any longer."
"Well, although it's a bit contemptuous to say this, in fact, according to the previous agreement, Si Ye put a lot of water on little Luolan." Chrissy was not anxious about Si Ye's answer, and slowly talked about her own achievements in the past few years.
view.
"Yin Beier didn't get much information, so she blindly confronted little Luolan and suffered a big loss. If she assisted any of the dukes and the royal family from behind, the pressure that little Luolan is currently facing is beyond imagination.
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"Although Gargard often takes action, it is not fatal, because she was raised by sister Hades, and Hades was raised by Trinasha, and little Lorraine is considered Trinasha's successor.
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"Not to mention Corus. With her willful look, she probably doesn't care about this agreement at all. She only wants to cultivate the child named Elio, curiously looking forward to the birth of an emperor in her hands."
"Ayhekatri, we can't interfere with what she wants to do. It's a relatively weak relationship to begin with, but this witch is not the kind of unreasonable person. If you go to her on weekdays, you can still get good results.
Answered."
"Gabuela contributed a little bit, but she is used to fighting alone, so even if we were to fight against each other, she wouldn't cause much trouble to little Loren."
"The only one who is serious about doing practical things is imitating Huaslin. This former saint of the Church of Angels is still so focused and pious, or rather conservative and stubborn."
"She has been sleeping for too long. Although the Griffin family brought long-term peace and stability to the Western Region in that era, as time goes by, some things are no longer as simple as they used to be."
"Ugh, the analysis is over. Several of our partners here are fishing in troubled waters. Si Ye, don't have too much hope." With that said, Chrissy came behind Si Ye and hugged the petite witch.
"I don't expect too many of them." Si Ye rarely spoke, perhaps because there were only two people left here, so she relaxed a lot.
"I'm just thinking about how far I'm going to fight this time."
"Are you fighting to the death? We haven't reached that point yet. I don't want any of my companions to die. There shouldn't be any more hatred between witches."
"I'm not willing to give up like this."
"Then let's set a number. Let me think about it. If Si Ye breaks more than 100 books during the battle, then you will admit defeat and I will take you to escape." Chris made an unreliable suggestion.
"Only 100 books..." Si Ye closed the book in front of him, then closed his eyes to sense.
The sound of turning many pages of books sounded in the tower, and these books flew around the hall like wings, revealing the countless exquisite pictures and words on the pages.
Among them are flying dragons, roaring monsters, legions of soldiers marching in formation, falling meteorites, icy snow, the endless Yellow Sea desert, warriors holding sharp swords, nuns praying with their eyes closed, and warriors charging on horseback.
,etc.
These books are like small worlds, presenting countless wonderful parts.
Although Si Ye is not the most powerful witch, she can be said to be the most comprehensive witch among existing witches. As long as she keeps accumulating books, her own strength will continue to grow.
"Then let's take 300 books. In fact, not all books are suitable for combat."
After a long time, Si Ye slowly opened his eyes and expressed his plan.
"Oh, get serious, Si Ye." Chris put her hand on Si Ye's waist, and then happily lifted the petite witch up.
"Let little Luo Lan see how powerful you are, so that you can become a qualified sister and elder."
"Come on, Si Ye~"
After returning to the southern border of the empire, Lorraine Hill participated in the discussions of the ‘Drywood’ organization for the first time in a long time.
Compared with the past, there are many more members in the organization now, and the entire organization has gradually entered a mature operating state.
Taking into account the intelligence received so far, the Dryas organization has also begun to decide on future plans.
"War will inevitably come."
At the beginning of the meeting, a mid-level committee member stood up and spoke, setting the tone for the meeting.
"Our institutions and systems are destined not to be tolerated by the empire. Even if they are temporarily suppressed due to various reasons, there will eventually be battles in the future."
"This is not about justice and evil, good or bad, but because our existence is proof of each other's mistakes."
"The better we develop, the more clearly the people within the imperial aristocracy will realize the mistakes, backwardness and darkness of their own environment."
"On the contrary, the existence of the other party will also make some hidden elements in our territory feel lucky and try to return to the past life of being superior to others."
"Abandon unnecessary illusions, take up arms, prepare to fight, and we will liberate those suffering people in our own way."
"We will definitely encounter unreasonable misunderstandings and doubts during this process, but we will still overcome these. Real justice is not afraid of people's criticism and comments. If we give up our beliefs and ideals because of rumors, then
That’s the biggest mistake.”
"For an enlightened and just world, the scorching iron and fire will always be held in our hands!"
Loud applause rang out in the hall, and countless members of the Dryas had tears in their eyes and swore devoutly.
"For an enlightened and just world, the iron fire will never be extinguished!"
Thought and will are unified, and the seed of civilization bursts out with passion.
While the Eastern and Western empires were still fighting openly and secretly, and frictions continued, the southern border of the empire began to undergo earth-shattering changes.
The will brought about by that meeting spread at an incredible speed. Almost in an instant, tens of millions of people throughout the southern border began to see the neatly printed sheets in conspicuous places in streets, towns, and villages.
promotional drawings.
Simple and clear drawings, simple and straightforward words, and hard-working and passionate commentators ignited and spread the thoughts of preparing for war.
Whether they are businessmen, farmers, craftsmen in small towns or cities, they can understand the will of the organization and the country through various means, which is so grand and fierce.
The historical moment is slowly unfolding before our eyes, and the dull sound of forging iron and mechanical rotation in the past has become heated.
Brand-new sabers and straight and tough gun barrels move along the assembly line. They will be turned into combat weapons in the hands of skilled workers and then handed over to fearless warriors.
'Are you going to die for your country?'
If you had said this ten years ago, the residents of the southern border would have just regarded you as a fool.
Fighting is a matter for men. Even if you win, you won't get much. Most of you will die on the battlefield with no one paying attention.
But today, ten years later, if you ask a worker in a factory, he may hesitate, but there will always be a roaring answer from the crowd.
'I'd give everything for it!'
'Why?'
'Because it allows me to stand here, live to this day, and be able to answer your questions loudly.'
'It gave me dignity, the meaning of life, and the reason for everything!'
The people are ignorant, and the people are also simple. Those rough palms are the great foundation that holds up this country.
Under the recruitment notice board, there was an endless queue, with those fiery eyes on each face.
Such a scene may no longer be believed and forgotten after many years, but it is undeniable that it still existed, is so hot, and so desirable.
The 400,000 troops standing in the southern border are gradually moving to the border, and the reserve forces in the rear are also constantly training and equipping. It is expected that the second batch of 200,000 troops, the third batch of 400,000 troops, and the fourth batch of 600,000 troops will continue to arrive.
front.
As a country enters the industrial age, its mobilization capabilities will far exceed those recognized in the feudal era. From then on, past wars will become as simple as playing house. Firearms and machinery will lead the country forward like a chariot.
Until the last drop of blood is burned away.
The cruelty and intensity are unimaginable to those who join the army just for a small salary.
There is no longer any safe place, artillery fire drowns out all sense of security, and the threat of death will accompany everyone, whether they are generals or soldiers. Such an era is slowly coming.
Regarding the changes in the Dryas organization, the Eastern and Western empires had different reactions, but they also unanimously suspended the conflict.
Gryphon Territory, Duke's Residence.
"Damn it, these disobedient and unruly people actually dare to take the initiative to attack."
After receiving the information from the South, the old Duke walked around the room angrily. He was not ignorant of the situation in the South, so over the years, he continued to add factories in the Western Region, and even vigorously tapped people familiar with the South to come to build it.
, is to obtain the same industrial manufacturing capabilities.
But unfortunately, even with the support of the Griffin family, the development of these workshops is still not smooth.
First of all, there are deficiencies in skills. Many alchemists need to be supported by their families to experiment many times before they can barely restore the advanced mechanical structures in the south. Then, the transportation of materials is also troublesome. Horse-drawn carriages are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the construction of mountain railway tracks is also time-consuming.
Huge projects require a large number of skilled personnel and engineers, which is almost impossible for the Western Region.
It is not easy to find a few people who are literate and arithmetic. There are still enough manpower to build the railway. Such investment will probably drain the wealth of many nobles in the western territory. This is simply impossible.
After realizing that he could not catch up with the southern border in terms of industry, Duke Griffin's original plan was to unite with Duke Raven in the northern border to jointly capture the Eastern Empire and unify it, and then take four-fifths of the empire's territory and
The population swept southward, swallowing up the southern territory, and then completely absorbed its talents and industry, and then carried out reforms that were in line with the interests of the nobility. This was done slowly to catch up with the industrialization of Crancia and restore the former rivalry.
Unfortunately, now that the plan is only half way through, the Southern Territory has changed from its usually gentle and rabbit-like style, and has become extremely iron-blooded, and has begun to expand its army on a large scale and prepare for war.
Have they changed their leaders? However, there has been no change within the Dryas organization. The reason for this has puzzled the Griffin Duke.
"Crack."
Another piece of the floor was trampled to pieces, and at this time, an attendant carefully knocked on the door and waited.
"explain!"
Despite his anger, Duke Griffin sat down.
"Lord Jerran has returned from the Emerald Forest."