Rhodes suddenly remembered that gloomy afternoon in the Altdorf Palace, where the electors from all over the empire gathered together. The gorgeous lineup and scene should have made people's blood boil. They discussed some major historical events, such as the common struggle against Chaos.
However, the reality is that when a group of electorate bosses get together, the discussion is not about jointly resisting the barbarian attack, but about who should send out the army, and who should bear the military expenses after the army is sent out? Such trivial matters as
Little things.
Now, when the scene changes, it is a reappearance of the scene at that time. However, the topic discussed is more realistic and practical - begging for money.
Everyone knows that Marienburg is the bridgehead of the empire, but what does this have to do with me? No need to guess, Rhodes also knows the psychology of these electors.
Alas. I really hope that after a few years they will realize how shallow and childish the things they care about today are. Unfortunately, people always look back until the end. But by then it is too late.
Rhodes suddenly hoped that the famous apocalyptic king Karl Franz would appear soon and grow up quickly. Unfortunately, this guy is still a playboy until now. He wants force but not force, and intelligence but not intelligence. He is a waste. Perhaps, he is the best in history.
Mingjun all have similar experiences? Rhodes doesn’t know.
"I don't want to see him again."
After the meeting, Theodoric walked beside Rhodes, spitting.
But it doesn't matter. It really doesn't matter to Rhodes. The empire is like mud, decayed to the extreme. We can't expect it to be able to build a city wall, a solid wall that can defend against the invasion of Chaos. It is just a pool of mud, inside the empire
There may be more followers of Chaos than there are in Norsca in the north.
In those invisible corners, in those chaotic and dirty slums, disease and hunger are devouring innocent people of the empire. They do not have clean water, enough food, and are sick and have no choice but to pray to God to save them.
.However, how many gods in the old world can really save them? In the end, the one who really saves them is probably the evil god Nurgle.
But, how do people care whether you are an evil god or a righteous god? As long as you can save them in the end. Rhodes believes that in Marienburg and Altdorf, which have a population of one million, there are at least tens of thousands of Chaos believers. Maybe they are not
Those who intend to join are just forced by the hard life and step by step into the embrace of chaos.
Order and chaos, one is stronger and the other is weaker. This is a dynamic balance, but in the end of the world, this balance will be destroyed and collapse.
…
Kislev, Bandaga Palace.
"The activities of various small religious groups are becoming more and more frequent. Moreover, the number of people is also increasing. I feel that there must be someone behind this. The more gangs and religious groups there are, the harder it is to manage, and security is beginning to become a problem. We
We are almost running out of manpower.”
In Queen Denis's office, Boris Boka was reporting in a low voice. He would report his recent work to the Queen in detail. However, what the Queen cared about more was not his work report...
"Boris, look at me."
Dennis spoke almost in a commanding tone. His voice was cold and piercing. As if in an instant, the candlelight in the room dimmed.
Boris did not dare to speak. In fact, it was not that he did not dare to speak, but that he could not speak. He had decided to cut off all relations with the queen other than work. As long as it was not related to work, he would try to avoid it. However, Dennis did not
Don’t think so…
She got up from the red carpet seat, walked down, and stood in front of Boris——
"Do I bore you so much?"
"No, you are a noble queen. The people of Kislev will not be tired of you, and neither will I."
Boris's answer was firm and powerful. It seemed that it was a petrified heart, a hard and brave heart. However, no one knew how painful Boris's heart was when facing Queen Denis. He had been so
He loved her deeply and still does now. But he couldn't be with her. Even if he looked at her for a second time, his heart would be cut by a knife. Her shadow and her voice always appeared in his dreams. Then at dawn, they were broken into pieces.
Repeated day after day.
During the repeated torture, even praying to the bear god Esun was of no avail. Boris thought about leaving Kislev forever and leaving the palace. However, this required the consent of Tsar Pavel. However, Pavel would not agree. He
Both his father and his father, Vladimir, had sworn allegiance to him. His father's ability was obvious to all, and Pavel would never exile such a talent.
"Then, please look at me squarely."
The queen's cold commanding voice sounded again, making Boris restless.
He was not afraid, not afraid of her. He was just afraid of seeing her again and sinking deeper into her.
"I cannot. Your Majesty the Queen."
A firm and powerful voice came from deep in his throat. Boris's heart was bleeding. This was the only woman who made him lose himself. But he couldn't have her, not in this life.
"coward!"
Dennis's angry roar echoed in the room, and the surrounding walls were covered with a thin layer of ice.
Pain accumulated inside her.
"Yes, just think of me as a coward."
Boris answered feebly. Melancholy covered his face, like a cloud of gloom, replacing the sunny and enthusiastic young man in the past.
"Have you applied to Pavel for a transfer?"
Dennis's voice finally calmed down. She looked out the window, melancholy and sad.
"Yes."
Boris replied quietly.
"You are weak and unstable. Do you know that?"
Dennis scoffed.
"This is my weakness. I can't bear it."
Boris sighed. His voice brushed through the Queen's heart, but left no trace.
"Pavel will not let you go. The security of the city defense force and the city of Kislev depends on you and your father."
"My father can do it all on his own."
Boris resisted stubbornly.
"But how do you tell him the reason for leaving?" Dennis turned around and stared at Boris again, "Are you going to tell him that you fell in love with a woman, and this woman is the queen, which makes you miserable?"
"Stop talking, please let me go, okay?"
The volume of Boris's words suddenly increased a lot.
"Haha, okay."
Dennis is back.
Boris breathed a sigh of relief. But then, Dennis said again——
"Unless I dig out your heart, then you can let it go."
Her answer was so cruel and cold. It made Boris feel confused. For a moment, Boris recalled what Rhodes had said to him - when the gods choose you, they must test you. Wherever you are weak, they will
In what aspects will it train you, let you suffer setbacks, and make you grow? Only when you are covered in scars can you be invincible in the end.
Boris thought that maybe the gods knew that he was emotionally weak, so they gave birth to such a sadistic love to torture him. However, if this was the case, he would rather not be the person chosen by the gods...