Prince Auger's eyes wandered, and then he tapped an arcane incantation on his hand. The door to the side slowly opened, and Marshal Cavendish, who was tall, wearing armor and holding a sword, walked into the private living room.
"Long time no see, Marshal Cavendish." Palina smiled and said, "The last time you and I met was probably at the Crystal Palace, right? I remember that time you went back to your hometown to report on your duties?"
Marshal Cavendish, who was born into a long-established noble family in the empire, but relied on his perseverance and hard training to become a high-level warrior. He was several years older than Governor Auger, but his physical fitness had not declined due to age. He stood there as if he were a towering figure.
Towering towers, keep alert at all times.
Although the lifespan of high-level warriors will not be extended much, profound exercise allows the soul essence to in turn change the fine structure of muscles and bones, allowing high-level warriors to maintain peak physical fitness throughout their lifetimes. Moreover, their rich combat experience allows some veterans to
A warrior is more difficult to deal with than a young and strong boy.
In the Great Londinium Empire, in addition to the clear inheritance of martial arts in the Church Mission Academy, there are also a number of combat academies such as the Black Armor Academy, the Griffin Knights, and the Battle Tower, which are dedicated to training warriors, warriors and officers for the empire.
As for other large and small sects that are proficient in certain weapons or single combat skills, they are blooming all over the empire, which can be said to be rich in martial virtue.
Marshal Cavendish was once a member of the Griffin Knights. Only young people with noble backgrounds could enter and receive training. What they learned was not only personal martial arts, but also all kinds of military knowledge. It can be called an imperial military academy. The royal family also has an
A powerful group of griffin cavalry, specially responsible for guarding royal personnel when they go on patrol and quickly patrolling the empire's territory.
It can be said that Marshal Cavendish's promotion path is very clear. He is a beneficiary within the imperial system. He will participate in the independent establishment of the Russian-Georgian prince, which itself arouses suspicion.
"Can I ask why Marshal Cavendish gave up his allegiance to the Empire?" Palina asked.
Marshal Cavendish was obviously better able to resist the invisible charm than Prince Auger, and he said in a dry tone: "Mrs. Palina, you have extensive contacts in the city of Londinium, and you know very well what the current situation of the Senate is like.
"
"Corruption? Degeneration? Or endless debate?" Palina is also well-informed. The Farai family she represents has provided a lot of luxury to the nobles and wealthy people in the city of Londinium. She knows which upper class
The behavior of people.
"They are not loyal to the empire!" Marshal Cavendish said categorically: "These people no longer have an empire in their minds. This country is in their hands, but it is just a place to gain more benefits and enjoy more for themselves.
tool!"
"Appreciate further details."
Marshal Cavendish's anger rose: "The last time I returned to the mainland to report on my duties, I passed through the town of Camelot, which is the birthplace of His Majesty Ansel. Do you know what I saw? The rich businessmen took it from the farmers.
The land and water source dragged the farmer's daughter into the prison car and transported her away like an animal!
That's the town of Camelot! His Majesty Ansel couldn't stand the exploitation of the lords, so he led the villagers to attack the castle, which led to the legend that followed. But now, these things have happened again!"
Palina's expression was a little subtle. She looked at Marshal Cavendish and Prince Auger, and said with a smile: "One of you is a long-established noble, and the other is simply an imperial royal family, and you want to betray the empire?"
"We are not betraying, but saving the empire." Prince Auger said: "We don't want His Majesty Ansel's career to be ripped apart by corrupt people and enjoy it as they please. But it is almost impossible to make changes from within the empire.
The New World is far away from the homeland, but at least there is still a chance, this will be a new country!"
"Ha." Palina covered her mouth and chuckled: "Frankly speaking, I don't believe this reason. The two of them are no longer sixteen or seventeen years old, full of passionate ideals. It's just that a relatively independent culture has formed within the colony.
Only the favorable environment will push you to join forces and become independent. Otherwise, it is impossible for the people below to listen to your impassioned speeches and follow you to fight against the empire."
"Mrs. Palina, what you said disappoints me." Marshal Cavendish said: "Or are you living too comfortably in Londinium and turning a blind eye to the decline of the empire?"
"Don't talk about the decline of the empire in front of me, kid." Palina's expression suddenly turned cold, she squinted at Marshal Cavendish, her voice reverberated in the air, pressing her ears: "The Ansel in your mouth
Your Majesty, you are my grandfather. I have seen the rise and fall of empires more than you."
"Mrs. Palina, we are not trying to destroy the empire." Prince Auger quickly took over the topic: "You said that an independent interest environment has formed within the colony. I don't deny this, so our approach is just to comply with the colonial situation.
The voice of the people. The taxes in the empire have long been unbearable for the colonies. Isn't the Mutual Protection Alliance established for this reason? Without the vast resources and food production areas in the interior, the remaining colonial provinces cannot last long.
Keep it up. Faced with this situation, Mrs. Palina thinks, will the Senate take the initiative to lower taxes on the colonies in the New World?"
Palina was silent for a moment and said: "It is indeed difficult, but maybe you don't understand that the taxation in the mainland is actually higher than that in the New World colonies."
Marshal Cavendish shouted in a deep voice: "Nonsense! Those wealthy landlords who occupy a large amount of land to herd sheep have many ways to avoid taxes! Don't taxes fall on ordinary farmers? Local refugees have long been a big problem. Remote places are not occupied by waste.
The bandit warlords in the castle are just crazy cultists, and the Senate just pretends not to see it!"
"Calm down, brother." Prince Auger was now more calm than Marshal Cavendish and poured him a glass of wine.
"Mrs. Palina, let me speak frankly." Prince Auger looked serious: "We are not optimistic about the future of the empire. In fact, it is not only us, but also the Eye of Mystery is planning a retreat. But their idea is to support
A puppet country that puts the interests of the Mysterious Eye first in everything, and I am not willing to do that."
Marshal Cavendish sneered: "Now in the Imperial Senate, don't there also be a bunch of interest spokesmen for the Eye of Mystery?"
Prince Auger quickly added: "Of course this does not include Mrs. Palina."
Palina was not angry, but asked: "Since you know that there are people in the Imperial Senate who represent the interests of the Eye of Mystery, doesn't your independence mean that you are completely at odds with the Eye of Mystery? Faced with such a situation,
The Eye of Mystery will definitely try its best to lobby His Majesty the Emperor and the Senate to launch a war against the New World. What's more, the imperial nobles also have a lot of interests in the New World, including our Farai family."
"Do you think we will sit still and wait for death?" Marshal Cavendish sneered: "I have seen the capabilities of the imperial fleet. If we really want to come to attack, then we can compete head-on with those former classmates of the Griffin Knights to make them understand.
, the skills of the winner of five consecutive war games!”
"I wonder if this war game includes the legendary mage launching an attack at any cost?" Palina glanced at the two of them: "As long as there are big enough benefits, they don't mind rebuilding a new city of Camelot on the ruins.
"
Marshal Cavendish said: "Legendary mages also have high and low levels. If you want to completely destroy New Camelot City, unless you are a legendary mage of the level of 'Dead Moon' or 'Arcane Catalog', you must mobilize a large number of high-level mages to carry out the task."
Ring Ceremony. When the Empire and the Magic Council were able to join forces to destroy the Green Ring, it was because they had large enough common interests, but that may not be the case now."
"Ms. Palina, the Eye of Mystery is not monolithic." Prince Auger added: "Otherwise, how could Doragon leave to establish a dragon kingdom? We also have a group of high-ranking mages here, and their interests are closely related to the colony.
, enough to make them turn away from the Eye of Mystery and establish another Mage Guild. Moreover, we have also invited many senior priests from the church's scribal academy. If a battle does break out, the legendary mage is not invincible."
"Your vision is too narrow. The ability of the legendary mage is not just the destructive power of spells." Palina said with a smile.
"We know this." Prince Auger said, "So we hope to negotiate with the Duke of Mind through Lady Palina."
"What to discuss?"
"About the establishment of the border between the two sides and future cooperation." said the Russian-Georgian prince.
Palina asked with a smile: "Governor Auger, are you sure you want to tell me this?"
"Mrs. Palina, the Farai family also needs a relatively stable structure, doesn't it? By balancing all parties and acting as a mediator, peace and stability will be more beneficial to the Farai family." Prince Auger said: "
In other words, the Farai family will start to get involved in selling arms and promoting war?"
"Kid, you are very smart." Palina has fairy blood, and her lifespan is longer than that of ordinary humans. After becoming a legendary warlock, her life level has jumped again, and she has a lifespan that is enviable by mages. Based on the years she has experienced
, Prince of Auger and Marshal Cavendish are indeed brats.
Prince Auger said: "For the Empire and the Eye of Mystery, the Mutual Protection Alliance is also an enemy. I think we can reach cooperation with the Mutual Protection Alliance on the independence of the New World. Especially when the war continues for a long time in the future, I hope
Can get the support of the Mutual Protection Alliance."
Palina said: "As you said, the 'Duke of the Heart' asked me to convey that he can promise on behalf of the Mutual Protection Alliance not to take the initiative to launch an attack for a period of time in the future, and the border between the two sides will maintain the current status."
"Are you sure this is the attitude of the 'Duke of the Heart'?" Marshal Cavendish asked.
Palina smiled and said: "If not, why should I come in person?"
Prince Auger's expression was serious: "Mrs. Palina, we want to get more support."
Palina said: "Don't worry, Governor Auger, what kind of country will you build in the future? A new kingdom where you will be crowned king?"
"good."
"Frankly speaking, as a founding monarch, your strength is probably a bit weak." Palina did not hide her contempt: "It's not that you have to reach the level of a legendary warrior, but with your personal ability, I'm afraid you are not enough to cope with the challenge.
The strife that comes down.”
Although there has never been a clear requirement for how strong a governor or king needs to be, in today's situation, if you want to establish an independent country, your status must be related to your personal strength. Because in the end, power still depends on the extent to which you can control violence.
, this is also related to how to distribute benefits.
For example, Doragon's dragon kingdom is a very classic place where the strong is respected. With a legendary mage of dragon bloodline and a powerful silver dragon, naturally a large number of dragon-blooded creatures will come to join him, and some of them will also be joined by human races.
The same is true for the Mutual Protection Alliance. Without "Missile Queen" Mephisetis and "Psychic Duke" Olanso, it would be difficult to establish such a loose alliance of lords.
Even though Prince Auger has great political skills and charisma, and has the support of Marshal Cavendish's legion, many high mages, and the church's scribes, Palina still has doubts about whether he can rule the country for a long time.
Attitude, not to mention that the Russian-Georgian prince himself is no longer young.
"Mrs. Palina and the 'Duke of the Heart' don't have to worry about this." Prince Auger seemed to be prepared for something else and said: "Of course, it would be better if we could get your support."
"Support?" Palina asked in return: "Governor of Russia, any form of help will not be free. What can you offer in exchange for support?"
The Russian-Georgian prince said: "We can allow the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce to build hospitals outside the Mutual Protection Alliance and provide various pharmaceutical raw materials."
"This is just the most basic business transaction, and as far as I know, the hospital of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has never pursued high profits. It is much cheaper than the magic treatment of priests and alchemists. And the people under the treatment are healthy
, aren’t you the ones who benefit in the end?” Palina said.
Prince Auger asked: "Then I wonder what Mrs. Palina and the 'Duke of the Heart' want?"
Palina closed her eyes and was silent for a moment, then said: "You couldn't have predicted my arrival, and the 'Duke of the Heart' is not someone you can use. Why don't you tell me first, what kind of support do you need?"
Prince Auger said very boldly: "We hope that Mrs. Palina and the Farai family can play a role at the appropriate time to get the Imperial Senate to recognize the independence of the New World colonies."
"When the time is right?"
"We don't expect the empire to give up the New World colonies easily. The Mutual Protection Alliance has touched their bottom line. It's just that the development of new routes to the elven kingdom has temporarily satisfied their poor sense of novelty." Prince Auger said: "It's coming soon.
In the war, we hope to cooperate with the Mutual Protection Alliance to attack the empire's counterattack head-on. As long as we cause enough losses, those guys in the Senate will naturally be weak and compromise."
"The premise is that you can win this battle." Palina said.
"Yes, it's a little early to say this now. If we can't win, it's just an empty promise." Prince Auger said: "But if we can get the support of the 'Duke of the Heart' or even the Mutual Protection Alliance, from now on