When Xuan Weizi was inspecting the construction of the Heiyan Provincial Water Conservancy Project, he suddenly received a message from Parina. Although he expected that his Demonic Spirit Tower might cause trouble, the news was beyond Xuan Weizi's expectation.
, he immediately asked about the specific situation.
Seeing Palina in the round light silver mirror, she shook her head and said: "There is no way to know the specific situation now. The city of Londinium has implemented a curfew, and all spells such as teleportation, communication, and prophecy detection have been blocked.
It is only roughly clear that the Senate mobilized troops from outside the country to take control of the capital, and at the same time placed the emperor and related personnel under house arrest."
"There is no warning for such a big thing?" Xuan Weizi asked: "We mobilize the army normally and move a large number of men and materials, but now His Majesty the Emperor and his men haven't heard anything at all?"
Xuan Weizi thought of the war in New Camelot City. Although there were many variables on the battlefield at that time, all parties involved in the war had a rough judgment of the situation in advance and had long expected that a confrontation would take place in New Camelot City. The two sides were secretly actively preparing.
When the war broke out, both sides showed their full strength. The fighting was so fierce that it almost destroyed the city of New Camelot.
And now, why did the city of Londinium, the majestic capital of the empire, suddenly undergo a coup? It was too sudden!
"Actually, the conflict between the emperor and the Senate has not been going on for a day or two." Parina explained: "This time, Aleon III planned to abolish part of the Imperial Navy, which aroused opposition from the Senate, and the two sides argued for a long time. Later, there was still a dispute.
News spread that Aleon III intended to formally sign a peace treaty with the Kingdom of Ansel, but a coup broke out within a few days."
Xuan Weizi was silent for a moment. In fact, until now, the Great Londinium Empire still regards the New World as its own territory. Whether it is the Mutual Protection Alliance or the emerging Kingdom of Ansel, they are a group of hateful traitors in the eyes of the empire.
The New World is no longer the habitat of a group of indigenous people. Although the Mutual Protection Alliance and the Kingdom of Ansel are not as large as the Empire, it is not difficult to defend the New World and confront the Empire across the sea. The Empire is now facing various internal and external troubles.
Due to natural disasters and man-made disasters, we no longer have the power to forcibly take back the colonies.
The Mutual Protection Alliance and the Kingdom of Ansel are de facto independent, and signing a peace treaty is nothing more than establishing their relationship. However, this act will definitely seriously undermine the prestige of the empire, both externally and internally, and may cause many careerists to be ready to take action. The more this happens,
The sooner you show weakness, the easier it is to cause irreparable losses.
"For the empire, signing a peace treaty with the Kingdom of Ansel is an intolerable matter. Even if the deadlock is barely maintained, it must not be done." Xuan Weizi said: "And Emperor Aleon III personally proposed this matter.
In my opinion, it may be just an excuse to force the Senate to obey his plan to abolish the navy. I have also heard the news that the Imperial Navy suffered heavy losses in the polar routes. Aleion III should be hoping to shrink from the sea.
Spend your troops on dealing with the Centaur invasion of the eastern interior."
"It's possible, but the Senate's coup was very decisive. Even I didn't expect it." Palina said: "These old guys seem to have changed."
Xuan Weizi frowned when he heard this: "A different person?"
"Most of the Senate are imperial aristocrats, and they are all very old. What they are best at is shirking responsibilities. It is extremely difficult to expect them to accomplish anything and make up their mind to promote the decree." Palina said:
"In fact, this coup only involved a few people in the Senate. In my opinion, it was a huge gamble, and it was successful."
Xuan Weizi vaguely understood something, and asked again: "Then there are no masters around the emperor? Is he under house arrest like this?"
"There should be, but the news is confusing now, and our Farai family members are also under surveillance. We are hiding in the capital manor and dare not act rashly." Palina said.
"Hmph! Maybe something slipped through the net." Xuan Weizi said with a smile: "Although the Senate acted quickly enough, the preparations were insufficient. They obviously knew that the reasons for the coup were not sufficient, so a few people did it first and coerced
Others stand with them. They estimate that they will soon let the Farai family make a choice."
"The Farai family has made a choice." Palina smiled: "You are our choice."
"Then before the Farai family leaves the city of Londinium, help me find out if there are any unusual magical phenomena before and after the coup, such as large-scale rituals, killings and sacrifices, etc." Xuan Weizi said.
"Okay, I'll try my best to pass on the news."
After the interrogation ended, Xuan Weizi stood on a high slope, overlooking a large area of dust in the distance. There was a row of wicker men pulling heavy plows like anchors, digging and loosening the thick soil. Behind them
Many ordinary laborers continued to dig downwards to form a rough river channel. The excavated soil, sand and gravel were sent to the edge of the construction site via wheelbarrows, where the priests of the Order of the Stars or the Druids of the Emerald Ring cast spells to remove them.
They are converted into rough bricks in batches, which in turn are used to build riverbanks and embankments.
On the river that had been dug, the senior druid of the Emerald Ring cast a spell to solidify the sand, earth and rocks on the river bed and river banks. The naked eye could see the brilliance of the natural spell passing by like waves, and the flying dust also disappeared.
Together they stabilize and settle.
At this moment, several birds of prey were seen flying in the sky, two of which swooped towards Xuan Weizi. Before landing, a green light flashed on their bodies, revealing Instructor Yara and Onvino.
"Great Sage, are you the one who summoned us?" Instructor Yala bowed slightly and saluted. He found that Xuan Weizi's life breath was no longer as strong as before. Even with the keen perception of a high-level druid,
Neither of them can discern the life intensity of the other person, as if standing in front of them is an ordinary person, but it is definitely not a simulated clone.
Xuan Weizi nodded and said: "I really have something to do with you. Show me the 'Branches of the World Tree'."
Instructor Yala handed the branch covered with fresh leaves to Xuan Weizi. It was like a magical weapon of a living creature touching Xuan Weizi, and it made a subtle tinkling sound.
"Well, it seems that you have traveled all over the Mutual Protection Alliance these days, even those uninhabited wilderness areas." Xuan Weizi glanced down at the branches.
Teacher Yara replied: "More than that, we also found that the 'branch of the World Tree' can guide others to embark on the path of the Druid. The natural energy and information flow gathered through it can allow ordinary people to feel the nature first-hand.
of extraordinary power."
"Oh? But not everyone can be affected by it, right?" Xuan Weizi asked.
"Yes, generally one has to be more sensitive than ordinary people and have respect for nature before they can experience it. We will only do this for Cuihuan apprentices who participate in the apprenticeship." Tutor Yala said: "Thanks to this root'
The Branch of the World Tree, the Green Ring has recently attracted many new members, and is currently learning various skills from the high-level Druid."
"I saw it." Xuan Weizi gestured to the canal being dug below the high slope. Each high-ranking druid led three or five apprentices.
"Didn't you say it, Great Sage? Practice is the best classroom." Instructor Yala said: "Currently, there are five or six water conservancy projects of similar scale within the Mutual Protection Alliance. It is just a good way to understand firsthand how the natural environment interacts with life.
An interactive occasion.”
"It seems that the Green Ring has gradually found its own place?"
Onwino, who was wearing a deer crown, was as unruly as ever. He crossed his arms and said with a smile: "Anyway, this branch is placed in my hand."
"Really?" Xuan Weizi changed the topic: "Let me tell you the news I just received. There is a coup in the capital of the empire, Londinium. There is news that His Majesty the Emperor Aleion III has been placed under house arrest by the Senate."
As soon as these words came out, Instructor Yala subconsciously glanced at Onvino, whose expression was like a weathered mountain bluestone, motionless.
"Don't His Highness Onwino have anything to say?" Xuan Weizi asked.
"What did you call me?" Onwino narrowed his eyes, hiding his guard.
"I also found out from Ta Valon two days ago. It turns out that your surname is Pendragon, and you are also the younger brother of the former emperor Toget V." Xuan Weizi said: "Back then Toget V
He has no heirs. After he is assassinated, the person with the highest succession is you, Onvino Pendragon."
Onvino rolled his eyes: "Three birds just talk a lot. Then what? What does the Great Sage want me to do?"
"I'm just curious." Xuan Weizi said: "You are also a sage of the Green Ring, and you seem to have mastered more treasures belonging to Arch Druid Morgan Merlin than others. I can't help but wonder if this is related to your royal background.
Related? Did Morgan Merlin leave anything behind in the imperial royal family?"
"Is this important?" Onvino looked reluctant. This druid, who was born in the royal family and had a tough appearance, even faced Xuan Weizi, who had been regarded as a great sage by the Emerald Ring.
Still no kind words.
Xuan Weizi was more direct: "This may help me find Morgan Merlin."
"Really? Great Sage, can you find the Archdruid Morgan Merlin?!" The first person to speak was Tutor Yara. The importance of Morgan Merlin to the Emerald Ring can be imagined. If this legendary Druid
If it is still alive in the world, future generations will definitely try their best to find it.
"I recently obtained reliable information that Morgan Merlin traveled to an alien plane outside the main material plane in his early years." Xuan Weizi said.
Instructor Yala was puzzled: "Where did the great sage get this news?"
"The Twilight Palace is also the home of fey creatures. You Green Rings should know something about it, right?" Xuan Weizi said.
Instructor Yara couldn't hide his exclamation: "Could it be that Great Sage Olanso was invited by the goblin to enter the Twilight King's Court? Just follow, just follow..."
"Just like Emperor Ansel." Onvino said angrily: "Even us green-ring druids who are close to nature can't enjoy the favor of fairies. You are really unusual."
"I learned from the Twilight Court that Morgan Merlin also visited there." Xuan Weizi said: "He wanted to solve a crisis involving various planes, so he had to travel around. And I'm worried that he might because of this
Trapped and lacking external assistance. If we want to find Morgan Merlin, it is best to use something closely related to him, so we have to ask His Highness Onvino for help."
"Don't call me 'Your Highness', I hate this empire." Onwino said bluntly: "It's just that I still don't understand why you want to go to Morgan Merlin? You never help without any reason."
Instructor Yara winked at Onwino repeatedly, but the other party still revealed it without reservation. It would be better if everyone didn't say something, because it would be embarrassing for each other if they said it. But Onwino didn't care about this. The hunting competition in the wilderness
Zhu, what kind of face will it cost?
Xuan Weizi did not go into too many twists and turns: "Morgan Merlin is studying how to destroy the 'ascending ladder' of the ancient giants. On this matter, the Archdruid and I may have a consensus."
"'Ascending Stairs'? Is that the ancient giant ruins near your Evergreen City?" Onvino asked: "You actually plan to destroy the creations of the ancient giants? I thought you relied heavily on these old objects."
"I do value the creations of the ancient giants, but it does not mean that I have to protect everything they left behind." Xuan Weizi said: "I can also tell you clearly that the ancient giants are definitely not a friendly race.
,'The Ascending Ladder' once brought horrific disasters to the main material plane, and now some people even want to use the 'Ascending Ladder' to attack each other."
"And you have become the target of some people, right?" Onwino had a very wonderful expression on his face.
"Absolutely." Xuan Weizi said: "You can say that I did it out of self-protection, while Morgan Merlin did it out of love for all life. But in the matter of destroying the 'Ladder of Ascension', one more person needs to cooperate.
It’s always good.”
Onwino raised his eyebrows and said, "This statement is reasonable."
"so……"
Onvino sighed heavily: "Actually, it's not a fatal secret. When Emperor Ansel was in power, Morgan Merlin's status as the 'First Sage' was unshakable. Even the 'Golden Wisdom' Miko in his heyday
Xi, he has no right to act arrogantly in front of Morgan Merlin.
Emperor Ansel once asked for advice on how to make the empire last for a long time, but Morgan Merlin believed that there is no eternal empire. Before the emperor died, he begged Morgan Merlin to protect his descendants. The archdruid left a leaf, as long as he had royal blood.
, you can activate this leaf. It was through this leaf that I found Morgan Merlin’s hermitage and became a druid, but Morgan Merlin himself has long disappeared.”
"In other words, you were a druid before you officially joined the Green Circle?" Xuan Weizi asked.
"That's right." Onvino sneered: "But what's the point of this kind of protection? Morgan Merlin probably foresaw the decline of the empire a long time ago, and the problem lies with the top management of the empire. Even later, the empire, together with the mages, attacked
Let’s start with the Green Ring. This country has reduced itself to the point of abusing its people to sustain itself. In my opinion, it would be better to perish early. All ambitions and grand plans will eventually decay one day.”
"Is that leaf still on you?" Xuan Weizi asked.
Onvino thought for a moment and took off his necklace. The pendant was an ordinary leaf. He handed it to Xuan Weizi while speaking: "If you can really find Morgan Merlin, don't let him get involved in the empire's affairs anymore."
It’s good for everyone that things that should be destroyed should be destroyed as soon as possible.”