Don't confiscate my citizenship

It was a rainy morning in Brillda, and there was a lot of traffic in front of the Calci Gallery at 84 Charing Cross Road.

This three-story building built in the 16th century is simple and elegant, with ivory-white walls dotted with complex reliefs, and brick-red roofs wrapped in layers of ivy looming in the mist.

The door of the gallery was closed, and the "Open for Business" sign in front of the door was shaking under the dim street lights, making the surrounding streets particularly quiet.

This private gallery founded by Harrison Calci, a professor at the Royal Academy of Arts in Cleveland, has a history of nearly 100 years. It has been resold several times and still maintains the gallery business.

However, today's Calci Gallery is not holding an art salon, but is always waiting for special guests.

Eleven o'clock.

"This is it."

Accompanied by the chatter of young women, the heavy oak door of the gallery with a copper handle was pushed open.

"It's November 4th before I know it."

"The end of this month will mark the birth of the Kreihe Empire. Not only will there be a national celebration, but the twelve military gods will also return to Brillda to receive the blessing of the God of War and Sword. I feel that something big will happen on that day."

Huprienne, wearing a navy blue double-breasted trench coat and a Birkin bag, walked into the gallery. She took off her sunglasses, revealing her noble amber eyes. Antanas and others followed her and chatted casually as they came into the room.

The first thing that caught my eye was a statue of the Elsaya Sanctuary Fengliushui Fountain.

Through the lobby, the walls of the approximately 500-square-meter high-ceiling exhibition hall were covered with pale yellow rose pattern wallpaper, and the surrounding paintings of famous artists were elegant and luxurious. A branch-shaped crystal chandelier hung on the ceiling, rendering the entire space bright. The staircase covered with crimson carpets spiraled up to the VIP room on the second floor and the office area on the third floor.

The air was filled with the faint scent of vetiver and cedar, fresh yet steady.

"Welcome to the Kalchi Gallery, how can I help you?"

A young clerk in a black uniform with a name tag on his chest came up and asked the five guests respectfully.

"I heard that you have two new works by Mr. Mallett, I am very interested."

Hyperion answered with a translation spell and a standard Brillant accent, while casually tapping her left earlobe with her right thumb and index finger.

"They are "The Return of the Sunset" and "The Dissolution of the Sky", I believe they will become one of the masterpieces of Master Mallett, the surrealist style is eye-catching, do you want to take a closer look?"

The clerk cleared his throat and answered in the same soft voice.

"Of course."

Hyperion's mouth corners slightly raised, and she answered to the clerk.

"Please follow me."

The clerk nodded knowingly.

He respectfully gestured "please" and led the group through the exhibition hall to the stairs leading to the second floor.

Antanas followed silently.

Although she didn't know what the specific code in the conversation between Hyperion and the clerk meant.

But the clerk should use the painting to hint whether the contact could be made today and whether the person in charge she was looking for was upstairs.

If Hyperion refused, she would come back the next day. If she agreed, she would be taken upstairs to meet the Allied intelligence personnel stationed in Brillda.

Stepping onto the stairs covered with crimson wool carpet, the Ice Witch walked at the back, her slender fingers gently stroking the carved handrails, and a faint smell of old wood lingered at the tip of her nose.

After thirteen steps, they walked into the corridor on the second floor of the gallery.

On the brown walls, several copper wall lamps emitted a dim halo, and the space became deeper and deeper.

The clerk led them through the winding corridor and stopped in front of an inconspicuous wooden door at the end.

He took out a machine-made brass key from his pocket, inserted it into the lock, and turned it gently.

With a click, the heavy wooden door slowly opened, revealing the office behind it.

"Miss Unity has been waiting for a long time, please come in."

The clerk made an inviting gesture.

There is a forbidden barrier here, so you can talk without worry.

After the clerk led Hyperion and his party into the office, he gently knocked on the bookshelf on the wall three times, and knocked twice quickly.

"Please come in."

A cold female voice came from behind the bookshelf.

The bookshelf mechanism opened, and it was another office connected to the office.

The clerk left.

Hyperion said goodbye to him and walked in through the bookshelf, followed by Planai, Antanas, Sinora and Artemis.

They found themselves in a room of about 30 square meters, with a simple marble carving on the ceiling, the curtains were drawn tightly, and only the ticking of the antique floor clock could be heard.

A woman in a black dress sat on the sofa on the coffee table in the center of the room.

She had a good figure and a cold temperament.

Hyperion could tell at a glance that the other party was strong and experienced.

Even though they were both at the peak of the sixth level, the other party's combat experience must be far better than hers. If they really fought, she would probably be suppressed by this woman.

This woman must be Miss Unity - their contact person in the Cremorne Empire.

As a senior agent of the Allied Intelligence Organization, Miss Unity usually used the identity of a gallery manager as a cover, but was actually responsible for coordinating and directing the actions of the undercover agents in Brillda.

"Welcome to Brillda, Hyperion."

Unity raised her head and looked directly at Hyperion,

"Any trouble on the road?"

The news that Unity got from Florence was that the new agent Hyperion would enter the shadow world in early October to complete her final promotion, so Unity was not sure about Hyperion's arrival last month. No problem with disappearing.

Strictly speaking, Unity is not Hyperion's boss, but Hyperion's assistant in Brilliant. Hyperion is only under the jurisdiction of Florence.

"Everything went smoothly, thanks to your careful arrangements."

Hyperion nodded gratefully.

"As your contact person in Brilda, I will fully provide support in all aspects. This is your temporary contact point. If you encounter problems and need information, you can come to me at any time."

Unity stood up and motioned for Hyperion and her group to sit down.

"Miss Unity, I heard that you have a task that you will hand over to me last month?"

Hyperion naturally came over and sat on the sofa opposite Unity and asked.

Before she came, she was thinking about the brief conversation she had with Unity's men before entering the Shadow World.

The intelligence level of this matter seems to be quite high, and Unity cannot tell any of her subordinates. She can only mention it after she actually meets Hyperion.

Three weeks ago it might not have been an emergency, just an important matter.

But after all this time, it might have become a matter of urgency, and Hyperion still felt guilty about being late.

"Yes, you may find this a bit absurd later when you hear it..."

Unity admitted, her eyes gradually moving away from Hyperion and falling on her four companions.

Except for the ice-pure woman who sat next to Hyperion like a guardian, the other three were guarding behind the sofa like deacons.

The male steward is standing on the far right. He is tall and straight, about 1.85 meters tall, with a well-proportioned figure and a steady gaze. He is wearing an elegant black butler's formal suit. Although there is a hint of elegance in his gestures, he has a low-key, noisy and indulgent aura. , as if he could kill someone at any time.

Miss Closed Eyes, who was standing behind Hyperion with a calm expression, seemed to be the closest to Hyperion. She could lean over at any time and put her hand on Hyperion's shoulder to whisper to Hyperion. The slim-fitting dress made her skin look as good as snow, and the aura of a well-educated lady from a famous family could be felt without words.

On the left is a beauty with medium and short hair. Her facial features perfectly blend the softness of women and the heroism of men. Her slender and well-proportioned figure is wrapped in a well-tailored black women's formal dress. She is undoubtedly a unique beauty that is unforgettable. The enthusiasm and confidence bursting out of those eyes made Unity believe that she was more than just as beautiful as a vase.

Unity secretly thought that the several aids sent by the allies in the eastern region this time could not see the depth.

The magic aura on them is not strong, they all seem to be ordinary people.

But that kind of calmness and calmness with an unchanging expression is obviously something only an absolute strong person can possess, and may even be far stronger than Hyperion, the seemingly strongest person in the team.

Those who can disguise their strength in front of Unity must be at least level seven and above.

Unity was a little unsure.

It shouldn't be such an exaggeration. Four seventh-level reinforcements were sent from above.

She has never fought such a rich battle.

"Do you need to talk to Miss Hyperion alone?"

Pranay asked, seemingly reading Unity's observation.

Before talking about the next important matter, Miss Unity of the Allied Forces may want to ask the four of them to step aside.

"No, no need. I was just thinking about how to make this matter short. You are the reliable helpers guaranteed by Lord Florence. I trust you."

However, Unity did not show any suspicion or wariness.

"And if I guess correctly, Miss Hyperion is only responsible for showing up, and you are the real decision-maker, right?"

Unity asked, staring at the Ice Witch next to Hyperion.

Since these four followers with mysterious files are Hyperion's people, and they are guaranteed by Lord Florence, the eldest son of Atelred's family, the deputy speaker of the United Parliament of the Kingdom, Unity has absolute trust.

"That's right."

The Ice Witch sitting next to Hyperion did not deny it.

Although the Snow Witch is also a priest, in fact, compared to this war in the southern continent, she is a non-staff member of the northern continent, and it is difficult to explain her identity and position.

The Allied espionage elites stationed in Brilda had excellent eyesight and could tell at a glance who was the real speaker.

The Ice Witch knew that Florence, the Holy Knight Commander of their Church of the Goddess of Destiny, had to disguise himself as a man most of the time in his hometown of the Kingdom of Canberra, so Unity probably knew him as a young man.

All this is because Florence was born in the martial arts family Atelred in the Kingdom of Canberra on the west side of the Southern Continent. As the eldest daughter, Florence, after the birth of her younger brother, her father Atelred After the Duke discovered that his eldest son had no fighting talent, he identified his eldest daughter Florence as the next generation head of the family to train.

The only thing the Ice Witch didn't understand was that Loren and Florence were like brothers and didn't have much way of getting along with each other to avoid suspicion.

Obviously Loren and Florence have been together for so long.

It's a pity that if the misunderstanding between Loren and Florence is not resolved, there will be no chance to resolve it.

The Ice Witch is now more willing to believe that Loren is an honest and good old man, rather than the big behind the scenes who has everything just right.

"Actually, this task still needs to be entrusted to Hyperion, because her identity is the chamber of commerce lady of the North-West Nick Sarsend Territory, and she is also the only upper-class female identity of the North-West Nick Sarsend Territory who has recently devoted herself to work, and in this I have made many necessary modifications to her identity over time.”

Unity spoke to the woman in front of her.

"Is there anything special about the upper-class women in the northwest Nixasend Territory?"

The ice witch asked in confusion.

She couldn't figure out a cause and effect.

"Have you heard of Professor Landry, who has recently come to prominence in Brilliant?"

Unity asked another question.

If they know Professor Landry, it's easy to explain. If they don't know, they have to explain the target person's information first.

"Of course, we saw reports about this Imperial Eagle Dog on the way here."

Hyperion clenched her fists and said viciously.

She was disgusted by this Imperial Eagle Dog.

"..."

Seeing Hyperian's attitude, Unity fell into a brief silence.

"Professor Landry is a declining aristocrat from the Northwest Nickassend Territory. He currently needs a well-trained woman who is qualified for the role of his fiancée to help him gain the trust of the empire more easily. Your identity is very suitable for him. My fiancée from my hometown, I have a way for you to get close to him. "

Unity picked up the black tea on the coffee table, took a sip, and said in a solemn tone.

Although the task is dangerous, it is also an excellent opportunity.

"Miss Unity, do you want me to get close to him and then find an opportunity to kill him?"

Hyperion asked, making a tentative gesture of wiping her neck.

She was a little eager to assassinate Landry.

"...No, it's her fake fiancée who is really pretending to be her. This is a collaboration. We have to monitor him. He can't die yet."

Unity's dislike for Landry is genuine;

"You don't have to force yourself. It's up to you to decide whether to accept this mission."

Unity added.

But it seemed like she was hiding something.

"ah?"

Hyperion frowned slightly and moved her eyes from side to side, analyzing the words that contained too much information.

cooperate?

Professor Landry, a member of the Empire, needs a fiancée. Could it be that he took the initiative to ask Unity from the Allied Forces for help...?

Hyperion thought carefully for a while and figured out a lot of things in an instant.

Professor Landry's research content in the Creation Empire was always stolen by the Allies, and the Empire could never find out through which channel the information was leaked.

Co-author, Landry himself sold the information?

"Landry's reputation in the academic circles of the Creation Empire is increasing day by day, and there is a big opportunity waiting for him in the near future. His status is likely to jump to the new magic agency committee that Creation is about to establish. Dominant, our negotiating position will be completely different by then, and now is the best opportunity to tie up his interests.”

Unity continued.

If Landry becomes the top leader of Creation's New Magic Agency Committee, he will have a high say in the future of the empire's military industry.

At the same time, Landry made good friends with Director Dax of the Imperial Special Operations Division. After coming to Brilliant, he repeatedly made outstanding achievements and made great contributions to the field of magic fission. It can be said that Dax was instrumental in Dax's career. Under his subordinates, Landry can also enter and exit the Empire's Special Operations Office, and there is a small chance that he will come into contact with some special information.

Unity felt that Professor Landry was an old man with deep knowledge. He could easily gain the trust of the Imperial people around him. He was probably very comfortable in the Imperial Special Operations Department and was highly regarded by Director Dax.

Out of personal judgment, Unity did not want the precious secret agent to go to Landry, but if the secret agent was willing to sell Landry a favor, there might be a bigger reward.

Landry himself is always sharing information with her, making Unity a little confused as to what balance Landry is seeking.

"Landry what the hell is he thinking?"

The Ice Witch's slender fingers tapped lightly on her knees, deep in thought.

She obviously understood the general situation.

"There are also great conflicts within the Creation Empire. Since the 'Bloodbath Day', both the aristocratic faction and the popular faction have often made moves. There is no doubt that Landry is a well-established empire man, but he is suspected of having an affair with the aristocrats." Even closer, it is possible that he is also an extreme person who wants to initiate some kind of revolution in the empire."

Unity told her theory.

The mysterious man she met on the train that day replaced Landry, and Unity has been observing the mysterious man's movements since then.

She can be sure that this guy's imperial soul and enthusiasm for the imperial cause are definitely not staged.

But he obviously has his own plans.

Currently there is a brief overlap of interests with their allies.

"I don't know what the forces behind Landry are..."

The Ice Witch probably understood Unity's explanation.

Many years ago, the nobles of the Creation Empire had so much power that they could even cover the sky with one hand. Most of the power, wealth, and even media resources were in the hands of the nobles.

In addition to oppressing and exploiting the people, some nobles even began not to treat civilians as human beings. They killed them whenever they wanted and robbed them whenever they wanted.

At that time, the most extreme aristocrat was able to ignore human life and continue to escape punishment, which finally exploded.

Nowadays, the conflict between the nobles and the people of Creja is very fierce. It is said that in addition to some common people who hate the nobles, there are even nobles who hate the common people.

All this was precisely because there was a large-scale riot in the Botswana province of the Kraiju Empire many years ago. Many nobles were killed, and that day was called the "Bloodbath Day."

Desperate and furious, the civilians rushed into the noble houses in an organized and armed manner, burned, killed, and looted. In the captured noble houses, the men were killed directly, and the women were worse than dead.

Some of the aristocratic heirs who were lucky enough to escape disappeared, and some inherited the family. The psychological shadow still remained in their memories, and they placed hatred on all civilians.

It was not until later that the emperor established a charter to restrain the nobles, appease the common people, picket the nobles involved, and punish the mob, that the conflicts that completely broke out at that time were resolved.

For a long time afterwards, the conflict between the nobility and civilians of the Creation Empire improved.

But that's only temporary.

As the huge disaster left over from the "Bloodbath Day" slowly fermented - the seeds of hatred began to take root and germinate, and the internal conflicts in the Crean Empire rapidly intensified in recent years.

This is exactly where the current conflict between the aristocracy and the people in the Creation Empire lies. It is so great that it has to begin to externalize and transfer the conflict, which indirectly leads to the outbreak of the war.

It can be said that the Bloodbath of the Creation Empire twenty years ago is inextricably linked to the chaos of the empire, but it is difficult to dig deeper. It is even more difficult for foreigners to investigate the details of the Bloodbath. history.

"No matter whether Landry belongs to the aristocratic faction or the extreme people of the popular faction, for him, our allies are the best partners. If he engages in internal strife in the empire, we are also eager to have internal strife in the empire."

Unity's eyes shone with determination.

She will do whatever it takes to win and protect her compatriots back home.

"Huberlian, I think it's too dangerous. If you want to get close to Landry, he will definitely not allow the four of us to live in his house with you. We will not be able to protect you by then, of course not."

The Ice Witch shook her head.

She knew the stakes of the mission.

But both in public and private matters, she would not allow Hyperion to take any risks.

"Sorry, Miss Unity, I cannot accept this task."

Hyperion seemed to already have the answer.

First of all, it was impossible for her to be engaged to another man, even in disguise.

Secondly, she knew very well that her duty was to try her best to help the Allies while ensuring absolute safety.

However, seeing the attitude of the Ice Witch, Hyperion was still very moved.

It's different to have a mother in pain.

She could clearly feel the selfishness of the Ice Witch.

Even if her real mother Ifatiya is not around, Hyperion no longer feels cold in her heart.

She secretly grabbed the Ice Witch's hand.

The Ice Witch reflexively wanted to take back her hand, but slowly became aware of Hyperion's thoughts, so she held Hyperion's warm hand instead.

"It doesn't matter. I'll just reject Landry. There are new tasks coming during this time. I'll contact you again."

Unity also breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, there is no need to let excellent spies take risks.

She also had a good impression of the child Hyperion. Like her sister back home, she was unwilling to send such a young child into a tiger's mouth from the bottom of her heart.

"Of course, if you change your mind, I can send you to Landry at any time. For example, if the situation changes... we need to kill him."

Unity instructed, her voice lowered and her eyes sharpened.

During this period of time, she had made all preparations. As a chamber of commerce lady, she could become "Landry's fiancée" at any time.

In case Landry's threat begins to outweigh the benefits, exceeds the expectations of their allies, and becomes uncontrollable, Unity will consider entrusting Hyperion to take these four strong men to sneak into Landry's house and bring them to Landry's house. Landry did it.

"Of course. If we kill him, we won't give him a chance to resist. He will be buried here."

Hyperion nodded knowingly.

She understood the meaning of Unity's preparation.

If she was going to assassinate Professor Landry from his home, Unity had also made a plan for her and could act at any time.

For the assassination work, Hyperion had four great demons to help her, and she was determined to win.

"Then during the next period of time, you will have a good rest in Brilda and get familiar with the environment. If I need you to take action, I will send the painting to your residence and notify you to meet at the gallery."

Seeing that Hyperion was so confident, Unity was convinced that her four companions were the strong men she had guessed.

As long as they create an opportunity for them to escort the eldest lady to visit Landry's house, Landry will definitely die.

She stood up and thanked the reinforcements.

"No problem, Miss Unity, I have been a killer from the beginning."

Hyperion stretched out her hand and shook Unity's, once again showing the coldness born of blood.

She seemed to have seen Landry's miserable death in her eyes.