In the Name of the Queen

The next day, the Queen went to the City Hall and met with the mayor and the director of the port authority, who had not slept all night and whose eyes were bloodshot due to worry.

She affirmed their achievements, rebuked their greedy behavior mercilessly, and finally concluded with the classic words of "although but".

Although Mr. Cole and Mr. Kuler had shortcomings of various kinds, they did contribute to the prosperity of Port of Dowall. Their flaws did not overshadow their merits, and they were still talents that could be used.

The Queen pardoned their mistakes, and at the same time reminded them to stop in time and not make mistakes.

Mayor Cole and Director Kuler were so excited that their eyes were filled with tears. They knelt on one knee and kissed the Queen's boots on the spot to express their loyalty.

They knew very well that as long as they kept their official positions, there were many ways to make money, and they could make a lot of money even if they just guided the family business to make the right investment.

His Majesty was right to reprimand them. They were imperial officials and they should not be too ugly.

Fortunately, His Majesty only prohibited them from openly violating the law to make benefits, and did not let them live an ascetic life.

The two who landed safely were naturally grateful to the Queen.

The remnants of the Fourth Fleet were also extremely grateful to the Queen.

But when they heard that the Queen was going to go to sea in person, they still resolutely stopped her.

Bridges gritted his teeth and advised: "Your Majesty, the depth and mystery of the ocean is far beyond your imagination. In front of the violent and dangerous ocean, humans are small and helpless. Even the late Emperor's guards and General Planck can't compete."

He had just been appreciated by the Queen, and saying such inappropriate words might anger the Queen, but he still said it.

Unexpectedly, he was so straightforward, and Bridges suddenly wanted to laugh.

However, the Queen only affirmed his loyalty, but did not accept his opinion.

The Queen insisted on going to sea.

"Only by going overseas can we find the truth about the disappearance of my father and nearly 6,000 warriors. General Bridges, I understand your feelings, but this is my duty."

Having said that, it would be a bit ungrateful to oppose it.

But Bridges also has his own persistence.

He said it would take two days for the fleet to assemble and go to sea, and he would report the situation to the imperial capital truthfully while making full preparations.

Looking at his upright eyes, the queen agreed very calmly.

Plan A was originally an open voyage, and there was no intention to conceal it.

The cabinet ministers should be able to accept this deal.

Of course, in order to express their loyalty, they would definitely come to dissuade the queen in a hurry, hoping that the queen would not take risks personally.

Even if they were willing in their hearts, they had to do the surface work.

Bridges saluted and left quickly.

There was no expression on his face, and his heart was even more turbulent.

He couldn't understand what the queen was thinking at all.

She agreed to the request to report the situation to the imperial capital.

She was said to be willing to follow the advice, but she was determined not to cancel the plan to go to sea.

It can only be said that Her Majesty has her own ideas.

Although he was a little worried, Bridges had a vague desire in his heart. He hoped that the queen would be a monarch with real talent and capacity.

He didn't want to serve a mediocre Lord, but he didn't want the monarch to be too radical.

Although he was very confident in the strength of the Imperial Navy, he was not talking nonsense about one thing: the ocean is indeed a dangerous abyss.

A 3,000-ton giant ship is vulnerable to violent waves, and a hurricane is a nightmare for sailors.

No wind is not necessarily a good thing. The calm belt above the ocean will make the big sailing ship want to cry without tears.

And these are all pediatrics. There are more terrifying existences under the deep sea.

Some people call it a troll, some call it a siren, and some call it a sea monster.

In short, there are unimaginable strange monsters under the deep sea. These monsters are far more powerful than humans and are very cruel. Once they encounter it, it will be a disaster.

Fortunately, these monsters only appear in the deep ocean. The Dovol Strait is only about 300 nautical miles, and the deepest is only a few hundred meters. There is almost no record of deep-sea trolls appearing.

Otherwise, even if he was scolded by the queen, he would stop her from going to sea.

The Fourth Fleet had already seen off the late Emperor. If it sent off the current Emperor, the fleet would be gone. They should all commit suicide.

The Queen insisted on leaving, and Bridges did not dare to neglect it.

He returned to his office and quickly issued instructions to prepare the fleet according to the standards for the Emperor's tour.

The Emperor's sea tour was a big deal, and the flagship must be a first-class battleship in good condition, preferably with a long naval history.

The last time the late Emperor went to sea, he originally planned to use the Sovereign as his vehicle, but unfortunately this battleship with a glorious tradition was under repair, so he changed to the St. George.

This was the first time in the history of the Sovereign that he missed the grand occasion of the Emperor's sea voyage, and as a result, something went wrong.

Fortunately, the Sovereign was in good condition this time and could go to sea.

Bridges personally boarded the Sovereign and carefully checked the status of the ship.

If the Queen insisted on going to sea, he would follow her throughout the journey.

He was an old navigator, and his experience was far richer than Planck, who came to the Navy to gild his connections.

He had made the worst plan. If the Queen encountered an accident, he would be buried at sea with her.

The Fourth Fleet is the glory of the Royal Navy, not the Royal funeral procession!

He thought fiercely.

After the tension, he breathed a sigh of relief.

What are you thinking about? Her Majesty the Queen is in great luck, and there will definitely be no accidents.

Bridges's pigeon flew very fast, and two hours later his handwritten letter was placed on the desk of William, the Chief Minister of the Cabinet.

After seeing his report, William was not furious, nor was he angry, but just sighed with some disappointment.

If he can't even guess the Queen's thoughts, this chief minister is a bit unworthy of the title.

Her Majesty the Queen doesn't trust him after all.

He really did investigate the death of the previous emperor, but all the clues were swallowed up by the sea, and there was not even a survivor, so it was difficult to find.

It's okay that Her Majesty doesn't trust the Military Intelligence Bureau, but why doesn't she trust him?

William felt a little aggrieved, but soon relieved.

Your Majesty is still young, and it's normal for him to be ignorant.

When she comes of age, she will eventually return to the imperial capital, so let her hit a wall outside before coming back.

Although she tacitly agrees to the Queen's tour, she still has to do the surface work that should be done.

She can't let her go so easily. At least she must understand that being an emperor is not only an honor, but also a heavy responsibility.

William stood up suddenly and shouted to the guards at the door: "Go and inform Wald, Alben and Winston, we are going to Dorwal to persuade the Queen to return to the palace."

Wald is the Queen's teacher, Alben is in charge of law, and Winston is the Minister of the Navy. This lineup is enough to express sincerity.

If Her Majesty is determined to leave, then it has nothing to do with the cabinet.

Just as he was about to leave, as if he thought of something, he notified another attendant, "Immediately notify old Lord Andy and ask him to go with him. Just say that this matter concerns the safety of the Queen and a respected member of the royal family must be present."

After thinking carefully, there should be nothing missing. William sighed and went out, changed into a solemn dress, and prepared to seriously "persuade" the Queen.