In the Name of the Queen

It was almost 10 o'clock in the evening when we left Sophia's mansion.

Midnight was approaching.

In this era, there was almost no light after 9 o'clock in the evening except in a few special places.

In the final era when petrochemical energy was exhausted, the crudest candles were also expensive, not to mention the more expensive magic lamps.

The only places with lights on at night were libraries and squares, in addition to a few wealthy families and brothels.

But Val City was different, the lights here were particularly bright.

The locals of Val City were rich, but it was about to become the core of the entire continent in the future, so there were many dignitaries and big businessmen from abroad who settled here.

With more rich people, the lights were naturally brighter.

When Roland passed by the square, there were still hundreds of people here enjoying the romance of the night with the help of public lights.

There were young couples traveling together, parents holding their children's hands to relax and play here, and many elderly people joining in the fun.

The most lively thing in the square was the performance of the bard.

Although the bard who performed here tonight was not as good as Adam, his hearty voice and the good looks of his female companion still attracted many audiences.

If he was not busy, Roland would really stop and watch for a while.

Just as he was about to leave, the bard's performance stopped him.

The play he performed was "Battle of White Mountain".

Roland was a little curious, how would the Battle of White Mountain, which determined the fate of the entire continent, be described by the bard?

Would he be described as a god of war?

Unfortunately, he was destined to be disappointed. The story made up by the bard was too routine and full of craftsmanship. It was nothing more than that the two sides fought for five hundred rounds without a clear winner, and finally had to accept a draw.

With a self-deprecating smile, Roland turned around and prepared to leave.

He also found out afterwards that Sophia in the Battle of White Mountain did not have a strong desire to kill them.

Her enemies were never the so-called strong men of the same level, but the three goddesses who left the Theia plane.

Rather than a life-and-death battle, it was more like an audition for Sophia to select her partners for promotion.

In short, they passed.

Of course, such an outrageous development has exceeded the imagination of the bard.

The war that swept across the entire Rodinia continent and the surrounding areas, and the tragic killings that affected hundreds of millions of people in dozens of countries, were not even as good as his wonderful performance in Sophia's eyes.

Sophia was once infinitely close to the divine realm, and her style of doing things was somewhat like a goddess overlooking the common people.

In her eyes, all living beings are probably the same as the weeds that grow once a year on the grassland.

After thinking about this, many of Sophia's previously difficult to understand behaviors suddenly became reasonable.

Roland didn't think there was anything wrong with Sophia.

Perhaps this mentality is like a transcendent who has embarked on the road to godhood.

Compared with her, Roland is more or less secular.

He is still happy that Val City is gradually prospering and the nightlife is becoming more and more abundant.

Seeing that the square is still lively, he is not in a hurry to go home, so he simply hides his identity and joins the nightlife of the people in Val City, and listens to the real voices from the bottom.

After all, Val City is a special city.

In the past few years, their stories have even exceeded those of the capitals of major countries.

Listening to the voices of the people in Val City is more helpful to understand the real world.

This city has experienced so much in the past three years that it can be published in a book "Choice is More Than Effort".

Sophia thinks that Val City-State does not need to exist, and they are divided by several major countries.

Roland wants to challenge Sophia's power, and they are resurrected again.

In the Battle of White Mountain last year, the people of Val City-State who regained their independence took up arms and stood on Roland's side, bravely fighting against the Holy Alliance and making great sacrifices.

Together with the Free Alliance, they won the defense of Val City.

Just when they were melancholy because the two major camps would be in long-term opposition after the war, and they were very uncomfortable being caught in the middle, but had to stand in the team, shocking news came out.

The two major camps reconciled.

Not only that, Roland, who led them to fight the Holy Alliance to the end, was considered to be the iron-blooded prime minister who would never compromise with Sophia, and Roland, who fought to the end with Sophia in White Mountain, voted.

Not only did he reconcile with Sophia, he was also granted the title of Duke of Kazan of the Vladimir Empire, and even became a cardinal minister below Sophia and above 130 million people.

His flexible bottom line and Sophia's special request stunned everyone.

Then they heard new news that the newly established Rodinia Alliance would set up its headquarters in Val.

They were a little disappointed because Roland defected to the enemy, but they were instantly excited after learning the new news.

They have the opportunity to become the center of the entire Rodinia continent.

At least one of the centers.

Whose credit is this? The people of Val knew it well.

First of all, the Val city-state with only a few hundred thousand people was excluded, which could not resist the surrounding powers alone.

If they had this ability, would they be forced to dissolve the country?

For a long time, only Roland had protected their interests and valued this city.

Roland was certainly for his own interests, but the Val city-state happened to be on his chariot and was a family.

How could they not be moved when they thought of Roland traveling to the bitter cold land of Vladimir for the benefit of everyone, and serving a woman like Sophia who was moody and killed people at will?

While being moved, they were also thinking, how did Roland do it?

Not only were they thinking, but other countries on the entire continent were also thinking.

The two camps fought until their brains came out, and the Vladimir Empire's mad cavalry was basically finished, but in the end, peace came. This world is too magical.

A tavern politician who knows a little about politics patted his chest and said loudly that it was impossible to break the balance between the countries, and they had to choose peace, although he had never held any public office.

Someone who thought he knew a lot about military affairs insisted that the two camps could no longer fight, although he had never even touched a gun, and the closest distance to the army was when he was frightened speechless by the old soldiers of the Golden Kite Kingdom when he was requisitioned for supplies during the city defense war.

A quasi-transcendent who was about to embark on the road to stardom announced with sharp eyes that the era of the strong had come, and the struggle of ordinary people was meaningless, although he had been in the state of becoming a transcendent for many years.

In short, people on the streets were speculating.

Who brought peace became the hottest topic after dinner.

Some people thought it was Roland, who was good at dancing between countries and cleverly achieved a balance.

Some people thought it was Sophia, if she didn't want peace, the war would have to be fought.

Some people also believed that the great goddess felt that there was too much killing and sent down an oracle to ask for a ceasefire.

After all, everyone witnessed the arrival of the companion moon and saw it return to the sky.

If it was not the will of the goddess, who would have such a power beyond imagination?

The sword that cut off the White Mountain was a divine power beyond human beings!

This statement made Roland's eyes light up.

Although it was a bit outrageous, the jury left by the goddess did affect the situation.

But these passers-by certainly could not guess that the goddess's jury was destroyed by Sophia's sword.

Among these rumors, there was an outrageous rumor that made Roland laugh and cry.

A young man who looked well-educated and well-dressed was telling a story to his young companions around him in a low voice.

Telling his guess about the Battle of White Mountain.

"Although Governor Roland is powerful, there is a huge gap compared to Queen Sophia. Queen Sophia has no rivals at the same level."

His opening move made Roland a little interested, at least his guess about strength was very accurate.

Roland remained calm, hid behind the audience, and pricked up his ears.

Seeing that the audience was getting bigger and bigger, the young man's voice became louder.

"You must know that Empress Sophia's past marriage was very unfortunate. I heard that her husband never entered her bedroom."

"What are you talking about? Empress Sophia is so beautiful, how could any man resist?"

Some audience members protested with dissatisfaction.

Of course I could resist.

Roland responded silently in his heart.

If a woman is as powerful as Sophia, no man would be crazy enough to disregard life and death.

Of course, Ivan IV was an exception. At least Sophia was still a normal noble girl at that time, willing to give birth to offspring for her husband.

Just because of Rurik's chauvinism, he forced his young and beautiful wife to become evil. Such a person would not regret dying many times.

After killing her husband, Sophia was no longer a normal woman.

To be precise, Roland never regarded her as a woman.

Although she was in her prime and her charm was only slightly inferior to Sif, Roland never had any lustful thoughts about her.

This is normal.

If a tiger transforms into a human beauty, smiles and lifts the chin of a human male, and teases the unfortunate man with its furry claws, only a freak can get hard.

Roland is not that crazy.

After all, Sophia is much more cruel than a tigress.

When handling the deregistration procedures for Queen Sissi's family, Roland was specially brought along. The apparent reason was that Roland was needed for protection and help, but in fact, it was not needed at all.

Bringing Roland, even if there was no intention of intimidation, also meant to warn.

This is Sophia.

A beautiful woman who can't really act.

The young man's story continues, and the next direction is similar to what Roland guessed.

It's nothing more than a mutual appreciation, from enemies to lovers.

Roland sneered at this kind of story full of the flavor of third-rate love novels.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

He didn't leave immediately, just because he wanted to hear what story this young man could make up.

Just when Roland was a little disappointed with the direction of the story, the young man looked around slyly and whispered a devil in a low voice.

"If I guess correctly, Governor Roland must have slept with Queen Sophia!"

Roland almost fell down.

Little brother, how much do you believe in my ability?

He decided to leave.

He was afraid that Sophia would fly over with a sword and kill this idiot who didn't keep his mouth shut, and blood would splash all over him.

Roland didn't believe it, and the audience didn't believe it either.

Although everyone likes to listen to strange stories, they can't be too outrageous.

The audience laughed and teased the young man.

The reason for the doubt was also very simple. Sophia's force was too strong. Even if she really slept with her, it was Sophia who slept with Roland.

Roland didn't like to hear this. What did he mean by being slept with?

He has a wife, can he be such a person without bottom line?

Just as everyone was laughing, the young man's face flushed, and he shouted angrily:

"What do you know! Governor Roland used a cup of wine that made people lose their will to resist to make Queen Alina fall in the Golden Kite Kingdom. He can do the same with Sophia!"

As soon as the young man finished speaking, most of the audience around him had dispersed.

It is a common hobby for humans to listen to gossip, but no matter how much they like it, it cannot overcome the desire to survive.

This kid offended two powerful countries with his words, he was crazy.

Hurry up and leave. If you want to die, die by yourself, don't splatter your blood on everyone.

This time it was Roland's turn to lose control.

This little bastard is so good at making up stories. Is he the kind of scum who drugged and played with women?

Stepping back, Roland couldn't help but complain: "You are so good at making up stories, why don't you try to submit your article to The Sun?"

"I submitted it, but they refused to accept it!"

The young man muttered indignantly.

It's right not to dare to accept it, Roland thought to himself. If you offend Alina, you still have room for maneuver, but if you offend Sophia, King Franz and his whole family are watching you there.

The square was still crowded, but Roland didn't feel like participating any more.

He suddenly missed Alina.

Is she okay?

She didn't go to the Arctic ice field with him. It had been at least half a month since Roland last saw her.

Roland suddenly felt a little hot.

For more than half a month, he had been traveling long distances every day, worrying and anxious. The desire that had been suppressed for more than half a month was burned in the story of the young paparazzi.

He needs to put out the fire.

Sif is still on her way home, and sister Lisa is walking with Sif.

The only person he can think of is Sophia.

Thinking of that drunken night, Roland's heartbeat is a little faster.

Alina also has a mansion in Val City, and Roland vaguely feels that she is in Val City now.

It is closer to the Arctic ice field, and it is faster to receive intelligence and get news about him faster.

Unless there is something more important in Xidai City, she is probably here.

If she is here tonight, it is fate.

Sif has already told him very clearly that Alina and Lisa are fine.

With the indulgence of his beloved wife, Roland's long-suppressed sexual courage has become stronger.

He does not have the courage to tease Sophia and then face death, but he still has the courage to continue drinking the wine that Alina did not finish that day.

Not only that, but it is still growing.

Roland quickly left the square and walked towards Alina's mansion.

A courtyard near the west gate of Val City, a four-story main residential building, this is the residence of Queen Jin Yuan in the Future International Center.

There is an astronomical telescope on the balcony on the fourth floor, which is convenient for Alina to watch the stars and the moon.

Roland looked up and saw that the telescope was empty, and it seemed that no one was there.

Just when he thought Alina was not there tonight, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a pair of beautiful and talking eyes hidden behind the curtains on the fourth floor.

When their eyes met, Roland instantly understood countless emotions from Alina's eyes.

There was silent concern, and relief to see that he was safe, and a hint of trembling.

If Roland still didn't understand her thoughts, he would have lived in vain.

With his toes lightly tapping the ground, Roland floated towards the window like a maple leaf.

Just as he was about to hit the window, a white and slender hand stretched out in the night and opened the window.

"As a gentleman, it seems that you shouldn't break into the window at night and disturb a lady, right?"

Alina's voice was full of surprise, but she was still stubborn.

"I didn't break into the window."

Roland pointed to the intact glass window and smiled happily.

The paparazzi who made up the story was not completely useless. At least he reminded him not to leave any regrets.

The theoretical life span of the fifth-level extraordinary people is very long, long enough to survive until the final day of advent.

But their life span is not long enough, because they can die at any time.

Killed by the enemy, beaten to death by the referee, crushed to death by the ancient survivors who have awakened one after another, and crushed by the executors of the God's Punishment Legion.

There is no easy day for the extraordinary people. Every day they live is stolen.

Just when Alina lowered her head slightly and was a little at a loss, the pieced-together token appeared in front of her.

"Captain Alina, I have a ticket, I want to board the ship tonight!"

Seeing this familiar token, Alina's eyelashes trembled slightly.

In the Jinyuan language, "boarding" is similar to "going to bed", and is often used by the humorous Jinyuan people to refer to it.

This is not the seaside, there is no Alina's fleet, and naturally there is no ship to board.

All Roland wants is the ship in the bedroom.

Seeing Alina standing there without any reaction, Roland smiled and sang a song from his hometown.

".Can I board your passenger ship with this old ticket?"

Alina's trembling eyelashes suddenly stood up, she snatched the ticket and said viciously:

"If you sing again, I will throw you into the sea!"

The fierce tone could not hide the throbbing in her heart.

In order to prevent misunderstanding Roland's intentions and getting excited in vain, Alina's voice became smaller and smaller, and she whispered in an almost inaudible voice:

"I have two fleets, one in a port three thousand miles away, and another small boat that is only enough for us to ripple in the lake. Which one do you want?"

As soon as the voice fell, her cheeks flushed instantly.

Damn, Roland must think she is a bit slutty.

Just when Alina twisted her fingers together and was about to run away, Roland answered with practical actions instead of pale words.

Just when Alina was at a loss, Roland had already leaned over.

Alina subconsciously closed her eyes.

Before closing her eyes, she saw the blue moon right in the center of the window.

Tonight, the moonlight is so beautiful. (End of this chapter)