My queen is rebelling!

In the heart of the Central Empire, deep within a magnificent palace, the peerless Empress reclined languidly on a chaise lounge, idly perusing amusing anecdotes presented from various regions.

Draped in a gorgeous purple robe, she couldn't completely conceal her perfect figure.

Her bare feet revealed full toes and rounded heels.

Soon, hurried footsteps echoed, and a flustered palace maid rushed to the Empress's bedchamber door, softly calling out:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

The Empress sighed, donned her garments, and stepped outside.

The palace maid bowed deeply:

"Your Majesty, the Noble Council and the ministers of the Inner Cabinet have urgent matters to discuss with Your Majesty!"

"I understand. Have them wait for me in the Hall of State Affairs."

In the Hall of State Affairs, the Empress sat regally upon her throne, her slender fingers lightly flipping through the report presented by the 'Star Observation Platform,' her eyes containing boundless majesty and wisdom.

A barely perceptible hint of astonishment flickered across the Empress's lips as she said in a deep voice:

"The esteemed ministers are all my seniors, and the elders of the Noble Council are even more so my elders. Can you still recall when a Sage last descended upon the Demon Tide Continent?"

"At least fifty years ago, perhaps."

"Fifty-five years! The last time a Sage took action was when the Emperor of the Western Regions Empire attacked the dwarf tribes."

The Empress raised an eyebrow slightly, and said with a peculiar tone:

"This incident erupted in the Northwest Continent, near the Western Regions Empire."

One minister said:

"It couldn't be that the current Emperor of the Western Regions is once again eyeing the dwarves, could it?"

Another minister chimed in:

"It's quite possible. I say, can't they just settle down a bit? Do they really think those dwarves are like those brainless beastmen?

The dwarves have a genuine deity backing them!"

Soon, the Star Observation Platform sent more detailed information.

After reviewing it, the Empress passed the information down. The look of astonishment in her eyes grew even stronger, and she murmured softly:

"It's Effaine again? Could it be related to Yadel?"

An elder of the Noble Council looked at the information and said:

"Effaine? That name sounds familiar…"

Someone next to him subtly tugged at his sleeve, hinting that he should not speak carelessly.

The elder suddenly remembered where he had heard that name before.

Immediately, he glanced at the Empress, and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that she did not have any particular emotion.

Effaine!

The "Strongest Silver" who inflicted a crushing defeat upon Her Majesty the Empress before her ascension to the throne was from Effaine!

Now she is even the Queen of Effaine!

I really poked at her sore spot; fortunately, Her Majesty the Empress didn't hear me.

Another minister chuckled:

"This Effaine has certainly been lively lately. I heard that a young man who could 'Summon Gods' and took the [Dragon Seal · Weapon Grandmaster] Secret Class appeared a few days ago, and now a Sage has emerged. It seems to be gaining quite the reputation!"

After this reminder, everyone instantly remembered this matter, and for a time, they discussed it animatedly.

Soon, the doors to the Hall of State Affairs were pushed open, and an old man in a pure white robe walked in slowly.

The old man's eyes were like a deep sea of stars, making people unable to help but fall into them.

Seeing the newcomer, the noise in the Hall of State Affairs diminished significantly, and all the ministers bowed respectfully.

The Empress also stepped down from the throne and said respectfully:

"Your Excellency Evans Saint-Gleam, is there any new information from the Star Observation Platform?"

The old man named Evans Saint-Gleam was the master of the Central Empire's Star Observation Platform, a powerful Sage-level priest.

Evans frowned slightly, and after hearing the Empress's question, he regained his senses and said:

"Oh, everyone's here.

There is new information. I have already investigated who the Sage who took action is."

Everyone turned their gaze to Evans.

Evans Saint-Gleam paused for a moment, then slowly said:

"The master of that sanctuary should be the Vice Minister of the 'Black Tomb' Combat Department, and also the current Lich King of the Lich Clan 'Eternal Shadow Wings', Sage Nikes Bone Shadow!"

One minister said:

"So it's those old undead guys who like to party in cemeteries!

Who are they making such a big fuss to deal with?"

"What exactly is going on with Effaine? First, there's a God Summoner, and now a Sage appears. Is the Northwest Continent really going to descend into chaos?"

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"Alas, people's hearts are not what they used to be. I don't think anyone takes the Sage Restriction Order established by the Joint Conference seriously anymore!"

"Even the Emperor of the Western Regions is taking the lead in violating the restriction order. This restriction order has long become a piece of waste paper. In my opinion, we should restart the Five Nations Joint Conference!"

… …

The ministers discussed animatedly, their words filled with concern about the Sages' unwarranted actions.

Evans Saint-Gleam looked at the Empress and said:

"I heard that Your Majesty sent a special envoy to Effaine not long ago? I wonder if any news has come back?"

The Empress shook her head gently:

"She won't arrive so quickly. Your Excellency Saint-Gleam need not be anxious. I think more detailed information will be transmitted soon."

Without making everyone wait too long, the Central Empire's intelligence network, which spanned the continent, brought the latest situation to Her Majesty the Empress.

Seeing the information before them, everyone fell into even more heated discussions.

This time, the Sage's actions were actually a conspiracy by the "Black Tomb" against the Golden Winged Maiden!

Also, the Queen of Effaine was also involved.

The ministers of the Inner Cabinet and the elders of the Noble Council spoke up one after another:

"It seems that the Golden Winged Maiden's situation is dire. With a Sage taking action, she should not be able to escape."

"Yes, I didn't expect the 'Black Tomb' to be so well prepared this time, even deploying a Sage."

"Alas, if the 'Black Tomb' succeeds, I'm afraid that the continent will be in chaos soon. Those cunning merchants are not ones to suffer losses!"

The Empress also fell into deep thought. Suddenly, Evans Saint-Gleam's expression changed drastically, and a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

He suddenly stood up, his whole body bathed in dazzling holy light, and looked up into the distance, his deep eyes reflecting the brilliant galaxy above the firmament.

Soon, the sound emanating from Evans's mouth caused the entire Hall of State Affairs to fall silent immediately:

"Another… Sage has emerged!"

… …

In the mysterious and distant East, a vast empire that has traversed the ages quietly guards the side of Dragon Valley.

The Eastern Empire, whose people claim to possess the bloodline of giant dragons.

In the magnificent banquet hall, the dome hung high, and crystal chandeliers sparkled and shone, illuminating every corner.

Before the banquet had even begun, the figures of the top nobles from all over the continent could already be seen everywhere in the hall.

The men wore neat suits, adorned with expensive watches and bow ties, while the ladies wore elegant evening dresses, adorned with sparkling jewelry.

They gathered in small groups of twos and threes, holding champagne glasses, conversing softly, exuding a noble air and profound knowledge with every gesture.

They all gathered here for only one purpose: today is the thirtieth birthday banquet of Xia Zuo Tang, the beloved nephew of the Divine Dragon Emperor of the Eastern Empire, and also the youngest and most powerful prince in the country!