Realm of Power

As expected, the release of the holy light, a killer weapon, caused a sensation throughout Oparo.

Although the Héro royal family lost nearly half of its troops due to the war with the Kingdom of Aden, it subsequently suffered heavy losses in the northern war of Héro. Five to six million elite combat troops were wiped out in one battle, so that the largest country in southern Europe was eliminated. His position has fallen, and even the great leader of the generation, Emperor Eero Farouk, has fallen into disgrace, but the heritage of a once great imperial royal family still exists. There are still more than 20 provinces in the south, with a population of tens of millions. There are still two or three southern princes With a military strength of 100,000, if you count the soldiers that can be mobilized in the south, it is still possible to have an army of one million. In this North-South war, the southern princes marched north with an army of 200,000, and the Hérault royal family made a plan to counterattack the Hérault royal family. In this posture, the empire suddenly took out the Royal Capital of Eero and the rumored Holy Light as auction items. It was definitely a huge stone dropped in the already unstable situation in the south, and it did not cause ripples. , but huge waves

Everyone looked at the Eero side. If the auction of the horse ranch was a slap in the face of Martin Li Ya, then the auction of the Holy Light and King Eero was like pressing the face of the Eero royal family on the ground and rubbing it hard.

The top floor of Biye Zhiqiu Hotel has been completely booked. On a balcony protruding forward, a young man with black hair is looking at the distant scenery. The wind blowing against his face carries a faint fragrance of flowers, and the grass in the distance is Dian swayed in the wind, and the merchant ships at the dock were like small white dots moving on a huge plane.

"Your Majesty, it has been clearly investigated. The woman killed by Sterman was named Iginiye. She was a Templar who survived the massacre in Kudria, a city in the central city of the Order. Sterman was the one who survived. The commander of the massacre in Kudriya, Martin’s army, seemed to involve God in the discussion between the two parties. "Eye, Sterman has been detained in the Southern Intelligence Department, does he need to be tortured?" Angelo, the elegant former Princess of Hérault in a long skirt, walked into the room and placed the newly received documents on the table. , Ru Xuansi's eyebrows raised, looking at the black-haired young man who was standing on the balcony looking into the distance,

The wavy hair is tied into a beauty bun on the top, with a bunch of bangs gently covering the forehead. The corners of the eyes are tilted upward, and the straight bridge of the nose matches the slightly raised cheekbones perfectly, and is full of arrogance. But without losing the grace and elegance. Against the background of the black and smooth silk palace dress, the young woman's graceful and exquisite figure is fully exposed, which arouses people's imagination.

"There is no need to torture him. Let him go on the day of the auction." Hearing his voice, the black-haired young man turned back from the balcony and said, wearing a black uniform with a cold air.

"Let him go? Does Your Majesty really have no interest in the Eye of God? You must know that it is rumored to be the most powerful guarantee for the Holy City." An Keluo's fair and jade-like face was stunned, and his voice was a bit shocked. This Prince Sterman was quite arrogant during his time on the West Coast, and this time he blatantly killed someone in front of the Intelligence Department, which was a slap in the face of the Southern Intelligence Department. Yesterday's situation was seen by so many pairs of eyes, and it was so unscathed. If they are released, how will the empire’s face be preserved?

"No matter how powerful the guarantee is, it is just a dead object. If the Eye of God is really so powerful, the Holy City will not be destroyed. If you need to rely on an object to protect yourself, that is a stupid decision in itself!" The black-haired emperor shook his head and smiled calmly. His confident tone made Ankeluo moved, and he was even more shocked by the emperor's strength.

The Holy City is a legend in the east of Obarro. The three parties that dispersed after the destruction of the Holy City, the Order State, the Eero Empire, and the Kingdom of Aden, are all great powers that have suddenly emerged from a small force in the past hundred years or so. You know how influential the Holy City is, and these three parties are working hard to find the remnants of the Holy City, and have mutually agreed to this end. After decades of fighting, the most recent one was the battle between the Ero Empire and Aden. Both sides invested millions of troops to plunder the ruins of the holy city. In the end, both sides suffered losses, and the empire was advantaged in vain. Whether it was Ero Both the royal family and the Aden royal family believe that as long as they can control the power of the Holy City, they can be invincible.

Especially under the pressure of the strong rise of the empire, the two major countries have placed their hopes of resisting the empire on the Holy City.

As a lackey of the Héro royal family, Mount Edmond has participated in various operations against the Holy City many times, and he also knows how attractive the Holy City is to the monarchs. For most of the Obarro countries, With the passage of time, the Holy City has become an age-old rumor, but for Mount Edmund, the Holy City is a real existence. , because Mount Edmund itself is also part of the Holy City. The first generation of Mount Edmund was the force that carried out special orders of the Holy City at that time. The Holy City collapsed overnight, and the entire system was completely chaotic. It turned out that all parties under the Holy City The forces became independent one after another. The person in charge of Mount Edmon was ordered to assassinate one of the monarchs, but he unexpectedly became famous in one battle.

But really looking at it

In front of this talented and strategic emperor, the Holy City is no different! The so-called power of God is a joke in itself. If the Eye of God was really so powerful, the Holy City would not have collapsed overnight. The forces involved would have become independent one after another, and the trees fell and the hozens scattered. It was completely beyond everyone's expectations. Compared to As far as the current empire is concerned, the Holy City is still far behind the Empire even in its heyday. The power of the Holy City for more than a hundred years has only radiated to the eastern part of Oparo.

If we talk about the blessing of God, the Empire is more like the true blessing of God. In just a few years, it has risen like a hurricane, swept across the entire continent, and defeated countless great countries. It is now a super power spanning three continents. The empire controls the life and death of two to three billion living beings, has prosperous commerce, recuperates internally, and is invincible externally. It seems to have the tendency to unify the entire Oubalu continent.

No matter from any aspect, it looks more like a scene blessed by God, which is enough to throw away the holy city with the eye of God by an unknown number of streets.

"The Eye of God may be a very powerful weapon, but the empire does not lack weapons. If possible, I would rather turn swords into plowshares. I also hope that the Eye of God is a divine object that can bring peace and contentment to the people, rather than A tool used to kill people." The black-haired emperor stretched his arms. Waist up, his eyes looked deeply into the distance, with a serious expression on his face for the first time, which even gave Ankeluo an illusion. What he saw in front of him was not the emperor who was known as the God of War on the battlefield, but more like an emperor. A handsome young man with high spirits is struggling to explain his ideals

“Forge swords into plowshares!”

An Keluo's delicate body trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes flashed with a touch of heat. Being born in a cold killer organization does not mean that she must be cruel and ruthless in her heart. If possible, she had also imagined that she could live a normal life, especially in the empire. Inside, what she saw was a world full of vitality and completely different from before. She never expected that the emperor of the empire, who was rumored to be a murderer, could actually say such touching words.

"Ahem!" The fat man felt a rare embarrassment under Ankeluo's hot gaze.

He just said that, this stupid woman wouldn't really believe it. The fat man quickly put his hand to his mouth and coughed and said, "The main concern of the Southern Intelligence Department is still on Eero, especially in the past few days. I am not interested in the latest developments, as for the Eye of God, but I can reveal this news to the regiment, which is regarded as selling Putamia a favor. If I guessed correctly, this woman should arrive before the auction. west coast"

"In the final analysis, the Holy Light belongs to the Kingdom of the Order, and she fought hard to defeat the Kingdom of Eero. Now both of them have been auctioned off by the empire. It is unjustifiable without any compensation. I have asked the West Coast Governor's Mansion to We have prepared 20,000 sets of infantry armor, just consider it as compensation for Putamia." His voice paused, his eyes were sharp and he said with a groan.

"As for Prince Sterman, since he openly killed people in the empire, he should bear the corresponding price. The empire only ensures the safety of traders within the territory, but it does not say that it will also bear responsibility for traders who leave the territory of the empire."

"What your Majesty means is that we are halfway..." Ankolo's eyes were bright. Mount Edmon had finally put up the golden signboard of the Southern Intelligence Department. How could he allow Prince Sterman to do so? Leave safely

"You don't need to take action." The black-haired emperor waved his hand. "From yesterday's performance, we know that the prince of Martin Liya has the news of the Eye of God. I am afraid that even within Martin Liya, I don't know. I believe this news has already been announced." It was sent back to all the forces as quickly as possible. After leaving the empire's territory, it is difficult for Prince Martin Liya to return to Martin Liya alive. Even if he does return to Martin Liya alive, it doesn't matter."

"How do you think the Martin Liya royal family will treat a prince who was imprisoned in the Southern Intelligence Department of the Empire but was released unscathed?" The black-haired emperor looked over with pupils as black as stars, his voice paused, and the corner of his mouth Suddenly showing a malicious smile, "Even if he doesn't die, it won't be of any use."

Hearing the emperor's words, Ankeluo pursed his red lips tightly. Under his long black skirt, he felt a chill on his back. The emperor could kill someone with a borrowed knife! There is absolutely no need for the Imperial Intelligence Department to take action, and there is not even any trace. Even if this Prince Sterman is completely finished, even if he is not intercepted and killed on the way, he will still be in doom when he returns to Martin Liya's country. Even if he survives, he will still be doomed. Disgraced! This is more uncomfortable than being stabbed directly.

"Did the princes from the south of Eero send anyone for this auction?" The emperor seemed to have thought of something. He walked back to his desk and picked up a document and took a look. He was currently living in the hotel where the Southern Intelligence Department of the Empire was located. , naturally it is Ankolo, the head of the Intelligence Department, who is responsible for daily life and serves as the confidential secretary. I have to admit that without the barrier of the veil, this person The lines of the former Princess Hérault's facial features are clearer and thrilling, her beautiful eyes are deeply embedded under her beautiful eyebrows, her two lips filled with aristocratic style are tightly closed, and her voice is as soft as the rising sun in spring. The soft breeze blows under the black skirt. Under the black skirt, the skin is as white as snow and jade. It is unusually white. The black clothes are fair and the long legs are standing upright. Standing in front of the desk gives people a dreamlike feeling.

"This time the horse ranches of the eight Martin Liya people were auctioned. The princes in the south of Elo also sent people. Their thoughts were roughly the same as those of the newly rising Anser tribe. Even if they didn't buy the horse ranches from the auction house, , At least he wants to show his name in this event. One is to accumulate prestige, and the other is to find investors. "Ankolo said without hesitation, when it comes to Eero This situation gave her the feeling of regaining control of the situation.

Ankoluo said in a clear voice, "The princes of the south of Eero serve as the barrier for the royal family of Eero to resist the rebellion in the south. In the barren land of the south, they have suppressed countless rebels for decades. Each of them is not only cruel and ruthless, but also cunning, knowing full well what they want to do." Jumping out of the southern princes of Hérault and finally taking the position of emperor of Hérault was just a matter of time. It is absolutely not enough to rely on the power of the princes themselves. Under the check and balance strategy of the northern royal family, the southern princes have expanded differently over the past decades, but the gap is not large. Basically, each prince has a military strength of between 20,000 and 30,000 people. But such a force is more than enough to defeat King Aero, but the princes are not willing to fight.

There is something that seems to be useless, but it represents everything. It should be the Royal Capital of Elro you mentioned! The black-haired young man touched his nose and said to himself

"Yes, the King of Aero seems to be easy to obtain in the eyes of the princes, but once you get it, it will be a big trouble. No one has enough power to control the King's City alone. If you join forces with other princes to control the King's City, then everyone will fight to the death and defeat them again. What's the benefit? What's more, the name now is to assist the royal family in recovering. This means that if the royal capital of Hérault is really captured, the royal family of Hérault will ask the southern princes to return the royal capital. Even if the fight is in vain, although the royal family is already weak, the royal family has been in control of the royal capital for decades. The royal family has an aura here, occupying the right time, place, and people. With a raise of arms, a large number of people may rise to support it. The royal family, and the soldiers of the southern princes are all southerners, and their family members are all in the south. It is impossible to stay in the northern capital for too long. Therefore, the southern princes are not willing to let the royal family return to the royal family before they are sure. All "

It is also a strange sight on the battlefield of Hérault.

As one of the three major battlefields of the Civil War, the fiercest fighting was naturally on the Western Front. The war drums were already shaking. The empire suddenly counterattacked on the Western Front. The entire army of the Hokuriku nobles was wiped out. The western front of Tibet was involved, and Yinhu, Martin's first wise general, suffered a disastrous defeat. More than 100,000 troops were defeated in Tibet. Tam's corpses were strewn across the field, followed by the battlefield of the Order State in the middle. From the initial collapse, to now both sides are trying their best to gather forces and confront each other on the front line of the Holy Capital of the Order State, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that. , once the two sides break out, it will be a life-and-death battle for hundreds of thousands of people, and it will be the main battlefield to determine Barro's hegemony in southern Europe.

Only the eastern front of the Ero Empire is currently calm. They are clamoring every day to regain the royal capital and restore the past glory of the Ero Empire. However, so far, there has not been even a decent attack. The two hundred thousand troops of the southern princes are attacking every day. They formed a formation outside the royal capital and casually threw stones. It was not so much a major offensive as they came out to bask in the sun. The empire's military strength in the capital of Aero was only more than 20,000 people.

Although the empire nominally controls the vast northern area together with the Order State, in fact the area that the empire really controls is only the three hundred miles of Cairo Port, and the support it can provide to the capital of Airo is extremely limited, while the southern princes Our coalition forces are a full 200,000, and we can get more later Sufficient soldiers have been replenished, and the great righteousness of the Aero royal family. From the outside, it looks like a majestic and overwhelming army pressing down on the territory. If the coalition of southern princes really intends to attack the capital of Aero, the capital of Aero may not even be able to survive for three days. I couldn’t hold on, but no, the Southern Allied Forces just watched every day,

The reason is very simple. War has not been officially declared yet. It is so weird to say it. Although the Eero Southern Allied Forces have launched an offensive on the front line of the Royal Capital, in formal terms, they have not yet declared war on the Empire. Whoever declares war will It means that no one is responsible for this war. The ruthless barbarian emperor has always been a fool. There must be retribution, so one can imagine how brutally the emperor would take revenge on the murderer of 20,000 imperial soldiers once the dust of the Civil War came to an end. In that case, everyone who was already suspicious of them would The princes of the south will not hesitate to push this unfortunate guy out, praying to appease the anger of the cruel monarch!

Although there have always been rumors that the Empire participated in the battle that destroyed the main force of Aero, after all, no one has come up with evidence. On the contrary, the Aero army attacked Cairo Port without permission, but it was in full view of hundreds of thousands of eyes. In this war, the empire did not take the initiative to attack The attackers, on the contrary, after the war, because the Hérault royal family fled south, the empire only asked the Hérault royal family to give two million imperial gold as war compensation to settle the matter. The empire tolerated it, but it does not mean that it will tolerate the third party. Second time, especially if the person killed in battle is an Imperial soldier

The reason why the Southern Allied Forces of Hero hesitated to attack was because they were unwilling to bear the consequences of offending the empire alone.

The empire's style of retaliation with blood for blood and tooth for tooth is well known throughout Obarro. If 20,000 imperial soldiers were to immerse themselves in the capital of Erro, it would definitely be a shock. The Feishan Kingdom was not strong at the time, even the invincible The Istan Empire was defeated by Feishan, and there were even more famous generals and warriors like rain. Just because Doze, the governor of the empire, was assassinated, the heads of 300,000 Feishan soldiers were built in Beijing by the emperor.

The black-haired young man had a general understanding of the situation in the south of Aero. He was silent for a moment and said with a slight curl of his lips, "According to what you said, the princes in the south of Aero actually have no intention of regaining the royal family. Instead, they have their own agendas and are even preparing to stand on their own." , in this case, if there are such wise and interesting people among the princes in the south of Aero, then the empire can also provide support! "