After leaving the Red Fruit Inn, Chen Rui strolled on the street with a sense of loss.
He didn't know what was happening in the woods of the Iron Fist Estate, nor did he know that there was a lonely king walking in the rain. He only understood one thing. Catherine had never been so close to him, yet it had never been so far away as it was now.
You are the only man who can make me fall for you.
If you really want to conquer the Shadow Empire in the future to achieve a stupid wish, even if you can succeed, you will only get my corpse.
Will I go further and further away? That lonely shadow, even if I have no regrets …
A faint sadness surged in Chen Rui. Suddenly, he was startled and stopped because someone was waiting for him in front.
If the first woman who left just now was the first woman he fell in love with, then this was the first woman he fell in love with. In terms of appearance, she wasn't the most beautiful. In terms of strength, she wasn't the strongest, but she was the woman he loved the most until now.
"Athena …"
Her ruby-like eyes stared at him. She walked over and gently held his arm without pretense in front of many people. Although she was already the supreme ruler of the Dark Moon and one of the three magnates of the empire's military, in front of him, she was the original generous and gentle Athena.
She was always worth cherishing.
After walking slowly with him for a while, Athena said, "She's here?"
As early as in Mountain Xilang, he confessed his relationship with Christina to Athena. Athena was also the only one among his women who knew the name "Christina". The rest only vaguely knew that before Athena, Chen Rui once had a woman from the Shadow Empire.
"En."
"You don't seem to be in a good mood."
"It's really not very good … because the next time we meet, we are likely to be enemies."
"I'm sorry, I heard Isabella say her name …"
Inni? Chen Rui smiled bitterly. In order to deal with the mistress, you don't hesitate to mobilize your first wife? Don't forget, you're also a mistress.
"I should be the one saying sorry, Athena."
"Let's go home." Athena gently leaned her head on his shoulder, completely ignoring the envious and hateful gazes in the distance.
"Yes, let's go home."
The man who felt warm in his heart held his lover's waist, and their shadows merged together as they walked forward.
A few days later.
Shadow Empire, side hall of the palace.
Lilith looked at Empress Catherine, who was looking into the distance from the window sill, and felt a little puzzled. As the confidant and close attendant of Her Majesty Empress, Lilith could feel that there were some changes in Her Majesty recently. Especially after returning from a secret trip a few days ago, Her Majesty Catherine suddenly looked into the distance a lot more often. In Lilith's memory of serving for many years, Her Majesty Catherine would only habitually look into the distance when there was a knot in her heart.
"Lilith, do you think a woman can meet …" Catherine asked thoughtfully. Then, she seemed to come to a realization and didn't continue speaking.
"Your Majesty?" Lilith looked surprised, "Are you okay?"
Catherine shook her head. After a moment of silence, she said, "You and Terdila have always been my most trusted people. You are loyal, but due to my negligence and selfishness, your relationship has been delayed for so many years. I'm sorry … From today onwards, I will give you two years of leave to enjoy your life. Perhaps, you can take the opportunity to give birth to an excellent descendant."
Lilith blushed, "Your Majesty …"
"Don't refuse. Just take it as a way for me to win over my subordinates. Terdila is a good guy. Cherish each other. With my support, he won't dare to bully you, or … don't bully him too much."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lilith bit her lip and said, "That, please forgive my rudeness. Her Majesty has been a little different from usual recently. May I ask …"
"Don't make wild guesses." Catherine walked down the stairs step by step, "The civil strife of the Bloody Empire has just ended. Although Great Prince Aleus defeated Second Prince Edmund, his prestige is far from comparable to Raizen. At present, time is urgently needed to stabilize the domestic situation. The Fallen Angel Empire is also trying to develop, unless Raizen comes out of closed door cultivation, or … Generally speaking, there should be no major turmoil in the Demon Realm in the past few years. You take a good rest for 2 years. This is my order. "
"The one who should rest the most is not me, but Her Majesty!" Lilith's eyes suddenly turned red, "For so many years, Her Majesty has been supporting this empire alone, leading the people of the entire empire through the most difficult times, and moving step by step towards prosperity and stability. I know very well how much Her Majesty has paid for this empire. If Her Majesty really meets something worth it … "
"Lilith!" Catherine's voice suddenly had an imperial majesty, "You have crossed the line! Now, execute my order and immediately hand over all the affairs at hand to Xi Lu. "
Lilith didn't dare to speak anymore. She bowed and retreated. When she walked to the door of the side hall, she received the intelligence from her subordinate.
Lilith opened it, and shock flashed across her eyes. She immediately returned to the side hall.
"Her Majesty, it's not that I disobey the order, but my vacation this time … really has to be delayed!"
The Fallen Angel Empire Palace Hall.
Jía's expression was extremely serious as she looked at the several urgent intelligence that "broke out" almost in a day.
"The Bloody Empire's Emperor Raizen ended his training and came out. He announced that this civil war was the rebellion of the Second Prince Edmund. He rewarded the Great Prince Aleus and the Little Prince Travis who put down the rebellion."
"The retreating Edmund's army suddenly changed direction and joined the elite legion led by the Bloody Empire's first general, Gustav. They went south to the Iron Fist Estate to regroup. The Bloody Empire fully mobilized strategic materials to the south. General George of the Warlock Fortress urgently mobilized troops to defend."
"The Bloody Empire fully launched the western defense line, closed the passage with the Shadow Empire's Jergal Fortress, and sent envoys to the Shadow Empire."
Jía looked at the ministers who also looked dignified and said, "Everyone, I need to listen to your opinions."
Left Prime Minister Oliver said, "Obviously, Raizen's troop mobilization this time is aimed at us. If it's not a bluff, then even if General George is there, it will be difficult for the Warlock Fortress to block the offensive of the Bloody Empire Army. However, what puzzles me is that the Bloody Empire has just ended its civil war, and its vitality has not recovered yet. Why would they suddenly attack our country desperately? Of course, just in case, we can't take it lightly. We should immediately increase our troops in the north. At least, we should go all out. "
Right Prime Minister Stiller agreed, "I also think it's strange. The internal strife of the Bloody Empire has just been settled. Raizen can't use his troops against us with all his strength at this time. If I'm right, the real purpose is to imitate the Shadow Empire's original means and propose cooperation conditions to us, such as new technologies such as magic television and millet wine. However, the empire is no longer the empire when the Obsidian Rebellion was just quelled. We have also formed an alliance with the Shadow Empire. I think we don't have to be afraid of the Bloody Empire. "
"Don't underestimate Raizen." Sarandi, an important minister of the royal family, shook his head, "What we concluded with the Shadow Empire is only an economic alliance, not a military one. Once there is a real war, the Shadow Empire will definitely stand by and wait for the opportunity to profit from it. We can only rely on ourselves. Although the empire's economy is developing rapidly, and its military power is also recovering steadily, our comprehensive combat power is still the last of the 3 empires. 300 years ago, I followed the Lord of Midnight Sun to join the Demons Alliance to fight against humans. Raizen was also there at that time. He is the best at using surprise attacks. I have an ominous hunch. I'm afraid it's not a bluff this time. "
"Don't you think this so-called 'hunch' is ridiculous?" Lunters of the elder family sneered, "Whether it is state affairs or military affairs, it is impossible to use this kind of feeling of nothingness as a basis! How can you be sure that Raizen will definitely make a move? I bet that Raizen is coveting our technology and resources. The Bloody Empire's action is just to put pressure on us. The envoy sent to our empire should be on the way! "
Before Lunters finished, a guard reported, "The envoy sent by Raizen the Great to our empire has passed through the Warlock Fortress with the permission of General George."
As soon as he heard the news, Lunters immediately showed a confident look. Sarandi looked thoughtful and frowned without saying a word.
At this time, there was also a fierce debate in the hall of the Shadow Empire's palace.
On the throne, Catherine, who had been thinking without making a sound, finally opened her eyes slowly.
"Order the first general, Broc, to fully strengthen the defense of Jergal Fortress; order the second general, Warren, to lead the Sharp Wind Legion to station in the southeastern Sag Estate for military exercises. Don't approach Town Leia for the time being; order the Bloody Vine Flower Estate Lord and the third general, Crawford, to gather all the elite troops of the estate and legion and be on standby."
The ministers were all shocked. It's fine to strengthen the defense of Jergal Fortress, but the "exercise" of the Sharp Wind Legion stationed in the Sag Estate and Crawford's gathering of elites are clearly intended to attack the Fallen Angel Empire. In this way, Catherine the Great's judgment is …
"I have a hunch that Raizen will definitely make a move, and he will do his best." Catherine's black eyes behind the veil flashed with wisdom, "Because he is Raizen. Mammon."
The same word "hunch", but no one among the ministers of the Shadow Empire found it funny because she was Catherine Asmodeus, the wisest person in the Demon Realm. This "hunch" once saved the entire empire.
After the meeting, the ministers retreated. Catherine's orders were conveyed and quickly implemented.
Leaning against the throne behind her, Catherine's gaze looked to the east, becoming distant and deep.
"Raizen, do you also notice the threat of the Fallen Angel Empire? Do you want to eliminate this threat in the bud before it grows stronger? "
"Sure enough, you are still so vigorous, but sometimes, being direct is the most effective way … If I was more decisive back then, maybe the Fallen Angel Empire would have been in my hands now."
"You are so eager to make a move … or rather, your strength is already …"
"In any case, this is a rare opportunity for the Shadow Empire."
"The sky of the Demon Realm is going to change again." Catherine slowly stood up and gently stroked something in her hand, "Will you come to my side?"
Obviously, the "you" in this sentence was not the same person as the previous Raizen.
What the jade-white fingers were stroking was an exquisite little toy.
Good luck knot.
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