The war in the Southern Continent that had attracted the attention of the world for nearly two months finally came to an end three days ago.
Although the entire human world was still calm for the time being, all the well-informed upper echelons could feel the unusual atmosphere in the air.
The myth of invincibility that had lasted for more than a hundred years had been broken. What would it bring to the continent in the end? No one could predict.
Bechler, the Queen's palace and office, St. James' Palace, the capital of Faletis.
Everything withered in late autumn.
But the rare bright sunshine illuminated the entire study room that belonged to the Queen, and the mood of the master of the room was as bright as the sunshine.
"Your Majesty,
With the blessings of the Goddess and your glory, I represent the 14856 brave naval officers and soldiers who participated in this battle. It is with infinite honor to inform you of our great victory.
According to the statistics of the General Staff, the total number of enemies killed in this battle …
Captured army chief Ricard and others …
May you be young and beautiful forever. The holy light of the Goddess shines on Faletis.
Your loyal Knight, Elvis. "
Actually, the results had been sent back through the Spiritual Realm as soon as the naval battle ended. This time, the letter came from the commander of the allied forces, Lieutenant General Elvis. It contained all kinds of details of the war that the outside world would never know.
As the ruler of Lieutenant General Elvis, the Queen received first-hand information. After that, the monarchs of the participating countries would also quickly receive the battle reports sent by the frontline command. Of course, the Eliya Kingdom was not included …
The Queen held the thin letter in her hand and read it over and over again. Even if she already knew the outcome of the war, when she saw the detailed battle reports, her face still shone with an indescribable radiance.
In the end, the King-level expression management completely lost its effect. She could not help but clap her hands and praise:
"Good, Elvis and the others did a great job! The days of Shilius riding on the head of the kingdom will not last forever. "
Although Isabella Faletis was over sixty years old, because of the long life of the Great Knight and good maintenance, the Queen's appearance was similar to that of a graceful and beautiful lady in her thirties.
But with the majestic aura of a Queen, no one dared to look at her directly.
"Right, Wella, I remember that Brigadier General Elliot is your Knight Protector, right?"
The queen raised her head and suddenly asked her daughter who was also sitting in the study room.
It was because this name had appeared too many times in the battle report sent by Lieutenant General Elvis.
This newly promoted brigadier general, who was still fresh in her memory, should have been stationed in the New Continent, but because of an accident, he had joined the Southern Continent battlefield.
After joining the battle, there was a series of outstanding performances that would make anyone raise their eyebrows.
The "miracle medicine" penicillin provided by the kingdom had saved the lives of countless wounded soldiers.
Slain the deputy commander of the Shilius fleet, "Steel Knight" Kungang Taita.
Defeating the Pinnacle Great Knight Griffith's interception and escaping with his battleship (escaping was already a great achievement).
Together with the entire fleet, the Song of the Siren heavily damaged and destroyed the Quasi Legendary warship, the Long-Snouted Shark. Also, he was the inventor of the Song of the Siren.
With Lieutenant General Elvis and the other two Great Knight restraining Griffith, he almost single-handedly destroyed the flagship of the Shilius fleet, the Quasi Legendary Red Maple.
Most importantly, the "Mental Network" and the "Misty Silver Light" he activated had almost a dimension-reducing effect on the Shilius fleet, and with an unknown Transcendent weapon, he detonated the ammunition depots of a total of twelve enemy ships.
Not to mention, he was the one who proposed the Disqualified Overlord Plan and the specific executor of the New Continent.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Brigadier General Garriott is the most outstanding young man I've seen in years.
And you may not have noticed, but Colonel Gör, who fought the Steel Knight at Precioustree Bay at the beginning of the war, is actually Brigadier General Garriott's uncle and one of his few relatives.
Including Colonel Gör's son, Ilante, who is currently studying at the Royal Naval College. All the men in their family joined the war and performed well.
Even Colonel Gör is now Brigadier General Gör's wife and daughter, and they are deeply loved in the wounded battalion. "
Levina stopped there. As long as her mother asked, at least Elvin's major general rank would be secured.
The war had just ended, and there was still a request for merit. But if they made a good impression in front of the Queen in advance, the final reward might be increased by one liter.
In the battle report that was also sent to the military, Gör and the old Rickard had both suffered heavy losses. One was young and strong, and the other was experienced.
The gap wasn't big.
But in the end, Gör managed to delay until reinforcements arrived. The peak Great Knight Griffith couldn't stop them, but it wasn't difficult to stop the commander who was no longer known for his strength.
"Well, outstanding talents are rare, and what's even rarer is their family's loyalty to the kingdom, as well as their courage and responsibility as soldiers and military families.
It's not easy, I remember them.
Levina, remind me to write a reward for their family as an example for the kingdom! "
Since Isabella Faletis succeeded the throne, she was determined to lead Faletis to work hard and set an example. She didn't pursue clothes, didn't lust after food, didn't build palaces, and even limited the supply of wine in the palace.
Under her leadership, none of the nobles in the Royal City dared to step out of line.
Every penny saved was invested in the construction of the country, especially the development of the steam industry and naval construction.
This female ruler and her ancestors knew very well that as an island nation, the future of Faletis would never be separated from the sea.
As a "wise ruler" with lofty ambitions, she looked highly upon talents who could help her achieve her political ideals and was exceptionally tolerant.
The great Knight Princeton who used to be her guardian was like this, and so was the knight Elvin who was now Levina's guardian.
"Wella, convene an Imperial Conference for me and discuss the aftermath of this victory with the ministers and councilors.
Also, speed up the implementation of the Disqualified Hegemon Plan. We have to race against Shilius, and the days ahead won't be peaceful. "
The soldiers were only responsible for fighting. The signing of the new treaty, the restoration of the colony, the possible reaction of the Shilius, and a series of other complicated matters required the kingdom to come forward to discuss and resolve.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After finishing the business, Levina didn't leave. Instead, she brought up another private matter.
"Mother, there's one more thing. I … plan to advance before the end of the year."
"You passed the test of the Guardian of the Kingdom? Are you prepared for which path you will take? "
"Fair!"
"Your sister … this … is good."
.....
The invincible fleet that had dominated the sea for a hundred years was defeated?
This shocking news spread back to Shilius, and many people felt as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had sunk. It was like the collapse of their faith.
Sitting alone in his study, Philip II's expression didn't change. Although the invincible fleet of the Southern Continent had suffered heavy losses. But to the most powerful country in the world at its peak, it was far from a serious injury.
Moreover, more than half of the casualties were from the church in the military.
This reformer who had already seen the hidden dangers of the kingdom believed that only by digging out the festering ulcer and letting the pus flow out, Shilius's body could regain its strength.
"However, the confidence and morale of the people can't be lowered like this. Now, everything has to give way for the crown of the emperor, and the Frisian Hapsburg family … the wealth that has been accumulated for thousands of years!"
Dong! Dong! Dong!
The sudden knocking on the door interrupted Philip II's thoughts. He frowned slightly, but he knew that it couldn't be a maid who dared to disturb him.
"Come in."
"Your Majesty!"
A girl wearing a small princess crown on her head, an exquisite long dress, and a pair of silver high heels, whose figure was a little too slender, walked in leisurely with a pot of high-quality black tea from the Peacock Islands in her hands.
It was Princess Marie Theresa of the Habsburg Family, who was engaged to Philip II.
Although the wedding was still three months away.
But this princess of the Hapsburg family hadn't returned to the Kingdom of Frisia since the engagement ceremony.
"Theresa, why are you here? Don't you need to prepare for the wedding with the maids? "
Philip II was a little surprised to see her.
He thought that his fiancée had heard the news of the defeat of the invincible fleet and was instructed by his father-in-law to inquire about the situation. His tone couldn't help but be a little impatient.
The slender princess put down the tea set in her hand and elegantly bowed. She stated the purpose of her visit, but it wasn't what Philip II thought.
"Your Majesty, I received a letter from my father."
Theresa bit down on her bloodless lower lip and whispered in a mosquito-like voice, "You're right.
"After our wedding, he will make an exception and restore the tradition of electing the Emperor and directly pass the throne to you! My husband! The greatest King in the world!
Previously … I did hear about the news of the invincible fleet. Please don't be unhappy, okay? "
The girl's father was the current head of the Hapsburg family, the King of Frisia, and the Emperor of the Holy Lothar Empire, Maximilian. No matter how weak and sickly he was, this stubborn old man wouldn't give up his crown before his death.
He was prepared to instruct Grand Wizard Andon to take extreme measures, but the situation had taken a turn for the worse.
It wasn't hard to guess that only this princess could influence the current Emperor.
As a result, Philip II finally began to take his fiancée seriously for the first time.
Although Philip II had said that no matter if she was beautiful, ugly, tall, short, fat, or thin, the person he wanted to marry wasn't her, but the crown she represented!
However, as the princess of the Holy Lothar Empire, Princess Mary Theresa couldn't be ugly.
This was because the royal family of each country had at least one Grade 4 Titled Knight ancestor. As long as they didn't lose control, the higher their Extraordinary level, the more extraordinary their intelligence and appearance would be. These characteristics would also be inherited by their descendants.
The heirs of the royal family were already ten or a hundred steps ahead of others from the moment they were born. When they reached adulthood, they would naturally become official Knights. How could ordinary civilians compare?
Did the nobles have the guts? Sorry, but in this world, they did have the guts!
The princess who had just turned 20 had a thin and pale appearance. Her delicate and pitiful eyes were in line with the current aesthetic standards of nobles. It made people naturally ignore the fact that she was also a Grade 2 Knight. A strong desire to protect her arose from the bottom of their hearts.
Even Philip II's tone couldn't help but become gentle. Who could be cruel to such a fiancée?
"Theresa, don't worry. Our son will definitely be the next Emperor of the Empire!"
As if she couldn't stand the invasive gaze, the pale-skinned princess lowered her eyes slightly. She didn't let the other party notice the light of wisdom flickering in her eyes.
It was obvious that a girl who grew up in a royal family environment wouldn't be truly innocent.
.....
A war stirred up the situation on the continent.
The pursuers who endured hardships, the reformers who worked hard for the country, and the tools who pretended to be weak …
In this great era, no one knew who would be the one who would have the last laugh.
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