A few days later.
The military rank promotion ceremony hosted by Her Majesty the Queen was grand and uneventful.
Today, when the kingdom relied more and more on the navy, the promotion of every rear admiral was not a small matter.
Among the ranks of the navy, the brigadier general was somewhat similar to the fourth-level ship in the battleship sequence as a compromise plan. The significance of a rear admiral was already equivalent to the third-level ship in the main battleship line.
Outsiders did not understand, but the insiders of the kingdom's power system were well aware.
As a result, many important people in the capital came to watch the ceremony in person, wanting to see the "Navy Supernova" who had only been heard of in the past few years.
Even though Elvin was a little too young, if he was placed in the Royal Naval Academy, which had a total of five years of schooling at the age of 13, an 18-year-old graduate would only have just boarded a warship and started to climb the ranks of warrant officer candidates.
However, his powerful strength and irrefutable achievements made it impossible for even the most stubborn conservatives to find fault with him.
In addition, the legend of the "Destroyer of the Kingdom" that had gradually spread in the capital, Beckler, promoted by Crown Princess Levina. The heroic deeds of Elvin personally killing the King of Dahomey (a false rumor, in fact, he only killed the Queen) were publicized. Guests with slightly lower status did not dare to speak loudly in front of him.
Halfway through the banquet honoring some of the meritorious personnel of the "Battle of Benin," Queen Isabella had already left the venue under the escort of the female officer and the Knight Guardian.
Elvin, whose military rank had changed from brigadier general to rear admiral, held a wine glass and dealt with the enthusiastic guests with ease.
"General Garriott, congratulations! Congratulations! "
Some people simply wanted to expand their network and build a relationship with this potential stock in the navy.
"Hello, General! I'm the president of the Claudias Potion Chamber of Commerce, Bai Yis. Do you have time?
We are very interested in the new drug 'penicillin' that you provided for the Alliance Army. If you have plans to promote it to civilian use, believe me, Claudias will be your best choice. "
Some people saw a huge business opportunity in Elvin.
"General, I'm the niece of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Count Hogan. May I have the honor to dance with you?"
Cough, there were also some people who were obviously lusting after the major-general's body.
However, they were all 'chased' away by Olivia, who had been prepared for this since she accompanied Elvin to the banquet. Even though she was not a lady in the traditional sense of the word, Olivia, who had come from a noble family, was far more at home in such situations than Elvin.
“.....”
Although Jin Shi might not be liked by everyone.
But when Elvin was in the limelight, anyone who dared to provoke him was either stupid or foolish. However, there were all sorts of people in the capital, including great nobles, great merchants, idealists, ambitious people... but there were no idiots or fools.
While the atmosphere was very harmonious, it also allowed Elvin to greatly expand his connections in the political arena of the capital. Although he wasn't planning to take the path of a government official, he might be able to use his connections in the future.
For example, he learned from his conversations with several officials from the Kingdom's Foreign Affairs Department.
Although it hadn't been officially announced to the public.
However, the truce agreement between the Tulip Family and Shilius was officially signed before Philip II's wedding and coronation ceremony. On the premise of returning the detained personnel and some of the property, the current situation in the Southern Continent was generally maintained.
They also told Elvin a rumor that he didn't know if it was true or not.
"In the coronation of the Holy Lothar Empire, Philip II seems to have received the support of some of the Eternal Fire clergymen."
"There's such a thing? Did those most radical and fanatical clergymen in the continent take the wrong medicine? "
The official who provided the rumor shrugged.
"The outside world doesn't know the details, but it's true that there will be a good show in Shilius next month. They sent a diplomatic note in advance and invited the Tulip Family to attend the ceremony. We'll know when the Foreign Affairs Minister returns. "
Others chimed in. The onlookers weren't afraid of things blowing up.
"Whether it's an internal division within the church or a break between the royal family and the church, it's excellent."
"Hahaha, that's right, that's right."
Although even outsiders knew that this matter wasn't over, this beautiful victory had shown the entire civilized world the power of the Tulip Family. Even the Alliance's merchants could clearly feel the subtle change in the attitude of their trading partners during foreign trade.
This was also one of the direct manifestations of the rise of the Tulip Family's international status.
These diplomatic personnel could feel it even more clearly.
Now, it was up to Philip II to see if he would make any new moves after the wedding scheduled for late February. Or rather, where would the fate of the world's most powerful country turn after the wedding that attracted the attention of the world?
.....
In the core area of the royal capital, a luxurious villa that originally belonged to the royal family had just changed owners.
Bestowed by the queen, it had become Elvin and Olivia's new home in the royal capital.
Although the villa was far from the grandeur of Orange Leaf Castle, it was exquisitely and elegantly built by the royal craftsmen. Marble sculptures, fountains, meticulously maintained gardens, royal furniture … It was a collection of works of art in itself.
Perhaps the small nobles in the countryside would be willing to exchange their ancestral lands for it.
Although it hadn't been long since the two moved in, the place had changed greatly. All kinds of strange plants climbed in an orderly manner in every corner.
There were wind chimes that replaced the whale oil lamps in each room, giant vines and wizard flytraps that were used to guard the house, blotter flowers that released a weak hypnotic gas … There were also three to five birds of prey that had gained initial intelligence and could record everything they saw.
For a senior wizard of the "School of Activation", this was a piece of cake. Choosing a suitable seed to combine with witchcraft to grow the seed was not a wild druid who advocated everything that went with the flow of nature. Transforming and using nature was the job of a wizard.
After joining the army, Elvin had been drifting on the sea. Even the base camp, Port Hatrapha, existed mainly as a military fortress. This was the first time that he had focused on managing his own house.
Not only would he have to live in the royal capital in the future, but Uncle Gör and his family might also be received by the queen due to their performance in the war. It just so happened that he could live here as well.
"Hello, mistress of the house."
"Call me again."
"Mistress of the house!"
"Hehehe …"
Standing at the door where the snow had not yet melted, the girl leaned her head on Elvin and laughed happily.
The brass sign at the door originally read "Garriott Residence." Just now, when Elvin waved his hand, the words on the sign squirmed and changed automatically. It had become "Garriott and Aymore Residence." The meaning was similar to the woman's name on the property certificate.
Moreover, it was clearly displayed outside, obviously telling all the girls of the right age in the royal capital that this high-quality rich man was already taken.
Previously, when she accompanied Elvin to the banquet, the group of girls who surrounded Elvin had already made Olivia wary.
After moving into this house, there were many noble ladies who used this as an excuse to visit. Everyone knew what they were up to.
To Olivia, Elvin's attitude was far more important than the significance of the house itself. Practical actions were far more useful than a hundred words of love. At least, he had put an end to the possibility of him becoming a sea king.
The two of them held hands and walked to the training ground attached to the courtyard. The alchemy workshop opened by the toy box stood there for a long time.
During this period of time, the repair work of the toy soldiers had been completed. Their combat strength had been fully restored.
The thunder attribute transcendent weapon that he had spent a few days in the spiritual realm relied on the equipment in the alchemy workshop as support. After a few days of continuous fusion, it had finally taken shape.
Using the claws and beak of the Thunderbird that were left behind after making the [Thunderbird Robe], the fusion was similar to a spiritual material that existed in a form similar to a combination of information, energy, and rules.
In the end, it formed a natural [Transcendent Weapon — Thundertooth].
The finished product was a heavy hand and a half sword. The entire material was a translucent dark blue bone. There were layers of thundercloud patterns on the surface.
In addition to ultra-high strength and excellent thunder attribute enhancement, it could also summon a Level-3 elemental lightning spirit, "Thunderbird", from the spiritual realm.
Its strength was not inferior to the "Blood Lake" at all.
Seeing that Elvin had hung the new weapon on his waist, Olivia helped him tidy up his clothes and nodded in satisfaction.
She then asked, "The matter in the capital has been settled. The only task left is to contact the Raging Waves Church. When are we leaving for the South Wind Kingdom?"
"Haven't we finished the cultivation plan for the organic gemstones? Let's set off in advance. One of the biological hosts recorded in the "Flesh Sacrifice" lives nearby.
I can't wait to try the biological modulation laboratory of the upper-ranking sorcerers. "
.....
Black Sea "Eye of the Storm", the underwater city of Herakleyan.
Storms howled on the surface of the sea for years. However, under the water, it was peaceful and peaceful.
The headquarters of the Raging Waves Church.
"Your Excellency, some time ago, Lord Huggins brought back a large number of transcendent ship materials from somewhere. The Goddess personally transformed them into a real legendary warship, the 'Sea Spirit'.
Our clergy thought that they had obtained strong reinforcements and would be able to launch a counterattack against the sea monsters.
However, in the recent battles with the subordinates of the "Mother of the Sea Monsters", Lord Huggins refused to let this legendary warship fight on the grounds that the crew was not ready. You see … "
Half a year ago, when she gave the [Talisman of Tranquility] to Elvin, Faith was only a second-order clergyman. Now, he had changed into a bishop's robe.
This kind of terrifying promotion speed was something that the Extraordinaries of other paths did not dare to hope for.
At this time, the newly promoted bishop's face was cold and solemn. With the enlightenment of the Goddess' wisdom, coupled with more than a year of experience in this position, Faith was no longer the ordinary whaler he used to be.
"Don't worry about him for the time being. The subordinates of the false god who stole the divine position can't wait to break his bones and suck his marrow.
It's impossible for Huggins to be involved with the 'Deep-sea Brotherhood' anymore.
The 'Lawless' is different from us believers after all! "
After such a long time, Faith had understood that there was no such thing as "loyalty" in the heart of the Pirate King of the Black Sea. The source of the core power of the 'Lawless' was to do as he pleased. Even the Goddess who was the source of Extraordinaries might not be able to restrain him.
However, as long as he naturally stood on the opposite side of the "Deep-sea Brotherhood", it was already a great help to the "Raging Waves Church". This was the deterrent power of a peak fourth-order Extraordinary.
"That ancient land tortoise Kraken … If we don't get any external help this time, I'm afraid we'll be in danger."
The clergyman from the Tulip Kingdom of Tyro had a worried expression. Other than the "Great Maelstrom" Charybdis, even with the addition of the "Octopus Ghost" Huggins, the peak fourth-order Extraordinaries on their side were still inferior to the "Deep-sea Brotherhood".
The "King of the Sea Monsters", the ancient land tortoise Kraken, might be their last chance.
Faith placed his left hand that was missing a little finger in front of his chest. His expression was holy.
"The situation is difficult. This is the time to test our faith in the Goddess.
I will set off to meet with the representative of the Tulip Kingdom as soon as possible. The island nations' thirst for land is limitless. They will definitely be interested. "
"Yes, Your Excellency. Glory to the Goddess!"
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