"Cease fire, cease fire!" Duke Russell shouted.
His martial arts were too powerful, and his voice reverberated throughout the battlefield like thunder.
As if there was a delay, the two armies fought for a few seconds before coming to a complete halt.
The entire battlefield seemed to have been frozen. Everyone was motionless, and countless people looked towards Princess Helen.
Many of the soldiers present had heard of Princess Helen, but this was the first time they had seen her. They hadn't expected her to be so shockingly beautiful and powerful.
Duke Russell said coldly, "What are you all standing there for? Kneel and greet Her Highness! "
Then, he took the lead and knelt on both knees.
In the Western world, it was rare to kneel on both knees, especially for nobles. At most, they would kneel on one knee. But to show his respect, Duke Russell still knelt on both knees.
Then, the other nobles also knelt.
"Greetings, Her Highness."
Then, all the soldiers knelt and shouted, "Greetings, Her Highness."
The Russo family's civil war had just begun, but it had already ended.
Hundreds of thousands of people knelt down neatly, leaving only Shen Lang and Adolf standing.
At this moment, everyone could feel Queen Helen's immense influence in the south. As long as she returned, she would be the undisputed leader of the south.
… … …
On the city walls, no words could describe the ecstasy in Deborah's heart. She had finally won her gamble.
Of course, she had won every time before, but this was the only time she had used her life as the wager.
But there was more than one piece of good news.
Eunuch Talon sprinted over, pretending to be out of breath as he climbed up the city walls.
But when he reached the top, he was shocked to find that everyone was kneeling on the ground. He couldn't help but be startled, and then knelt down as well. He didn't dare to do anything else; he would be in big trouble if he didn't kneel when everyone else was kneeling.
Greetings, Her Highness? That princess of the Xilun Empire had come? They didn't seem to be worth that much.
He couldn't help but look outside the city, and then he saw the incomparably beautiful Princess Helen, as well as Shen Lang, who was still standing at the top of the mountain.
This, this was Helen?
That's right, which other princess of the Xilun Empire would have such unparalleled influence? This was because she was Empress Helen's only successor in the south of the Empire. She could represent the new nobles of the south and the interests of most of the Vader Clan.
Talon the eunuch was overjoyed.
Mistress Debus had finally won. This time, she had thrown caution to the wind and finally won the gamble. The huge price they had paid before could be earned back tenfold, a hundredfold. The Russo Family was about to soar once again.
"Respected Mistress, I have another piece of good news." Talon said, "The Skeleton Party's fleet has returned. The Bloody Baron is dead, and so is the traitor Dodge Russo. That disgusting fleet has almost been wiped out."
Duke Debus said, "Is that so? That's really good news, but I already know. "
She was not acting cool, but she really knew. This was because Shen Lang was standing at the top of a cliff not far away. He had gone to the Lost Nation Ruins to save the Skull Island fleet. Since he had returned, the Skull Gang must have returned as well.
At this moment, she was overwhelmed with emotions, and even felt her hair stand on end.
She did not expect Shen Lang to actually succeed. He actually saved the Skull Gang and obtained their loyalty. That was the number one pirate legion in the western world. It was really unimaginable how he did it.
… …
The gates of Bi Jin City slowly opened, and Duke Debus leisurely walked out, holding onto Shen Lang's arm.
You really moved fast. In such a short time, not only did you change the golden armor on your body into a luxurious dress, you also tidied up your hair and put on makeup. You look completely gorgeous.
Shen Lang had also changed into an embroidered robe. He and Duke Debus looked like a perfect couple standing next to each other.
He was still on the mountain just now. It was Princess Dora who took over.
Under the gazes of the army, the luxuriously dressed Duke Debus arrived in front of Princess Helen. She knelt down on one knee and kissed her ring, saying, "Greetings to the beautiful, noble, pure, and fearless Princess."
After a meticulous salute, Duke Debus stood up and went forward to hug Helen. She performed the public salute first, then the private salute.
"It is an incomparable honor and joy to be able to meet you, my dear sister." Her tone became even more affectionate.
She was indeed a political creature. She called her sister very naturally, as if Helen was her biological sister. One must know that she used to be a pure northern aristocrat, and was opposed to Princess Helen.
"It is also an honor and joy to be able to meet me, my dear sister-in-law." Princess Helen passionately returned the hug.
… …
The few of them discussed intimately on Duke Russell's high platform.
Of course, only Helen, Duke Debus, and Duke Russell were talking. The rest were just listeners.
The only common topic the three of them talked about was Queen Helen.
"Many people think that I am a pure northern aristocrat, but I am not." Duke Russell said, "I think everyone in the Empire should be grateful to Her Majesty the Empress for everything she has done. Although everything she has done has indirectly led to the disintegration of the second Xilun Empire, the Xilun Dynasty has become stronger and ushered in new possibilities."
Duke Debus said, "I have been a southern aristocrat for a long time."
Shen Lang couldn't help but glance at her beautiful face. 'Dear Duchess Debus, is this how you show your face in front of a superior?'
All along, Duke Debus had been cold and arrogant, almost stingy with every word she spoke. Now, her beautiful face was like a blooming flower. In the past, it made people suspect that her face could not smile, but now it made people suspect that it was difficult for her not to smile.
Duke Russell said, "Every birthday before Her Highness the Princess, all the aristocrats in the South would go to celebrate your birthday. So for a long time, I could see Her Highness the Princess every year. In the words of the Easterners, time is like water, but some scenes seem to be frozen forever. The last time I saw Her Highness the Princess more than ten years ago seems like it was yesterday. "
Helen replied, "This is also what I wanted to say. After more than a decade, Sir Russell is still as valiant as ever."
"Hahaha …" Duke Russell said, "Her Highness the Princess has undergone a huge transformation and growth in these ten years, but I have always been wasting time."
Princess Helen said, "The Empire absolutely should not forget Lord Russo's great contributions in these ten years. It is precisely because of a hero like you that the Xilun Dynasty is not in chaos even though it is scattered."
The greetings between the aristocrats were very long, and the more urgent the situation, the more so. Now was no exception.
After exchanging greetings for more than half an hour, Duke Russell said, "Your Highness the Princess, I need to formally confirm something. Is His Excellency Shen Lang really your younger brother? This is especially important. "
"Of course." Princess Helen said, "Duke Russell can look at our eyes. Perhaps there will be an unexpected discovery."
Duke Russell carefully and respectfully observed the eyes of Shen Lang and Princess Helen, and very quickly discovered something. These two people's eyes looked no different from ordinary people, just much more enchanting. However, upon closer inspection, he realized that they were completely different from ordinary people. The structure of their pupils was much deeper and more complicated. Although their pupils were slightly different, they were essentially the same, as if the two of them were a separate species.
He did not dare to test Shen Lang, Hila, and Helen. They had all inherited Jiang Li's special eyes.
In ancient China, Xiang Yu was said to have double pupils. Of course, this sounded a bit scary.
Then what was up with Jiang Li's unique eyes? Upon closer inspection, one would find that Shen Lang's eyes seemed to have double shadows, appearing especially three-dimensional and deep.
This situation was practically one in a billion, but it appeared in Shen Lang, Helen, and Hila at the same time.
"I wonder if this evidence can prove our brother-sister relationship?" Princess Helen said. "Also, there is another thing here, a gift from my father."
Helen took it out. It was a pendant made from a very simple metal. It was actually a word that she had never seen before. On the left side of the word 'sky' was the word 'emperor'. This was Jiang Li's special symbol.
"Brother, you should be very familiar with this thing, right?" Princess Helen said.
Shen Lang said, "This is my father's special symbol. In the whole world, only he can use it."
Duke Russell said, "Your Highness's words are like gold and jade, and there has never been a single lie. From now on, I will be one of the witnesses. In the entire western world, in front of anyone, I will prove your brother-sister relationship with Lord Shen Lang. "
This Duke Russell was really born with integrity. Not only did he directly admit the relationship between Shen Lang and Helen, he was also willing to prove it in front of the world.
Princess Helen said, "In this case, Duchess Deborah marrying my brother and supporting him without compensation shouldn't be a despicable act, right?"
Duke Russell thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency Shen Lang, may I ask what your intentions are in developing in the western world?"
Shen Lang said, "To lead the army back to the eastern world, so I am only temporarily borrowing the western land to develop."
Duke Russell said, "Of course, as Princess Helen's younger brother, you should receive a sizable piece of land. I ask this because I want to know if Duchess Deborah is sharing Bi Jin City with you without compensation to support your great cause? "
"Without a doubt," Shen Lang said. "The two of us are well-matched, a match made in heaven. My cause is Brooke's cause, so for Deborah to share Bi Jin City with me, isn't that a despicable act? Isn't it betraying the interests of the Russo Family? "
Of course not. If Shen Lang succeeded in his great cause in the eastern world, Duke Deborah's son would become a prince of the Eastern Empire. Due to the relationship between Shen Lang and Princess Helen, the eastern and western worlds might mutually recognize each other as nobility. This would be a huge boost for the Russo Family, so this could be considered a huge investment by Duchess Deborah. The risks were great, but the rewards were equally great.
Afterwards, Princess Helen and Deborah both looked at Duke Russell, waiting for his final judgment.
Duke Russell pondered deeply for a while before saying, "I won't comment on whether Deborah's actions are noble or not, but this action does not harm the interests of the Russo Family. Moreover, Lord Shen Lang's status is enough to become Deborah's legal husband and have the right to share everything in Bi Jin City. However, I must say that your future career will also include a part of the Russo Family. "
Shen Lang said, "Of course, I will write this into the annals of my family."
Duke Russell said, "In this case, I admit that Deborah is still a duke of the Russo Family. She can still represent the highest interests of the Russo Family. Then this battle will be completely over. I will summon all the vassals of the Russo Family and announce this decision! “
In the western world, having a noble bloodline really meant having everything. Once Princess Helen proved Shen Lang's identity, all of Deborah's crimes would vanish into thin air.
… … …
A moment later, over a hundred vassals of the Russo Family knelt on the ground.
Duke Russell said, "My lords, I renounce my previous accusations against Duchess Deborah. I am willing to recognize her legal status."
Duke Deborah said, "My lords, you didn't know the truth before. Your actions were all for the benefit of the Russo Family, so you are loyal and righteous. I can forget about everything that happened before. From now on, we will continue our relationship of several hundred years. How about it? "
The several hundred vassals present glanced at Duke Russell and then at Princess Helen.
Afterwards, they all knelt on the ground in unison, "Greetings to the duke, please punish us."
"Not guilty, not guilty!" Deborah said loudly, "I swear on my parents and ancestors that I will absolutely not punish any of the lords because of the recent matters. I will let bygones be bygones. At least, none of the lords present today are traitors. All of you are upright vassals of the Russo Family. I am proud of all of you, my lords."
"To be able to pledge loyalty to the Russo Family is our honor!" The several hundred vassals said in unison.
Afterwards, these several hundred people in turn knelt in front of Deborah, once again carrying out the loyalty ceremony.
Duke Deborah held a gorgeous sword and lightly knocked on each person's head, indicating the re-establishment of the loyalty contract.
This time, the crisis that Duke Deborah faced had officially vanished. This Grand Duchess once again wielded the power of the entire Jadewave Province. As for whether or not she could keep the throne of the Protector of the Southern Border, it would depend on Princess Helen's ability.
… … …
Princess Helen and Duke Russell had a secret discussion.
"With regards to the establishment of the Third Empire of Xilun, what does Your Highness think?" Duke Russell asked.
Princess Helen replied, "I'll support you unreservedly, but we can't reverse history. The reforms in the south can't be destroyed, and Empress Helen's efforts can't be wasted. Something as ugly as the slave trade can't be allowed to revive. Also, the assimilation and tolerance of the Xilun people towards the Quidah Race must continue. Otherwise, there will be a day when the Xilun Empire will truly be destroyed, and there will be no hope of rebuilding it. "
"Someone as wise as you." Duke Russell said, "The establishment of the Third Empire of Xilun is absolutely inseparable from Your Highness' will. As long as you express your stance, the entire South will agree and support it. Also, may I ask very boldly, will you fight for the throne of the Xilun Empire? "
Princess Helen said, "Lord Russell, I have two answers to this question of yours. First, I have no interest in power. The so-called throne is completely an endless pain and responsibility for me. I have been wandering for more than ten years in an attempt to avoid this responsibility. "
Duke Russell nodded heavily. He was an upright and noble person. In his heart, Princess Helen was undoubtedly such a person. Even though they were from different generations, the two of them admired each other and saw each other as the pillars of the Xilun Empire's great cause of revival.
"Second, whether or not I fight for the throne of the Third Empire of Xilun doesn't depend on myself, nor does it depend on my brother. It completely depends on the interests of the Xilun Empire."
Duke Russell heard a key point. Princess Helen didn't mention the will of the people.
If it was a politician, they would definitely say whether or not I fight for the throne completely depends on the will of the people. However, everyone knew that Princess Helen had the support of the Empire's South, especially the support of almost all of the Quidah Race.
And Emperor Sauron had the support of pure Xilun people and the northern nobles. But in terms of who had more supporters, it should be Princess Helen because eighty percent of the Xilun Empire were Quidah people.
Princess Helen's meaning was very clear. She would definitely not use the will of the people to threaten the Third Empire of Xilun, nor would she use the will of the people as a weapon to fight for the throne.
"I understand, Your Highness." Duke Russell said, "You are as noble and upright as ever. The Empire's South is fortunate to have a leader like you."
Princess Helen said, "Duke Russell, please help me pass a message to Sauron."
"Please," Duke Russell said.
Princess Helen said, "I am the master of the Queen City. Queen Medusa is just a passerby, a righteous passerby, a hero who is tied down. So Sauron shouldn't choose her as his final opponent. His final opponent should be me. I will soon go to the Queen City to have the final battle with him. "
Duke Russell said, "I understand. I will definitely pass on the message. When the time comes, I will also respectfully await your arrival. You will always be the master of the Queen City, and you will always be one of my sovereigns. "
Duke Russell's words were also very clear. His loyalty was to the Xilun Empire, and not to a specific person. The reason why he chose to be loyal to Sauron was because he felt that this was the master of destiny, and most in line with the Xilun Empire's interests.
"Time is of the essence. I hope he won't waste too much time on the road, and quickly go south to the Queen City to have the final battle with me," Princess Helen said.
Duke Russell said, "Time waits for no man. This is also my opinion. The earlier the Xilun Empire is established, the better. Then, I will take my leave."
"I wish you a pleasant journey, my lord," Princess Helen said.
"May God bless you, Your Highness. Your return is the Empire's fortune."
Following that, Duke Russell was about to leave with a hundred thousand troops.
"I will leave with you, my lord," Adolf suddenly said.
Debus said coldly, "You can't leave, Sir Adolf."
Adolf said, "I want to know, what reason do you have to make me stay? What do you want to use to make me stay? "
This question really stumped people.
Adolf ordered the Bloody Baron's fleet to encircle Shen Lang's fleet, and to rush into Mulan City to steal all of Shen Lang's achievements, including all the explosives and cannons.
This time, Adolf threatened Debus to betray Shen Lang, and poisoned all of the Amazon army, attempting to use despicable methods to capture thousands of Amazon female warriors.
However, these things did not violate the Empire's laws, because before this, Shen Lang's Mulan City was not protected by the Xilun Empire's laws, and the Amazon tribe was not protected by the Xilun Empire.
Therefore, even if Adolf poisoned all of the Amazon female warriors, to a certain extent, it was for the Empire.
Of course, he also had another crime, which was to betray His Majesty Jiang Li. However, this could not be used as a crime, because Jiang Li was not protected by the Xilun Empire.
Duke Russell and Princess Helen were very particular about the rules of the aristocracy, and it was impossible for them to abandon the public for personal reasons.
It could not even be said that he murdered Shen Lang, because he never did it himself. Although he wanted Shen Lang to die in the ruins of the Lost Nation, it was Shen Lang's own will.
Therefore, Adolf was not guilty of any crime. Even with Princess Helen's status, she couldn't punish him.
Helen and Duke Russell were very particular about the rules of the aristocracy, full of dogmatism, and paid attention to absolute justice.
Helen thought for a while, then pulled out her sword, and said slowly, "Sir Adolf, you are my father's disciple, but you used a conspiracy to deal with my brother. This is a betrayal. As my father's daughter, as my brother's sister, I challenge you to a duel. "
Since she could not use her official identity to deal with Adolf, she would use her private identity. Princess Helen was still very particular about the rules of the aristocracy, but she also wanted to protect her brother.
Adolf looked at Princess Helen, and his heart flashed with incomparable greed and fanaticism. This was the noblest woman in the Western World, and in a sense, she was his junior sister. If he could get her, he would instantly reach the peak of the Xilun Empire.
"I refuse to accept your duel," Adolf said.
When this was said, everyone was stunned. He actually refused to accept the duel? But in this way, he could not force others to duel.
Adolf bowed and said, "Then I will return to His Majesty Sauron's side. Farewell, everyone. Your Highness, we will meet again in the Queen City very soon. Goodbye! "
Then, his figure quickly disappeared into the distance. Everyone present could only watch him leave in an impudent and unrestrained manner.
And at this moment, a cold voice sounded.
"Sir Adolf, Princess Helen cannot keep you, but I can."
This woman was the other most powerful and perfect woman in the Xilun Empire, the woman that all the men in the West dreamed of.
Queen Aida of the Amazon tribe.
She suffered a shameful defeat in front of Adolf more than two months ago. She felt that her perfect image and powerful aura had been destroyed, so she decided to go into seclusion until she found a way to defeat Adolf. She did not expect that she would come out after only two months.
Queen Aida walked over slowly and said, "Adolf, you have humiliated me many times with words. I have also sworn to defeat you and castrate you. Now that I am here, please accept my duel. "
Duke Russell said, "Your Highness Queen Aida, may I ask if his words to humiliate you involve the privacy of a man and a woman?"
"Of course," Queen Aida said.
Duke Russell said, "Sir Adolf, in this way, you do not have the right to reject Queen Aida's duel invitation. Even if the Western world had once expelled the Amazon tribe, you should not tarnish a woman's reputation like this. "
Queen Aida quickly climbed up the cliff and directly climbed to the top of the cliff which was more than a hundred meters high.
"Adolf, let's duel right here at the top of this cliff, so that everyone can see it clearly. If I can't defeat you today and castrate you, I'll die on this cliff. "
"All people of the Amazon Queen's Kingdom, listen up. This is a duel. No one is allowed to help. Even if I die, no one is allowed to take revenge. If I die, you will continue to fight for the new Queen according to the original tradition."
When these words were said, everyone was shocked. This Queen Aida was actually so resolute.
Either she defeated and castrated Adolf, or she would die!
Adolf looked at Queen Aida who was full of magical temptation at the top of the cliff and bowed meticulously. He smiled and said, "If that is the case, as you wish, you and I will fight to the death!"
Then, like a kite, Adolf stepped on the cliff and floated to the top of the mountain.
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Note: The second chapter is finally written. Today's two chapters are fifteen thousand. I am so tired that I want to vomit blood! Brothers, please give me ten million monthly votes. Let me have a good sleep and recover!
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