Although the Emperor's Iron Guard followed the military affairs minister's suggestion and waited at the army level teleportation formation, their purpose was different from what most people imagined.
The Iron Guard's mission this time was to act as a concierge and 'invite' the group of people who were the target. The reason why an entire army was dispatched was, of course, to show the importance of the Empire.
If the other party's reaction was not as expected, the Iron Guard would naturally have a second and third mission.
As for how the people who were so 'courteously' treated by a fully armed army would feel, it was not the concern of those important figures. For an Emperor of an Empire, spending an entire night talking about a person was already too much.
When the Iron Guard set off, the young noble officers in the military planning room were abnormally excited at first. They even sent battle plans and orders, asking the Iron Guard to act according to the rules. Then … they were naturally warned.
The general of the Imperial Guard had to follow and monitor the Iron Guard before they left the capital to prevent this army from doing anything that did not follow orders. Now, this duty had long been reduced to a formality, and it also became the time for the two generals to chat before they set off.
Therefore, when the young officers ran over excitedly and asked the Ironguard Legion to obey their orders, the general of the imperial guards said darkly, "Sir, you plan to run over to command the Emperor's army without the Emperor's order. Can I treat this as a rebellion?"
Then the young people retreated in defeat. The Imperial Guard supervised the soldiers and officers of the Empire, not looking at their status or duties. When it came to crimes, it basically looked at where it happened, whether the local lord, clan leader, and the Empire's laws were consistent with the Empire's laws, what the appropriate circumstances were, in short, all aspects were considered, and there was a tedious communication and coordination work.
Once it came to rebellion, there was no need to say anything more, and they would directly go to the prison of the Imperial Guard. Whether the rebellion was real or fake, it was impossible to come out without shedding three layers of skin.
Looking at the few young people fleeing, the general of the Imperial Guard said with emotion, "Young people these days have it too easy, to actually make such an exaggerated mistake."
"No, they are just at the age of making mistakes. We also grow from constant mistakes. It may be ourselves, or it may be the people around us, but we always learn a lesson. It is not fair for you to compare us with the young people now, "the general of the Iron Guard said with a resolute face.
"Yes, yes, you want to say that I'm narrow-minded, so I'm only suitable for this dark position, right?"
"No, it's purely because I'm stronger than you. That's why I was bestowed with the golden sword and took over His Majesty's duties." The General of Iron Guards knew that his colleague and comrade-in-arms had gone to the trouble of sending him off personally even though the operation had been reduced to a mere formality. What exactly was his purpose? Wasn't it the golden sword in his hand that he had received from the Emperor?
The Emperor had three golden swords in his hand, which represented the highest authority of the three guards. This was because the Three Guards only obeyed the Emperor's orders. Regardless of whether it was the Crown Prince, the Empress, or the Prime Minister, it was useless. However, unless the emperor personally led the army, there had to be someone who could command the army. At this time, the general who held the golden sword had the right to act in this way.
However, among the Three Guards, the Personal Guards were mainly responsible for protecting the Imperial Palace. Since the Emperor was by their side, no one would have the opportunity to be bestowed the Personal Guards' golden sword. Even in the most difficult time in the history of the empire, there was no time to send out the most important force to protect the emperor.
Due to the special nature of the Imperial Guards, there was rarely a time to gather the army and set off. Naturally, the general did not have the opportunity to hold the sword.
It was also the Iron Guards who shouldered the mission of sweeping away all enemies who disobeyed the imperial power. Therefore, when the army was often out, the general who led the army was the one who was most often bestowed the golden sword.
To be able to enter the Ministry of Military Affairs, not only was it enough to know how to fight, but it also required a keen sense of politics. Therefore, those who were there were regarded as not pure soldiers. If one were to say that the peak of pure soldiers in the Guevana Empire was definitely the general who held the golden sword. That was why the Imperial Guard revealed all kinds of envious eyes every time to send off his close friend who had fought side by side for a long time.
And the one who could become the General of the Iron Guards was not someone who was so straightforward that he did not know how to read people's expressions. It was just that he, who was inarticulate by nature, could only beat his good friend in this matter. Therefore, as long as there was a chance, it was inevitable that he would win back the city with words.
However, after everything was prepared, the Iron Guards, who thought that they would set off soon, actually camped next to the teleportation magic array for the night. In other words, there was no trace of the target for an entire day. In other words, the whereabouts of the Sid were unknown.
It was like a fist that was ready to be thrown, but there was no direction to throw it. Even the Emperor and his ministers, who did not seem to care much about this matter, would inevitably be concerned about it because the matter had yet to come to a conclusion, not to mention the soldiers who did not want to stay in the military camp and insisted on staying by the magic array for the whole night.
The next afternoon, the spring thunderstorm poured down, and the sound of the rain broke the gloomy atmosphere in the palace. Fortunately, the palace of the Guevana Empire was not a palace that focused on defense. The large floor-to-ceiling windows and the wide open doors allowed the people moving around inside to feel the rain more vividly.
The messenger from the Ministry of Military Affairs walked quickly. No one was allowed to run in the palace, so the messenger could only hold a brocade box in his hand. Inside the box was the latest news sent to the Ministry of Military Affairs by the intelligence unit through the forum. And what he did was to copy the information on the forum into a document and send it to the palace.
The people in the palace seemed to have a hard time accepting new things. But the messenger only dared to complain secretly in his heart and did not dare to show it. Under the guard's orders, he went to the Fifth Library and handed the brocade box to the attendant waiting outside.
In the palace, there were many rooms that belonged to the Emperor and had similar functions. There were many libraries and bedrooms. Without a guide, outsiders would not be able to know where the Emperor was at the moment.
After handing over the brocade box, the messenger's mission was over. What he needed to do now was to leave the palace as soon as possible. It was a crime for anyone who did not have special permission to stay in a place like this for too long.
After a routine inspection, the brocade box was quickly brought to the Emperor. But the old man did not look up from the pile of documents he buried his head in. "What is inside? Help me confirm it."
"Yes, Your Majesty." After getting permission, the closest attendant took out the paper scroll from the brocade box and looked at it. He opened it and glanced at it before saying, "Your Majesty, this is news from the airship Sid."
"There is news. Send it to the Iron Guards and have them depart, "the old Emperor said decisively.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I think it would be better if you see it with your own eyes."
The attendant did not follow the Emperor's orders and instead made a request. This puzzled the old Emperor, who was wearing the crown and finding it difficult to carry out his orders. He had chosen this young man to follow him because he was meticulous and thorough. If this young man did not dare to follow his orders, it meant that the information in the letter did not stop at just the airship's destination.
The old Emperor took the paper scroll. There were no redundant statements. But with a single glance, the old Emperor knew why his attendant did not dare to follow his orders. It seemed that he had to make a trip. The white-haired old man looked at the heavy rain outside the library and sighed. He was also relieved.
On the drill ground next to the teleportation array, the soldiers of the Iron Guards were hiding under a makeshift tent. Perhaps they did not need to be directly exposed to the rain, but it was inevitable that they would get wet from the splashes.
But the general's tent was not so bad. Sewn with the fur of a magical beast, and even enchanted with magical effects, the tent not only blocked out the heavy rain, but also made it not too stuffy, hot, or even cold. The two generals of the Iron Guards and the Imperial Guards were complaining about the damned weather when a messenger ran in, "General, His Majesty's attendant just came to inform us that His Majesty is heading towards us."
Without thinking, the general of the Iron Guards said, "Sound the horn to assemble!"
Soon, the soldiers of the Iron Guards gathered into square formations. Even in the heavy rain, everyone stood ramrod straight. The two generals were fully armed, standing tall in the rain like giant towers, quietly waiting for the master they were loyal to.
The Emperor's carriage smoothly entered the camp under the protection of his personal guards. Numerous large umbrellas formed a path from the royal carriage to the general's tent. The old man, who needed support, slowly moved down from the carriage and waved his hand at the general in front of him, "Let the soldiers take shelter from the rain. Come in and talk with me."
Although the general did not understand the Emperor's orders, he still did as he was told. After giving a simple order to the deputy general, he entered the tent. The moment the Emperor opened his mouth, it was a thunderbolt from the blue, "Hand over the golden sword, my loyal general."
In the history of the Empire, there were many examples of commanders being replaced in the middle of an army. The main point was that the commanders who were replaced did not end up well. So when the two generals in the tent heard the words of the Emperor they were loyal to, they immediately half-knelt and lowered their heads as low as they could. The general of the Iron Guards hesitated for a moment before handing over the golden sword at his waist with both hands, his attitude showing that he was ready to die.
Seeing the attitude of the two generals who were much younger than him, the old Emperor did not immediately take the golden sword. Instead, he stared at the two of them with a playful look. Suddenly, he chuckled, "It's rare to see you guys so flustered, even if it's only for a moment." At the same time, he took the golden sword.
The two best friends looked up in confusion. The Emperor they were loyal to had a playful expression on his face, how could they not know that they were being played? The old Emperor smiled, "I'm old, there's no fun in this. It's just a joke. Don't be angry. But it's true that you took the golden sword back, not because you did something wrong, but because the mission was terminated. When the rain stops, let the Iron Guards return to the camp. Speaking of which, I'm also relieved that I didn't challenge that demon king. When I'm old, I just want to live out the rest of my life in peace. I don't want to live a life filled with perilous waves. "
"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. The Iron Guards are unafraid of death and will definitely complete the mission Your Majesty has given us, "the general of the Iron Guards expressed his loyalty.
"No, no. If I really let you continue with the mission, I'll have a headache."
As a general, how could his mind not be sharp? The two generals thought of a possibility regarding the Emperor's attitude. "Your Majesty, could it be that the Sid's destination …"
There were many autonomous territories within the Guevana Empire, some of which were actually independent territories that had nothing to do with the Empire, such as the World Tree Yuktrasir's Wood Elf Tribe. Teleporting an army there was worse than poking a hornet's nest.
The old Emperor did not keep them in suspense. "Yes, the Sid has already arrived in Estali. If we really let the Iron Guards teleport there, it would be the same as declaring war on the entire world of magicians. The Empire is strong, but it's not strong enough to make an enemy of the entire world. Next, it's the work of those who only know how to talk. "
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