The breeding area for the multi-headed lizards was located in the upper part of the lower city of Valhalla. It was under the strict surveillance of the White Lion Guards. Even if there were spies among the craftsmen and magical beast breeders, it would not be a big deal. In comparison, the extra manpower was what Valhalla needed the most. Even if they were on loan, they could use them to cultivate a large number of qualified talents during the loan period.
"Your Highness Levin, Valhalla is a new city, and naturally welcomes every builder." Amandina's expression did not change as she spoke in an official tone, but then she changed the topic. "But will Count Graymountain agree? In the Battle of Ampere Seale, did the Black Blade Squad lose at the hands of the Lord?"
Levin Oneson smiled slightly and did not mind Amandina's attitude. He replied, "The Earl of Grey Mountain's health has been deteriorating since the Battle of Ampere Seale. Now, his eldest son has actually taken over the daily affairs of the territory. The latter is my best friend, and he also has a sister who has a good impression of you. In addition, although the situation in Erouine is still divided after the Battle of the North and South, people with discerning eyes can see that this division will not last for long. The chaos since the Year of Frost is coming to an end, and the chances of another conflict in Erouine in the future are not high. In fact, it was this gentleman who intended to close the few magical beast nests in the Grey Mountain. I think he will be happy to sit down and talk to you about this business. "
"If that's the case, it would be great." Amandina's face was calm, but there was a hint of joy in her voice. With more manpower, it meant that the breeding of the multi-headed lizards could be expanded, and it would also save a lot of trouble. For Valhalla, this was tantamount to borrowing an urgent need.
"Who is this lady?"
"Her name is Edney, and she has just returned from the Cruz Empire."
Amandina thought about the name for a moment, and her heart immediately understood.
The group walked forward, and Edessa whispered to the prince about what they saw along the way. The breeding area for the lizards was located in the central area of Valhalla, made up of crisscrossing tree holes and halls. The Serpentine Lizards had a strong sense of community, so they were often separated from each other. Amandina had tried to train the Serpentine Lizard Cavalry, but all of them failed. She could only ask Tamar to create special armor for them so that they could fight alone.
The first batch of adult Serpentine Lizards had a total of about 60 of them. Most of them were already equipped with specialized armor. These armors did not have any special abilities. They were simply thick and heavy. Serpentine Lizards had an extremely strong regenerative ability. Coupled with their powerful defense, they would be invincible on the battlefield.
When the noble emissary from the north saw the huge monsters covered in steel armor like moving fortresses, he couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. His eyes revealed a dignified look.
"Miss Amandina, what do you think of the recent meeting in the Wilderness of Four Territories?" Levin Ornesson asked.
Amandina was stunned.
Even though the news of the Wild Conference of the Four Realms still hadn't spread, everyone who understood the inside story knew that an era of war and chaos was about to arrive. Valhalla's mobilization of troops might not necessarily be for this reason.
Every time this happened, she sincerely admired Brando's foresight. His Lordship seemed to have foreseen the arrival of this day.
"I'm afraid that the future will be difficult to stabilize, Your Highness."
"Yes, now that mysterious armies have appeared everywhere, and the activities of magic creatures have become more frequent. The climate is abnormal, the crops are failing, and the arrival of the magic tide predicted by astrologers. All these signs indicate that the world is entering an era of chaos. News of war and unrest in Cruz has spread widely in the north, and I believe that it is not groundless."
"Unfortunately, only a few people think like you, Your Highness Levin. Most people in Erouine are unaware of this. You and Princess Gryphine are dedicated to healing the rift between the nobles of the north and south, but the situation in Erouine will not change because of this. Many people in the region see this peace talk as a negotiation between the royal family and the region to re-divide the benefits. They are either indifferent, or afraid that their interests will be infringed, and are ready to join forces with each other, ready to take action."
The Royal Faction's activities in the south could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of those who were observant. Besides, there were no secrets in the noble circles of this era. Amandina had long known that there was an undercurrent of opposition to her and Princess Gryphine among the upper nobles of Erouine.
Even though these people were not a big deal, it was inevitable that they were annoying.
"The nobles of Erouine are used to limiting their vision to this small kingdom, and it is difficult for them to see what is happening outside of Erouine."
"But in the country, their hands are stretched far enough," Amandina replied sarcastically. She looked at Levin, and even though there had always been rumors about the wisdom of this prince, she said mercilessly, "Your Highness Levin, I think that House Seifer, as the natural leader of the nobles in the north, needs to set an example and broaden the vision and mind of the nobles in the kingdom. The Holy Cathedral of Fire has sent an envoy not long ago to invite Erouine to participate in the conference in the Wilderness of Four Territories. I think most of the other countries have also received the invitation. In fact, a small part of the reason why we are negotiating with Madara is for the future war. "
Although Levin Oneson could not see, he still felt Amandina's gaze. He smiled and shook his head, "Miss Amandina, I am here for this."
Amandina actually knew some of the details of the second peace conference in Ampere Seale. She was one of the decision-makers on Brando's side, and the princess trusted her and did not hide anything from her. However, she faintly felt that Her Royal Highness and His Royal Highness were oversimplifying things. She looked at the ambitious eldest prince and frowned. She thought that he really couldn't wait to come here.
Power was indeed the sweetest poison in the world.
However, this was the royal family's business, and Amandina was not willing to intervene too much, so as not to leave the impression that the lord was a powerful minister. From the bottom of her heart, of course, she would prefer for the lord to have a political marriage with the princess, and become the legitimate king of Erouine as a prince.
But Amandina knew what her lord was thinking. He would never take advantage of someone in such a precarious situation.
Levin Oneson did not care, and he suddenly asked, "Miss Amandina, if you were to lead this country, how would you deal with these people?"
Amandina suddenly became alert, frowning and asked, "I don't quite understand what you mean, Your Highness Levin."
"Don't worry, that's just a hypothesis. I want to hear your opinion."
"I will cut the Gordian knot, but Her Highness can't make up her mind."
"Haha, I have known Gryphine for a long time. She is very opinionated, but too soft-hearted and idealistic. It's just that the Erouine of this era does need some idealism, because only such idealism can gather the destitute people's hearts again, such as Mr. Brando. "
Amandina was silent. She, who was relatively rational, had never been able to understand such emotional things, but there were indeed so many idealistic people gathered around the lord, and even she was willing to do so.
Perhaps in this world, there was a third answer besides right and wrong?
Amandina shook her head and got rid of this thought.
Seeing that Amandina was silent, Levin Oneson did not ask further and just smiled indifferently. In his opinion, this' sister 'of his was steady and capable, rational and firm, just like him, which was probably inherited from the Seifer family.
However, she still lacked some long-term vision, but this was not a problem. With the assistance of the Count, she would become a better ruler sooner or later.
He could not help but think of Brando's proposal, and his heart was full of admiration for the young Count who had been famous for a long time. Perhaps only a person with such a mind could have such foresight and vision.
The conversation between the two came to an end, and the group gradually approached the sixth and seventh area. Amandina soon saw a green-haired girl standing beside two snake lizards with her snow-white ankles bare, her hands on their bodies. Her eyes were closed, and her dreamy green long hair was scattered to the ground, but it was spotless. The two snake lizards obediently bowed in front of the girl, and did not look like they had lost control as they had previously claimed.
Seeing this scene, even the Light Spirit was surprised. Edessa was saying something to her prince in surprise, and the two envoys from the north were also stunned.
Amandina knew the girl's identity. Her name was Sifrid, and she was the little girl that the Lord had saved from Abies. The Druids believed that this little girl was the daughter of the forest, the Goddess of Nature, Medeiya's chosen one. For the past three years, she had been receiving Druid education in the Loop of Trade Winds. She was now almost fourteen years old, and her figure had become taller and more slender. She was no longer the little girl who had not yet shed her childishness, and her body showed a sacred aura.
"Sister Amandina." Sifrid heard footsteps and opened her eyes to look back. Her beautiful appearance made the two envoys unable to move their eyes away. Her new green eyes were spotless, like flawless crystals. Her skin was whiter than snow, and her long eyelashes were hazy like a dream. She was like a goddess of the forest.
Amandina hugged her.
Amandina knew that this child had deep feelings for Valhalla, and treated her and the Lord as her family. Her father had passed away from an illness a year ago, and her feelings for Valhalla had become even more lonely.
Amandina patted Sifrid's forehead lovingly and asked: "Are you alright, Sifrid?"
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