As for what Laing, Teresa, and Aurora said during dinner that night, and what they did after dinner, it was not necessary for outsiders to know.
The next day, both Teresa and Aurora were absent from the morning meeting. After Laing finished dealing with piles of official documents, he got up at about 10: 30. He received news that Suria had finished dealing with the affairs of the Duchy of Kacason and returned to the Duke's castle in Gene City.
The Knight King was now in the fencing room in the Lady's courtyard. Laing walked out of Suria's courtyard and waved his hand to indicate that he did not need the Old Guard and attendants to follow him. He walked alone to the Lady's courtyard.
After thinking about it again and again, Laing agreed to invite Tsar Katarín to come to Brittany to help. The Ice Witch might be slightly inferior in terms of damage, but she had a unique advantage in control, defense, and terrain creation.
Although Katarín and Aurora were both high-level Saints, they were completely different. First of all, Katarín's magic theory and practical experience were definitely richer than Aurora's, and her understanding of ice magic was definitely stronger than Aurora's and Teresa's. Moreover, she also had the bloodline of the Queen of Miska, and her unique bloodline talent and ability made part of her power impossible to be imitated and learned.
Of course, Laing personally believed that this was the reason why Tsar herself was seriously weak in internal affairs. Kislöw's idiotic aristocratic republican system, the three cities' autonomous system, and the Poillé system had destined Tsar herself not only to be good at war, but also to be able to compete with the group of generals and Poillé of the Duma. She also had to be able to skillfully master the complex administrative system set up by her father, Red Tsar Boris -Borkha, after ending the reign of terror of Bloody Queen Tsar Katarina.
This was destined to be very long and difficult. It required a lot of practical experience and learning.
Katarina had none of these. First of all, she had spent most of her energy on magic research, and secondly, she had no experience in grooming a princess. Red Tsar had died in the Troll Kingdom at the end of the Great Purge, which led to Katarina's temporary ascension to the throne. She did not even have the opportunity to practice.
Let's take Devenhill as an example. If Devenhill were to ascend the throne now, the young prince would probably be at a loss when faced with Laing's subordinates. Furthermore, Laing had purposely divided the power and complicated the hierarchy to ensure that only he could command the entire Brittany's huge and complicated bureaucracy.
Of course, if there was no huge external pressure, the monarchs would generally get worse with each generation. Laing thought to himself, for example, Lao Zhu could read more than a thousand memorials in ten days and personally mark them all. (Those who felt that it was only so-so could try to read a hundred red-headed documents a day and fully understand their meaning.)
Although Zhu Di was very capable and energetic, he had no choice but to start appointing the cabinet officials as Red Marks.
After that, Emperor Renzong and Emperor Xuanzong were also capable emperors. However, they could not even withstand the Red Marks anymore. First, they delegated power to the cabinet, then strengthened the power of the eunuchs and the Directorate of Ceremonies to share their burdens.
After that, just like Katarina, Emperor Yingzong ascended the throne without any experience due to Emperor Xuanzong's sudden death. Firstly, there was no practical experience, and secondly, there was no test. The following story was very familiar to everyone.
The Walla people in the North are waking up
Don't touch our country
The legitimate emperor will lead all the Ming people
Tell him that we have nothing to fear
The wolves (Walla) are coming from the North
Be careful not to escape from the North
The legitimate emperor will lead all the Ming people
Tell him that we have nothing to fear ~
After thinking for a long time, Laing put his hands behind his back and slowly walked towards the Lady's Courtyard. Outside the courtyard, the rain and snow fell on the tiles of the palace. Ever since the arrival of the Final Moment, the rain and snow had become more and more frequent, and the temperature was getting lower and lower. The reduction of crop production had become a universal phenomenon in the world. Other than the Brittany who was protected by the Goddess of the Lake, the entire Empire was now in a difficult situation due to the lack of food supplies.
According to the information obtained from Schultz of Marlin Castle, it was said that after Katarina came to Marlin Castle, other than studying magic behind closed doors, just like Emperor Yingzong who had just graduated from the Walla Grassland University, Katarina had also changed after staying in Marlin Castle for a long time. At the very least, she had begun to come into contact with the lower class of the common people and understand society. Schultz provided her with a portion of the magic funds, but she was also forced to take on a few missions. In particular, one mission deep into the Rikwald Forest allowed her to come into contact with the common people's suffering, and she had to talk with the farmers of Rikwald for a few days.
"Your Majesty!" When he arrived at the entrance of the Lady's Courtyard, the Old Guard who was guarding here saluted. Laing gestured for him to keep quiet, and then walked in alone.
In the fencing room, Suria and Sylvia were practicing fencing. The two dazzling blonde knights had their long hair tied up, and they each held a standard practice sword in their hands. In the flashes of light in the room, the two sides were fighting fiercely.
Laing noticed that Sylvia was obviously suppressed. The strength of his head maid was very good for mortals, but it was obviously not enough in front of Suria who had been blessed by the Original Body and changed her nature.
"You won't get anything out of practicing like this, Suria, Sylvia." Laing approached from afar. The Sun King smiled and said, "How about I practice with you two?"
"Laing?" Both Suria and Sylvia were wearing long-sleeved fencing shirts and shorts. The two pairs of long, white legs were not wearing stockings, and the two girls were both barefoot. Seeing Laing appear, the Knight King put down his sword with a vague smile. "Why are you here instead of chatting with your two female courtiers?"
"It seems that he's done. He only comes to you when he's done." Sylvia also put down her sword. The head maid stared at Laing meaningfully and disdainfully. "I know him."
"That's how men are. They forget the old when they have new people." Suria pretended to be sad. "The queen is not as good as the courtiers, the courtiers are not as good as maids, and the maids are not as good as lovers."
"Miss, let's ignore him and continue." Sylvia acted with Suria. Although the head maid was somewhat unnatural, it was inappropriate to stop the show since it had already started.
"That's right. Ignore this playboy who reeks of lavender and violets. Sylvie, I'll take you to meet the ladies in the afternoon," Sulia said with a smile. "Also, we'll go to the new organization."
After that, both the Knight King and the head maid ignored Laing.
Laing was rather embarrassed. The Sun King could only force himself to walk forward and hug Suria from behind. "Stop fooling around. I have something to discuss with you."
"You've always discussed things with other people in that way anyway." Suria was hugged by Laing from behind. The female knight struggled slightly, but seeing that she could not break free, she simply turned her head away. "Now you're talking to me seriously?"
"I want Devonshire and Sylvia to go to the lady's paradise," Laing whispered in Suria's ear. "If necessary, you should go too."
"Is that necessary?" Suria subconsciously glanced at the holy sword hanging on the wall — the Angel Faction. The female knight did not seem to care much. "I don't think that's necessary."
"Brother Anglo said that the Khorne Necklace on the Seed of Destruction's neck was taken from the Brass Throne of Khorne and forged in the Blood God's Furnace of Fury. It's immune to all psionic and magical damage. No psionic weapon can hurt the Seed of Destruction." Laing said seriously. "To defeat the Seed of Destruction, long-range weapons and psionic spells are extremely ineffective. We can only fight in close combat, and even Brother Anglo admitted that he's no match for the Seed of Destruction in close combat. It's probably … very difficult for me too."
"… Tonight, I'll send Devonshire and Sylvia to the lady's paradise." Suria's expression changed immediately. The Knight King pushed Laing away and walked barefooted to the small table at the end of the carpet in the fencing room. She poured herself a glass of champagne. "But I can't. Don't even think about it. Laing, let me ask you. If I didn't follow you into the subspace last time, would you be so lucky to survive and become a demigod?"
"Alright. You did contribute to the Morgul incident. 12%? I'll give it to you. "Laing walked to Suria and poured himself a glass of champagne.
“12%？ That's it? "Suria's beautiful golden eyebrows furrowed. The knight seemed a little dissatisfied.
"Then 15% is the best I can do." Now it was Laing's turn to smile. He had already grasped the rhythm of the conversation.
"15%?" Suria raised an eyebrow. "I thought it was 100%!"
"We're husband and wife. What's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours. What's there to separate?" Laing continued to control the topic. Suria rolled her eyes and did not want to argue with him. "Forget it. How's the preparation for the Seed of Destruction?"
The rain and snow outside were getting heavier and heavier, hitting the window of the yard. Silvia offered a towel, and Ryan accepted it and wiped the sweat on his wife's forehead and neck. His fawning expression made Sulia feel like laughing, but she did not refuse it. "You and Brother Anglo are dealing with the Seed of Destruction?"
"Yes. Only the two of us can do it." Laing took out a stack of documents.
In order to deal with the Seed of Destruction, its several great demon lieutenants and the entire Khorasan Army, Laing had to gather all his forces.
There were three demigods on Laing's side: Angran, Laing, and the Green Knight.
As for the wood elves, Aleil was heavily injured, and Laing was still a pile of ashes. They would have to wait until spring. Laing was worried that it would be too late.
There was also one true god, the Fairy of the Lake.
Although the Fairy of the Lake was a true god, she was not a god who was good at fighting. Her magic was destined to be ineffective against the Seed of Destruction, so she could only provide support and protection. Similarly, the Green Knight, as her follower, was a complete spiritual body. Spiritual bodies were also less effective against the Seed of Destruction. Therefore, the Green Knight could not deal with the Seed of Destruction. At most, he could help fight the great demon.
At the peak of the Saint-level, there were four Royal Guards: Duke Bohemond, Francois, and Morgiana.
High-level Saint realm experts included Sulia, Kalad, Veronica, Aurora, and the others.
Angran wanted to contact the Blood Dragon Ancestor, but this demigod's whereabouts were uncertain and could not be contacted. It was impossible to count on Fulgen. He did not know where Ruth had died, and he could not be contacted. Cardo Diego Ryan tried to contact him many times, but the Gray Knight's Supreme Mentor's reply was intermittent, and he said that he was very confused about how he had a "father" out of thin air. His last reply was in the Nurgle Garden, and then the psionic communication was completely cut off.
He could not count on anyone, and in the end, he could only rely on himself. Laing was very dissatisfied with Cardo Diego's "inattentive" attitude, but it was too late now.
When I go back, I must carry out a "great purge" of the Gray Knight Legion! Laing thought.
There was no need for disobedient subordinates to exist. That was how Macardo taught him.
"Emilia has sent a letter from the Empire. Your little maid is very angry. She said that she will never go to the northern front again." Suria leaned on the edge of the table and leaned her shoulder on Laing. The Knight King took out a letter and said, "Have you heard about Galt?"
"Yes." Laing shook his head and sighed. Although he did not know the details, he knew that the Great Wall of Faith and the Golden Fortress were Luo Jia's handiwork and were completed by Galt.
Luo Jia's things were unreliable.
In the letter, Emilia explained in detail what had happened recently.
The mutiny on the front lines of the Empire, the assassination of the Lord of Strange Changes, and the three Gray Knights were all seriously injured and sent back to Nur to rest.
Galt was removed from his position as the Royal Chief Wizard, but he retained his position as the Governor of Saul and the Great Alchemist. He led the Golden Academy and the Saul army all the way to Nur. Galt wanted to see Frey Derick, but he was forbidden. The Church of Justice's Grand Chanter, Casmill XI, chose to accept the decree of the acting Archbishop Esme III, naming Galt as the "enemy of the gods" and the "spy of chaos" and detaining him. This almost provoked a large-scale fight between the Nur army and the Saul army.
At the last most critical moment, a beautiful Amethyst Witch named "Allie" suddenly stood up. She used the most perfect words and mediation to calm both sides down temporarily, and then proposed a perfect solution.
Whether Galt was the spy of chaos or not, only a piece of cloth and a portrait was needed to confirm it.
It was located in the Nur Church of Justice's Grand Cathedral, the battle robe that was once soaked in the holy blood of Savior Ludwig, and the only holy portrait that had his signature and fingerprints on it!
Galt did not hesitate. The Great Alchemist put on the battle robe and stood in front of the portrait.
Nothing happened.
After the skeptical Grand Chanter, Casmill XI called for the Nur Zoo's two-headed Gryphon and another Sanctuary-level Beast Wizard, Bernt, to identify the portrait.
Still, nothing happened.
Galt even chatted with the two-headed Gryphon for a while, and the Gryphon was very happy.
In the end, the Nur side was forced to release the captives, and Galt and his followers were able to return to the capital of Saul Territory, Faidof. The Great Alchemist was there to reorganize the internal affairs, produce Rune Water to cure diseases, control the plague, build an army, eliminate the Orcs, and pacify the civilians. Galt knew that the lifespan of the Golden Fortress had entered the countdown, and he had to be prepared.
Nur, Wissen Territory, and Saul Territory formed an alliance again. At the same time, Galt announced that he had appointed Frey Derick as his successor to all his secular titles, which meant that Frey would inherit Saul Territory in the future.
"Allie is the little Queen Alissanda. She's still alive?" Laing looked at the letter and complained, "She actually went to look for Frey?"
"It's good that she went to look for Frey, but not Deven." Suria said calmly, "By the way, Laing, about Deven's wife, do you have an idea?"
"I don't know if I have an idea, but I'm sure you do, right?" Laing knew Suria too well.
"My lady, Morgiana, and Veronica have formed an inner circle organization, which is responsible for taking in and nurturing the best Grail girls, witches, and female knights." Suria's eyes lit up. "Deven Hill will be under their surveillance and protection. In the future, we can choose and arrange maids and even wives for him. My dear, what do you think?"
"What's the name of the inner circle organization?"
"Let's call it … the Lion King Organization, how about that?"
"Up to you." Laing felt that the name sounded familiar. "What about the female Tsar?"
"Ask her to come. Ask Berliat to bring some people. He's familiar with the organization." Suria nodded.
Berliat, the chief political commissar of the First Guard Cavalry Regiment, was summoned to the castle. Then, on the same day, he set off with a team of wing cavalry, carrying a letter of credence with the golden ring of the Sun King. He rushed to Marlin Castle to invite the female Tsar Katarina, who was idle at home, to help him.
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