Laing was really busy with the new king's coronation. Last night, he finally had the chance to spend some time with Suria. The next day, he first met with Schultz, then Berchemund and François. After lunch, he met with Bellegar. After taking a nap in the afternoon, he immediately called for Katzenberg, Stephen, and Guffen to discuss the logistics.
This was a huge project. Laing himself was busy. Every day, he woke up at eight in the morning and could only rest at eleven at night. The little private time he had was taken up by the dark elves and the queen. In addition, little Devenshire often pestered Laing to tell him stories about the "Shinjin Thug". Laing's schedule was basically completely packed.
This made one person in the palace very, very free.
That person was Emmanuel, the Empire's Countess who decided to stay for a few more days. The noble and elegant Countess wanted to spend more time with Laing, so she planned to stay for a few more days. However, after Laing's coronation, he was too busy. Everyone, including Laing, Suria, Morgiana, and Veronica, were very busy. This made Emilia seem to have nothing to do. Her son, little Frey Derick, was taken away by Emperor Karl-franz to receive a full aristocratic education in the palace of Brunswick. This was Emilia's plan. Little Frey Derick had also reached the age where he should go to school.
As for Rem, she was still a baby in swaddling clothes and slept most of the time. Emilia naturally brought a whole group of people with her. As a mother, she could naturally be a shopkeeper and not do anything.
Boring, really boring.
One afternoon in late autumn, Emilia was strolling around the Culona palace. The Empire's Countess was supposed to have dinner with Laing, but the marshal of the Brittany Border Guard, Marshal Roland Marshall, and Duke of Montfort came to look for Laing to discuss border matters. This involved the second clause of the Treaty of Amity and Mutual Assistance, so Laing had to respond. As a Countess of the Empire, Emilia's identity was sensitive. She could only force a smile and tell Laing that he was busy and that she was fine.
"Alright, the dinner we agreed on is also gone." Emilia sighed. She walked around the palace with her servants. The Empire's Countess was really bored. The entertainment in the Culona palace was not as rich as in Nur, and Laing's palace had been preparing for the expedition to Bafeng Mountain recently. No one cared about Emilia, who had nothing to do with her.
Today, she had specially changed into an exquisite, snow-white dress with a gentle ribbon slit. She had worn the Old World's famous stocking brand, Wolford, which was a comfortable and soft gray pantyhose, and a pair of wine-red pointy high heels. In the end, there was no 'use' for them.
The Empire's Countess thought for a while. She was probably the only one who had free time, so she turned around and said, "Bring me the gifts I've prepared. Two. I'm going to visit a friend."
"Yes." The servant behind Emilia nodded, indicating that she understood.
In the Culona palace, on the sixth floor of the Royal Hotel, in a large suite specially used to receive distinguished guests.
The light of the setting sun shone into the room through the glass on the window. The room was decorated with high-grade carpets imported from Tyrell and top-grade furniture made by the royal craftsmen. Aurora, the Ice Elemental Sanctum Witch, was wearing a necklaced skirt with vertical stripes. She had a white wolf fur coat draped over her shoulders, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on her mature and beautiful face, and a pair of dark blue high heels on her slender legs. She was leaning on the soft sofa, reading a magic book imported from the High Elves. But judging from her expression, she was not reading seriously. Instead, she was enjoying the leisure time before dinner.
The King's Suite in Culona had two bedrooms and two large and small guest rooms. The large guest room could accommodate more than 20 people at the same time, with two private bathrooms and one public bathroom. Outside, there was a separate dining room that could accommodate more than 20 people at the same time, with six bathrooms. The interior had expensive wooden furniture in the style of the ancient elves, Brittany furniture, and high-end furniture imported from the Empire and the dwarves. There was even a separate bar and a twenty-five-square-meter hanging garden. Aurora and Teresa were living here, and Aurora was very satisfied with it.
To put it simply, this was the life she wanted. A high status, an extremely luxurious and comfortable living environment, as well as the highest level of magical treatment and the power to freely mobilize the army. This was what Aurora wanted. Of course, it would be even better if she had an independent and quiet wizard tower and laboratory where she could conduct magical research.
But this was not real. Aurora sighed and put the book on the table. The Sanctum Witch adjusted her skirt and the white wolf fur coat on her shoulders. She still felt a little uncomfortable. Aurora knew that her current treatment was only temporary. After all, it was because of Laing's ascension to the throne, Karl-franz's departure, Tegris and Emilia's unwillingness to fight for it, and Veronica's busy forming the witches' group. That was why she and Teresa could live in the most luxurious king's room in the palace.
On the surface, she was reading, but in fact, she was thinking about how she could negotiate with Laing to let her stay here for a few more days.
It just so happened that Laing had been very busy recently. He could forget about her and Teresa for the time being. The mother and daughter could live in the king's suite for a while without spending any money.
After a while, Teresa, wearing a black and white checkered coat, came back with a small bag. Inside the bag was a white uniform shirt, gray leggings, and black high heels. The sorceress tied her long hair into a ponytail today. "Mother, I'm back."
"You're back after class." Aurora nodded slightly. "What did Sir Tegris teach you today?"
"It's about the shaping of ice magic and how to avoid mistakes." Teresa was obviously very interested. She put down the small bag. "No matter how many times I see him, Sir Tegris' level is always shocking. He seems to be a treasure trove that can never be completely explored."
"Then you'd better hurry. Sir Tegris won't be here for long." Aurora pushed the magic book away and handed Teresa the still slightly warm black tea on the table. "You'll have a better chance of reaching the holy realm if you have more knowledge. Not every wizard can get the guidance of Sir Tegris when they try to reach the holy realm."
"Mother, you should go to the class with me. I asked Sir Tegris, and he said it's fine." Teresa took the black tea and complained to Aurora, "You said it yourself. It's a rare opportunity."
"His Excellency Teglis is only teaching because of Ryan. Moreover, the subject is his female courtier. Why should I join in the fun?" Aurora didn't care about this. Her tone was a little strange. "Anyway, he's teaching something similar. I still owe Laing a favor later. No."
Theresa wanted to say something, but Aurora had already spoken. "My daughter, it's just nice that we have a chance today. Let's have a chat."
"Talk?" Teresa put down the black tea, and the sorceress' expression became serious. Every time Aurora was like this, it meant that she had something important to say.
"Yes, let's talk. What did we get from Laing, and what did we lose?" Aurora nodded. The Sanctuary Witch didn't have a good tone when talking about Laing. "Let's analyze it specifically. If we leave the council, will it be better or worse?"
"I think it's good, mother. Our cooperation with Laing is very close. He provided us with a lot of resources, and even persuaded Sir Tegris to teach me and Veronica. My wizard tower was also built with his help." Teresa was very satisfied with the current situation. The sorceress didn't understand why Aurora was always worried about gains and losses. "Mother, why are you always worried about Laing?"
Aurora sighed and shook her head with a bitter smile. The Sanctuary Witch suddenly felt that she had been busy fighting with Margarita and had not taught her daughter well. Teresa's personality was not suitable to be a leader. Since she was born, she was more easily satisfied, so she was also very satisfied with the current situation.
"My daughter, you don't see the danger we're in!" Aurora could only smile bitterly and say, "It's not a problem for you, but what about our whole faction? There are so many apprentices, and your mother, but you didn't think about it. "
"You mean … our future?" Teresa seemed to understand. "But haven't we already reached an agreement with Laing to help him establish MI7? He needs us, and we'll help him establish an intelligence system. "
"That's another matter!" Aurora said impatiently. "Teresa, have you noticed? That's intelligence, an intelligence department, not magic! The most important thing is that Laing obviously trusts Veronica and the Lake Goddess Witch more! "
"The connection between you and Laing is too weak." After saying that, Aurora's expression became very serious. She grabbed Teresa's wrist and said bitterly, "You haven't shown your uniqueness, daughter. Your relationship with Laing may be okay, but our relationship with Laing is very fragile and can be replaced at any time. You've been Laing's female courtier for so many years, why hasn't there been any movement in your belly? It's very difficult for us to compete with Veronica just by relying on our relationship as a female courtier! "
Teresa's cold and elegant face suddenly turned red and her voice became softer. "We're spellcasters, mother. It's not like you don't know that pregnancy is a very rare event. It's very difficult. Look at Laing's children now, none of them are spellcasters. This kind of thing can't be rushed."
"Listen, daughter. You must, must have a child with Laing. That's for sure!" Aurora wanted to say more, but Teresa asked in return, "Mother, how did you give birth to me in the first place? Do you have any secret?"
"This, forget it … When we ice witches reach the sacred realm, the power brought about by the bloodline will have a new change. We can … that ice, continuously seal it in our bodies, and then use a secret medicine. Teresa … you can't do it now." Aurora's face was a little red when she said this, but her tone was very firm. "I'll naturally tell you the method. Wait until you reach the sacred realm."
"Then I'll have to reach the sacred realm first. I still can't find the direction now!" Teresa complained. "Why do you keep demanding of me? Mother, don't be so anxious, okay? Laing has been very busy recently. It's hard for me to even see him. "
"Anyway …" Aurora wanted to say more, but there was a knock on the door. Teresa didn't want to continue this topic. She immediately got up. "I'll open the door!"
"Good evening, Madam Teresa, Madam Aurora!" The one who appeared at the door was Emilia, the Duchess of the Empire. She had a standard diplomatic smile on her face. "I took the liberty of coming. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"No, no." Teresa and Emilia were quite familiar with each other. When she was unwell during the adventure in Nord, it was Emilia who took care of her. The sorceress opened the door and let Emilia in. "Please come in."
"Hello, Madam!" Seeing that it was Emilia, Aurora also stood up. "Welcome!"
"Are you free tonight, ladies?" Emilia said with a smile. "Have you had dinner?"
"Not yet. I just came back from Tegris' class." Teresa shook her head.
"Then may I have the honor of inviting you two to dinner?"
The sorceress and the Holy Witch looked at each other.
"Then, it's my honor."
… I'm the cutoff line that you have to give birth to …
At the same time, late autumn, New World, Ruthia, Itaza, First City, Supreme Pyramid.
Behind the secret chamber on the top floor of the Supreme Pyramid, the Emperor and Venerable Kroc faced each other. The first generation old demonic toad was chanting some strange incantation, and the Emperor's endless golden power filled the entire room, even dispersing all the fog.
This state lasted for a long time before Venerable Kroc stretched out his hand and gestured that it was done. "Young Ancient Sage, it's done."
"Where is it? Where is the Yang Fire Talisman? "the Emperor asked coldly.
"In … a cursed sea region. A large whirlpool is expanding in the center of the distant ocean. This whirlpool with scattered skeletons is a powerful magic storm. It pulls the dead toward itself like a huge magnet. Mortals call it the Ship Burial Ground! The Yang Fire Talisman is in the Ship Burial Ground. "
"Ship Burial Ground, is it? Got it! "
At the same time, outside Itaza, in the Ashes Army's camp.
At this moment, a large group of dwarves had appeared in the Ashes Army. The leading dwarf engineer, Eric Grimm, was signing a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Fu Gen. It was a long-term employment agreement for a hundred years. The dwarf engineer and the commander of the Ashes Army each signed their names on the agreement.
This group of dwarves came from Sotigo Ridge, and their hometown was Balak Haimen Pass. Because they were ostracized, and at the same time, in search of a new ore, "obsidian," the dwarf engineer, Eric Grimm, led this group of dwarves across the ocean to Ruthia.
It took Fu Gen several months to successfully establish a communication mechanism with this group of dwarves. The two sides formally met, and Fu Gen did not plan to settle it all at once. In the end, the Emperor appeared in front of them with four original members.
When Eric Grimm saw the Emperor appear, he clearly misunderstood something. He enthusiastically rushed over to shake hands with the Emperor, saying, "It is a great honor to see you, the eternal friend and brother of the dwarves." After the Emperor shook hands with him, the dwarf engineer did not say anything and immediately decided to join the Ashes Army. The Emperor also nodded in approval.
Obviously, Fu Gen and the others did not intend to expose or remind the dwarves. This alliance was inexplicably negotiated just like that.
After the agreement was signed, the dwarves happily went out to eat and drink, leaving Fu Gen and the original members to talk.
Looking at the wood elf princess, Karolina, who was standing respectfully behind the commander and looking at Fu Gen with a worshipful gaze, Clarkson said to Vulcan, "So, after Father returned, the national policy has now become that every original member has to marry an Eldar? Can I choose one myself? "
"Hehehe, I don't know, but Father must have a reason for doing so." Vulcan showed a standard polite smile.
"Brothers, I have something to tell you." At this time, Fu Gen clapped his hands and signaled for everyone to listen to him. The king's son, the geno prototype, was in high spirits. While the Emperor was not there, he spoke to Zhuang Sen, Vulcan, Luo Jia, and Clarkson. "I hope you can support me."
"Support you on what?" Luo Jia asked.
"Support me as the next Regent of the Empire."
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