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At noon, Laing, Suria, Morgiana, Teresa, and Aurora had lunch at the Frost Wizard Tower. Teresa then arranged for Laing to rest in the guest room of the Wizard Tower. Originally, Teresa wanted to take the opportunity to find Laing, but Morgiana stayed in Laing's room and refused to leave. The Lake Goddess said that she would not allow them to do any unspeakable transactions without the supervision of the Lady, which made Laing and Teresa very embarrassed. In the end, Laing half-invited and half-forced Teresa out of the Wizard Tower, saying that he was helping the sorceress to find a way to break through to the Sanctum.
Laing's suggestion was not unreasonable. Among the treasures of the Eight Peaks Mountain, many of which were obtained by the dwarves during their exploration in the Chaotic Wastelands in the North, including the relics of the Elven Empire and the Ancient Sage. A total of twenty boxes of treasures were still piled up in Laing's warehouse. It was because there were too many things. Laing also took the initiative to let Teresa choose one or two things. Both Veronica and Teresa were his female courtiers, so at least on the surface, he had to be fair.
Teresa was, of course, very happy. Although she had grown a lot compared to when she was adventuring in Nord, the sorceress was still a person who did not know how to hide her emotions. Since her man came here to pick her up, Teresa could feel that Laing valued her, so she was in high spirits all the way. After packing two boxes of clothes and some books, the sorceress planned to follow Laing back to the Duke's castle.
Of course, Aurora was very unhappy about this. The Sanctum sorceress thought to herself, Fine, I won't get a share of the spoils. You just took my daughter away from me like this, then what about me?!
Damn you! I only have one daughter! The Sanctum sorceress looked at her daughter happily packing her things and was extremely unhappy. Aurora secretly cursed Laing in her heart. Since he wants me to work for him, why is his attitude so bad?
But I can't leave his protection now. Although Aurora said that she still needed to think about it, in fact, it was just a way to raise her value. There was still nearly a month before the Grass Festival, so she had no reason to object to Teresa staying with Laing for two weeks.
Teresa sat in front of her wardrobe. The sorceress had her own separate cloakroom with five cabinets of clothes, jewelry, shoes, and socks. She changed her tight trousers into a gray opaque frosted hip skirt and put on a pair of skinny pantyhose. After thinking about it, she also changed her high-heeled leather boots into a pair of black stilettos.
Aurora, who was standing at the door, shook her head. During Laing's expedition for a year, Teresa had always been dressed in shirts and trousers, unlike her, who always wore stockings. Teresa did not like to wear stockings, but Laing was a magical man. Well, quite magical. It seemed that every time he came back from a campaign, his masculine charm would improve a lot. Aurora could not help but envy her daughter when she thought of this.
"Teresa, you still have to seize the opportunity and think of a way to give birth to a child for him." Aurora stood at the door of the cloakroom and said to Teresa, who was changing her clothes, "A child is very important to you, to me, and to our status in the Laing family. Only then will you become irreplaceable."
"Sigh … Mother, you're talking about this again. Didn't we agree not to talk about this?" Teresa put on her pair of skinny pantyhose with some annoyance. Then, she took out the set of white jade jewelry she got from Suria. She tied the white jade anklet that emitted a golden halo around her small ankles wrapped in skinny pantyhose. Then, she complained, "Mother, I've known Laing for twenty years and have been with him for more than ten years. If I could have a child, I would have done it long ago. Why do you keep forcing me?"
"I'm in a hurry!" Aurora thought that Teresa would only oppose her on matters related to Laing. So, as a mother, she said, "Daughter, do you know why Laing specially came here?"
"Didn't Laing look for you to ask something?" Teresa asked curiously. The sorceress faintly thought of something. "Could it be that he's looking for me?"
"Of course he's looking for you!" Aurora looked at Teresa's thoughtful expression, and a smile appeared on her mature and beautiful face. "Do you really think he's here to ask me if I've thought it through? If this is true, why didn't he send a messenger? "
"You mean …" Teresa raised her head.
"Laing, this brat, has a black heart, but he still values relationships. He specially came here today to express his position, to send a strong signal that he trusts you and cares about you. His purpose is to let everyone know that he hasn't alienated you. You're still an important female subject of his court." Aurora said with some displeasure.
"But I … You mean, the Eight Peaks Expedition?" Teresa finally reacted. The sorceress was shocked.
"Now that Veronica is arrogant, daughter, you should go along with her for the time being." Aurora pointed out. "Now that we're in a weak position, we need to accumulate strength."
"Okay." Teresa listened to Aurora's words. Thinking of this, Teresa's mood couldn't help but fall. Olica, Veronica, and Morgiana by Laing's side were all in the sacred realm, while she was still stuck at the peak of the legendary realm. If she couldn't improve in the future, no matter how nostalgic Laing was, she would gradually be marginalized.
"Of course, the most important thing is still a child. Teresa, this is your mission. You must have a child with him." Aurora said one round and returned to the topic. "This is very important to us. Daughter, whatever Laing wants, you can agree to it. Quickly have a child, then we can officially enter his system and get the recognition of the knights and nobles."
"Mother!" Teresa finally lost her patience. The sorceress had been told this by Aurora every day for two years, and she was really annoyed. She grabbed her bag in exasperation. "Can you stop talking about this? I think it's good now. I don't believe that Laing will abandon me! "
"But you don't know how complicated the situation we're facing now!" Aurora was also anxious. She said to Teresa, "Teresa, the situation we're facing now is, how can we maintain our independence? How can you guarantee that we won't be completely swallowed by Margarita or Laing and become their vassals? Do you know how important it is for a spellcaster to maintain their independence? It's not that I'm forcing you, but you should do something for us and the entire witch group behind us! "
"But …"
"Daughter, I'm doing this for your own good!"
"Enough! If you want to have a child, then have one with him! Why must you force me like this? Mother! " Teresa finally couldn't stand it anymore. She shouted at Aurora angrily. The depression of being stuck at the peak of the legendary realm for many years and the threat of her mother, as well as the disappointment of not being able to participate in the great expedition and Veronica's meteoric rise made the sorceress lose control of her emotions.
"I …" After all, the ice sorceress' personality was still cold. Teresa calmed down after a long time. She bowed her head and apologized to Aurora. "I'm sorry, mother. I'm a little emotional. I'll go first."
Oh my god, what did I just say to mother?!
Teresa, whose face had turned red, hurriedly left with her luggage, leaving behind the sorceress with an uncertain expression and drifting eyes.
"This daughter, she's getting more and more disobedient, really …"
… I'm the section break that's getting more and more disobedient …
Just as Brittany was rejoicing and immersed in the joy of the great expedition victory, the Old World, Kislöw, Örengrád.
In February, Kislev was still suffering from the wind and snow. When the wind and snow came, the whole land was frozen solid. The temperature dropped sharply to below freezing point, and the land was covered in silver. The endless and monotonous white filled everyone's sight. Mrs. Kiesler had a special word to describe this empty environment, which was "nowhere to go." For this snowy country, the snow would gradually melt in April or May every year, and the roads would become muddy. The people here could temporarily enjoy the relatively warmer climate for two to three months. Nomadic tribes would go to various parts of the country in search of fresh pasture, while raiders would look for new prey. Caravans would transport large amounts of goods to the border markets without stopping. In September, every household would slaughter livestock and prepare firewood to survive the long winter until the arrival of spring.
Örengrád was a great port city. In the northern part of the Old World, it was second only to Marienburg as a trading port. The city was located on the Kislöw Bay, and a large number of Empire troops could be seen at the dock. The red bull flag of Auster was flying high, and the bull riders were holding two-handed swords and walking proudly on the streets. They displayed their spoils of war — large bags of high-quality iron ore, copper ore, various gold and silver, and barbarian leaders. The people of Auster were celebrating their victory, and they shouted a name.
"Oleg!"
"Oleg!"
"Oleg!"
This was a great noble of the Empire wearing a full set of mithril plate armor and a colorful helmet. He shouted loudly to show off his victory, and in his hand was a large string of heads of Noska barbarians, including the heads of Chaos Champions. His name was Oleg Von Zhukov, Baron Wolfin, Destroyer of Noska, Cleanser of Barbarians.
Since January of last year, Oleg Von Zhukov led an army of 20,000 soldiers of Auster. With the help of Kislöw's army and the navy of the Satusha pirate Irinasa Saltwater, Oleg launched an unprecedented all-out war on the Noska Icefield. He did not listen to Wamir Von Zhukov's suggestion to only attack the port and coastal villages to "warn" the Noska barbarians not to plunder and invade the south. Instead, he took the boldest action — he wanted to completely crush the backbone of the Noska barbarians, just like Emperor Charlemagne did.
Without hesitation, Oleg used the "Wolf Bloodline" and "Wolf Genes" that he got from his mentor, and through the "Moka Trial" and the "Gene Surgery" that his mentor performed, the son of the Kurfürst had become a very powerful saint-level warrior. With unparalleled hatred and hatred for the Noska barbarians, he destroyed more than 25 Noska barbarians' settlements along the south coast of Noska, slaughtering more than 50,000 Noska barbarians. He also burned the two most important ports of Noska, the Ice Dragon Fjord and the Longboat Graveyard, to ashes.
This was not the end of it. After that, Oleg went deep into the Noska Mountain Range and personally led the army to break into the Noska Dragon Castle, which was built with the ancient elves' dragon boat as the main body. He destroyed this ancient village that no one from the Empire had ever visited since Emperor Charlemagne. Eight thousand Noska people were slaughtered, and Oleg, who had personally killed a few Chaos Champions, was finally satisfied. As they were too deep into the Noska Mountain Range, it was difficult for the army to resupply. In addition to the cold weather, the army of Auster announced that they had completed their greatest achievement since Emperor Charlemagne, "Noska's Terror," and retreated.
The army of Auster returned to Örengrád, leaving the destruction and ruins to the Noska barbarians, and bringing back the wealth and endless glory that they had plundered to Kislöw Bay. The name of Oleg Von Zhukov was now known throughout the Empire and the old world with the complete victory of this great expedition. His achievements were regarded as the greatest destroyer of barbarians since Emperor Charlemagne, and his glory was comparable to the series of wars that Emperor Charlemagne fought against barbarians when he was establishing his country.
One in the south and one in the north. In the south, Knight King Laing -Macado's great expedition to Eight Peaks Mountain. In the north, Baron Wolffin Oleg's great expedition to the Noska Mountain Range. Their victory gave a powerful boost to the people of the old world. Although many people thought that Oleg's great expedition was obviously not comparable to Knight King Laing's achievements, the Empire's deliberate propaganda made the two of them be mentioned in the same breath.
Now, this expedition army was displaying their spoils and gains in Örengrád after obtaining unimaginable wealth. Their achievements made the people of the Empire feel proud, gained the approval of the Brittany, and made Mrs. Kiesler envious and jealous.
At the corner of the street where the parade army was, a few soldiers wearing bearskin coats and Brittany army uniforms were hiding in the shadows. They were Ugor's men. They looked at the Auster army showing off their prowess and shook their heads in disdain. "Tsk, general, if you ask me, although these Austers did a good job, compared to the great expedition to Eight Peaks Mountain, they are still far behind."
General Berliat Gulag, who had a pair of round rimless glasses and a handsome face, nodded slightly, then shook his head. "Perhaps, but what does this have to do with us? Xie Lieping, have you investigated the matter I asked you to investigate? "
"Yes, general." Xie Lieping, who was appointed by Berliat, nodded. He said to Berliat, "General, Kislöw is in a very bad situation now. Very, very bad."
"Go on." Berliat nodded. Behind him was a large group of Ugor mounted archers who had experienced the great expedition to Eight Peaks Mountain. They were wearing Brittany army uniforms. The new special envoy of the Knight King frowned.
"Since the end of the Winter War two years ago, Kislöw's finances have been deteriorating. Even though they barely managed to open a trade channel with Dulong City, this has attracted the attention of the barbarians in the north. The war on the frontlines has never stopped, and the supplies needed for the war are severely lacking. Only 60% of the food can be supplied to the army. Many wounded soldiers and barbarians on the frontlines have not received any food or bandages for several days." Xie Lieping's expression was very ugly. "Since the Winter War, there has been a shortage of food, meat, sugar, and other daily necessities in Kislöw. The price of Dalieba has increased by two to three times. A large number of citizens have lost their jobs, but the nobles, generals, Poillé, and rich merchants have a large amount of daily necessities.
"Food is constantly disappearing from the shops, but it appears on the black market at a higher price. Many people are starving. Meat, sugar, and salt are especially expensive. According to our intelligence, most of Kislöw's troops directly under Tsar's command have already owed them half a year of salary and supplies." Xie Lieping was worried about the terrible situation of his country. He asked in a low voice, "General, what should we do?"
"What should we do?" Berliat sneered. "Of course we should do what we have to do. The Meat Appreciation Festival is coming. We have to hurry to Kislöw Castle and wait for a good show. "
"General?" Xie Lieping was confused. "We have the supplies that His Majesty Laing gave us. Shouldn't we do something?"
"Do what?" Berliat turned to look at his deputy. He smiled meaningfully. "Alright, let's do something. Yes, Kislöw is in a difficult situation. I noticed that many beautiful girls are facing a difficult situation. Some of them can't even afford to wear clothes.
As Ugor's men who came from Kislöw, it's time for us to help them. After all, we're all kind-hearted people. " Berliat smirked. "I believe that these girls will be willing to accept our help and find a new life with the soldiers. Nothing is more attractive than a bowl of hot porridge with minced meat and a new set of clothes. What do you think, Xie Lieping?"
"You're right, General! That's a good idea! "
"Tell the soldiers that I'll give them two days. After two days, we'll immediately depart from Örengrád and head to Kislöw Castle! Remember to tell the soldiers not to use force. They must be willing, or they'll be killed on the spot! "
"Yes, General!"
"If I'm not wrong, with the arrival of the Meat Appreciation Festival and the departure of the Auster army, Kislöw's soldiers who have been owed for more than half a year will be in big trouble."
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