Chapter 351 Queen Aveline

The Third Age, 1713, the year of opposition.

At this time, the elves living in the forest are about to usher in the end of the five trials. The two factions in the forest are engrossed in the dispute over the future direction, and they are concerned about the decline of the outside world.

The situation in the empire has changed several times. After the two princesses were enthroned respectively, they were officially split into two parts of the Eastern and Western Empires. In order to avoid the solidification of this concept, both sides fought a sharp war this year, trying to defeat each other quickly.

One genius after another has entered the battlefield, and the meat grinder-like modern war is far from being as mild as in the past. The development of firearms and cannons has greatly improved the efficiency of killing, and at the same time saved more power, making The results can be multiplied.

In the past, marching in thick armor, wielding weapons, using bows and crossbows, etc., required a lot of physical strength, which restricted the speed of the attack and prevented the sharp expansion of the intensity. It is common for the two countries to fight for more than ten years.

But now, in just one month, more people have died on the battlefield than in the past year, and a fear is spreading at the top of both sides as they find themselves losing the right to exit, the chance to get out safely.

Today, after the emperor's authority has been smashed, the nobles established under the emperor's authority are no longer safe. In the past, they were afraid of the influence of reputation, the authority of the emperor, etc. Now these restrictions have been removed one by one. When they were in power, the nobles on both sides also suddenly discovered that it was like getting on a chariot that was getting faster and faster.

The nobles on the opposite side will not let them go, they will no longer have scruples, and no one will blame and judge them, and the commoners at the bottom will no longer fear themselves, because the doctrines of Crancia, the southern border of the empire and other places are spread, and the nobles in the past have that. This sacred aura is gradually fading, and once they lose the strength in their hands and are lifted off, they will be torn to pieces by the people below.

In this way, the two sides are like killing red-eyed gamblers, raising wildly, and the war between the East and West Empires has intensified.

Heresies are more terrifying than heretics, and the same is true for the Eastern and Western Empires. For the southern border, they can still choose to give up their wealth and power, and respectfully welcome the new system to save their lives, but they are nobles and familiar with each other. For the Empire, defeat meant absolute death. The reason for this is clear to them. If they win, they will do the same, because a noble family has been entrenched in the local area for hundreds of years. If they want to rule this land for a long time, they must clear the previous power on the land. , to remove all possible rebellion.

To be overthrown by the liberation of the new forces in the south is a slow death, and to be defeated by the opponents of the Eastern and Western Empires means to die on the spot, which is more important and needless to say.

In June, New Rose Castle.

This castle is located in the middle of the empire and close to the eastern castle. It was repaired and built in recent years, and now Queen Aveline lives here.

There are knights wearing silver-white armor and red cloaks everywhere on the city walls and towers. The front of their armor has the coat of arms of unicorns, but compared with the Landsworth family, these unicorns have added some red. roses for decoration.

On the mountain road leading to the castle, there was an endless stream of carriages, many of which were messengers, gathering news from all over the empire, and also issuing various orders to remotely command some lords in the eastern border and the middle of the empire.

Among the many carriages, a carriage made of ebony drove slowly through the market and the streets, and entered the checkpoint in front of the castle. After being questioned and inspected, it slowly moved forward again, passing through the gates in this way, and finally stopped. under that tall city wall.

"Count Shane, long time no see." When the people in the carriage just got off, a slightly familiar voice sounded beside him.

"You are?"

He looked at the bald knight and asked hesitantly. Too many things have happened in these years, and the acquaintances in the past may have become unfamiliar to him.

"I'm Okach, I met you at the banquet in the imperial capital, but I was only a small person at the time, you may have forgotten." Although he is bald, the Okach knight is very strong and still has a strong body. Plate armor with red burqa.

After some reminiscence, the two quickly talked about the topic.

"This time Earl Shane came to ask to see Her Majesty the Queen, right?" Okach said bluntly.

"Yes, is there anything you want to tell me in advance?" Earl Shane couldn't guess what the other party was thinking.

"There are indeed some, but it's not to embarrass you. Let's talk as we walk. Her Majesty's bedroom is in the depths of the castle." He stretched out his hand to lead the way, and two knights in full armor followed.

The two walked on the high city wall, overlooking the hills and fields below from time to time, talking about the current situation of the empire.

"Her Majesty has already ascended the throne, and now many lost nobles in the middle have come to see you, and you are one of them. I know that many adults doubt whether Her Majesty's independent power is controlled by the Landsworth family..." He speak slowly.

"I know that you are all concerned about these issues, but I don't want to cause conflicts due to mutual suspicion, so I always have to say it in advance."

"Her Majesty has her own independent will, and her words and deeds are not oppressed by the Landsworth family."

"However, the Landsworth family also has the right to choose whether or not to continue to support, so it is currently an equal state of joining forces."

"I hope you will not be too disappointed and sad, but also understand Her Majesty's difficulties."

"This, I understand."

After listening to this, Earl Shane breathed a sigh of relief. Now the result is good, at least the Landsworth family did not force Ai.

Queen Flynn gets married, and everything has a chance to be redeemed. As one of the former blood-sworn nobles, their family is a confidant aristocrat who surrounds the royal family. If the royal family is no longer, their existence will be of little significance, and they will no longer be able to unite with each other. engulfed by power.

"Okay, I'll send it here. I've informed the maid about the news of your visit. Further ahead is Her Majesty's living room." Okach stopped, holding his sword and standing aside.

"clear."

Earl Shane nodded, then looked at the four knights standing in front of the gate. These knights were all wearing armor with the unicorn emblem, but there were rose symbols on their shoulders and left chest, making him guess. Not sure who it is.

Forget it, let's go see Her Majesty first, the former Princess Avril, who he has met many times in the past, is a capable princess.

The thick door was pushed open by the knights. In the small living room, a queen in a black and red dress sat on the dark throne, with two maids beside her. There were two rows of knights and knights standing upright in the living room. Several recorders.

Earl Shane lowered his head, walked through the empty hall, stopped not far before the queen, and knelt down to salute.

"It's Earl Shane."

"Yes, Her Majesty." He stood up and looked up slowly, only then did he see the queen's face clearly.

I have to say that the appearance of Princess Aveline or Queen Aveline has not changed much from the past, and she is still young in her twenties. The youth of the extraordinary is always extraordinarily long and will not easily age.

With golden hair coiled behind her head, with the gold outline, the crown embellished with gems, and the topaz-like pupils, the queen in the black and red dress has a natural majesty and temperament.

Regarding the arrival of Earl Shane, the queen did not show much emotional fluctuation. It seems that she has seen enough of such loyal ministers, and she is very skilled in coping and comforting.

After talking for a while, Xia En got the mission and arrangement in the future, and also got the Queen's note and protection, and then slowly retreated, leaving the quiet and solemn living room.

Afterwards, Aveline and the two maids also left here and returned to their usual place of residence.

"Just stay outside the door, you don't have to come in."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The two confidants bowed their heads and replied.

'clang. ' The room fell silent with the slight sound of the door closing.

The big bed in the bedroom is covered with dark red sheets with golden patterns on it. The four corners of the bed are draped with veils, which can block mosquitoes and breezes. Other decorations in the room are also very beautiful, revealing royal models and rituals .

It's just that Evelyn didn't have much interest in these.

She breathed a sigh of relief after closing the door, then sat in front of the dresser and looked at herself in the mirror.

The already beautiful face is painted with light makeup to better reveal her own contours and appearance. As a queen and emperor, the emperor must do his best to maintain his majesty, while the queen is more to maintain beauty.

"How about that Earl Shane?" Suddenly, another voice sounded in the room.

Although her heart beat a little, Evelyn, who quickly reacted, slowed down again and looked at the man sitting on the window sill.

"You are so sudden every time."

"Sorry, I'm used to hiding my figure." Rock, who was dressed in black, replied.

"There is nothing unusual about Earl Shane. He can be said to be a loyal minister of the royal family. As long as I sit in the queen's seat, he will be loyal to me." Aveline adjusted her dress before turning around.

"It's really convenient, the name of the royal family." Rock shook his head lightly and looked at the vast scenery outside the window.

"Just sitting there still, countless people will come to you with money, family, soldiers, and wealth." He said in a slightly complaining tone.

After listening to Evelyn, she frowned slightly: "What does it mean to sit there still, do you think that just grabbing a princess and prince can do it to my level."

"It seems like this." Rock recalled that when he was with Edron in the past, he seemed to have done a lot of things with ease. Obviously, when he was in school, he was only the president who managed dozens of people. Later, I got to the position of the regent all the way, and I didn't feel uncomfortable.

"What are you thinking." Looking at Roque's appearance, Aveline felt that her self-restraint as a princess could not be suppressed.

"Are you comparing me to Edron again?"

"Well, that's true." Someone who seemed to be a straight man of steel replied.

"The two brothers Edron defected and lost my brother's throne. If it weren't for their manipulation, the strength of the empire was greatly damaged, and the internal problems could not be suppressed, and the little nephew actually took back the throne, where? There will be the tragic state of the empire today."

Thinking of the once splendid and powerful imperial family, the princess and queen Aveline also felt distressed and regretted.

"Originally, according to the arrangement of the royal father, the two brothers, one married the young lady of the Landsworth family, and the other married the direct daughter of the Salius family, so that the transition would be smooth, and with the ability of Brother Ansi Er, peace It is not impossible to reform the system, where will it be the same as it is now, there will be chaos everywhere, and there is no hope for a solution."

Evelyn was also annoyed when she thought that she and her sister were found out after escaping from the dispute over the throne and pushed into this dangerous vortex of power.

Although she has a strong personality and is keen on power, her sister, Desslyn, is an innocent and kind existence. If she is coerced into the throne, she will face many worries and fears.

"Yeah, if it wasn't for the internal problems of the imperial family." Roque responded, lamenting the imperial family's accumulated power for thousands of years. Even if he wanted to do something, he had to use the royal family's name.

There was silence between the two for a while.

"What are you chasing, Roque. I didn't hear your name when I was in school. I didn't know until not long ago that we were only a few years apart when we entered school. You should have met me at school." Evelyn Look at the assassin.

"Me? I was just an ordinary and unremarkable student at that time, and the only big man I knew was Edron."

"His Majesty Aveline was the student council president of the school at that time, and he was the same noble character as the heir of the Griffin and Jerain. It's normal not to know me."

"Then why are you appearing in front of me now, separating me from my sister and plundering me to the Landsworth house, just to see the empire split in your hands?"

"Although I understand your curiosity, I won't say it. Years of work have taught me that it's best not to let anyone know your ultimate goal." Rock refused again.

"But I can tell you one thing, I really don't like the old Duke Griffin, so I designed this to take you away, so that he can't justifiably control the royal family of the empire."

"But why did you keep Tesslyn and how she was bullied over there, you know?"

"That's not on my mind. Not everyone has an obligation to take care of your feelings, Queen Aveline."

Seeing that Evelyn's pupils seemed to be burning like flames, Rock had to shake his head and explain a little more.

"You don't have to worry too much about Tesslyn's safety. Although she is not as sensible and intelligent as you, as a princess and queen, you are not as good as her."

"Have you been curious before? Although Tesslyn is a little naive and even stupid as a sister, she is always lucky and liked, and even you are a little envious."

"Indeed." Evelyn pondered.

"You always think about a lot of things with reason and interests, which is good, but it will also bring a lot of pressure to others."

"They will think about what to do if they don't do well one day, and what to do if they make a mistake. This kind of panic as a courtier is not easy for you to understand."

"The power struggle in the empire has existed for a long time. Everyone is looking for ballast stones that can be reassured. For example, they are absolutely loyal to the royal family and make themselves look silly and non-threatening. In this way, even if the new emperor ascends the throne, Will use them too, because they are loyal to the royal family, and as long as the emperor is in that position, there is no need to worry about rebellion."

"When you consider others with interests, others will also use interests to consider the results of doing things for you. If there is danger, they will be uneasy."

"But that's not the case with Tesslyn. She's not as smart as you, and she can even be said to be a straightforward and simple princess, but one thing is, her kindness will make others feel at ease, and she won't worry about suddenly turning her face, even if she occasionally makes mistakes, be forgiven."

"This kind of behavior is weak in your eyes, but stable in the eyes of others, because no one wants to be nervous while sleeping, whether it will make you angry tomorrow, and be punished."

"But if everything is as good as she is, and she keeps forgiving, then who will do things seriously. That's how corruption arises." Evelyn said her opinion.

"It's true, so together you are the perfect queen of the empire, and that's what the dual-king system is useful for."

"But you separated us."

"If you are together, you will be completely controlled by Duke Griffin, and you will never have access to real power. It is precisely because of your separation that the two parties will compromise with you in order to compete for the title of the royal family and let you You are exposed to real power." Rock gave his reasons.

"So I also want to thank you, because you preserved the last dignity of the royal family." Evelyn asked rhetorically.

"That's not it, it's just for my purposes."

"Really..." Aveline's words suddenly softened.

"I mean, if your goal is achieved in the end, will you let me go, reunite with Tesslyn, and live a stable life?"

"Maybe, there are some things I can only hope for." Rock shook his head. After many changes, he could no longer make promises to the sea as easily as he did when he was a child.

"Really?" Aveline approached step by step until her hands were placed on Rock's shoulders, and the eyes of the other party seemed to reflect her own appearance.

"If you can do it, I can marry you."

Looking at the assassin who was stunned for the first time, Aveline showed a rare smile on her face.

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The time was when Lorraine was in the forest. Speaking of which, this pair was decided in the outline very early, but it was just that there was no free time to write about them later.