Chapter 558 Onlookers

After hearing Amber's words, everyone had no objection, and their ideas were consistent with Amber's.

Both sides had reached this point, and the federal government had no intention of communicating with the Atlas Group. It was obvious that they were going to show their cards.

Although the Atlas Group still maintains an absolute monopoly in ultra-long-distance communication technology, the federal government obviously does not want itself, one of the two major forces of mankind, to be restricted by a private enterprise, especially when the country is still unstable.

Rather than letting this ill-intentioned and covetous enterprise take advantage of the turmoil, it is better to take the initiative and slap it to death.

Admittedly, in the previous rounds of confrontation, the federation was at a disadvantage many times.

But in the eyes of a group of federal high-level officials including Brandon, Miller, and even Marshal Trafalgar, the federation did not really use all its strength, and at best it only used one finger to confront the Atlas Group.

As for the military-industrial complex, let alone, the federal government even wants to give the Atlas Group and Amber a banner to thank him for helping the federation to eliminate these "tumors".

Of course, they did not realize that the Atlas Group relied on the military-industrial complex to "eat flesh and drink blood", and its comprehensive strength has grown rapidly, and it is no longer the same as before.——

"Is it finally time for a head-on confrontation?" Agnes's slightly lazy voice echoed in a small war room in the side hall of the princess's bedroom.

"Although only four regular fleets of the navy were sent, for the current stage of the Federation, it can be regarded as a clenched fist and a punch."

"Yes, Your Highness, according to the news from the Naval Intelligence Department, these four fleets have many newly added ships and soldiers, but The serviceability rate is also the highest among all the existing fleets of the Federation Navy. "

Natalia, the head of the Royal Guard who had been following Agnes, nodded, and then seemed to have thought of something, and said with some embarrassment:

"Even for the Royal Navy, the fleet that can be immediately deployed for combat and has such a high serviceability rate is only one expeditionary strike group plus three standard fleets. Although we still have three celestial fortresses, they are all under overhaul and cannot be deployed for a while."

What Natalia said is exactly the dilemma currently faced by the Imperial Royal Navy.

Although from the results of the previous "strategic decisive battle" with the Federation, the Imperial Royal Navy seems to have an advantage.

Because in both battlefields, the Federation Fleet lost nearly two-thirds of its fleet, plus the cost of the destruction of the mobile fortress, and replaced nearly half of the Imperial Royal Navy's fleet and a celestial fortress, and severely damaged another three.

But this is just the intuitive loss on paper.

If you look deeply into each surviving participating fleet, the loss is actually far greater than the onlookers imagine.

Many fleets seem to have lost half of their fleets in battle, but the problem is that the remaining warships that have not sunk are basically all injured, and the number of warships that can continue to be put into combat is more than 50%.

And those warships that need major repairs obviously cannot be repaired in a short time.

The number of docks that can be used for warship maintenance and repair in the empire is definitely not as large as the number of warships. Even if a large number of civilian docks and docks of nobles are requisitioned, there is still a long queue of warships waiting for repair.

In addition, the remaining docks are also occupied by orders from the Navy's "big construction". It will be difficult to find an empty dock in the empire for a while. Even small docks have been urgently requisitioned to repair small ships such as destroyers and frigates.

Of course, the current situation of the Federation is similar.

But because the Federation has always tried to win in terms of the number of warships, the number of reserve warships and docks exceeds that of the Empire, which also makes the Federation replenish warships faster.

However, after hearing the words of her Guards Captain, Agnes was not worried. Instead, she smiled and said in a light tone:

"So the Atlas Group is helping us, right? If the Atlas Group survives this "disaster" and has the opportunity to meet Mr. Amber in the future, I really want to personally confer the title of honorary noble on him, and then Give him a 'Silver Dragon Medal'~"

Natalia: "But Your Highness, from another perspective, this Mr. Amber also indirectly helped Norton II. During this period, as the threat from the Federation is constantly decreasing, we found that Norton II has begun to turn around and attack the old nobles. It is estimated that the next step is to 'fire' at us."

What the head of the guard said was the recent 'big purge' within the Regent Party. Under the command of Norton II, a group of old nobles in the Regent camp were attacked from multiple directions and different means in a short period of time.

If Amber saw this information, he would know that this was the plot in the game where the Regent and his direct line attacked the "Cloak Society". Although it was late, it still happened.

"It doesn't matter. We are now in control of the initiative, so Norton II, who is in a passive position, must do something, otherwise the team that relies on personal prestige will soon be unable to continue.

But what he is doing now is just drinking poison to quench thirst. When the entire camp falls into the panic brought about by the "Great Purge", many problems will erupt."

Agnes turned her head to look at her guard leader, and then continued:

"We just wait for our opponents to make mistakes. Norton II is not a saint. I admit that he has ideals and goals that are noble enough for his class, but judging from the means he has used to achieve his own goals, at best He's just a hero.

As a common people and what revolutionaries call the ‘feudal landlord class’, I am indeed naturally afraid of real revolutionaries and saints, but a tyrant? Ha. I'm not afraid of him. "

——

When the Imperial Princess Agnes and the Captain of the Guards Natalia discussed the imminent war between the Federation and the Atlas Group, and gradually extended to other topics, an Earth-like planet in another distant galaxy On the planet, in Norton II's quaint study, a similar conversation was going on.

"Sir, have our recent methods been a little too extreme? Many people have come to me and want to give you advice through me. I hope you can reduce the intensity of this internal cleaning."

Perseus, one of the staff of Norton II, said while carefully looking at the figure hidden in the shadow of the desk light.

Although Norton II's face is completely hidden in the shadows at the moment, Perseus also knows that this adult has been undergoing vicissitudes recently and has lost a lot of weight, and he occasionally forgets to take care of the stubble on his face.

And because of the recent sudden changes in the situation, the expression of strategizing and 'everything is under control' is increasingly seen on this adult's face.

At the same time, Norton II suddenly became a little moody, making Norton II more and more scary. Even Astral and Perseus, who were closest to him, were often scolded by him irritably.

And all of this, in the view of Perseus and Astral, started after the news that the imperial princess Agnes was about to ascend the throne, and Norton II secretly went to the Grand Palace of the imperial capital to meet the old emperor that night.

"Excessive?"

A cold voice came from the shadows, followed by an even colder snort.

"Huh, why do I think our methods are still too gentle?"

These words of Norton II directly caused a drop of cold sweat to flow from the foreheads of Perseus and Astral next to him.

Whenever someone else had just spoken, the two of them would stand up without hesitation and angrily scold the other person for not being clear-headed.

Unfortunately, it was Norton II himself who said this.

And this man who has frightened many people recently, with the advice of two aides, seems to have no intention of stopping 'spreading terror', but instead wants to create more terror.

"Sir, what do you mean?" Astral asked with some uncertainty.

He had to admit that maybe it was because they had encountered a lot of changes recently and pressure from all sides - including some forces that they had not dared to provoke before - also jumped out, so his 'faxiao' began to become It's becoming more and more unfamiliar.

On the other side, Norton II also rarely replied in a "pleasant" tone:

"It's rare that Mr. Amber has attracted the overwhelming majority of the federal attention, giving us a valuable 'window period'. Shouldn't we take this opportunity to line up the 'poisonous blood' in the queue? "

Perseus: "But haven't we already attacked some of the established nobles before? And they were the kind that wiped out the roots."

"No, no, no, it's not enough." Norton II shook his head.

"Not to mention that these old nobles have not been completely cleaned up. From another perspective, these stubborn old things have corroded the people under our command too seriously. Some of the 'rising stars' I am optimistic about have also been affected by them. It was so poisonous that the ideas in my mind began to become backward."

Astral: "So you mean to continue the 'Great Purge'?"

"why not?"

Norton II, whose entire face was hidden in shadow, asked:

"During this period, we have not only eliminated a large number of bad apples and unified the thinking of most people, so that our goal will not be shaken, but at the same time, these guys who have been 'purged' have also greatly expanded our own strength, laying the foundation for the final We are ready for the showdown, so why not?”

Hearing Norton II's words, Astral and Perseus couldn't believe their ears. The adult in front of them really said this to them.

Although they also admitted that during this period, the power of the three of them had been greatly expanded by dividing the inheritance left by the 'old nobles', such an approach was not something Norton II would do.

However, the two of them did not dare to raise any objections at this moment, and could only listen to Norton II in front of them continue to say:

"We can just focus on various matters on the empire's side right now. We don't need to worry about the Federation and Atlas Group for the time being. Let's wait until the outcome is decided between them.

After all, no matter which side wins the final victory, there will eventually be a battle with us and the empire in the future. "

Hearing this, Perseus, who had had many contacts with the Atlas Group, couldn't help but ask: "Is Mr. Amber no exception? I thought you would appreciate him very much, sir."

Norton II nodded, "Yes, I do appreciate him. It is precisely because I admire him that he is a threat to us, and it also makes me have to think about how to get rid of him. Just like I want to get rid of him. Just like that girl Agnes.”

After hearing the last words of Norton II, Astral and Perseus couldn't help but were stunned again, because this should be the first time that the regent said it so straightforwardly in front of the two of them. This idea.

Before the two of them could say anything, they heard Norton II continue:

"Okay, I'm a little tired today, you two should leave first.

As for the conflict between the Federation and the Atlas Group, just keep an eye on it and don't interfere. As for the next cleaning plan, I will send it to you in the next two days. You can mobilize the troops and other resources under my command at will, so be sure to do it. Gotta be neat and tidy

Don't let me down, you two. "

"My lord, we will do our best to complete your plan! Then we will leave first..."

Astral and Perseus stood up immediately, bowed slightly and left the study.

When the heavy double doors slowly closed, Astral clearly saw his 'little boy' sitting in front of the desk, staring at them coldly with a look he had never seen before.

It wasn't until the door was completely closed that Astral felt that the feeling of being targeted by a prehistoric beast and becoming prey gradually dissipated.

On the way out of the manor accompanied by the waiter, the two closest aides of Norton II lowered their heads and said nothing. Even after they got on the special car to Skyport, they remained silent.

He just turned his face slightly and looked at the old manor gradually fading away outside the car window.

The manor that used to be a little dilapidated but had a different temperament is now as gloomy as an evil dragon's lair against the backdrop of dark clouds overhead.

There was an atmosphere of silence between the two people until they boarded Astral's ship, the battleship Flail of Throne, and entered a conference room with the 'black box mode' turned on. Lar was the first to break.

"My lord, he is becoming more and more strange."

"So, does even your 'childhood friend' feel this way? I thought I was the only one who felt this way." Perseus replied:

"Then do you think that all the changes happened after the Lord secretly met with His Majesty?"

"That's right." Astral nodded, "So now I'm very curious about what they said to each other. I'm even more curious that His Majesty was able to talk secretly with the adults all night, but he kept claiming to the public that he was recuperating from a serious illness?"

"Well, I'm also very curious, especially after the news spread that the princess will be crowned. But this matter is obviously not something that the two of us can get involved in."

Perseus sighed helplessly, and then continued:

"Anyway, I have recently realized what it means to 'accompany you like a tiger.'"

"Who isn't?"

——

Thousand Star Empire, Capital Star.

As the residence of the Elf Royal Court, the Elf Royal Court is located deep in an ancient and mysterious forest. If a human psyker visits this place, he will be surprised to find that every inch of the land is full of psychic energy.

The sun shines through the tall ancient trees, leaving dappled light and shadow on the ground, and there are all kinds of rare and exotic plants that can be seen everywhere, satisfying all human beings' imagination of an ancient elf country.

The courtyard of the contemporary Phoenix King is also located in the heart of the royal court. It has the most exquisite design and the most tranquil atmosphere.

The courtyard is surrounded by delicate vines and colorful flowers. In the center is a pool of clear green spring water, with several rainbow-colored water lily-like plants floating on the water. Occasionally, there are some translucent psychic floating dragons swimming in it. , adding a bit of vitality to this quiet space.

When Ellenita stepped into the courtyard, this 'rich woman' from the Yuge family who had dominated the business world recently (referring to the past few decades) couldn't help but put on the most solemn posture.

She was wearing a plain dress, embroidered with intricate golden patterns, which shone brightly in the sunlight.

But the owner of this luxurious dress couldn't help but feel a little nervous, especially after seeing the two people sitting in the distance.

"Your Majesty," Ellenita curtsied slightly, her voice gentle and respectful, "It is a great honor to be received here by you and the queen."

At the other end of the courtyard, a tall elf sitting on a chair made of unknown wood slowly stood up.

He is the contemporary Phoenix King, with an unsurprisingly handsome face and a pair of green eyes that seem to be able to see into people's hearts.

He was slender and elegant, wearing a robe woven with silver threads and decorated with patterns symbolizing power and wisdom.

At this moment, the leader of the Thousand Stars Empire, the famous representative of the ‘Lieping Faction’, was looking at the visitor in front of him with gentle eyes.

Next to the Phoenix King, sat an equally beautiful female elf, she was the Queen of the Phoenix King.

After seeing Ellenita, she also stood up. The smile on her face was warm and friendly, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.

"You are indeed the most shining 'pearl' of the Yuge family. Miss Ellenita, your arrival has made this courtyard even more dazzling."

The Phoenix King's voice was low and magnetic. Although it was just a polite speech, every word seemed to have been carefully crafted.

"Please sit down, we have something important to discuss."

As the two sat opposite each other, a gentle breeze with a spiritual aura blowing from the depths of the ancient forest blew by, bringing a bit of coolness. At the same time, it seemed to indicate the seriousness of the next topic.

"Recently, the war in the human world has intensified. The war between the Federation and the Star Dragon Empire has just ended, but now there is a direct conflict with the Atlas Group.

In addition, many Roma people have joined the "internal conflict" in the human world because they work in the Atlas Group, which has led to some "not so good" voices in the country recently, so I want to hear your opinion on this matter."

The Phoenix King went straight to the point. Although his tone was calm, it was not difficult to detect the concern contained in it.

Alenita sighed softly and lowered her eyes, as if thinking about how to organize her words.

After a moment, she replied in a very 'official and serious' way:

"Indeed, this dispute has affected many innocent lives. Amber, cough, I mean, the actual controller of the Atlas Group is my good friend.

Although there are mixed reviews of him in the country, I believe that everything he and the Atlas Group have done so far has not affected the interests of the Thousand Star Empire."

Hearing this, the queen beside the Phoenix King smiled slightly, showing a look of eating melons, and teased:

"Oh~? Are your relationship really just good friends? I heard that you are often together and your relationship is extraordinary."

"Ah this."