NCCnovel Chapter 196 Royal Afternoon Tea
Chapter 196 Royal Afternoon Tea
It takes at least three high-level magicians to fight against a special-grade monster.
However, with hundreds of red-flame flying dragons hovering in the nearby sky, why would there be any doubt about how they could deal with such special-grade monsters that could only move on the ground?
That special wolf leader did not approach the front line. He was like a human general, commanding troops in the rear until a red glow appeared on the horizon, and all the monsters then retreated into the shadows and disappeared.
The Empire's army won absolute victory in every night's garrison battle. The sky and the earth were filled with elite warriors and adventurers who stood guard for several nights.
The situation remained stable until the end of the month.
Most of the empire's troops rushed to the southeastern border of the empire, and most of the people living in the eastern and southern parts of the empire fled to the cities in the Oran Highlands in the central part.
Leonton also took in at least 300,000 exiles.
In the palace of Avilato, Princess Baiyue and her brothers discussed the current situation of the empire.
Although the Seventh Prince is of a low generation, he still insists on fighting against intermediate monsters every day to exercise his abilities. As for going into politics, he has no thoughts about it and doesn't want to have any.
In the spring in Averato, the sun is shining brightly and the earth is revived. There is not much snow this year, but now the sun is shining and there is a bit of warmth in the slightly cool air.
In the flower garden in the backyard of the palace, Princess Bai Yue silently listened to her brothers' discussions about the empire.
The few of them seldom gathered together to discuss things, because they just stared at each other every week, and since there were no important events in the empire or around them, there were few opportunities to greet each other.
Even when we eat, we don't meet at the same time or place. After graduating from college, we rarely interact with each other, and there are even fewer opportunities to get together.
The topic we were going to talk about this afternoon was just to express our opinions on the wave of monsters that the empire was facing.
Someone brought up the topic of the royal dispute.
The second prince Apoka spoke in a leisurely tone, his brows relaxed: "The war situation in the empire has not spread to the central part, thanks to the Saint who brought us the news to strengthen our defenses. If it had reached the territory of the Duke of the East of the empire, I would probably be on the battlefield today."
"Speaking of going to the battlefield..."
The third prince Padukan glanced at the sound of fighting nearby with contempt. It was the seventh prince Xia An who was fighting with a mid-level monster.
"In the future, we will all occupy important positions in the empire and cannot leave at will. At that time, we can let Xia An represent the royal family to go to war..."
"Little Third, do you like to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor?"
The eldest prince, Nowen, questioned.
"If Xia An is left to do everything and the reputation of the empire is tied to him, the people will not like us crown princes. Who would be willing to let an incompetent person become the emperor of Oberic? We should be thankful that we are not divided by the nobles of Far Frontier!"
"Let's make it clear today. Apoka is in charge of the Eastern Territory of the Empire. After you get married, don't discuss politics with me. You and I are only in name only."
Princess Bai Yue leaned back in her chair bored and looked at the second prince Apoka with contempt.
Apoca knew clearly what the eldest prince meant. Once married, it would mean that she would not have much real power in Charlemagne's royal family. However, before the saint visited the court, Apoca's strength was equal to that of the eldest prince. If she was promoted to the advanced third level, it would not be the turn of others!
The third prince Padukan: "I thought we would discuss state affairs today, but you are talking to me about these distribution issues? Why don't you follow the rules set by grandfather..."
Apoka's attitude was consistent with the third prince's: "The empire hasn't reached that stage yet, but you've made every single thing too clear. If Grandpa chooses Xia An to become the emperor, your early allocation will still benefit you in the end!"
The eldest prince continued to emphasize: "Don't understand it that way. I am the only one in line! I have not cut off ties with you all. Xia An is too young and knows nothing. She has no interest in the imperial government. Fourth sister can just be an imperial princess... The third youngest will continue to be responsible for the management of the magicians in the empire."
"Xia An has obtained the protection of the Holy Envoy, but he may not be a qualified king in the future. You should pay attention to first come first served. Apoka, I have left enough friendship for you. There is no need to argue about this matter."
Princess Bai Yue glanced at the eldest prince and took a sip of warm tea. She had no ideas to say on the topic of fighting for the throne. She needed to hide it deeper. There was no need for too much argument. The worst that could happen was that she would just have to use dirty tricks.
I just feel that once the empire is in their hands, with their abilities, it is impossible for it to be better.
Princess Bai Yue gave a few reminders and changed the topic elsewhere, wanting to know their views on the situation at the bottom.
"By the way... Does the stability of the empire require an absolutely strong fighting force? People in various places have been disturbed by monsters. As the grain-producing area of the empire, the southeast of the empire, if they miss the grain planting season, I'm afraid that people in good places won't be able to afford food for the next two years!"
Apoka said casually, "Bai Yue, you are quite diligent in your focus! The nobles and the people will not blame the lack of land for planting. This is all caused by the invasion of monsters in the empire. We can only blame the monster tide."
The eldest prince's face darkened, and after sighing, he asked, "Besides the southeast of the empire, other places can also be used to cultivate fertile land, such as the southern border of the empire."
"Because of the temporary war, the reduction in grain production is harmless to the empire. At most, the people will have to eat more meat."
Princess Baiyue almost laughed out loud at the eldest prince's remarks.
Because the two imperial brothers' positions lacked depth, their words exposed their vision.
Princess Bai Yue asked again, "Let's not go off topic. Have you thought clearly about the war between the southeastern part of the empire and the monsters? Is there any way to stop it?
"There is no other way. The current situation is already the best for the Empire! All the troops that should be mobilized and all the commissions that should be used have been thrown on the battlefield. Although the stalemate has lasted for several days, the front line has not collapsed. This means that we are already many times stronger than the Dark Elf Kingdom!"
"Haha..." Princess Bai Yue smiled, "I thought someone among you would be willing to lead the army."
Apoka said bluntly, "It's not that time yet. The war situation could collapse at any time. Going there now will do nothing except to cheer people up, unless there is some change for the better. Am I right, Little Third?"
Padokan crossed his arms and asked, "Why are you talking about me again? Do I look like someone who likes to take credit?"
In early March, Isabella sat in a classroom at Briffin Academy.
The most discussed topic was the news of the monster tide.
Everyone in the school was discussing it.
With the strength of the empire, the defense situation every night was very solid, and some kind of pattern was vaguely sensed, so that some monsters turned to the south and attacked the Forest Elf Kingdom.
At the beginning of March, no less than one million primary monsters, influenced by the special magic tool of the Magic Domain Music Box, had bypassed the northern border of the Oberic Empire...