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Chapter 1380 1378. Cold Night in the Ice Palace

The nights in North Wind Castle are as cold as ever. After all, this is a city at an extremely high latitude, and is protected by the cold climate from the wild lands of the far north all year round, so that the highest temperature in North Wind Castle does not exceed 25 degrees in a year.

Life here is not easy. The annual firewood cost alone is enough to discourage many civilians.

Fortunately, the Nords are naturally cold-resistant. Even if they don't stay by the warm fireplace, they will not get sick from the cold alone, especially the descendants of nobles who followed the hero king Boris to conquer the wilderness.

Their veins flow with the blood of winter, blessed by the god of the north wind, making them completely immune to the effects of cold.

Queen Angelina Alexeevna Romanov is the best among these blessed blood. The wolf girl has shown amazing talent for winter psychic power since she was born. If she had not become a king, she would have become the most famous winter psychic in the entire Old Continent. Unfortunately, her identity as a queen prevents her from fully realizing her talent. However, she became a silver psychic at a young age and without much training, which is enough to show how talented the wolf girl is.

However, when people talk about this cold queen, the first thing they comment on is not her amazing psychic gifts, but her ruling style, which is so similar to that of her ancestors.

Since the Wolf Girl took the throne, she has basically only done one thing, and that is centralizing power.

She is incredibly talented in this area.

In the past, she relied on her ancestors who controlled Nordtof's midnight to eliminate those ministers who disobeyed her. After visiting the ancient country of Callum and discussing the way of being a monarch with the Dragon Emperor, she returned to her hometown and completed a kind of "transformation" overnight. She began to try to gather power without relying on others, using only the power and majesty of the king.

She made rapid progress in this area, but unfortunately, the world would not give the wolf girl more time to learn how to wield power, especially since the dramatic changes in the past two days had already made the wolf girl a little overwhelmed.

The source of the problem is in Kafka!
That place is a mess.

The worst thing is that this chaos broke out with almost no warning. The economy was clearly booming before, but it seemed as if it collapsed overnight like a castle in the air with all its pillars taken away. It was so fast that everyone was caught off guard.

What’s even worse is that the Kavkhok Corps completely lost contact with the military when signs of chaos appeared.

The consequence of a well-trained standing army losing contact was much more terrifying to the king than a simple serf rebellion, not to mention that Marshal Heraclius, who commanded this army, was the leader of the domestic military opposition.

This sign is even more ominous, and it is easy to remind people of the turbulent years before the "usurper" Rurik came to power hundreds of years ago.

But the wolf girl was not just anxious. At this moment, in the Ice Palace, the iconic landmark building of North Wind Castle, she had already waited for the sharpest "Queen's Blade" in her hand.

"Your Majesty, the airship formation of the Great Wilderness Legion has already departed from Borisgrad. The target I set for them is Dmitri County, which is very close to the Kavkhok region. The vanguard troops will first reorganize the local garrison there, and then wait for your order to enter Kavkhok."

In the Queen's simulation room, which contained a complete set of Nordtoff Kingdom terrain sand tables, Marshal Baldwin, who had hurried back from the northern frontier, planted several different flags in specific locations and explained to the wolf girl opposite:

"The Winter Wolf Legion is currently responsible for guarding the border and the Creator's ruins on the Neverwinter Snowfield that was discovered and cleared by Count Andre. I do not recommend that you mobilize them to intervene in possible domestic wars. With the combat effectiveness of the Kakhovka Legion, if they really embark on the path of rebellion, the newly reorganized Great Wilderness Legion alone will be enough to handle the problem.

But it's not just the Kavkhovaya region that needs to be worried about right now.

Excuse me for being frank, but Marshal Heraclius has worked in the army for many years, and the generals he promoted are spread throughout the kingdom's army. Only the military commanders of several garrison corps in the Great Wilderness were recommended by the old marshal.

Therefore, if Marshal Heraclius really wants to take a risky move, then the threat we need to face will not only come from Kavkhovaya.

If the eastern and western fronts are launched at the same time, a civil war will quickly spread across the country, which is the worst possible scenario! "

"It won't come to that, Sir Baldwin."

The wolf girl leaned on her scepter expressionlessly and said:

"There are spies from the Principality of Thorns around Heraclius' direct descendants. I don't need to emphasize again the consequences for them if they dare to make any unusual moves.

The reason I summoned you back is simply that I hope you can resolve the conflict in the Kavhoka region as quickly as possible when necessary. I don't want this matter to hinder the industrial reforms that have already begun in several cities in the kingdom."

"Ah."

Marshal Baldwin nodded.

However, this old soldier who had fought the entire match in the later period of the Black Disaster was still very confused. He glanced at the wolf girl's expression, and then asked in confusion:

“Your Majesty, please forgive me for being frank. Although the court attendants explained to me the root cause of the chaos in the Kavhoka region on the way here, I still cannot imagine how a company that is merely engaged in trade could have dragged an entire province into a scam in just a few months?
To be honest, this is a little beyond my comprehension.”

"It's not just you, Lord Baldwin. I myself was also in a state of shock after receiving those reports."

The wolf girl sighed and said:
“I clearly sent the most astute royal financial officer to investigate the truth of the Misty Sea Trading Company. Lord Maruo is the best tax collector, but even he failed to discover the hidden dangers in advance. He was lured by the evil people and invested some marginal assets belonging to the royal family into it.

This directly caused unnecessary disturbances in the capital area and aristocratic circles.

In fact, the scam of that trading company not only affected Kafhoka, but also several large chambers of commerce in Beifeng Castle were deeply involved.

As far as I know, the industries of Count Volko, Count Naya, and Count Polisak have shrunk by at least half overnight. The market of the entire North Wind Castle has withered a lot, and the merchants are in great distress. "

"and many more!"

Marshal Baldwin blinked and said:
"Aren't these noble earls all..."

"Yes, they have been the core members of the radical faction to which Marshal Heraclius belongs for some time."

The wolf girl narrowed her eyes and said:

"They were the only ones involved in this 'accident', while the losses of others were minor, which made me feel that this was not a matter of luck, but that there was an invisible hand helping me to eliminate the unstable factors in the country.

Moreover, compared with Aunt Shani's threats and coercion, this force's style of action is more decisive and overbearing. I even feel that Marshal Heraclius's deep involvement in the scam was arranged.
Although I have no evidence.

But Sir Baldwin, can you understand this feeling?
It was like a gift so great that it was delivered to you by a total stranger, so great that you didn’t even dare to reach out to receive it.”

"Your Majesty, I am just a soldier. I don't understand politics and I don't want to get involved."

Marshal Baldwin knew he shouldn't answer this question, so he decisively changed the subject and said:

"If you have no objection to this strategy, I will immediately set off for Demetri County to coordinate the affairs of the Great Wilderness Legion's vanguard. I will wait for your orders at the front line!"

"Well, don't worry, Sir Baldwin."

The wolf girl warned:
"My brother, Count Andre, is sending the Thorn Clan's spies to collect the latest news from the Kavhoka region. This will certainly be very helpful for your actions, so please wait a moment. A court attendant will deliver it to you as a reference for the war."

"This couldn't be better."

Marshal Baldwin saw the fatigue on the Queen's face, so he said goodbye and left at the right time.

But the wolf girl did not go to sleep either, as if the trial of the goddess of wealth was not only aimed at Kafhoka, but also at her, the king who was thousands of miles away. Just when she was about to take a bath to wake up, a guard informed her that Count Andre had arrived at the Ice Palace with the latest information about Kafhoka.

This forced the queen to cheer herself up, put on her clothes and meet her brother again.

"Your Majesty, I have brought back important news."

In the reception room, Andre handed over several documents in a standard courtier's manner, but did not introduce them. Instead, he waited for his sister to look through the documents first. He knew that the situation here was so bad that it was enough to dispel the sleepiness of his poor sister, who was destined to not be able to hug him tonight.

The fact was just as Andre expected. Under his gaze, the elder sister almost knocked over her favorite coffee. She stood up in astonishment, looked at the message in the file, and said sternly:

"Why would a rebellion of this magnitude break out in the five counties of the Kavhoka region at the same time? And why did the chaos in Bernie City reach such a shocking level? Even the city hall was burned down? Damn it!

Where is the majesty of the kingdom?
Where is Heraclius?
I know he has always been dissatisfied with my policies, but I believe in his loyalty to the kingdom. In this case, shouldn't he lead his troops into the city to enforce martial law?

I gave him that power!"

"Your Majesty, please look at the next page."

Andre warned quietly, and the wolf girl glared at her brother.

She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt that Andre's every move was a little strange tonight, like a child who was obviously very proud but pretended to be calm.
She turned to the second page, and the first sentence left Queen Lei stunned.

"Did Heraclius die? Or did he die in a riot in the military camp? His estate was looted by angry soldiers, and all his direct relatives died in the chaos, leaving only a marginal branch of his bloodline to escape?
this.
Andre!
What exactly is going on? "

The Queen dropped the documents in her hands to the ground.

With her political wisdom, she would never believe that all this was an accident. When she thought about Andre's strange demeanor tonight, she immediately guessed something.

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Although she was very angry, she still suppressed the fire in her heart. She waved her hand to let all the servants around her leave. When only she and Andre were left, the queen stepped forward and stared at her brother who was lowering his head. She gritted her teeth and said:

"You did it! Not only Heraclius's case, but also the three earls who were almost bankrupt. Was it you who did it?"

"They are already bankrupt, sister. They are just holding on. But don't worry. Soon there will be a 'kind-hearted' banker to help the three of you out of your predicament. The price is that they must draw a clear line with the past, sincerely repent and become your loyal servants.

This experience will teach them the insidiousness of politics and teach them not to play along with idiots who want to do bad things."

Andrea whispered:

"Not only them, but all the stalwarts of Heraclius' radical party suffered similarly.

They could have escaped this unprovoked disaster, but unfortunately their greed drove them into a terrible trap, a trap not shaped by sharp blades but woven by numbers, allowing me to put the dog chain around their necks and eventually hand the chain to you.

Sister, Aunt Shani’s methods are outdated.

She is too obsessed with the old days, and is extremely generous to all the nobles who are related to the Hero King. However, it has been proven that without her shackles, you will reign and control this country with a stronger attitude, shaping it into what you want to see."

"But I didn't give you such an order! Andre!"

Her younger brother had made great progress and accomplished such a great thing without anyone noticing, but the wolf girl couldn't be happy at all.

Whether as a sister or a king, she was reminded that her brother was making a very dangerous attempt. She scolded him:

"Without the king's authorization, you arbitrarily used conspiracy to target domestic nobles and killed a powerful border marshal, which directly triggered a rebellion of a standing army. Andre, do you really know what you are doing?

Aunt Shani just disappeared, and you are already on the same path as her!

If you keep going like this, you and I will be on opposite sides sooner or later. What should I do then? Do you want me to find Mr. Murphy again and ask him to deal with you like he dealt with Aunt Shani?

OMG!

Andre!
How did you become like this? "

"If this shocks you, then I think I came to the wrong place tonight, sister."

Count Baishan said with regret:

"I have brought a lot of news tonight. The death of Heraclius and the collapse of the Radicals are only the least important of them. Perhaps I should come back at another time."

"I don't allow you to speak to me in this tone! Andre, whether as a brother or as a subject, your remarks make me uncomfortable!"

The wolf girl became even angrier, and she yelled:
"Where is my well-behaved brother? Did your puberty come so late?"

Andrei stopped talking, as if he had accepted the reprimand and put away his undue laxity. He immediately returned to his previous attitude and said in a gentle voice:
"Then, Your Majesty, please return to your seat. I still have a lot of news to tell you. About the current situation of Kavhoka, the truth about the Misty Sea Trading Company, the future fate of that land, and the future strategy of Nordtov and Transia, etc.

We have to deal with these things tonight, Murphy is still waiting for a response.

Transcia has observed that an extremely dangerous humanitarian disaster has broken out in the Kavhoka region. Grand Duke Blood Eagle has asked me through the relationship with the Midnight Church whether Transcia needs to send military forces to help the Kavhoka region restore normal order?

You see, our neighbors are laughing at us.

Even though I know that you made a deal with Mr. Murphy, he helped us neutralize Aunt Shani and pave the way for your reforms, and in exchange, the Kavhoka region was to be returned.

But how to return it is still a problem.

Referring to the current situation in East Prussia and the Grand Duchy of Capet, I think King Louis has demonstrated to you a very perfect solution, which allows Transia to gain actual control over the Kavkhovaya region while preserving the royal dignity.

Of course, this control will be achieved through the westward migration of the Thorn Clan and the formation of the Kavhoka Autonomous Region."

The wolf girl returned to her throne. In front of her closest people, she took off her crown with some annoyance, and said while brushing her long blue hair:

"Before discussing this issue, I have to clarify one thing. Is the cunning vampire Murphy behind the Misty Sea Trading Company? Looking at this matter from beginning to end, it seems that there is really a vampire conspiracy style."

"No, that's not it. Murphy has been busy with the establishment of the Midnight Church and the Astra Militarum recently. He doesn't have much time to pay attention to the changes in the mortal world."

Andre shook his head. He looked at his sister, admiring her tired but feminine beauty, and said in a gentle and well-behaved tone:

“But you’re also right.

There was indeed a vampire behind this incident. From the initial planning to the final outbreak, everything happened under the nose of that vampire.

He had the chance to stop this, but he chose to let it go and created the current situation.

Damn that vampire.
Unfortunately, he is right in front of you, sister. The Misty Sea Trading Company has six major shareholders, four from foreign groups and one from the Golden Dwarf clan of the Goddess of Wealth.

The last major shareholder
That’s me. ”

"Ok?"

The North Wind Castle was as cold tonight as usual. Unfortunately, the Hero King's Winter Blood seemed to have lost its effect. At this moment, under her brother's gentle gaze as always, Angelina felt as if she was falling into an icy cave.

(End of this chapter)