my armed maid

Chapter 167 Chapter 164: Competition among women

After the test flight, the Crow's Nest slowly landed and made a muffled "rumbling" sound on the ground.

The gangplank was put down on the ship, Nolen walked down, smiled at Evelin and Ryan:
"How about it? The air battleship I spent so much time building did not disappoint you, right?"

When he returned from Flamel, he was preparing to develop Linfeng City's air force and had already begun the construction of the Crow's Nest.

However, the Crow's Nest is so large and sophisticated that if you want to build it in the shortest possible time, it will undoubtedly require the use and consumption of massive manpower and material resources.

Even for the entire city, this is a big burden.

If this construction plan fails to achieve the expected results or even fails completely, the development speed of Linfeng City will be seriously slowed down.

For the city owner Evelin, since there is no precedent for building a large-scale alchemy machine, she must carefully estimate the benefits and risks of this heavy industry plan.

But in the end she decided to let Nolen go and do it. Judging from the results, her trust was not betrayed.

"Great." Evelyn gave Norn a thumbs up, not sparing her praise.

Well, let’s do it!

"It's okay..." He shook his head, "I always feel like she has no sense of boundaries", but he still didn't say it in the end.

After finalizing the next itinerary with Evelin and Ryan, he took everyone in the Sky Knights aboard the Crow's Nest.

In this way, tomorrow's completion ceremony should be held smoothly.

"What's up with her?"

Although they are still unable to keep up with the pace of the official team members, it should not be a problem to stay on the Crow's Nest to fight and control the ship's weapons, and they can also accumulate practical experience.

Evelin nodded and said, "When are you planning to set off?"

"Therefore, if we want to complete the support operation, we can only rely on the air force, that is, our Crow's Nest and the Sky Knights.

"Although she is usually very easy-going, she is still the ambassador of the imperial capital and the noble princess.

Perhaps the best half of the reserve members can be transferred to the ship for internship?

"Of course I know." Nolen said hesitantly, "But I always feel that she -"

"After you left, although we quickly defeated the Alto City troops, they did cause us some trouble.

The current Linfeng City was brought up by him single-handedly. It can be said that his importance to Linfeng City is even more important than her, the cheap city lord.

It's better not to speak ill of her good friends in front of her, right?
Moreover, although Rosalia occasionally made some ambiguous hints in her words.

"This is also the reason why I summoned the Sky Group here tonight. Although it is a newly established unit, they will be put into actual combat soon."

For this reason, she didn't want Nolen to be in danger all the time.

"It's up to you. Since we are taking the air combat route, this battle is entirely entrusted to you."

Being able to show the powerful strength of Linfeng City in front of the imperial envoys, especially in front of her best friend Rosalia, she is also proud of being the city lord.

This time to support Flamel, he did not intend to engage in ground combat with the rebels. Head-on competition with traditional ground combat capabilities was Linfeng City's weakness.

"Now we just need to prepare ammunition and materials and lead the Sky Team to get familiar with the Crow's Nest."

But after all, she is beautiful and has status. It would be a lie to say that she doesn't feel useful at all.

“The transportation route to Flamel has been completely destroyed and cut off, and the Knights of the Peak cannot support Flamel by land.

"Not only am I not disappointed, I am simply pleasantly surprised!"

"If we only invest in the Sky Group...will the combat power be enough?" Ryan on the side made a suggestion.

"Of course I have to go, because I am the leader of the Sky Knights, and I am the only one who knows how to control the Crow's Nest."

"It's not impossible..." Nolen thought for a while and said, "But this time we will focus on air combat, and traditional ground combat capabilities may not play much role."

"The Knights of the Peak can also take the Crow's Nest to support Flamel."

"Rosalia told me." Evelin nodded, "Are you going to go to the front line in person?"

Nolen touched his chin, "Because the number of people is small, it is not troublesome to mobilize. If everything goes well, we can set off after the completion ceremony tomorrow, which is the day after tomorrow."

After all, even if it is as prosperous and powerful as the imperial capital, it cannot build such a majestic aerial battleship that can fly in the sky!
"I came to you this time not just to visit the Crow's Nest test flight."

Although I don't know what her plan was for deliberately approaching him, at least for now, they are considered friendly forces, so I'll just take it one step at a time.

In this regard, the traditional knights without specialized air combat training cannot give much help.

However, it is true that the Sky Group has a small number of people. There are only twenty members in the first phase of the group, which is far less than the number of people that the Crow's Nest can carry.

"The aerial battleship Crow's Nest, from now on, this is the battle base of our Sky Knights!"

"Her impression of us will directly affect His Majesty's evaluation of Linfeng City, so don't be too casual or disrespectful when dealing with her."

At most, they only serve as bodyguards on the Crow's Nest. The only ones who actually fight are the members of the Sky Regiment.

Nolen is the general staff officer and alchemist of Linfeng City. His logistical support ability is much more important than his frontal combat ability.

“Yes.” Evelin warned again, “Also, Rosalia will join the war with you.

Nolen briefly conveyed what Rosalia said that night and asked, "Linfeng City will participate in the civil war to support Flamel. Do you know about this?"

Nolen paused, "That's right... I seem to have forgotten to tell you something important.

Since it can seize the air superiority, unilaterally beating the opponent with aerial firepower that is difficult for the enemy to resist is what Linfeng City should really do.

He said happily, "Whether it is marching transportation or combat preparation, the Crow's Nest can meet all our needs in wartime.

"Starting from tomorrow, you will live here, and I will teach you how to use the facilities inside until you become so familiar with it that it becomes your own home!"

"Yes!" All the team members looked excited.

The Crow's Nest that had just soared into the sky gave them a great shock. They didn't expect that such a large warship could actually soar into the sky!

Even looking at the entire empire, this air battleship is unique.

But now Nolen told them that he could actually treat it as his own home and use such a magical battleship to his heart's content...

Is there such a good thing?

With excitement and curiosity, everyone followed Nolen to visit the interior of the Crow's Nest. In a daze, they just felt that it was great to join the Sky Group.

Not to mention the treatment, just talking about this sense of freshness and pride is something that traditional troops can never bring.

The visit lasted until late at night, before Nolen disbanded the Sky Group and left the alchemy factory, which was still brightly lit.

Yuna was holding a brown leather suitcase, standing by the carriage waiting for him. When she saw him coming out of the factory, she bowed slightly and said with a smile:

"It's hard work, let's go home?"

Her voice, as beautiful as a nightingale's, ruffled in the gentle night, warmed his heart, and even the fatigue in his body was dispelled.

"Let's go."

He took a few steps forward and suddenly noticed the brown leather suitcase in Yuna's hand. He couldn't help but feel something in his heart, "Has the improved version of Avalanche been completed?"

"Yes." Yuna lifted the suitcase slightly, "Master Luo Zhen and Sister Ai Xia worked overtime and finally made it."

This suitcase is approximately 60 centimeters long, 40 centimeters wide, and 25 centimeters high. It is just the size that Yuna can lift with one hand.

But both of them knew that it was not filled with daily necessities such as clothes, but Valkyrie equipment avalanche type that was remade from Gaia's memory metal.

"Get used to the new Valkyrie equipment tomorrow."

Nolen got on the carriage and said, "We are expected to set off the day after tomorrow - to support Flamel." "Okay."

The carriage started slowly. Yuna looked out the window and suddenly asked in a low voice, "Her Royal Highness will also come with us, right?"

"Yes." Nolen nodded and joked, "So we have to make good use of it and let them see the true strength of the White Raven and the Sky Group!"

"Yes." Yuna clenched her fists and said seriously, "I will do my best."

Although I believe that Nolen will not be easily manipulated by Rosalia, his attitude and Rosalia's attitude are completely different.

The woman's intuition told her that Rosalia was indeed very interested in Nolen, which made her subconsciously regard him as her "competitor."

After comparing the "combat power between ourselves and the enemy" without authorization, she found with some dismay that she seemed to be crushed by her opponent in terms of both body shape and origin...

Even if they have different pretty faces, because the other person is good at dressing up, they look more mature and more palatable to the opposite sex.

That's not good. You look like you're going to lose no matter what?

Coming to such a conclusion set off alarm bells in her heart, but the imminent battle in front of her seemed to be a good opportunity to express herself?

She and Nolen got to know each other in battles, and it was only in fighting that she had the confidence to not lose to anyone.

So just now, she had made up her mind——

In this battle, she must achieve an excellent record, win praise from Nolen, and bloom...

The dazzling light that even Her Royal Highness had to look at!
……

One night passed and it was noon the next day.

According to the scheduled plan, the Crow's Nest has been moved to the gate of Linfeng City, and a circle of colorful ribbons has been set up outside.

The knights were maintaining order on the scene. At this time, both the city wall and the city gate were blocked, and there was an endless stream of onlookers.

On the one hand, most residents of Linfeng City in the plains have never seen the sea, and certainly have never seen a large ship like the Crow's Nest.

What's more, this is a "land boat" parked on land.

On the other hand, rumors spread that Her Royal Highness the Seventh Princess from the Imperial Capital was personally visiting Linfeng City as an envoy, and was going to conduct an award ceremony in public.

Linfeng City was just a small border town, and it was rare for decades for such a heavyweight royal family member to visit.

Not to mention, it is said that Her Royal Highness the Queen is so beautiful that even just a glance at her can prolong your life!

Therefore, everyone's expectations were very high. As time passed by, the hourly bell in the city rang on time.

"Boom-"

Accompanied by the melodious bells, outside Linfeng City.

Under the gaze of everyone, Rosalia, who was wearing a long silver dress, slowly stepped out of the carriage with the support of her personal knight Reinhardt.

At this time, her face happened to be facing the city gate intentionally or unintentionally.

After seeing the true appearance of Her Royal Highness, everyone present fell into a short silence as they were intoxicated by her beauty.

Rosalia was already used to being in the spotlight, and she even had the mood to smile at them.

Her Royal Highness...are you smiling at us?

In an instant, the crowd who had been silent for a short time burst into noisy cheers and discussions.

"Her Royal Highness's beauty is indeed well-deserved. My heart seems to have been taken away by Your Highness. There may be no more joy or sorrow in this life..."

“I’m so lucky to see His Highness’ smile, and I feel like this year is going to go really well for me!”

"Is Your Highness married? I really don't know who can be so lucky to marry such a beautiful woman!"

"..."

The atmosphere at the scene was unknowingly heated up, and when she noticed the admiring or enthusiastic gazes, Rosalia's smile became even brighter.

Right, this is how outsiders should treat you, and this is how your charm should be.

Immediately, she walked forward gracefully, and Evelin, Nolen and Ryan were waiting for her in front of the Crow's Nest.

When she came over, Evelin first bowed and saluted: "Welcome to Your Royal Highness."

Rosalia nodded slightly, her voice was neither loud nor quiet, but it was clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone present:

“As an envoy, I will, on behalf of His Majesty, award the Order of Bauhinia to those who have meritorious service.

"Ryan Anderson, Nolen Visches, step forward."

This was the medal that Evelin applied to the imperial capital for her military exploits in protecting her family and country when she won the war against the grassland people.

After months of waiting, it was finally time for the official award.

"Yes."

Ryan and Nolen both took a step forward and knelt on one knee in front of Rosalia.

At this time, Rosalia is the representative of the monarch, so she should naturally perform the most solemn kneeling ceremony.

Rosalia stretched out her hand, and the messenger on the side handed over the tray. Each of the two boxes inside contained a Bauhinia Medal that shone brightly in the sun.

"You have achieved great military exploits in the battle to protect our country. You are the most loyal sword and shield of the empire."

Rosalia put the medal on their chests and said solemnly.

"The empire will give heroes the honor they deserve, and today they will be awarded the Order of Bauhinia. Your achievements will be remembered by the empire, and your names will be praised by the people -

"The glory of the Empire is with you and me."

"Long live the Roland Empire." Ryan's expression was solemn, as was Nolen's.

"Long live the Roland Empire!"

"Long live the Roland Empire!"

This sound quickly spread throughout the scene, and the onlookers chanted this slogan with proud expressions.

In such a grand atmosphere, the award ceremony came to an end, and then came the ribbon-cutting session for the Crow's Nest.

Evelin took out a pair of large scissors that she had prepared for a long time, and together with Rosalia, Nolen, and Ryan, they put the handles of the scissors on each other and stretched out toward the ribbon surrounding the Crow's Nest.

"Are you ready?" she asked.

"of course."

Nolen replied, suddenly thinking that if there were cameras in this world, he should be able to take a picture of a world-famous painting at this time, right?

"Click——"

The scissors fell, and the ribbon surrounding the Crow's Nest was cut smoothly, indicating that the Crow's Nest could officially set sail.

Of course, this is not enough. As an air battleship, how can we not show our magical power to everyone now?

"Please, everyone."

Nolen took the lead on the Crow's Nest's gangplank and stretched out his hand towards Evelin, Rosalia and others.

"Ready for an air trip?"

(End of this chapter)