Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 765 Has the right time arrived?

In fact, Professor Heinrich did doubt Her Majesty the Queen—or rather, doubted the royal family. After all, Her Highness Gloria's identity was too special, and he absolutely did not believe that this matter had nothing to do with the royal family. In the final analysis, the Witch Society's disguised identity in the secular world was too strong, and it could even compete with national power, so it was normal for those in power to be wary.

Even if Her Majesty the Queen is willing to trust the association, she alone cannot represent the will of everyone. After all, the political system of the Kingdom of Great Brittany is not the absolute monarchy of the Mindreas Empire, but a constitutional monarchy. The power of the king is not that great, and it is difficult for her to restrict the actions of others. In general, the Prime Minister and his cabinet, the ambitious people in the royal family, the conservative nobles, and the members of the Parliament Palace... all have sufficient reasons to participate in this matter.

What role did Her Majesty play in this matter? Did she secretly instruct her own daughter to step into this muddy water? To test the attitude of the association? To draw out some people who are hostile to the association? Countless possibilities flashed through Professor Heinrich's mind.

However, when he heard the stunned tone of Her Majesty the Queen on the other side of the communication device, he realized that all possibilities were no longer valid, because Her Majesty the Queen seemed really unaware of the situation.

Is all this the result of Her Highness Gloria's willful behavior?
This is really a bit magical.

Perhaps the situation was too complicated. Not only Professor Heinrich, but even Her Majesty the Queen was stunned for a while before reacting. She asked, "It seems that a lot of things have happened over there, too. Heinrich, would you mind explaining to me what exactly Gloria did in Xiaoliang Palace?"

Professor Heinrich briefly recounted what had happened before. Her Majesty was speechless for a long time after listening to him. The first thought that came to her mind was: I knew that this bad habit of the professor would bring him big trouble one day. But then she thought that she was not qualified to say such a thing because she was not good at disciplining her daughter. So after a strange silence on both sides of the communication device, they tacitly ignored the topic.

"So, Gloria didn't act alone?" the Queen asked. "You mentioned earlier that she had some accomplices, including a lover?"

"Yes."

"Green." Although he didn't know why the leader was interested in this matter, Heinrich still answered: "Green El, according to Her Royal Highness the Third Princess, he is a young teacher, but this identity is most likely a disguise, and his true identity... is currently unknown."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly realized that the leader was staying in the Crimea Palace to discuss something important, so it was normal for him to be here. So he quickly changed his words and said, "I didn't expect to alarm you, Your Excellency. I am extremely sorry for what happened tonight, but please rest assured that I will handle this matter properly and will never give the invaders any chance to take advantage of it..."

Through Professor Heinrich's description, the queen gradually sketched out the specific images of the conspirators in her mind, including a silver-haired, golden-eyed, taciturn young man, a blonde maid with strange and weird behavior, and two vampires... What on earth is going on? How could the third princess of the Victorian royal family be related to the vampires? Where did she find these conspirators? Are all the maids and servants who are responsible for taking care of her blind?

The queen turned around subconsciously and saw a girl with black hair and black eyes standing at the door with a smile on her face. Professor Heinrich on the other end of the communication device also heard the voice and blurted out: "Your Excellency, Leader, what are you doing——"

"Don't be so nervous, Heinrich. I'm not here to blame you." The black-haired girl waved her hand and said casually, "I approved the vacation for you, and I agreed to the party. To be honest, if I wasn't so busy, I would have asked you for an invitation myself. Besides, Timeis is there too. If even she can't stop the invaders, then the responsibility is not on you."

There was silence for a long while on the other end of the communication device before Professor Heinrich's voice came through with a complicated tone: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Excellency, but if you say that this matter has nothing to do with me, it is obviously an excuse. Tomorrow I will apply for administrative punishment from the Disciplinary Inspection Bureau myself, please rest assured."

These questions impacted Her Majesty's worldview, causing her to lose consciousness for a moment. At this moment, a voice came from behind her: "It seems something very interesting has happened. Do you mind if I get involved?"

"Oh, I told you it doesn't matter. Are all you researchers so stubborn... Never mind. It's not important." The black-haired girl really didn't seem to take Professor Heinrich's dereliction of duty to heart. She changed the subject casually: "Comparatively, I care more about the lover of the Third Princess you mentioned just now. What was his name?"

"Green El? Green? Or Ling? Silver hair, golden eyes, taciturn young man, exactly like what is written in the file." The black-haired girl sighed, and seeing that Queen Victoria II and Heinrich on the other side of the communication device were still a little confused, she did not explain, but just laughed softly and said: "If it is really that guy, the guards of Xiaoliang Palace alone are not enough. Well, Carabosse and Favrona are not here, so I will say hello to Fei'er later and ask her to transfer the 13th Mobile Battalion of the Crusader Army Mechanized Division to support, and at the same time dispatch the Westminster District All the Night Watchmen in the seven administrative regions are responsible for blocking the streets and the banks of the Tavier River. Have them set up the [Ether Optical Stand] in advance to avoid making too much noise. In addition, Victoria, I need you to contact Alexander and ask the Ministry of War Affairs to draft a transfer order. Yelena will lead the Mechanized Division and Xin will lead the Winged Mobile Force to block the airspace along the Tavier River. Heinrich, you stay in Xiaoliang Palace to stabilize the guests at the party. By the way, count the losses and whether there is any important information leakage. Prepare a report and submit it to me."

She issued many deployments in one breath, which shocked Her Majesty the Queen and Professor Heinrich: because the mobilized troops alone occupied one-third of the entire Lenwitting defense zone. Is it necessary to go to this extent just to capture a few invaders?

The black-haired girl saw through their thoughts at a glance and said, "Perhaps you think this is an exaggeration, but in fact, they are all necessary measures. The identities of the invaders are not as simple as you think... Victoria, Heinrich, do you still remember the leak half a year ago? The Disciplinary Inspection Bureau has not found out the identity of the leaker until now, and there is not even a clue. Don’t you think it’s weird?" The Queen and the Professor naturally remembered it, and not only remembered it, but also had a deep impression on them. There have been three serious leaks in the association's history. The first was the betrayal of philosopher Solomon, who founded the Order of Thirteen Hermits, which led to the association, which should have existed in the dark side of history, being known to some people; the second was when some members were tempted by eternal life and followed Vanos, the Eye of the Unsleeping, and they took away some information on magic research, but it was not core information. The reason why it was so bad was simply because there were too many people; and the third was the one mentioned by the leader, when some confidential files of the association were leaked, but the identity and purpose of the leaker are still unknown. The Disciplinary Inspection Bureau responsible for internal discipline review and the purge force "Holy Purification" responsible for hunting down traitors in the association have been investigating for half a year, but have not been able to find any clues. As the leader said, it is very strange.

"But now, I suddenly found a clue." The black-haired girl snapped her fingers lightly, and the sound echoed in the quiet room: "Perhaps the answer lies in these people, and the most important person is your little daughter, Victoria."

"This is impossible."

The Queen's first reaction was no, and she had good reasons: "During that time, Gloria had been staying in the palace and had never gone out. Many people could prove this, including the maids and attendants who took care of her."

"Is that really the case?" The black-haired girl smiled. "Of course, I don't doubt that those servants lied to you. That would not be good for them. It's just that there is a possibility that you have all been deceived and blinded by a 'false truth' so that you can't see her true appearance."

"False truth?"

The Queen was thoughtful.

"That's why I said your little daughter is a little strange." The black-haired girl said, "Of course, now is not the time to think slowly. I will explain it to you slowly on the way, Victoria."

"On the way? You mean——"

"Yes, I am very interested in them, so of course I have to talk to them in person."

The corners of the girl's mouth slowly curled up, outlining a mysterious and playful arc: "Especially the one who dared to disguise himself as the last elf king...Mr. Lingge."

……

At the same time, on the North Rold subway station platform, outside the ruins of the Star Sanctuary, the secret passage leading to the city of Guardes.

The nun, who had clasped her hands and closed her eyes in prayer, slowly opened her eyes. The silver bracelet on her wrist gradually emitted a bright light, illuminating the empty and dim ruins of the temple.

The voice of the red monk Mufasa vaguely echoed in my ears: When you think it's appropriate, do it.

Now, the time has come.

The nun took a deep breath, gently untied the bracelet, held it in her palm, and then walked towards the deep secret passage, her back gradually disappearing into the ruins of the temple. Behind the broken altar, the broken half of the statue stood silently, as if watching her leave this place with a pair of invisible eyes, and go to meet her own destiny.

What kind of dark and bleak darkness awaits us ahead?

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)