On the Seven Towers

The royal capital of Seville was much depressed before the war broke out, and the war sweeping across the mainland had not yet spread here. However, almost every household in the city had people involved in various forces and participated in this war.

As the war continued, not only were there fewer residents and merchants in the city, but supplies also began to become scarce.

In a secret room in the palace, Queen Laura and several of her most trusted ministers were holding a meeting. Present were her teacher and the commander of the Guards, Master Salmeron, and the Prime Minister of the Empire, Francis. Duke Co, Commander of the City Guards, Duke Landines, Chief Royal Mage and Lord Julian of the Tower of the Sky.

As usual, Duke Landines reported the latest battle situation: "... Duke Horval of Rock Castle suffered another defeat in the Lygon River plain. His army was twice that of Count Carlos, and he was assisted by two marquises. , but the main formation was overrun by the count's berserkers. When he fled back to Baviglia, he suffered 40% casualties and was now hiding in the city, not daring to come out."

Queen Laura rubbed her frown with her fingers. Ever since the war broke out and her power was losing ground, she had been suffering from headaches. Every time she heard who had lost another battle, her eyebrows would ache: "Should we have supported Barauna, the eldest son of the Duke of Rock Castle at that time? Although his younger brother is honest and easy to control, his military ability is really …”

Salmeron said: "Your Majesty, I want to be fair. If the main formation was dispersed by the berserkers, he could gather his team and escape to a city more than 30 kilometers away. This Howal has a little bit more Of ability.

You may have never seen groups of berserkers charging. That kind of scene is really not something ordinary soldiers can bear. Not even the empire's beast-breeding legion. Back then, the berserker army trained by the Arias family for the empire had many times defeated the larger beast army on the eastern battlefield, and they still won the majority of the battles. "

"Now do you have any suggestions? Baviglia is not a big city. Once this city is destroyed, the Rock Castle behind will be in danger. If Count Carlos takes the Rock Castle, he can reach the royal capital in a week. .

What's more, the count's daughter's army must have been fighting quite happily in the south. Several barons and viscounts have been exterminated by them. If she cannot be stopped, she will soon break through Lagos City and join forces with the Alonso family. "

Duke Landines said: "This...according to the latest intelligence, Josefina, the Duchess of Lagos, is besieged."

"Tell me why? Selinda's army doesn't have many berserkers, right? Why can it defeat the Duchess?" the queen asked.

The Duke of Landines said: "Your Majesty, they took many young and middle-aged residents along the way and burned their villages and towns directly. They forced those people to survive and had to join their army, and then they would drive these people away. When they went to attack the next city, many of these people died in confusion, but those who survived after a few battles could really kill people with their swords. This is how Selinda's army now numbers. It has exceeded the number of Count Carlos’s army.”

"It's really despicable to treat my people like this. So what if such people conquer a piece of land? They are just a group of locusts." Queen Laura said.

Duke Francisco said: "Because of this, we will suffer losses in many places. The Arias family is originally crazy. A crazy person can be arrogant for a while, but it will not last long."

Duke Landines said: "Your Majesty, the good news is that on the northern battlefield, Count Bellano has won several battles in succession, pushing the front line between us and the empire more than ten kilometers north."

Queen Laura said: "The good news is coming from that way these days. But Blackwood Pass is lost. If Orgas can be as loyal and good at fighting as Belano, Blackwood Pass has not changed hands for hundreds of years." How could Guan fall into the hands of the Empire? Now that the Empire on the western front may attack Belano from the east, it will be difficult for us to fight this battle. "

Duke Francisco said: "Judging from the intelligence currently obtained, this is unlikely. Those Chinese have made the imperial people very wary, and the imperial troops on the western front may give priority to attacking Chinese towns. And China The people are obviously not ready to let the Imperial people go. After all, they suffered a lot of losses in the sneak attack on Heimuguan. If these two enemies can fight each other, it will be a good thing for us. "

"I hope the God of Nature can protect us in this matter." Queen Laura said.

After the two dukes finished telling all the information, Queen Laura found that the situation overall had become irrepressibly worse. After everyone left the table, she left her teacher Salmeron alone. The queen sat in her seat, held her chin in her hands and thought for a long time, and then said: "If this continues, I really can only I can take the path of compromise with the temple.”

Salmeron said: "You must think clearly, once you let the temple interfere in the affairs of the kingdom, we will never have the chance to drive them away. By then, you and your descendants will be like those kingdoms and empires in history. Likewise, we will always face the interference of divine authority on royal authority.”

"But if I don't do this, I may be the one who is eliminated. Each of these people just now has their own plan. When things become irreversible, I believe many of them will have the idea to tie me away and sacrifice me to the Empire. Or Chinese.

Hmph, you know what? Someone has been secretly telling me that Emperor Alfred is a very handsome and powerful man, and if I unite with him, we can create the most powerful country on the continent. "

"How did you respond?"

"I found a crime to exile him." Queen Laura sighed, "At least the Temple of Nature is much better in this regard. They are like a reputable businessman. As long as I am willing to pay the price, they are willing to help me win this war. At least the empires and kingdoms in history tell me that I am not the first, and the ending will not be too bad, right?

Even the joining of the Temple of Nature is very helpful for me to check and balance those nobles who are unruly and still do not obey me. I think the situation of the royal family will not be worse than it is now. "

Salmeron thought for a while and nodded, "I believe you will make the most appropriate judgment, my queen, please let it go. No matter what, I will always stand by your side. "

"Wait a little longer. The timing is still a little short. "