Not a Witch

But it's finally over.

After the regent came back to preside over the overall situation, Her Majesty the Queen also gradually recovered, and gradually attended various meetings and gatherings among the nobles, which gradually calmed down everyone's worried hearts.

After the peace of the empire was restored, some minor nobles happily invited friends at home to celebrate and have fun, as if they wanted to make up for the lost time. This kind of joy spread downwards, and many servants and commoners got new jobs as a result. , everything seems to be recovering in a good direction.

It was another early morning, before the clouds and mists in the sky cleared, a team from the far north entered the city at the gate of the imperial capital.

"Where are you from?" The guard opened their documents and asked routinely.

"Cold Leaf Collar."

"Is there something wrong with coming so far away?" Hearing this remote place name, the guard had to look at some people a few more times.

They were all wearing extremely thick clothes, as if they were armor covered with layers of padded jackets and jackets, which were very bloated.

"I want to come to the imperial capital to buy some food, my lord. The north is currently experiencing a severe winter, and we hope to get help."

"It's really unfortunate. Unfortunately, I can't help you much." The guard was also an ordinary person, so he naturally understood the pain of being cold and hungry, and shook his head regretfully.

"But I suggest that you don't think about buying food in the imperial capital. The prices here are very expensive."

"If you can, go to the south, where the climate is warm and there are more places where grain is produced. If you go directly to the village to buy, it will be much cheaper."

"The only obstacle is that some lords and nobles may not want outsiders to buy local grain, but they regard it as their own private property and wealth." When he was speaking, his companions raised their arms Touched.

"I'm sorry, I said more things that shouldn't be said." Casually talking about nobles is not what a guard should do.

"It's nothing, we have to thank you for your reminder. But since we're here, let's go into the city and see the situation."

"Perhaps, the benevolent Queen and His Majesty the Regent can give us some mercy." The knight said, with a little white gas in his mouth, and then entered the city.

Text Volume Chapter 98 Request for Help from the North

Titania, the Rose Palace.

Queen Lily Esther was sitting in front of the vanity mirror at the moment, letting several maids comb her hair and dress her up.This week's Imperial Conference will be held in half an hour, and she will also appear.

Although regarded as a vase queen by many nobles, the majesty of the royal family is still there today because of the assistance of the regent.

"Are you ready?" Lily looked at herself in the mirror. Three kinds of red layered and matched gorgeous long dresses set off her figure.Maybe it wasn't stunning at first, but under this graceful attire, it gradually gave her a luxurious aura.

Clothes can really change a person's spiritual temperament.

Lili lifted her skirt and stood up, feeling a little emotional in her heart, then picked up the child on the bed beside her, and walked out of the palace with the maids.

The resplendent imperial hall is tall and magnificent, the sun shines in through the mosaic-patterned glass windows, and some dust can be seen floating in the air.

The irregular polygons on these glass windows are easily reminiscent of butterfly wings, and the vine carvings on the edge of the windows are also full of fairy style.As a kingdom jointly founded by humans and elves, many buildings in Titania still retain the fantastic and magnificent features of the early days.

The heavy and large door was slowly pushed open by the court knights, and then aristocratic officials in uniforms gradually entered the arena.

After they all stood still, the court attendant shouted, and soon after, two rows of red-clothed guards in bright armor entered the hall. They separated the two sides, separating the nobles from the middle road.

"Her Majesty is here~"

"His Majesty the Regent has arrived~"

Then the gracefully dressed Red Queen entered the hall, and walking with her was Prince Edlund in military uniform.

After the two sat on the two thrones, the court ceremonial officer began to preside over the meeting.

As usual, the officials first informed everyone in the hall of the latest news from various places, and then they talked about their proposals and ideas.During the period, some people agree and object, and both parties will tell their respective reasons. If they refuse to make concessions, it will be decided by the queen or the regent.

"Your Majesty the beautiful queen, Your Royal Highness the Prince, I come from the northern part of the empire, the distant Hanyeling."

After the ceremonial officer called, a knight in black iron armor entered the hall.Of course, at this time his weapon was left outside, and his helmet was also taken off.

"Please get up." After receiving the response, the knight raised his head, with a square face exposed under the short black hair. He was about 30 years old, with a little beard, and there were still traces of wind and frost on his face. long trek.

After curtseying, the knight stood up, first introduced himself, and then expressed his request.

"Because of the continuous heavy snowfall in the north, the food in the territory is getting less and less, so Lord Tucson sent me to wait south, hoping to get assistance from the empire."

He said it calmly according to the words he had memorized last night, while the two companions beside him were still nervous and lowered their heads.

Not every noble has the opportunity to enter here, and it is the first time they have seen so many great nobles.What's more, the two sitting above can easily decide their life and death, so it's hard not to feel nervous.

However, during the few seconds of waiting, before the two His Majesties could speak, a tall and thin nobleman stood up first.

"I know you have difficulties, but this is the 22nd time this month I have received similar messages and requests."

"The solution to the matter in the northern part of the empire is currently being prepared, so please go back, and we will notify you if there is any progress." The red-hot close minister next to Ke is also the former imperial minister of the court.

Everyone in the hall has seen such scenes many times in the past six months.At first, a few nobles who cared about face would donate some supplies symbolically, but now that batch after batch came, and there were even repeated ones, they gradually became indifferent.

Compassion is not an endless thing, and they are tired of hearing these crying content.

"It's really boring..."

"Everyone knows about the north, and several batches of aid have been sent."

"We have nothing to do, it's a natural disaster."

"I can only wish them patience in this regard, and now everyone is having a hard time."

For a while, there were whispers of discussion in the hall, and after a while, the crisp copper bell in the hall was rang, and the scene became quiet again.

"I deeply sympathize with the disaster and suffering in the northern border. Now the empire is also thinking of a way, and will provide some help and support in the future." Edron said the same words as in the past, and then the ceremony officer beside him came up Before that, let the next envoy enter the temple.

"But..." The knight wanted to say more, but the companion around him saw the situation and pulled him, so he stopped his words and retreated obediently.

The knight didn't speak until several people walked out of the hall and outside the palace.

"Why don't you let me say, do you know the current situation in the territory?"

"We know, Heitlin." The companion beside him spoke, and several others also stopped.

"But you are still a little impulsive. If I hadn't pulled you just now, I'm afraid you would have complained bitterly."

The black knight was silent for a while, and then said: "Yes."

"But that will only make the scene embarrassing. We are already in a state of asking for help, so we should stop offending those big shots."

"I know, I understand, but—" He paused.

"This is the best opportunity right now. If we were to purchase food by ourselves, the money alone would definitely not be enough." He shook his fist, feeling a little resentful in his heart, but he didn't know how to vent it.

"Forget it, let us figure it out ourselves."

Several people shook their heads, and walked out of the gate of the palace in a little dejection.

That night, the Rose Palace where Lily was.

After taking a bath, Lily sat in the study, which used to be the place where Amanke worked. The room was heated by the alchemy circle, so even in October, it didn't feel cold.

Wearing a loose nightdress, Lily looked at the paper in her hand, which was the list and information of the envoys who came to the imperial capital recently.In addition to her, there were two maids in the room, one of whom was rocking the crib, and the other was standing beside Lily.

"Recently, the situation in the north has become worse and worse." Looking at the report on the page, Lily sighed.She also saw what happened during the day, but she didn't speak.

"Yes, Your Majesty. But there is not much surplus food in the treasury now. If you open your mouth again, I am afraid that more people will ask for it." The maid reminded the Queen to prevent her sudden kindness.

"I understand, alas..." Lily put down the paper.

Since the defeat of the empire, all revenues and expenditures have begun to shrink, and some of the previously suppressed nobles have also begun to reappear.Although there is still harmony on the surface, it is hard to say in the dark.

Even she, the queen in the deep palace, has heard a lot of news now.

Emmank's throne was wrongly obtained, and the Ansair brothers are the orthodox heirs of the empire.

Rather than saying that these nobles care about the legitimacy of the throne, it is better to say that they express their hatred after being deprived of power.In these years, Aimanke's policy has offended many nobles and caused them to lose their interests.

And the dead brothers of the crown prince were nothing more than a banner they jointly launched, which is the most suitable banner to make a fuss about.

Text Volume Chapter 99 Midnight Search

In the forest, the sky was slightly brighter, and Lorraine Hill woke up with a sound.Opening his eyes, he found that Lottie was clumsily lighting a fire. Looking at her, she didn't seem to know what to do.

"There must be a gap between the firewood, and it is best to form a hole in the middle, so that the air can come in better and help the combustion." Lorraine Hill talked about the experience he heard from adults when he was a child, and patiently taught this down-and-out Missy.

"Thank you." Lottie blushed slightly, but still nodded.

Looking at this girl who is as cute as a younger sister, the corners of Lorraine Hill's mouth turned up slightly.

"Let's go after some breakfast, don't stay overnight today." Lorraine Hill stood up, took out the last few pieces of bread from the small package that he carried with him, and the two of them warmed up and began to enjoy.

In the forest after the rain, the air was exceptionally fresh. The two walked quickly through the mountains, crossed the river and the woods, and slowly arrived at the city they had come to before.

After entering the city, the two of them walked on the street, and quickly noticed something was wrong. It seemed to be much quieter today.

When they walked to the square in the city, the two saw a group of people surrounded there, and walked forward, only then did they know what had happened.

Investigators came to the city, arrested several wanted fugitives, whipped them and hanged them in the square. Today, the two bodies are still hanging on the high platform.

"The criminal, for violating the laws of the empire...attempting treason...sentence to hang..." Several illiterate people looked at the notice and read the above words word by word.

"It's probably the remnants of the Pascal family..." Some people who just arrived casually commented, anyway, the affairs of those noble lords have nothing to do with them.

"No, it's another group of people." A hunter with a bow pointed to the words on it.

"They are revolutionaries from other provinces of the Empire."

"Revolutionary Party, what is that?" Some people were at a loss.

"It is said that in Zishan Province, there is a group of people who want to imitate Clancia and overthrow the rule of the empire." An uncle whispered.

"That's a lot of courage, tsk tsk." A group of people shook their heads after hearing this, thinking that this was simply crazy.

"How can the empire be so easy to overthrow, and why let them go."

"I think no matter who gets involved, it will become like this."

"Let's go..." After saying that, several people dispersed immediately, ignoring the announcement.

After hearing this, Lorraine Hill stepped forward slowly, read the announcement, and then looked at the two corpses, sighing silently in his heart.

The so-called innovation is not such an easy thing, and it has to face more people's misunderstandings. A great cause is always full of difficulties in the early stages, and people can't raise hope in their hearts.

"Let's go back."

"En." Lottie looked at the two dead people, paused for a while, and then followed Lorraine Hill's footsteps.

That night, a loud shout and footsteps woke Lorraine Hill from his dream.

Opening the window of the hotel, there are groups of guards holding torches on the street. Judging by their clothes, they are all private soldiers raised by Viscount Moruo.