She Is Not a Witch

Third Age, 1713, Year of Opposition.

At this time, the elves living in the forest are about to usher in the end of the five trials. The two factions in the forest are engrossed in the dispute over the future direction, and have paid less attention to the outside world.

The situation in the empire has changed several times. After the two princesses ascended the throne respectively, they were officially split into two parts, the Eastern and Western Empires. In order to avoid the solidification of this concept, both sides fought fierce wars during this year, trying to quickly defeat each other.

One after another promising geniuses stepped onto the battlefield, and the modern warfare like a meat grinder is far from being as gentle as before. The development of guns and cannons has greatly improved the efficiency of killing, and at the same time saved more power, making The results can be multiplied.

In the past, marching in thick armor, wielding weapons, and using bows and crossbows all required a lot of physical strength, which restricted the speed of the attack and prevented the intensity from increasing sharply. It is common for the two countries to fight for more than ten years.

But now, more people died on the battlefield in just one month than in the past year, and a kind of fear is also spreading at the top of both sides, because they find that they are losing the right to exit the field, that is, the opportunity to leave the field safely.

Today, after the emperor's authority has been shattered, the nobles established under the emperor's authority are no longer safe. When they were in power, the nobles on both sides suddenly realized that it was like riding on a faster and faster chariot, and any behavior of jumping out of the chariot halfway would cause them to be crushed to pieces.

The nobles on the opposite side will not let themselves go, they no longer have scruples, and no one will blame and judge them, and the common people at the bottom will no longer fear themselves, because the theory of Clancia, the southern border of the empire and other places has been passed down, and the nobles in the past This sacred halo is gradually fading, once they lose the strength in their hands and are lifted off, they will be torn to pieces by the people below.

In this way, the two parties raised their bets like red-eyed gamblers, and the war between the Eastern and Western Empires intensified.

Heretics are more terrifying than pagans. The same is true for the Eastern and Western Empires. For the southern border, they can still choose to give up wealth and power and respectfully welcome the new system to save their lives. But for each other, they are nobles and familiar with the style. For the Empire, failure meant absolute death. The reason for this, they themselves are clear, but if they are victorious, they will do so, because a noble family has occupied the local area for hundreds of years. If they want to rule this land for a long time, they must clean up the previous forces on the land. , to remove all possible rebellion.

Being liberated by the new forces in the southern border is a slow death, and being defeated by the opponents of the Eastern and Western Empires means dying on the spot, whichever is more important does not need to be said.

In June, New Rose Castle.

This castle located in the middle of the empire near the east was repaired and built in recent years, and now Queen Evelyn lives here.

Knights wearing silver and white armor and red cloaks can be seen everywhere on the city walls and towers. The front of their armor has the coat of arms of unicorns, but unlike the Landsworth family, these unicorns have some red roses as embellishment.

On the mountain road leading to the castle, there was an endless stream of carriages, many of which were messengers, gathering news from all over the empire, and at the same time issuing various orders, remotely commanding some lords in the eastern border and the middle of the empire.

Among the many carriages, a carriage made of ebony drove slowly through the market and the streets, and entered the checkpoint in front of the castle. Under that tall city wall.

"Earl Sean, long time no see." Just as the people in the carriage got off, a slightly familiar voice sounded beside him.

"Who are you?"

He looked at the bald knight, and asked hesitantly, too many things had happened in these years, and the acquaintances in the past might have become strange to him.

"I'm Okah, and I met you at the banquet in the imperial capital, but I was just a small person at the time, and you may have forgotten." Although he was bald, this Okah knight was very strong, and his body was still intact. Plate armor wearing a red burqa.

After some reminiscence, the two quickly got to the point.

"Earl Shane came here this time to see Her Majesty the Queen, right?" Okah said bluntly.

"Yes, is there anything you want to tell me in advance?" Earl Shane couldn't guess what the other party was thinking.

"There are indeed some, but I don't want to embarrass you. Let's talk about it as we walk. Her Majesty's bedroom is in the depths of the castle." He stretched out his hand to lead the way, and two knights in full armor followed him.

The two walked on the high city wall, overlooking the hills and fields below from time to time, talking about the current situation of the empire.

"Her Majesty has ascended the throne, and now many lost middle nobles have come to visit, and you are one of them. I know that many adults doubt whether Her Majesty's independent power is controlled by the Landsworth family..." He said slowly Talk slowly.

"I know that you are very concerned about these issues, but you don't want to cause conflicts because of mutual suspicion, so you always have to say it in advance."

"Her Majesty the Queen has her own independent will, and her words and deeds are not oppressed by the Landsworth family."

"However, the Landsworth family also has the right to choose whether to continue to support, so it is currently considered to be a state of equality."

"I hope you will not be too disappointed and sad, and understand Her Majesty's difficulties."

"This, I understand."

After hearing this, Earl Shane breathed a sigh of relief for the time being. The result is good now. At least the Landsworth family did not force Queen Evelyn to marry, and there is still a chance to redeem everything. As one of the former blood-sworn nobles, their family is the confidant nobles surrounding the royal family. If the royal family is no longer there, their existence will have little meaning, and they can no longer unite with each other. engulfed by power.

"Okay, I'll send it here. I've already notified the maid about your visit. Further ahead is Her Majesty's drawing room." Okah stopped and stood aside with his sword in his hand.

"clear."

Earl Shane nodded, and then looked at the four knights standing in front of the gate. These knights were all wearing armor with a unicorn emblem, but there were rose marks on their shoulders and left chest, which made him guess Not sure who it is from.

Forget it, let's go see Her Majesty the Queen first, this former Princess Avery, he has met many times in the past, she is a capable princess.

The thick door was pushed open by the knights. In the small living room, a queen in a black and red dress sat on a dark throne, with two maids beside her. There were two rows of knights standing upright in the living room. Several record officers.

Earl Shane lowered his head, walked through the empty hall, stopped not far from the queen, and knelt on one knee to salute.

"It's Earl Shane."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Queen." He stood up and slowly raised his head to see the queen's face clearly.

I have to say that the appearance of Princess Evelyn, or Queen Evelyn, has not changed much from the past. She still looks young in her twenties. Extraordinary people always have extraordinarily long youth and will not age easily.

With golden hair coiled behind her head, with the golden silk outline, jewel-embellished crown, and topaz-like pupils, the queen in the black-red dress has a natural majesty and temperament.

Regarding the arrival of Earl Sean, the queen did not show much emotional fluctuations. It seemed that she had seen enough of such loyal ministers, and she was extremely skilled in dealing with and comforting them.

After chatting for a while, Xia En got the future mission and arrangement, and also got the queen's note and protection, and then slowly retreated, leaving the quiet and solemn living room.

Afterwards, Evelyn also left here with the two maids and returned to her usual place of residence.

"Just stay outside the door, don't come in."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The two confidant maids bowed their heads and answered.

'clang. ’ With the slight knock of the door, the room fell silent.

The big bed in the bedroom is covered with dark red sheets with golden patterns on it, and light gauze hangs from the four corners of the bed to keep out mosquitoes and breeze. The other decorations in the room are also very exquisite, revealing the royal model and ritual .

It's just that Evelyn didn't have much interest in these.

After closing the door, she breathed a sigh of relief before sitting in front of the dressing table and looking at herself in the mirror.

A light makeup is painted on the already beautiful face to better reveal her own outline and appearance. The difference between a queen and an emperor is that the emperor must do his best to maintain his majesty, while the queen must maintain beauty.

"How is it, that Earl Shane?" Suddenly, another voice sounded in the room.

Although her heart beat a little, Evelyn, who quickly reacted, slowed down again, and she looked at the man sitting on the windowsill.

"You are so sudden every time."

"Sorry, I'm used to hiding my figure." Roque, who was dressed in black, replied.

"There is nothing unusual about Earl Sean. He can be said to be a loyal servant of the royal family. As long as I sit in the queen's seat, he will serve me." Evelyn straightened her dress before turning around.

"It's really convenient, the name of the royal family." Rock shook his head lightly, and looked at the vast scenery outside the window.

"Just sitting there without moving, countless people will come to you with money, families, soldiers, and wealth." He said in a slightly complaining tone.

After hearing this, Evelyn frowned slightly: "What do you mean by sitting there and not moving? Do you think that you can reach my level by just grabbing a princess or prince?"

"It seems to be like this." Rock recalled that when he got along with Edron in the past, he seemed to have done a lot of things with ease. Obviously, when he was in school, he was just the president who managed dozens of people. Later, all the way to the position of regent, there was nothing wrong with it.

"What are you thinking?" Looking at Roque's appearance, Evelyn felt that her self-cultivation as a princess could not be suppressed.

"Are you comparing me to Edlun again?"

"Well, that's true." Someone who seemed to be the straight man of steel replied.

"The two Edron brothers rebelled and lost my brother's throne. If they hadn't manipulated the empire and severely damaged the strength of the empire, they couldn't suppress the internal problems and let the little nephew take back the throne. There will be the tragedy of the empire today."

Thinking of the once glorious and powerful imperial family, Evelyn, the princess and queen, felt distressed and regretful.

"Originally according to the arrangement of the royal father, the two brothers, one married the lady of the Landsworth family, and the other married the daughter of the Zaryus family, so that the transition would be smooth, and with the ability of Prince Ansair, the peaceful The reform of the system may not be impossible, where it will be the same as it is today, everywhere is in a mess, and there is no hope of solving it."

Evelyn was also annoyed when she thought that she and her sister were found out after escaping from the dispute over the throne and pushed into this dangerous vortex of power.

Although she has a strong personality and is passionate about power, her elder sister Teslin is an innocent and kind-hearted existence. If she is coerced into ascending the throne, she will face many worries and fears.

"Yeah, if it wasn't for the problems within the imperial family." Rock responded, lamenting the power of the imperial family for thousands of years. Even if he wanted to do something, he still had to rely on the name of the imperial family.

There was silence between the two for a while.

"What are you pursuing, Roque. I never heard your name when I was in school. I didn't know until not long ago. The time difference between our enrollment is only a few years. You should have seen me in school." Evelyn Look at the assassin.

"Me? I was just an ordinary student at that time, and the only big person I knew was Edron."

"Her Majesty Evelyn was the student council president of the school at the time, and heir to the Griffin, a figure equally as noble as Jelanen. It's normal not to know me."

"Then why are you appearing in front of me now, separating me from my sister, and taking me to Landsworth's house, just to see the empire split in your hands?"

"Although I understand your curiosity, I won't say it. Years of work have taught me that it's best not to let anyone know your ultimate goal." Rock refused again.

"However, I can tell you one thing. I really don't like the old Griffin Duke, so I designed this matter to take you away, so that he can't justifiably control the royal family of the empire."

"But why do you want Teslin to stay, and how she will be bullied there, do you know?"

"This is beyond my consideration. Not everyone is obliged to take care of your feelings, Queen Evelyn."

Seeing that Evelyn's pupils seemed to be burning like flames, Rock had to shake his head and explain a little more.

"You don't have to worry too much about Teslin's safety. Although she is not as rational and intelligent as you, as a princess and queen, you are actually not as good as her."

"Are you curious before? Although Teslin is a little naive and even silly as a sister, she is always lucky and attractive, and even you are a little envious."

"Indeed." Evelyn mused.

"You always calmly think about many things with reason and interests. This is good, but it will also bring a lot of pressure to others."

"They will think about what to do if they don't do well one day, and what to do if they make a mistake. This kind of panic as a courtier is not easy for you to understand."

"The power struggle in the empire has existed for a long time. Everyone is looking for a ballast stone that can be reassured, such as being absolutely loyal to the royal family, and making yourself look a little silly and non-threatening. This way, the new emperor will be crowned. They will be used too, because they are loyal to the royal family, and as long as the Emperor is in that position, there is no fear of rebellion."

"When you consider other people's interests, others will also use their interests to consider the results of doing things for you. If there is danger, they will feel uneasy."

"But Teslin is not like this. She is not as smart as you, and she can even be said to be a straightforward and simple princess. But one thing is, her kindness will make others feel at ease, and they will not worry about turning their faces suddenly, even if they make mistakes occasionally. can be forgiven.”

"Such behavior is weak in your eyes, but it is stable in the eyes of others, because no one wants to be punished while sleeping and worrying about whether it will make you angry tomorrow."

"But if everything is as easy-talking as she is, and she keeps forgiving, then who will do things seriously? This is how corruption occurs." Evelyn said her opinion.

"That's true, so you are the perfect queen of the empire together, and this is where the dual-king system is useful."

"But you separated us."

"If you are together, you will be completely controlled by the Duke of Griffin, and you will never have access to real power. It is precisely because of your separation that the two parties will compromise with you in order to compete for the title of the royal family. You have come into contact with real power." Rock said his reasons.

"So I also want to thank you, because you preserved the last dignity of the royal family." Evelyn asked back.

"That's not true, it's just for my purpose."

"Really..." Evelyn's words softened suddenly~www.readwn.com~ I mean, if you achieve your goal in the end, you will let me go, reunite with Tesslin, and live a stable life live? "

"Perhaps, there are some things I can only hope for." Rock shook his head. After experiencing many changes, he can no longer make promises as easily as he did when he was a child.

"Is it really not possible?" Evelyn approached step by step until she put her hands on Roque's shoulders, and Roque's pupils seemed to reflect her own appearance.

"If you can do it, it's okay for me to marry you."

Seeing the assassin who showed a startled expression for the first time, Evelyn showed a rare smile on her face.

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The time point was when Lorraine was in the forest. Speaking of this couple, they were settled in the outline very early, but I never had time to write about them.

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