The female devils I saved came to my door

I really didn’t expect that I could win so quickly this time.

The chaos within the Principality of Beztan gave her, an outsider, an opportunity to bite off such a big piece of fat.But she hasn't decided yet what to do next.

Should we make peace with the nobles of the Principality of Beztain, or should we continue to fight?

If you want to make peace, do you want the land you occupied to be returned?

If you want to return it, what benefits should you take the opportunity to ask for?If you want to retain it, then if the Principality of Beztan decides on a new Grand Duke, reintegrates its forces, and mobilizes troops to start a war, how can you defend it?Even if the principality really gives up this land, how will it be governed by itself?

Will those villages and towns that have surrendered to themselves become resentful and turn into their enemies after they evacuate or are defeated?

If we continue to fight, can the people on our side be able to hold on?Will it lead to the intervention of other forces...

These troublesome questions made her very embarrassed.

In the past, when she encountered a problem that troubled her, she would ask Sharlanna, the most sensible of the children, and let this smart child provide her with ideas during brainstorming.Or ask your father and other kings for their opinions, and then think about it based on their opinions. If you think of an idea, just do it.

That's how she got to where she is now.

But now, Sharlanna is no longer around, and all the children have left her to look for this eldest sister.The remaining children are also relatively shy, and the other subordinates around them don't have any opinions. They say whatever they want, and I don't want to make my concerns clear.

No one can give me any useful advice.

As a ruler, Lovna feels that she needs to maintain her authority. The more times like this, the more confident and powerful she needs to be.

The guardian of Great Blackende, the great Saint of Iboli, will not be doubtful and confused.

"What do I do now?"

She pulled her hair, leaned on the chair with a frown and muttered to herself.

"Lady Lovna!" Suddenly there was an exclamation from outside the door: "There is someone outside asking to see you! It's a knight!"

"Oh?" Lovna raised her head, a little irritated: "No time!"

She thought it was an envoy sent by the Beztan nobles, probably to make peace.She didn't want to show weakness in front of the envoy now, and wanted to maintain a strong persona: "Let him leave and tell him that the great conqueror will not agree to any request of these cowards!"

"No, it's not from Betztain. His name is Charles, and he said he was your teacher..."

"Charle?"

Lovna was stunned for a moment.

It was not just Lovna who was also shocked by this, but also the three children who had never left too far.

"Char, is it father? Father is here?!"

…………

Charles, this name is known to all the older Ipoli residents.

That was a mysterious mage who came from afar. His identity is a mystery. He came to Ipoli when he was about fifteen or sixteen years old and settled there for more than ten years. He lived with everyone and helped the residents throughout the territory solve many problems. .

Even after leaving Ipoli for Glory City, he still provided necessary help to the residents during critical periods such as the plague.

The former Saint Sirna and the current Saint Lovna were both good students taught by him.

Therefore, when Charles came outside the manor with the flag of King Iboli and announced his name, the older soldiers immediately recognized him - for more than ten years, he looked the same as before leaving Iboli. , the rare hair color and eye color are even more impressive.

As soon as he entered the military camp, he was surrounded by a large group of fellow villagers whom he had not seen for a long time.

These are veterans who have fought with Lovna for many years, middle-aged people originally from Ipoli.There were also a large number of women who were with the army, as well as young people who had met Charles a few times when they were children... They were particularly kind after recognizing Charles, and surrounded him asking questions.

They admired the fine armor on Ciel, admired the majesty of the heavy sword on his back, and his still young and handsome appearance.Everyone was having a good time, as if this was not a military camp that had just experienced a war, but a gathering to welcome tourists returning home.

They are eager to know what Charles has experienced in these years: "Has Mr. Charles become a very powerful knight?" "What is it like in the Holy See?" "Are there any angels in Glory City?" "How come you finally have time to come back?"... Various questions came one after another, and Ciel had no way of answering them, and he couldn't even find a chance to ask about the situation.

Just when he was feeling a little embarrassed, he suddenly noticed a strange feeling - it was the feeling in his blood.He had experienced this feeling not long ago, when the girl riding the unicorn looked at him.

He relied on his height advantage and looked towards the outside of the crowd surrounding him.From the corner of his eye, he seemed to catch a glimpse of two or three black-haired children.The children seemed to be hiding next to a pile of seized weapons, looking at him furtively.

But before he could see the figure clearly, a shout drew his attention to the other side.

"Ciel...where is Teacher Ciel?"

As Lovna's shout came, the excited soldiers raised their faces like a reflex and made way for the person who shouted this to come forward.

After seeing each other, the teacher and student were in a trance.

Lovna was surprised that Ciel still looked so young, and felt a little inferior.

She subconsciously turned her hands away, not wanting him to see the scars and calluses on her hands. She murmured her lips and wanted to say something, but in the end, she recalled the trouble she had brought to Ciel when she was in Glory City last time, and the current situation in this city. She didn't know what to say about the awkward environment in the military camp.

Ciel noticed her changes more.

Compared with the last time they met again, Lovna has grown a bit taller. After taking off her armor, she is wearing a looser brown robe. Her face is much thinner, and her red eyes are full of exhaustion. They look red from a distance. The long hair like fire is actually a little dry... It can be seen that she has experienced a lot in these years.

The soldiers on both sides also noticed that something was not right about the atmosphere, and they all held their breaths and did not dare to speak out.

"Lovna..." Charles spoke first: "Can you tell me what is going on? Why were the residents of Ipoli trained into an army and went to Beztan to fight? What on earth is going on? of?"

Luovna's heart skipped a beat.

She immediately recalled a series of experiences such as adopting seven demon children, murdering the king in the Great Blacksend region, and invading Beztan.

None of which is a good thing.

Looking at Ciel in front of her, she suddenly became afraid.

She had always been afraid that she would let Ciel down.

Even now that she has become the so-called guardian of the Great Black Sund and the great saint... she will still be afraid.

She had already disappointed Ciel once. She was treated as a demon accomplice in Glory City, causing her teacher to be implicated. Now she was driven back to her hometown by Hilna. She originally thought she would not reunite with Ciel, but with the help of fate, she We have come this far.

Who knows, Charles appears again.

Everything he has done over the years is contrary to Ciel's teachings.She couldn't imagine what Ciel would be like after learning the truth.

She looked at Ciel blankly, but still didn't speak.

"Lovna?" Ciel asked again.

"Teacher..." She finally came to her senses and spoke cautiously, like a child who had made a mistake and was waiting to be punished: "...Why are you here?"

"The Holy See sent me to restore order in the east of the mainland." Charles said casually, "Can you answer my question?"

"Yes...teacher." Lovna nodded stiffly and made a gesture of invitation: "...let's go into the room and talk slowly."

115.Victory of the Empire

Lovna brought Ciel to her residence and asked the teacher to sit on the main seat.

She originally wanted to scare Ciel and slightly beautify and conceal what she had done over the years: framed neighboring kings, robbed supplies, suppressed opponents, plundered territory, etc., lest Ciel avoid it. The teacher blamed it.

However, when she faced the teacher, she could not help but feel weak.

After being separated for a long time, even though she has now grown up to be a leader, has a large group of subordinates who support her, and has made some achievements, she will still feel uneasy when facing the teacher.

When facing the teacher, it was difficult for her to make up lies to justify her empty mind.

Therefore, under Charles' repeated questioning, she honestly confessed what she had done over the years - except for the existence of the seven children, she told everything else she could.

Listening to Lovna's narration, Ciel's face became increasingly weird.

"Okay..." After Lovna finished her narration, he rubbed his forehead and concluded: "It means that six or seven years ago, after you returned to your hometown, you first unified most of Blacksend in a few years. Then they used various cruel methods to gather a standing army. In order to feed them, they recently crossed the Great Swamp and started a war with the Principality of Beztain, and even won the battle?"

"Well, that's pretty much it..."

Charles: "So many things have happened, but you have never written a letter or thought of contacting me in these years?"

Lovna explained hesitantly: "I want to write, but all the cathedrals in the Greater Hessen region cannot send letters, and I have not received any letters from the teacher... Moreover, teacher, you already have a wife. Yes, and Hilna also warned me and told me not to bother you anymore. I, I want to protect everyone, so I can only rely on myself..."

She also felt that her explanation was weak and she did not dare to raise her head for fear of being scolded by the teacher.

But Ciel didn't say anything, he seemed lost in thought.

The silence in the room lasted for a long time.

It was so long that Lovna was afraid that the teacher was suppressing his anger and might scold her at any time.

But in the end, what greeted Lovna was a problem.

"What are you going to do next?"

"what?"

"Your army is already quite impressive. Not only can you actually control the Great Hessend area, but you also occupy a large piece of land in the eastern part of the Principality of Beztain. But have you ever thought about what to do in the future? I watched the whole battle you just fought on the high ground. The main reason why you were able to win was because the enemy’s command was chaotic. But in the future, can you continue to win? Do you have any plans for the future? "

"I..." Lovna saw that the teacher didn't seem angry, but was asking her thoughts seriously. She didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly stated her plan:

"I hope to keep this land. Beztan is much richer than our hometown, and the land here is also suitable for farming. I want to give this place to my soldiers, and then build a small city here to hold on. But I am also worried, The terrain here is too flat and it is far away from Ipoli. A lot of people have to be left behind to defend it, so I am also a little confused..."

"It seems that you have really thought about these issues seriously." Charles nodded: "Do you have a map of the surrounding area?"

Lovna rummaged around the table for a while and took out a bunch of maps of the surrounding areas of Ipoli and the barony of eastern Beztain. They were all hand-drawn by mages using the levitation technique, and they were very sloppy.

Charles compared these maps with various data he asked from Lovna: the amount of materials seized, the number of troops Lovna could mobilize, the situation in the Principality of Beztan, the distribution of forces in the eastern part of the Principality... and analyzed them one by one. Helped Lovna clarify her thoughts.

"Lovna, my personal opinion is not to retain these territories, but to support the original nobles to continue to be lords. You retreat to your hometown. Otherwise, when Beztan regains stability, they will definitely launch a counterattack against you. This undefendable fertile plain will only make you lose blood. You have already taken advantage of it. Now you have to take advantage of the opportunity to defeat those who are dissatisfied with you in the Great Hesende area, and truly control your hometown. Unify.”

He explained his thoughts carefully: "... At this time, just accept it when you see it. Don't be fooled by the local villagers who cheer for you. They welcome you because you don't collect their taxes. Once you If you want to stay here for a long time, you will definitely have to collect supplies, and they will definitely rise up against you."

"Oh……"

Lovna listened blankly to Ciel's analysis. After a while, she finally came to her senses.

"Teacher...I, I have done these things over the years, and you don't seem to care much?" She was very puzzled: "Isn't what I did completely contrary to your teachings? Why are you still willing to help me? ?”

"...Lovna, I really don't want you to become a scornful person who will do anything for power. But now that you have come to this point, I can't let you give up your power and become a village woman again."

Charles closed the map spread out on the table and looked at the fully grown-up student with some helplessness: "What you have done over the years, to be honest... After hearing this, I feel very complicated now. But you are indeed here." Those gangsters saved Ipoli and indeed ensured the safety of their hometown.

"Many well-known figures in history have risen to the top in times of crisis by relying on tricks such as cheating and stealing. It is unrealistic to use any moral standards to criticize those who have reached this point.

"In the past few years, I have seen many high-ranking people in Glory City. They can use the name of gods and doctrines to commit all kinds of cruel and selfish atrocities with peace of mind. And I am also their accomplice, so, I'm not in a position to accuse you of anything.

"As your teacher, since you already have your own ideas, I will also help you deal with the aftermath - but you have to remember that rulers can be ruthless and cruel, but they cannot be incompetent, let alone betray their own base. "

It was the first time that Lovna was taken so seriously by a teacher, and Ciel seemed to truly treat her as an adult who could treat her as an equal, which made her feel flustered and mixed with emotions.

After a while, she agreed to Ciel's words.

"Thank you, teacher……"

"It's okay, I just met you along the way. Our reunion is considered an arrangement by Heavenly Father... Moreover, Lovna, the reason why I traveled across half of the continent and returned to the East is actually to pursue someone. "

"one person?"

"To be precise, it's a child. A girl who rides a creature from the underworld and has black hair and black eyes like me." Ciel said: "I met that child face to face in the rainy night in the North, and then, She ran away. It feels like she has some kind of subtle relationship with me. And, according to predictions, I might be able to find her near Betztain."

"A child with black hair and eyes like you..." Lovna opened her mouth - that must be Sharlanna.

She didn't expect that the father and daughter had already met.

"Lovna, have you heard about this child?" Charles asked seriously: "After all, you have been in Beztan for a long time."

"No, no..." She shook her head guiltily: "I've never heard of it..."

Ciel stared at her for a moment.Lovna tried her best to look magnanimous, but she still felt extremely guilty.

Even if the teacher can forgive her other actions over the years, those children are the creations of the devil after all. No matter how magnanimous Charles is, if he learns that she has adopted a child of the devil... then it may be a matter of principle, and he may not protect her. .

Those children were her family, and she was afraid that the teacher would execute these children out of a selfless decision.

"Okay, forget it if you haven't heard of it." Charles turned his head and said, "I'll solve the trouble in front of you first."

He saw that Lovna was lying. This child couldn't lie in front of him.

He was basically convinced that Lovna must know something.

………………

As an official knight of the Holy See, Ciel's identity is still valid.

After he left Lovna's barracks, he could still represent the Holy See and successfully establish a line with Beztain's coalition forces in the name of mediating disputes.

The rabble of the Principality of Beztan are still in the barracks, arguing and arguing over the previous defeat.The coalition troops, who had no military discipline, brazenly made noises, fights, brawls, and gambled in the barracks. The wounded soldiers were left unattended, and the bodies of the dead were somewhat rancid.No wonder these people were defeated miserably even if they had the advantage in strength.

After reporting his identity to Charles, he casually found a few leading nobles, won their trust by relying on his status as the Holy See, and negotiated between them and Lovna.

During the negotiation, Lovna deliberately showed a strong side, claiming that she had sufficient troops and would continue to fight, and rebuked the nobles of the principality as rebels who violated the doctrine and were trash who oppressed believers. She was not invading, but wanted to conquer the country. All the inhabitants of the whole principality were liberated from the exploitation of the nobles.

After some extreme pressure, Charles came out and acted like a good guy again, brought out his teachings, pretended to have a debate with Lovna, and also used the name of the Holy See to demand the return of the land.

The teacher-student pair acted for a while and easily deceived everyone present.