On this day, the Fallen Angel Emperor welcomed the most important "guest".
The Shadow Empire, which has assembled a large number of troops on the border of the Fallen Angel Empire, finally sent a new envoy after Shia Lightning ascended the throne, entered the Fallen Angel Empire through the Tekura Fortress, and arrived at the imperial capital.
This time the envoy was an "acquaintance" again, the leader was Kafu, the third general of the Shadow Empire, and the deputy envoy was Celine, the new patriarch of the Custer family, the number one business family in the shadow. Kafu is an old friend of Shea. Shea had conducted bilateral visits in Dark Moon and cooperated closely. Celine's Custer family was the first business family to enter the Dark Moon Territory. The two families established a joint chamber of commerce, and the two parties are inextricably linked. The mission of these two people should be a positive signal, implying a change in Catherine's attitude.
Xi Ya immediately led a group of ministers to formally meet Kafu in the palace hall. At this time, there was no agreement on the candidates for the left and right prime ministers.
"I have seen His Majesty Xia." Kafu entered the hall, and together with Celine behind him, bowed to Xia.
Xi Ya is no longer the original lord, but the empress of an empire. In this situation of confrontation between the two countries, she did not show any kindness to the two acquaintances, but said lightly: "The two special envoys came from afar. , What a hard work."
Cafu stood up straight, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "This time I came here under the order of His Majesty Catherine. Firstly, I congratulated His Majesty on becoming the Emperor of the Fallen Angels. Secondly, I wanted to re-discuss the cooperation between the two countries."
"Thanks to Emperor Catherine for the congratulations. The friendly relationship between the Fallen Angel and the Shadow has a long history, but Her Majesty Catherine hoarded heavy troops at the two borders of our country. Doesn't this seem to be an act of friendship?"
Cafu explained: "The reason for the hoarding of troops is that after His Majesty Shea defeated Prince Obsidian in the field of Leith Town, the situation in your country was unstable. In order to prevent civil strife, His Majesty Catherine is going to send troops to help His Majesty Shea stabilize the political situation."
This kind of explanation is naturally just an excuse, which was also used by Lilith in Dark Moon back then.
"Before Her Majesty Catherine took the initiative to 'help', I had successfully ascended the throne, so she can only appreciate her kindness. I don't know how long your country will continue to show 'friendliness'?"
Knowing that the so-called "friendliness" refers to the army on the border, Kafu smiled slightly: "This is related to my second purpose of coming here. Her Majesty Catherine hopes to meet with His Majesty Shia again after the Obsidian Regent. Establish friendly neighborly relations, renegotiate and sign the cooperation treaty between the two countries, and move toward prosperity together.”
If there were no such large armies, this would still be a normal establishment of diplomatic relations, but if there are troops hoarding the border, these words will inevitably reveal a faint threat. Continue to live in peace with the Fallen Angel Empire, but a cooperation treaty that satisfies Catherine must be signed, otherwise those large armies will never be just a display.
"I am very optimistic about the prospects of friendly cooperation between the two countries. For friends, our country will help each other, go hand in hand, and create brilliance together; if it is an enemy with ulterior motives, even if it is holding a sharp blade, the Fallen Angel Empire will not be afraid Facing the difficulties, I would rather be crushed with the enemy than abandon my faith and dignity." Speaking of the last sentence, Xi Ya slowly stood up from the throne and watched Kafu quietly.
There are only two steps to the throne. Even if Xia stood up, she was only on the same level as the tall Kafu. However, at this moment, Kafu was in a daze, as if he wanted to really look up at Xia. This woman who used to keep pace with him has risen to the level of the empress he feared most.
Not only Cafu, but also many ministers and elders in the hall all had strange feelings, even Angelet was the same——The indomitable strength and courage shown by Shia are exactly what Black Yao didn't have before .
Cafu quickly came back to his senses and took out a sealing envelope: "I have seen His Majesty Xiya's determination, here is a letter from Her Majesty the Queen, please read it."
Stiller beside Shea took a few steps forward, took the envelope and handed it to Shea. During this process, Stiller had used four methods to detect, but none of them found any danger. After receiving Stiller's gaze, Shia took the letter and opened it. After scrutinizing it for a while, her eyes suddenly became a little sharper. With a "huh", a black flame ignited in her hand, and the letter was instantly burned.
This move in front of Cafu was obviously very unfriendly. Judging from Shia's expression, the letter should contain quite excessive content. In any case, Shea is the Queen of the Fallen Angel Empire after all, and her humiliation is the humiliation of the entire empire. Whether it is genuine anger or a fake gesture, almost everyone shows unkindness towards Kafu and Celine, as if With just one order, these two emissaries of the Shadow Empire will be wiped out.
That invisible pressure made Celine show a trace of fear, and Kafu remained unchanged: "Your Majesty, I did not know the specific content of this letter beforehand, but I just came to your country to negotiate with the sincerity of the Shadow Empire. I will At that time, His Majesty Catherine had specially instructed that after His Majesty Xiya read the letter, I have two options. First, return to the Shadow Empire immediately; second, stay and continue to discuss cooperation matters. Now please His Majesty Xiya Give me a choice."
This choice was actually given to Shia by Catherine, but Cafu's wording was very euphemistic, and it became Shia's choice for him as an envoy. If Kafu is asked to go back immediately, it will definitely mean that the talks have collapsed, then it is very likely that the Fallen Angel Empire will really prepare for a tough war, which is obviously not the original intention of the Fallen Angel Empire.
"Her Majesty Catherine's appetite is not small..." The light in Xi Ya's purple eyes changed, she took a deep breath, sat down slowly, and said indifferently: "However, since the envoy is here to negotiate, before the result is determined, many Everything is uncertain, so we can sit down and talk about it. It’s getting late now. General Cafu and Ms. Celine must be exhausted after traveling all the way. Please go back to the Royal Hotel to rest. I will hold a banquet to entertain people from the Shadow Empire friend."
When the ministers and elders on both sides heard the first sentence, they had vaguely guessed that Catherine must have made a request that touched Shia's bottom line, such as ceding the Dark Moon territory, but Shia quickly recovered her composure and planned to sit down. Come down and negotiate with the emissary of the Shadow Empire.
"Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness, then we will be disrespectful." Cafu bowed with Celine, and accompanied by the foreign minister, left the palace hall and went to the royal hotel to rest.
After the shadow came and left, Shea said: "Everyone, although Catherine didn't intend to fight us desperately, the strength of the Shadow Empire is after all above us. Once the war is really triggered under certain circumstances, Then, based on the comparison of the strengths of the two countries, the result is very likely that she will hurt me to death. On the one hand, we must prepare for war and plan for the worst, and on the other hand, we must also be careful to deal with shadows. Negotiation matters are determined by Stiller and Disjak are in charge, and Stebil, Angelet, Redotan, and Melotta are the assistants. The deadline for the negotiation is delayed first, and you can try to contact the two envoys and find out first. Then The Catherine the Great has a great appetite. If we really want to sit down and negotiate, we will definitely suffer as the weaker. How big this loss is, and whether we can try our best to rely on the route of mutual benefit depends on this passage. It's time to try."
Angelet and the others had restraints on Chiado before, but the negotiation is the most important event right now, which concerns the fate of the entire empire, so they dare not be too slow right now, and they all took orders to leave.
After the meeting, Xi Ya came to the side hall, where Chen Rui and Isabella were waiting for her. Chen Rui's current identity is only the deputy commander of the Imperial Palace Guards, and Isabella's identity is not suitable for public appearance, so neither He attended the meeting just now, but the two could see clearly from behind the hall, especially the scene where Shia burned Catherine's letter.
"What exactly was written in Catherine's letter?" Chen Rui is very curious about this matter now, and with Shia's calmness, generally speaking, he would not make such a move.
Xi Ya glanced at him: "Even you can't guess?"
"Don't think too highly of me. If the opponent is Catherine, I may not be able to count her out of ten." Chen Rui suddenly remembered those black eyes as deep as lake water, and his mind fluttered slightly. It had been a long time since he saw her. The owner of these eyes.
"You don't need to underestimate yourself, but Catherine is indeed a terrible opponent." Xia sighed: "But I burned that letter on purpose. It was unexpected. In the letter, Catherine gave me an amazing planning, this planning..."
"Is it... exactly the same as what we planned?" Isabella continued.
"It's more powerful than what we planned." Shea nodded slightly and sighed softly: "She has seen everything, including the desperate gesture I want to make. Now I am subject to the situation of the elder family. Her plan is, This opportunity that no one can think of, the plan to use thunder to take the opportunity to remove obstacles, as a condition, she can use a large army to build momentum on the border, and help me hold back or even solve Baroque and others, quell the domestic opposition forces, and let us Completely control the power of the empire! The hint behind this plan is that she can use this to deal with me in turn. If I don't agree, Catherine will also 'cooperate' and intentionally spread this plan and act accordingly This gesture shows that she and I will work together to eradicate the obstructing forces such as the elder family. When life and death are at stake, the elder family will rise up to resist. Then the imperial capital and even the empire will fall into civil strife. If she takes advantage of the situation and sends troops, even if I want to drag the shadow empire together It's hard to die..."
Isabella and Chen Rui looked at each other, saw the horror in each other's eyes, and finally understood why Xi Ya had to pretend to be angry and burn the letter.
Chen Rui asked, "What is Catherine's condition?"
Xi Ya took a deep look at him: "It's even harsher than last time, it's simply unacceptable, and what's more, she needs the talent of 'Chen Rui'. It seems that you are more popular than I imagined There are so many, even the most beautiful woman in the devil world can't forget."
"I have a good reputation, there's nothing I can do about it, 'the number one minister in the devil world'." Chen Rui scratched his head guiltily, with a vague premonition.
Isabella saw Chen Rui's expression in her eyes, and suddenly chuckled: "Actually, there are ways."
As soon as these words came out, the gazes of Xi Ya and Chen Rui fell on her face at the same time, and the intelligence head lady smiled sweetly, even through the veil, she could still feel the touching all kinds of amorous feelings.