Chen Rui, who left Hongguo Hotel, wandered the streets feeling lost.
He didn't know what happened in the woods in the Iron Fist territory, nor did he know that there was a lonely emperor walking in the rain. He only knew one thing, Catherine was never as close as it is now, and it was never as it is now So out of reach.
You are the only man who makes me fall in love.
If in the future you really want to fulfill a stupid wish by conquering the Shadow Empire, even if you succeed, you will only get my corpse.
Will it go further and further? That lonely shadow, even without regret...
Chen Rui was slightly sad, and suddenly he was taken aback, and stopped because someone was waiting for him in front of him.
If it was the first woman who left just now, then this was the first woman he fell in love with. In terms of appearance, she was not the most beautiful, nor in terms of strength, but she was his favorite woman.
"Athena..."
Ruby-like eyes stared at him, walked over, and gently took his arm in front of many people. Although she is already the supreme ruler of the dark moon and one of the three giants of the imperial military, in front of him, she is the original generous and gentle Athena.
She will always be cherished.
After walking slowly with him for a while, Athena said, "Is she here?"
As early as in Mount Sirang, he had confessed his relationship with Christina to Athena. Among his women, Athena was the only one who knew the name "Christina". Before Na, Chen Rui once had a woman from the Shadow Empire.
"kindness."
"You don't seem to be in a good mood."
"It's really not very good... because next time we meet, we are likely to be enemies."
"Sorry, I just heard Isabella say her name..."
Ini? Chen Rui smiled wryly, in order to deal with Xiaosan, did he not hesitate to instigate his first wife to go out? Don't forget, you are also a mistress.
"I should be the one to say sorry, Athena."
"Go home." Athena leaned her head gently on his shoulder, completely ignoring all the jealous and envious gazes in the distance.
"Well, go home."
The warm-hearted man held his lover's waist, and the shadows of each other joined together and walked forward.
After a few days.
The shadow empire, the side palace of the palace.
Lilith looked at the Queen Catherine in the distance from the window sill, feeling a little puzzled in her heart. As Her Majesty's confidant, she can feel that some changes have taken place in the Queen's body recently, especially after returning from a secret trip a few days ago, the number of times she looks into the distance suddenly increases a lot—in Lilith's memory of serving for many years, Her Majesty Catherine will habitually look from afar only when she has a knot in her heart.
"Lilith, you said, a woman can be met in a lifetime..." Catherine asked thoughtfully, then she seemed to wake up and didn't say any more.
"Your Majesty?" Lilith showed surprise, "Are you alright?"
Catherine shook her head, was silent for a moment, and said: "You and Teldila have always been the people I trust the most, and they are loyal. However, due to my negligence and selfishness, your relationship has been delayed for so many years. I'm sorry... Starting today, I'll give you two years off to enjoy the life of the two of you, and maybe you can take the opportunity to have a good descendant."
Lilith blushed: "Your Majesty..."
"Don't refuse, just treat it as a way for me to win over my subordinates. Teldila is a good guy, cherish each other, and have me backing you up, he dare not bully you, or in other words... don't bully him too much. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Lilith bit her lip, and said, "Well, please forgive me for being rude. Recently, Your Majesty has been different from usual. I dare to ask..."
"Don't make random guesses." Catherine walked down the steps step by step, "Now that the civil strife in the Blood Fiend Empire has just ended, although the first prince Aleus defeated the second prince Edmund, his prestige is far from that of Lei Chan's. Compared with the current urgent need for time to stabilize the domestic situation, the Fallen Angel Empire is also working hard to develop, unless Lei Chan is out of customs, or... Generally speaking, there should be no major turmoil in the Demon Realm in the past few years. Take a good rest for two years, this is mine Order."
"The one who deserves the most rest should not be me, but Your Majesty!" Lilith's eyes suddenly turned red: "For so many years, Your Majesty has been supporting this empire alone, leading the people of the entire empire through the most difficult time, one step at a time. Step towards prosperity and stability. I know very well how much His Majesty has paid for this empire, if His Majesty really encounters something worthy... "
"Lilith!" Catherine's voice suddenly became more majestic, "You have exceeded the rules! Now, carry out my order and immediately hand over all the affairs at hand to Xi Lu."
Lilith didn't dare to speak anymore, she bowed and retreated, and when she reached the door of the side hall, she received information from her subordinates.
Lilith opened it, and a look of shock flashed across her eyes, and she immediately returned to the side hall.
"Your Majesty, it's not that I disobey orders, but that my vacation this time... is really going to be postponed!"
The Palace of the Fallen Angel Empire.
Xia's expression was extremely serious, watching several urgent information that "broke out" almost within a day.
"The bloody emperor Lei Chan finished his practice and left the customs, and announced that the civil war incident was the rebellion of the second prince Edmund, and rewarded the eldest prince Aleus and the little prince Tevez who put down the rebellion."
"The retreating Edmund's army suddenly turned around and joined the elite army led by Gustav, the first general of the Blood Fiend, and went south to regroup in the Iron Fist territory. The Blood Fiend Empire fully mobilized strategic materials to transport them to the south. General George urgently mobilized troops to defend the fortress."
"The Blood Fiend Empire fully activated the western defense line, closed the passage to the shadow empire's Jergal Fortress, and sent envoys to the shadow empire."
Xi Ya looked at the ministers with the same dignified expression, and said, "Everyone, I need to hear your opinions."
Left Prime Minister Oliver said: "Obviously, Lei Chan's mobilization of troops this time is aimed at us. If it is not a bluff, then even with General George, it will be difficult for Warlock Fortress to block the attack of the Blood Fiend army. However, What puzzles me is that the Blood Fiend Empire has just ended its civil war and has not regained its vitality. How could it suddenly attack our country recklessly? Of course, just in case, we should not take it lightly. The posture to go."
Stiller, the prime minister on the right, agreed: "I also feel that there is something strange. The blood fiend's internal strife has just been quelled. It is impossible for Lei Chan to use all his strength against us at this time. If I guess right, the real purpose is to imitate the shadow The empire used the means at the beginning to propose conditions for cooperation, such as requiring technology for new things such as magic TV and rice wine, etc. But now the empire is no longer the empire it was when the Obsidian Rebellion was just quelled, and it has also formed an alliance with the Shadow Empire , I think there is no need to be afraid of the Blood Fiend Empire."
"Don't underestimate Lei Chan." Sarandi, the important minister of the royal family, shook his head: "What we have concluded with the Shadow Empire is only an economic alliance, not including military affairs. Once a war really breaks out, the Shadow Empire will definitely stand by and wait. Opportunity to benefit from it, we can only rely on ourselves. Although the empire's economy is developing rapidly and its military power is also recovering steadily, our overall combat power is still the last of the three empires. Three hundred years ago, I followed the White Night Emperor Joining the allied forces of the demon race to fight against humans, Lei Chan was also there at the time, he is the best at using surprise soldiers, I have an ominous premonition, I'm afraid this time, it's not a bluff."
"Don't you think this so-called 'premonition' is ridiculous?" Renters of the elder family sneered, "It is impossible to use this feeling of nothingness as a basis for national or military affairs! How can you be sure that Lei Chan must Can you do it? I bet Lei Chan is coveting our technology and resources, and the actions of the Blood Fiend Empire are just to put pressure on us, and the envoys sent to our country should be on their way!"
Before Luntus finished speaking, a guard came to report: "The envoy sent by Emperor Lei Chan to our country has passed through Fort Warok with the permission of General George."
Upon hearing the news, Luntus immediately showed a confident look, while Sarandi showed deep thought, frowning and remained silent.
At this time, in the main hall of the Shadow Empire Palace, there was also a fierce debate.
On the throne, Catherine, who had been thinking without making a sound, finally slowly opened her eyes.
"Order the first general, Bai Luo, to fully strengthen the defenses of Jergal Fortress; order the second general, Valen, to lead the Ruifeng Legion, to enter the southeastern Seg territory for military exercises, and stay away from the town of Leia for the time being; order the blood thorn flower lord, The third general, Kafu, will gather all the elite troops of the territory and the legion, and be on standby at any time."
All the ministers were shocked, and it was enough to strengthen the defense of the Jergal fortress. The "exercise" of the Ruifeng Army stationed in the territory of Seg and the gathering of elites by Kafu were clearly aimed at the Fallen Angel Empire. From this point of view, Emperor Catherine's Judgment is...
"I have a hunch that Lei Chan will definitely make a move, and he will make a move with all his strength." Catherine's black eyes behind the veil shone with wisdom: "Because he is Lei Chan. Mammon."
The word "premonition" is also the word, but none of the ministers of the Shadow Empire thinks it is ridiculous, because she is Catherine. Asmodeus, the number one wise man in the demon world, this "premonition" once saved the entire empire.
After the court meeting ended, the officials withdrew, and Catherine's orders were conveyed and quickly executed.
Leaning on the throne behind her, Catherine's gaze turned to the east, becoming distant and profound.
"Lei Chan, are you also aware of the threat of the Fallen Angel Empire? Do you want to nip this threat in the bud before it grows?"
"Sure enough, it is still so vigorous and decisive, but sometimes, directness is the most effective way... If I had been more decisive at the beginning, maybe the Fallen Angel Empire has been controlled by now."
"So eager to make a move... Or, your strength has already..."
"In any case, for the Shadow Empire, this time is a rare opportunity."
"The sky in the demon world is about to change again." Catherine stood up slowly, stroking the thing with her hand, "Will you come to my side?"
Obviously, the "you" in this sentence is not the same person as Lei Chan in front.
What those white jade-like fingers caressed was an exquisite gadget.
Good luck knot.