The sun is warm and the breeze is blowing.
The camphor tree in the courtyard is lush and lush, and a white figure can be vaguely shuttled among the branches, making provocative calls to Ke Lin on the balcony from time to time. It is the long-tailed kite that did not scare away just now.
Of course Colin didn't bother to pay attention to a bird's provocation, and was thinking carefully about what Queen Midella said just now.
Although Ke Lin had long listed Queen Midella as an untrustworthy person, but in this matter, Ke Lin felt that the other party should not deceive him.
After all, the interests of the two are the same at this time.
Moreover, Colin is more willing to observe a person's actions than words.
Queen Midella's choice to stay away from Yulong City at this time probably also shows her pessimistic expectations for this operation in the northern border.
And she also knew that she couldn't make the angry Marquis Garcia give up this operation, so she could only choose to be wise and protect herself.
The admonition that Queen Midella just said was probably the last sliver of expectation, to see if Colin could create a miracle.
Although Ke Lin didn't trust Queen Midella, the pessimism shown by the other party made him vigilant.
Maybe it's time to readjust the strategy...
Colin walked towards his room while thinking.
Perhaps because he was immersed in his own thoughts, Colin didn't notice the strangeness in the room immediately, until the other party took the initiative to speak, he was surprised that there was an extra person in the room!
"You are Colin Angelet?"
Colin was horrified, and his muscles tensed instantly.
At the long table in the middle of the room, a strange woman was sitting at some point!
She was wearing a gorgeous fine gold armor, and the intricate magic patterns carved on it showed its extraordinary value. Her long white hair was loosely let down. She held her chest with one hand and rested her cheek on the other, looking at Colin lazily. .
Although the other party did not show any hostility, Ke Lin felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy and did not dare to relax at all.
This is a woman with an extremely beautiful appearance. Her skin is smooth and delicate, her hair is even and uniform, and every curve on her body conforms to the definition of perfection.
But it was too perfect, too perfect to be a mortal.
Queen Midella, who had just parted with Colin, also had an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura, but it couldn't make Colin feel ashamed, but now this strange woman who mysteriously appeared in his room exudes a kind of heavenly spirit all over her body. The majesty of the brilliance makes people unable to look directly at it.
Colin only felt this feeling from two people—Prince Lehi and the previous Duke of St. Hilde!
Even Mr. Yu, perhaps because he has not yet fully controlled the new body, cannot bring such pressure to Colin.
Therefore, the identity of the woman in front of him is ready to be revealed.
"Yes, Duke St. Grian, I am Colin Angelet. I didn't expect you to come here. I am really flattered."
Colin suppressed the various thoughts constantly surging in his heart, and bowed respectfully, avoiding the dazzling gaze like the sun.
"Count Angelet, do you know why I came here?"
Colin lowered his head, his thoughts turned sharply.
His first reaction just now was that the Pope actually asked the Duke of St. Grian to stop the northern army from approaching, but then he realized that something was wrong—
The time is wrong.
Here, Cardinal Mensay has just met Colin. Based on the time, Cardinal Nopton, who set off at the same time as him, should have just arrived in the western region at the earliest. Even if the Duke of St. Grian can fly, it is impossible. Come to Silver Fox City so soon.
Moreover, Queen Midella also said that there was a great conflict between Cardinal Nopton and the Duke of St. Grian, and it was also a question of whether she could be moved.
It is estimated that when Pope Gregory sent Cardinal Nopton to the western region, he did not expect him to really invite the Duke of St. Gerian to mediate, but just wanted to drive this person who threatened his status out of Yulongcheng , so as not to make some people in the church think that they shouldn't have.
If you think about it this way, the Duke of St. Gerian can only come to Feiyan's collar on his own initiative.
But the problem is that the attitude of the western border has always been neutral. It is neither leaning towards the church like the southern border and the former eastern border, nor is it the hard-core anti-church forces like the northern border and the royal family.
Facing the greatest enemy of the Glorious Empire—the orcs, the western region must gain the support of all forces as much as possible.
Therefore, the St. Grian's family has always pursued a policy of neutrality, and has a good balance between the royal family and the church.
That being the case, the Duke of St. Grian shouldn't be so active to stand up at this time, let alone come to the Crimson Flame Territory to look for Colin.
unless…
Colin's heart sank, and he said, "My lord, is there any definite movement from the orc empire?"
The Duke of St. Grian raised his eyebrows, and praised: "No wonder you can rise so quickly in such a short period of time, your brain is so fast. That's right, my sentry to investigate the Orc Empire has officially sent troops, and it is estimated that you will At the end of March, they crossed the Tianduan Mountains and entered the Western Territory.
So, this farce should be over. "
Hearing this news, Colin also felt heavy in his heart.
I thought that the orc empire would not invade so soon, but I didn't expect that this group of manic orcs would rush to kill them before the winter was completely over.
The snow on the Tianduan Mountains probably hasn't completely melted yet.
"Lord Duke St. Grian, this may seem like a farce to you, but it is a disgrace to us northerners!" Colin's tone suddenly became tough, "Gregor the Blasphemer Rui's crimes cannot be forgiven, so unless the church agrees to our request, the 200,000 northern army and 30 million northern citizens will not agree to reconciliation!"
The Duke of St. Grian looked at Colin seriously, and said:
"Tell me about your request."
Colin cleared his throat and said forcefully, "We have two demands. First, Gregory must abdicate! Second, the Northern Diocese must be independent!"
"No. Such conditions are too much." Duke St. Grian frowned immediately, "Count Angelet, if you really want to reconcile, you shouldn't make such unrealistic demands."
Colin didn't speak anymore, just lowered his head, expressing his attitude in silence.
He knew very well that although the Duke of St. Grian may not be on the side of the church, he would not help the northern border fight for the best interests for no reason.
She just wanted to end this dispute as soon as possible.
Therefore, Colin had to show appropriate toughness in order for Duke St. Grian to put pressure on the church.
Seeing that Colin refused to back down, the expression on Duke St. Grian's face gradually froze.
It was as if substantial pressure circulated in the small space, making Colin seem like a mosquito imprisoned in the amber, almost suffocating.
(end of this chapter)