Old Neil was listening with great shock, wondering what kind of horror story this was.
The empress didn't react much after hearing this, and replied calmly: "The premise is that the hero's mind is clear enough, but the key is to be invincible. If there is no power above the secular world, everything is just empty talk."
"Your Majesty is right. Now, let's move on to the second story."
Licinius admired His Majesty's understanding more and more, and continued: "On an island far away from the mainland, an empire was divided. The strongest warlock on the empire side was able to bomb the enemy from a distance of three kilometers, while the rebels had nothing but a group of alchemists."
He paused and said, "In the beginning, the rebels were beaten badly by the Empire and were about to surrender. Until one day, that group of alchemists developed something that could carry out indiscriminate bombing at a distance of ten kilometers."
The empress narrowed her eyes, revealing an interested expression.
"That thing is called a magic cannon."
Licinius spread his hands and said, "A year later, the empire surrendered, the rebels successfully entered the capital, and the old royal family and the old nobles became traitors and publicly admitted their crimes."
Old Neil finally understood what the boy meant by the two stories.
“Since ancient times, truth has always been in the hands of powerful people. If you don’t have power, what can you use to prove your point of view
Use your great principles? No one will listen. Others will just hang you on the street lamp and laugh at you. Only when you hold power in your hands will people hear what you say. "
He took a deep breath and bowed. "In the face of life and death, only the party that holds power is qualified to hold the truth. Thank you for your teachings, Captain Licinius. I have learned a lot."
When your life is threatened, if someone points to a deer and says it's a horse, you have to admit that he is right.
It’s okay if you are not afraid of death.
There are always people who are afraid of death.
If you kill all those who are not afraid of death, the deer will naturally become horses.
For example, the situation of the empress is probably the same.
As the first female emperor of the empire, her biggest headache was that her ascension to the throne was controversial. There had never been a precedent of a woman ruling a country before.
But if she possesses overwhelming power, then she will be the greatest emperor of all time.
Even Archduke Joachim didn't dare to fart again.
In the final analysis, fists are the hard truth.
"You mean, you hold in your hands... the power that transcends this world?"
The empress was finally moved, and a ripple appeared in her majestic and beautiful eyes.
"Given time, it can really change the world."
Licinius smiled and said, "Whether it's the monster tide that's giving you a headache, or the border dispute with the Kingdom of Loen, these are problems that can only be solved with violence. My personal force may not be a big deal, but if they try to play these fancy tricks with me, they'll be 20,000 years ahead of me."
He now relies on his immortal body and has the support of countless evil gods.
As long as you have enough resources, even God can be defeated!
"Besides, Dawn has completely pissed me off."
He said softly, "He summoned an army of monsters, so I will let him taste the power of dark alchemy. If he wants to use inhumane means, this time I will let him know what dimensionality reduction strikes are!"
"Dark Alchemy..."
The empress murmured to herself.
"Yes… "
Licinius smiled and said, "This is the way to the truth."
The last time he did divination in Gray Mist, he received three different kinds of guidance.
That is what is recorded in the Book of Truth, the methods of summoning the three evil gods and their respective powers.
The most impressive one is called the True Sage.
If we say that the power held by the Hundred-Eyed Evil God is divination and knowledge.
Then the power held by the true sage is - dark alchemy.
When Licinius stared at the evil god, what he saw was something that was enough to subvert the world. No words could describe his shock at that time.
He slapped his head and yelled!
The next one is you!
As I said, if you really die, you will be resurrected as a demon king and transformed into the strongest bulldozer.
If you can't die, then just get Dark Alchemy for free.
Licinius never loses!
"I understand."
The empress was silent for a moment, raised her white and delicate right hand and lightly touched the void.
No one knew what level of warlock she was, nor what kind of abilities she possessed.
However, a golden ripple appeared in the night sky, and a golden scepter, a symbol of glory and honor, floated silently in the void, shining brightly in the darkness.
"The Staff of Oath symbolizes absolute imperial power."
She paused and said, "Now I give it to you. As a night watchman, go ahead and do it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Licinius took out his own demon mask and put it on his face, then put on the red cloud and black robe of the Night Watchman, and then took the golden scepter floating in the air: "Please wait and see."
o
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Novia walked through the corpse-strewn streets and entered the civilian area.
After two hours of bloody battle, she was not injured at all. Her white military uniform was spotless, and even her boots on the ground were clean.
Only the iron sword he carried with him was completely stained red with blood, with a strong and terrifying smell.
"Dark magic? Nothing more than that."
Dozens of metal weapons were suspended behind her, including iron swords, spears, scepters, and shields.
All of them were spoils captured from the enemy.
Such a powerful scene stunned the guards guarding the city.
They recognized the girl's identity at a glance, and quickly opened the city gate and welcomed her respectfully.
"Um… "
Novia nodded with satisfaction, her silver hair fluttering in the wind, looking cool and arrogant.
This was the feeling she wanted.
Take control...
Above all else…
Instead of being manipulated and played around by that younger brother, which is humiliating and shameful!
"Klein and Moon should have escaped by now, right? A great priest and a great shield warrior, although they don't have much ability to kill the enemy, no one can do anything to them.
As for Stephanie, let her stay to protect the civilians, and let that bastard Licinius see clearly how powerful a fifth-level warlock is. "
"Otherwise he will always think that as long as he knows my secret, he can do whatever he wants..."
Under the respectful gaze of the guards, Novia walked into the makeshift camp.
Everywhere you look, you see refugees wailing and crying.
As well as military doctors and chaplains responsible for emergency rescue.
It seems that the rescue work was done quite well. I don’t know who was in charge of it, but he must be a talented person.
However, at this moment, she suddenly saw a familiar, lonely figure in the corner.
"Flan?"
For the first time, a soft emotion flashed across Novia's indifferent eyes, and she walked quickly forward.
The female knight with long cherry-colored hair was curled up in the corner. When she heard her voice, she raised her pretty face with traces of tears.
Novia was startled, her beautiful eyes suddenly turned cold: "What happened? Who bullied you?"
"Sister Novia?"
Fran's eyes were out of focus, and she said softly, "I'm so sad..."
Immediately, she threw herself into the other's arms and burst into tears.
Novia's pretty face blushed slightly, and she couldn't help but hug the girl, frowning and asking, "What's wrong with you?"
Fran cried and said, "I feel that I can never go back to Licinius..."
Novia's face froze.
Chapter 60 Everyone is Cecil
As Novia listened to the crying of the girl in her arms, her mood became more and more complicated.
Once upon a time, in the eyes of outsiders, she was a rare genius girl in a century. Her talent and appearance were definitely among the best in the empire. No matter where she went, she was respected and sought after, and her suitors were numerous.
There has never been a time to be a spare tire!
It was not until this moment that she experienced that feeling, as if cold icy rain was hitting her face.
“Wow, Sister Novia, I regret it so much. What on earth was your mother thinking? She actually used Licinius’s assets to support us, and even drove him out of the capital on the day of my assessment.” Fran sobbed, her face full of sadness and sorrow, and more of it was self-blame.
If she had been more resolute at that time, and had given up the assessment of the Knights of Light and chased after him regardless of everything, then the outcome today would have been different.
There will be one more person standing next to the young man.
Novia was naturally cold and would not reveal her feelings. She pretended to be calm and said, "Well... Fran, do you feel guilty about what happened back then? It wasn't your fault. You had already reached the critical moment of the assessment. Besides, you alone couldn't deal with the Valerius family."
She paused and said, "Even if it were me, I wouldn't be sure I could resist Father and Mother."
Fran said sadly: "But we betrayed the promise we made when we were little."
The promise we made when we were kids to be together forever.
Novia was not very good at comforting people, so she could only say stiffly, "It's okay. Li Xini is doing well now. I can help you compensate him. Let's... figure out a solution together."
As she said these words, her mind was full of the double-headed musket.
And the boy's evil smile as he pinched her waist.
I feel very uncomfortable.
Novia even felt like a bootlicker.
The girl I love is heartbroken because of someone else, but I can only comfort her.
hateful!
However, that's Fran's personality, there's nothing we can do about it.
I still have Irena!
"Compensation is a must, but with Licinius's personality, how can he accept it? Moreover, compensation alone is not enough. I was thinking, if I could give up my identity as a member of the Knights of the Holy Light and return to him, that would be great." Fran wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said softly.
Novia's body trembled, thinking that this was not okay: "But if you do this, what will happen to Irena? You are her best friend. If you are not in the capital, what will she do?"
Fran was startled and said softly, "Yes, how could I abandon Irena?"
Novia showed a satisfied expression.
But the next moment, Fran murmured, "After all, Irena likes Licinius the most."
Novia: “…”
o
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Licinius walked on the top of the city wall, looking down at the existing combat power and the number of refugees in the city.
Norn followed behind obediently, and said intentionally or unintentionally: "The one who was in the Holy Order Knights just now was Fran, right?"
Li Xini hummed: "Well, she has become the vice-captain, and she is rising rapidly."
Norn tilted his head and thought for a moment: "It's been a long time since we last met. She looks like she has a lot to say to you."