Dead silence…
Finally, the female head of the Xavier family said slowly: "Since General Cyrus has been seriously injured, is there any need to fight this war?"
The head of the Medici family nodded: "We will definitely lose."
Grand Duke Bern was silent for a moment: "This is a war that is doomed to fail. The Holy See will not stand on our side when we take the initiative to declare war. We will not waste our financial resources in vain to support a war that is doomed to fail!"
Grand Duke Constance thought for a moment and said, "From the perspective of apparent strength, it is indeed difficult."
The nobles said angrily: "Your Majesty, you and your Night's Watch are pushing this country into the abyss! Look at the man next to you. What confidence does he have? What ability does he have to win this war?"
This war is meaningless and is doomed to fail!
The empress remained silent, but at this moment she said softly, "Is it about time?"
Licinius hummed, then lifted the curtain of the tent.
Under the blue sky, you can vaguely see the mountains in the distance and the dark army on the top of the mountain. Because the distance is so far, they look like rows of black dots.
The nobles frowned in confusion, not knowing what he wanted to do.
"That is the first battle line where the soldiers of the Kingdom of Loen are stationed."
Licinius smiled gently and said, "My Lords, how about I perform a magic trick for you?"
In silence, Grand Duke Kosen couldn't help but ask, "What magic?"
The nobles were unable to understand what this behavior was.
"It only takes a moment to make their army... disappear..."
Li Xini's eyes were mysterious and deep. He raised a slender finger and put it to his lips: "Bang!"
There was a moment when thousands of cannons roared and doomsday came!
Chapter 86: Although I am very unhappy, I can't refuse
On the top of a distant mountain, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Loen had just set up their tents. The lion-men warriors who served as the vanguard were already impatiently sharpening their swords, spears, and shields, looking across the mountain with bloodthirsty eyes.
"When will General Crazy Lion give the order to launch an attack?"
"I can't wait to break through their defenses and enter Roma City."
"I heard that Roma City resisted the attack of the monster tide. I don't know how many people are left. If I don't like slaughtering the whole city, then my next target will be Florence."
The lion-men warriors are full of confidence in this war.
They had even discussed how to massacre the city.
This is the cruelty of war.
However, at this moment, they suddenly heard a thunderous sound. For a moment, it seemed as if ten thousand thunders exploded in their ears, making their ears deaf and buzzing.
"what sound?"
The lion-men warriors looked around in confusion, not knowing what was happening.
I don't know where such a loud thunder came from in such a clear sky.
"No, it's not thunder. Look over there."
At this moment, a lion-man general suddenly made a trembling voice.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and saw countless meteorite-like blazing flames rising into the sky from the east, tearing apart the sea of clouds above the sky, leaving horrifying burn marks in the air, and whistling towards them.
The scorching air waves evaporated the air, and the terrifying meteorite group brought with it a sense of oppression of destruction, unstoppable!
The lion-men warriors fell into collective silence.
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Sir, is it too late for us to escape now?"
The commander took a deep breath and shook his head woodenly: "It's too late, strike a cooler pose!"
boom!
It was as if thunder from the sky struck fire from the ground, and countless rays of blazing flames exploded on the top of the mountain.
Amidst the terrifying roar, there was absolute silence.
The world seemed to have lost its voice.
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Boom boom boom!
It was as if a natural disaster had struck. The roar of artillery fire sounded like a symphony of the end of the world. Huge mushroom clouds, wrapped in blazing flames, rose from the mountains, taking away the lives of those ants.
The mountains are shaking, rocks are bursting, and the earth is shaking!
All the grand dukes fell silent, some were shocked, some were stunned, and some had eyes exploding.
Some trembled violently.
Those who can become nobles and hold power in the royal capital are not fools.
Even without being there in person, they could calculate the distance from the ancient city of Hera to the mountain.
You can also realize how powerful this ghost thing is!
The top of the mountain was fucking blown down, and the people on it must be dead!
"What the hell is this? Is it a meteorite? Or a super high-level wizard?"
Someone swallowed.
However, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is definitely not the power of magic.
Because so far, there has been no large-scale magic in history that can be used over such a long distance.
Even if there is, it is impossible to launch so many attacks at the same time!
"Did you see that, everyone?"
Licinius opened his arms, as if a demon spread its wings behind him, and said softly: "This is my confidence and ability. Titan Cannon, a new weapon that will change this era. As the commander-in-chief of this war, I will let you see... a new era!"
Along with his voice, a huge steel cannon barrel was erected on the distant city wall!
They were chariots made of steel, looking as ferocious and terrifying as giant beasts, with a cold and sinister luster all over. On the top was a giant gun barrel of an extra-large caliber, emitting thick smoke.
Licinius raised his right hand and waved it.
As if indicating something.
However, the next moment, those giant gun barrels turned around and aimed at the conference room tent!
The nobles' faces changed drastically.
They knew that the huge cannons were not aimed at the tents.
But aim at them!
"This is the truth of the new era, the Titan Cannon. It is the ultimate product of magic and alchemy, and a strategic weapon that can dominate this battle. It was just transported from Florence last night, and this is the first time it has been put into official use. Of course, this is actually not that great, but it is enough to deal with the Kingdom of Loen."
Li Xini said calmly: "No soldiers from the Kingdom of Loen are allowed to approach within 20 kilometers. If they refuse to obey, let their mage corps give it a try."
This is not because he is being Versailles, but compared to the monsters like intercontinental missiles that can cover half of the planet, the Titan Cannon is really just a child's toy.
Although we haven't found materials that can support the manufacture of intercontinental missiles yet.
As soon as these words were spoken, the nobles became furious.
The head of the Medici family was shocked. "Ship them from Florence? Did your Majesty get the support of the Secret Tower? Or even ask them to make a batch of weapons specifically for you?"
Grand Duke Bern and his men looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never expected that His Majesty actually had the support of the Secret Tower.
However, how could that group of alchemists care about national affairs!
They wouldn't care if the empire fell.
Because alchemists have a lofty status in this world.
Especially the Truth Society.
Even if the Brentanian Empire were destroyed one day and Florence was massacred, the Secret Tower would be safe.
Moreover, when did the alchemical weapons in the Secret Tower become so terrifying
"That's not the case. I just happened to find a genius in alchemy. He helped me research the alchemy matrix that can produce this kind of cannon. I admire his talent very much, so I invested a lot of money to buy materials and commissioned that group of alchemists to help with mass production."
The empress finally stopped being silent at this time, and said with a playful look on her face: "Speaking of which, Lord Bern... I have to thank you for this matter. When we win this battle, you will be the well-deserved hero."
Grand Duke Bern was startled: "Me?"
The nobles all looked at him with confused eyes.
"Yes, it's you."
The empress said leisurely: "Because you gave birth to a good son, Lord Bern. If it weren't for the help of Valerius Licinius, I really wouldn't have the confidence to declare war on the Kingdom of Loen."
She paused, and said with a half-smile, "Including the clay bomb that helped Roma City resist the tide of monsters, it was also the work of your son. Lord Bern, your Valerius family has such a genius, but you hid it and didn't send it to me. If something like this happens again, I will be angry-"
All the nobles were silent.
Valerius Licinius.
It was an unfamiliar name that they had never paid attention to.
However, the head of the Xavier family subconsciously straightened his back and his deep red pupils shrank slightly.
Grand Duke Constance raised his eyebrows and murmured, "It was him?"
"Uh..." Among the countless projections, Grand Duke Bourne was stunned.
Nothing can describe his mood at this moment.
There was shock, realization, confusion, and incomprehension.
He rarely showed this expression.
"Licinius..."
Archduke Bern murmured, "How could it be him?"
Your Majesty is really mean.
Li Xini listened nearby and smiled silently.
He knew very well that His Majesty was standing up for him.
Deliberately throwing out his achievements to slap these nobles and the world in the face.
"His Majesty agreed to convene this Congress, not to invite you nobles to come here to make complaints, but just to ask you to contribute to the military expenses of this war."
Licinius held up the Iron Devil mask on his face and said with a smile, "Oh, by the way, I heard that the Valerius family is the richest family in the capital, and they are so financially powerful! Archduke Bern's talent for business is unprecedented and unparalleled. I'll have to rely on you to lead the troops to fight this time!"
Grand Duke Bern: “…”
The nobles' faces were frozen and they moved their lips subconsciously but no sound came out.
Because outside the tent, huge steel cannon muzzles were pointed at them.
Although I was very unhappy, I couldn't find any reason to refuse.
Because I don't have the courage.
"Of course, you can refuse, but I will not withdraw my troops."
Licinius's eyes changed. The teasing and playfulness disappeared, replaced by a steely will: "If there is a problem with the logistics, I will lead the troops to the capital as soon as possible. These 72 Titan cannons will play a elegy for the Brentanian Empire and all of you."
Chapter 87 I Just Need to Be Alone (Two in One)
When the mountain tops in the distance collapsed and countless mushroom clouds rose into the sky, the world was dead silent.
At the same time, the First and Second Legions of Glory, which had assembled from the border defense line to the ancient city of Hera, were now looking at the collapsing mountains in the sky, as well as the rolling smoke and mushroom clouds, and fell into deep thought.
Because the war was too urgent, there was not even a pre-war mobilization meeting before the two legions were dispatched. However, they had been stationed on the border and fighting the enemy army for two years, and countless brothers had died in the battle. They also felt ashamed and angry because the empire wanted to cede land in exchange for peace.
Now the empire has finally shown its courage and bravery, and has declared war on the enemy country in a domineering manner.
This once again ignited their passion. The moment they arrived at the city gate, they saw the enemy troops on the distant mountains. They were ready to die on the battlefield rather than let the enemy enter the city.
Then, they heard the sound of thousands of cannons roaring, as if countless thunders were exploding.