Rays of fire like meteorites tore through the sky.
Such a big hill, with so many enemies, and they just disappeared like that!
The soldiers drew their swords and looked around in confusion, not knowing what to do in the bleak wind.
"What are we here for?" someone asked blankly.
"I don't know. The enemy is probably dead. What should we do next?"
An officer scratched his head and said, "We can't go to the enemy's grave to dance, can we?"
People looked at the huge steel cannon emitting smoke on the top of the city and began to wonder what the hell it was.
This might be the easiest victory they have ever won in their lives.
They were still in the base and hadn't left when the home opposite them was bombed.
Joy is certain, but there is also a hint of daze and confusion.
Apart from that, it actually contains a little bit of humiliation!
At this time, a senior general walked out of the conference room and said, "Now, go back to the camp immediately to rest and conserve your energy. We will have dinner in two hours and go to bed in four hours!"
Then the soldiers understood.
Oh, it turns out they came here in a hurry to sleep!
o
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"From today on, the captain's name should alarm the entire empire, right?"
"What name did you say?"
"Whether it's Xiao or his real name, many people in the camp are discussing this matter now."
"Yes, you said that a genius like the captain only appears once in a thousand years. Why does his Valerius family dislike him so much? Are they blind?"
Tria was indignant: "How can a person like the captain be a waste?"
Now in the military camp of the ancient city of Hera, every soldier is discussing the so-called Titan cannon.
Along with it was its creator, Valerius Licinius.
This is a weapon that changed the history of world wars and will surely be recorded in human history.
However, no one would have thought that the abilities displayed by this genius alchemist, who was known as a national treasure, were just the tip of the iceberg, whether it was the clay bomb or the Titan cannon.
Even alchemy is just a side job for others.
"That's the captain's business. Let's not speculate and just carry out the mission he gave us. Before daybreak, we have to select all the best archers in the army and test their talents."
Hayden said seriously, "It is said that the captain has developed a new type of weapon and is going to give it to them to use. It seems that he is planning to set up a special operations force."
Tria's eyes widened in surprise: "Another new weapon? So fast!"
You are worthy of being the captain!
She showed an excited expression and hurried to the armory.
At this moment, Noren sat quietly beside him, listening silently with a calm expression.
In fact, she knew a long time ago that the young master was definitely not an ordinary person.
Besides the fact that he had no magical talent, he really had too many things hidden.
Whether it is business or alchemy.
To put it bluntly, the four-member team in the royal capital were actually hindering the young master's progress.
If it weren't for them, the young master would have soared to fame long ago.
Without their young master, they are just like everyone else.
Just then, a strange yet familiar voice sounded behind her.
"No, Noren?"
When Norn heard the voice, he turned his head expressionlessly and saw the female knight with long cherry-colored hair.
When she saw her acquaintance again, there was no fluctuation in her eyes, only indifference and alienation.
It was as if I was seeing a stranger.
"It's really you."
Fran showed a surprised expression and couldn't help saying, "Captain Red Dragon asked us to patrol near the command room to protect His Majesty's safety. Why are you here? I heard many soldiers in the camp talking about Licinius. Is he an alchemist again? Is he really the one who developed the Titan Cannon?"
This afternoon, when the sound of thousands of cannons roared, she was completely shocked.
It took me a long time to come back to my senses and I asked my colleagues about the situation.
It was not until she unexpectedly learned that the legendary Titan Cannon, a weapon said to be capable of rewriting the history of war, was actually created by that young man that she felt truly happy from the bottom of her heart.
Licinius indeed.
Neither the soy sauce of that year nor the clay bombs that came later were coincidences.
The appearance of the Titan Cannon just proves his talent.
"The Titan Cannon was indeed developed by the young master."
Noren glanced at her and said calmly, "But he didn't become an alchemist."
Fran was stunned: "What? Didn't you become an alchemist?"
Norn tilted his head and said, "Why are you so surprised? Back then, the recipe for making soy sauce was stolen by Madam Valerius and given to Irene. Even the assessment quota that originally belonged to him was taken away. Don't you know? What alchemists need most is money, and the funds he worked hard for over the years were also given to you and Irene."
She paused. "And you actually asked me why he didn't become an alchemist? Don't you know the reason very well? Who took his money, and who enjoyed it?"
Fran turned pale for a moment: "I'm sorry, I didn't know at the time..."
"Well, you didn't know that at first."
Norn said calmly, "But you found out later, didn't you? So what did you do? You still kept calling her Madam Valerius and dear little Elle, got along well with the Valerius family, and used the young master's funds with peace of mind, didn't you?"
This usually cold and indifferent iceberg girl rarely speaks so much.
It has never been so mean.
Every word hurts the heart...
"I… "
Fran seemed to be hurt by her gaze and lowered her head in silence.
She didn't know how to refute.
On the one hand, they are childhood sweethearts, people I have admired since childhood.
On the other hand, the Valerius family did take very good care of her.
She was caught in the middle, not knowing what to do.
"Noren... Actually, I have always felt very ashamed of you."
Fran pursed her red lips and said softly, "Please believe me."
Norn did not doubt it, but asked in return: "Why do you feel guilty?"
Fran was stunned: "Because..."
"Because you know in your heart that what you did was unfair to him."
Norn said indifferently: "You abandoned him. You couldn't bear to leave the Holy Light Knights that you worked so hard to get into, so you came late on the day he was expelled from the capital. Although the young master would not want you to give up the test to see him, after all, you can't change anything, and it's useless to come."
Fran's red lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something.
"But I have to tell you, do you really think you were admitted to the Holy Light Knights because of your talent?"
Norn said coldly, "Maybe, but during the assessment, wasn't there an examiner who always took good care of you? She said she was from the same town as you and gave you a lot of help, even magic resources? Yes, that person was bribed by the young master, and he really hoped that you could have a good future."
boom!
Fran was stunned, as if struck by lightning for a moment.
"You know what? At that time, his assets had already been transferred to the Valerius family."
Noren said, "But he is still willing to help you and Irena, because he regards you as companions, but how do you treat him? It's been ten months, why haven't you received even a letter?"
Fran's eyes were out of focus, full of disbelief.
She really wanted to say that she didn't dare to write the letter because she felt guilty.
But saying this won't change anything.
Perhaps she knew clearly in her heart that she had made a choice between her future and that young man.
Perhaps she had thought about doing everything she could to compensate that boy in the future.
But now, it's too late.
"In fact, whether it's me, you, or Irena, we are just stumbling blocks that hinder him."
Noren said lightly: "Without him, we are nothing."
Fran took a few steps back, her pretty face pale and her eyes empty.
"but… "
Norn changed the subject and smiled silently: "I am also very grateful to you and Irena, because you two gave up, now the young master is mine alone, and no one will snatch him from me anymore."
Fran: “…”
"When he was in school, he would occasionally sleep on Irena's legs, but now we sleep together every day, in the same bed, every day."
Norn said expressionlessly, "You used to bring lunch to the young master, right? Now I am the only one who can cook three meals a day at home. In fact, in my opinion, you two have always been an eyesore. Why don't you just keep the status quo and stay away from the young master?"
She said seriously, "What you owe him, let me double it up for him. I can be his teammate, maid, or lover."
This is the real fatal blow.
Fran was like a defeated dog, kneeling on the ground weakly, holding the sword.
"So this is ah… "
She murmured, "I thought you were so arrogant that you wouldn't do such things."
"I may be a bit arrogant, but there are some things I still think about."
Norn tilted his head and smiled like an iceberg melting. "When I was very young, I decided to marry him and give birth to a baby for him. Unfortunately, even though we have been sleeping in the same bed for so long, he never forced me... Even though he knew I would symbolically resist, he should have known that I would not refuse his request, right?"
o
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Above the city wall, yellow sand filled the sky.
The empress put her hands behind her back, staring at the collapsed mountain in the distance, her eyes full of meaning.
"The power of this Titan Cannon is even stronger than you described, Lord Licinius."
She suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but said, "Are you sure you can use such a powerful dark alchemy without paying any price? I am a little worried."
"Don't worry, there are no side effects."
Li Xini shrugged, it was nothing more than a little life.
The last thing I lack is life.
"are you sure?"
The empress suddenly came closer and stared at him, her breathtakingly beautiful face so close at hand.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Licinius's eyes twitched. He wished that this dark alchemy could kill him.
"That's good… "
The empress retracted her gaze and said calmly, "Your father's expression was very interesting today. Did you see it?"
Li Xini sighed, "Yes, I saw it, but I really didn't expect it. I wanted to give the Iron Cannon to Xiao, but you sold me out."
The empress snorted coldly: "You are my person, why do they look down on you? Not even your father. Maybe you think that I am a snobbish woman, and I treat you well because I am impressed by your talent and want to use you, but no matter what you think, I will do what I should do."
Li Xini smiled silently. He could feel that His Majesty really meant well to him.