If You Want to Indulge in Wine, Women, and Song, Then I'll Have to Wait for You at the Stump

The Holy Ai Lan Kingdom was a civilized world of knights, much like the early Angel Civilization. Its architecture leaned toward classical Roman styles, and its roads were clean, tidy, and free of strange odors. It clearly possessed an excellent drainage and sewage system.

For a civilization in the Cold Weapon Era to achieve this was truly rare. From this small detail alone, one could see the capability of this kingdom's queen—Ai Ni Xi De.

Traveling along the main road of Ai Lan Royal City and taking in the bustling surroundings, it hardly seemed like a place caught in the midst of war.

It was not that the common people in the city were heartless. They simply believed their queen could resolve every difficulty.

"Once the Devil Factor spreads, it is practically a catastrophic disaster for a civilization in the Cold Weapon Era. Yet this Holy Ai Lan Kingdom has managed to hold out against species infected and evolved into devils for nearly three years..."

Hua Zhen paused there and looked at He Xi beside him.

"That's right. The angels have been secretly keeping things under control," He Xi said, pursing her lips.

"Actually, for Ai Ni Xi De to rule a country at such a young age, her achievements are already remarkable by mortal standards. But for a god, they are far from enough."

"Since Queen Kesha calculated that she was the successor, then whether or not she truly becomes the Angel King in the future, we must cultivate her. Leaving behind some low-level devils that can be dealt with by cold-weapon swords and blades is enough to let her test her skills. As for the future, even harsher trials await her."

Hua Zhen had no objection to this. Although he advocated the Tiangong Unification plan, even if they