Peaceful Liberation of the Northern Alliance (3)

When Lutis finished his self-deprecating remark, Talleyrand and his companion once again suppressed their smiles.

"Prime Minister Talleyrand, we don't know his reply yet. Do you think... perhaps we should put the plan on hold for now?" (Lutis)

Upon hearing Lutis's normal yet important question, Krisha also turned his gaze to Talleyrand.

Knowing his own predicament well, the Prime Minister shook his head and said, "From the moment we chose this path, there has been no possibility of stopping or turning back!"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's reply, Lutis and his companion exchanged a glance.

"This guy is definitely beyond saving, but we're different. Maybe we can... (Krisha's voiceover)"

"That's a last resort, only to be used as a last resort. There's no need for it now!" (Lutis's voiceover)

The two men, understanding each other's unspoken words, nodded in unison, then asked in unison, "Then... Your Excellency, what do you think we should do next?"

"Hmph! Don't think I don't know what you two are thinking. But it doesn't matter, we'll see who has the last laugh!" (Talleyrand's voiceover)

After finishing his internal monologue, Talleyrand replied, "Although we don't yet know their answer, the plan must still be carried out. As for the final decision, that's up to them!"

"So this guy's planning to use us to take control of the Kingdom of Auriel? (Lutis's voiceover)"

"Hmph! In the end, who gets the Kingdom of Auriel isn't up to him to decide! (Krisha's voiceover)"

After exchanging glances again, Krisha said, "What if that person rejects our offer?"

"Then we'll divide Auriel up, rebuild the alliance, and fight that guy to the death!" (Talleyrand)

"Alas! It's come to this, there's no other way!" (Krisha, Lutis)

Auriel Palace, the King's Bedchamber, the Secret Room

"Oh? Is that really what they're planning? (Pallet)"

"Your Majesty, I heard this with my own ears, it is absolutely true!"

"Heh! Interesting! This is really interesting! (Pallet)"

After smoothing out his facial muscles and pondering for several seconds, His Majesty the King stood up, turned his back to the kneeling Black-clothed person, and said, "You shall immediately return to the Prime Minister's residence and continue to keep an eye on them, and try to find out their specific action plan."

"Yes, sir!"

After speaking, the Black-clothed person vanished into the Secret Room like a wisp of smoke.

"Hmph! Since you want to play, then I'll play along with you properly!"

The moment the cold snort faded, His Majesty the King changed into a new nightgown, then yawned as he walked out of the Secret Room and into the soft, warm bed.

Philiers, the headquarters of the Heavenly King Guard

"Your Majesty, everyone is assembled. We can issue the battle orders now!" (Mevajena)

Upon hearing Mevajena's words, Sordil slowly opened his tightly closed eyes and then stepped onto the command platform.

"Whoosh!"

After confirming that the microphone was working properly, His Majesty the King began his speech.

"My lords, I apologize for interrupting your leave and for making you come here exhausted to hear me speak. I must say to you all, I'm sorry!"

As soon as he spoke, Old Suo's body bent at a ninety-degree angle.

Upon seeing the King's reaction, the members of the Heavenly King Guard below the stage all had tears in their eyes. Immediately afterward, a series of cracking and popping sounds came from below.

"Your Majesty, is it yet another fool who dares to offend our Erus Kingdom?" (Zaka, Ralori, Pallet: Don't you feel any remorse saying that?)

"Your Majesty, tell us which fool is it, and we brothers will tear it to pieces for you!"

"Yes! Tear them apart!"

Tear them apart!

Tear them apart!

Hearing the roars below, Sordil straightened up and said, "Everyone, just now, we received an urgent message from Prime Minister Talleyrand of the Kingdom of Auriel. The message says that King Pallet Auriel of Auriel is preparing to mobilize the forces of the Northern Alliance to launch an attack on our country to avenge the Kingdom of Cushen."

"Because the other two kings of the Northern Alliance and Prime Minister Talleyrand do not want to be enemies with our country, they have sent documents requesting assistance, hoping that we can send troops to the Duchy of Veronica and the Kingdom of Kaelum to help them resist the attack of the Kingdom of Auriel."

"Because the situation is urgent and the mission is highly dangerous, it is difficult for ordinary troops to complete this task. Another group of the Heavenly King Guard is stationed at the border and cannot leave. Therefore, I have no choice but to recall you and entrust this mission to you."

After His Majesty the King finished speaking, a chorus of voices calling for battle rose from the audience.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will definitely complete the mission!"

"Your Majesty, you are so considerate. Knowing that we didn't get any military merits last time, you specially gave us another chance to make a contribution."

"Hehe! You're not the only one lacking military merits; the rest of us are eagerly waiting for them!"

"That is!"

"Ha ha"

"Ha ha"

After boosting morale, Old Suo issued the battle order. Immediately afterwards, the six Heavenly King Guard, which had been divided into two equal parts, were transported to strategic positions by Silver-White Light.

After doing all this, Old Suo turned and flew towards the palace.

Southern border of Auriel, the base of the Heavenly King Guard

"Old Hadessta, how are the preparations going over there?" (Old Suo)

Looking at his obedient son and superior in the Communication Magic Crystal, the Ice Dragon King nodded and replied, "Everyone is fully prepared and ready to set off at any time!"

"Okay! I understand! I'll go over and assist you in carrying out the plan once Philiers ' matter is settled."

"Hey! You naughty boy..."

Staring at the Crystal ball that had lost its display, the Ice Dragon King swallowed the words that were on his throat, then shook his head and sighed, "Sigh! Such a quick temper, I wonder who he inherited it from!"

After speaking, Hadessta put away the Communication Magic Crystal, slowly stepped out of the tent, and went to repeat what a certain villain had done not long ago.

In the Auriel City, at the Prime Minister's residence, in the Second Secret Room (the so-called Second Secret Room is another Secret Room besides the Secret Room where the Prime Minister and his entourage previously discussed confidential matters).

"What was the result? (Talleyrand)"

"Your Excellency is right. His Majesty the King has indeed planted a traitor among you, but I have not yet found out who it is."

Talleyrand approached the speaker, helped him up from the ground, and said, "Your mission is to lie in wait. As for the rest, I'll handle it!"

"Yes!"

"Alright, you should go back now, lest anyone become suspicious!" (Talleyrand)

"Yes, sir!"

Having finished speaking, the figure wearing a silver-white mask left the Secret Room and disappeared into the night sky. (For ease of distinction, from now on, spies sent by His Majesty the King will be codenamed "The Black-clothed person," and spies sent by the Prime Minister will be codenamed "The Masked man.")

On June 10, X767, two extremely imposing teams passed through the north gate of Auriel City and headed straight for the embassy located in the center of the city.

Not long after, the Prime Minister, having received the news, hurriedly went to the embassy and met with the two high-ranking officials in the group.

After exchanging ideas and learning the purpose of their trip, the prime minister immediately went to the palace to report this important news to His Majesty the King.

Auriel Palace, Council Hall

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister requests an audience!"

Upon hearing the report, Pallet put down his quill and shouted, "Quickly, invite the Prime Minister in!"

"Yes!"

A short while later, having received permission, the Prime Minister hurriedly stepped into the main hall.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"

"Prime Minister, please rise!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After standing up from the ground, the prime minister hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, His Majesty Lutis and His Majesty Krisha are currently at the embassy, waiting to discuss the joint defense with you."

"Oh? Is that so?"

At this point, Pallet stood up and shouted, "Men, arrest him!"

Upon hearing His Majesty the King's words, a group of guards rushed into the palace and bound the prime minister without saying a word.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing?" (Prime Minister)

Faced with the prime minister's questioning, His Majesty the King revealed a strange smile. Then, he walked up to the prime minister, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "Prime Minister, if you want to trap a turtle in a jar, you must first ensure the jar's integrity, otherwise you'll end up like this!"

"Ha ha"

"Ha ha"

"Unbelievable! Unbelievable! I've schemed for so long, and yet... yet... haha (Prime Minister)"

"Drag him away and hang him!" (Pallet)

"Yes!"

The next second, the prime minister, with a ferocious expression, was dragged away. Then, a heavy thud was heard outside, and the samurai who had left earlier returned to report.

"Your Majesty, it's resolved!"

Nodding in satisfaction, His Majesty the King then said, "Immediately notify the Defense Minister and the others to begin the operation!"

"Yes!"

After speaking, the warrior disappeared from the hall again, and His Majesty the King left through the back door.

embassy

"Dude, it's been so long without any movement. Could it be that our plan has been exposed?" (Lutis)

"It's not impossible; we need to be fully prepared!" (Krisha)

"Hmph! Don't worry, I've already given the orders on what to do!" (Lutis)

"That's good! (Krisha)"

No sooner had the two finished speaking than a series of explosions and shouts of killing came from outside the embassy.

Just as the two were completely bewildered, two soldiers in different uniforms rushed in, knelt before them, and shouted, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! We are surrounded by Auriel's army!"

"What? (Krisha, Lutis)"

Before Krisha and his companion could finish their exclamations, two more soldiers, their faces covered in blood, rushed in.

"Your Majesty, the offensive of the Auriel army is too fierce, we are about to be overwhelmed!"

In an instant, Krisha and his companion suddenly felt themselves enveloped by a... well, it could also be many giant nets.