Chapter 215

The war is still ongoing. With 50,000 Imperial troops, 3,000 Holy Blood Army, and 150,000 Northern Federation troops, Wildea is simply powerless to retaliate in its current situation.

Elvian was seriously injured, the core members of the Moonlight Knight Order suffered heavy casualties, and Monica was still in the underground prison. At this time, who could stand up?

According to Ryan's plan, forget about everything else for now, just take half of Wildea's territory first.

At that point, Elvian will have no choice but to submit.

The most troublesome one is actually this seventh-tier Night Knight. Just as the Grand Duke said, even if someone else were to come, they might not be able to defeat her.

If Wildea is truly destroyed, Elvian's insane revenge will be very troublesome, so Ryan's first priority is to make her submit.

Unfortunately, the Pot of Greed has limited effects. To fully utilize it, Elvian would either not resist, or one would have to find a way to absorb Elvian emotions. However, that guy is different from Haino. Haino's mind is full of lewd thoughts, while Elvian's is probably full of hatred. Even if you absorbed it, it wouldn't have the same effect.

Therefore, Ryan temporarily plans to start with the 'Best Sister Project', to build a best friend relationship between 'Avril' and Elvian during the kingdom's crisis, and to indirectly control Elvian by manipulating 'Avril'.

Of course, the main reason is Wilder's presence. His playing style is a multi-faceted offensive approach, followed by fierce attacks!

Elvian, you don't want 'Avril' to be bullied, do you?

"Your Grand Duke, thank you for your hard work this time."

"This is nothing, but I have to return to the Western Territory in the next few days. Macaos sent a battle report that the Western Barbarian Army seems to be making moves."

"Yeah, I know... They're leaving anyway, shall we give each other a hug?"

"Hmm... hmm?! Ryan, what are you going to do... goo!"

Magana went from initially resisting to gradually accepting it, and then being picked up and the sounds of their thrusting soon echoed in the room.

From being hugged from the front to being hugged from behind, Magana's petite body was manipulated at will, and the deep thrusts from high and low positions made her feel as if her whole belly was being filled!

The Power of Desire was working silently, without even Ryan realizing it. He only knew that the Grand Duke was truly amazing!

"Wait, wait a minute, Ryan! It's too full! It's too full!"

"Stop right now! Something's going to go wrong!!!"

"Ah!—!~~~"

As Ryan had predicted, Wildea, having lost its elite Moonlight Knight, suffered a series of defeats in successive battles. Not only was it unable to contend with the Augustus Empire's army, but even the Northern Federation's 'scattered troops' were able to overwhelm Wildea's forces for a time.

The defeat was utter and devastating!

Sometimes, the outcome of a battle is not necessarily determined by the difference in strength between the two armies. Even the Wilder people themselves felt that they had no chance of surviving the attack from both sides.

At this time.

The Palace of Verdea.

The vast palace was completely silent.

Elvian sat on the throne. After a few days of recuperation, her condition had improved considerably, but the effects of the corrupting Power of Death still lingered. The power of the chosen one was indeed not so easily borne.

After a long while, she looked at Alfred and 'Avril' inside the hall.

"Teacher, do you have any ideas?"

Alfred sighed, "Even if we form an alliance with the Northern Federation at this point, they are unlikely to agree. Compared to Augustus, the Northern Federation, which has the secret support of the Gate of Janus, is a greater threat."

"You mean, our only option now is to align ourselves with the Augustus Empire?"

"This is the only chance." Alfred sighed. "Perhaps the Augustus Empire will be wary of the power of the Northern Federation. If we are willing to submit, then the value of Wildea's existence will be at least greater than that of the Kingdom of Lotte."

Elvian remained silent.

The implication is that Wildea has now been reduced to sitting at the same table as the Kingdom of Lotte.

Moreover, this requires the Augustus Empire to be 'kind-hearted' and, considering the threat posed by the Northern Federation, to give them this opportunity to pledge allegiance.

"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. If I hadn't been careless and been captured by Ryan..."

"Avril, this is not your fault. You had no choice in that situation. It was I who fell into Ryan's trap because I was too eager to win."

Elvian was already very grateful that 'Avril' was able to come back alive.

"We can only try to negotiate with the Augustus Empire again... No." Elvian's expression darkened. "We have already lost the right to negotiate."

"Yes," Alfred nodded. "August won't be comfortable letting Wildea develop unchecked. If His Your Majesty really wants to negotiate, he needs to be prepared. The Augustus Empire is probably..."

"They probably won't allow me, their Queen, to continue existing," Elvian said with a self-deprecating laugh. "If it were me, I would have done the same."

"Does Your Majesty have any thoughts?"

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"Ryan ...it's all because of Ryan ..." Elvian clenched her fists tightly.

Suddenly.

She thought of a problem.

"Teacher... tell me, if I agree to Empress Augustus abdicating the throne and then becoming her vassal through marriage, would she agree?"

Alfred was taken aback. "Your Majesty, you wouldn't be going to..."

Elvian laughed, "Ryan is Magana's man, Empress Augustus must be wary of him. If I propose a marriage alliance with Ryan, so that Ryan can 'marry' into Wildea and separate Ryan from Magana, and then promise to help her secretly deal with Magana... that Empress should be very happy, right?"

Alfred was stunned... Your Majesty, have you gone mad?!

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Chapter 139 Elvian: I will pledge my allegiance to Empress Vainay and avenge myself against Ryan! [9k]

Wildernessa has no hope left!

Although she didn't want to admit it, Elvian knew that Wildea's former glory would never return.

If we don't compromise now, then destruction is the only outcome.

Elvian knew she had made the wrong choice. If she had listened to Alfred and chosen to join forces with the Northern Federation to fight against Augustus, there would still be room for maneuver.

Unfortunately, she chose to move forward, blockading the Kingdom of Lotte and then annexing the Northern Federation, propelling the Wilderness Dynasty to its zenith.

If this choice fails, she will have nothing left.

Having lost the support of the Moonlight Knight Order, and with the Augustus army under attack, the Northern Federation could no longer agree to her cooperation.

Why bother forming an alliance at this point? Their massive army is attacking, and wherever they go, it can become territory of the Northern Federation. There's absolutely no need!

If it were Elvian herself, she wouldn't have agreed either.

Therefore, if Wildea wants to continue to survive, there is only one way—to submit to the Augustus Empire.

Because the Augustus Empire also fears the power of the Northern Federation, the presence of the Kingdom of Lotte, along with Wildea, can play a crucial role in both limiting and attacking the Northern Federation.

This was something that not only Elvian had considered, but Alfred had also thought of long ago.

But he didn't dare bring it up!

Because once this path is taken, it means the complete end of the era of Verdea, and it will become a vassal state of Augustus... although it is much better than being destroyed.

This kind of thing needs to be thought out and proposed by Elvian herself, and then the courtiers must agree.

Alfred never expected that Elvian would go even further and come up with such a 'bad idea'.

"Your Majesty, please don't! You are the pride of Wildea. As long as you are still here, there is always a chance to start over, no matter how slim..."

"Teacher, it's no use. Empress Augustus will never give us that chance." Elvian shook her head. "To survive, you must demonstrate your value; that's always been the principle. If I can help her deal with Magana, the Empress will naturally spare Wildea."

"That's not necessary..." Alfred sighed anxiously, "Your Majesty, you don't need to force yourself and ruin yourself!"

Elvian suddenly laughed, "Reluctantly? No, what I want to do most right now is to see Ryan again. If the Empress agrees, Ryan's expression will definitely be quite interesting."

Alfred shook his head inwardly.

He knew that Elvian was caught up in this obsession.

She could only be truly happy if she defeated Ryan, even just once, or in any aspect.

"Your Majesty, I will go and prepare for the peace negotiations."

Alfred bowed, knowing he couldn't persuade Elvian, and could only hope that the moon goddess would bless Wildea and help her through this difficult time.

After he left, inside the hall, Avril hesitated and asked, "Your Majesty, are you really going to marry Ryan?"

"Yes, I have made up my mind. Only in this way can we protect Wilderness."

"If it's just a political marriage, then... I'll go in His Your Majesty's place."

"You?" Elvian frowned. "Avril, do you still have feelings for Ryan ...?"

"Your Majesty, you have always been my hero." Avril raised her head and said, "You are the pride of Wildea. A moment's success or failure means nothing. As long as you are here, Wildea is here. So I cannot allow you to give up on yourself like this. Since you regard me as a sister, it is only right that I go in your place!"

Elvian paused, startled. "Hero... pride..."

Is she still?

A hero who almost destroyed the kingdom?

"Avril, thank you." Elvian sighed softly. "It is precisely because I consider you a sister that I cannot let you replace me. To Wildea, I am not irreplaceable either. On the path of the Moon Goddess faith, you have the potential to go further than I have. I have already lost, so I must protect you well, because you are Wildea's hope for the future."

She lost; she has no chance to try again.

But Avril is different. As Starry Knight, the strongest class on the Divine Path, as long as we protect her, maybe Avril can reach the Eighth Tier in a few decades!

The Eighth Tier is a realm that touches upon the divine realm; there are very few like that on the entire continent.

This is also another of Elvian's plans—to fully develop 'Avril'!

She was responsible for maintaining the status quo in Veldria and buying enough time, while 'Avril' only needed to focus on becoming stronger. Once she reached that level, the Empire Federation would become irrelevant.

With an Eighth Tier expert in charge, it's enough for Wilder to completely turn the tide!

Avril, you are the future of the kingdom!

With us sisters working together, there is hope for the kingdom!

There's one more thing Elvian didn't mention: even if they arranged for 'Avril' to marry into the Augustus Empire, they wouldn't accept it.

While Ryan is indeed interested in Avril, he is not qualified unless she is Princess.

You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; how could Empress Augustus trust her without showing some determination?

Besides, Avril so innocent, Elvian doesn't want to send her into the lion's den for nothing.

Elvian came up with a hundred reasons for this in her mind, but she refused to admit that she just wanted to take the opportunity to 'get revenge'.

"But..."

"Enough, Avril, my mind is made up." Elvian stepped down from the throne, walked to Avril, grasped her hands, and solemnly said, "The future of the kingdom rests in your hands!"

Elvian acted swiftly; with the army at the gates, she had no time to consider further options.

This time she was smarter; she bypassed Ryan and went directly to talk to 'Vainay'.

Empress, Ryan is Magana's man. If you send him to Wildea, wouldn't that weaken Magana's power? Moreover, I can secretly help you deal with Magana and consolidate your power. Why not?

As for the reason, it's very simple: it's a political marriage. As long as the Empress gives the order, what can Ryan do even if he has objections? After all, Ryan is just an earl.

On the surface, it's for the future of the Augustus Empire, so it's reasonable for the Empress to make this decision, right?

Elvian had even thought of a connection point for 'Vainay', unless 'Vainay' didn't want to suppress Magana, but... how could that be possible?

If it were Elvian, she would leave Magana to guard the Western Territory, but she would never allow the latter's power to grow too great.

Ryan is absolutely a prodigy. With his brains and Magana's strength, anyone Empress isn't an idiot can see how threatening this combination is!

Therefore, Elvian was confident that she could get 'Vainay' to approve her proposal.

However...

"Let Ryan marry you? No way."

Inside the hall, 'Vainay' shook her head slightly, "Elvian, are you trying to drag my empire down with you?"

Elvian was bewildered.

"Empress, what do you mean by that?"

"Do you know that Ryan is Magana's fiancé? If you were to marry him, given Magana's terrible temper, what do you think she would do?"