Frankie suddenly sensed a dangerous aura in the air.
She saw the frail, sickly Zenit say something to the guards beside her, and then the Zenit soldiers, who had just relaxed, suddenly became vigilant again. Their keen senses told Frankie that the other side seemed to have discovered their presence and was plotting a terrible conspiracy.
"What a terrifying woman. She truly lives up to her title of 'Zenit [ Ice Asura ]'."
Frankie retreated silently, cleverly using the cover of passersby to avoid everyone's sight, leaving no flaws. Like a fish entering the sea, she quickly disappeared into the crowd. In her last moments, the girl turned back to look at her father, who was locked in a steel prison van.
"Father, wait, I will definitely rescue you and make that demon pay a bloody price for his actions."
Back at the Chambord camp, Sun Fei felt more exhausted than ever before.
This exhaustion was not physical fatigue, but a weariness that came from the depths of his soul. So he walked around the camp with a gloomy face, without greeting anyone or teaching Inzaghi and the other five the art of assassination as usual. Instead, he walked heavily back to the main tent, lay down on the large bed in the side tent of the King's tent, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
The Chambord soldiers in the camp keenly sensed His King's depressed mood, and none of them dared to approach him to speak.
Even just minutes before, Princess in Distress Victoria, who was already the 'Chief Economist' of the Chambord camp and was extremely oblivious, excitedly brought over the account books, but she sensed the displeasure in the dark-faced god's heart. She hurriedly stuck out her tongue and then quietly carried the account books away like a mouse seeing a cat, running away in a panic and knocking over several chairs.
Even Victoria himself couldn't explain why, but now whenever he saw His Majesty the King with a stern face, he couldn't help but tremble, as if he were afraid he wouldn't even be able to stand up straight.
Three or four hours later, Sun Fei vaguely felt a sweet fragrance wafting towards him, extremely familiar. He opened his eyes and saw Angela sitting in front of the bed, her hands supporting her chin.
The girl's beautiful eyes, like two clear springs in the mountains in the afternoon, gazed at him quietly. A faint worry was on her face. Golden sunlight slanted through the skylight at the top of the tent, shining on the beautiful girl's face. Her long eyelashes trembled gently, scattering a patch of golden sunlight. A slight blink of her eyes seemed to tug at his heartstrings.
Sun Fei couldn't help but smile.
Looking at the near-perfect scene before him, his mood suddenly brightened, as if all his worries and anxieties had vanished in an instant, like a gentle breeze sweeping away the dark clouds and sunlight melting the cold snow, making everything beautiful again.
" Alexander, ah, you're awake! Huh? You smiled! You finally smiled, haha." The girl saw Sun Fei Sun Fei wake up and saw the smile on his face. Her breath was sweet as orchids, and a bright smile with a hint of mischief appeared on her face.
Sun Fei sat up and took his fiancée's soft, cool hand in his.
He recalled what the eldest princess had said at the palace earlier that day, and finally understood why this girl had been frequently attending those so-called high-society gatherings in the capital lately, and had even returned drunk a few times. Sun Fei had been a little worried that Angela would become addicted to this decadent and unhealthy lifestyle, but now he realized that Angela had been silently sacrificing for him all along.
Come to think of it, given Angela's mild temperament, how could she possibly like such a decadent place? Presumably, she has endured many scenes she didn't like these past few days for her own sake.
Sun Fei suddenly felt that perhaps he should give this girl, whose heart was completely devoted to him, the ending he had been hoping for.
" Angela, let's... have a wedding!" Sun Fei hesitated for a moment after saying this.
Clearly, now is not the right time. In three days, he must lead the [ Wolf Fang Legion ] to the Ajax battlefield, a journey fraught with bloodshed. Sun Fei is confident he can emerge unscathed from this storm, but what will the final outcome be? Can the Zenit Empire weather this impending storm? If the Zenit Empire ... what will become of Chambord City?
A long-awaited surprise flickered across Angela's bright and flawless face, like a pure white flower suddenly blooming beautifully.
But in the next instant, the girl quickly realized something, and her bright expression turned somber.
He lowered his head, then quickly looked up again.
She laughed happily, " Alexander, I know you'll be going to war soon, and time is too tight; there won't be enough time to prepare for our... our wedding. I'm so happy you said that... but I've always tried not to be a burden or trouble for you. Although I can't wait to become your queen, I understand that now isn't the right time, Alexander. I'm not as clever as Sister Tanasha, not as beautiful as Sister Paris, and not as capable as Sister Elena in protecting you. But I will always wait for you, whether you're the silly Alexander of the past or the king whom everyone looks up to now, I will always be by your side..."
Perhaps it was the first time Angela had opened up so freely, and as she finished speaking, she gradually lowered her head, her voice grew softer and softer, and her face turned as red as a ripe Apple.
Sun Fei said nothing, but pulled the beautiful girl tightly into his arms.
At that moment, Sun Fei felt incredibly lucky.
He vowed to protect all this beauty and never let the feeling of losing Krasic happen to him again.
Time flies like an arrow.
Three days later.
The thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed across the land, billowing dust into the sky. A vast expanse of long, dark banners blotted out the sun, and swords and spears gleamed coldly. The air was thick with the clanging, steely aura of iron and blood.
The vassal state legion [ Wolf Fang Legion ], hastily assembled in just ten days, under the command of its commander and first commander of the Ajax war zone, King of Chambord Alexander, embarked on its long journey to the battlefield after swearing an oath by slaughtering a white bull at the training ground in the center of the vassal state's camp.
Half a day earlier, the First Cavalry Battalion, led by Battalion Commander Shevchenko, Deputy Commander Čech, the Heng and Ha Generals," Kanute, and Hulk, became the vanguard of the army, setting off first and disappearing into the distant mountains amidst the rolling sound of hooves.
The situation in the empire has been extremely the Storm Riders over the past few days.
First, the two great empires of Eindhoven and Ajax declared war on the Zenit Empire almost simultaneously.
Then the Saint-Germain Empire chose to form an alliance with the Zenit Empire, becoming a staunch supporter of the Zenit Empire. Crown Prince Gilano and Saint-Germain's top general Pastore led two armies of 50,000 men each to support the Zenit Empire's southern and Eindhoven war zones.
According to the latest battle report released by the Imperial Military Department, the Ajax Empire has amassed 100,000 troops stationed on the border between the two countries and has begun a probing attack. The Twin Flag City, the most important town on the northwestern border of the Empire, is in dire need of attention, and the Ajax iron cavalry may capture Twin Flag City at any time and launch a surprise attack eastward into the heart of the Empire.
According to the instructions from the Imperial Military Department Headquarters, the first phase of the Wolf Fang Legion's strategic mission was to use a single legion to hold off at least three Ajax legions' attacks, ensuring the fall of the Empire's northwestern borders. Furthermore, when the time was deemed opportune, they were to launch a counterattack and penetrate into the heart of the Ajax Empire...
It must be admitted that this is not only an extremely difficult strategic task, but even a strategic task that is almost impossible to complete.
For over a decade, the Ajax Ironclads have been renowned as the strongest force in the surrounding empires, boasting exceptionally well-trained and elite troops. Coupled with the support of the Griffin Legion, known as the " Aerial Cavalry Hegemon," they have always been formidable, highly mobile, and swift in their attacks and territories, making them difficult to defend against and unpredictable. Even the ten most battle-hardened main battle legions of the empires have found it difficult to escape their clutches. In the last five years, the Imperial Blizzard Corps has clashed with the Ajax Ironclads countless times, suffering mostly defeats, which gives a glimpse into their formidable strength.
The Wolf Fang Legion had only been formed for less than three days. Most of its soldiers were unrestrained grassroots warriors from vassal states who had never experienced war. Their coordination was completely chaotic, and their organization was barely adequate. In the eyes of many, such a legion was nothing more than a rabble. To go against the renowned Ajax Iron Hoof was practically suicide.
"Be careful in everything you do. Delay as much as possible. Avoid direct confrontation with the Ajax. Preserve your strength. If you can hold off the war in the Northwest for three or four months, you'll have won..."
These were the words the eldest princess gave to Sun Fei before her departure.
Along with the package came four magic boxes, which were said to contain solutions to any difficulties encountered ahead.
"Hehe, come back alive! Actually, the Imperial Military Department doesn't expect you to defeat the Ajax. As long as you can cause them some trouble and prevent them from joining forces with the Eindhoven and Spartak, that's enough. So, if you can't win, run away; if you win, go back and fight again. Just keep them occupied. Hehe, if you encounter any difficulties, remember to send someone to tell me, and I'll definitely help you solve them."
These were the words the Witch Paris gave to Sun Fei before she left.
Four magic brocade boxes were also sent over, with the same explanation as the Eldest Princess. If Sun Fei didn't know that the Eldest Princess and Paris, the two most famous women in the capital, were actually irreconcilable enemies, he would have thought that this was a joke that the two of them had planned in advance.
Third update.
By the way, I'm looking for a few brightly colored cover designs, please. Thanks everyone!