Vol 2 Chapter 15: New Hamel (One, Two)

It has been almost a week since the civil war in Ereponia ended. During this week, the re-centralized central government has indeed played a role. On the one hand, it has properly handled the vast eastern and southern liberated areas. On the other hand, it has also used various means to transfer power to the western Lamar State and other places. The old leaders communicated with the elite, hoping that they would recognize the reality and stop serving as a traitor to the empire.
In addition, there is another major event that has just happened recently. Earlier today, media from all over the world put such a news on the front page, and the battle was not lost. The civil war in the empire ended a few days ago. The chief of staff who served for the noble coalition in the civil war, Rufas Al Barrea, seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with the government representative, Prime Minister Osborne, and led him to form a new formation with the acquiescence of the imperial government. The "Recovery Army" composed of the leader of the old Kruchen State and a small number of co-workers he won in the garrison of the leader of the Empire, plus some young generals in the regular army who are eager to make achievements, went to Kross on the western border of the empire. Bell marched in with the intention of annexing the vassal states that had previously declared "independence", which led to a series of disastrous consequences.
The army under the command of Rufas is advancing at a rapid pace. Unexpectedly, the Imperial Army did not use their usual ground propulsion method, which is mainly chariot troops. Instead, it sent air forces, plus the previous civil war in the empire. The "Mecha Soldiers" put into service in China just raided Clospel.
The fragile line of defense formed by the weak garrison of Krossberg was directly skipped, the two sides did not fight at all, and the city of Krossberg was captured. The soldiers of the Imperial Army quickly took control of the major transportation hubs of the city and the administrative institutions of the government. All the members of the Closbell Council of Republic nationality were forcibly returned to the Republic of Kalvard. Facing the cold muzzle of Speaker McDowell, there was no resistance. He tearfully handed over the supreme power of Closbell. Bell-shaped city key.
The Republic of Kalvard, as another major suzerain in name of the Krossberg Autonomous Prefecture, cannot fail to respond quickly. It seems that when he learned that the civil war in the empire was over a week ago, President Rocksmith had anticipated this happening; he had just personally traveled to Altai and other cities in the southern part of the Republic a few days ago, and compromised by reaching a secret agreement. Next, temporarily pieced together an army dominated by the Republic’s air-ground mixed brigade, with the intention of attacking Clospel and competing with the empire for control.
At this time, it was time for the imperial army's new weapons to take off. In the mountains of the Tangulam Canyon, the Imperial Air Force, which was backward in individual combat literacy, suppressed the Republic’s airships by virtue of absolute numbers, while the mecha units launched the hunt for chariots. The main tanks of the Republic have not yet begun to be equipped. The old tanks are more like paper in the face of the wolves tactics of the mecha soldiers. They were all annihilated. A large number of soldiers were reduced to prisoners of war. Only a few air force troops barely escaped. There is a net all over the world.
Since then, the Republic will no longer be able to organize an offensive against Closberg in the short term. Even if Locksmith wanted to integrate the elite domestic troops, it would not be done in a day or two. The state of affairs that many people had anticipated, such as the heavy casualties caused by the tug-of-war and street fighting between the armies of the two major powers in the urban area, such as the scorched earth strategy excluding civilian casualties, did not appear at all-it only took a day, Rufas. El Barrea put down Clos Bell.
That night, Rufas lived in the Orchid Tower and made a speech through Daoli Network, saying that he would maintain the stability and prosperity of Clos Bell, and promised that the people would be better under the rule of the empire. Next, there will be a team of municipal experts, civil servants and engineers from the imperial government to carry out basic repairs and transformations to the city to adapt to the imperial rule.

"It's rare, Estelle, you can read the newspaper." A voice full of teasing and flirting interrupted the rare and quiet demeanor of the girl with two ponytails-she looked up and found the other party, who had usually pulled her horse face down. It's not Joshua, who gets along with him day and night, or Sister Sheila, who always likes to make fun of him, but it turns out to be--
"Koros? Why are you here?" The girl bounced from her seat in surprise, and then she hugged the gentle and noble girl in front of her in her arms. "You didn't mean to be preparing to participate in the beginning of the year." Court meeting..."
"Um... Generally speaking, the plan has changed." Koros-or Princess Kolotia, patted her friend on the back lightly, indicating that she was hugging too tightly, "Because the royal family I just received a contact from a special channel...because I thought that you might also be interested. I just heard that you are in the Wangdu branch, so I came to have a look."
"Even so, it seems to be a bit risky, right?" Joshua, who was resting on the second floor just now, naturally heard the movement. After going downstairs to see the figure of Kross was also an unexpected look-of course, seeing Esther In front of Er's seat, there was a spread newspaper instead of a sneaker illustration book or something, and it was even more surprising, "I thought at least Miss Yulia would be with you..."
"Oh...I'm so untrustworthy." A more undisguised joking voice sounded outside the door than the somewhat restrained and reserved voice of Kross just now--seems to be waiting for someone to ask. It. The person who came in with Estir's stunned expression was a middle-aged man she knew that she couldn't be more familiar with.
"Dad!" Sure enough, Estelle's reaction was naturally surprised and frowned. At this time, Joshua had already plugged her ears tacitly, "Why are you here too!"
"Oh... I have been working for more than a year now, and only one day a month in the military." Cassius Bright deliberately made a look of disappointment, "I applied to your Majesty at the beginning of the year. On this special holiday, Your Majesty agreed very graciously."
"Huh... really nonsense." Esther narrowed her eyes. "When Ming Mingling first came, Joshua asked you when you might be free to travel with a family. You also said that you didn't have time in the past few years. Yeah!"
"Why do you remember this kind of thing so clearly..." Cassius, who was seen through the lie all at once, had to take the lie back and whispered.
"Really... Dad, you should have come because of the royal meeting convened by the queen. As a military representative... it is the head of the Maddok workshop and the Mayor Maybell who will all attend." Joshua sighed. , Hurried to tell the truth before Estir further exploded her hair, "Speaking of which...what the is the...Kross said?"
"Um... It was actually a contact from His Royal Highness Olibate." After seeing enough of the family’s funny little theater, Koros also smiled and adjusted his tone, "It seems that the emperor Ukent gave him an order. He went to organize diplomatic activities to appease the impact and influence of various countries after the end of the civil war."
"This is a very important thing...especially for His Royal Highness Olibat." After hearing this, Joshua thought for a while and replied, "This probably means that the results he achieved in the civil war were not bad. ?"
"Yeah... But, for the time being, your Royal Highness will directly negotiate with Her Majesty’s representative." Cassius also curbed his casual ridicule of his daughter, and changed a serious style. "There should be special The mission of the United States is visiting...but that has nothing to do with your work. The news from your Highness this time is for Joshua and Estiel."
"Well...it seems to be related to "Hamel". "Speaking of this name, Koros's tone was as bitter as ever, but this time it was a little bit different. There was a touch of relief in her eyes - and Esther and Joshua reacted very much to the appearance of the name. Da, "He didn't explain the specific details, just let the two of you get there before early tomorrow morning, and then they will know about it. "
"But...but." Joshua's tone changed-mentioning Hamel always changed his mood, not to mention that the news that Kross brought this time was obviously not that simple. The time I went with Esther, it was also because of your Majesty’s intervention that could make the imperial government turn a blind eye... Your Majesty also said that in the future I am afraid that there will be no chance for a normal visit...
"Take this and show it to the officers on the border, they will naturally let it go." Kross, who said this, took out another undamaged envelope-printed on it that looked like a vertical saber. Little coat of arms, "This is for you. His Highness said that only you can open it. "
"By the way... when these two letters entered the country, because the recipient was the royal family, the military did a special inspection. But this letter could not be opened anyway." Cassius sighed. With a sigh of relief, after holding the envelope with a violent force-the paper twisted and deformed instantly, but it just couldn't open it. Then he let go, and the envelope that had become crumpled became intact again, "That's why it was sent to me, and I learned about it."
"What's this...is it a trick?" Seeing the seemingly thin envelope, Cassius couldn't tear it open after sucking, and Estelle was surprised again.
"I'm also very curious... But then I figured it out. Probably this letter was written by Heliga, and then a wonderful magic was cast on it. Only you two, as the recipients of this letter, To open it." Cassius shrugged. "You'll know if you try it."
"Is there still this kind of magic..." Esther with a shocked face took the envelope that Cassius handed over, and put her finger close to the tiny piece of tape on which the envelope was stuck. Then, tear it apart easily.
"Sure enough..." Looking at the envelope, it seemed that it lost all magic power in an instant, and then it wilted again, "Let's just see what he said first."
Everyone brought their heads to Estir's side-the latter did not push it, unfolded the letter, and read aloud:
To Esther and Joshua;
"Before discussing business matters, I want to explain this letter. As you may have guessed, it has been casted by a magic by me. Only by designating a specific object can it be opened. I did this to avoid this. The matter is known to others, although in the end probably everyone will know. Of course, I know that it will probably be sent to Liber’s security department for inspection first. I can imagine your security personnel racking their brains to open this letter. , Put it in a paper shredder and fire can not destroy its appearance, if they can accept the apology, please allow me to do so.
"You may be wondering why I don't use guided communication? Because I think my line will probably be monitored by the Imperial Intelligence Agency. I am not very good at guiding technology, so I don't want to take risks in this area. In short, you guys When you got it, you should have received a message from His Highness Oribat to you about "Hamel" at the same time.
"About "Hamel"... This should be considered good news. His Majesty gave Levi a pardon, announcing that his crimes in the empire had been wiped out. After that, he did not have to hide in the empire. Not only that, his majesty also specially awarded him the Medal of Honorary Knight and gave him a fief with "Hamel". He is now a landed knight of the empire, and for the time being a noble...It's not much different from before, just to mention it by the way.
"However, you also know the truth about the "Hamel incident." Regarding that matter, it is probably impossible to see the truth again. That would cause huge damage to the credibility of the empire, and the resulting negative impact would eventually affect the entire continent. It's just that the dusty "mudslide" statement seems to be able to explain it... Levi is now just as a lord to manage his own territory, clean up those dilapidated old houses, and clean up the rubble next to the tombstone for his sweetheart. That's it.
"In this way...you can understand that Heliga doesn't want to be known." Joshua sighed--about the final outcome of "Hamel", he also felt that this was acceptable, "But... Levi... ...Noble..."
"It matches his temperament very well. Rather, he is a real knight." Koros thought of Levi's handsome face and graceful demeanor, and nodded.
"There's more." Estelle turned the letter over—there were a few more paragraphs on it.
"The early morning of January 10th was the day when the reconstruction project officially started. Levi and I would like to invite you to come and gather. He found a more suitable place than the ruins to rebuild a village. If you can come, we can have a drink. In addition, Levi told me another thing about "Hamel". His Majesty the Emperor personally told him, and I also asked Lieutenant Reckett Arundel. This will be very important to Joshua. Please come and talk about the details.
"There is no need to worry about being stopped at the border of the empire. I have already received the privileges granted by your majesty himself. I can bypass the imperial government in many things and make my own decisions. You come directly...Of course, you can also bring people who want to meet. Friends come over, but don’t bring too much. If the movement is too big, it’s not good. You can make your own decisions.
"Looking forward to seeing you then. Helika.
"Pattern: Please be sure to bring Ling here. I want to see her."
"Puff..." After reading the last sentence, everyone couldn't help laughing. "He... really didn't hide it at all."
"Yeah... The last time Ling told me about it, I have been reluctant to accept it. It just so happens that this time I went to question him in person." Estelle pretended to be angry, "In addition...you have to decide what you want. Who to take. Joshua, do you have any ideas?"
"Except for Ling, it's up to you to decide." Joshua said, "I'll go to Wangli College to call out Ling. You can find someone who might be willing to go? I think it's better not to have more than three."
"Then it's so decided. If you have anything later, let's talk about it there." Estil nodded-she slowly understood what it meant.
As the person who knows Joshua best all the time, she understands how heavy the place "Hamel" is for Joshua. Now the deep chains are beginning to rust and break—even though Joshua doesn’t seem to have a definite experience, Estir has been able to empathize.
And Cassius on the side had a great reaction to another word-"Privilege Order". When he heard that word, his mind suddenly exploded nearly ten different thoughts; and after finally concluding that this was a fact and not a joke, he slowly began to realize that the essence of this matter really meant What's going on.
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