Chapter 196: chat

"It may not be a smooth sailing, but the success of the celebration is not only the contribution of the guerrillas and the Kingdom Army in calming the turmoil, but also the heroes who are able to maintain a sober behavior in the turbulent situation. Nominally, the purpose of this celebration is to bless my 60th birthday... But I hope that it will not only be limited to me, but will become a carnival for everyone!"
The queen's voice expanded through the guiding device filled the entire courtyard. When all the follow-up matters have been properly handled, the people who have been busy for a long time are finally able to relax. This dinner hosted by the Queen herself is the best place.
"Here, let me thank everyone present again. You are the true pillars and true friends of this country. Please put aside all the burdens of recent days and enjoy this rare celebration!"
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At the beginning of the banquet, almost everyone was immersed in the food and festive atmosphere. Fei was dragged away by Kross and Estiel and joined the girls’ tea party, whispering to the side, not knowing what she was talking about. Olivier was performing in public with a group of maids watching. The lute in his hand played quite well, but those exaggerated fancy movements such as fluffing his hair and glaring eyes were a bit spicy. God knows how he asked Mulla to watch and sneak out to attend the banquet. The queen herself is sitting on the rooftop in the center of the courtyard, surrounded by bigwigs in business and politics, and the atmosphere of the conversation is serious, obviously discussing political issues. The others were accompanied by their own companions. The guerrillas were toasting each other, and Jin and Wuxiang, who had arrived for some reason, had a chat.
"It's really a peaceful atmosphere...Thanks to you?" At the edge of the courtyard, away from the lively and bustling crowd, two men, one long and one young, were sitting on a bench and talking. The teenager asked such a question half-seriously and half jokingly, but the only thing a middle-aged man could repay was a wry smile.
"It's still early... you may have noticed that it was only part of their plan to instigate that idiot Richard to do this... Thinking about how many black hands are hidden behind this scene, I am actually a little worried in my heart." Sius smiled bitterly, opened the cork, and took a swig.
"Yeah...According to you, they are powerful enough... "Snake of the Body Eater"... This name always feels a bit confusing. Heliga gently shook the glass bottle in her hand. The difference was that it was not alcohol, but ordinary juice, "It's not that I want to flatter you." In the past few months when I came to Liber, I followed Esther and they saw a lot of things in this country. I know very well how hard it takes to deal with the troubles you have recently. But you seem to have just worked a little bit harder to deal with it... But the "association" still dragged you in the empire, and it dragged you off for two months. "
"Two fists are hard to beat four hands..." Cassius sighed, "It stands to reason that you may not understand these things...but forget it, you kid, you don't look like your age at all...too It's premature...You have already understood the imperial government's intentions, right?"
"Hmm... I can probably imagine what difficulties you are encountering." Heliga nodded, ""Iron Prime Minister"... That man has been trying to bring down the domestic power since he took that position ten years ago. Large and intricate old nobles. For this reason, he did not hesitate to vigorously develop modern transportation and guidance, persuading His Majesty the Emperor to expand the size of the regular army, and even after the direct invasion of the Imperial Army was defeated by you. Heliga glanced at Cassius, "Choose to use economic and diplomatic means to annex more than a dozen autonomous prefectures..."
"Yeah, I was about to ask you. You said he would use this trick to make a comeback and continue to target Libel?"
"Of course not. You don't know what to ask." Cassius knew the answer but asked it on purpose. Heliga could only give him a blank look. "Although Libel is strong, it is also the sovereignty of the industrial and commercial system. The country, there are those autonomous prefectures that are easy to move. Besides, the relationship between Liber and the Republic of Kalvard is good. If Liber is really pressed, it might become Kalvard’s excuse for war. Although very radical, he is not stupid and would not do such a thing."
"Sure enough... you guy, you don't look like a kid your age at all." Cassius blinked jokingly, "You deserve to be a student of Teacher Yun."
"Haha... I'm ashamed. I have followed Teacher Yun for more than a year, but then I didn't use the eight-leaf knife very much... Master Alside too, I followed them, just to learn how to control my "power" That's it. "
"This is the same for me. Abandon the knife and use the stick... When I first made the decision, Teacher Yun was also worried for a while. However, after I could use the stick to use the "spiral" principle, the teacher stopped. Letters hit me all day. As long as you have a good life, the teacher will be very pleased. Of course, that Yarside... I remember, he seemed to be called the "Swordsmith of Light", I am afraid he thought so too. "
"Really...Ah, we seem to be a little off topic." Heliga said, "Continue with the topic...In order to develop domestic power, the Prime Minister must eliminate some interfering factors... and the Guerrilla Association is obviously being targeted. That's it."
"Yeah... Various policy interference and blockades are not to be mentioned... Not to mention that even the noble factions are encircling and suppressing the Association... This has also led to the decline of the guerrilla talent in the empire. This time something like this happened, his subordinates That group of people, but they have the opportunity to take advantage of this big fuss. Maybe, from now on, the Guerrilla Association will be removed from the Empire."
"If you return to the army, you will have to worry even more." Heliga murmured, "The purpose of "association"...maybe it is really "Ring of Radiance." This kind of existence is worthy of their energy... Although it is a bit strange to say that, you can understand what I mean? "
"Yeah...it's terrible to think about it. I..." Cassius was about to continue to say something when a guard soldier came to the two of them: "I found it, Brigadier General... Your Majesty has something to do. See you."
"Look, it hasn't been easy for long." Cassius smiled bitterly and stood up.
"It's okay, you go." Heliga nodded, "I know enough... it was just a small chat."
Cassius is gone. Heliga was the only one sitting in the corner, thinking quietly.
"It's a "Sword Saint"...provides a lot of information that I don't know... The story behind the adoption of Joshua back then... The name "The Snake of the Body" and the traces of their activities... Alas, the more you think so , The more I feel that this is a difficult opponent to defeat. but……"
Looking into the distance, Fei, who was eating tea and talking to Esther and the others, said, "Anyway...if you come to ruin my...and her life...and according to what Cassius said Look, sooner or later their conspiracy will also affect the empire and...everyone I care about..."