The Gaodan Plain, this fertile plain in the center of the empire, has always been a place fought over by various forces. After the empire split, it also became the front line of the war.

Shouts shook the sky from under the city wall. In the distant positions, cannons spewed out flames, and then the shells whistled across the sky and hit the city wall.

The sound of muskets firing was everywhere, and occasionally the sound of the crossbow on the top of the tower being wound and strung. Although the times are progressing, some of the facilities of the past have not been completely abandoned.

The taut crossbow string bounced, and huge crossbow arrows as thick as arms shot towards the city wall, piercing through the soldiers who were about to approach the city wall, leaving behind a trail of broken limbs and arms. The sounds of screaming and crying echoed one after another on the battlefield.

After suffering certain casualties, the Western Empire's army gradually approached the city wall, while the Eastern Empire's army on the city wall also suffered a lot of damage, and the sound of counterattack was also getting weaker.

"Damn it." The commander holding a saber spat a mouthful of blood foam on the city wall, then frowned and looked at the increasingly unfavorable situation below.

"Bang——"

Several more shells fell in the city, knocking down the towering shooting tower. Bricks and stones scattered, and some soldiers fell from a high altitude and were then buried by the falling rubble.

After neutralizing several shooting towers that posed a greater threat, a squadron of griffins rose up from the rear of the Western Empire. They swooped down with 'Thunder Flame Arrows', further breaking open gaps in the city wall, and an army began to pour into the city like a tide.

Soon after, this fortress on the Gaodan Plain fell into the hands of the Western Empire. A flag with a platinum griffin and a white rose was raised on the city wall full of ruins and black smoke. This was also the new emblem representing the Western Empire.

Two days later, at the New Rose Castle in the Eastern Empire.

Queen Evelyn was still sitting on the high-backed throne, with nobles and ministers standing on both sides of her front.

A messenger brought an urgent report of military intelligence to the hall. After learning that the Iron Fish Fortress on the Gaodan Plain had fallen, everyone began to discuss.

"In other words, in just one week, the Western Empire has taken down three of our fortresses on the Gaodan Plain, and the remaining two fortresses are also in danger?" Evelyn's face was slightly cold, and she seemed a little unhappy.

"Your Majesty, please calm down for a moment." An old man in a bachelor's robe stood up and first comforted everyone in the hall. After seeing that everyone had quieted down, he continued to speak.

"The Gaodan Plains is fertile land within the empire, an important grain-producing area, and the core territory of the former imperial family. We cannot give it up easily."

After this was said, many people below echoed it, and soon some people began to take the initiative to make suggestions.

"I am willing to lead my family's army to support the fortress on the Gaodan Plain." A middle-aged noble in a dark red dress came out.

"It's Earl Shane." Many people recognized the noble who spoke.

As one of the blood-sworn families that once swore to defend the royal family, Earl Shane's initiative was not surprising. Under his leadership, some other nobles also began to respond.

Finally, when it came time to decide on the commander of this support team, although several nobles had some ideas, they did not speak immediately, but waited for the queen to speak.

Evelyn, dressed in a bright red dress with gold trim, sat on the throne. She glanced around the room and raised her arm. Her snow-white wrist extended from the red satin sleeve, pointing at the two people below.

"This time, Earl Shane will lead the team, Baron Dick will serve as deputy commander and advisor, and Sir Saran, Sir Fede, and Sir Lucy will assist as the detachment's commander and staff officer, respectively."

After pointing out the main personnel for this support, Evelyn turned her gaze to the other side, where stood several people in white and blue suits. They were representatives of the Landsworthy family.

"The Landsworthy family will also send at least 50,000 troops to assist this time."

"Yes, Your Majesty." According to the tacit understanding in the past, mobilizing 50,000 people to support the front line was within their permission and they would not object to such matters.

Afterwards, Earl Shane began to take the lead in arranging the following details. After discussing other unimportant matters, the imperial meeting ended.

Leaving the hall and walking through the corridor of the castle, Evelyn returned to her bedroom.

After she closed the door, she sat in front of the dressing mirror with her eyes closed for a few minutes, then opened her eyes and saw the figure sitting by the window.

"You know the news from the front, right?"

"Well, not much faster than you," Rock replied.

"It seems they did a good job and didn't waste much time." Evelyn knew how powerful the intelligence organization in Rock's hands was.

Ever since Elio's loss in Titaneia, Dark Moon, loyal to the royal family, suffered a great blow. Many core personnel disappeared in the imperial capital. Later, this man found an opportunity and took over this powerful force in the dark of the empire.

"So, what's the reason? Why has the Western Empire suddenly become so powerful? Hasn't it been able to maintain a balance of power before?" Evelyn looked up and asked.

"The reason is not complicated, because an old acquaintance of mine took over the position of general." Rock recalled his experiences as a teenager and marveled at Isaiah's rapid rise.

"Who?" Evelyn suddenly became interested.

"Isaiah, the third son of Baron Boris."

“Never heard of it.”

"It's normal that you haven't heard of him. He entered Emenas in the same year as me and was also my friend in childhood. You should have been in the third grade then." Rock gave a brief introduction.

"Oh, you're exposed, Mr. Assassin. Based on this person's information, I will be able to find out your specific identity very quickly."

Evelyn didn't know where Baron Boris came from, but as long as she knew the name, it would be easy to find out Rock's past.

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