Chapter 474: Mirror Meeting (Subscription Request)
Marquisate of Carlisle, Greystone Castle.
This is a fortress built on the mountains, carved entirely from gray rocks. It is destined to be small in area, but it is extremely strong.
The unique gray stone has an excellent elemental annihilation effect and can provide strong resistance to magic and fighting spirit.
Coupled with the geographical location, it is extremely difficult to break through.
It’s hard to say what the future holds, but since the day the castle was built, it has never been breached.
Because of this, the Carlisle family's rule over this territory is as solid as a rock.
Even if there are times when they show weakness, as long as the castle is still there, the Carlisle family cannot be considered to have fallen.
This is why great nobles like to build family castles, as their defense is really high.
However, at this moment, the owner of this ancient castle and this vast land, Marquis Theron Carlisle, felt like he was about to fall apart.
One of the characteristics of the Carlisle family is that no matter what they looked like before, once they become lords, they will start to develop horizontally.
He is fat, broad-shouldered, bald, and has a ferocious face. He is used to smoking cigars, holding one between his short and thick fingers and taking a sip from it from time to time. He is absolutely oppressive.
But at this moment, facing the Grand Duke of Carlisle in the magic mirror, who looked 80% similar to him but was even more oppressive, he felt that the cigar in his mouth had no taste.
After hesitating for a moment, he mustered up the courage and said, "Grand Duke, I don't think this is the way to go."
"What? Are you scared?"
The voice of Grand Duke Carlisle came from the other side of the magic mirror. As soon as the words came out, he tilted his head unconsciously, feeling that the tone was very familiar.
Not long ago, an emperor asked him this question.
Marquis Theron nodded without hesitation: "Afraid! Of course I am afraid!"
"The Flower Territory is now completely different from what it used to be. They have a magic army of nearly 10,000 people.
They are all magic gunners who have been trained for a long time, and are equipped with the best magic cannons, heavy machine guns, enough bullets and even more shells.
Just this point, I don’t know how to fight?!
This is not to mention the powerful people they have, dozens of third-level extraordinary people, and multiple fourth-level natural disasters. Are you sure you are not sending us to our deaths?"
"Grand Duke, Patriarch, Clan Leader..."
After changing the name three times in a row, he said, "Flower collar, it really isn't the same as it was two years ago!"
Grand Duke Carlisle knew that he was putting people in a difficult position, so he could only appease them, saying, "Isn't there good news?
That kid Loyi has been poisoned. The Tears of Rees, the elite poisoning team sent by the Sardinian royal family, should have succeeded."
"It's hard to say. That kid is already dead. Flower Territory is leaderless. Given the huge interests there, it will only lead to more serious civil unrest."
Marquis Theron pressed the issue directly: "Everything you said is correct. But there's just one thing: are you sure he's really dead?"
"The illegitimate child was a Templar Knight recognized by the Holy See, and he died so simply. Do you believe it?"
"this……"
Without waiting for Da Gong to speak, Marquis Theron immediately interrupted: "If, I mean if, if he dies, there is still Klein Raymond.
Even though he is still a baby, his mere existence can unite people and is more than enough to defeat us.
But if the bastard is still alive, I'm afraid he'll unleash his fury. Perhaps you'll see that this Greystone Castle isn't impenetrable!"
"So, what did you say?"
“I know the challenge has been issued and there’s no turning back, but where’s the support?
Soldiers, extraordinary people, natural disasters, munitions, magical weapons, or knights, magic scrolls, all of these are fine, I will accept them all.
If I could have one or two more legends, I would be even happier.”
Marquis Theron sighed deeply and said, "Can you at least give me a glimmer of hope for victory?"
Marquis Theron has been crying for so long, and finally his true colors are revealed.
He knew clearly that they were just a 'knife' held in the hands of the people behind the scenes, and they had no say at all.
The only thing he could do was to try his best to do what this 'knife' should do.
He thought his performance was good and everything he said was true, so it should have some effect.
But the next words of Grand Duke Carlisle extinguished all his fantasies.
"None of what you said is true!"
Marquis Theron's expression froze for a long time, and his face suddenly fell.
He even knelt down in front of the magic mirror, trembling: "Master, you have to save us no matter what, okay?
Even if we don't consider the benefits we bring to the family, just for the sake of our bloodline, you have to give us a way out?!"
Grand Duke Carlisle remained silent for a long time. Only when Marquis Theron was about to collapse to the ground did he say quietly, "You are knives, and so am I."
"Do you think I am still qualified to influence the current situation?"
"Then what should I do?"
"Give it your all, maybe you'll have a chance of survival, or maybe you'll die gloriously!
Don't worry, I will send someone there. I will do my best to rescue some people."
After saying this, the magic mirror flickered, and Grand Duke Carlisle really left.
Only Marquis Theron was left, completely collapsed on the ground.
The same thing happened to the McKinley family and the Castro family.
The difference is that the Castro family is backed by the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Marquis of Seyne received a lot of promises, but they were just promises, empty checks.
Behind the McKinley family was the Slavic Empire. Their children married into that land of ice and snow and established themselves there.
Once upon a time, this was a network of relationships that the McKinley family was proud of, but now it seems that they are trapped by this network and are being dragged forward with no way out.
However, the Tsar was more generous. He had promised a piece of territory that would belong to the McKinley family regardless of success or failure.
But the problem is that everyone knows that the land of the Slavic Empire is worthless.
Running out into the snow and ice to plant potatoes?
Something that even a fool lord wouldn't do!
Almost at the same time, the three of them connected again and discussed countermeasures with worried faces. No one knew who started it, but they began to export all kinds of Chinese quintessence.
"These bastards, they want benefits but are unwilling to do it themselves. I asked for some assistance, but they were making excuses.
Tell me, how shameless does one have to be to do such a thing?"
"Haha, mine is better than yours. It still made a lot of promises, such as a dedicated trade line and tax exemptions. I almost believed it.
But when it comes to practical matters, people start making excuses faster than the other.
I finally understand why they can become overlords?
It's purely because of his evil hands and even eviler hearts!"
"Compared to you, I seem to be better off. At least, I have someone to back me up and willing to give me more territory.
However, I heard that in the territory of the Arctic ice field, even if you shush slowly, it can freeze into icicles?
I was thinking, what if I go there and my little brother gets frozen to death?
This was definitely not a funny joke, but it successfully made the other two marquises laugh.
However, only they themselves know how much helplessness and unwillingness are contained in this laughter.
But even so, they still didn't dare to resist, let alone have the qualifications to resist.
…
at the same time,
In Flower Territory, inside Lilia's mechanical mage tower, Loyi was also in the secret room, connected with the other two allies.
A magic mirror was suspended in the air, with visible magic flowing on the frame, reflecting the mirror surface, which flickered rapidly and finally split into three.
Finally, the figures of Roy, Grand Duchess Afra and old Marquis Freud appeared.
Luo Yi did not look up, but looked at the three declarations of war in his hands, reading one after another, reading them carefully with a playful expression.
After reading it twice in a row, Luo Yi finally said, "Not bad. At least they have a legitimate reason. They've brought up the conflict between the Flower Territory and the Carlisle Family instead of just going for it!"
"After all, they are the overlords of the Old World. They can't act like bandits. They have to have some sort of fig leaf."
Grand Duchess Aphra said this, then suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Loy, you shouldn't have pretended to be poisoned!"
"What do you mean?"
"Poisoning is such a terrible thing, you could have brought it to the surface, used it as an excuse, and expressed extreme rage.
With this rage, you can impose a curfew, raid the city, and kill those spies and assassins.
But you shouldn't have spread the news that you were poisoned, and you shouldn't have stayed away from people!"
"You should show up in front of everyone and tell everyone that you are fine and not injured at all.
Only in this way can you deter people and maintain your industry, rather than using tricks to lure out the snakes and cause unrest among the people."
Luo Yi nodded slowly, but then shook his head: "You are right, but I don't want to wait any longer, I just want to start a war."
"Since they're on my mind, why not pull them out and pin them to the ground and give them a good beating?"
Old Marquis Floyd finally spoke: "Theron and the other three are nothing, but behind them are the three great empires!
Even if they continue to fight fiercely, if they withdraw some of their forces, you won't be able to resist them."
"Luo Yi, I know you are very confident, and the Flower Leader's strength has skyrocketed, but this is a difference in size."
"Or, are you planning to seek help from the Habsburg Empire and completely side with the Empire?"
"I'm not going to do that, but I still want to have a fight with them!"
Roy's words were bland, making Old Floyd's expression even uglier. Even Grand Duchess Aphra began to rebuke him: "Roy, confidence is a good thing, but arrogance can cost lives!"
Luo Yi grinned and said, "Alright, this war is my own decision. You don't have to fulfill the covenant and don't have to participate.
However, I have only one request!"
"What?"
"You can stand by and watch, but I won't tolerate betrayal. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
When saying this, Luo Yi's expression was still indifferent, but his voice was like the cold wind from the far north, which made people's hearts cold.
Old Freud's cheeks were puffed up with anger, and Grand Duchess Aphra looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
In the end, they had no choice but to speak and make a promise.
"good!"
"I agreed too."
(End of this chapter)
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