Chapter 1090

"... so this is an ultimatum?"

In front of the closed front door of the main hall of the heavenly palace, the heavily armed Archduke ellemans looked solemn, and there was a trace of forbearing anger between the tight corners of his mouth.

As for the count of the mountain rock castle on one side, angert was not so polite - he clenched the handle of the big sword behind him, so that the royal guards on both sides even suspected that he would cut them with a sword, and then blood stained the sky palace.

"I'm sorry, if you can, please accept my most sincere apology - this is not what I hope, nor what I can control, or even what I try to avoid, but it happened." the fearless seal minister mettner said calmly:

"After all night's discussion, the imperial council rejected your request to send troops. At present, protecting the safety of the imperial capital is still the most important thing. We can't risk dividing troops to rescue Duke Bain and let the imperial Legion go out of the city."

"That's the Duke of Byrne. We're Byrne!"

"But you are still the Legion of the Empire. Duke Byrne is also the Duke of the Empire and a member of the noble Royal sword Knights!" mettner retorted without hesitation: "just because it doesn't accord with your heart, you can regard the imperial resolution as nothing - this is not the style of the hometown of cavalry in my impression!"

The angry count of the mountain rock castle was blocked speechless and stopped talking several times. Finally, he could only stare at the seal minister in front of him with a murderous eye.

"If there is nothing else, please allow me to leave for the time being."

Although he was extremely short-sighted and desperate for the "colleagues" of the imperial parliament, the seal minister who was still obliged to maintain the dignity of the parliament nodded slightly to the two Legion commanders in front of him, turned and returned to the parliament hall again.

At this time, any explanation is pale and meaningless.

"Bang --!"

"When are you going to do it?"

Almost before the door was closed and people left, the count of the mountain rock Castle turned his head to the Archduke of El mans without scruples, and his anger was not concealed in a straight tone.

"Wait, at least... Not now." Yuli vilz frowned and sighed to meet each other's eyes: "listen, I know you are worried about the safety of Loren Turin, but we can't violate the decision of the imperial Parliament - at least not so bold."

"But..."

"Not to mention!"

"We don't know his specific position now, let alone what he intends to do. In this case, sending troops rashly is likely to destroy his plan, or even ignore one thing and lose the other."

"What are we going to do? Just wait!"

"Observation is also a very important link - the movements of the Azores, as well as the recent news of the 'black Duke' outside the Imperial City, which can help us make a more accurate judgment."

Archduke elmond's eyes showed a childlike cunning luster: "the imperial Council did not allow us to send troops, but did not prohibit scouts from collecting intelligence, so I scattered more than 1000 light infantry outside the city - at this time, someone should have come back to report."

"Really, but... How did you let your light infantry in and out of the city defense? Aren't those places under the control of the imperial Legion?"

"Yes, it's in their hands." Yuli weiltz nodded. "But the facts are often different from the surface. For example, the so-called 'Imperial Legion' is temporarily recruited by imperial nobles, and they don't care who their soldiers are, so... It's easy to empty them with some hands and feet."

"So you have actually controlled the city defense of the imperial capital?!"

"... you can say so."

"And the whole empire is under your control?!"

"... not exactly."

"Then why did you come to ask these scum for instructions?"

Yuli weiltz felt that it might be really difficult for the person in front of him to really understand.

"It's complicated to say, but I think you don't care - what you care about is the safety of Loren Turin." Archduke elmond turned and walked down the stairs and glanced at count angert standing behind him:

"Let's look at the intelligence and decide what to do next?"

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Just when there was chaos in the Imperial City, the black haired wizards who were still "playing hide and seek" with the Azores in the blockade were very tangled.

It's not because the situation is beyond his control, but... Great, good, even beyond his expected goal!

The Azores who besieged the imperial capital are gradually gathering towards the riot area according to his expected goal; After realizing that he was only doing useless work, he began to retreat with great strides, concentrate and shrink the defense line, and sweep away the survivors of the riot.

All this is in line with all the expectations of Loren Turin, to the exact point... It makes him wonder whether the enemy opposite is the elf prince.

In his impression, even if he did not exceed his expectations, he would never "cooperate" so much; Loren even thought of at least four possibilities. In the worst case, he even planned to abandon the original plan and "sneak" to the imperial capital.

But now... Too much cooperation with his enemies has made him a little tangled.

If only to open the way to the imperial capital, he has succeeded now; If the purpose is to lure the enemy out of line with the siege army and fight a vigorous war of annihilation under the Imperial City, the time is ripe.

It's the first time for a black haired wizard to meet this "fulfilled" battle. Generally speaking, this seemingly good situation is generally

"Trap... Is it possible?"

Ruthen said anxiously.

Loren hesitated for a second and shook his head. "If he was going to set a trap, he should have done it a few days ago - or why not just keep chasing and surround us when we thought we were out of pursuit?"

"Maybe it's because they know that the Duke of Byrne is in this team." little Joad shrugged his shoulders and couldn't help but say, "anyone with a normal mind shouldn't want to be against the Duke?"

"Maybe their purpose is to let you pass and enter the Imperial City calmly; then you will turn from darkness to light, and the great elves don't have to worry anymore."

"Indeed, it is possible." Loren does not deny:

"If so, then the choice is in our hands - whether to take the opportunity to go to the imperial capital or find a way to fight a war of annihilation with the cooperation of the legions in the imperial capital?"

Looking around at Lucian, Weber and little Joad around him, the black haired wizard proposed: "this matter is very important, so I decided to raise your hands fairly."

Almost at the moment when the voice fell, little Joad immediately rolled his eyes.

"I don't understand the war, but if you don't just want to use the survivors, we must take the initiative!" little priest Weber raised his head and looked at Lauren with firm eyes:

"Now the name of the black Duke has spread all over West Saxony, and all the survivors of the brave resistance are singing 'the black Duke is back' - so respond to their voice and let them see hope, Loren!"

The dark haired wizard nodded slightly and turned his eyes to the other two.

"No matter what you decide, Lucian will let you drive." the grey pupil boy said firmly, with a burning fire in his silver pupil:

"If you want to wave a sharp blade, please give orders, Lord Loren!"

The dark haired wizard nodded.

"Although I know this question is pure nonsense, I still want to insist on asking..."

Little Joad had a helpless expression: "is it useful if I clearly object?"

"This is a discussion. Of course you can object. I respect everyone's opinions, including yours."

"Well, then I object," said little Joad without hesitation.

Loren nodded again with a calm expression: "well, it seems that we have reached a consensus - since everyone agrees, let's take the initiative to fight. Next is the key battle plan..."

Little Joad turned his white eyes with an expression of "I knew it was so".

"First of all, it is the strength comparison between us and the enemy." the black haired wizard said in a deep voice: "yes, so far our plan has been very successful, but because of this, the enemy we have to face is also very strong."

"If the information is correct, they have gathered at least 20000 to 30000 troops - with more than a thousand Bain knights, we still have a chance of winning, but there is a big difference in defeating, defeating and even annihilating the enemy."

The dark haired wizard with a deep voice has a detailed map in his mind.

"The blockade areas in the West and south of the Azores retreated with great strides, and the army began to move closer to the army encircling and attacking the city - this must be a team stretching for miles, and may even carry a large number of prisoners and baggage."

"In order to shrink troops from various strongholds, the main March route must be along Empire Avenue, but large and small teams will fill all paths and normal roads, just like streams flowing into rivers."

"So we must cut off, block or chase this huge team at a key position, force the Azores to turn around and fight with us, and even rush at us recklessly."

At this point, Loren simply opened the map, pulled out a bright silver sword and nailed it at the South Gate of the imperial capital Golovin.

"Rodriya Azor's siege camp is in the south of the capital, which is close to the gem river. It should have been his logistics base; if the enemy wants to shrink the blockade, it will move closer to the south."

"What we have to do is to stop the retreating army before it has the opportunity to get close to the siege army, and then wait for the reaction of the imperial capital."

"Wait for the emperor's reaction... What's next?"

"Then we have to be flexible." the dark haired wizard looked at little Yod: "this is just a general plan. Is there anything to ask?"

"Yes, but I think even if you ask, it's just a pile of nonsense." little Yod didn't have a good way: "but I still want to say, how are you sure the enemy will follow your idea?"

"They don't need to follow my ideas. They just need to follow their own ideas." Loren shook his head: "of course, there will be some risks, but..."

"But for the Empire, for those who believe in the Empire, for those survivors who stand up bravely because of us, any risk is worth it!" Weber said solemnly:

"If we can win the first war and annihilate this enemy outside the city, it will be a heavy blow to the Azores who besiege the imperial capital; the safety of the imperial capital will be alleviated, and the originally desperate imperial people will see the hope of victory, which is very important!"

"No matter how important it is, it is not as important as us - of course, especially the life of Duke Byrne!"

Little Joad, with a cold hum, looked at the dark haired wizard's eyes and made a final dying struggle: "Lord Loren, I know what you're going to do."

"But with all due respect, the Empire... Or the imperial nobles do not like the name 'black Duke', nor do they like the benefactors or any non imperial saxophone; even if you really win, don't expect their approval."

"It may even be the opposite, because you have won such a brilliant victory, they will start to target and even persecute you - if you still want their cooperation, it is definitely not a good choice!"

"Believe me, it's not even possible, it's certain!" young Joad asserted.

The voice fell, and the dark haired wizard quietly looked at little Joad, who was breathing a little fast. He looked indifferent, as if he had guessed that he would say so long ago.

"You're right. If you want to get the assistance and recognition of the imperial nobles, this is actually the worst option." after a pause, Loren changed his words:

"But... Who said to get their approval?"

"Hmm? But you don't want to..."

"To get the control of the imperial city defense... Yes, but not according to their meaning, let alone under their acquiescence or control." Loren's mouth gradually showed a sneer:

"I want to make them fear and fear, and then understand who they can breathe and thank; in fact, I don't care about fighting a civil war in the imperial capital when there are Azores outside the imperial capital."

"As for Brandon... Well, I guess he might be happy to see his success. After all, this kind of 'dirty work' is always bad for his reputation. It's better for me to do it."

Looking at the dark haired wizard's indifferent face, little Joad couldn't help shivering.

Really... Is it because it's been so long that I almost forget that the Duke of Byrne in front of me has never been a "kind-hearted" person!

Little Joad seriously suspected that Loren's purpose of looking for himself was not to ease the relationship with the imperial aristocrats, but because his status as the leader of the chamber of commerce could help him better blackmail and threaten and make some guys shut up.

"Send the demon hunter, inform lanmallos and regrell, and let them lead the soldiers to assemble at the designated place after completing the task." Loren looked at Lucian aside:

"The layout is finished. It's time to close the network."