"The survivors confirmed that Fiona de Chalon appeared in the sky above Doomsday and that the Archon has been detained."
Count Larmore dropped the newspaper expressionlessly and said to the countess, eldest son and daughter at the table:
"Oh, got it."
This was also said to the guests. In the past year or two, the Earl has been working hard to stabilize his allies and prepare them to prepare the manor and necessary guards for refuge in the countryside when necessary.
The news coming back from the front line was more terrifying than a nightmare - the legion that rescued Sebasto collapsed, more than half of them became monsters that were difficult to destroy, or were wiped out, and the rest fled in all directions! Roland's army was also said to have suffered heavy losses.
, but the Confederacy sent him reinforcements and supplies.
The magic potion provided by the Arcane Council destroyed eight legions! Besieged in Turan Castle, Yamiyan's army, the legions, heavy cavalry and artillery that could have played a great role can also be regarded as losses.
, the Senate no longer has any mobile "legions" that can be mobilized!
And this is not even the worst. What is really shocking is just a few words——
"The ruler of time and space and the unifier of all things. Possessing infinite wisdom, all great wizards, artists, and thinkers are His projections in different dimensions!"
For the first time, the will of the virtual realm has been confirmed to unfold in the real dimension.
The monsters mutated by the Legion are said to be the Withered Ones created by out-of-control magic.
Everyone looked serious and remained silent.
The earl rustled writing on the letter paper, quickly sealed it with wax and handed it to a viscount:
"If you could take out half a squadron at this time, even ten soldiers, the situation would be very different.
"Take this and ride your fastest horse to inform the elders.
"I will send a small troop of cavalry to protect you."
The viscount rushed out of the door like a servant without saying a word. Count Larmore then said to the dignitaries in the living room:
“Right now, we must show twenty times more courage to fight——
"Fighting not only the rebels who threaten our lives, but also fighting who we were - Beyeland needs a new life, a new parliament and a new head of state,
"Otherwise we will all be hanged from the street lamps!"
Bjelan was no longer safe for wizards and nobles. The most powerful ones, protected by the army and knights, gathered in Sanssouci Palace and the town of Bremi, while some sought the protection of the Arcane Council.
The riot in the city of Bajeran was more violent than ever before. After being educated by heavy cavalry and the army, the rebels performed much more maturely this time.
When Count Larmour and his wife left the city, they saw with their own eyes the insurrectionists fortifying the barricades. The iron drills inserted in the cracks of the paving stones were like a row of protective spears. The remnants moved from various places were piled up.
Above, these chaotic shapes are further complicated. The outside of the barricade is messy, but the side facing the inside has been cleverly transformed into a fortress——
The basement was cleared to store ammunition, and the kitchen was converted into a field hospital. Women and children were also mobilized to collect and smelt bullets and bandage the wounded.
The walls along the street were smeared with blood, and the rebel army used nails to carve out the words "Long Live the People" on the stone. Even in 1448, these words must still be clearly visible.
"We will definitely win," the countess squeezed her husband's hand, "as long as two new consuls are elected."
These words sounded a bit suggestive... An idea stirred in Sonia's mind.
Several big shots present shouted:
"Yes, we need the best army commander!"
Is this a clear indication of everyone’s support for dad to become a consul? Sonia feels that this is a bit of an imperial decree.
After returning from Homemonworth, all Sonia heard was bad news. Fiona was missing. It was said that she was involved in a terrible conspiracy. The two consuls could not continue to perform their duties. The hands of the Senate
There was no army there. At the same time, the rebels in Bijelan had no bread or meat. They ate all the food they could find in nearby hotels and shops.
Everyone is hiding here, waiting for a meeting to be held to elect a new consul to reverse the crisis.
Some terrible memories and thoughts tortured them, and those memories and thoughts were even more terrifying than the fear of destroying his legion. Although people raised a lot of complicated questions, there was only one important fact -
For a normal world, the presence on Roland's Star Castle and the virtual consciousness that caused the Legion to mutate and disintegrate are things that should not exist.
After a brief manifestation, He has returned to the virtual realm. It is a realm or dimension that humans are unfamiliar with and exists outside the material universe. Humans can only summon Him through the most cursed blasphemous rituals.
For a moment the legion and the battlefield appeared in the sky.
That is "the ruler of time and space and the unifier of all things."
It was an alien god brought by wizards, attracted by the breath of magic. His appearance triggered the distortion and mutation of magical creatures - the spellcasters present and the army taking magic potions were just exposed to his breath.
Next, you become a monster!
This is the price of magic. The cornerstone of this world, magic, hides such a terrible price, so what should we do?
Regarding this undoubted fact, both the Senate and the Arcane Council remained silent. However, the shadow of the incident has taken root in people's hearts, and is only waiting for the day when it breaks out.
The guests didn't disperse until late at night.
Sonia returned to her study. Tomorrow she will follow her parents to the Palace of Sanssouci to attend an emergency meeting. The letter the Earl sent during the day was his proposal. Due to time constraints, he could only inform other senators. If nothing else happens, the Earl will be elected.
As the new consul, replace Xia Long who was removed from office and arrested, lead the army to put down the rebellion in Bayerland, and then fight Roland...
Sonia sat in front of the window, combing her hair slowly, feeling extremely confused. She wanted to find someone to talk to, but Fiona was missing and there was no news about Griffith.
The huge fireball and distorted consciousness that appeared in Sebasto made psychic communication extremely unstable, and it was impossible for Griffith to send a letter back during the battle. So during this period, Sonia could do nothing except worry.
Suddenly, she was struck by inspiration.
This has happened before. The spirit of the God of Contract connecting her to Griffith was hinting.
…
By June 8, the proceedings were moving quickly, and the senators had little to discuss. Necessary curfews, emergency battle orders and conscription, followed by the election of consuls.
Sonia noticed that there were many people other than the senators present at the meeting, and there were even some representatives of the Confederacy. However, the strange thing was that the senators present seemed not to see these rebels.
As the agenda entered its final stage, there was an eerie silence in the venue, as if there was a volcano brewing lava dormant beneath our feet.
It was Count Larmore's turn to speak. He and the Grand Justiciar were candidates for the consulship. The wizards were as silent as the Arcane Council - the magic potion that destroyed the legions and the divine manifestation from the virtual realm had destroyed the credibility of the spellcasters.
gave birth.
"Dear senators, thank you for your trust and nomination," said Count Larmour. "I am willing to lay down my life for the great Beyeland and the Senate.
“Our motherland is at the most dangerous moment in history, and only the greatest courage and responsibility can save her!
"I therefore petition the Senate,
"Please allow me to refuse this noble and honorable appointment. Bijeran does not need me to be consul."
Ah?! The countess covered her mouth and almost screamed. Sonia looked at the countess and was surprised to see her biting her lips. Looking around again, the senators all looked solemn, but kept silent.
"Therefore, I petition the Senate," the count didn't finish his words. His voice suddenly changed from low to high.
"We need someone -
"Dictator!
"I nominate, Salorian Plagueis!"
Salorian Plagueis!!?
Sonia was surprised. Salorian is the waiter of the arcane and one of the supreme spell casters. Should such a character still lead the overall situation at a time when the caster's credit is bankrupt?
No one exclaimed, no one objected. The venue was extremely silent, and the suppressed breath was about to set off a huge wave at any time. The distinguished elders and representatives held their breaths, followed Salorian with their eyes, stood up with him, and walked towards the center of the venue.
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Count Larmore and the Chancellor saluted him as they retired.
They already knew that today's meeting was arranged...
The demigod wearing a black robe came to the stage. His eyes slowly swept across the venue, like a loving elder caring for a frightened child. Severe burns could be seen on the skin not covered by the black robe.
"Magic destroyed my body and changed me beyond recognition.
“However, I assure you that my will is stronger than ever. In order to maintain national security and long-term stability,
“I humbly promise that if I am elected dictator, the Republic will be reorganized, rebellion and unrest will be ended, and the invasion of the occult will be stopped.
"I will establish it immediately -"
Thunderous cheers soared into the sky. The senators approved the appointment of the dictator with suppressed release. As the ceiling trembled, Salorian Plagueis announced: