On this day, the Imperial Capital of Fallen Angels welcomed the most important guest."
The Shadow Empire, which had assembled a large number of troops at the border of the Fallen Angel Empire, finally sent a new envoy after Shia Lightning ascended the throne, entered the Fallen Angel Empire through Tecula Fortress, and arrived at the Imperial Capital.
This time the envoy is an "acquaintance." The leader is Cafu, the third general of the Shadow Empire, and the deputy envoy is Celine, the new patriarch of the Custer family, the first business family in the shadows.
Kafu is an old friend of Shia. Shia had conducted bilateral visits during the Dark Moon and had close cooperation. Sellin's Custer family was the first business family to enter the Dark Moon territory, and also had close ties with several of the Dark Moon clan members.
Two families have established a joint chamber of commerce, and the two parties are closely related. The two people's mission should be a positive signal, implying a certain change in Catherine's attitude.
Shia immediately led the ministers to formally receive Kafu in the palace hall. At this time, the candidates for the left and right prime ministers had not been agreed upon. The minister of finance and the minister of military affairs were still appointed by the elder families.
"I have met His Majesty Shia." Kafu entered the hall, and together with Celine behind him, bowed to Shia.
Shia is no longer the original lord, but represents the empress of an empire. In this situation of confrontation between the two countries, she did not look kindly to the two acquaintances, but simply said lightly: "Two special envoys came from afar.
, what a hard work."
Kafu stood up straight and said in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "This time I am here under the order of Your Majesty Catherine. Firstly, I want to congratulate Your Majesty on becoming the Fallen Angel Emperor, and secondly, I want to re-discuss the cooperation between the two countries."
"Thank you for the congratulations from Emperor Caesar Yuan. The friendly relations between the Fallen Angels and the Shadows have a long history. It's just that Your Majesty Catherine has hoarded heavy troops on the two borders of our country. This does not seem to be an act of friendship?"
Cafu explained: "The reason for the accumulation of troops is that the situation in your country was unstable after His Majesty Shia defeated Prince Obsidian in the field of Leith Town. In order to prevent civil strife, His Majesty Catherine prepared to send troops to help His Majesty Shia stabilize the political situation."
This explanation is naturally just an excuse. Lilith also used this excuse in Dark Moon.
"Before Her Majesty Catherine came to 'help', I had successfully ascended the throne, so she could only accept her kindness. I wonder how long your country plans to continue to maintain this 'friendly' way?"
Kafu knew that the so-called "friendship" refers to the army at the border. He smiled slightly: "This is related to the second purpose of my coming here. Her Majesty Catherine hopes to establish a relationship with Her Majesty Shia again after the Obsidian Regent.
relations between friendly neighbors, renegotiating and signing the cooperation treaty between the two countries, and jointly moving towards prosperity."
If there weren't those large armies, this would still be a normal establishment of diplomatic relations, but if there are troops hoarding at the border, these words inevitably contain a faint threat. The implication is, Obsidian is Obsidian, Shia is Shia, Shadow Emperor**
The country can continue to live in peace with the Fallen Angel Empire, but it must sign a cooperation treaty that satisfies Catherine, otherwise those armies will never be just decorations.
"I am very optimistic about the prospects of friendly cooperation between the two countries. For friends, our country will stick to each other's side, go hand in hand, and create glory together. If it is an enemy with ulterior motives, even if it is holding a sharp blade, the Fallen Angel Empire will fight without fear.
Face the difficulties head on, and would rather be shattered with the enemy than abandon your faith and dignity." After saying the last sentence, Shia slowly stood up from the throne and looked at Kafu quietly.
There are only two steps to the throne. Even when Shia stood up, she was only at the same level as the tall Kafu. However, at this moment, Cafu was in a trance, as if he wanted to really look up to Shia. This woman who was once on par with him, someone
This level has risen to the level of the queen he fears the most.
Not only Kafu, but many ministers and elders in the hall all had strange feelings, even Angelie. The indomitable strength and courage shown by Shia were exactly what Obsidian did not possess before.
.
Kafu quickly came to his senses and took out a lacquered envelope: "I have seen Her Majesty Shia's determination. Here is a letter written by Her Majesty the Queen. Please read it."
Stiller, who was beside Shia, took a few steps forward, took the envelope and handed it to Shia. During this process, Stiller had used four methods to detect and found no danger. Shia received the letter from Stiller.
With a look in his eyes, *Qing Yierya* took the letter and opened it. After looking at it for a while, his eyes suddenly became a little sharper. With a "hoo", a black flame ignited in his hand, and the letter was instantly burned to the ground.
This move made in front of Kafu was obviously very unfriendly. Judging from Shia's expression, the letter should contain quite excessive content. In any case, Shia is the queen of the Fallen Angel Empire after all.
The humiliation was the humiliation of the entire empire. Whether it was genuine anger or pretense, almost everyone showed an unkind look towards Cafu and Celine, as if they were just waiting for an order to let these two messengers of the Shadow Empire
Turn into ashes and disappear into smoke.
That invisible pressure made Celine show a hint of fear, but Cafu's expression remained unchanged: "Your Majesty, I did not know the specific content of this letter beforehand, but I came to your country to negotiate with the sincerity of the Shadow Empire. I will come.
At that time, Her Majesty Catherine gave special instructions. After Her Majesty Shia read the letter, I have two choices. First, return to the Shadow Empire immediately; second, stay and continue to discuss cooperation matters. Now please ask Your Majesty Shia
Give me a choice."
This choice was actually given by Katharine to Shia, but Cafu's wording was very euphemistic, and it turned into Shia giving him this envoy choice. If Cafu is asked to go back immediately, it will definitely mean that the negotiation has collapsed, and it is very likely to fall apart.
The Angel Empire must prepare for a truly arduous war. This is obviously not the Fallen Angel Empire's original intention.
"Your Majesty Catherine's appetite is not small..." Shia's purple eyes changed, she took a deep breath, sat down slowly, and said calmly: "However, since the envoy is here to negotiate, before confirming the result,
Many things are uncertain, and you can sit down and talk about it. It's getting late now. General Cafu and Miss Celine have been running all the way. They must be tired. Please go back to the Royal Hotel to rest first. I will host a banquet for guests from the Shadow Empire in the evening.
friends."
After hearing the first words, the ministers and elders on both sides had vaguely guessed that Catherine must have made a request that touched Shia's bottom line, such as ceding the Dark Moon territory. However, Shia quickly regained her composure and planned to sit down and talk.
Emissaries from the Shadow Empire negotiate.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Then we will be disrespectful." Kafu bowed with Celine, and accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, left the palace hall and went to the county hotel. After the Shiji Shadow Messenger left, Shia said
Said: "Everyone, although Catherine's original intention is not to fight us desperately, the strength of the Shadow Empire is higher than ours after all. Once the war is really triggered under a certain situation, then based on the comparison of the strengths of the two countries, the result will be very
It is possible that she injured me and killed me. On the one hand, we must prepare for war and prepare for the worst, and on the other hand, we must be careful about dealing with shadows. Stiller and Disjak will be responsible for the negotiations.
Tebir, Angelie, Ledotan, and Melota will serve as assistants. The deadline for negotiations will be postponed for a while, and you can try to contact the two envoys to find out first. That Emperor Catherine has a big appetite.
If we really have to sit down for peace talks, we, the weaker ones, will definitely suffer a loss. How big the loss will be, and whether we can try to stay on the path of mutual benefit for both sides, depends on our efforts during this period."
Angele and others had previously restricted Chiado, but the negotiation was the most important matter at the moment and related to the fate of the entire empire. They did not dare to be too slow at the moment and took the order one after another.
After the meeting, Shia went to the side hall, where Chen Rui and Isabella were waiting for her. Chen Rui's current identity was only the deputy commander of the palace guards, and Isabella's identity was not suitable for public appearances, so neither of them attended.
The two met clearly from behind the main hall, especially the scene where Shia burned Catherine's letter.
"What exactly was written in Kathleen's letter?" Chen Rui was now curious about Isia's calmness. Generally speaking, she would not do that kind of thing.
Shia glanced at him: "Even you can't guess it?"
"Don't think too highly of me. If my opponent is Kathleen, I may not be able to outwit her even if I am ten." Chen Rui suddenly remembered those pair of black eyes as deep as lake water, and his mind was slightly shaken. He had not seen her for a long time.
The owner of these eyes.
"You don't have to brag, but Katherine is indeed a formidable opponent." Shia sighed: "But I burned that letter on purpose. To my surprise, Katherine was in the letter.
Gave me an amazing plan, this plan..."
"It's hard to believe...is it exactly the same as what we planned?" Isabella continued.
"It's better than what we planned," Shia nodded slightly and sighed softly: "She has understood everything, including the desperate gesture I want to make. I am now subject to the situation of the elder family. Her plan is, in
This is an opportunity that no one could have imagined, and she plans to use thunderous means to take the opportunity to remove obstacles. As a condition, she can use the army to build momentum at the border, and help me hold back, or even get rid of Baroque and others, calm the domestic opposition forces, and make me
Completely control the power of the empire! The hint behind this plan is that she can use this against me. If I don't agree, Kathleen will also 'cooperate' in deliberately spreading this plan and respond accordingly
Her gesture shows that she and I will join forces to eradicate the obstructive forces such as the Elder Family. When life and death are at stake, the Elder Family will definitely rise up to resist. Then the imperial capital and even the empire will fall into civil strife. If she then takes advantage of the situation and sends troops, then even if I want to drag the Shadow Empire along
It’s even hard to die…”
Isabella and Chen Rui looked at each other, saw the horror in each other's eyes, and finally understood why Shia pretended to be angry and burned the letter.
Chen Rui asked: "What are Kathleen's conditions?"
Shia looked at him deeply: "It's even more harsh than the last time. It's simply unacceptable. What's more, she wants a talent like 'Chen Rui'. It seems you are more popular than I thought."
There are so many, even the most beautiful woman in the devil world can't forget her.
"With a reputation, I can't be called the most capable minister in the demon world." Chen Rui scratched his head guiltily, with a vague premonition of something bad.
Isabella saw Chen Rui's expression in her eyes and suddenly chuckled: "Actually, there are not no ways."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of Xia Ya and Chen Rui fell on her face at the same time. The intelligence leader smiled sweetly. Even through the veil, she could still feel the touching charm.
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