Volume 4: The End of the World Chapter 56 They didn’t think too much
After asking the clerk to take the scroll from the Senate, the envoy bowed respectfully, then took a few steps back and stopped, as if he had no intention of leaving.
"Is there anything else?"
Floral asked as she took the scroll from the clerk's hand.
"Until the plan to hunt Remedios is confirmed and begins, the two witnesses and I will remain in the Holy Tree City. In fact, these two adults will assist you in completing this mission."
This is not polite at all...
Flora thought.
The so-called staying in the Holy Tree City, in a sense, means to monitor me. Since they can participate in the task of hunting Remedios, the strength of the two accompanying people should not be underestimated. Generally speaking, such a strong person, even if it is to reduce his suspicion, should go directly to Swan Port or Green Water Port to wait.
A high-ranking strongman who possesses extraordinary power can exert destructive power alone that is no less than that of a small army. No ruler is willing to allow such an unstable factor to stay in his core ruling area. At least according to past experience, a person of such status would never come here without making any noise, and it is even more impossible for him to stay for a long time without giving a chance to discuss.
You have to know that a magic caster of the Divine Realm, or even just of the Legendary level, can bring extremely serious damage to a city if he is willing to humble himself and adopt guerrilla tactics of striking and escaping... The harassment tactics developed by the End Watchers to fight against the realm of the Void King were later developed and upgraded by various forces in the Age of Kings and the Unification War, and were used on a large scale.
On the battlefield, the frontal battle between the armies would often begin only after the magic casters on both sides had infiltrated each other. Or, the weaker side would often be defeated directly because its supply lines and logistics were completely destroyed.
This situation continued until the establishment of the Star Law, which forcibly stipulated the terms that magic casters must abide by in spell duels, turning the spell battles of ordinary registered wizards into modern knight duels. Only then did the power of extraordinary people to conduct infiltration operations firmly monopolize the hands of the Empire.
The Empire dispatched high-ranking magic casters to the core cities of local vassal states, often with strong political intentions, or in other words, it was a very direct means of persecution.
As her thoughts turned, Flora said in an unchanged tone:
"Gare, arrange a team of Wild Hunt guards to escort these distinguished guests to the Imperial Embassy. Also, any living needs they have here must be met as much as possible."
"No need to trouble you, Your Excellency the Duke."
After Flora finished speaking, without waiting for the secretary to reply, the envoy lowered his head slightly and said:
"We have contacted the embassy here before coming here, and I believe that the ambassadors here have already made all the preparations. Especially Mr. Yin Laier, Speaker York even specifically asked us to inquire about his work progress, so we won't bother him anymore."
But now Yin Laier is still tied up in the room behind the palace...
Looking at the backs of the three people leaving, Flora resisted the urge to sigh.
…………
A sound like a mirror being broken came from the empty space on the left side of the hall. Fine cracks first appeared there, and then they broke apart inch by inch. The delicate and fragile disguise like colored glass began to lose its effectiveness after losing the supply of magic power. As the false light faded, William Kane's calm figure appeared there, as if he had been standing there for a century.
"The requests made by these people are quite interesting."
As he spoke, he waved the magic medium in his hand towards the heavy door of the hall, and the door slammed shut. Then he turned to the throne and continued:
"They seem to have some idea of Avazhou's next goal, but it seems they don't know it completely."
Upon seeing this, Flora immediately stood up from the throne and walked down the steps. But before she could salute, a gentle invisible force immediately supported her.
"From now on, as long as it's not a formal occasion in front of the public, similar etiquette should be omitted. In the past, we didn't follow this among the End Watchers..."
William raised his magic medium slightly and said so.
Flora nodded, and then asked anxiously:
"So what do you mean by the military operation in Ava?"
"Regarding the military operation at Green Water Port, if we want to open up trade between Ava and the Black Water Swamp, then Green Water Port must be under our control. This is the consensus between the Lord of Ava and me."
Since they could not count on the Jade Province to provide food supplies, they could only import food from Ava Continent by sea to survive this year's famine. However, since the Blackwater Swamp area lacked high-quality seaports, the Greenwater Port, which was closest to the Blackwater Province, became their current strategic target.
Of course, on the other hand, this is also because Remedios does not want the war to break out on the mainland of Ava.
Upon hearing this, Flora suddenly remembered the only condition William put forward to her before revealing his identity - to close the large portals between "Swan Harbor" and "Green Water Harbor".
So this is the preparation for this battle?
Now that she was on the warship of the Eighth Holy Spirit, Fularo was not so sensitive about the ownership of Green Water Port. After all, since it could only be leased to the Imperial Legion, it would not matter if it was lent to the Eighth Holy Spirit. Before the civilization of the forest elves could completely walk out of the forest, the income that the two ports could provide them was not as good as the investment to maintain them.
but……
" What do you mean by saying that the Empire knows Ava's goal?"
"It's very simple. I don't find it strange that they guessed that the high elves would launch a surprise attack recently. After all, it is indeed difficult to conceal the news of the fleet gathering in Yinsu City... But why are they so sure that our target is Green Water Port?"
As William spoke, he rhythmically tapped the magic medium in his hand with his fingers.
"But didn't the Empire just want to withdraw all of the Seventh Legion stationed in Green Water Harbor?"
Flora asked doubtfully.
If the Empire had known that the next target of the Ava army was Green Water Port, then it would be impossible for them to transfer that ace legion back to defend the Platinum Province at this time, right?
In response, William looked up at Flora and said:
"So this is the point. Remember what that guy wanted you to do just now?"
“Hunting Remedios with them?”
Flora asked, frowning.
William nodded:
"And they chose to stay in Holy Tree City instead of letting you go to the front with them. Do you know what this means?"
Flora shook her head:
"I do not understand."
William sighed and said:
"I have already discussed with the Lord of Ava Continent. Once she takes over Green Water Port, she will come to Holy Tree City immediately."
If possible, she would even delegate the command of the army to the Lord of Fenghuo City and come alone.
Because in the fierce conflict that may break out in the Holy Tree City later, Remedios and the weapon in her hand will be the key to counter the Hungry Lady.
Judgment Seven, the weapon that can cause substantial damage to the Lord of Hunger and Decay.
Hearing this, Flora suddenly understood what William meant.
"That is to say... from the very beginning, they decided to hunt down the ruler of Ava Continent in Holy Tree City?"
Therefore, the Senate deliberately withdrew its troops from Green Water Port first. This not only avoided the loss of this ace legion, but also allowed Remedios to go to Holy Tree City as soon as possible and fall into the hunting trap.
but……
Flora looked at the judge who had a serious face at the moment, coughed lightly and asked:
"Mr. Judge, is there a possibility that the Senate has not thought of that much?"
If the Senate had really calculated this far, then wouldn't they be aware of the Chief Inquisitor's presence in Ravenwood and Ms. Hungry's plan to stir up a big commotion here?
Is it necessary to sacrifice the entire Ravenwood just to kill Remedios?
Besides, if the other party had thought this through, would they still entrust the task of besieging and killing Remedios to the Duke of the Holy Tree, whose position was questionable?
At least, that was not the feeling the envoy had given her. She felt that those people did not think that much.
William was silent for a while, and for a moment even he himself wondered if he was suffering from paranoia.
Do those guys in the Imperial Senate, who were defeated even when fighting against the Damon Continent Expeditionary Force, look like the kind of people who can think ten steps ahead?
Could it be that I am really too sensitive, just like Flora said?
After a while, he sighed and said:
"How about this, immediately send someone you trust to monitor the three star lighthouses in Emerald Province, and report any abnormalities to me immediately. Forget it, I'll let Blake send someone over... In addition, please persuade Yin Lai'er to go back to the embassy and provide us with information about the envoy and the two witnesses. And as for the portal of Green Water Harbor, try to slow down the withdrawal of the Seventh Legion as much as possible..."
After making a series of arrangements that were "better than nothing", William finally changed the topic back.
"Regarding preventing the Hungry Lady from changing the timeline, I currently have a half-baked plan, but I need your help."
"What help?"
Floral asked.
"To put it simply, I need you to help with an experiment...
"I plan to transfer the other timeline 'you' to this side."
