Still Loved Even In The New World
CHAPTER 139: The Beginning of the Great War (2)

The journey towards the city, ah. no, now it is not a city, it is the former city of the Demon Gate, going there will take quite a long time, it will take a long time, but with the more advanced airships of the Xuan Ming Empire, we were able to arrive much faster.

By the time the fleet was about to arrive, I could already see the barren sandy land that was the former city of the Demon Gate from the sidelines of the ship's windows. Not far away, my view fell on many rows of tents set up about 500 meters from the edge of the sand field. The tents were tents for the infantry soldiers who had arrived first. The airship landed a short distance away from the row of tents.

Maybe they took me prisoner, so they wouldn't let me off the airship.

Susi:"Your Majesty, should we cripple the guard and run away?."

Susi who was held in the ship room with me said. Only Lusi who as my servant is held together. For my other subordinate knights, they were put on a different ship than me. This is all to prevent any resistance and minimize my chances of escape.

I thought about Lusi's words for a moment and weighed up some possibilities. It's possible to do that, even very easy. After all, we were only held in the room, not in the bars.

Aneria:"No. We still don't do it. We might be able to escape from this ship, but after that how are we going to get past those soldier tents?."

If it was only ten or so warriors, me and Lusi could pass through it, but this is five hundred thousand warriors, how could I do it?!.

Susi:"But if we don't run away soon, we may die with the traitors. The magic from those Moon Palace people could annihilate an entire fleet with just a single spell. I'm worried if we'll get involved in such an attack."

I can understand how Lusi feels right now. This is indeed a possible thing, even the possibility is very large. Despite this, I still shake my head. I could see the confused expression of Lusi staring at me.

Aneria:"No Lucia, it won't happen. His Holiness Philia would not do such a superficial thing. I'm sure that His Majesty has prepared a plan for us."

Susie: "Why, why would he want to do that?."

It's only natural that Lusi thinks like that. His Holiness Philia was a very strong man, had a loyal army, and, having power and wealth incomparable to us what else does he want from a weak being like us when he already has everything?!. It was a reasonable thought, but there was still one thing I could do and needed by His Holiness Philia.

Aneria:"Yes, we don't have anything that could satisfy His Majesty, but we still have a use for His Majesty."

Sus:"What is that?."

Aneria:"Stability!."

Sus:"!"

"That's exactly what His Majesty wants."

Just as I was about to explain further to Luci, suddenly a voice sounded in my and Lusi's ears. We both looked up and looked around, but found no one or anything that made that sound.

We both looked at each other and saw the confusion. Just as I wanted to give up thinking about who made the sound, I saw a black origin that floated up and finally gathered into a figure.

The figure was a tall woman (1.8m) with long, pointed ears. He has golden eyes with red sclera. The woman's skin was a strange purplish gray, but even so, the woman had a very beautiful face that was very rare to encounter.

With the sharp eyes of a very beautiful Phoenix bird that adds power to its elegance, but also adds a bit of cruelty to the glint of its eyes.

Looking at him, I felt a tremor in my heart. I don't know what kind of feeling this is, whether it's fear, respect, or some other feeling, I don't understand. I could only stare at him walking slowly towards me while smiling by exposing the small fangs at the corners of his mouth.

"I came to tell you what to do next."

As I expected that His Majesty will prepare a plan for me.

Aneria:"This noble one, please say."

I don't know who he is, but from the cold glint in his eyes as well as the gripping aura he emits, I know that he has taken many lives with his hands. How do I know?, the experience on the battlefield over the years has taught me. Meeting a figure like this, I can only put on a very low attitude. I can confirm that if I put on an unsatisfactory attitude, he will instantly kill me.

"Not much..."

In short, the woman simply said the result of His Holiness Philia's plan and asked me to improvise with what would happen. No matter how I do it, His Majesty just wants the result to be the same as what he planned.

His Majesty only wants the important people in this war not to be killed. His Holiness Philia only gave me a task to unite them all in one ship. Indeed this task sounded easy, but since they were nobles from different countries and had conflicts, it would be difficult to unite them in one ship, it was because they never trusted each other, it was because they never trusted each other, but they watch out for each other.

Susi:"Your Majesty, will His Holiness Philia use them for the same purpose as using you?."

Actually, Lusi's words hurt me a little. I know that I'm just a tool, but does he have to say it blatantly?!. Yes, I was, after all, used by them. But, what can I do, where in this world the weak are strong food, weakness is original sin, so there is no refutation for Luci's words.

Aneria:"No, His Holiness Philia will not use them for the same purpose."

Susi:"Why, aren't they also powerful people?."

Aneria:"The reason is quite simple, namely: Loyalty. Maybe at first I felt uncomfortable being used by them, but after seeing the power of Moon Palace, I realized, I, that the most appropriate way to survive and protect something that is valuable to us is to obey without resistance, but they are different, they intend to oppose His Majesty from the very beginning, so His Majesty will not use a person like them to be his person. Maybe, they'll just be disposable tools."

I took a breath for a moment and thought about the current state of affairs in the peaceful-looking Dronagon Kingdom. Who does not know that although it looks peaceful on the outside, but full of chaos in it. Many nobles who did not care about the state of their people, they were busy playing intrigue for power and profit.

Aneria:"Why, if I were to follow His Holiness Filia, I feel that the state of the Dragon Kingdom would be better, at least it wouldn't be as bad as it is today."

Lusi and I talked for a long time, until the door was knocked from the outside. As Lusi opened the door, four people stood outside the door, one was a food carrier, two were bodyguard soldiers, and the last one was Phirios who looked at me with that disgusting smile of hers.

Phirios stepped forward and walked up to me who was sitting on the bed. Seeing that, Lusi immediately moved and blocked in front of me. The soldiers escorting Phirios also moved quickly, seeing Lusi take action, they immediately stood between Lucius and Phirios while pointing their spears towards Lucius. Judging from their attitude, they had been specially trained to protect the royal family.

Phirios:"Retreat!."

Hearing Phirios' command, the two soldiers retreated back, but they never relaxed their vigilance. Seeing that Phirios would not be rude, I also called for Luci and told him to back off.

Aneria:"Oh... Can I know why the venerable prince would visit me?."

Phirios's face changed slightly, but she was seen holding back her expression in order not to be too affected.

Phirios:"I will ignore your tone. Now, you must tell me, what is the secret of those ancient ruins!."

I had expected that. From the very beginning, Xuan Ming empire was indeed eyeing the ruins, but they were unwilling to be the ones to start because they did not want to suffer any losses. They usually incite the Astium Union to begin with my kingdom and Xuan Ming empire will be the fishermen who take advantage.

Besides their fear of suffering losses, they also did not know whether fighting for a ruin was worth it. So, they try to figure out what kind of advantage they can get. If they could gain more advantage, they would definitely not hesitate to move their troops.

They tried to find out what secrets were in the ruins through various means, but they always failed because all the results of the expedition to the ruins were kept secret by the kingdom. There were indeed some other high-level nobles who knew of it, but they would not be as foolish as spreading information that could affect their profits.

That's why Phirios was trying to find out directly from me. He was a prince who had no power, but if he managed to bring along information about the ruins, he would gain the support of the emperor.

Aneria:"Sorry prince. But, what makes you think that I will tell you?."

The smile on Phirios' face disappeared and was replaced with a pouting frog face. I almost laughed to see it.

Phirios tried to grab me, but before her hand touched me, Lusi immediately moved and tightly grasped Phirios' fat arm. However, Phirios was only a weak person, when compared to Luci who had seen blood since childhood, he was just like a fish on a cutting board.

Srakkk....!

"Let the prince go...!"

Phirios:"Release... Ahh sick...!."

Phirios screamed as her wrist was held tightly by Luci. Lusi just stared at the soldier who pointed a spear at him with cold eyes and killed. Seeing this situation, I stood up and patted Lusi on the shoulder.

Aneria:"Let go!."

Luci was still holding it and only took off after a few seconds. As his wrist had already slipped off, Phirios retreated quickly while holding onto her already-blue wrist.

Phirios:"Basic woman J***ng, just look up to when you will remain arrogant before me!."

Protected by two bodyguards, Phirios turned and walked away to the door. While walking, he flicked his hand and dropped the tray held by one of the soldiers until the tray that was supposed to contain my food and Lusi fell scattering to the ground.

Aneria:"Prince, why are you in such a hurry?!."

Before Phirios walked out the door, I stopped her immediately. Hearing me, Phirios stopped and turned to look at me with a dark face and full of anger. Well, if the horn on his forehead is a chimney, I think it's gonna blow smoke out of there.

Phirios:"What, did you know that your fate would be so bad after this?!. It's too late to beg, I'll definitely torture you until I'm satisfied."

Torturing me?, your end will only be a chess piece, still can you torture me?!. Even though I was full of disdain and disgust towards her words, I still tried to maintain my smile.

Aneria:"You seem to have misunderstood. Aren't you going to start attacking tomorrow?!, therefore, I have advice that might interest you."

Phirios:"Speak...!"

Seeing his arrogant attitude, I can't wait to see his face after the battle.

Aneria: "Rather than you working hard to find out the ruins information from me, and there is no way you can get it, why don't you try another way?!."

I stopped talking and gave the temptation to attract his attention and make his interest increase.

Phirios:"Say what do you mean?."

This is what I expected.

Aneria:"Don't you have a strong army, then, why don't you use it?!. In this army aside from the Xuan Ming empire, there are also people from the Dragon Kingdom, including Marshal and Duke, do you not find that they do not have too much respect for you?. Wouldn't you rather show your skills?. Take Marshal and Duke one ship with you and let your troops attack first. The moment the army of the Dronagon Kingdom saw the might of the Xuan Ming empire, they would be much more respectful to you. But..."

Phirios:"But that won't be enough to convince Marshal and Duke. Continue on!."

Well, he can guess. Although he was stupid, it did not mean that he had no IQ at all.

Aneria:"That's exactly. That's why they're on one ship with you. You can show your leadership skills and take respect away from them. That way, you might be able to subdue them under your hands and take the territory of the Dronagon Kingdom. Imagine, what the Xuan Ming empire will give you if you manage to do so!."

Phirios pondered and considered what I said, after pondering for some time, she looked at me with suspicious and strange eyes.

Phirios:"Why did you suddenly change like this. Where was your stubborn attitude?!."

Aneria:"Hubborn behavior is useless in these conditions. I don't want to tell you the secrets of the ruins because I don't want to be stamped as a sinner in the kingdom, but I don't refuse to help you have the power and allow you to take the throne. Of course none of this is free, after this plan has succeeded, I want you to make me a queen and punish the nobles who have betrayed me. I can let you become the new king in the kingdom's territory, and once you become the king, not only the secrets of the ruins, but also the royal family's secret sword techniques."

I saw Phirios' smiling face with a blank look. I can be sure that she is drowning in her beautiful shadow.

Phirios:"Take them some more food!."

After a while, Phirios regained consciousness and turned away with a smile while talking to the soldier who delivered the food earlier.

.....

The next day, I got word from the soldiers on guard that the superiors would gather and discuss the war plans on this ship. After all this was the Phirios ship, so this was the best ship at the moment.

Under the pretext that the attack plan was running smoothly and there was no miss communication between the troops, Phirios managed to gather the commanders and officials in one ship. This way was more successful than I expected.

Right now, since I gave Phirios a "good advice" he allowed me to walk freely on the ship. I came to the deck with Lusi. I looked around, under the bright red light, I could see airships hundreds of meters in size and infantry soldiers lined up neatly on the ground and prepared to fight with confidence.

The sight of hundreds of thousands of soldiers in neatly lined armor looking extremely strong and ferocious, but I knew that they would only be slaughtered sheep.

I stopped watching the cannon fodder and saw Phirios and other military higher-ups standing on the deck. In Phirios' hands were two Phoenix-shaped emblems and a silver pentagon shield.

Witnessed by the many high-ranking and warriors on the ship, Phirios brought his hands closer together and united the two emblems. After the two emblems were united, the emblem immediately soared into the air and from the emblem emitted a dazzling silver-white light radiated and shot out into a pillar of light that pierced through space.

After waiting for about five breaths, suddenly an extremely strong air pressure appeared from above. Due to the intense air pressure, the ships that floated immediately shook violently.

Slowly, a hole opened up between the void. From the sidelines in the hole, I could see a very large land with dense buildings. Every now and then from inside the hole sounded a terrible roar (Dragon roar).

No one made a sound at this moment, not even the arrogant Phirios was silent a thousand languages, all one could hear was the hasty breathing of everyone.

Moments later, from inside the hole, a woman was seen walking gracefully in the empty air towards the troops.

The woman smiled gracefully with a beautiful and gentle face like a good older sister. She had a tall and slender body with long straight hair in deep black which added a gentle aura to her.

She was wearing a strange light purple colored outfit that was very graceful. In his right hand, he held a lavender-colored thin sword with a red motif that fused with the light.

seeing such a scene, the originally silent people began to take long breaths in the cold air. Not only were they surprised, I was also surprised. I didn't see him at Moon Palace back then, and this was the first time I'd seen him. How much power did Moon Palace hide?. Thinking of this, I became more convinced that my decision to surrender to His Holiness Philia was the right one.

We continued to watch the woman in silence, until she stopped and stood still in the empty air several tens of meters from the front row of the airship. While looking at the airship troops and infantry on the ground with a smile.

"Your Majesty is very kind and gives you the opportunity to give up immediately."

(The end of this chapter.)

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