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    Although the Empire captured the coveted capital of the United Provinces, Lenny, this was not a decisive victory worth boasting about.  A total of more than 150,000 people were mobilized. Emperor Gustavus, who came with an absolutely superior force, did not completely solve the southern problem. They failed to defeat the opposing Free Army, which was ill-organized from the beginning, and gave the opponent the opportunity to rebuild its army.  Opportunity.

    To the west of the Roof Mountains, the northern nobles finally had only 60,000 capable troops left, guarding the Sijurok and one-third of the Lunni special area that they had finally won; opposite them, there were almost equally powerful and powerful troops.  A southern army that had been tested for a long time in the war was composed of 25,000 new Lunni troops from Shangyi Meiya and 30,000 Western troops from Dongjulok.  What cannot be done with 150,000 people, there is even less hope of doing with 60,000 people.

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????  Not only did all human banks purchase too many war bonds, but even the elven bankers in Honlinasti began to feel their money was tight, which also caused the economy of the entire New World to panic.  The empire and the republics' crazy need for war expenses caused a money shortage in the distant Eastern Empire. The chief academician of the Chinese Dynasty suddenly found that he could not obtain as much funds as in previous years to support his tax reform plan. Yingzhou  The daimyo also had to stop their reform of the high-level system and began to use grain harvests to count their respective strengths.

    ¡°To make matters worse, the impact will last for more than a year.

    ¡ª¡ªExcerpted from Chapter 4 of "The Beginning of Modern Times (1666-1682)", Volume 1 of "Modern History of Aklania" written by Majia Veri

    (The book owner's note on the title page of the collection: If I have time, I would like to study the subtle differences between the name, author, volume and content of this book and the edition in my memory. - bonnie.s)

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    August 27, 1666

    The Southern Directly Administered Imperial Territory of the Holy Koman Empire (Sijulok), the Avenue on the West Bank of the King's River

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    A small army was advancing on the road that had been repaired with great difficulty.

    This army consists of about 100 cavalry and more than 300 mounted infantry.

    But with the strength of just one cavalry squadron and three infantry companies, there were more than 130 carriages used for transportation.  Rather than looking like an elite army, it looks more like a transport team with excess defense power.

    Like all modern armies, this army also has many battle flags with various heraldic colors.

    Each company will carry four or five flags, among which there will definitely be two identifying flags: one is the iron-gray diagonal cross royal heraldic flag of the Holy Empire, and the other is the purple clover coat of arms of the Fegota family.  If someone is proficient in heraldry, they can identify a lot of information from the urgently modified peripheral side stripes.

    For example, the simplicity of the main pattern "Purple Alfalfa" proves that this is the flag of a "Duke" and not the flag of a "Marquis" or "Count" of the Fegota branch.  The tassel at the end of the flag is made of white lace, which proves that the owner of the flag is a duchess.

    The diagonal cross in the upper left quadrant indicates that the duchess has sworn allegiance to the emperor, while the blank space in the upper right quadrant indicates that she has not yet obtained the oath of allegiance from all her vassals.  Depending on the future development of the situation, olive branches may be drawn here to indicate that all vassals have pledged their allegiance; or swords may be crossed to indicate that the lord is determined to use force to suppress all disobedient vassals.

    This is the convoy of the new Duchess Feigota. They are heading north to meet the main force of Princess Feigota.

    In late summer, there are occasional showers in the Wangzhe River Valley, turning the ground into a mess of mud.  The mud puddles on the roadside are okay, but occasionally there will be mud puddles that cut off the entire road, forcing the entire team to stop.

    The soldiers in charge of the escort could only curse a few times and find a tree to lean against on the roadside, waiting for the troops responsible for handling this situation to arrive from the central company.

    "If it were this time of spring, it wouldn't be so exaggerated." Some soldiers passed by here during the spring campaign and still had an impression of the King's Avenue at that time. "The southerners did a good job here at that time."  of."

    "It's not all this war. Over the summer, you dug and I dug, and finally the good road was dug into a muddy road. No wonder the Southern Army was so quick to withdraw the west of the King's River to us, these traitors  I'm probably still waiting to see the joke. Looking back, it was really a smooth journey in the spring."

    "Can it not go smoothly? The largest mobilization in the history of the empire, the first alliance with the Pointed Ears, and the civil strife of the Free Army. The sit-in at Fort Steele allowed us to pass. We have never fought so smoothly. Can it?  It's not a big deal for His Majesty the Emperor to turn such a good start into this quagmire.?.  It¡¯s not us Fegotas who are bleeding the most!  "

    "It's not entirely the fault of the big shots at the top. The Southern Army fought very tenaciously. His Royal Highness the old Duke is in charge of the overall situation. Even he couldn't defeat him. What can the emperor do?"

    "Speaking of Lenny, we can only eat food until the beginning of September at most. At this time, we think of our Mr. Feigota again, and they are all counting on the supplies we transported"

    "Speaking of which, would the Confederate Army in Jena be willing to resell some? I heard they are rich in wine."

    "How is that possible? The rebels also have difficulties with supplies. I heard that Lopez has taken his troops to Fates to eat. It's time to spend the winter Can you go home for the winter this year?"

    The soldiers chatted freely about the current war situation.  A month ago, their commanders would have sent these guys to the military judge without hesitation, but now even their noble commanders have joined in the chat.

    After all, it has been more than half a month since the war ended.  For these Imperial people who have been fighting hard for nearly half a year, going home can already be put on the schedule.

    ¡°If we count the civil strife that broke out in the Free Army in the depth of winter, the war has been going on in this land for eight full months.

    From the Matebesi River to the Ouse River, from Emerald Bay to the Great Wasteland, the war swept through almost half of the land of the free countries. Hundreds of cities and towns were reduced to ruins. The cumulative casualties on both sides exceeded 200,000 people and more than one million people.  Refugees are displaced.

    But it ended eventually.

    What is better than the previous freedom wars is that this time the two sides did not fight until one side was completely wiped out, but only fought until both sides were unable to attack.

    Such a peace is more stable than a peace by treaty.

    As soon as he heard that almost all the supplies stored in Renni had been lost, Marshal Lopez, the supreme commander of the Free Army in Jena, immediately accepted the orders of the new military government and dictator without any doubt.  The Western General Army withdrew across the Wangzhe River, established a new stronghold in Dongjulok, and began to collect the first batch of autumn grain.

    But this does not mean that the emperor can act at will west of the Wangzhe River.

    Along with the ceasefire agreement, dictator Conte Fox¡¯s ¡°Go to the Land of the Free¡± speech was also circulated.

    With the implementation of the ceasefire treaty, the long-suppressed flow of refugees finally began to move.

    In the area centered on Jourok in the northwest and Floresti, humans and half-elves left their homes in villages and towns, driving carriages, oxen carts, donkey carts and even rickshaws to escape to Dongru, which was still under the control of the Free Army.  Locke and Shangyi Meiya.

    The road leading to the coastal fortress of Witland where the First Freedom Fleet is stationed was also congested. The Saints' legions took the opportunity to set up roadblocks, hoping to strip these people of the last copper in their wallets, and at the same time began to plan an attack on Witland.  The embargo of Lan Fortress.

    The cease-fire agreement has been in place for seventeen days, and the refugee flow has reached as far as Fort Photi.  On the Wangzhe Riverside Avenue, you can see groups of refugees with sallow faces and thin muscles everywhere.

    Seeing the big car slipping in the mire, some refugees gradually stopped and stared at the big car with longing eyes.  The chatting soldiers were too lax, and by the time they found out, more than a hundred refugees had gathered.

    It was only then that the commander of the vanguard unit felt that something was wrong.  He hurriedly summoned his combat troops to disperse the refugees.

    "If you can't use it, just use the spear handle and gun butt!" The knight who just discussed current affairs with his subordinates had to wave his command sword. "We must disperse the magic squad before they arrive, if necessary."  , you can shoot¡ª¡ª"

    A cold female voice interrupted his order.

    "I seem to have heard you say something about dispersing the refugees and shooting, Baron von Taco. Although you are a knight directly subordinate to His Majesty the Emperor, the orders we received should be the same, right? Please help me  Repeat them, Baron.¡±

    The knight turned his head in panic and saw the sassy young woman.

    She was wearing a dusty general officer's dress. The color was the lavender color that the Figota family would only use on formal occasions, and it was trimmed with bright white trim.  The brim of the military hat was pushed very low, almost covering her bright eyes and long eyelashes.  Probably in order to minimize gender symbols, almost all of her hair was tied up inside the military cap, with only a few strands of brown hair exposed from the side of the brim of the military cap.

    ¡°¡­Her Highness the Duchess von Feigota!¡±

    The riding crop in the duchess's hand whirled lightly in the air, making a crisp sound.

    ¡°Repeat for me the order you received, Mr. Baron.¡±

    Whether it was due to the gap in titles, his status or the gender of the other party, the knight commander had no reason to refuse.Depend on.

    He swallowed his saliva and replied: "First, resume command of the imperial troops north of Jena. Second, negotiate with the remaining Southern troops stranded in Jena, resolutely implement the ceasefire agreement, and persuade them to surrender.  Leave the stronghold. Third, redeem the prisoners of war in the Jena prison camp, especially ensuring that the first princess, Her Royal Highness Olya, who is still in the hands of the Southern Army, will be brought back"

    "So, this place is very close to Jena. Are you planning to violate these orders?"

    The young new duchess got off her horse and said sarcastically.  The attendants and guards around her also hurriedly dismounted after her.  Facing the more than a hundred refugees, Duchess Feigota frowned and turned to ask her adjutant: "Colonel Edith, I remember that when you came to join us, the princess who was originally in Blenheim  Already arrived north of Jena.¡±

    "Yes, Your Highness the Duchess. That was my command."

    The person known as "Colonel Edith" is a rather charming young woman. She is also wearing a lavender Princess Figota officer uniform and looks to be less than thirty years old.

    Looking at her appearance alone, it is difficult to tell that she was once the best agent in the empire.  Whether it was the civil strife in the Republic or the war that had just ceased fire, Edith Magnum, codenamed "Mist Eagle", was the backbone of the secret front.  After gaining the trust of Denika Willen, she regrouped and retreated during the defeat in Jena, and stabilized the troops in Blenheim in the name of the second duchess.  As soon as the ceasefire agreement was signed, the colonel immediately led the principality guards south to greet her lord. Her former boss, the Minister of Security, had to completely recognize her status in the future Principality of Fegota.

    Everyone in Lenny¡¯s court believes that if Denika Willen von Fegota can successfully inherit the principality, Edith Magnum has a good chance of becoming her prime minister of the principality.  Two women from the south will rule the most powerful duchy in the Holy Empire.

    "That means we should be able to get supplies at any time, right?"

    "I think so, Your Highness the Duchess."

    Duchess Dinica Willen nodded: "That's easy to handle. We can use the food on these two trucks as reward to let the refugees here leave. After all, it's still a long way from here to Lenny.  "

    "Is this okay, Your Highness? After all, those are the southern citizens who want to escape from the empire's territory" Edith paused and deliberately glanced at the other people around her in front of Denika. Those northerners had a look in their eyes.  With disdain for the refugees around him, "Are you going to trade your precious supplies for a smooth road?"

    "But after all, there has been a ceasefire. If we fight with them here, the Southern Army in Jena will probably get entangled with us, which will be troublesome. It is definitely a good deal to exchange two or three carts of food for Jena's goodwill.  Buy and sell.¡±

    Denika sighed and lowered her voice: "Andactually, I can understand their idea of ??not wanting to live under the rule of the empire or elves. Everyone should have the freedom to choose the regime they want to be loyal to, right?"

    Edith was silent.  As a descendant of an old royalist, she faced the same situation as Denica.

    Denika raised her whip and raised her voice slightly: "Since I am going to rule the Principality of Fegota, I hope it will be a land where people live voluntarily, rather than a land where swords are needed to prevent people from escaping.  I believe that all my subjects think the same way. These refugees may one day also be my subjects."

    Hearing her words, some soldiers were thoughtful, while more soldiers still showed contempt.

    But no matter what, they began to organize the refugees to use ropes to drag the carriage out of the mire.  The magic users around Denika also began to use their magic to harden the mire and repair the soil, while the refugees dug out slates and stone strips from the muddy water to re-pave the road.

    Soon, the troops began to move forward again.  On the following road, such quagmires appeared again and again, and the soldiers of the Principality of Feigota dealt with them as usual.  Because of their experience, each time they repaired the problem a little faster than the last time.

    But by the fourth time, the young duchess still frowned.  She paused in front of a newly repaired quagmire, wondering if the quagmire might be too big.

    A voice sounded in her ears at the right time, reminding her of the anomaly here: "Something's not right, Denika. This place is very close to Jena, why is the road condition worse than further south? The main army of the empire has repaired it.  The southern half of the King's Boulevard, the Low in Jena It would be strange for the Field Marshal of the Free Army to do nothing."

    "Since I am the only one who can hear it, you don't have to speak so tactfully, Margia." Denica smiled and replied in a low voice, "Just mention Clad Lopez's name directly. After all, we  NoIt may completely avoid that person's huge influence.  I also understand what you mean, you mean these quagmires and refugees are traps, right?  "

    ¡°That¡¯s right, Your Highness, the Duchess.¡±

    The charming soul body with long dark green hair gently tapped Denika¡¯s shoulder a few times with her hand as a reply in lieu of nodding.  Magia Verri once almost ruled the country with the help of puppet politicians in the Jurok Republic, and now she is able to subdue these Fegotas for Denica.

    Denika knew in her heart that without Magia's rich experience and cunning political skills, she might not have been able to be recognized in Lenny's new court so quickly, and add the "Emperor's Recognition" to her coat of arms.  diagonal cross pattern.

    "Then I'm afraid I need to check with Edith. She came here from this road day and night before -"

    As soon as Denika finished her words, she saw a messenger galloping over from the front army.

    "Her Royal Highness the Duchess! The colonel discovered that there is a huge quagmire ahead. He suspects that it is caused by magic such as 'fossils into mud'. Please stay on high alert with the central company -"

    He spoke too loudly.

    Majia¡¯s face changed slightly, and she immediately turned her eyes to the refugees who had just received relief and were rebuilding roads in the huge quagmire. She whispered in Denika¡¯s ear: ¡°Idiot!¡±

    Sure enough, when they heard the shout of the messenger, the faces of some of the refugees changed.

    A man who was wearing a cloak suddenly dropped his cloak, stood up, and drew a composite short bow from his back.

    "The Duchess is here! For freedom!"

    The shout had a hint of an elf accent.

    All the soldiers¡¯ eyes widened.  They saw a small number of refugees tearing apart their old coats, revealing the leather and studded armor underneath.  These people drew various weapons, and the spear tips and blades reflected the cold light in the sun.

    "They are guerrillas!!! Protect His Highness!"

    The leader of the elf didn¡¯t hesitate and shot an arrow directly at Denika¡¯s right chest.  It's clear that he doesn't want to kill the Duchess, but is certainly interested in rendering the powerful magician incapable of fighting.

    Facing the sudden sneak attack, the corners of Denika's mouth just twitched slightly.  She lowered her head slightly, freed her right hand to take out the wand from her waist, and still held the horse's rein in her left hand, as if she had not noticed the arrow at all.

    Before the surrounding soldiers could express their worries, a strong magic shield suddenly appeared out of thin air, blocking the accurate and cruel arrow!

    "Thank you." Denika shook her head, leaned down, kicked the horse's belly with the spurs of her heels, and rushed towards the guerrilla leader who shot the cold arrow.

    "Are you so confident that I can block it for you?"

    Majia Weili put away her magic shield and began to prepare to attack with magic.

    "The magic power you use is basically all spent from me. I will still check the accounts every day. Judging from the amount you have used when secretly testing magic these past few nights, it must be no problem to block this attack.  "

    "Denika said, she raised her fingertips on the wand, and a flame spear shot out from the front of the wand.

    ¡°Civilians get down on the spot!¡±

    The duchess scolded lightly, rushing straight into the group of armed refugees with her horse speed, the flaming spear in her hand flying like a fire net.  Occasionally, magicians will try to engage in hand-to-hand combat on horseback like knights, but most of them do not have enough physical strength to use lances or sabers. They often use short wands that are easy to control and deal magic damage instead of long spears - at least not with them.  A tragedy occurred where the enemy was stabbed but was dismounted by the reaction force.

    The leading elf archer seemed to have been prepared. He dropped the long hunting bow in his hand, bent down and blended into the group of refugees lying down. However, several soldiers on the side were swept away by the flaming spear in Dinika's hand, and were tragically killed.  Howled.

    "Surround her! Send the signal and everyone takes action!"

    The leader of the elf rolled on the ground a few times, took advantage of the opportunity when Denika was tripped by his men, escaped from the attack range of the flame spear, and threw a buzzing arrow into the air.  The regular army does not use buzzing arrows as communication signals, but for small groups of bandits, guerrillas and adventurers, this cheap magic item that does not require a pre-agreed code and does not consume extra magic power is the best indicator of action.

    Scattered gunfire came from the front army, which was also mixed with the sound of grenades and explosions.  In time of war, it is not difficult to obtain weapons.  The weapons scattered in the Sirulok area are enough to arm a hundred thousand bandits and guerrillas and there are still some left.

    Not to mention they now have more powerful magic.  The Magic Network gives everyone the opportunity to learn magic, as long as?With a piece of parchment, they can learn a variety of advanced spells that were previously regarded as top secrets by governments and magician associations.

    "You are responsible for defense, Magia, I am going to use cluster missiles!"

    Although she saw the elf chanting some magic in a low voice, Denika had no time to care about him.

    The duchess was surrounded by about twenty armed men dressed as refugees, most of whom were armed with cold weapons, and one even held a net, as if they wanted to capture her for ransom.

    "give it to me!"

    Majia Veli replied, the ghost hand passed through the air, pulling out one after another defensive force fields with different attributes.  Most people can't see the soul body. They only see the duchess controlling the flame wand in her right hand. The fourteen knuckles of her left hand are filled with magic power, and there are countless defensive magics surrounding her.

    The Imperial soldiers cheered and rushed into the refugees following their female lord, cutting down all the refugees who dared to stand.  Amidst the cheers, Denika released the cluster missile prepared in her left hand, killing everyone on the opponent's entire left wing in one fell swoop.

    Even the most daring assassin can't help but feel a chill now.

    "Didn't you say that the duchess was adopted? Why is she so difficult to deal with!"

    The elf cursed twice and completed the spell.  His hands smashed into the mud on the ground, and countless clay figures suddenly stood up from his side.  It may be an exaggeration to say that there are countless, but there are definitely thirty or forty - it is obviously a well-prepared ambush.  Ordinary magicians can only summon one or two golems at most at a time. Such a large number must have prepared spells in advance and then activated them together at the end.

    "Mud Golem! Even the guerrillas have four stages of magic!"

    ¡°Her Royal Highness the Duchess, please retreat!¡±

    Contrary to the expectations of the guards, Denika Viren did not retreat.  She took a deep breath and threw the scepter out of her hand.  The flame spear turned into a javelin and plunged straight into the elf mage!

    "Majia, hold on tight! Let's use the ice pick together!"

    Denika and Magia poured their icy magic forward, and the quagmire froze in front of her eyes.  The horse's hooves hit the ice and were forced to take the next step forward before slipping.

    Assault, assault, assault!

    The elf mage had just escaped a sneak attack and had no idea that the opponent's master would attack him so unintentionally.  The cone-shaped ice edges intensively pierced his defensive magic, pierced his nailed leather armor, and knocked down all the mud golems around him.

    Before he could vomit blood, he felt his body lightened and his collar seemed to be held by someone.

    A stun spell pierced his nerves, and the elf mage's vision went dark and he fainted.

    Denika threw her prisoner on the horse and rushed through the quagmire before turning back and giving orders to her troops.

    "I leave these clay golems and refugees to you, gentlemen!"

    From the other side of the mire, what came back was a sound of "obey" filled with awe.  If anyone had doubts about Denika Viren von Feigota's qualifications as a duke before, such doubts have disappeared without a trace now.

    The Second Dynasty of the Holy Koman Empire pursues a complete military meritorious system of establishing the country-magic talent is one of the most important elements.  Denika was caught in an ambush but did not panic at all. Both her fighting skills and her fighting will were comparable to those of the previous Margraves of Von Fegota.  At least in this army, no one would question her inheritance qualification, but would instead admire the former Duke's foresight in accepting her as his adopted daughter.

    The duchess nodded slightly and ran towards the forward company.  From this distance, gunshots and shouts of death could already be heard.

    "Majia, do you feel that some magic has become easier to use recently?"

    "Is it because of the 'resonance effect' discovered last time? At that time, the magicians in the empire laughed at their opponents for being stupid. Although this can indeed reduce the difficulty of casting spells, it also reveals the secret of his magic"

    "I feel now that it's not that simple. After that, I also analyzed one of his spells, the 'cluster missile'. Moreover, I also submitted this spell to the Provisional Ministry of Magic."

    Majia¡¯s ghost nodded: ¡°Yes, I know all this.¡±

    "But there are also parts you don't know. I invented this spell, and Thoraton has only seen it a few times. I actually spread the method of using the magic I invented, rather than reconstructing his  Method. And just now I discovered that the difficulty of using this spell has dropped by nearly a full level. So I assume that this new magic network can be used according to the magic?The universality of knowledge brings additional power to its creators.  "

    Hearing this hypothesis from Denica, Majia fell into deep thought: "I have to say that this is a very reasonable hypothesis. It can explain many things. But if this is the case, the magic of the future"

    Just as the two were about to enter the combat range of the forward company, a clear female voice suddenly echoed over the entire battlefield, interrupting their chat.

    "This is the Jena Army. The attackers should immediately lay down their weapons and surrender, otherwise they will be regarded as bandits! This is the Jena Army. The attackers should immediately put down their weapons and surrender, otherwise they will be regarded as bandits! This is the Jena Army"

    The magic power of the amplification magic is sufficient, and the effect of repeated playback is considerable. It can definitely ensure that everyone in the entire battlefield can hear this sound.

    Hearing this familiar voice, Denika pulled the reins of the horse at the edge of the battlefield and watched the development of the situation coldly.

    "The Southern Army arrived by chance, using pre-recorded amplification magic. I guess it was a recording magic stone. Before our arrival, they should have also been notified of the arrival of us imperial envoys  What emotions should I use to be diplomatic when dealing with such a guy, Magia?"

    "It's not good for both of us to break up now. Although it's impossible for the other side to know about this raid, it doesn't look like it was deliberately arranged by the Southern Army. If they want to kill us, they can mobilize a larger force  troops."

    Magia floated in the air to the right of Denika, thinking and sorting out countermeasures.

    "Just don't be too aggressive when negotiating with the other party, and don't be too weak. Use this raid to put pressure and complete the handover of prisoners of war as soon as possible, but don't go too far. We have no evidence."

    "Well, there's no evidence."

    Denika sighed, took out her pistol, shot three bullets into the head of the elf prisoner, and then threw the body of the guerrilla leader off the horse.

    "It's better not to give your opponents a chance to question the prisoners. Whether it was framed by Shengsen or it was really arranged by them, it will be more troublesome to ask for confessions. We have encountered bandits and guerrillas four or five times since we went north.  , not more than this time.¡±

    Of course, the attacking guerrillas did not put down their weapons obediently. Instead, they left the road with shouts and fled along the path into the woods and hills.

    Edith, who was directing the battle, noticed that the duchess arrived alone, and hurriedly came up with a few guards.

    "Your Highness! Why did you come here alone from the central company This is too dangerous!"

    Denika waved her hand: "There is no danger. Their combat effectiveness is not really much higher than that of the refugees. Has the southern army's welcoming force arrived?"

    Edith nodded: "Our people have contacted them, but their commander is not in the team."

    "The commander of the Jena Army will definitely not come. I already knew who it was just now."

    Denika thought back to the memory that seemed far away.  Those memories from when she was still living in the orphanage.

    "She's the one who killed my two adopted brothers. I think it was Bonnie Saphire - who must be a major general now. 'The Saint of Blenheim' or something, that sounds really annoying  ."

    Hearing Danica¡¯s words, the young and energetic soldiers around them all lowered their heads.

    ¡°It is really a shame for the Principality of Feigota to be unable to avenge the late Duke and three Marquises!¡±

    You can hear someone whispering.  Hearing this, the duchess sighed.

    "But it was a war after all, not a personal feud. And the war is over. I reiterate His Majesty the Emperor's order. All imperial subjects, including all the Dukes and himself, are not allowed to seek revenge privately during the ceasefire period, otherwise they will be punished by the other party.  The court is conducting a trial. Do you understand?"

    After emphasizing discipline, Denika reassured, "But I personally believe that soon we will have a chance to compete with them on the battlefield again. Until then, please be patient!"

    So, after rendezvousing with the escort sent by the Jena army, the army set off again as if nothing had happened.

    From here to Jena, there were no unexpected battles.

    The Duchess¡¯s motorcade successfully arrived outside the Free Army camp in Jena, waiting for the other party¡¯s commander to greet them.  Edith also sent liaison soldiers to notify Princess Fegota, who was stationed not far to the north, and asked them to take thousands of prisoners of war from the Battle of Blenheim south to prepare for the exchange ceremony.

    "But why on earth did the other party arrange such a showdown for us?" Majia frowned and thought hard, "Is it really true?It was an oversight in intelligence. They didn't discover this guerrilla group?  "

    "I think I know part of the reason. It seems that the Saint of Blenheim has a new position in addition to the commander of the Jena Army."

    Denika raised her riding whip and pointed at the overwhelming green background of the cross-legged cross flags on the Jena camp, as well as the green military uniforms that could be seen everywhere in the military camp.  Green is the color of the Republic of Fatez. Before the war, when the Free Army still had twelve divisions, they occupied three of them, second only to the Republic of Jurok, which had the largest number of troops.

    "Although I don't know what that position is, it must be related to Fates. It seems that our Principality of Feigota will have another troublesome neighbor."
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