Chapter 231: Twenty-fifth Episode: Chapter 8-1 (2/2)

”Next...next!”

The Sea Creature saw the next name, ”Lieutenant General Alexis Bront, the Chief Architect of Combat Department of Army Division. This is a rather outrageous one! He even dares to take the construction fee of the Guards for their army base. I have helped him with the account twice.”

”The next one...” The lawyer's eyes were gleaming. He could not wait to eliminate these worms from the country as if he was also the holy disciple of Prince O'Neil Andrew Morisette.

”Well, this...” The Sea Creature thought for a moment. His face was full of mock, ”Lieutenant General Albert Traison. He manages the Planning Bureau of Army Division well. His integrity is well-known and has not even touched a pen in the Army Division. Towards such a just soldier, I can't say much. Moreover, if Marshal Alan knew that I lied about his people, there won't be any good days for us in the future!”

”I must remind you!” The lawyer suddenly glared at him, ”At this time, it should be enough worrying about yourself and that child of yours!”

The Finance Minister nodded, ”I have a condition!”

The lawyer spread his hands, ”I must get this point over clearly. Prince O'Neil Andrew Morisette will not reply to you. He is not related to this matter at all. He has not even seen your woman.”

”Of course, I believe that!” The Sea Creature laughed. Why would Oscar appear at this place?

”Tell that person who keeps his promise! During the period when I am in prison, he must ensure the safety of Lady Edamorl Havink and that child!”

The lawyer nodded, ”Of course! This is the most basic thing. Also, I don't mind telling you this. I have already arranged for Lady Havink's visit here tomorrow. At that time, you will be able to make sure she is safe.”

The Sea Creature chuckled. His gaze was set on that list again, ”Lieutenant General Albert Traison's character is doubtless. Just that, his son is a spendthrift. It's not the first time that greedy kid uses his father's name to do whatever he wants. The Military Intelligence Bureau should know how to deal with that.”

The lawyer pointed to the list in satisfaction, ”What about the next one?”

Almodovar stretched a bit, ”How about we call it a day here? I need a shower, shaving, new clothes and a double beef steak set. I won't make it difficult for you for the wine. Limorka White Wine of Year 680 will do.”

The lawyer stood up and bowed like a polite servant, ”Please give me a moment. I promise that your request will be satisfied within the next half an hour!” It seemed that Almodovar would no longer be the prisoner. He had once again become the powerful Finance Minister.

When night arrived, the sky changed. At first, it was the wind, then thick clouds moved from the northwest direction. In a short span of 15 minutes, the whole Dulin city was shrouded with clouds. A sound of thunder shook those who were asleep, and soldiers dashed out of their camp. They were busy running about under the national flag. They did not know who was the one who tied the rope tightly the night before.

The Golden Lion Flag shook violently under the outrageous wind before the storm. The clothes flapped loudly. At last, the wind stopped and the soldiers by the flag post had already taken the national flag off. The Golden Lion sighed helplessly as it longed to be at its own post. At that position, it was capable of gazing upon the heaven and earth and this great empire of long history.

”Please give it to me!”

A crisp female voice made the soldiers on-site looked around in confusion.

Alanis repeated herself, ”Please give it to me!”

”Your Majesty--” A soldier suddenly recognized the voice and was the first to salute Her Majesty the Empress. The soldiers around him clumsily moved around. Not long after, they had become stiff statues like their officer.

Her Majesty the Empress Alanis I of Titan Empire roamed at Victory Square at midnight. The people who saw this were extremely surprised. Didn't the rumors say that Her Majesty only liked the opera and artist's tricks in the palace? Why would their ruler talk to a bunch of lowly soldiers in the middle of the night?

The soldiers saw the face of Alanis. The Empress came out of a team of glorious-looking palace knights. She took the flag that represented the Empire, or herself. The Golden Lion had bathed in a storm. It was not as beautiful and glorious as before. Alanis kissed the flag lightly. Then, rain fell as if they were tears, soaking the flag wet. The Golden Lion seemed even weaker now.

”Your Majesty...” The head of the Secret Service Department groaned. He knew what this Empress was thinking.

Wasn't that official letter from Italia Kingdom's Manuel Royal Family clear enough? Her husband was getting married again! From a man's view, O'Neil Andrew Morisette was truly a lucky one. Even though his surname had given such rights to him, it was enough to drive all the men in the world crazy with envy.

Alanis was the Empress of Titan Empire. Other than that? She was no different than any woman in this world. She liked beautiful dresses and accessories, beautiful men being nice to her, compliments about her appearance and people who would enjoy her humor and attitude. Tracing its source, she liked O'Neil Andrew Morisette. She doubted it, denied it, compromised with this knowledge, and even worried for her husband! But what had she gotten in return? The crown on her head, the endless documents to deal with, endless corruption cases, threats from the Westland Kingdom Alliance and the coming war.

She was a woman. She needed a man to console and motivate her at this time. She needed a shoulder for her to lean on. This did not mean that she was not strong and determined enough. She was simply a normal woman. Everyone thought that she was the Empress and she was not normal. She could not possibly tell everyone that they were wrong, could she? She was indeed an Empress, so she could not say it. She could not do the things that showed that she was a normal woman. When Italia sent the official document to her, she told the messenger to congratulate Italia's Royal Family and her husband's new wife. When the pressure at three defense lines intensified, she told the soldiers of the Empire that the Empress would win this war without fail. When her husband turned the Capital around thousands of miles away from here, the Titan Empress told him that...

What could Alanis tell him? He had reached his aim, but what of her? Did he care about her wish, her emotion and her helplessness?

The rain became heavier. At first, it was a few drops just like tears, then it became a cacophony of noise. Raindrops fell from the sky to the ground hurriedly. Along with the thunderous sound and the sharp lightning at the edge of the sky, Dulin city brightened and darkened accordingly. Amongst the pale light, a weak madam could be seen standing at the Victory Square. Beside her, or to be more specific, around her ten meters in radius, the soldiers of Guards and palace knights filled the place. The place was crowded under the rain.

Standing in the rain with the ruler of the Empire. This was a pride that could not be gained in a few lifetimes of the soldiers!

But what was wrong with Her Majesty? What was she doing?

Alanis was crying. Only by standing in the rain that she was able to cry to her heart's content. She no longer wanted to care what Oscar was after because the answer was already clear. Maybe he was not doing this intentionally but he was destroying her. She did not want to care what was wrong with Morisette Dynasty because the answer was already clear. The Second Anti-Titan Alliance was not the same as that at any time in history. If the enemy before only wished to stand against Titan, then they planned to destroy this country this time.

So, she cried to her heart's content!