Endless Silver Machine

The royal aviation guided ships are all large ships, and the impact of an overly large hull on maneuverability cannot be solved at the current level of technology.

The hull is equipped with heavy weapons with sufficient firepower, which also reduces its sailing speed. Therefore, the large ships of the Bis Empire will be equipped with four medium-sized ships as escorts.

Lan Ming's exclusive royal aviation guided ship, "Ostara", has been sailing on the route for five hours.

The leader of the Knights of the Blue Rose, Wildman Egas, was fortunate enough to be on the same ship as His Excellency the Emperor and Her Royal Highness the Princess, but the main duty of guarding fell on Charlotte Ezein.

It was early in the morning when they received the news that "Ostara" was about to be launched. The Blue Rose Knights gathered urgently, and then His Excellency the Emperor and Lan Ming boarded the ship at the same time, catching everyone off guard.

The trip was carried out without much fanfare, and although the emperor's appearance was unexpected, the commotion soon subsided.

There was no chaos in Lan Ming's plan, and it is still proceeding step by step.

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Wideman sat in the control room, and he had to pay attention to problems that might occur at any time during the voyage.

In the afternoon, in order to change his mood, he left the command room and came to the ship.

The interior of the ship does not seem cramped, but is as comfortable as being in a castle. Royal ships are different from military ships. They are not only a means of transportation for the royal family, but also one of the status symbols.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to call this ship sailing at an altitude of several thousand meters "the castle in the clouds".

Wideman walked slowly and aimlessly in the cabin, seemingly aimlessly. During this time, he did not think about his work for the time being.

After crossing several functional areas and arriving at the dining area, he stopped moving forward.

Continuing forward is the living area, where the emperor and the third princess now live. As a knight, he cannot set foot in it at will.

And, he found someone he didn't expect here.

Charlotte was lying on the bar near the back with her arms pillowed on her head. She probably thought that no one would come here at this time, so she acted lazy.

Charlotte, who had her back turned to Wideman, didn't seem to notice his footsteps. It's afternoon now, and I might be drowsy in such a quiet environment.

Wideman was prepared to turn a blind eye and let her rest for a while. However, he still stopped and was about to walk back, then sat down on the seat next to her.

Charlotte finally reacted when Wideman sat down.

Realizing that the person coming was the knight leader, she straightened her back in panic.

"Your Excellency Aizein, your eyes are red from sleep."

"Yeah, sorry!"

Charlotte, who was reminded by the knight leader, quickly rubbed her eyes. There was no mirror here, and her shadow could not be reflected in Waldman's eyes.

Charlotte's eyes didn't actually become red or swollen. Wideman simply put the bait and got her hooked.

"Where is your work, Princess?"

"Her Royal Highness the Princess is currently talking to the Emperor. It is not convenient for me to stay there..."

"If it's you, it doesn't matter if you just sit in."

"...I am just the personal knight of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and I cannot act beyond my authority."

In a place like this, Charlotte was surprisingly stubborn.

The personal knight is a position that exists only for the royal family, and is the person closest to the royal family.

Although Charlotte can already be promoted to a full knight, coupled with her status as the eldest daughter of "Ai Zein" and her strength worthy of the Fu family, she can even be directly awarded the title of Templar Knight.

But her knighthood still remains as a squire knight.

Whether Her Royal Highness simply wanted to keep her by her side or there were other reasons, even Wildman didn't know.

"I remember that you seem to have been sticking to Her Highness the Princess's side since you were a child."

"Please don't use the term 'stick to your side'." Charlotte defended herself somewhat unhappily, "This is the task of the 'Ai Zein' family, and I have been loyal to Her Royal Highness the Princess from the moment I was born. "

"Sorry, don't take it to heart."

Wideman recalled a time when even though he was sensible, he was still very confused about the future.

As a boy, Wildman was born into a family of knights, also a family with the surname Fu. Since he was a child, he hoped to become a Templar and fight on the battlefield in the future. This is a man's dream.

His father, the head of the "Egas" family, was the head of the Knights of the Iron Lion, one of the five major knights of the Bes Empire. It was a Templar Order with a reputation for bravery and fighting skills in the empire, and was also Wildman's. Target.

The knights directly affiliated with the first prince and the second prince also occupied an important position in Waldman's heart during that period. Only the knights directly affiliated with the two princesses did not take him seriously.

Becoming a knight of a knightly order directly affiliated with the royal family means dedicating one's future to the lord whom one is sworn to protect to the death.

Lan Ming Yiala and Zi Ming Yiala inherited the magic costume of the "Yila" family, and are the first and second heirs respectively. Many nobles hope to establish contact with them.

But in the eyes of the young and frivolous Wildman, the two princesses are only women after all, and obeying their orders cannot display their true value.

"Sir Egas, the work of the Knights of the Blue Rose seems to be particularly heavy recently. Is there anything I can do to help?"

"If you come to our place to sing and dance, maybe it can boost morale."

"I didn't mean to do this kind of favor, Mr. Egas!"

Wideman thought these were the only things women could do.

As he grew older and became more understanding of the nature of things, Wideman's impression of the two princesses changed.

At that time, he had not come into contact with Lan Ming at such a close distance, and could only see her in various domestic affairs.

I don’t know when, but Wildman, who had become calm, was deeply attracted by Lan Ming’s strong figure.

He was promoted to a Templar at the age of eighteen and was the youngest Templar in the history of the Knights together with Olvega Lane.

Wideman took the initiative to apply to join the Order of the Blue Rose and became one of the twenty-four Templars.

"Have you considered that thing I mentioned to you before?"

Wildman suddenly mentioned the question that Charlotte had been avoiding. No matter what Charlotte's answer was, he was ready to give up.

Probably because he remembered his past self, and now that the two of them were alone, Wideman unconsciously asked the question.

Charlotte didn't react immediately. She seemed to recall for a short while before she knew what Wideman was referring to.

"I may not be able to accept that request..."

"That's right."

Wideman ended the topic with this brief sentence and decided not to mention it to Charlotte in the future.

"sorry……"

Charlotte was also very sorry for rejecting Wideman's invitation. She lowered her head slightly. Her smooth shoulder-length hair had recently grown to a length that could cover the side of her face.

Wideman waved his hand casually, indicating that Charlotte didn't need to pay attention.

"I know you have your thoughts. And you are not a Templar yet, and the Knights of the Blue Rose cannot recruit squire knights. I almost forgot about it."

After he said these words, he stood up from his seat and prepared to leave.

Wideman also had work in the command room, so he didn't have time to chat with Charlotte here.

Charlotte watched Wideman's tall back disappear behind the cabin door, and then moved his gaze to the beret placed at hand.

She held the hat Lan Ming gave her in her hand and played with it, but she was still thinking about the thing that Wideman mentioned before leaving.

Wideman had sent him an invitation to join the Knights of the Blue Rose a long time ago, but Charlotte neither accepted it immediately nor rejected it on the spot.

Even if he joins the Knights of the Blue Rose, he will still only serve Her Highness the Princess, but he will definitely not be able to maintain such a close distance.

What exactly do I hope to get from Lan Ming...

Charlotte sighed softly, put the beret back on her head, left the bar, and walked back to the living area.

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While Wildman and Charlotte were chatting, the royal father and daughter were also chatting at a face-to-face distance about trivial matters that were rarely discussed in August.

In August, the relationship between the two is that of an emperor and a princess. There are very few opportunities to meet directly, and now this distance is even more rare.

Charlotte quietly left the cabin while the two were talking, and the emperor and Lan Ming naturally noticed it.

"Charlotte is still so well-behaved."

"She has always been like this. She is a knight I can be proud of."

"The 'Azein' family has always been the knight of the 'Iela' family. It has been this way since a hundred years ago. It is really a rare fate."

Charlotte has often been with Lan Ming since he was a child. At that time, he could not be regarded as a knight, but at best he was just a playmate.

However, from that period onwards, the emperor had great admiration for Charlotte, who had established a sense of knighthood, and even made Lan Ming jealous for a while.

"Charlotte's position in my heart is closer to a friend than a knight. Although there is a saying in Augustus that 'there are no permanent friends', I actually don't fully agree."

"Well, the right to judge is in your hands. Royal families and nobles rarely find close friends in their lives, so cherish her."

The emperor did not reprimand this slightly childish attitude, which also meant that he recognized Charlotte's performance.

Charlotte's topic ends here, Lan Ming still has questions about the parliament a few days ago.

Before this, she had always felt embarrassed to ask in person, but she still held expectations in her heart.

"Father, you gave me full authority to build this cooperative trade city because you affirmed my ability?"

Although Lan Ming can already be called a royal family in his own right, in fact, he is still very immature deep down in his heart.

Hope to be recognized. This is not the purpose and motivation of her actions, but it does not mean that she does not care about such things.

"Your achievements are obvious to all. Even if I entrust you with a great responsibility, no one will question it."

"Thank you. But..." Lan Ming's expression of joy only lasted for a moment, but she was still very concerned about another question that arose from it, "My father represents the Bisi Empire. Will this decision affect the political situation?" "

"You are wrong, Lan Ming. Your issue is profitable for both parties, and it was already passed when it was proposed."

In the final parliamentary review, the radical faction of the Senate did show obstructionism.

The neutral minister of military affairs also raised tricky questions about this issue. Lan Ming also thought about whether there were still many ill-considered loopholes in his own issue.

She did not show her confusion, but her daughter's thoughts could not be hidden from her father.

The emperor, who was nearly fifty years old and slightly stout, rubbed his curly beard and relieved Lan Ming's confusion.

"In yesterday's parliament, they were not targeting the issue, but you. Even if you didn't answer their questions, they would hold you accountable to get the issue passed, and the outside world's evaluation of you would plummet."

The emperor told himself the inside story that except for the radical faction in the Senate who wanted to pass the issue, everyone else had already considered countermeasures in advance.

She always thought that the enemy would stand in the opposite direction to herself, and ignored the situation where the interests were consistent.

And now, the emperor telling himself this is equivalent to supporting himself.

This is an unambiguous question, and Lan Ming must get the emperor's answer here.

"Father, do you think there is anything unreasonable in Your Excellency Junius's development policy?"

"Based on the current situation of the Bis Empire, Junius has a longer-term view than Aemilius."

Such a long battle finally came to its final moment, and Lan Ming grasped the glimmer of hope in his heart.

In this way, the radical faction of the Senate will be in trouble, and Zi Ming will be free.

"The factional struggle can no longer be ignored. Now it has spread from the Senate to the lower nobles, and the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to control."

"But, I still don't know what the emperor is thinking..."

Although Philip Yiela betrayed Lan Ming's expectations, Lan Ming still missed the blood relationship.

"The Bisi Empire cannot really become the second Tebiri Kingdom as some people say. If Philip commits a crime because of this, I will not show mercy to him."

This is the decisiveness that a leader of a country must have. A moment's hesitation will lead to different results.

Lan Ming stopped talking. Charlotte seemed to have spotted this opportunity and returned to the cabin.

The internal affairs of the Bis Empire will be put aside for the time being. The specific next chess move can only be discussed after returning to the chessboard.

The most important thing at the moment is still the cooperative trade city plan in hand. Whether this plan succeeds or not will directly affect the fate of conservatives.

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