The sky gradually dimmed, and snowflakes fell from the sky, wrapping everything on the earth with a layer of snow-white silver. Looking from the window, you can only see the ignition lights in the city outside. They shine on the snow-white earth, bringing a few bright reds unique to the flames, which contrasts with the dim clouds in the sky, showing a quiet landscape.

In the spacious room, the girl leaned lazily on the bright red velvet sofa, and her graceful figure was wrapped in her simple white robe. Not far from her, a blazing flame was burning in the fireplace, bringing a warm atmosphere to the originally cold room.

The melodious sound of the piano echoed in the room. Lydia lay on the sofa. She stretched out her hand to pick up the letter paper in front of her and looked at the contents quietly. Then Lydia couldn't help but chuckle. Although her voice was not loud, the sound of the piano came to an abrupt end at this moment.

"Your Highness, what interesting things have you seen again?"

Beside Lydia, Jia Ling sat cross-legged on the ground. She held the harp beside her with one hand, and raised her head curiously, looking at the angel in front of her. When she heard Jia Ling's inquiry, Lydia smiled softly, then reached out her hand. With her movements, the letter paper that was originally mixed with the long fingers of the angel flew over like wings. It flew lightly in the air, and then fell steadily in Jia Ling's hand. The black-haired girl looked at Lydia with a curious smile, lowered her head, and turned her eyes to the letter paper in front of her. Then, the girl was slightly stunned.

“………Report on the conflict incident of the investigative team of the Dragon Kingdom of Light?”

"That's right."

Hearing Jia Ling's answer, Lydia's smile became even stronger. She sat upright and crossed her hands. She looked at Jia Ling with anticipation and excitement like a little girl longing for Christmas gifts.

"This is a report from Lord Glenbel. He and his subordinates were attacked by the Investigation Team of the Kingdom of Light on the ice field. The two sides clashed. This was the report submitted by Lord Glenbel after that."

"Is that man again?"

Hearing Lydia's answer, Jia Ling curled her lips. She had always been indifferent and actually acted like a child at this moment, but Lydia obviously didn't care. She just looked at Jia Ling with a smile, watching the other party pointing out the content of the letter word by word. Then, Jia Ling raised her head and placed the letter paper in her hand on the table next to her.

"What are you going to do? Your Highness?"

“Is that more than that?”

Faced with Jia Ling's inquiry, Lydia showed a bright smile as bright as the scorching sun in June.

"Although I gave the Light Country Investigation Team a permit to enter the country in Moon's Duke, it was too far from being attacked and attempted to arrest the Duke's lord. The Light Country seems to really think that we Moon is a territory under their jurisdiction. Instead of an independent country, I will immediately protest to the Light Council. As for the investigation team that caused this conflict, I had to ask them to leave the country."

Hearing Lydia's answer, Jia Ling just shook her head silently. She looked at Lydia quietly and sat up, came to the desk next to her, and began to write quickly. It was not until a moment later that the black-haired girl sighed.

"Did you really decide to do this? Your Highness?"

"Of course, my cute little Ga Ling. Recently, the hand of the Land of Light has stretched a little too long. It is the Dragon Soul Sacred Book. Before the grand opening ceremony, preparation is also essential. Only when the preparation is sufficient, the more lively the banquet will be, the more exciting it will be. The less likely it is to be forgotten." As he said, Lydia put down the quill in her hand, then she sealed the envelope, then Lydia stood up and clapped her hands. Soon, a war angel opened the door, walked into the room, and came to Lydia respectfully. Then, Lydia handed over the letter in her hand.

"Let the Royal Mage Guards transmit this letter to the Council of Light overnight and make sure that the President of the Parliament personally receives Huhuhu. I think this night will be long for them."

The Angel of War took the letter handed over by Lydia and quickly turned away. It was not until this time that Lydia slowly walked to the window with a soft smile. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window, she quietly stared at the snow outside the window.

"Look, Jia Ling, nature is so wonderful and unparalleled. It has a passionate side and a gentle and gentle side. The white snow gently wraps everything in it, like a mother who is pregnant for ten months, waiting for the birth, growth, then maturity, and then death... But death is not the end of eternity, but the beginning of a new birth."

"It's just snow, Your Highness."

Facing Lydia's sigh, Jia Ling didn't seem to care. Her fingers gently stroked the strings, plucked a crisp note, and then answered quietly. Then, the sound of the piano sound rang again, and the sound of the piano flowed like clear flowing water, hovering, bringing a bit of poetry to the snow scene in front of her.

"What a wonderful piano sound, Jia Ling..."

Lydia closed her eyes and muttered to herself.

"At that time, it was also like this snowy night..."

In the sound of the piano, Lydia seemed to have returned to the night a few years ago. That night, the heavy snow fell from the sky as if she wanted to talk about all the sins and ugliness and concealment on this land. War, smoke, death, all of this was covered by heavy snow, blood, dazzling red blood dripped to the ground.

Holding two swords in his hand, Lydia looked quietly at the man in front of her. At this moment, he had turned into a corpse and lost his original life. He is a human, and his desire for power always blinds their reason and makes some crazy actions. He is eager to challenge traditions, rules, and challenge himself. But in the end, he failed. Not only himself, but also his family.

"jingle."

At this moment, a crisp bell suddenly sounded. Lydia turned her head and looked. Soon, she saw a black-haired girl six or seven years old, holding a wooden toy harp in her arms. She was slowly walking towards herself. There was no impurity in her big and pure black eyes. The girl walked to the man, reached out and shook his shoulders gently, but unfortunately, the man would no longer respond. It was not until this time that the girl raised her head and looked at the archangel in front of her.

"Is he dead?"

"Yes, he's dead."

Lydia nodded slightly, responded to the girl's gaze. When she heard her answer, the girl lowered her head and looked at the man in front of her silently. After a moment, she raised her head again.

"Did you kill my dad?"

Her voice was so ethereal that there was no trace of hatred, anger, or fear.

"Yes."

Lydia nodded without hesitation. She didn't say much, just looked at the girl in front of her, and at this moment... the girl smiled.

"So, starting from today. Big sister, you are my master."

“It has been a long time since then………………”

The sound of the piano came to an end, and at this moment, Lydia opened her eyes again. She turned her head and looked at the black-haired girl sitting on the ground and stroking her harp with both hands. When she noticed her gaze, Jia Ling raised her head and smiled slightly at Lydia. It was a pure and beautiful smile as clear as a spring water.

"Your Highness doesn't need to worry too much about what happened at that time. This world is the strong, and my father is the weak. He foolishly chose to challenge the strong and eventually failed. This is the final outcome of the weak. I have never sympathized with my father's stupid choice. He stubbornly chose a wrong path and got the due outcome. That day, that snowy night, when I saw you standing in front of my father's body, I had already made a decision. I like the strong. As long as you are still a strong person, I will always follow you, serve you, and give everything for you."

Hearing this, Lydia smiled playfully.

"So, as long as I am defeated, you will leave me, right? Xiao Jialing?"

"It is natural. Your Highness, your failure means that you will no longer have the power to protect this country and the people here, and you cannot even protect yourself. Then, even if you are the Archangel, you will be just a weak person... When you are defeated and the country collapses, I will leave you because I will not follow the footsteps of the weak, they do not have this qualification or this ability. The weak are not for following, but for ruling, they do not have the qualification to dominate and master the world, nor do they have this power. I only follow the commands of the strong, not the prayers of the weak, and my mercy on them is just a sinful forgiveness and will not have any effect at all."

Jia Ling's expression did not change at all. Her tone was so sincere and fiery, and her smile was so crisp and sweet. When she heard her answer, Lydia stuck out her little tongue and then withdrew her gaze.

"It's really strict, Xiao Jialing. Is this your answer as my friend or my subordinate?"

"………………Of course, it is your subordinate, Your Highness. If I were to be a friend, I would not want to see that day come... But if this day really comes, then before I leave you, I will fulfill a wish for you. This is my answer as your friend."

"Thank you for your sincerity, Xiao Jialing."

"You're welcome, Your Highness."

The snow was rising, without stopping, everything fell into silence. At this moment, in the fortress stronghold of the Land of Atonement, there was a different scene.

"The report has been submitted to His Highness Lydia. Do you really think this is good? Mr. Rhode?"

Lijie frowned and looked at Rhode with some concern.

After Rhodes returned, he quickly told Marlene the whole story and asked her to draft a report in her own name, and to record the passage of the conflict in the shortest time, and then hand it over to the royal family. Hearing that Rhodes actually confront Lauren head-on and even killed the people from the investigation team, Lijie was quite surprised. Although she, as the Moon royal family, lacked feelings for the Kingdom of Light, Lijie's nature was relatively peaceful. Although she was also very angry when she heard that the people of the Kingdom of Light were trying to fight Kang Rod and his subordinates, Rhodes had already taught them enough lessons. Now he has to go further. Is it really good to do this? Moreover, Lijie was also a little worried. What would she think if Sister Litian knew that Rhodes and the others had fought with the people of the Kingdom of Light...

And in Rhodes's story, he pushed all the responsibility to the Investigation Team of the Kingdom of Light, and even listed their major crimes. First, he surrounded He Kang's subordinates without authorization, and then even tried to do something to himself as the lord, etc.... Although the facts are the case, no matter how Lijie listens, she feels like something is wrong?

"Of course, Lijie. Don't worry."

Compared to Lijie's worry, Marlene obviously didn't care about it.

"No matter what Rhodes did to them, it was the light-land investigation team that was borne by themselves. Moreover, Rhodes' approach was very wise. Although they were rude first, these guys obviously suffered a lot from Rhodes's statement. If they were asked to submit a report first, it would be very unfavorable to us. They could conceal their rude and rude actions and only focus on highlighting that they were victims of Rhode's atrocities. In this way, the light council is likely to put pressure on us. In order to avoid this situation, we must report the atrocities of the investigation team as soon as possible. In this way, we can gain an active advantage instead of being beaten passively."

"Marlene is right."

Hearing Marin's answer, Rhode nodded with satisfaction, but the fact was not just that. Rhode submitted a report at such a fast speed. The main reason was naturally to seize the initiative, because Rhode knew how shameless the people in the Land of Light were. They sent an investigation team to disgust Moon and then took the opportunity to take advantage of it. He vented his anger this time, but to be honest, Rhodes can be sure that this was within the expectations of the Council of Light. Because this investigation team was simply a bait thrown by the Council, see if anyone was biting. No one biting. They were domineering in the Duke of Moon to death. If someone bites it, they would have the chance to fire at Moon...

Rhode swallowed the bait in one bite, but it did not mean that he would be willing to be hung ashore to cook soup. So after returning to the fortress, he asked Marlene to write a report immediately, and then stamped his seal as Lord Glenbel. He teleported to the Golden City through magical teleportation and handed the report to Lydia. Rhode couldn't control the next thing, but he believed that with Lydia's ability, she should make a good judgment.

This is the main reason why Rhodes submitted his report, and the secondary reason... It is impolite to come but not go. The Council of Light wants to disgust them, and Rhodes also wants to disgust the Council of Light and provoke the infight between them.

As a parliamentary country, the internal strife within the Light has always been very powerful. Even if Rhodes is not a player in the Land of Light, he has seen many political forces in the forum posts, and players of large and small consortiums and military organizations quarrel. Not to mention that many events in the game have such shadows. The struggle for power and profit within the parliament has always been very serious. This time, when Lauren followed the investigation team, there were basically few pro-guards around him. Rhodes knew that this was a conflict between the military and the parliament broke out again. This was actually a trick of the light parliament. If someone could really destroy the plan of the investigation team, then Lauren, who is the most prestigious and strongest among the members of the investigation team, would definitely be blamed. Moreover, from the previous conflict, Rhodes could see that the people in the investigation team did not buy Lauren. This is not surprising, because this is the tradition of the Land of Light.

Even in the entire Dragon Soul Continent, the Kingdom of Light is a rather strange country. In other countries, those who are powerful are respected as they deserve, and most of them are in high positions. However, in the Kingdom of Light, it is completely different. Those who are powerful may be able to hold high positions, but as for respect........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Although there are many strong people in the country, their lives are basically not easy. Because the Kingdom of Light believes that people are born equal, they despise authority. Because of this, they embrace those strong people.

Being wary of more worship, and there is always an argument in the Kingdom of Light, that is, they have always claimed that although the strong are very strong, they cannot do without ordinary people at all. Perhaps they can destroy a town with one hand, but they are still living people. They have families to live in this society and the world. If no one takes care of them for food, clothing, housing and transportation, they will still be unable to move forward in this world! And, even if he is strong, so what? Their families cannot be as strong as they are. They still have to live in this society and live with ordinary people!

Therefore, we do not need to be afraid of power, nor do we need to be afraid of those who hold powerful power, without our help. Their strength is meaningless!

Of course, the essence of this statement is to make people not surrender to the fear and oppression of powerful forces. But under the propaganda of the Council of Light, they began to gradually distort. Especially after successfully mastering the Creation Dragon Soul, the Council of Light and even the people of the entire country seemed to have begun to twist and run towards another extreme. In their opinion, even existences like Creation Dragon Soul cannot leave them and must rely on them. So aren't those ordinary strong people the same? Gradually, they began to feel that they are more dignified and taller than those with powerful powers. Even the two archangels who guard the Creation Dragon Soul, the people of Light never took them seriously.

Therefore, in the country of Light, people with powerful power need to act carefully, because once they are not careful, they are likely to be accused of using their powerful power to "be weak", and then they will be suspected of trying to use their power to become a dictatorial tyrant who oppresses the people, and their families will also fall into this storm of accusation and criticism. Although it is not without strong people who choose to leave because they cannot stand the idiots in the country of Light, most of them still choose to stay helplessly. Because most of them occupies a high position in the country of Light and have a large family. It is not easy to leave the country of Light, let alone bear the infamy after leaving, which is intolerable for many people who regard face as more important than life.

This is another factor in the tension between the Kingdom of Light and the Principality of Moon. The differences in cultural backgrounds between the two sides determine this. The people of Light believe that they have "higher" values ​​that everyone in this world is equal and no one can surpass others. Naturally, they also regard themselves as "higher people" who fight to maintain freedom, justice and fairness.

Then, on the other hand, Lydia, who uses the power of the Archangel to Table Tennis, is a natural tyrant. Those who face Lydia's tyranny, but who only survive without any belief in resistance are naturally "low-class slaves". They lack the courage to revolution and the courage to face death! But they don't know that without the death of countless people, freedom and justice will not come!!

It is very good to say, but they are not the ones who died. In their opinion, if the Duchy of Moon can resist the anger of Lydia's "tyranny", and finally blood flowed into a river, with heavy casualties, and corpses everywhere in the country, war and death, it would be best, because only destruction can be reborn. Without the efforts and sacrifices of countless people now, how can you obtain true freedom and justice? Your death is worthy, noble and respected. We will stare at the scene you staged with tears in the audience, and applaud and cheer for your bravery!

Because of this background, Rhodes is sure that this time the parliament will definitely put all the mistakes of the investigation team on Lauren's head, and at the same time will hit the military's arrogance. The military of the Kingdom of Light is not a soft persimmon, and they will definitely make a big fuss with the parliament of Light. In addition, the position of the old president of the parliament this year is unstable, and there are confrontations between young and strong people and conservatives, hehehe......

When Rod smiled so hard that he almost cramped when he thought of the possible civil strife in the Council of Light.

However, Lijie and Marin could not see the smile in Rhode's heart at this moment. Looking at Rhode who was silent, they just looked at each other curiously, but they didn't say much. At this moment, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, breaking the tranquility of the study. Then, Agave's voice as lacking as ever came.

"Report to the master, Miss Shana asks for a visit if you have something to do."

"Shana?"

When Rhodes came to his senses, he couldn't help but feel a little strange. Shana was responsible for the guild. After Rhodes came back from Golden City and his power was reorganized, she basically became the person in charge of Rhode's external reception and liaison work. However, this job is considered a logistics and internal affairs. It should be nothing on weekdays? It's so late now, Shana comes to her, and it's definitely not for tea and chatting. So, what's the matter?

"Let her come in."

The door opened, and then Shana walked in.

This woman who once led a mercenary group to make a living alone has undergone earth-shaking changes. She has taken off her leather armor and replaced it with a relatively comfortable and beautiful outfit. Her temperament has become softer. Because Shana's current position is basically a public relations work, and her requirements for herself are not low. As one of Rhode's external representatives, Shana naturally has to deal with many people. In this way, she cannot be like before.

She is just an ordinary mercenary. Fortunately, as a woman, she can insist on leading a mercenary group for so many years. Shana still has a few tricks on this kind of social skills, so she has always done a good job. Shana is also very satisfied with such a life. She has no great ambitions, but she just hopes to prove herself and live. She is very comfortable now and doesn’t have to go out to die every day like a mercenary. Of course, Shana doesn’t have much complaints about this.

Seeing Rod, Lijie, Marlene and others, Shana saluted respectfully first and then raised her head.

"I'm really sorry to disturb you in your busy schedule, Lord."

"Nothing, is there anything you have?"

"It's like this..."

Upon hearing Rhode's inquiry, Shana showed a helpless expression and then spoke.

"You asked me to send someone to see the lady from Cole Plateau before......"

"install?"

Hearing this, Rhode remembered the girl she saved when she went to the Holy Spirit Monastery with Xiao Xiao Bubble Gum and Canary. Later, she rested here for a few days. After her health improved, Rhode sent someone to send her back to her home in Cole Plateau. Rhode also notified An's family. The messages she received were normal at the time. Her family was still very grateful and excited about her daughter's safe return. However, Rhode did not take this matter too seriously. He just asked Shana to deal with this matter, and then threw the girl behind her head. Now it seems that something went wrong on the way?

"Yes, that lady......"

Speaking of this, Shana paused for a moment, looking at her expression, she seemed to not know how to explain it, but in the end, she spoke helplessly.

"That lady... was sent back again."
Chapter completed!