Mage Veigar

Chapter 343 Answer
The answer is yes, not no.

After weighing the pros and cons, Veigar realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Rather, it could be said that Vega had been trying desperately to improve his favorability with this in mind from the beginning.

Since ancient times, whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world. If there is a banner of "orthodoxy and justice", then all problems will be solved, although this will cause Vega to lose the power built by the empire.

But it's not completely irreversible.

Vega replied to Xia seriously, "If you don't abandon me, I am willing to marry you. Or rather, this is what I have always wanted to say, but I just didn't have the courage to express it."

Xia's depressed expression instantly warmed up.

She opened her sparkling eyes wide: "General Vega, are you...are you really willing to betray the empire for me, pledge allegiance to me, and become the prince of the Holy Dynasty?"

"I am willing."

Vega reaffirmed: "But Your Highness, please do not announce this news to the public for the time being. I swear to you that for Your Highness, I will drive out the invading army of the kingdom, unify the Holy Dynasty, and propose to you openly."

Vega looked at Shia expectantly.

This is the only way to have the best of both worlds. Not only can he temporarily gain Xia's 100% trust and indirectly hold the banner of justice and orthodoxy in his hands, but he can also temporarily retain his command and status in the imperial army.

However, we still need to see Xia's answer to this matter.

If Shia asked him to leave the empire now and announce the news, then Vega would have to do so. Vega could tell the difference. The rules of the game in the upper echelons of the empire had already been formed, and there was limited room for advancement. The dynasty was broken and then rebuilt, and there was a lot of work to be done. The potential was certainly immeasurable.

Shia did not disappoint Vega.

Although she wanted to let the whole dynasty know the joy in her heart, she knew that she had to endure it now. These days, she was no longer the ignorant and somewhat willful princess of the dynasty.

So she nodded and replied, "Yes, General Vega, Shia is looking forward to that day."

Saying so, Shia took a step forward.

She took off the nebula-like pendant from her chest and placed it in Vega’s palm: “General Vega, Xia has nothing else valuable on her, so I will give you this pendant that I have carried since childhood as a token of my love. I hope you will not forget the oath you made tonight.”

"I will keep this in mind."

At this moment, Vega had an urge to cry, but this was certainly not because he was moved by Shia's sincerity. After all, Vega just wanted to use Shia's orthodox reputation, and it was unknown how much sincerity was mixed in it.

What really touched Vega was that he finally got the awakening potion he had always dreamed of.

How many months?
It’s been more than a year, maybe even more than half a year.

It wasn't until today that he regained possession of a bottle of awakening potion.

If Shia wasn't there, Vega would have wanted to smash the pendant and drink the awakening potion to officially enter the realm of a lower-level professional. By then, what about Carol, what about the star-level magician... Well, let's put the star-level magician aside for now, it should be easy to defeat Carol.

Just as Vega was intoxicated by the pendant in his hand.

A warm feeling spread from the lips to the brain...

Shia kissed Vega gently on the lips.

However, the kiss was only a light touch before breaking up. Xia's eyes were a little timid: "This is the etiquette of the royal engagement of the dynasty. I am very sorry to do this without your consent..."

After saying that, Xia shyly said good night and hurried into her tent.

Where is Vega at this time?

He was thinking whether it would be considered premature love if this happened to the earth.

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Vega didn't smash the pendant in the end.

Because there is no time for him to advance now, and if he smashes the crystal pendant rashly, it is very likely that some awakening potions will be wasted. It is better for Saint Laurent to find professionals to do these things later.

Therefore, in the evening of the next day, Vega and Xia returned to Saint Laurent City. Their return did not alarm anyone.

Because Vega issued a gag order, the two of them only sneaked into the city, in order to prevent the civilians and the army from knowing that he and Xia had left Saint Laurent for more than a month.

As soon as he stepped into the city, Vega felt a different atmosphere.

First of all, there were bumpy terrain near the city wall, and the strong smell of blood lingered for a long time.

Secondly, the soldiers of the Empire were listless and looked desperate. Compared with before Vega left, their sharp aura disappeared into thin air.

As he approached the Imperial Army, Vega could vaguely hear their conversation.

"You guys think, is the general really in seclusion for training?"

"No, the news I received is that the general was assassinated and is in critical condition."

"But I heard that the general is using us to attract the attention of the Kingdom Army so that he can secretly cross the river and escape."

"I've heard about this, too."

"I don't believe it. How could the general abandon us?"

"..."

After hearing these rumors, Vega was glad that he came back in time. If he allowed these rumors to ferment and the morale of the army was shaken, Saint Laurent City would probably find it difficult to resist the next attack by the Kingdom Army.

Not just soldiers of the Empire.

Vega and Xia continued to move forward. When they arrived near the City Lord's Mansion, he was shocked to find that the Dynasty's new soldiers originally recruited in Shenghui City had gone on strike and actually surrounded the City Lord's Mansion to request to see Princess Xia.

In addition to these recruits, there are also civilians.

Some excited civilians even threw stones at the imperial soldiers guarding the city lord's mansion, and the imperial soldiers were so angry that they wanted to pick up their spears to stab the perpetrator, but they seemed to have thought of something and fell silent again.

Finally, they had no choice but to close the door of the City Lord's Mansion.

Seeing this, Shia was about to take off her hat to explain, but was stopped by Vega in time.

He shook his head at Xia Ya and said, "Your Highness, please be patient. The time has not come yet."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, General." Xia nodded obediently.

So when it was getting dark, Vega took Xia into the city lord's mansion. Now he couldn't wait to meet a group of officers and adjutant Ilo, and the head of the navy Menno.

Although it is normal for mutiny to occur over time.

However, if public opinion is controlled, no one will dare to attack the imperial soldiers, and at best people will just become panic-stricken.

The situation is different now.

Vega realized that the atmosphere in the city was definitely guided by certain people, which eventually led to this situation.

Before fighting the outside, make peace with the inside first.

Vega narrowed his eyes, intending to take this opportunity to take a good look at who was holding him back.

Maybe we can take this opportunity to erase all the discordant voices hidden deep within.

Therefore, Vega gave up the idea of ​​meeting all the officers and met with his adjutant Iroh alone. After settling Xia, Vega only ordered Menno, the head of the navy, to come to the audience, and did not call any of the core officers who knew the inside story.

Vega had begun to doubt.

There must be a traitor in the city who is dragging things down or even trying to seize power.

(End of this chapter)