first wizarding world war.

Chapter 399: Count Mecklen

Charlotte publicly announced that the South Seraf War Zone, the Principality of Behemoth and the Red Dragon War Zone pledged allegiance to Count Brittany. This incident caused a huge uproar and had a greater impact than he expected.

After Charlotte declared the allegiance of the three major regions, hundreds of nobles swore allegiance to the Count of Brittany.

Ten days later, of the Fars Empire's 28 directly-administered counties, 2,136 noble territories, 16 autonomous territories, 250 overseas territories and overseas dependencies, more than 15 directly-administered counties swore allegiance to the Count of Brittany, and more than 322 noble territories and autonomous territories declared their allegiance. There was no movement from the overseas territories and overseas dependencies because they were too far away, but they had little influence on the empire's rule. Thirty percent of the territories recognized the Count of Brittany's throne.

Most importantly, Grand Duke Robin and Count Sumei, who had been silent for a long time, put forward a condition to Count Brittany: the throne of Fars must be inherited by Axel's descendants, and if the Count promised to pass the throne to Antonio in the future, they could also swear allegiance.

The Count of Brittany agreed to this condition, and the two nobles who had great influence in the empire immediately took an oath.

At this point, the Count of Brittany has initially gained recognition from the strongest forces in the country and announced that he will ascend the throne in three months!
Charlotte had not expected that being the first to publicly declare his allegiance would have such an effect. He had to admit that he really did not understand politics.

Fortunately, this time, he stood on the right side.

The day after Grand Duke Robin and Count Sumer swore their allegiance, Count Brittany summoned Charlotte for the first time, again at 58 Avenue in the Val d'Oise district.

And this time, not only Charlotte was summoned, but also several other Holy Knights who were the first to announce their support for the Count of Brittany.

Although the Count of Brittany was still haggard, his complexion had improved a lot. He said in a slightly tired voice, "Gentlemen! I will bury Antonio and Anne's mother in the family cemetery tomorrow!"

Antonio was also very sad, and whispered, "Father, please accept my condolences!"

The Count said calmly: "I have asked Anne to come back. She will be in Strasbourg tonight!"

Charlotte almost stood up, but then she knew she couldn't ruin the atmosphere, so she whispered, "I'm going to pick up Annie!"

"Antonio will go with you," said the Count.

After the Count of Brittany announced this, he was silent for a long time, and then he slowly said: "You are the most loyal knights of my Brittany family. I cannot fail to repay you."

"Charlotte Mecklen! You have always been by Anne and I's side during this incident, and have never wavered. I, McLean Breton, in the name of Emperor Fars, will confer upon you the title of Count of Mecklen! As for the fiefdom..."

"It must be South Seraf!"

"Behemoth is too close to Strasbourg. It is not suitable for the nobility to be enfeoffed. It will be changed to Behemoth County and become a directly governed region of the Empire!"

"Hand over the Red Dragon War Zone as well!"

"I'll make it up to you!"

Charlotte said hastily, "Charlotte Mecklen swears allegiance to Your Majesty until death!"

The Earl patted Charlotte on the shoulder, and then said to his son: "From today on, you are the Earl of Brittany!"

Antonio was filled with mixed emotions and said, "I will serve your majesty till death!"

The Earl also gave the remaining ten knights positions and fiefs, but the remaining ten holy knights were only barons! After the division, His Majesty Emperor McLean of Brittany said, "Charlotte and Antonio stay with me for a while, the rest of you can go out!"

"Your title and enfeoffment ceremony will be held together with my coronation ceremony."

Claire Breton stood up, patted Charlotte on the back and nodded slightly to express his goodwill. Abner Sumei also did the same gesture. Although one of them was a descendant of the Breton family and the other was close to the Breton family, they were not the starting base of the soon-to-be-throne King Brittany. Instead, the one they were closest to was Charlotte rather than Antonio. With just such a simple gesture, a small group was born among the twelve saints.

When only Charlotte and Antonio were left, McLean-Brittany seemed to have lost all his strength, and said in a sad tone: "Is Nanny really gone away from me forever?"

Charlotte didn't dare to say a word. Nothing was appropriate to say at this moment.

Antonio slowly leaned down, hugged his father's thighs, and whispered, "Cheer up! Mom doesn't want you to be like this."

It was the first time in Charlotte's life, and probably the last time, that she saw the most powerful man in the empire, the future Emperor McLean Breton, shed tears.

It was the first time he cried since his wife's death.

It’s not that I wasn’t sad enough before, but I really... couldn’t be sad!
It was a great honor to be able to cry with the future emperor, but Charlotte had only one firm thought in her mind, and she thought to herself, "In the future, I will never let Anne be surrounded by anyone lower than the two saints!"

Lady Brittany was also accompanied by a Saint Order, but Midaphis Axel, a young and powerful man second only to Antonio, killed the Saint Order guarding the Countess with just one move!
To be honest, unless it was McLean Breton, the strongest man in the empire himself, or Antonio was at home, the Breton family did not have a third saint who could resist Midaphis Axel.

Knowing that it was getting dark, Charlotte couldn't help but remind her, "Antonio and I are going to pick up Anne."

His Majesty Emperor MacLean Breton wiped his tears and whispered, "Go!"

Just as Charlotte was about to leave with Antonio, she heard the voice of the soon-to-be-crowned emperor, saying calmly but unquestionably, "Never let Anne down."

Charlotte knelt on one knee and said, "Please don't doubt that Anne is special to me."

McLean Brittany sighed and said, "I used to doubt it, but you broke all doubts. I just can't bear to part with Anne."

"I have reached an agreement with Byron, Ingrima, and the Lionheart Dynasty. After I ascend the throne, the four countries will form an alliance and work together to divide the Black Phoenix Dynasty!"

"The land divided this time will become the fief of Count Mecklen together with South Seraf!"

"Are you satisfied with this compensation?"

"Lord Mecklen!?"

Charlotte said firmly, "Not satisfied!"

"You forgot to give me the most precious treasure in the world."

"I am willing to exchange all my wealth, all my land, and all my power for your precious daughter, Princess Anne."

(End of this chapter)