As a queen who has lost her kingdom, I can see the comments section.

Mentioning the name of this empire made everyone's expressions more solemn.

None of the three great empires can be ignored, and the Waterland Empire is also known as the Alchemy Empire. It has a large number of apostles who are skilled in alchemy, and they have filled the vast empire with alchemical products, such as suspended trains, airships, and underwater parks, giving the Waterland Empire a unique appearance compared to the other empires.

"What did the Kingdom of Steel purchase?" Charles asked curiously.

“A magic crystal cannon,” Beth replied.

"A magic crystal cannon?" Charles exclaimed in surprise. "I remember that this is an alchemical product that the Waterland Empire has only recently developed, right? It seems to have extremely terrifying power, capable of shattering city walls with a single shot. It's a complete war machine. The Waterland Empire is actually willing to sell it?"

“The Kingdom of Steel was on the verge of collapse, so naturally they were willing to pay a high price to buy magic crystal cannons. However…” Beth paused, then said with a hint of amusement, “The Kingdom of Steel bought ten magic crystal cannons and secretly transported them in from different locations, but not a single one of them was able to serve any purpose for the Kingdom of Steel. They perished too quickly.”

Simply put, the Kingdom of Steel couldn't hold out any longer even before the magic crystal cannon was on its way.

“The magic crystal cannons in the other places have already been occupied by the three kingdoms. Only the magic crystal cannon in Rhine City is something that none of the three kingdoms can swallow up for the time being, and their conflicts are getting deeper and deeper. This is our opportunity. We can find a way to seize this magic crystal cannon,” Beth said with bright eyes.

This war machine is extremely valuable; acquiring even one would be a huge benefit to the entire Iris Flower.

“This requires us to stand on the opposite side of the three great kingdoms, which is not an easy task and requires a great deal of strength from us. I wonder what ranks everyone is?” Amelia tried to find out everyone’s ranks first.

Chapter 31 My Sister Winnie

Amelia's question is perfectly reasonable.

Beth replied, "Leicester and I are middle-ranking apostles, while Charles and Brandon are lower-ranking apostles."

Amelia nodded knowingly.

Understanding the capabilities of these individuals will help her plan her next steps.

"Are we capable of dealing with the people from the three kingdoms?" Charles asked with some concern.

"There's no need to worry. We had a plan for taking the magic crystal cannon; we didn't act rashly."

As Beth spoke, she placed three portraits on the table.

Everyone looked over.

Beth pointed to the portrait and said, "These three are the leaders of the three kingdoms in Rhine City. Each of them is a mid-level apostle. They are Kimi of the Kingdom of Bagus, Woodrow of the Kingdom of Akti, and Lunn of the Kingdom of Beren."

“If we could deal with these three, obtaining the magic crystal cannon would be easy, but we can’t, so we have to use a roundabout method. I suppose you already have an idea, Beth,” Lester said after looking at the portrait.

“Of course, but we need to act quickly, because once the people of the three kingdoms know there are magic crystal cannons here, they will definitely send more apostles. Although our organization will also come, they will certainly not be as strong as the reinforcements from the three kingdoms, so we need to resolve things as soon as possible before then,” Beth said calmly.

Next, she told everyone what her side needed to do.

That is to find a way to lure the three leaders away.

The three commanders are currently located around the warehouse where the magic crystal cannons are stored. To obtain the magic crystal cannons, the three must be lured away, and the way to do so lies in the current conflict between the three kingdoms.

"We can find a way to escalate the conflict between the soldiers of the three kingdoms and make them fight far away from the magic crystal cannon warehouse. As long as the situation is serious enough, the three commanders will definitely not be able to turn a blind eye."

"Isn't this too simple?"

Lester wasn't very confident about Beth's suggestion.

“At least this is a method worth trying, as long as we are careful and don’t expose ourselves. Of course, Lester, if you have a better method, you can also tell me.” Beth glanced at Lester.

Lester fell silent; he couldn't think of a better solution at the moment.

Seeing this, Beth said, "If no one has suggested a better method, then let's do as I say. Next, let's discuss how to create enough conflict between the soldiers of the three kingdoms."

As Beth spoke eloquently, Amelia chimed in with a few words, appearing to be trying to find a solution.

Although Beth's idea sounds simple, judging from the conclusions given in the comments, Beth's method was ultimately successful.

If that's the case, what can I do in these processes?

The members of the Iris Flower group discussed for a long time before finalizing the details of their attack.

"Cuckoo!"

At that moment, Amelia's stomach also rumbled.

Beth glanced at Amelia: "It's getting late. That's the plan. Everyone go take a nap this afternoon and we'll make our move tonight."

"No problem."

Everyone responded and then got up and left.

When they arrived in the courtyard, Beth said to Amelia and Eileen, "You sisters have just arrived in Rhine City, so you probably don't have a place to stay yet, right? Would you like to stay with me for the time being?"

“Then I’ll trouble you, Miss Beth.” Amelia did not refuse.

After the others left.

Amelia and Eileen followed Beth into the back house, which was the Iris Flower's stronghold. The underground area was where they discussed important matters, while the above-ground area was where Beth usually lived.

The room's decor and furnishings were rather ordinary, but it was precisely this ordinariness that made it more suitable for concealing Beth's identity as a member of a criminal organization.

"You haven't eaten lunch yet, have you? I'm about to grab something to eat. Do you want some too?" Beth asked as they entered the house.

"Of course, thank you for your help, Miss Beth."

Amelia and Eileen followed Beth to the house's dining room.

Beth's lunch wasn't very lavish, just a few slices of toast and a glass of milk, but it was enough to fill her stomach.

During the meal, Beth glanced at Eileen and said, "Miss Winnie seems rather quiet."

Amelia chimed in, "That's just my sister's personality. I hope Miss Beth doesn't find it amusing."

As she spoke, Amelia gently nudged Eileen with her knee under the table.

Eileen knew she couldn't act too suspiciously, so she immediately said, "My sister has always been very lively and can handle most things well. I think it's fine to leave everything to her. All I need to do is protect her."

"I see. It seems you sisters have a good relationship." Beth didn't think much of it.

"Of course! My sister is the best sister, I love her the most!" Amelia said with a grin, hugging Eileen's arm.

These words and actions made Eileen blush slightly. She instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but she knew that she was playing the role of the older sister and had to behave in a way that suited that role.

So Eileen said in a doting tone, "Alright, my Lucy, you're all grown up now, don't be so spoiled."

As she spoke, Eileen patted Amelia's head.

"Your Majesty, please forgive my offense. I just felt that it would be normal for an older sister to behave this way at this time."

As she patted her head, Eileen thought to herself.

Amelia seemed to be enjoying it, and narrowed her eyes slightly.

After the meal, Amelia and Eileen went to the bedroom arranged by Beth to prepare for sleep, so that they could be well-rested for their mission that night.

The bedroom was simply furnished, but it was enough to sleep in, and the bedding looked new, so there was nothing to complain about.

After drawing the curtains, Amelia and Eileen went to bed fully clothed. Staying dressed would allow them to react quickly in case of an emergency.

The two slept together, and only in this way could Eileen better protect Amelia.

“E... Winnie.”

"……I am here."

Can you hold me?

"This... well, that's fine."

Eileen hesitated for a moment, but still turned to the side and gently hugged Amelia in her arms.

Feeling Eileen's warm embrace, Amelia relaxed completely: "Only when Eileen holds me do I feel safe. Eileen, thank you."

“It’s what I should do. Also… just in case, you should call me Winnie, Miss Leah… no, Lucy.”

"Hehe, now go to sleep well, my Winnie sister."

Amelia closed her eyes with a smile.

Chapter 32 The Night of Murder

The sky was overcast, and thick smoke billowed from it.

The city walls collapsed, and flames roared through the city, filling the entire city with intense heat.

Countless cries echoed throughout the city and beyond, as disheveled and ragged people fled in all directions, only to be hacked to death by armored figures.

Every armored figure had a cold and ruthless expression, their blades stained with blood as they slaughtered those before them, even though those people posed no threat to them whatsoever.

"Let's go quickly, Your Highness, or we might be discovered."

"My people are being slaughtered..."

Even so, there's nothing we can do.

"..."

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Night gradually fell over Rhine City, and a purple moon appeared high in the sky, casting a hazy, clear glow.

During the day, Rhine City is very quiet and cold, let alone at night.

Only soldiers from the three kingdoms patrolled the streets, and when they occasionally met, they inevitably had some quarrels, creating some chaos, big and small.

Inside a house in a residential area, on the bed in the bedroom.

"call!"

Amelia sat down abruptly and let out a long breath.

The moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating her ashen face as if it were wrapped in a layer of light. Her silver-dyed hair fell loosely, with a few strands of sweat clinging to her cheeks.

"Your Majesty... Lucy, what's wrong?" Eileen, who was standing next to her, quickly sat up and asked with concern.

Amelia rubbed her head and looked around.

"It's nothing, I just had a nightmare."

"Nightmare?"

"Yes, it was just a nightmare."

Amelia's expression was somewhat complicated.

It was less of a nightmare and more of a memory from the past. Strictly speaking, it wasn't her memory, but rather the original owner's memory, which unexpectedly surfaced in her mind at this moment.