Raise Joan of Arc to be an empress, then discard her.

"But to think that Sorens was a foolish and incompetent king based on that alone would be to underestimate him." Elwood changed the subject. "Sorens Overlang II was considered a wise king for the first twenty years of his reign. Although he had some outlandish proposals, such as building a golden city, he did not put them into practice. On the contrary, he did quite well by relying on his almost omnipotent book of knowledge."

Elwood tried to change the subject, but he didn't notice that Aaron's expression was quite serious.

Aaron's complicated feelings stemmed from a simple reason: he believed what his teacher said was true.

“And there’s always been a rumor about those three crazy years of Sorens,” Elwood continued, oblivious to Aaron’s odd behavior.

"He didn't do those things out of pure madness, but to get something..."

Chapter 146 is equivalent to the Book of Omniscience.

Aaron tried to calm himself down and asked in a tone as unemotional as possible, "Professor, what do you think it's for?"

Elwood shook his head: "I am not a superhuman. This is just a guess based on logical deduction. Although there is not much evidence for this guess, it is quite interesting, isn't it? Just imagine... what would a king who possesses the Book of Omniscience and has almost the greatest power in the world want to obtain, even if it means going to such crazy lengths?"

“It can only be something equivalent to the Book of Omniscience,” Aaron replied.

After he said that, the atmosphere between the two instantly turned icy, and they felt a chill run down their spines.

The Omniscient God is one of the seven gods. Omniscience and omnipotence are powers unique to the gods. What could possibly be comparable to the Book of Omniscience? Just thinking about it made them break out in a cold sweat.

“But this is just speculation, and there is no evidence to suggest that it is true,” Elwood said, breaking the awkward silence between the two.

The two continued walking forward, Elwood gazing ahead:

"After that came the famous Battle of Esgard. At that time, the Lusset army had learned the truth about 'Heavenly Fire,' but at the same time, the anti-Lucerd coalition was already at the city gates. At this critical juncture in history, they all disobeyed the Mad King's orders and, led by the 'Omniscient Sword,' the Omniscient Knights, the Blazing Knights, the Obsidian Knights, and all the soldiers of Esgard, went out of the city to resist the anti-Lucerd coalition."

At this point, Elwood exclaimed, "It is worth mentioning that this was a miraculous moment in history. The knights at this critical historical juncture defied the Mad King's orders and chose to fight for Lucret. We do not know what happened, but their spirit is truly moving."

Aaron stood beside Elwood, listening quietly.

Elwood said, "Meanwhile, the future Queen of Lucerne, Joan of Arc, who was then a member of the Church of the Omniscient, led another army of church members, splitting off from the Knights of the Order, and launched the famous Red Coup. They stormed the Palace of Iris, killed the Mad King Sorens Overlord II in the chaos, and prevented the heavenly fire from engulfing half of Esgard in flames."

Elwood said, "They ended the chaotic reign of Sorens Overland II and thought the disaster was over, but at the same time they misjudged the ferocity of the Battle of Asgard. In fact, not only them, but everyone misjudged the intensity of the Battle of Asgard. The seven-nation army formed by the anti-Lucerte alliance intended to wipe out Lucerte in one fell swoop and complete a war of annihilation."

The Battle of Asgard was one of the most brutal and brilliant wars in history. It was during this war that several weapons with far-reaching influence on later generations were invented, raising the level of brutality of war by several notches.

It was during that war that the "fog of war," hailed as the devil of war and the most famous weapon in history, was invented and put into use in the Battle of Asgard.

It was a weather weapon specifically designed to target the Omniscient Knights. As the King's Sword, the Omniscient Knights were most famous for their "Omniscient Eyes," bestowed upon them by the King, not their blades.

This is a powerful weapon that greatly enhances the user's observation and communication abilities once equipped. The Omniscient Knights have always relied on this weapon to be invincible on the battlefield. The fog of war was invented to counter this weapon.

The fog of war is a thick, yellowish fog that forms over Asgard and can cover the entire battlefield. Within this fog, human visibility is reduced to a radius of only fifty meters. It can also block the Omniscient Eye's ability to observe and communicate, turning the Omniscient Knights into blind and deaf people, and dragging them into the same predicament as them.

Without the aid of the All-Seeing Eye, communication was disrupted, and most ranged weapons were rendered ineffective in the dense fog. All these factors transformed the battlefield of Esgard into the most brutal melee combat arena.

In addition to the fog of war, the anti-Lucerne alliance also invented wyverns for use in the war. These were two-legged, two-winged, dragon-like creatures, but strictly speaking, they were not dragons, but monsters called dragonbeasts. These creatures could not fly as high as real dragons, but were well-suited for low-altitude flight and ground warfare. Therefore, they were sent into the battlefield when the fog was thick. When they joined the battle, the Lucerne people felt as if they were facing demons flying out of the gates of hell.

Besides the bipedal dragons, they also deployed real dragons. This was a war of annihilation, so they sent all the dragons to the battlefield. The moment the dragons descended was almost a re-enactment of the Dragon Age. However, due to the fog of war, the dragons, in addition to initially launching carpet attacks as the overlords of the sky, later flew low into the fog to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the enemies on the ground.

Not only dragons, but also a new experimental weapon with a steel body was deployed to the battlefield. This monster was created by the followers of the God of Craftsmen. It was a groundbreaking humanoid weapon that people had never seen before.

Besides the Iron Manoids, there were also Sandworms, biological weapons invented for fighting in the desolate lands outside Asgard. They were deployed by the Kingdom of Dok. These creatures were enormous, covered in hard scales, and extremely fast, able to traverse the hard underground of Asgard. When they infiltrated the underground outside Asgard, they suddenly emerged from the ground, catching even the battle-hardened Lusset Knights off guard.

Besides these weapons, there are also national heroes from various countries. Their target is not ordinary soldiers, but Lusset's most powerful knight, "The Omniscient Sword." They themselves are the sharpest swords in their respective kingdoms. They had been warned before that if superhumans of this level went to war with each other, it would bring great disaster to the surrounding area. Their purpose in this trip is to besiege "The Omniscient Sword."

It was an epic, apocalyptic scene: countless colossal dragons, as large as mountains, descended upon the earth. Amidst thick fog and flames, the knights charged towards the massive dragons, countless knights perishing in the flames. Giant sandworms constantly emerged from beneath the lines, devouring and tearing apart countless Lucerne soldiers. In the low sky, imp-like wyverns roamed, searching for wounded and weakened Lucerne soldiers. Once they found them, they would be seized and hunted in the sky. Furthermore, towering, steel-like figures advanced towards the Lucerne positions, making it seem as if giants had descended...

Despite the fame of the Battle of Asgard and its profound impact on later generations, people know very little about it.

Because of the fog of war, this weather weapon not only rendered the Omniscient Knights' Omniscient Eyes ineffective, but also blinded the Anti-Lucet Alliance. Only those who entered the thick fog could know what was happening on the battlefield.

But the final outcome of the war was surprising, because they learned its conclusion not from any living person, but from the dead—

No creature emerged alive from this war. All the dragons that joined the war were killed. Not only the dragons, but even sandworms and wyverns were not spared. They were killed by powerful blades and psionic energy. The giants did not die, but they were all left with huge, hideous scars that could almost cut their bodies in two. But these were not the most surprising things.

What is most surprising is that those highly anticipated national heroes—the Sword of Conquest, the Sword of Victory, the Sword of the Lowlands, the Sword of Poseidon, and the Sword of Light—were all killed. They besieged and killed the Sword of Omniscience, but in the end, they themselves died by someone else's blade. No one knows who killed them.

Even now, that area remains sealed off, not because Lucerne took the initiative to do so, but because after that epic war ended, the battlefield was shrouded in a terrifying storm of spiritual energy. It is said that this was the terrifying power of the extraordinary beings in their previous lives, and for some unknown reason, perhaps a curse cast upon humanity by the gods, the fog of war that engulfed that war has never dissipated and continues to linger above the battlefield.

Even today, a large number of corpses remain there, and no one has been able to bring them all out. Today, it has become a paradise for thieves and adventurers. Anything taken out of there can be worth a fortune, and can be exchanged for bounties from Lucerne or even smuggled to other countries at high prices.

After that war, people once thought that the biggest winner was Queen Lusset. After the War of Esgard, although a third of Esgard was burned down, the three major knightly orders were wiped out, and a large number of Lusset soldiers died, the anti-Lucerd alliance also suffered heavy casualties, and the two sides were in a "draw" that was rare in history.

However, at the same time, the vast battlefield ruins of Esgard became a natural barrier for Esgard, blocking the attack of the anti-Lucet coalition.

The future Queen of Lucerne, Joan of Arc, and her people, after killing the Mad King, miraculously obtained the recognition of the Book of Omniscience from the Mad King's corpse. It is said that the moment Joan of Arc obtained the Book of Omniscience, all the people of Lucerne present witnessed a miracle, and they all knelt down at Joan of Arc's feet, believing that she was the savior who would lead Lucerne to glory.

In fact, Joan of Arc did not disappoint them. After obtaining the Book of Omniscience, the nineteen-year-old Joan of Arc led the remaining Lucerne forces to fight against the anti-Lucerne alliance. She personally commanded the soldiers, charged into battle, and displayed her strong military talent, winning one victory after another.

It is said that when Lusset's army retreated, she always stayed behind with her flag held high, so that the anti-Lusset coalition would not dare to continue the pursuit.

Ultimately, in just three months, she recovered most of the lost territory of Lusset. Joan of Arc's strength on the battlefield and her brilliant military strategy impressed the generals of the time.

This was the beginning of Joan of Arc's rise to become Queen of Lucerne. When she finally conquered all of Lucerne's lost territories, she was the one everyone hoped for. Three years later, she was crowned in the Palace of Iris, taking the crown from the Holy See and placing it on her own head, thus becoming the renowned Queen of Lucerne.

As they walked, they arrived at the square in front of the church. This place, which used to be used for theological sermons and gatherings, has now become a venue for the school's cultural festivals and large-scale events. Whenever there is an event, this place always becomes the liveliest.

A grand parade is currently underway in the square, with a temporary stage set up. The performances have not yet begun, but the parade started in the afternoon. The purpose of the parade is to promote Lussetian culture and welcome Queen Lusset.

This student parade, though not very professional, was noticeably more vibrant and energetic than the parades held on the streets of the city government. The parade, consisting of dozens of students, was entirely dressed in traditional Lucerne attire. Students on both sides of the procession played trombones and drums, while the head of the procession was led by radiant Lucerne girls. They wore long, flowing skirts and traditional Lucerne hairstyles, jumping and dancing, infecting every campus with their youthful vitality.

Aaron and Elwood stood beside the building, watching the parade pass by them. Many pedestrians also stopped to watch with them, as if they were attending a grand ceremony.

*

"Quickly call someone to clean it up," Prince Ali said calmly. "It wouldn't be good if someone got hurt by the shards."

Upon hearing Prince Ali's words, Lord suddenly snapped out of his panic. He looked at Prince Ali with suspicion, but Prince Ali's face remained expressionless, as if what Efriam had just said was just a normal thing. On the contrary, Lord had overreacted.

“I apologize, Your Highness, I misspoke just now.” Efriam said, looking at the bewildered Lord. “I didn’t mean to be king, but to become the emperor of the Lusset Empire.”

"What do you mean?" Lord was taken aback by Efriam's antics.

“Oh dear, haven’t I made myself clear enough?” Efriam said. “Since I’ve brought up the marriage between the young man and the Queen, then of course we want to choose a suitable marriage partner for the Queen.”

"And since he is Her Majesty the Queen's husband, wouldn't that mean he is also the Emperor of Lucerne?"

With a bang, Lord felt his brain explode. Only then did he understand everything. The matter that Efriam and Prince Ali were discussing, and why Efriam had just said that it was a matter that all the forces in Lucretia wanted to resolve, except that the Queen might not agree.

His purpose in coming to the Kingdom of Dok was to find a suitable marriage partner for the Queen.

The cooperation he referred to was a marriage alliance with Queen Lusset.

Empress Lucerne, the only emperor of Lucerne, remains a saint of the Church of the Omniscient, unmarried, and a virgin, and is known as the Virgin Queen.

The people of Lusset were in a state of turmoil because the Queen was unwilling to marry and the royal family had no members. With no heir to the country, various factions lived in constant anxiety.

Chapter 147 The Empress Who Refused to Marry

They had repeatedly advised and negotiated with the Queen, but she never gave a definite answer. It wasn't until several years ago, when Queen Lusette publicly stated that she had married the nation, that the matter was considered closed. At the same time, people believed that Queen Lusette would never marry again, and her statement might one day become a landmark in history books, signifying that Queen Lusette would forever retain the title of Virgin Queen.

However, to everyone's surprise, the people of Lusset never gave up on the matter, and judging from Efriam's tone and attitude, the Queen's attitude toward the matter had softened, otherwise she would not have agreed to visit the Kingdom of Dok.

Is it possible that Queen Lucerne, or His Majesty the Emperor of Lucerne, is really going to get married?

"In our opinion, the most suitable marriage partner is actually His Highness Leopold. He is excellent in every way, so perfect that he is impeccable. He is the perfect marriage partner, but he is destined to become king. Therefore, we can only settle for second best and choose other candidates."

At this moment, Efriam looked at Lord and said, "Therefore we see you, Your Highness Lord."

With a bang, Lord's head exploded. Lord's blood was almost boiling with excitement because of what Efriam had just said.

"To become a king... no, to become an emperor!"

After saying that, Efriam looked away: "I might as well be frank, the reason I came to Doc is to look for a young man who is good enough."

“Prince Lord, let me be frank with you again. I came here on a mission. If the person I choose is not of noble status and is just an ordinary person, then when I return, those people will tear me apart. After looking around, I think Your Highness’s status is very suitable. I have high hopes for you.”

Hearing this, Lord was excited but still somewhat doubtful. However, he believed that Efriam would not make fun of him on this occasion, especially since the topic of discussion was their Queen. Efriam would not joke about such a thing.

But he still had some doubts: "But your Queen... why would your Queen Lucerne suddenly want to marry someone else, she..."

Efriam interrupted him, saying:

"Your Highness, I know this is sudden, but think about it carefully. Do you think it's more likely that there is a queen in this world who will never have children and will always remain chaste, or do you think it's more likely that a queen will use her marriage to form an alliance with a suitable country?"

This question stumped Lord. Ephraim was right; it was already "unusual" that Queen Lucerne was still unmarried.

For any country, the absence of an heir is unacceptable, but Queen Lucerne managed to make this impossible situation last for twenty years, long enough that they had become accustomed to it and considered it normal.

Now that Queen Lusette has decided to end this unusual situation, using her marriage as a bargaining chip to solidify a political alliance, this is a perfectly reasonable choice from a monarch's perspective, and from a broader perspective, it's perfectly fine—yes, perfectly fine…

Prince Ali sat to the side watching Lord, and saw Lord slowly turn red in the face, his whole body radiating heat, and his eyes shining so brightly they seemed to devour him.

It's no wonder Lord was so excited, as this is an irresistible temptation for a young man.

Even disregarding power and interests, from a purely personal perspective, Queen Lusette would have been a perfect marriage prospect.

That was the legendary Queen Lucerne!

She was the woman with the greatest power and the highest status in the world. Moreover, Queen Lucerne was still so young. For an empress, she was still at the perfect age. For a young man full of vigor, her status alone was almost equivalent to a terrifying desire to conquer, and that desire to conquer itself was the greatest temptation in the world.

But more importantly, her beauty was as famous as her power, and there was only one person in the world like her!

The mere fact of marrying Queen Lucerne was enough for Lord to consider abandoning the throne. What's more, marrying Queen Lucerne and becoming Emperor of Lucerne as a bonus—how could anyone not go crazy? Moreover, the old man in front of him, carrying the Queen's orders, had just told him that he was the best candidate.

Wait, Lord, you need to calm down and carefully analyze the current situation. Is what he said true?

The old man was right. The royal family of the Kingdom of Doc was indeed a high-quality marriage partner. Many royal families wanted to establish relations with the Kingdom of Doc, and the Kingdom of Doc was happy to see its bloodline enter and leave the royal families of other countries. However, marriage was not something that could be done simply by both parties agreeing on the spot. The age and health of both parties also had to be taken into account.

So who is the most suitable prince for a marriage alliance with the Kingdom of Doc now? His brother Leopold is excellent, but he is destined to rule the Kingdom of Doc and cannot marry Queen Lusette. His other brothers are either already engaged or too young. Looking at the entire royal family of Doc, only he is suitable to marry Queen Lusette.

He is the most suitable person to marry Queen Lucerne.

“The matter has been made quite clear, Your Highness, what is your opinion?” Efriam asked.

“I never imagined that I would be marrying the Queen.” Although Prince Ali was shocked, his face remained expressionless.

“Your Highness should know that Her Majesty has difficulty finding a suitable candidate within the country, and turning our attention abroad is a choice made out of necessity. But since we are looking abroad, we will naturally broaden our horizons, not limiting ourselves to Doc or just to one young man. After all, this is the Queen’s marriage, and we dare not treat it lightly,” Efriam said calmly.

"But there's no precedent for this even in the Kingdom of Dok. What should we do? Should we discuss the Queen's marriage at the assembly?"

“It’s best to discuss such things beforehand, so why not invite young people to the party?” Efriam said.

“Is such an informal invitation appropriate?” Prince Ali asked.

"It's just an invitation for young people to attend a party, nothing special. The only special thing is that the Queen will be attending in person. I'll be arranging the Queen's schedule, so let's arrange it on the day the Queen is staying at the hotel."

After speaking, Efriam stood up, straightened his collar, picked up his gold-trimmed cane, adjusted his hat, and went out the door.

Before pushing the door open, he said:

“I have already delivered the invitations to the outstanding young people of the Kingdom of Dok. My first stop here is enough to show my sincerity, but this is destined not to be my last stop. There are still many outstanding young people in the Kingdom of Dok waiting for me.”