People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Helena Mat fell silent.

Yes, just as Viscount Walton said, this story would seem a bit far-fetched even in a fairy tale or a children's book.

Stories must adhere to basic logic. If someone had told her a day earlier that Trinity's impregnable defenses, the Queen's Voice's pervasive surveillance, and the highest level of vigilance during the International Music Festival could be utterly crushed by a few ordinary people whose names she had never even heard of, her reaction would probably have been even more exaggerated than that of Viscount Walton!

Who made up this story? Who are they looking down on? Spreading rumors like this is utterly shameless! Dare to come out and challenge me, and I'll show you what the Queen's true power is!

But now, she only felt that her face was a little swollen, and the feeling of weightlessness in Trinity was quite obvious, making it difficult for her to stand.

Herlinmat could only explain: Nine

"Kola Lowenstein is no ordinary person; she is a tuner for the Royal Orchestra."

Viscount Walton immediately waved his hand: Four

"That's even more interesting, Your Majesty. Are you trying to tell me that for a long time, a remnant of the Witch King's faction has been lurking in Your Majesty's Royal Orchestra, secretly preparing for today's events, without being discovered by anyone?"

"An interesting deduction, Your Majesty. Do you think that an ordinary person could have managed to disguise himself so successfully, right under the noses of the Empress's Voice and the Golden Law Guard, and even under the noses of you and Her Majesty Ivignad, without any backing or help, and almost wipe us all out today?"

Helena opened her mouth, but no sound came out. Because it was a question that couldn't be answered.

If she says so, then it means that Letania's security is useless, and that neither of the two empresses has any sense of perspective, being able to ignore such a large opposition.

If she says no, that's even better. It means there must be someone else behind Kora Lowenstein! She's being manipulated! And the Letanians still haven't found out.

But whether this person actually exists is another question. At least based on the current interrogation results, Herlinmat believes that this person does not exist.

How then can she grasp onto someone who doesn't exist?

Viscount Walton wanted to continue firing, but the Grand Tutor of Yan gestured for him to stop.

The old man stood up and dusted off his clothes. Ever since leaving the desolate region, he had had a strange feeling in his heart.

The feeling was familiar to him, but at first glance, he couldn't quite place it.

Left with no other choice, he could only temporarily set aside his unusual feelings and look at Helinmat, who had spoken, and Ivignad, who was shielding Helinmat in front of her: N

"Your Majesty, I can only offer you one piece of advice."

"Whether it's you, us, or the Security Council of the World Summit, we must give the world an explanation that is convincing enough."

He paused, then sighed softly:

"Please don't make things difficult for me, or for Secretary-General Ernst."

Helena nodded slightly, glancing subtly at Ernst, who was also present but had not spoken.

She wasn't stupid. Even if her political acumen wasn't as high as Ivignad's, as an empress, she still had some basic common sense.

She knew that the Yan people meant it very clearly—one Kelvinstein was not enough!

Just like in a war, if you lose, someone has to take the blame. If you pull out a nobody, a centurion, or a commander you've never even heard of, after a crushing defeat, can he really shoulder the responsibility?

You say that it was his hundred or so men who controlled the entire war, causing your army of hundreds of thousands to collapse. Do you think anyone would believe that?

What? He's Zhang Liao, and you're Sun Quan? Eight hundred elite warriors charged across the river, while a hundred thousand Wu soldiers returned terrified?

Admittedly, as a veteran of many years in the political arena, the Grand Tutor sometimes understands the rudimentary nature of the various kingdoms across the land. But even a shoddy project needs to be presented with a veneer of trustworthiness. Because the essence of power is trust! If no one believes you have this power, then your power will naturally crumble.

The same applies to the World Summit.

Therefore, even if the story of Kola Lowenstein might indeed be true, and Letania was so abstract that she ended up doing something so ruthless that it was almost like "dying," the final explanation to the outside world cannot be just that.

A sufficiently influential person needs to take the blame for this, to ensure that the fact that the World Summit was also a shoddy operation remains undiscovered. This will prevent the nations of Terra from doubting the organization's ability to resolve issues.

But to be honest, looking at the whole of Letania, there aren't many people who can really take the blame.

The Grand Tutor's words were actually a veiled reference.

If you can't find a suitable person to take the blame, then one of you will probably have to take it.

Herlinmat's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, so Ivignad spoke up for her:

“I agree with what Viscount Walton and the Grand Tutor of Yan said.”

"There must be someone instigating this!"

"I already have some guesses about who this person is, cough cough, I mean, who this person is."

Ivigna paused for a moment: "First of all, this person's status is not low, otherwise there would be no way to endorse the identities of Korla Lowenstein and other remnants of the Witch King."

"Secondly, this person must have some connection with Kelvinstein, otherwise there would be no way to use her as a pawn."

"Finally, this person needs to have a deep understanding of Trinitylme's censorship mechanism, the Golden Law Guard, and the Queen's Voice; otherwise, he won't be able to allow Kora Lowenstein and the other remnants of the Witch King to bypass the censorship here!"

"Then, this person's identity becomes obvious."

It's Shi Tong.

"Is Her Majesty referring to Elector Leopold?"

Ernst's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Ivignad's words, and at the same time he gave her a look.

Ivignad nodded immediately: U

"Secretary Ernst is right, it is Leopold the Great Elector!"

"We have ample evidence that he spread the rumor of the imminent arrival of the Primal Horn, that he stirred up tensions in Letania, and that he has been entangled with the remnants of the Witch King's faction! He is undoubtedly the mastermind behind this crisis!"

There was a moment of silence, then everyone nodded.

Many people actually heard the word "Shi Tongling" when Ivignad opened her mouth, but it didn't matter.

Who the real remnants of the Witch King are, and who the mastermind is, is not important to the World Summit. What is important is that there must be a mastermind behind it all.

Elector Leopold and Elector Stun both meet the criteria for criminals listed by Ivignad. They could both be chosen, but since Ernst wants to designate Leopold, and Ivignad has agreed to Leopold, then Leopold will do.

No one cared about the consequences of the Queen appointing Leopold; that was a matter for the Letanians to worry about. Even if Leopold did rebel, it would be trouble the Queen herself had created. The World Summit wanted only one thing—stability, order, and authority!

However, it's actually quite a coincidence.

There was a reason why Ivignad agreed with Ernst's "correction".

She brought up Shi Tongling from the beginning, which was to force Ernst to speak.

Ivignad knew that Ernst and the Elector of Störös had some "connections." She wanted to use this method to ask Ernst to "give his brother a hand."

But she really didn't expect Ernst to suddenly bring up Leopold.

However, this candidate is indeed quite good.

The International Concert's branch venue is located there. While their main venue is in trouble, the branch venue is running smoothly. Who benefits the most? Of course, it's Elector Shi Tongling and Elector Leopold, who have their branch venues. If Shi Tongling is in trouble, then it's Leopold, isn't it?

Okay, we have a motive!

Ivignad has been investigating the rumor that "the Horn of Origin is about to descend" for a long time. This rumor was spread by Elector Leopold himself.

Okay, we have the evidence. (Transfer qUN: ·嶺簱】“澌糤流！)

Elector Leopold's father participated in the great war against the Witch King, but his son is a remnant of the Witch King's faction. This is indeed suspicious, but putting that aside, is it possible that he has a connection with Korla?

Possibly! Because Kela was a cleaner in the Witch King's Tower at the time, and she might have met Leopold on the night of the anti-Witch King incident.

Does anyone know?

Leopold's assessment of Trinity and his understanding of the Queen's Voice go without saying; he was perfect, the perfect "mastermind."

As for whether this accusation will drive him to desperation, it remains to be seen whether it will push him to the brink.

Ivignad wasn't worried. She only needed to absolve the Queen of any responsibility. Taking action? That was Helimat's job. She was in charge of the military, wasn't she?

As for Ernst, he actually didn't want to bring it up.

This is very offensive. Even the Elector Leopold had never offended him. Once this label is attached to him, he will never be able to recover.

But there was no way around it; Ernst was protective of his own. The Grand Electionian of Störönling had vested interests with him, and the trade route from Sherag to Störönling was still under construction. He couldn't let this unwarranted accusation fall on the head of "one of his own."

Better to die for a friend than for myself. Anyway, Leopold isn't a good person either. When he gave Helinma the plan, he mentioned that this move was to stir up trouble. This branch venue should either not be arranged at all, or if it is, it should be arranged for the remnants of the Witch King.

Although Ernst didn't expect this to happen, he simply uprooted the entire organization.

Knowing he had already spoken, Ernst realized there was no way to remain silent. He took the "microphone" from Ivignad and stood up to speak:

"Now that the mastermind behind this has been identified, let's talk about something else."

"To be honest, I also made some discoveries just now in the Corner of Origin: 栮韭零肆%3榴—".

He paused slightly, glanced at the people present, and said solemnly:

"Everyone here must have heard of the term 'demon,' right?"

Spirits of the scorching winds and sweltering earth, evil spirits of the endless icy plains, and eerie shadows of the Black Stream Forest.

One of the three major crises mentioned by Kal'tsit is an invisible enemy that becomes stronger simply by "cognition".

Ernst did not want to bring this up so soon. The World Summit was not mature enough, and the crisis response mechanism could not be said to be fully prepared; at the very least, it was completely lacking.

But the primordial horn in the sky still reminded him.

If he doesn't go toward the crisis, the crisis will come to him.

This is Trinitylme, the capital of Letania, a nation in the core of Terra. A passage has appeared that allows demons to invade, and it needs to be guarded by the "Pavilion" built by the Witch King!

The crisis is much closer than we imagine.

Since that's the case, we can't wait for the future.

The war against evil must begin now!

Chapter 793 Exploration of the Endless Ice Plains (Origin Corner Youth Preview)

As Ernst said, demons were not exactly unfamiliar to the Terra Five. At least, compared to creatures like Haze, which even the Agorians didn't know much about, demons were much more "transparent."

The history of the Terran nations' fight against evil dates back a long way. Among them, the Ursus Empire, the Yan Kingdom, and the Sami Kingdom are the oldest.

Relying on its fortified cities, the Celestial Master's Mansion, and elite soldiers, the Yan Kingdom constructed a defensive line against the demons in the north. Although the demons' offensive was extremely fierce, the battle line had been basically stabilized outside the Great River defense line north of the Great Wilderness City.

Ursus's methods of dealing with the demons appear somewhat "weaker" compared to Yan Kingdom. Their main forces consist of the heavily armored Wendigo Legion, warlocks, and the "Emperor's Blade," forged from demon fragments implanted into human bodies. However, the battle of Sunset Canyon resulted in the loss of many experienced and seasoned guards, and coupled with the outbreak of domestic problems, Ursus has now officially shifted from an offensive to a defensive posture in its fight against the demons.

After careful consideration, the most stable force on the front against evil is actually Sami.

However, the Sami's stability doesn't stem from their own strength. Their fight against the demons relies almost entirely on the protection of the behemoth [Sami] and the assistance of [Beast Lord] Anma. Currently, they face very real problems such as insufficient population, being betrayed by Ursus, and the relocation of the Cyclopes. It can be said that while the place appears stable, the biggest hidden dangers lie beneath the surface!

But ultimately, why hasn't the issue of demons become a "core issue" on Terra, or even been formally discussed?

It's because it's too far removed from people's lives.

At the heart of Terra is the Central Valley, and the core nations that occupy and surround it.

Victoria, the strongest nation in Terra, is free from demonic threats. Colombia is also free from demonic threats. And until today, no one would have imagined that Letania would be invaded by demons.

Two nations facing the demons: Yan has long remained aloof from worldly affairs, leaving other nations completely unaware of its internal situation. If it weren't for that demonstration at the World Summit, probably no one would have imagined that Yan was simultaneously confronting two crises: the Sea Inheritance and the demons.

The Ursus Empire, on the other hand, has always been active on the stage of Terra, but its reputation is simply too bad! The Great Conquest brought real benefits to Ursus, but the disadvantages cannot be ignored. The fact that everyone was attacked back then resulted in Ursus becoming an orphan in the international community for a long time.

Terra is not an orphanage. Whether or not orphans are living well or being bullied is of little concern to most people. Ursus doesn't have the same resources as Iberia, so at least "on the surface," they seem to be doing quite well. Even if the emperor were to stoop so low as to beg for pity, few would believe him.

The demonic crisis that originally disregarded distance, race, and nationality has gradually been downplayed because of the existence of "distance," to the point that it has become a "minor matter" that few people care about now.

until today.

"The Primal Horn hanging above us is a fortress. A fortress guarding Letania and the Warp."

"Before today, neither I nor any of you here would have believed that evil would descend upon us. But in fact, it has become a reality."

"There is a passage in the sky above the capital of Letania, one of our five permanent members of the Security Council, that leads directly to the source of the evil. Fortunately, this passage has been blocked for the time being."

"But this is only temporary. The World Summit and we will have to face this problem together sooner or later. We can't just sit and wait for our doom. My opinion is that we should take the initiative."

Ernst said slowly.

People have different opinions on this conclusion.

Herlinmat frowned, instinctively wanting to ask, "Who sealed this crack?"

But Ivignad stopped her.

That thing up there is called the Corner of Origin. It's full of towers from Letania, but not the two of us. Plus, the sounds we heard in the wasteland, guess who's inside?

Even if you ask now and get the answer, what can you do? Are you going to award the Witch King a prize, or exonerate him to deny the legitimacy of our rule gained through our campaign against him?

A look of realization flashed across the Grand Tutor's face.

He had felt that something was familiar, and now that Ernst had reminded him, he realized it.

Demons!

This is indeed a major problem that is troubling the Yan Kingdom.