Chapter 49 The Queen's Messenger
The creation of the gods 36178, June 1573 of the Holy Empire.
Caen, the holy city of the Holy Empire, and a huge envoy slowly entered from the west gate.
A whole cavalry regiment rode a tall horse on both sides, and two hundred heroic elf guards lined up, with a thick white tree embroidered on the dark green flag representing the elf forest in front.
With the slow entry of the elves, Saint Caen blew the horn of the gods that had not been sounded for a long time. It is a huge horn built on the most central building in the city, standing there since the founding of the Holy Empire to this day. Every major festival of the Holy Empire, this horn is blown, which shows that the scale of the elves mission welcomes this visit of the Holy Empire.
"Archbishop Rodaram, do you know how many gold coins were spent on this reception? 50,000 gold coins! The empire is now worried about internal and external troubles. You are asking for my life.
"Archbishop Sloc, it's very embarrassing for me to say that. Your grandson John became the head of the knights escorting the elves as soon as he turned 23 years old. He is really young and successful." Rodaram said softly and cleverly pointed out the benefits that Sloc had made.
"Since your majesty wants a grand reception, I can't go against your majesty's intention. Let the people worry about the financial problems." Rodaram continued to say when he saw that Sloc did not speak.
Recently, Slok has been the most unpopular archbishop of the Holy Empire. Leon Barton, who is in charge of the army, urges him for military pay every time he sees him; Rodaram's administrative appropriation is also his full authority to prepare; it makes Sloc anxious, and the Pope looks unhappy every time he sees him.
The Holy Empire is now facing several enemies. Adams in the north has entangled the main force of the Holy Empire. The eastern border is cloudy, and a war with the Eternal Night Empire may break out at any time. Historically, the relationship with the Elf Forest has not been very good, and even secretly supports the slave plunder to harass the Elf Forest.
After repeated discussions and research, the senior officials of the Holy Empire made what they thought were the best plan and sent two envoys to the Elf Forest and the Eternal Night Empire respectively. The purpose of the two envoys was very simple. They tried their best to maintain peace and buy time for the Holy Empire's rebellion against Adams.
The envoys to the Yongye Empire soon returned to the Holy City. They were not received by the senior officials of the Yongye Empire, and it seemed that the war on the eastern front was inevitable.
The envoy to the Elf Forest brought back a grand elf envoy, which made the desperate senior officials of the Holy City ecstatic. If the Elf Forest can support the Holy Empire this time, it will undoubtedly be a help in the snow. Even if it can remain neutral, it can make everyone relieved.
At the high-level meeting the day before, His Majesty the Pope delivered a generous speech, shouting the immortality of the Holy Empire. Then the order praised all the personnel of the elf forest and rewarded the archbishop Rodaram who was responsible for the matter. Finally, the Pope ordered to receive the arrival of the Elf Forest envoy with the highest etiquette. That's why there was a scene where two archbishops Rodaram and Slok welcomed the elves together.
"Archbishop of the Holy Empire, Rodaram welcomes the distinguished guests." Seeing that all the elves had entered the holy capital and stopped in front of him, Rodaram, dressed up, said respectfully.
"Archbishop of the Holy Empire, Sloc welcomes the ambassador to the holy capital." Sloc also paid tribute.
"The old man is a rough worker. How dare he work two archbishops to welcome him." On a tall carriage in the mission, an old woman said in a loud voice, "I'm Harmon, the first-class elder of the Elf Forest. Please take care of the two archbishops." Although the sound is not loud, it can clearly reach far away.
Suddenly, the wind and sand rose everywhere, and the human beings welcomed the envoy and the cavalry of the protection mission in chaos, the horses hissed, and the flags were crooked. The two archbishops suddenly felt a cool air rushing from their heels to the top of their heads.
The old woman who came down from the opposite car is Harmon, the first brave general among the elves of the elf forest. This is the cruel man who captured the flag in the Bimon Legion more than ten years ago. Now less than a few steps away from them, the murderous spirit on their bodies oppresses their chests like substance.
Go to the care of him. If this woman needs to take care of them, then the two of them are babies. This fierce woman is not as kind as she looks. You know, she is a crazy woman who had to drink a few bowls of orc blood every day to fall asleep ten years ago. She describes this snake Taijun with few words. , such as poisonous snakes, butchers, she also has a well-known name: Harmon, the god of war.
In a list of famous generals in the mainland of Yavia without official authority, the first place is Hamon, who killed the first warrior of the orcs and repelled the Bimon army; the second place is the loyal and brave prince of the eternal night empire who leads the weak forces around the sacred empire; the third place is the holy empire that has never been defeated and cautiously aged. Bishop Leon Barton; the fourth place is Paulson, a famous general who is known as the best defensive battle in the continent of Yavia; the fifth place is Baoken, known as the spear of the Holy Empire.
The two archbishops now regret not letting Leon Barton pick up people. After a fake greeting that made them sweat behind their backs, Harmon came to the Palace with Her Majesty the Queen and met His Majesty the Pope. Naturally, the four archbishops arrived. The mues were in a daze. Rodaram and Sloc were silent, only Harmon under the gloomy steps of Leon Barton.
"Dear His Holiness the Pope of the Holy Empire, Harmon, the first-class elder of the Elder of the Elf Forest, greet you." Harmon smiled and nodded to the Pope without even bending down: "Her Majesty sent me to discuss the civil strife of the Holy Empire."
"It's rare for the queen to care, and Ms. Harmon is also worried about it." The Pope did not show any special respect and said softly, "Will the Elf Forest stand on God's side this time?"
"First of all, I will read to you a Queen's order." Hamon read it aloud without waiting for the consent of the Pope and several archbishops: "The Queen of the Elf Forest, the Elf Forest recognizes the equal status of Rome Island, and Rudolf Arcado, the actual controller of Rome Island, is the only legal owner of Rome Island recognized by the Elf Family. The Elf Forest provides protection and all attacks on it. It will be regarded as a provocation to the forest of elves.
"When did the Elf Forest become interested in Rome Island of our sacred empire?" Leon Barton said fiercely, "You are dividing the territory of our Holy Empire.
"I still have two Queen's documents here. Would you like to hear them, Your Majesty?" Harmon didn't seem to hear Leon Barton's words and looked at the Pope and asked.
"Two?" The Pope asked strangely.
"One is the Queen's decision after you agree to Rome Island, and the other is the Queen's decision if you don't agree."
"It seems that Rome Island is just a bargaining chip, and the real negotiations have just begun now." The Pope sat back in the big chair of pure gold and sighed.
"Let's talk about it, Harmon, don't go too much." Archbishop Rodaram said.
"If the Holy Empire agrees to Rome Island, the Elf Forest will be restrained and neutral towards the war near Adams of the Holy Empire." Harmon said with a smile, "If the Holy Empire does not agree, the negotiations will collapse, and the Elf Forest will support possible allies, including Adams."
"Wang." Leon Barton threw the cup in front of him to the ground.
The Pope touched the ring in his hand with a smile, squinted at Harmon and said, "Tell the Elf Queen that the Holy Empire recognizes the status of Rome Island. Mr. Rudolph, the owner of Rome Island, will be the most noble guest of the empire. The imperial resolution will be sent to the provinces in writing and take effect immediately!"
"Then, the Elf Forest will maintain the existing border, and millions of elf troops will maintain restraint. Please rest assured, His Holiness." Harmon nodded gently and retreated.
The Pope looked at the four archbishops and suddenly laughed gloomily: "We have made a profit from the whole elf forest in exchange for an uncontrollable island, gentlemen."