After Blaste escaped with Lu Xi with a spatial array, the group traveled day and night, and it took less than two days to arrive at the imperial capital. However, they found that at this time, the entire city was already under a state of military martial law day and night.

There were a total of eight gates on the land of the imperial capital, but only the middle one in the south was open for an hour every day in the afternoon, and only officials and military officers on official business, plus some high-ranking people were allowed to enter and exit. As for the two water gates that straddle the east and west, they will only be opened for a while when cargo ships carrying supplies arrive

Lu Xi understood and agreed with Emperor Iken's approach. It should be known that if the millions of refugees gathered outside the city poured into the imperial capital, the security situation in the entire city would completely collapse, and the provisions would be difficult to maintain. Not to mention that the nobles who are still in the city spend their lives drinking and drinking, if the supplies of the soldiers cannot be delivered, then the problem will be in the eyes.

Of course, more importantly, if there are formed enemies infiltrating the city, disguised as refugees and ambushing, when Her Royal Highness the world's first princess leads the main force of the "rebel army" to the city, and then there is a center of internal and external cooperation, then everything will be in the clouds.

Tyrrell had suggested that the officer guarding the water gate to the east was a member of the Lancaster family, and that it was through that he had escaped from the imperial capital. Mr. Sir thought it would be better for him to take everyone into the city from the old place again, and then find a way to inform his lord Tommen, and they would get together to discuss what to do next. He was so excited that he was directly bombarded by Lu Xi with a look at the mentally handicapped child, so that he couldn't even raise his head.

"That Assassin named Sumoa has been waiting for you in the water for so long, which means that you have been exposed. It's hard to say whether His Highness Kalman, who is only 5 years old, has been discovered, but your Lord Thoman, will certainly not be able to escape, and your people who guard the gates are unlikely to be spared. His Majesty Iken, though he may not seem like a man who can kill his son ruthlessly, will at least put him under house arrest; In addition, he will also keep an eye on every move of the Duke of Lancaster's Palace. Tempest kindly explained to the other party, "They'll definitely come." This. In fact, the other party knows very well. ”

"But we also know that the other party knows that we will come." Lu Xi raised his head and added proudly.

"That's, that's ...... Ah no, His Highness Somans won't be dangerous? "Sir Tyrrell is starting to get anxious.

"It's not about the danger, it's about being restricted in freedom. As I said just now, if the new emperor is really a ruthless man who is decisive enough to kill his son. Nor will we let the situation fall to the point where it is out of control today. Lu Xi looked at this knight who was loyal and brave, but obviously not particularly useful, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: The 'little giant' who is obviously a father is a big black-bellied villain who is famous and makes the entire Falling Star Sea tremble, how can this son be such a brave and unscrupulous pure and reckless man? Uncle Iken sent such a squire knight to his stupid son Tomman-kun, who is bullied every day by his herbivorous natural red-eyed man, can he also claim to be his own father?

In short, Knight Tyrell is such a person, with some courage and some sincerity. It can be regarded as a qualified knightly officer of noble birth, but that's all. If it weren't for the fact that he was the main owner who brought the news, and the loyalty of the protector was also a lot of respect, Lu Xi wouldn't even want to come over with this burden.

On the other hand, the Federal Embassy had already left the Imperial Capital to avoid getting involved in the war - and even then, Lu Xi didn't expect them to help in this situation - so his only choice was the Great Holy Temple.

"Based on the position of the Great Church. It is impossible for Anthony to intervene in the struggle for the throne in Auckland. Hurricane thought Lu Xi's idea was a bit naïve.

"I didn't need him to intervene, I just needed a little bit of advice. On one's mind. It's just a suggestion. ”

Just as Lu Xi guessed, His Majesty the Cardinal really didn't pretend for too long, and he quickly made a decision just after listening to Lu Xi's words. He didn't even seriously interrogate the source of the information, as if he had maintained a hundred percent trust in the latter.

"You kid wouldn't lie to me about such a big thing. Anyway, even if it was a mistake, the Great Sanctuary wouldn't have anything to lose. None of us were involved in the battle, and we didn't have to spend any money. The old bishop said solemnly: "Also." If you are discovered, we will surely clean ourselves up. You can understand this, kids, right? ”

Of course, that's understandable. If you want to cooperate with the Great Holy Church, you have to fully accept your hypocrisy.

It's normal to be hypocritical. It's normal to act like I'm just not on the side and I'm neutral, and it's even more normal to put on the cold face that I'm a holy clergyman who serves God and doesn't want to get involved in the power struggle between you mortals. In fact, this is indeed a reflection of the attitude of the Great Holy Church towards these powerful human nations most of the time.

In many cases, the reason why the divine power can exist and pass on healthily is also because they have made limited compromises or even complete submissions to the imperial power, such as the ancient Celestial Empire. And when theocracy can suppress imperial power, it is not a good thing for religion and secularity. If you don't know, you can take a look at the black history of the cross religion of the Lu Xi family, when the religious leader said that he could accept his fate to teach the secular king as a junior or even a servant, it was the most destructive, destructive, anti-intellectual, and anti-human religion in human history, and there was absolutely no one......

And when their theocratic dignity was impacted into scum by the glory of the industrial age, they hurriedly confessed that they actually raised the banner of human rights and humanity in the era when science and people and wisdom had been opened, and Guangwei was in a mess. Not only did he seriously fool more and more petty bourgeois and fresh believers, but by the way, he also threw the pot of the most anti-civilized religion to the Green Sect, a good friend who has loved and killed each other for more than 1,000 years -- in fact, they are obviously all born of a mother.

It was precisely because he was accustomed to seeing all kinds of pretenses and manipulations of his world religion that Lu Xi fully understood the practices of the Great Holy Church; Not only understanding, but also a lot of appreciation and respect.

The goddesses of the Holy Spirit enshrined in the Great Sanctuary are a fact of existence, and because they do exist, although they are "immortal", they are not "immortal", and the truly extraordinary powers and educated nobles will never regard them as the all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good supreme of "yes" and "an-what". Rather, it is a concept of savior, guide, and protector. In this way, religious institutions, which completely dominate people's minds, have no soil for their own existence, and naturally lose their reason to interfere in political power.

As a result, the Great Church simply positioned itself as a transnational "civil institution". He has been doing poverty alleviation, running to support the border and providing assistance to the distant future, engaging in basic education, and by the way, he has also done things such as being wanted across borders and encircling and suppressing international crimes. This is clearly a combination of the Red Cross and Interpol, and it is indeed Guangwei who is in a mess.

The biggest reason why this kind of organization has been able to survive so many major historical periods of imperial changes and world events since its establishment, and still enjoys the support and respect of all countries and dynasties and generations, is, of course, because of its neutrality.

"Yes, so I haven't given up any of my neutrality." The old bishop explained with such an attitude: "My paladins and armed priests have not participated in any civil war, but have been following the teachings of the goddess. Just do your best to help the poor victims. Well, I just gave you a little advice, very small advice. And after you leave this tent, I will tell anyone that I have never seen you before. ”

"Yes, I'm just bringing my newly recruited teaching assistants into the palace. As for what you did when you went in, it has nothing to do with me. Miss Priest with a knife said.

It's strange that it has nothing to do with it, after all, you brought people in? Uh, you just continue to be tsundere. Anyway, the Great Holy Church, which had to compromise and neutrality because of practical reasons, has always been very arrogant. Up to the cardinal, down to the priest with the sword......

The priestess, named Ethher, looked to be in her early twenties. But in fact, it is because she has a very young baby face, and because of the long-term martial arts and magic exercises, her body looks very vigorous and energetic. In fact, as an administrative assistant to His Majesty the Cardinal, she is thirty-five years old this year. He is also of the same rank in the Great Templar, as is the head of the regional bishops and the Templars. He is also an armed priest whose strength has reached the 4th rank of gold, so he is naturally a master.

Like her fellow bosses, of course. During this time, he has been busy rescuing and treating the victims, and he has already collapsed from exhaustion, and he also has a "fatigue" debuff on his head, although it is not as serious as the "depletion of mana source" of Old Bishop Anthony, but it will still greatly affect the efficiency of spellcasting.

"I'm really tired right now, and I need to chant a spell to cast an ordinary healing aura and holy shield, but you don't have to worry about me." The priestess with the knife smiled and patted the war hammer that had been hanging from her waist: "Even if I don't use magic skills, I still have some confidence in my brute strength and fists, and even a dozen or so elite soldiers who are fully armed don't want to get close to me." ”

"But we're going to enter the palace, are we allowed to bring weapons?"

"Naturally, it is not allowed, unless you have such an honorary privilege. So I'm talking about fists. The goddess smiled, "Besides, it would be too suspicious for so many of you to go in with me." Since it is a teaching assistant, at most one or two people will be in the sky. The rest of the companions should be on standby in the Great Chapel in the city, ready for support. Anyway, there are only two cleaners left there to watch the house, and there is space for everyone to rest. ”

The Great Church is indeed in the north of the imperial capital, but it is separated from the palace by two streets and a huge square, plus thousands of palace guards. can listen to the priest's sister's words, as if everyone is next door, and they can hear the name of the cup and immediately rush out to cut people.

"Well, with your and Miss Wind's fame and ability, you should be able to solve this problem, right?"

Lu Xi nodded and looked at the wind: "It's still the old way, a semi-stable space road marker, right?" ”

"Only I can maintain enough stability when I do it." Hurricane's words were very natural, obviously looking down on Lu Xi's spatial magic ability, and after thinking about it, he said: "In addition, that one named Bartoli should also be a very powerful spellcaster, and it is possible to find spatial fluctuations, so try not to be too far away from him." Also, you must not be hit by an enemy with a dimensional anchor. ”

"So, we can only go in one of the two of us." Lu Xi said: "When there is a situation, another person will open the space door and let the companions on call enter together." ”

"So, who is going in, me or you? We can only pretend to be Miss Aether's assistants. It should be a nun, shouldn't it be better for a girl to play it? Hurricane looked at Lu Xi's face, slightly stunned, and then shrugged his shoulders with a helpless expression: "...... Uh, sorry. I'm talking nonsense. ”

"If you don't apologize for this, no one will think about it." Lu Xi said angrily: "It's better for me and Limu to go in." After all, if you want to talk about acting, hum, Hurricane has only studied basic courses for two years in the advanced class, and I am a level 10 famous acting artist with a dignified 'star'! In addition, after all, I have been in the Yongchen Palace, even if I want to explore something or escape, it will be more convenient. ”

Although the wind wanted to know how Lu Xihede, who had never performed on stage, could dare to call himself a "star", he did not object at this time. Obviously, in terms of acting and appearance. The wind from a professional class still does not have the confidence to defeat Lu Xi, who is "Wild Road".

"In addition, Nicole is an elf, and there are many differences in appearance and characteristics from humans. Although it is not impossible to force the Transfiguration to change, it will increase the likelihood of being detected by enemies with strong psychic senses. As for Lim's words, haven't you noticed that she is such a cute girl, but once she doesn't speak or say anything, she can make anyone ignore her, this is the ultimate master of natural stealth action! ”

"Huh. Lu Lu is right, Miss Lim does have such a ability. The elf girl sneered and nodded, "People have been thinking about it all along." If she had been taught the light body skills of our Norda Hunter, or some of the stealth techniques of the Dark Brotherhood, she would have become a master Ranger in no time. ”

I can't guarantee whether she is a master ranger or not, but the master Akarin does have it, and this absolute force is a more reliable ability than her swordsmanship and strange power.

So, the operatives were assigned.

Although Lu Xi has always wondered if Emperor Iken is the father of poor red-eyed little Tomman. But at least in his treatment of his daughters, he is at least above the average of all qualified fathers in the world.

Her Royal Highnesses are named Youanna, Eleani, Dareel, and Eleanor, and this year they are sixteen, fifteen, twelve, and ten. According to the education method of the Auckland royal family itself, the young children of the royal family, in addition to receiving the basic education of a tutor at a young age. At the age of twelve or thirteen, they should also go to secondary schools specially established for the children of the great nobles, which is also the aristocratic education system established from the time of the Sun King.

The Sun King, Guy the Great, didn't want to raise a group of royals who were "born in the deep palace, grown up in the hands of women", and finally "why not eat minced meat". Allowing the princes and princesses to study with the children of the nobility when they were young not only allowed them to get in touch with the classes that the empire needed the most, but also allowed them to begin to cultivate their own team. On the other hand, allowing the heirs of the princes and lords in various places to receive a unified education in the imperial capital can also instill a little "loyalty to the monarch and patriotism" as early as possible, and at the necessary time, it can even become a means to restrain the princes.

Originally, Yuna and Eranny, the two slightly older princesses, were supposed to study at Santa Mara Girls' College in the imperial capital with a group of daughters born in the great aristocracy. However, since the outbreak of the Auckland Civil War, most of the noble lords have taken their children who are studying in the imperial capital. Not only Santa Mara Girls' College, but also the Auckland National University, which specializes in training administrative bureaucrats, and the Saint Laurent Military Academy, which trains modern officers, have also closed classes. As a result, the two princesses could only wave goodbye to their "best friends" and followers, and returned to the palace.

The academy is closed, but the education of Her Royal Highness the princess cannot be stopped. The "Emperor" hired a splendid line-up of excellent tutors, including many well-known artists and scholars, and the curriculum was much more intensive than in the school. Perhaps he was worried that the princesses would be lonely in the deep palace, so he simply put the four of them together. This responsible father may not have realized that there was anything wrong with putting elementary, middle and high school students in the same classroom.

Mademoiselle Ethel was not only an assistant to the cardinal, the chief priest with a knife in the diocese of the Grand Church, Seredith, but also a well-known archaeologist - it is not surprising that in addition to charity, poverty alleviation, and international police, the Church was also responsible for the excavation and protection of historical monuments, and the famous high-ranking clergy were necessarily excellent historians. She is responsible for teaching the history and theology of Her Royal Highnesses the Princesses, which are held every Tuesday morning and Thursday evening. Of course, in the eyes of the "Emperor" of Iken. The best person to teach these two courses is, of course, Anthony? Saint? His Majesty Cardinal de la Vau. However, he no longer had the nerves, and he didn't dare to ask this old legend, who had been a cardinal for more than 30 years, to be his daughter's papal teacher, so he had to settle for the next best.

Miss Arther didn't have much interest in serving the four princesses, so she was ready to decline. However, when Archbishop Anthony heard that His Majesty the Emperor was willing to pay a very large sum of money for tuition, he pondered it for a while, and found that his little assistant could at least give more than a hundred victims a few days of warmth and warmth if he gave a lecture. I highly recommend him to participate.

It was Wednesday when Lu Xi and his friends arrived in the imperial capital and found His Majesty the Cardinal in the refugee camp. They changed their clothes, and in the evening they went into the city with the priestess. Since they were all wearing church uniforms, and there were "celebrities" like Miss Ether with them, the soldiers defending the city naturally did not dare to ask more, but just casually glanced at them and let them go.

The city of Serokhia is relatively peaceful, at least not the refugee camp outside the city that is almost like a purgatory, full of hunger, sickness, and death, or perhaps Emperor Ekon's lockdown policy is doing a good job.

But. Compared with the last time Lu Xi came, the streets of the imperial capital were naturally much deserted, most of the streets were patrolling and guarding, and the passers-by who occasionally saw them were all in a hurry, as if someone was chasing them, as if they could no longer see the confidence and hope of the past. A good historical city that blends prosperity, elegance, antiquity and vitality has been made into such a panicked ghost, and the style of the city's ruler can be seen.

Lu Xi can only look forward to it. After Her Royal Highness the World's First Princess becomes the owner of this city, you can quickly restore this place to its original appearance.

They spent the night resting in the church in the north of the city. By the way, the details of the operation were discussed again. And when the sun was already setting, Miss Ethel changed into a clean and decent bishop's robe, and also asked Lucy and Lim to change into ordinary nun clothes.

The friends originally thought that Lu Xi would be twisted for a long time because of wearing women's clothes, but his face did not change and his heart did not beat, and he looked like he was willing to fight a hundred battles. As a result, even the wind showed a slightly surprised expression. Then it changed to a very subtle smile.

"Don't think that if I don't speak, I won't feel your malice." Lu Xi sneered and said, "You must be thinking, Lu Xi actually put on women's clothes so easily, is he already experienced, is he interested in this, or something?" ”

"No, I just think it's a little emotionally subtle. Originally, I was still a little confident in my appearance, when I was studying at the Drama Academy. was also directly favored by the Haitian Troupe because of this face. He also said that he wanted to use me as a pillar to cultivate or something. Hurricane said in a calm tone. A beautiful girl like her expresses her confidence in her appearance so dignified, without the slightest pretentiousness, which is actually a very heart-wrenching temperament.

Then, she suddenly changed her words, and her tone seemed a little helpless: "However, seeing that my boyfriend is more radiant than herself after changing into women's clothes, there is always a frustration that I can't say, but I can't vent!" ”

"Then you must adapt in the future, Miss Wind, people have already adapted to it." Nicole giggled: "After Lu Lu puts on women's clothes, she is a big beauty even in Norda." Many elf girls were so beaten by him that they didn't look like they were wearing makeup, and they simply wore oil paint on their faces and ran away to be war dancers and jungle hunters. ”

In fact, Nivea's appearance is a top beauty even by the standards of elves, but it's a pity that she has always been like a heartless child, compared with her sister's femininity that looks forward to smiling and smiling, it is really the rhythm of being killed in seconds.

Lu Xi thought to himself whether to say that I never look at my looks when looking for a girlfriend at this time, because I am not as beautiful as me, but if I think about it carefully, this is really too bad, maybe I can destroy myself on the spot The women's army, who accounted for the vast majority of the people present, could destroy themselves.

"Indeed, it's a little too conspicuous." Miss Ethel looked at Lu Xi and had to admit that although she was a woman, she also felt obvious amazement in her heart...... Well, it seems that there is something wrong with this statement.

"After all, we are going to do something unseemly, and it is really not good to attract attention like that. It would be best if I could be like Miss Lim. ”

"Would you like to smear some soot or something...... "Vita said excitedly. If everyone agrees, it is estimated that this giant hammer Lori, who has always looked at Lu Xi not very pleasing to the eye, will definitely act immediately without hesitation.

"It's going to be more conspicuous, okay?" Lu Xi couldn't help but spit out a groove viciously.

Miss Priest took out a bucket that looked very conservative to cover Lu Xi's hair, looked at it for a long time, and then nodded: "Try to keep your head down when walking, and don't look up into other people's eyes when you don't have to." That's right, that's what it feels like. Most ordinary priests and nuns who have just decided to enter the Great Sanctuary to serve the gods also walk in this way, also in order to cultivate their pious and humble star spirits. ”

…… Won't it cultivate a group of low-eyed and pleasing little daughters-in-law and noodle melons? Lu Xi thought secretly.

In short, since the disguise has been completed, Miss Ethel took the two little "nuns" and set off to meet the sunset.

Let's hope nothing goes wrong. The wind looked at the backs of the group, and there was still some nervousness in his heart. However, she also has to admit that from the professional perspective of her studied studies in the Drama Academy, Lu Xi's acting skills are indeed superb. The posture and form of walking, as well as the expression of low eyebrows and eyes, and even some subtle movements, fully show the image of a little nun who has just joined the Great Sanctuary for a short time, has a simple heart of kindness and godliness, but is somewhat curious about the world.

"Tsk...... Why is it that I always get frustrated in such subtle places? Well, at least he can't beat me right now. Tempest comforted himself like this, and suddenly felt a little better in his mood, and then he opened the Book of Night and Heaven, and summoned a total of four demons, namely the little angel Lin, the wind elf, the mini phoenix Felix, and the mini golden dragon Eve.

"Eve and Felix, you are responsible for conducting all-round wide-area surveillance of the city from high altitudes, be careful not to attract the attention of the patrolling griffins, and evacuate outside the city if there is danger. Lynn, you should go to the Duke of Lancaster or the Prince of Calgary's palace to see if they have really set up an ambush, well, it would be best if you could find the location of the magical advisor, Mr. Baltoli. You, you are responsible for following Lu Xi, and after sneaking into Yongchen Palace, report to me at any time if there is any situation. (To be continued.) )

PS: Although it's a change, it's a 7,000-word chapter, so I've always been very worthy of everyone