Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

"We wait here every day, and the strain is enormous..."

"Although you have received supplies, we have a lot of people on our side... Your supplies alone are not enough... The most important thing is morale... Once morale is lost, it's very difficult to boost morale again..."

Hearing what Rhys said, Nie Bing laughed and said, "Rhys, aren't you being a little too hasty... Didn't I just introduce you to the manager of the Northern Desert Royal Palace? You've almost finished your talks, haven't you? Besides, I know you haven't been idle lately, have you? How many people have you bribed? Once the start is announced, your offensive will probably be unstoppable..."

After listening to Nie Bing's words, Rhys nodded and said, "Lord Nie Bing, that's right, you should know! We've only reached a preliminary agreement! Only after our people arrive will we be able to know the specifics of what happened! Right now, it's all just a superficial agreement..."

After listening to Rhys's words, Nie Bing nodded and said, "Now that Xiao Ce is dead, the entire Xiao Kingdom is in a state of panic! Therefore, the person from the Northern Desert Royal Palace will definitely follow your advice in order to protect their people. There can't be any problems with this!"

"In fact, after Xiao Ce died, our only enemy from beginning to end was the people of Fusang!"

Rhys listened to Nie Bing's words but still didn't quite understand.

"Actually, Lord Nie Bing, I still don't quite understand why your Illuminati would do this. Don't you want the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere? I can do that!"

"In fact, Japan has already proven itself that they are of little value... Their existence cannot restrain us, you should know that... they do not have the power to do so."

After listening to Rhys's words, Nie Bing smiled and nodded, saying, "I know, of course I understand! But, things between us aren't as simple as you think! So, if you want to continue to have our support, then you'd better listen to us."

"Since you are so confident, there is no need to worry about them coming."

After listening to Nie Bing's words, Rhys nodded: "I understand that. Our people are all quite anxious about waiting."

Nie Bing said, "No need to be nervous, all we need to do is wait! Just wait quietly!"

Reese nodded.

Nie Bing said, "There haven't been any problems within your Slavic countries, have there?"

Rhys shook his head: "Lord Nie Bing, since you helped us eliminate that cancer of Constantine, we have nothing to worry about anymore!"

Just as the two were chatting, someone suddenly appeared outside the door and started knocking.

Upon hearing the sound, Nie Bing immediately spoke to the person outside the door.

After letting the other party in.

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Nie Bing's expression became quite interesting.

"Is there some news?!"

The person who came nodded to Nie Bing.

Rhys watched with excitement and curiosity.

Just then, Nie Bing asked them to bring the letter over, and after glancing at it, she...

He turned his head and looked at Rhys's burning gaze.

Rhys stared intently at Nie Bing's expression: "Has the attack order been given?"

Nie Bing nodded: "That's right, twenty days from now! We'll set off immediately!"

Although Rhys was somewhat disappointed, having a deadline was better than nothing.

Nie Bing said to Rhys, "You can go and prepare now."

Rhys nodded: "I will go and have the lords of each city prepare!"

Nie Bing nodded in agreement and told them to go ahead with their work.

...

Yin Pan'er also received the news that same evening.

Yin Pan'er then issued an order for the entire army of Fusang to set out.

The supply troops under Xiao Ce set off after the Fusang Kingdom.

After hearing Yin Pan'er's orders, Xiao Ce looked at her and saw that she didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.

Xiao Ce said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent, didn't you say you were going with us? Why does it sound like you have no intention of leaving now?!"

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er smiled and nodded, "That's right, I still need to take care of some things here. I'll be going over there, but I need you to settle down there..."

Xiao Ce listened to Yin Pan'er's words and felt that what she said made sense, so he did not ask any further questions.

"Actress, then you'll have to wait for my good news."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er smiled slightly and then said, "Then have a safe journey."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Pan'er with some surprise and said, "Agent, don't you want to see us off?"

Yin Pan'er waved her hand, said nothing, and simply turned around.

Xiao Ce knew that Yin Pan'er was afraid she couldn't contain her emotions.

Although Xiao Ce was somewhat reluctant to leave, he came here with the intention of taking Yin Pan'er away.

However, to Xiao Ce's surprise, plans can't keep up with changes.

He could see that even if he had torn down that window paper...

Yin Pan'er will not go with her.

In fact, Yin Pan'er has always been very determined...

Xiao Ce turned and left, then immediately sent them a message.

At this moment, Night Owl knew they were leaving, and he was clearly in a good mood.

After checking and finding no one around, Night Cat asked Xiao Ce, "Brother, is sister-in-law leaving?"

Seeing the eager and curious look in Ye Mao's eyes, Xiao Ce gave a wry smile and shook his head: "She's not going..."

Night Owl was somewhat surprised: "She's not going...she's staying here, so what do we..."

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "She has her own plans. Alright, we didn't come here for nothing... at least we know she's safe."

Night Owl looked at Xiao Ce with a complicated expression.

Night Owl was actually feeling a bit wistful, after all, in Night Owl's eyes Xiao Ce was almost a god.

Even such people have regrets.

However, Night Cat didn't say anything, but said to Xiao Ce, "When you go back this time, brother, you also have your own things you want to do, right?"

After listening to Night Cat's words, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "That's right... it's time to close the net! After this round, perhaps we won't have to fear the Illuminati anymore!"

Night Owl didn't quite understand what Xiao Ce was saying, but he kept nodding.

Looking at Ye Mao's expression, Xiao Ce said with a wry smile, "Do you know what I'm saying? You're just nodding like that?"

Night Owl nodded and said to Xiao Ce, "Big Brother, although I don't know... but what you said is definitely right!"

Xiao Ce then said to Night Cat, "By the way, where's the Mad Taoist? I haven't seen him these past few days."

Night Owl was just about to say something.

The door outside was suddenly pushed open.

The mad Taoist priest arrived, looking travel-worn.

Xiao Ce and Ye Mao were already quite used to the elusive nature of the Mad Taoist.

Before the two of them could speak...

The mad Taoist said to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, you should leave..."

When Xiao Ce heard the mad Taoist calling him by his name, he quickly made a shushing gesture to him.

Before Xiao Ce could speak, the Mad Taoist said to him, "Alright, you don't need to worry anymore. There's no one else here..."

Xiao Ce said to the mad Taoist priest, "Taoist priest, how did you know I was leaving?"

The mad Taoist said to Xiao Ce, "Because I know!"

...

Xiao Ce looked helpless; the mad Taoist had started spouting nonsense again.

Just then, Xiao Ce said to the mad Taoist, "Then what are you going to do staying here?"

"Didn't you want to find me before? Then, when you did find me, you didn't say why you wanted to come. Now you're not coming with me?"

The mad Taoist said, "I need to stay! I have my own mission!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ce said to the mad Taoist, "What new mission do you have this time?"

The mad Taoist priest smiled and said to Xiao Ce, "Protect your woman! Yin Pan'er!"

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised after hearing the mad Taoist's words: "How do you know I need to protect her... Does she even need protection? Who gave you this task?"

The mad Taoist said, "How would I know? Didn't you give me orders and tasks?"

"I?"

Xiao Ce looked completely bewildered, then looked at the mad Taoist and said, "Alright! I should go now..."

The mad Taoist priest muttered to Xiao Ce, "You'd better be careful!"

Although Xiao Ce was used to the mad Taoist's illogical speech, he actually discovered that every word the mad Taoist spoke had a purpose and meaning... He wasn't the kind of person who spoke randomly.

However, figuring out what he said is indeed a big problem.

At that moment, Xiao Ce stopped talking to the mad Taoist.

"Alright, then you stay here and protect her well. Don't talk nonsense."

The Mad Taoist said to Xiao Ce, "Alright, I understand. You've already made it very clear in the mission description..."

After hearing what the mad Taoist said, Xiao Ce looked at Night Cat with a puzzled expression.

He was trying to determine whether he had said it or not.

However, judging from the look in Ye Mao's eyes, Xiao Ce was quite certain that he had not said that.

It was obvious that the mad Taoist had started spouting nonsense again.

After the mad Taoist left.

Night Cat said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, you don't need to worry. This mad Taoist priest, although he seems unreliable most of the time, he can still step up when it matters. He's still a trustworthy and reliable person..."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly after hearing what Ye Mao said.

He then said, "I always felt that this mad Taoist priest was more like a deity..."

Night Owl nodded: "Actually, I had the same suspicion, because he really is elusive... Brother, anyway, this should be considered good news."

After listening to Night Cat's words, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "That's right, it should be considered good news."

...

Xiao Ce and his group left the next day.

When they left, Yin Pan'er did not show up to see them off.

Brian Carter brought a group of people to see him off, but none of the other Illuminati members came.

This made Xiao Ce feel a pang of sadness, as this was a very important matter for many people.

However, in many people's eyes, this matter is simply not worth mentioning...

These things are really not important at all.

One can imagine the arrogance of the Illuminati members…

I thought Xiao Ce's seasickness had gotten better, but, tragically...

This time, he actually started making the same mistake again…

Xiao Ce was still cursing, but after half an hour, he was unable to curse anymore.

He completely gave in.

He knew that this was bound to be a difficult journey.

He now has no doubt that his previous lack of seasickness was entirely due to the Mad Taoist's secret help.

...

Yin Pan'er was speechless at this moment.

Because she didn't know what Xiao Ce meant either.

When she woke up early in the morning, she heard Xiaoyue say that Okamoto Ichisaku's third uncle was at their door.

When Yin Pan'er looked, it really was that mad Taoist priest.

After asking, the mad Taoist said he was ordered to protect her.

But after Yin Pan'er asked who it was, the mad Taoist began to feign madness.

Xiaoyue originally wanted to get rid of this mad Taoist, but after several attempts, she always failed.

After a while, Yin Pan'er realized that the mad Taoist was just standing there dumbly.

She simply let him go.

In fact, Yin Pan'er was somewhat moved by Xiao Ce's actions.

...

Within the Xiao Kingdom, Yin Weiyong, having listened to news from all sides, was already certain of the situation.

A big war is about to begin.

Yin Weiyong secretly summoned more than a dozen ministers

These ministers were all governors of their respective prefectures.

"Gentlemen, you were all raised to your current positions by me and Prince Xiao Ce! Now, both the Slavic and Japanese kingdoms have confirmed their departure and are heading in our direction!"

The prefects all nodded in agreement: "Prime Minister Yin, we are all prepared. As you said, we have hidden our troops, and most of our weapons and food supplies."

"That's right, the Slavic countries also tried to communicate with us, wanting to persuade us to surrender. We have already agreed."

"Prime Minister Yin, rest assured, we are already prepared. We haven't been idle lately... We've already dug an underground kingdom beneath the main cities of each prefecture... We can launch a counterattack at any time if we wish..."

Yin Weiyong nodded: "Very good, but we must be careful. Our main responsibility is to stretch their battle lines. It would be best if we could avoid getting involved. We just need to provide them with a battlefield, and once the war starts, let them fight like dogs."

The prefects nodded, all expressing their doubt: "Prime Minister Yin, aren't we being too optimistic? Once the war really breaks out, who can remain unscathed? I'm afraid no one will be able to escape unscathed!"

Yin Weiyong nodded: "That's right, isn't that the worst outcome? According to the plan His Highness gave us, we won't let them start a war on our side!"