They are now all level 4 magicians. With the help of Yelena's mother, the quantity and quality of magic they master, as well as passive skills and destiny entries, are much stronger than ordinary magicians.
Should it be said that they are worthy of being trained in a professional field? Aslan even feels that if these two little cuties join forces now, they can be almost the same as when he first debuted, and can easily kill their way in and out of the Frozen River Avenue in the Northern Territory.
"You've worked hard, both of you." As a reward, Aslan reached out and touched the heads of the two little cuties. They rubbed against Aslan again:
"Yeah, Brother Aslan."
"Hey hey hey."
After they had finished rubbing against each other, they spoke again, a little embarrassedly, but still confidently to Aslan:
"If that's the case, then Brother Aslan."
"Yes, brother Aslan."
"Can we go over to your place and help?"
"Ilya really wants to be with brother Aslan forever."
Looking at the two little cuties who were looking at him expectantly, Aslan felt a subtle mood: "What's wrong? Isn't it good for you to stay at your mother's place?"
"No."
"Nah."
"but……"
"but……"
But of course it's better to stay with brother Aslan.
Especially in recent times, there have been more and more girls around Brother Aslan. If I don't work harder and be more serious, when I go back, there will be so many girls around Aslan. What if I forget them? Then I won't have anywhere to cry.
"Yes, yes, but...how should I put it? Your strength is still a little weak now." Aslan thought for a while, and then said to them:
"You should study hard and work hard."
Although the two little cuties have already made their debut with their own strength, but now they are playing in a high-end game.
After the first phase of the Northern Territory attack, the second phase of the attack is still ongoing.
This time, Aslan has to deal with not the scattered soldiers, but the orcs and goblin army that have not been adequately trained and have insufficient combat effectiveness.
No matter how many of that army of orcs and goblins you kill, it won't be enough.
One hundred thousand, two hundred thousand, three hundred thousand.
Before the next Supreme Chief rises, and before the iron fist of the Chief makes them understand that discipline and military order are more important than cruelty and bravery, those will only be known as wild monsters.
However, in the second stage, Aslan has to deal with the regular army.
While Aslan and the Crusaders were doing their best to conduct diplomatic operations with the countries of the human world, many city-states in the Northern Territory were also making diplomatic efforts.
On the one hand, they tried to engage in diplomatic negotiations with the Crusaders to get them to avoid what they considered to be their own territories and spheres of influence.
On the one hand, they sent envoys to the human countries in the south, hoping that the human countries would give up their support for the Crusades.
After that, the city-states in the Northern Territory will unite internally, hoping to form an alliance to counter the powerful Crusaders.
The first and second diplomatic efforts ultimately failed.
The Crusaders' offensive was too fierce, Aslan's reputation was too high, the Church of the Goddess of Light was advocating for him, and Margaret, the war hero of the Beast Tide War, also stood by his side and supported him.
The human nations of the Elam continent behind the Crusaders have always discriminated against the northern city-states across the sea, just like how old Europe views Russia now, or even worse. So it is impossible for them to change their attitude and give up their support for the Crusaders.
Only the third diplomatic effort, that is, the plan to form an alliance to counter the Crusaders, was achieved at the fastest speed amid strong concerns about the Crusaders and the damage to its own power and interests.
With [Giant's Foot] as the leader, a total of sixteen Northern Territory city-states formed an alliance to form the [Northern Territory Alliance].
They agreed that the Northland belonged to the people of the Northland. They refused to allow the barbaric Crusaders and pioneers to plunder their power and land. They formed an offensive and defensive alliance and supported each other.
This is the biggest opponent Aslan will face in the second stage.
The strength of the Northern Alliance of Sixteen City-States is by no means comparable to that of the Gray-skinned Orcs.
Their citizen militia is well-trained and numerous, and their navy is especially powerful.
The link is the inland water trade of the Frozen Water River and the offshore trade of the Sea of Dead Souls.
In order to fight against the huge number of pirates in the Sea of Dead Souls, the Sixteen City-States have a very good navy, which will surely become a great enemy of the Crusaders.
Facing such a powerful enemy, the next game is a high-end game, even if it is not a king, it is a diamond. When the battlefield is so terrible, it seems that Ilia and Kroy, a little Karami, will be lost. Aslan will be distressed.
"So, you should study hard and come to help me after you have learned enough. Is that okay?" Aslan said to them with a smile. While speaking, he also gave each of them a positive gain item of [Study hard and make progress every day] as a reward, so that the learning efficiency of the two little cuties can be improved.
"Oh, I see."
"We will try our best, Brother Aslan."
Seeing the twin maids so cute, Aslan's mood also improved. He happily omitted words in this way and that way.
Just like this for another hour or so, when Aslan had coaxed the twin maids to sleep, he suddenly remembered.
Oh no, I have a date to go to! I'm already an hour late!!
After being startled for a few seconds, Aslan calmed down again, turned over and hugged the sweet and soft little cutie, and took a nap for another ten minutes. Then he rang the bell and slowly asked the puppet maids to come and change his clothes and dress up for him, then he got on the carriage and went to Lady Melissa's house.
Chapter 22 The punishment for being late for a first date is
When Aslan arrived at the residence of Countess Melissa in a carriage, about two hours had passed since their agreed time.
Mrs. Melissa, who was waiting for Aslan, was in a mess, but she didn't want to contact Aslan directly through the magic crystal.
Because that would give him the impression that you are impatient, which would reduce your bargaining chips in the next negotiation.
Whether it's a love affair or a diplomatic negotiation, the one who's impatient loses everything first. The one who speaks first loses. This is the war of love.
So, although she had been suffering for the two hours of waiting for Aslan, and although she hated Aslan to death in her heart, on the surface, Mrs. Melissa remained calm and acted as if it didn't matter. But in her heart she secretly swore that after they got married, she would be ruthless, shameless, and unreasonable, and make Aslan kneel on the washboard every meal.
……
This state of mind of worrying about gains and losses continued until Aslan appeared at the door of her house. When Mrs. Melis saw Aslan smiling gently downstairs, her relaxed state of mind flashed away, and then she showed a cold face: "I hate being late, and I hate people who have no sense of time." She said to Aslan.
Aslan: "I'm so sorry, I'll leave then?"
The boy's words made Mrs. Melissa even more upset.
Of course, she could say to Aslan again: "Go away and don't come back!"
But no.
The changes in the diplomatic situation and the fruitless negotiations with Aslan made Her Majesty increasingly anxious, and she became more and more sarcastic in her interactions with Lady Melissa.
"Ah, if he had listened to my plan before, perhaps Aslan would have been acting like a spoiled child in my arms now. The entire Northern Territory has also been taken into our possession. Who on earth has hindered my plan? Who on earth has hindered my plan?"
Mrs. Melissa got angry when she heard this.
What the hell is your plan? Your plan is a piece of shit. If your plan succeeds, the Northern Territory will be in your pocket.
Come on, if your plan really succeeds, then it shouldn't be us who get the North Territory, but Aslan who gets the royal territory, and then ascends the throne to be crowned as the Holy Golden Eagle Emperor, and makes you and me into flannel balls and kneads them around. Really.
However, there is at least one thing that Her Majesty is right about, and that is that things cannot continue to develop in this way.
They must reach an agreement with Aslan as soon as possible, even if the agreement is not as good as expected.
When Aslan's Crusaders connected the entire human world, the Griffin family, the only royal family of the Golden Eagle Empire that had not reached an agreement with the Crusaders, was in an embarrassing and dangerous situation.
Since the Crusaders can unite everyone to attack the Northern Territory, will it be possible one day for them to unite everyone to attack the Griffin Family?
This matter cannot bear too much thinking. Just thinking about it makes people feel creepy, and then they can't help but want to give in and sign an agreement with Aslan with more favorable conditions.
Of course, this was still a last resort. Lady Melissa decided to use the tactic of "physical enticement" to make Aslan her own fluff ball, and then find ways to sign an agreement that was more beneficial to her.
Even if there is no way to make Aslan a vassal of the Queen, at least the Crusaders should be more inclined towards the Griffin Family and the Golden Eagle Empire.
But at the moment, the Aslan Flannel Ball Project, this alternative project, does not seem to be very reliable.
Even if he really reached a py deal with Aslan, he would probably just not suffer any loss.
Ah, yes. Although she didn't want to admit it, Lady Melissa had already tacitly accepted in her heart that she would not suffer any loss if she and Aslan did this or that.
……
Madam Melissa had made up her mind. Looking at Aslan, who looked fearless and a little arrogant, she did not get angry after all. Instead, she showed a sad expression:
"You cruel, heartless young man, do you know how long I have been waiting for you? What kind of mental journey have I gone through while waiting for you? How excited I was when I saw you, and how sad I was because of your contempt. To what extent do you want to torture me, you cruel guy?"
Aslan: "..."
The world's most beautiful boy was stunned when he heard her say that.
Of course he could hear the ambiguity in Mrs. Melissa's words.
Such remarks were usually made between lovers, to flirt with their lovers, but he and Madam Melissa did not have such a good relationship.
"Madam, I don't understand what you said." The boy replied, and then he saw that Madam Melissa had a heartbroken expression, and she looked at Aslan and said, "It's been so long, don't you understand my feelings?"
Aslan: "..."
Yes, of course I don't understand. Every time you see me, you put on a face like a Sima. If I explain it clearly, I can only understand that you want to kill me. Or make me your fluff ball. I don't feel good about yourself just because you said a few soft words to me, thinking that you want to fall in love with me.
The entry system is very clear. Although the one standing opposite him is a green dragon known for lying and cheating, Lady Melissa is an outlier among her kind. With the entry [Loyalty], she is loyal enough to Her Majesty the Queen. With the entry [Official Business], she will not mix personal feelings when doing serious things.
People like this would never turn against others just because they are good-looking.
So now, there is only one reason why she behaves like this, and that is that she wants to use her body to win him over and achieve her ulterior motives.
Although it was a bit regrettable that the other party was not sincere, Aslan still decided to eat it if he could - of course, he had to make some adjustments before eating.
……
Aslan followed the usual practice and added two entries to Madam Melis: "I like sunny blond boys" and "I like strong opposite sex", so that her attitude would soften when she was with him, but not too much to the point of being OOC. Then, he said with a stern face:
"Madam, please don't do this! In my heart, you are a wise, calm and strong woman, a good opponent and communication partner. Don't use such a despicable trick to affect your beautiful image in my heart!
You guys, are you trying to win me over with your body and make me submit so that you can get political benefits?
Are you kidding me? How can you give in to such a serious matter just because I hurt you?! Don’t think of politics as so superficial, okay?!?! "
Mrs. Melissa: “????”
Hearing Aslan say this, Lady Melissa was stunned.
She had always liked Aslan, and now she liked him even more.
“This kid spoke my mind!”
Chapter 23: Lady Melissa feels that Aslan understands her
Mrs. Melissa was surprised to find that Aslan, who was standing in front of her, did not think with his lower body like some idiotic men.
Those people just saw their despicable bodies and then ran for their lives in the direction of the lower three roads. Madam Melis always treated such people with contempt.
Aslan is different. Aslan has truly walked into his own heart. He appreciates himself, not his here and there, but his wisdom and mind. Otherwise, he would not be able to say such words.
At this moment, Lady Melissa couldn't help but compare Aslan with her queen.
Think about how annoying the Queen is. And think about how this kid understands me so well, he is my confidant. I even want to switch to the Crusaders as Chief of Staff and lay eggs for Aslan.
Of course, it was only for a moment. In the end, Lady Melissa was able to withstand this tendency with enough strength and endurance. Her gaze towards Aslan became softer:
"Very good. Then, I think we should have a good talk next. Aslan."
"of course."
The boy then entered the Countess's mansion. In the reception room, the maid served him tea from the Moon Elves. After a brief greeting, the two began to discuss the Crusades and the future of the empire.
"The Crusaders cannot become a vassal of the Golden Eagle Empire, but they can definitely become the Golden Eagle Empire's most steadfast ally."
Aslan started with his usual high-pitched speech. But unfortunately, such words could not convince Lady Melissa:
"What we need is not just a human guardian who can stop the Frost Giants, the Demons of Hell, the Dark Elves or some other monsters. What the Empire needs is an ally who will stand firmly on its side when it has a 'dispute' with its neighbors."
Madam Melissa said calmly, "You now expect that when disputes arise between human nations, you and your Crusaders will remain neutral. You think that in this way, you can stay out of it. Little do you know that when a choice must be made, neutrality is the worst option. Everyone will instead regard you as the biggest obstacle and expel you first."
"We will analyze each case individually. In the isolated Northern Territory, the Crusaders have enough confidence to remain neutral."
"When the power of the Crusaders increases, it will be impossible for you to remain neutral."
"No, you got it the other way around. The stronger the Crusaders are, the less likely they are to attack us. There is a critical point here. I will soon break through it. In addition, you expect me to stand on the side of the Golden Eagle Empire and even the Griffin Family when conflicts arise among human countries. Does this mean that the Queen has given up on maintaining a balance and hopes to do something?" Aslan said:
"As I recall, the deadline for selecting an emperor is only two or three years away. The situation doesn't look favorable to Queen Theresa..."
Aslan's words were cryptic enough, but Lady Melissa understood them all.
He was implicitly asking whether Her Majesty the Queen was ready to abandon the policy of neutrality and balance and use force.
If the Queen maintains a balanced strategy, then Aslan's crusader foreign policy will have no impact on her, and Lady Melissa will not try her best to win him over.
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