I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

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As Lucius approached, the soldiers' eyes immediately focused on him.

After showing his ID and explaining his purpose, an adjutant quickly came out from the inner hall to greet him.

After passing through the spacious hall and long corridor, Lucius was brought to the door of the Minister of War's office.

The adjutant knocked gently on the office door; the short and restrained knocks were particularly clear in the quiet corridor.

Soon, a calm male voice came from inside:

"Please come in."

After getting permission, the adjutant immediately opened the heavy door for Lucius.

As I walked into the office, I was greeted by the scent of cigar tobacco and leather.

Behind the large desk, a burly middle-aged man was busy reviewing documents.

This is the Imperial Army Minister - Georgy Konstantinovich, a legendary figure who was born in the north and climbed step by step from a grassroots officer to his current position.

Georgi looked up, and when he saw that the visitor was Lucius, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Sir Lucius?"

He put down the documents in his hand and put on a polite smile, but the confusion between his brows could not be hidden.

"What brings you here? Is there anything I can help you with?"

It was very unusual for a sixteen-year-old nobleman to suddenly visit the Ministry of Defense, even though he was an imperial envoy.

"Minister Georgy."

Lucius didn't hesitate and directly took out the emperor's decree from his magic storage:

"I come here on orders from His Majesty."

Georgy's face immediately became serious. He took the decree with both hands and carefully examined the content and seal on it.

When he finished reading the contents of the two documents, he was stunned.

"this......"

Georgy's voice suddenly became trembling, and his Adam's apple rolled up and down:

"Is this the mobilization order for the 1st Guards Infantry Division?"

"And...Splenda's authorization to declare a state of emergency?"

He repeatedly confirmed the authenticity of the document, checked the patterns on the seal, and even used his magic to sense the magical imprint of the emperor on the document.

Everything indicates that these two edicts are absolutely true.

But it was precisely because of its authenticity that Georgi was shocked.

"Sir Lucius..."

Georgi carefully considered his words and asked:

"Could you tell me how you need the Ministry of Defense to cooperate with your actions?"

"I will dispatch the First Guard Division to Splenda immediately to cooperate with me in a special operation against the Chaos Cult."

Lucius got straight to the point, his voice very calm:

"At the same time, I hope the Ministry of National Defense and the Army Headquarters can cooperate to arrange for other forces to take over the original defense of the 1st Guards Division and provide the necessary logistical support for this operation."

Georgi looked at the edict, then at Lucius, and mechanically read the words on the edict over and over again, even his breathing became rapid.

As the Empire's Minister of War, he knew all too well what these two powers meant.

That is the guard corps that protects the imperial capital and has the power of life and death over a core city!

Even for a prince, it is almost impossible to obtain such power from the emperor.

Not to mention the boy in front of him who is only sixteen years old.

Georgi stared at Lucius with an extremely complicated look, and his heart was filled with turbulent waves.

Why does His Majesty the Emperor trust this young man so much?

Is it just because he is the fiancé of the third princess Plotina?

I'm afraid not.

In the history of the empire, there were very few relatives who could gain such trust, and all of them were legendary generals who had made great achievements on the battlefield.

However, although it is said that this young man in front of me has made some achievements in the Eastern Territory recently, his achievements are completely disproportionate to the power he has gained.

unless......

Georgi's eyes flashed, and a guess arose in his mind that even he himself found unbelievable.

Once a certain outrageous idea came into his mind, it spread like wildfire in his mind.

This speculation made Georgi feel both panic and excitement.

In the power field, standing on the right side is often more important than talent.

And now, fate seems to be bringing a generous gift to him.

Moreover, from a purely military perspective, if the Chaos Cult is really planning some large-scale action, it would be a wise choice to mobilize the army in advance to take precautions.

After thinking for a moment, Georgi's expression became determined and he quickly made his choice.

He stood up directly, his voice loud and powerful:

"Sir Lucius, I fully understand your request."

"Please rest assured that the Ministry of Defence and Army Headquarters will fully cooperate with your actions."

"I will immediately arrange for the troops of the Second and Third Divisions to take over the original defense mission of the First Guard Division to ensure that the safety of the Imperial Capital is not affected."

"At the same time, I will also dispatch the corresponding logistical supplies to provide sufficient support for your operations."

Georgi spoke decisively, without any hesitation or delay.

"in addition......"

Georgi continued:

"Regarding the coordination of the city's security forces, I will discuss this directly with the Minister of the Interior and ask them to strengthen the city's security forces and cooperate with your actions."

"This way you don't have to waste your precious time going there."

Lucius couldn't help but be surprised to hear Georgi's straightforward response.

To be honest, he had expected the War Secretary to at least hesitate.

After all, this involved the mobilization of the empire's most elite troops, and he was so young and had no outstanding achievements.

Moreover, as far as he knew, Minister Georgy had always been dissatisfied with the excessive military power in the hands of his own Grand Duke Dengled.

But the current situation obviously exceeded Lucius's expectations.

Lucius could only attribute Georgy's positive attitude to the power of the decree in his hand.

After all, this was the emperor's personal edict, representing the highest authority of the empire.

In the face of this authority, any personal likes and dislikes seem insignificant.

Alas, the powerful hand of the Basileus family.

“Thank you for your cooperation and support, Minister Georgy.”

Lucius stood up and placed his right hand on his chest.

"Of course I should."

Georgi waved his hand:

"We all serve the Empire!"

He paused, then continued in a meaningful tone:

"Sir Lucius, if there is anything you need from the Army Headquarters regarding this operation, please feel free to contact me."

"Whether it's personnel deployment or material support, we will fully cooperate."

"The future of the empire needs capable and responsible young people like you to protect it."

Lucius heard the hint, but he didn't say much, just nodded in gratitude.

We can talk about political matters later. The most important thing now is to complete the mobilization of troops as soon as possible.

After coming out of the Ministry of Defense, Lucius felt much more relaxed.

Now that the scheduling and logistics issues have been resolved, it's time to go back and make specific preparations for the operation.

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Back at Clovis's residence, Lucius walked into the living room and was immediately amused by the scene before him.

I saw Ivilia lazily lying on the sofa, wearing only a simple light blue dress, the hem of the dress casually spread out, revealing a pair of white and tender calves.

Her face and eyes were covered with thin slices of fresh cucumber, and her ring finger was gently massaging the area around her eyes in circles. Her movements were skillful, and she looked like a wealthy lady enjoying a leisurely afternoon.

The sunlight shone through the window onto Iveliya, creating a hazy halo around her.

The scene should have been ridiculous, but her beauty made up for it.

Although her vision was blocked by the cucumber slices, Iveliya's ears still keenly caught the familiar footsteps.

She straightened up suddenly, and the two slices of cucumber stuck to her eyes fell off and landed on the carpet with a "pat".

“Brother Lu!”

A brilliant smile bloomed on Iveliya's face, her eyes full of surprise:

"you are back!"

Seeing Iveliya like this, Lucius couldn't help laughing.

He handed his coat to the maid and said jokingly:

"Xiao Ai, why have you become so effeminate?"

"She's already beautiful enough, why bother with more?"

"What are you talking about!? I'm a woman anyway!"

Iveliya puffed up her cheeks and glared at him like a cat with its fur standing on end. The sunlight shone on her porcelain-white skin, and even the tips of her eyebrows, which were slightly furrowed in anger, showed a charming look.

She took two steps at a time and came forward, her arm naturally holding Lucius's arm.

"I'm taking good care of myself, okay?"

She stood on tiptoe as she spoke, her hair scented with gardenia brushing against Lucius's chin.

The soft body pressed against him, and through the thin fabric he could clearly feel each other's warmth, and a faint fragrance lingered with his breath:

"Being pretty isn't enough. I want to be the most beautiful one in Brother Lu's heart!"

"Why are you back so early today?"

Ivylia raised her face, her pupils filled with tiny lights:

"I thought you wouldn't be home until at least evening."

"Why, didn't you catch up with Octavia and Plotina?"

Lucius was about to answer, but he was stunned the moment he lowered his head to meet her eyes.

There are some abnormal blood-colored lines in Iviliya's eyes.

These lines on the whites of her eyes wriggled slightly like living things, making her originally clear and bright eyes look extremely eerie.

"Xiao Ai, your eyes..."

Lucius's expression instantly became serious. He reached out and gently stroked Iveliya's face, his voice full of concern:

"What's going on? Are you feeling unwell?"

Feeling the warmth from Lucius's palm, Iveliya felt very sweet.