What did you do with the dice?

This is probably the last vote. Fortunately, I finally have a clear goal: as long as I complete the task, no matter whether I live or die, my daughter will be able to escape the fate of being at the bottom of society in the future. This is enough.

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May 27, 547 AD, late spring and early summer.

This is a significant day - Grand Duke Rusalka of the Pearl Tear orders an advance on Esterlund.

The selected movement method is: Guide the detonator and take off!

Book 3: Kingdom of Law

Chapter 354 Target, Esterlen!

Grand Duke Rusalka of Sneidi, together with Princess Weishas of the Kingdom of Elegy of the Sea Clan, Phoenix, the Grand Steward of the Flin Clan of the El Empire, the rising stars of the elven twins, Alizee and Shana, the Paladin Legion of Esdi, and the Alliance of Survivors of the Seven Sin Realms, formed a coalition army of six countries. Excluding the 42 mages of the Pearl Tear Territory who operated the ships, the 114-man servant team, the 357 logistics personnel, and some creatures such as war horses and chocobos, there were a total of 10 legions, 20000 soldiers and a large number of war machines, carried by guided bombs, and headed to Estron to start a grand expedition.

The above is Rusalka's narration after the mobilization order was issued and before she was ready to take off. She spent a full day thinking it through, but after all the calculations, she still felt it was a pity: "Alas, I have gathered all the troops, but no matter how I calculate, I am still short of two countries."

Sani Tieta: "You insist on gathering 8 of them to play bad memes, right?"

Rusalka: "Forget it, Xiaobao, help me turn on the spaceship's automatic navigation and set the destination to the Esterlen Old Summer Palace. The Big Pearl Museum needs to go there to restock."

Alas, there is no hope.

Rusalka glanced at the Sani Tower, which was undergoing final adjustments. "Speaking of which, we just fought a battle half a year ago, and now we're heading out again. Aren't we going to have enough armaments?"

Sanita: "Do you know the value of accelerating the military industry by 237% and harvesting crops four times a year?"

Rusalka shook her head. "I don't understand. I've always thought the buff of the Final Reincarnation looked just like that. Fifty years of life is like a dream~"

Sanitta pondered for a moment. "To put it another way, the military industry's acceleration is reflected in this: we've now crammed a force and equipment capable of successfully capturing several Silver Cities into this airship, like Yuan Shao and his loyal minister Xun Yu in Three Kingdoms. And the agricultural acceleration is reflected in this: from now on, bread in the Pearl Tear Territory will be buy one, get one free for just 50 marks."

Rusalka: "Holy crap! So awesome!"

Sanitta knew that Rusalka had no idea that the currency unit "Mark" had been discontinued, and it had been discontinued in Germany a long time ago. After all, the comparison between his memory and reality only remained in the background of the era of rotten jokes.

Sanita said through the sound transmission magic inside the spaceship: "Well, everyone, the Guided Explosion is about to take off. Mages, please take your positions. I hope that by the time the spaceship takes off, everyone will be at their posts."

Under the gaze of countless people from the Pearl Tears territory who came to join in the fun and waved their flags and cheered, a strong airflow spurted out from under the Guided Explosion spacecraft. The weightlessness runes on the entire spacecraft flickered as it climbed steadily into the sky.

Soon, the things below became smaller and smaller, but as the spacecraft continued to rise, the propulsion speed became slower and slower. When the spacecraft was about to rise through the clouds in the sky, everyone found that the spacecraft's lift-off propulsion force and resistance seemed to be in a strange balance state, and it could not continue to rise above the clouds.

Rusalka: (Ah, there are air walls in this world?)

Sunny Tower: (Unsure, perhaps the air pressure in this world is not balanced, with the pressure above being greater than below.)

"Turn off the airflow below, descend 50 meters, maintain altitude balance, then activate the rear magic flow propulsion system and switch to first gear."

The spaceship stopped ascending and descended a little bit, maybe 50 meters, or maybe a little more, then opened the rune array and the large magic isolation cover at the rear, and a transparent magic stream ejected from the tail, slowly pushing the large square spaceship forward to accelerate.

"Report, one file completed!"

"Shift to second gear."

"Report, second gear completed!"

A few seconds after the magic output was increased, the interior of the spaceship began to shake slightly. Everyone subconsciously looked at Sanita with slightly nervous eyes. Sanita put his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Raise it to third gear."

"Report, third gear successful!"

"The word 'complete' should be used to report." Sanita nodded calmly, "No problem. From now on, we just need to keep moving forward."

"So how long will it take us to get to Esterlen?"

Sanitieta glanced at the calculated rune data: "Three days."

"Time is running out for Estren!"

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Late at night, Theresa sat alone on the roof of the Wright Cathedral, watching the stars twinkling in the sky.

This fake sky was so beautiful no matter how many times she looked at it, but it was precisely because of this beauty that she felt more and more at a loss.

What is there above this beautiful starry sky?

What does the world look like beyond the peak of the thousand-meter-high snow-capped mountains in the north, behind the space cracks and endless magma in the west, under the cliffs and abyss in the south, and at the end of the vast ocean in the east?

No one knows, and no one can know.

But God knows.

She stretched out her hands towards the sky, thinking that one day she would break through this false starry sky and step into the real world.

A ray of light flew from the western sky towards her head, quickly passing through the night, passing in the direction her palm was pointing, leaving behind a brilliant magical trail.

what?

She stared at the light that was moving farther and farther away, stunned for a long time.

What era is it now? This artifact was repaired and put back into use in less than half a year?

She was silent for a long time and decided to hold a meeting of cardinals later to discuss the topic: "How should Esdi fight against flying targets?"

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Rusalka stood in the cockpit with all the surrounding walls turned into a panoramic transparent space, and saw the Wright Cathedral passing by quickly below. It was also surrounded by glowing golden sacred particles in the night, and its specialness could be seen at a glance.

"What a pity, Theresa, the director of the cathedral, is a woman."

"what happened?"

"If it's a boy, she will be very happy when I come back from guiding the explosion - because the little boy fell from the sky."

"Haha, what a joke."

Apparently Rusalka has more tricks up her sleeve: "But Phoenix on the ship can only arrive the next day."

Sanita tried to interrupt Rusalka's bad joke: "Why? Because she is neither fat nor a little boy?"

But Rusalka obviously has no upper limit on his reserves: "Because it's a cat bet, tomorrow."

Sanita: Damn, that made me laugh.

Rusalka originally wanted to make the ground transparent for an immersive flying experience, but was stopped by Sanita: Rusalka is quite brave, but that doesn't mean there are no mages who are afraid of heights. He advised him to be kind and not cause non-combat casualties in unnecessary places.

"Can you fly but are you afraid of heights?"

"The flying technique is only ten meters above the ground, but this thing is hundreds of meters above the ground. Can it be the same?"

Rusalka looked up at the starry sky, was silent for a moment, and then said, "The lights in the sky are all stars, and the lights on the sea are all enemies. The place illuminated by the glory is where we will triumph. So, Tata Kai, Tata Kai!"

Sanita's brows furrowed. "I'm playing Azur Lane."

At this time, Phoenix happened to walk up to Rusalka. The latter glanced at her, crossed her arms, and sneered proudly: "Ha, flat chest."

Despite the widespread black fog, the troops still suffered non-combat casualties.

The only person in the entire spaceship who wanted to see the scenery was dragged away by the Grand Steward of the El Empire, so the transparent system of the surrounding walls could finally be closed.

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The early morning sun shone through the windows of the brick house. Eight knocks reminded the owner that it was eight o'clock in the morning. The man sat up from the bed. The first thing he did was not to get dressed or stretch, but to fumble and insert the square magic crystal slab on the table into a groove on the bottom plate. An emerald green stone placed in the center of the rune on the bottom plate glowed slightly and made a buzzing sound.

"Good morning, Esterlen! It's another beautiful morning today, with beautiful weather and gentle breezes. Perfect for a cup of light coffee to perk you up before work! This month is Kate's Chamber of Commerce's coffee bean special offer month, and all coffee beans in all Chamber of Commerce stores will be discounted by 2%. What are you waiting for?"

"Next, let's move on to today's major event in Esterlen. This station has been following the progress of the recent arson case in Loren City. According to the latest news released by the Loren City Local Arbitration Court, this was an indiscriminate attack without any professional behind-the-scenes command. The thug's motive appears to be simply dissatisfaction with the terms of the contract. He will be punished accordingly."

"I advise everyone not to make irreversible mistakes due to impulsiveness. If you encounter confusion or dissatisfaction in life, please contact the local 'Complaint Management Office' or 'Public Security Management Office' first. Professionals will naturally help every law-abiding citizen of Estelon resolve their problems."

The man cursed as he jumped out of bed. "Damn it, what's the point of looking for these two places? They just keep repeating 'Sir, we've already accepted your request, please wait in line' all day long. It's really driving me crazy. I think they're burning it."

"Here's world news. The long civil war in the western Kingdom of Snidi has finally ended. The entire country has been shattered by the flames of war. Out of humanitarianism, the great Councillor Esterlen is willing to provide basic living supplies to all refugees from Snidi who have fled the war."

"There are many different opinions about the causes of this civil war. We have specially invited Professor Wei Wei, a full professor of history and sociology from the Dharma Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Twin Towers, to analyze the national situation in Sinidi."

A male voice with a strong sense of humor sounded: "Hello everyone, I have talked about the civil war in Sinidi over and over again. It feels like a building is about to collapse. I think this is quite ridiculous. Sinidi is the largest human power in history. How did it develop to this point?

"Because their aristocracy never cares about the people. They are truly an evil force. The development of their system itself has already been on the wrong path. Civil war is only the final form of conflict. I said it years ago. They will definitely fight. It's just a matter of time."

"Looking at our Esterlun, we are on the road to rapid progress. Now, just a small achievement from the council members is enough to shock the entire Snidi. Especially the 4th generation airships, which are powerful enough to fight against dragons. The alchemical chariots on land can easily crush the Snidi heavy cavalry. We can be extremely proud of this. I think this is a kind of confidence."

"And all of this is thanks to the great Inquisition Council. Without the correct decisions made by the council members in the Twin Towers, Esterlund would not have achieved its current glory."

"As for Sneedi next door, let them continue to stay in the dark."

The host's voice rang out, "War may seem far away, but perhaps small conflicts in life are inevitable. Not only have our airships been upgraded to the fourth generation, but the Doug Chamber of Commerce has also recently launched fourth-generation stab-resistant light armor, utilizing the latest magic pattern engraving technology. Combining minimal weight with maximum protection, it can perfectly protect against attacks from weapons like daggers, truly safeguarding you and those around you. The initial price is only 500 Order Coins, and purchases now also come with a pair of thick, scratch-resistant leather gloves."

"Teacher Wei Wei, there have been recent rumors that a Grand Duke noble from Snidi named 'Pearl Tear' is about to visit Esterlun. It seems he's had a conflict with some Esterlun people who visited Snidi and plans to confront Parliament and demand compensation from our country. What are your thoughts on this news?"

Wei Wei: "This kind of unreasonable behavior has actually been attempted by the sea creatures in the east before. They seem to be dreaming, thinking that Esterlun is still the same Esterlun who can be bullied at will. The fact is that we will win and give him a heavy blow!"

The host chuckled, "Indeed, we in Esterlun now have perfect control of the air. In wars throughout history, this aspect, often overlooked by other nations, has been the dominant factor in combat effectiveness. If, as the unknown evil god previously predicted, a second demonic invasion is imminent, please rest assured that the elders of the Inquisition Council will protect every citizen."

The man sighed, put on a short-sleeved shirt and sandals, and shouted to the house behind him: "I'm leaving."

A woman's voice rang out from the door at the other end of the corridor: "Be careful on your way. By the way, don't forget to bring some fresh milk for the two children when you come back. Today is the special sale day at the mobile market."

"Okay, okay, it's really a money-eating beast."

He opened the door and walked out. After taking a few steps, he suddenly heard bursts of roaring sounds, and then a huge shadow was cast, blocking out the sunlight.

He looked up and his mouth opened wide.

Suddenly, a huge square-shaped spaceship from another country landed above the city.

Why was he so sure it was a new ship from another country and not from Estren?

Because there was only a deep blue emblem painted on the hull, but not a single advertisement for the Chamber of Commerce's products.

A loud shout came from the ship, instantly resounding throughout the city, drawing everyone's attention to the sky.

"Paratrooper One Rusalka, ready!"

Chapter 355 Square Sixth Generation Machine

Rusalka was warming up on the bridge, preparing to have Sanita perform a Feather Fall spell on him later, allowing him to land before the planes and make a grand entrance, "kneel before your gods." "This is the Free City, the capital of Esterlun, right? Watch me immediately make the flowers of freedom bloom all over their land."

"Report to the Lord, this is Jipley City."

He was suddenly embarrassed: "Damn, it's too early to shout, then why are you stopping here?"

Sanita chuckled and activated a rune on the control panel in front of him. "Distribute flyers, of course. Open projection well No. 1."

I saw a small hole opened under the square detonator, and immediately densely packed papers fell from the sky like a rainstorm, and drifted to every corner of the city along with the magical airflow formed below.

"What is this? A leaflet-shaped bomb?"

"Although I know you're just talking nonsense, in a sense it's true. This is called a thought bomb, a weapon of criticism. I had Phoenix imitate Rewi Alley's handwriting and write a letter of accusation against Councillor Qi Weiya on parchment. I then made countless copies of it and planned to scatter some in every city in Esterlun."

Of course, Sanita did not expect that a few scavengers from the Beacon Tower could help him get out these parliamentarians hiding in the dark. He did not kill them in order to let them go back and report the news, so as to paralyze the vigilance of Qi Weiya and others, so that they would mistakenly believe that he really intended to negotiate terms with them instead of completely breaking off relations with them, so he did not dare to kill this group of people.

There is no point in killing gray underground organizations like the Scavengers. His goal has always been to use the rules of Estrom to kill a certain senator. Just as Rusalka said and Teresa did, killing the core believers of a certain god is the fastest way to gain faith.

He was used to this tactic of pretending to build a road while secretly attacking Chencang. If you trace it back, the letter he wrote to Viscount Consenatte used the same tactic. The wisdom of our ancestors was really time-tested and effective.

“Is this legal?”

Rusalka vaguely knew that Sanitieta was going to kill someone with a borrowed knife, because before setting off, according to the instructions of his good brother Sanitieta, he openly ordered that Ai Li not to follow.

He also knew that Ai Li would definitely follow, and this order would definitely activate the latter's rebellious psychology. In the end, he turned a blind eye and allowed Ai Li to successfully sneak in among the priests. But this was also part of Sanita's plan.

Sanitieta: "She certainly has the right to sue Ai Li for spreading rumors, but we've already publicly announced in the Pearl Tear Territory that we've dispatched a team to return Ai Li to Esdi. This is of course true, and a lie detector test won't matter. However, out of friendship with Esdi and the desire to establish a friendship with Esterlun, we can go the extra mile and invite Miss Ai Li to appear in court in person, using our explosive guide. But as a sign of good faith, we require the plaintiff to appear in person as well."

At that time, Rusalka didn't understand why he didn't just bring Ai Li along openly but did the opposite. Now he knew that Sanita was really evil. This way, he could prevent Ai Li from knowing his evil plan of accusing the Void in her name. Secondly, he could make a false claim: every word the good brother said was true, but it was contrary to reality.

The same operation was carried out in the second city, and a large number of leaflets were successfully dropped. Just as the airship was heading towards the third city, it was intercepted by two airships.

"Listen up, spaceship ahead! You have illegally entered the airspace of the Esterlen nation. Please stop immediately and submit to our inspection!"

Sanita walked to the side of the sound amplification array, coughed dryly, and said, "First, we are partners of the Doug Chamber of Commerce. This is a commercial ship, and its properties are legal and compliant. We are here to trade, not to invade or declare war. You have no right to interfere with us."

"Secondly, the airspace territory does not have a permanent population and has not been officially recognized by the God of Contract and Law. Therefore, until your tribunal issues a document deporting us for legal reasons, this 'Guided Explosion' does not encroach on private space. It belongs to our private property and private territory, and you have no right to interfere."

"Third, we've officially reported our itinerary to you, and we have the contract as proof. We're not uninvited guests. Just because you don't know about us doesn't mean we don't exist. So, you're exceeding our authority."

"Fourth." Sanitieta paused and did not speak. Instead, he hooked his finger at Rusalka, asking him to speak.

Rusalka, as always, did not disappoint him: "Hey, idiot, come and hit me if you dare~"

In the command room of the enemy's ship-like oval-shaped airship, the deputy commander asked the captain, "We haven't received any instructions from the Council yet, but they've taken the initiative to provoke us. Should we deploy jamming devices to disable their power systems?"

"Don't attack rashly. Maybe they really entered the country legally and are just waiting for us to attack so they can extort compensation. But it doesn't matter. Move the airship in front of and behind them to immobilize them."

The captain was in a dilemma. After all, those foxes from the three major chambers of commerce were too shrewd. If he attacked and was later held accountable by the parliament for exceeding his authority, his position would certainly be lost, and he might even be banned from entering the Twin Towers for three generations. This was like gambling with his own life, and he didn't dare to take that gamble.