Strength 99999 but the Holy Sister

The Tribunal is located outside the Imperial City. It is a huge and solemn white building. On the left and right of the main hall stand a tall and solemn statue of a goddess and a stone tablet with a black background. The basic laws of the empire are neatly engraved on the stone tablet.

Elsa could clearly see the words on the stone tablet from a distance. When she turned her gaze to the goddess statue, she felt the gaze from the goddess statue as expected - the goddess statue here was the other side of the goddess of "Punishment and Conquest", whom Elsa had seen in the back hall of the Dammas Monastery.

Charlie followed beside them, looking up at the huge stone tablet in amazement, exclaiming in amazement.

"What the Earl did violated the laws of the Empire. Allowing the earth veins to wither is itself a crime. I believe that Lindao Town will soon have a new administrator and become independent from Seyavis. As for Seyavis, it will also have a new lord."

Tricia said that Salisbury's face was as pale as death - facing the huge black stone tablet and the statue of the goddess, he was trembling and unable to speak.

"Just wait for me for a moment."

Tricia handed over Salisbury Leonard with ease. As evidence, Tricia prepared a magical image and an inverted cross that had been recorded at some unknown time.

After doing all this, a man dressed as a knight hurried here. His sharp eyes passed over the surprised law enforcement officers and guards. Some people came forward to greet him nervously, but the knight ignored them. Instead, he quickly found Elsa and others who were dressed out of place in the crowd, and immediately stepped forward to salute respectfully.

"Sage, and your friends, Her Majesty the Queen invites you."

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The atmosphere inside and outside the imperial city was completely different.

From the moment you enter the imperial city, the bustling streets disappear, replaced by quiet and magnificent avenues. The buildings on both sides are replaced by towers with a military atmosphere and high walls of unknown purpose. The avenue leads to the huge square in front of the imperial city. A magnificent statue of the goddess stands in the center, and neat palace buildings are lined up in front of you. After passing through the corridor, you arrive at the royal courtyard.

"His Majesty is waiting for you inside."

The knight stopped here and bowed slightly.

"Thank you for showing me the way."

Tricia nodded and looked back at Elsa and Charlie. She did not see the nervousness she expected on Elsa's face. Instead, Charlie's face was flushed with nervousness.

"It's okay, don't be nervous, Her Majesty is easy to get along with."

Tricia said with a smile and Charlie nodded vigorously.

"I, I'm fine... I'm not nervous..."

As they were talking, Tricia had already walked into the courtyard with Aisha and Charlie.

The fresh fragrance of flowers wafts in the air, and the lush green lawns and colorful and beautiful flower beds come into view, looking very precious. Surrounded by these flowers and plants, an elegant figure is waiting in front of the tea table filled with snacks.

Elsa looked at the elegant figure, and suddenly a strange sense of familiarity came over her.

"Her Majesty the Queen."

Tricia bowed, followed by Elsa and Charlie.

"Sage, it's been a long time since I last saw you in the imperial capital."

The Queen returned Tricia's greeting with respect, then raised her head and looked at Elsa with a growing smile.

"Also, long time no see, Sister Aisha."

Sister Elsa?

Tricia and Charlie looked at Elsa with confusion at the same time, and Elsa was also stunned.

The Queen laughed like a clear bell.

"You really don't recognize me, Sister Aisha?"

The Queen seemed to be deliberately emphasizing this address. She walked up to Elsa, her eyes moving around, looking her up and down, and smiled with her hands covering her mouth.

"Yes, it's been over two years, and you're still exactly the same as when I first met you. Really, you haven't changed at all... But for me, two years seems a bit too long."

The queen sighed slightly, slowly lifted the hair from her temples, combed her brilliant golden hair into a strand, and stroked it to her shoulders.

"If that's the case, you should be able to remember it, right?"

The Queen's face showed anticipation, which made Tricia and Charlie look at Elsa strangely. Elsa stared at the Queen in front of her, and finally nodded slightly.

"Tia?"

She did remember.

But she had never imagined that the girl she had rescued from the "thieves" was actually the Empress of the Empire. Only two years had passed, but the girl had grown into a graceful and elegant young lady. The change was so great that Elsa didn't recognize her at all.

It’s just that time and place have changed... Being called sister by the Empress of the Empire, this feeling is really... hard to describe.

"Tia" nodded, the light in her eyes was bright and clear, and she breathed a sigh of relief as if she finally calmed down.

"Tia is my pseudonym," she looked deeply at Aisha, "Stiqiya Wei Linthesius is my real name, but if you are Sister Aisha, you can call me whatever you like."

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334: The Current State of the Empire

More than two years ago, Elsa first came into this world, and it took her a while to finally adapt.

Language, survival skills, and so on... Elsa explored and learned little by little after coming here, but even so, she still had a hard time making progress in this strange world - Elsa could only communicate in some basic ways and was illiterate. Most employers did not have the time to slowly explain to Elsa how to do something, and many people became contemptuous of Elsa after seeing that she was a woman. Elsa often wandered in the endless forest, collecting fruits and hunting animals, and then took them to the small village to exchange for things such as weapons, clothes, and medicine.

At the beginning, she didn't know much about this world and her strength was not as strong as it is now, so Elsa could only use this simple barter method to exchange for some necessities of life.

It was during that time that Aisha met Tia.

In other words, Stykia V. Linthesius, when she was first picked up, she was like a frightened kitten, looking at everyone with a look of fear. Elsa never imagined that the ignorant little girl who was chased by "bandits" would become the queen today.

"I wanted to find you, but I didn't know where to start until I received the letter from the Sage."

Stikya smiled lightly and pursed her lips.

"So I gave you the earrings, but I guess Sister Aisha doesn't remember me."

"You've changed a lot."

Elsa felt quite emotional.

Girls her age change almost every year. Stikia's figure has grown and her face has changed a bit, making her difficult to recognize. However, Elsa also heard some of the things happening in the imperial capital from Tricia. Stikia must have experienced a lot in the past two years, which may be why she has changed so much in the past two years.

Speaking of this, Elsa finally remembered that she seemed to have seen the pair of sapphire earrings at Stikia's place. At that time, Stikia was unwilling to say anything - or, even if Stikia said something, Elsa at that time might not understand it very well, as she only knew some basic language.

But Elsa knew that the earrings were left to her by Stikia's mother.

Everything seems to be cleared up.

Elsa took out the earrings and handed them to Stikia.

"This earring is too valuable for you. You must keep it well."

Stikia glanced at the earrings in Elsa's hand and reached out to take one.

"That's good. I want to put the other side with you. Honestly, it's safer in your hands than with me."

Elsa looked at the newly appeared [Favorability (Sticia VI Linthesius): 108] on the panel, and without saying anything, she took the earrings in her hand.

"But, Sister Aisha, how did you get to know the Sage?"

Stikia turned her gaze to Tricia, then to Charlie.

"And who is this lady?"

"It's a long story..."

Elsa turned off the panel and introduced Charlie to Stikia. Charlie acted very reserved, but Stikia looked at her with interest.

……

Perhaps it was because Elsa and Stikia had known each other for a long time, or perhaps it was because Tricia was present, so Elsa could not find the real feeling of facing the Queen of the Empire. She was certainly not nervous, but some subtle feelings were taking root.

Stikia prepared a "sumptuous" afternoon tea. Elsa briefly talked about her life after she separated from Stikia, and what happened after she came to Weilin Town. Stikia asked some ordinary questions from time to time, or took the initiative to bring up topics with Tricia and Charlie.

Charlie was the most nervous one. Although Queen Stikia looked humble and even always called Elsa "sister, sister" in front of her, which was very awkward, she was the queen after all, the ruler of the empire. It was impossible for Charlie not to be nervous.

The topic naturally shifted to the affairs of the Seavis Territory.

"So, Count Leonard is involved with the demons? This is truly the most regretful and shameful thing I've experienced these past few days... Anyway, thank you for sending him here. I'll have Cassius Harvey send someone to thoroughly investigate the Count's case again."

Stizia put down the teacup in her hand. She had already learned from Tricia what happened in Seyavis and the progress of the investigation into the revival of the Danmas Demon General. Although she had received reports on these things, the description she got from Tricia was more detailed and objective.

Then she sighed.

"Some remnants of the Demon King's army are still secretly active. I've heard a lot of rumors about this, and I've been sending people to investigate. But... Sage, you know, I can't influence the thoughts of the group led by Archduke Ryanfort. Cassius Harvey and his men alone are too weak."

Duke Yorulg wi Ryanfort, the de facto leader of the royal faction and the powerful person in the intelligence and military departments, enjoys a very high political and military status and ambition in the empire.

Cassius Harvey, Grand Master and Knight Commander of the Imperial Royal Knights, and his subordinates are one of the most powerful forces currently in Stizia's hands, but the Imperial Royal Knights are not completely on the side of the Queen. The old aristocracy represented by Cassius Harvey is the core force that truly supports the Queen's faction.

Charlie was already a little confused about this topic, and Elsa just listened from the side without interrupting.

"I heard that Your Majesty is planning to organize a new army?"

"It is necessary to have an army that obeys my orders completely, otherwise we will not be able to check the power of the Grand Duke. This will take some time. I intend to reorganize the Royal Knights, and Cassius Harvey will be in charge of this matter."

Stikia said.

"Ever since the Holy Sword of Judgment, Kazia, broke, Grand Duke Ryanfort has taken charge of selecting a new Hero. He was the one who recommended the Hero. It's undeniable that his vision and strategy have earned him considerable prestige. While I have no intention of discrediting him...your warning has once again served as a wake-up call for me. The future of the empire may not be under my control, but I will absolutely not allow my mother's life's work to be destroyed by a group of people like this."

The current hero, Madeleine Fishmand, has not yet truly grown up, but she is indeed recognized by the Holy Sword.

The two holy swords of the hero, one is the Sword of Holy Judgement Kazia, which has been passed down by the imperial family and was broken forty years ago, and the other is the Throne of Light Grame, which is managed by Grand Duke Ryanfort. This also gives Ryanfort the opportunity to intervene in the selection of the hero.

"Why is the brave man's sword in the Duke's hands?"

Aisha asked curiously.

"Because..." Stikia sighed, "The previous hero is his daughter. As the family that gave birth to the hero, they are ordered to protect Gramer, just like the five old nobles did... Ryan Fort has always been determined to completely eliminate all demons. Ironically, if he knew that some of his subordinates were colluding with the demons, I wonder how he would feel."

At this moment, a knight quickly came to the front of the courtyard and knelt on one knee.

"Your Majesty, Grand Duke Ryan Forte requests an audience."

"We were just talking about him."

Stikia smiled.

"His intelligence methods are as swift as ever. It seems that afternoon tea will have to end early. I don't think an old man would have the patience to sit down and slowly enjoy the snacks."

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335. Grand Duke of Rainfort

"Have Lord Ryan Fort wait in the throne room."

Stikia said to the knight indifferently, "Wait a moment", but in fact, Stikia first sent someone to clean up the courtyard slowly, and then ordered someone to get some documents, and invited Elsa, Tricia and Charlie to go together.

Elsa had no intention of getting involved in the internal politics of the empire, but thinking that this might be an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the empire, she accepted Stikia's invitation.

Stikia took Elsa and others straight into the palace.

The palace was huge. Stepping on the ground engraved with ancient patterns, Elsa saw towering columns supporting the arched corridors.

The maid who had been waiting by the side respectfully presented Stikia with a crown and a robe. Stikia put on the heavy jeweled crown and the red shawl coat trimmed with velvet. She took a step forward, her high-heeled boots leaving the soft grass in the courtyard. The red cloak fluttered with her steps, and the clattering sound of her footsteps echoed in the empty corridor.

With just a simple change of clothing, Stizia's temperament has changed. She is now more reserved, dignified, solemn, noble and awe-inspiring.

This is what Stikia looks like on a daily basis.

It was the first time that Elsa saw Stikia like this. She was indeed a completely different girl from the little girl two years ago. As the queen, Stikia's temperament had become radiant and restrained after two years of tempering.

He is no longer the fearful person he used to be.

Elsa looked at Stikia's back. A few strands of silver could be seen through her golden hair, even though she was only twenty years old. Elsa couldn't help but feel a sense of regret. Growth and change always come at a price. It was obvious that Stikia hadn't had an easy time in the past two years.

Walking through the long corridor, Stikia saw from afar the figure waiting outside the hall.

"It seems Ryan Fort is even more impatient than I thought."

Elsa also followed her gaze and saw several soldiers dressed as knights, surrounding a blonde girl in a white military uniform. The girl's compact and capable military uniform was specially designed with buttons and golden tassels as decorations. It seemed to be a uniform specially used for attending some important occasions, and it perfectly highlighted her upright figure.

"Who is that?" Tricia asked, her eyes fixed on the girl. "The sword at her waist..."

"The Throne of Light, Gramer," Stikia took over, saying, "Is this the first time you, sage, have seen her? That is the current hero, Lady Madeleine Fesmanard. She is currently the only Imperial recognized by the Holy Sword."

Brave.

A brave man who was sung and praised throughout the land of the empire, such a title could not fail to attract attention. Charlie widened her eyes curiously, wanting to see more clearly. Elsa could not help but look in the direction of the brave man. For a moment, Elsa and the girl's dark golden eyes met.

The sight flashed by, and the girl maintained her upright and straight posture, staring straight ahead with an indifferent expression, like a lifelike sculpture.

Tricia looked at it a few more times and then looked away.