Chapter 558 Onlookers
After hearing Amber’s words, everyone had no objections, and their thoughts were consistent with Amber’s.
Both parties have reached this point, and the federal government has no intention of communicating with Atlas Group. It is obvious that it is planning a showdown.
Although Atlas Group still maintains an absolute monopoly in ultra-long-distance communication technology, the federal government obviously does not want to allow itself, one of the two major powers in mankind, to be restricted by a private company , especially when the country is still unstable.
Rather than letting this evil-minded and covetous company take advantage of the turmoil to fish in troubled waters, it would be better to strike first and slap it to death.
It is true that in the previous rounds of confrontation, the Federation has been at a disadvantage many times.
But in the eyes of many federal leaders, including Brandon, Miller, and even Marshal Trafalgar, the federation did not really use its full strength. At best, it only used one finger and Ah. Truss Group Clash.
As for the military-industrial complex, not to mention, the federal government even wants to give Atlas Group and Amber a banner to thank him for helping the federation eliminate these'cancers'.
Of course, they did not realize that Atlas Group's comprehensive strength has grown rapidly by relying on the military-industrial complex's "eating meat and drinking blood", which is no longer the same as before.——
< br>"Are we finally going to face off?" Agnes' slightly lazy voice echoed in a small war room in the side hall of the princess's palace,
"Although only 4 regular fleets of the navy have been dispatched, for the current federation, it can be regarded as a clenched fist and a punch."
"Yes, Your Highness, according to the news from the Naval Intelligence Department , although these four fleets have many newly added ships and soldiers, their readiness rate is also the highest among all existing fleets in the Federation Navy."
The captain of the guard who has been following Agnes. Natalia nodded, and then seemed to have thought of something, and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression:
"Even the Royal Navy can be drawn out to fight immediately, and the success rate can reach such a high level. Our fleet is only one expeditionary strike group plus three standard fleets. Although we still have three celestial fortresses, they are all under overhaul and will not be able to be dispatched for a while."
Natalia said , which is exactly the dilemma currently faced by the Imperial Royal Navy.
Although judging from the results of the previous 'strategic decisive battle' with the Federation, the Imperial Royal Navy seems to have the advantage.
Because in both battlefields, the Federation fleet lost nearly two-thirds of its fleet, plus the cost of destroying the mobile fortress, replacing nearly half of the Imperial Royal Navy's fleet and a celestial fortress. and severely damaged three others.
But this is just an intuitive loss on paper.
If you look into each surviving fleet that participated in the battle, the losses were actually far greater than what onlookers imagined.
Many fleets seem to have sunk half of their fleets, but the problem is that the remaining warships that have not been sunk are basically all injured. The number of warships that can continue to be put into combat needs to be discounted by more than 50%. .
And those battleships that need major repairs obviously cannot be completed in a short time.
The number of docks in the empire that can maintain and repair battleships is definitely not as large as the number of battleships. Even if a large number of private docks and noble docks are requisitioned, there is still a long queue of battleships waiting for repairs.
Coupled with the fact that the remaining shipyards are still occupied by orders from the Navy's "Big Construction", it will be difficult to find a vacant shipyard in the empire for a while, and even small shipyards will be occupied. It was urgently requisitioned to repair small boats such as destroyers and frigates.
Of course, the current situation in the Federation is similar.
However, since the Federation has always tried to win in terms of the number of battleships, both the reserve battleships and the dockyards must exceed the Empire in number, which also makes the Federation's replenishment of battleships faster.
However, Agnes was not worried after hearing the words of the captain of her guard. Instead, she said with a smile in a brisk tone:
"So the Atlas Group is 'solving problems' for us, isn't it?" Really? If the Atlas Group survives this disaster and has the opportunity to meet Mr. Amber in the future, I really want to personally award him the title of Honorary Noble and put a hat on his head. A 'Silver Dragon Medal'~"
Natalia: "But Your Highness, from another perspective, Mr. Amber also indirectly helped Norton II. During this period, due to the federal The threat is decreasing, and we find that Norton II has begun to turn his attention to the old nobles, and it is estimated that the next step will be to 'fire' at us. "
What the captain of the guard said. , refers to the recent 'Great Purge' incident within the Regent's Party. Under the command of Norton II, a group of veteran nobles in the Regent's camp were attacked from multiple directions and by different means in a short period of time.
If Amber sees this information, he will know that this is the plot of the regent and his direct lineage attacking the 'Cloak Society' in the game. Although it is a lot late, it still happened after all. .
"It doesn't matter, we have the initiative now, so Norton II, who is passive, must do something, otherwise the team built by personal prestige will soon be unable to lead
But he is so good now It's nothing more than drinking poison to quench thirst. When the entire camp falls into the panic caused by the 'Great Purge', many problems will break out."
Agnes turned to look at her Guards. The leader, and then continued:
"We just wait for our opponents to make mistakes. Norton II is not a saint. I admit that he has ideals and goals that are noble enough for his class, but from what he has done before Judging from the means used to achieve one's own ends, he is nothing more than a tyrant.
As a common people and what a revolutionary calls the 'feudal landlord class', I am indeed naturally afraid of real revolutionaries and saints, but a tyrant? .I’m not afraid of him.”
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When the Imperial Princess Agnes and the Guards Captain Natalia discussed the imminent war between the Federation and the Atlas Group, and gradually extended it to other topics, another On an Earth-like planet in a distant galaxy, in the quaint study of Norton II, a similar conversation was going on.
"Sir, have our recent measures been a bit excessive? Many people have come to me and want to give you advice through me. I hope you can reduce the 'intensity' of this internal cleaning."
Perseus, one of the staff of Norton II, said, while carefully looking at the figure hidden in the shadow of the desk light.
Although Norton II's face is completely hidden in the shadows at the moment, Perseus also knows that this adult has gone through vicissitudes and lost a lot of weight recently, and the stubble on his face is occasionally forgotten. Care
And because of the recent sudden changes in the situation, the expression of strategizing and 'everything is under control' is increasingly seen on this adult's face.
At the same time, Norton II suddenly became a little moody, which made Norton II more and more scary. Even Astral and Perseus, who were closest to him, were often frightened. His petulant reprimands.
In the eyes of Perseus and Astral, all this came from the news that the imperial princess Agnes was about to ascend the throne. Norton II then secretly went to the Grand Palace of the Imperial Capital to meet with her. The emperor's words started after that night
"Is it too extreme?"
A cold voice came from the shadows, followed by an even colder snort.
"Huh, why do I think our methods are still too gentle?"
These words of Norton II directly made Perseus and Astral next to him shed a drop of cold sweat on their foreheads.
Whenever it is someone else who has just spoken, these two people will stand up without hesitation and angrily accuse the other party of not being clear-headed.
Unfortunately, it was Norton II himself who said this.
And this man who has frightened many people recently, with the advice of two aides, seems to have no intention of stopping 'spreading terror', but instead wants to create more terror.
"Sir, what do you mean?" Astral asked with some uncertainty.
He had to admit that perhaps it was because they had encountered a lot of changes recently and pressure from all sides - including some forces that they had not dared to provoke before - also jumped out, so his ' Fa Xiao' is starting to become more and more unfamiliar.
On the other side, Norton II also rarely replied in a 'pleasant' tone:
"It is rare for Mr. Amber to attract the overwhelming majority of the federal attention. The strength has given us a valuable 'window period'. Shouldn't we take this opportunity to line up the 'poisonous blood' in the queue?"
Perseus: "But we can? Haven't you already attacked some of the established nobles before, and they were the kind that eliminated the roots?"
"No, no, no, it's not enough." Norton II shook his head,
"Not to mention that these old nobles have not been completely cleaned up. From another perspective, these stubborn old things It has corroded the people under our command too seriously. Some of the 'rising stars' I am optimistic about have also been poisoned by them, and their ideas have begun to become backward."
Astral: "So you Do you mean to continue the 'Great Purge'?"
"Why not?"
Norton II, whose entire face was hidden in the shadows, asked:
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"During this period, we have not only eliminated a large number of bad apples and unified the thinking of most people, so that our goal will not be shaken, but at the same time, these guys who have been 'purged' have also greatly expanded our own strength, laying the foundation for the final We are ready for the showdown, why not?”
Hearing Norton II’s words, Astral and Perseus couldn’t believe their ears. The Lord did indeed say this to them.
Although they also admit that during this period, by dividing the inheritance left by the 'old nobles', the power of the three of them has been greatly expanded, but this approach is not like Norton II. The world will do it. However, the two of them did not dare to raise any objections at this moment. They could only listen to Norton II in front of them as he continued:
"We can just focus on various matters on the empire's side right now. The Federation and Art Don't worry about the Lars Group for the time being, let's wait until the outcome is decided between them
After all, no matter which side wins the final victory, there will eventually be a battle with us and the empire in the future. "
Hearing this, Perseus, who had had many contacts with the Atlas Group, couldn't help but ask: "Is Mr. Amber no exception? I thought your lord would appreciate him very much."
Norton II nodded, "Yes, I do appreciate him. It is precisely because I admire him that he is a threat to us, and also makes him a threat to us. I had to think about how to get rid of him. Just like I wanted to get rid of that girl Agnes. ”
After hearing Norton II’s last words, Astral and Perseus couldn’t help being stunned again, because this should be the first time the regent had spoken in front of them.
Before the two of them could say anything, they heard Norton II continue:
"Okay, I'm a little tired today, you two should step back first
Just keep an eye on the conflict between the Federation and Atlas Group and don't interfere. As for the next cleaning plan, I will God will give it to you. You can mobilize the men, horses and other resources under my command at will. You must do it neatly
Don't let me down, you two."
"Yes. Sir, we will do our best to complete your plan! Then we will leave first..."
Astral and Perseus stood up immediately, bowed slightly and left the study. .
When the heavy double doors slowly closed, Astral clearly saw his 'little boy' sitting in front of the desk, staring at them coldly with a look he had never seen before.
It wasn't until the door was completely closed that Astral felt that the thorn-like feeling of being targeted by a prehistoric beast and becoming prey gradually dissipated.
On the way out of the manor accompanied by the waiter, the two closest aides of Norton II lowered their heads and said nothing. Even after getting on the special car to Skyport, they remained silent. .
Just turned his face slightly and looked at the old manor gradually going away outside the car window.
Although the manor was a bit shabby, it had a different temperament. Now, against the dark clouds overhead, it looks as eerie as an evil dragon's lair.
There was an atmosphere of silence between the two people until they boarded Astral's battleship 'Flail of Throne' and entered a conference room with 'black box mode' turned on. Lar was the first to break.
"My lord, he is becoming more and more strange"
"So does even your 'childhood friend' feel this way? I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Feeling." Perseus replied:
"Then do you think that all the changes happened after the Lord met with His Majesty in secret?"
"That's right." Astral nodded, "So now I'm very curious about what they said between them. I'm even more curious that His Majesty was able to talk secretly with the adults all night, but he kept claiming to be recuperating from a serious illness?"
"Well, I'm also very curious, especially after the news came out that the princess will be crowned. But this matter is obviously not something that the two of us can get involved in."
Perseus sighed helplessly. , and then continued:
"Anyway, I have recently realized what it means to 'accompany you like a tiger'"
"Who hasn't?"
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Thousand Star Empire, Capital Star.
As the residence of the Elf Royal Family, the Elf Royal Court is located deep in an ancient and mysterious forest. If a human psyker visits this place, he will be surprised to find that every inch of the land is full of psychic energy. .
The sun shines through the tall ancient trees, leaving dappled light and shadow on the ground, and there are all kinds of rare and exotic grasses that can be seen everywhere, satisfying all human beings' imagination of an ancient elf country.
The courtyard of the contemporary Phoenix King is also located in the heart of the royal court. It has the most exquisite design and the most tranquil atmosphere.
The courtyard is surrounded by delicate vines and colorful flowers. In the center is a pool of turquoise and clear spring water. There are several colorful water lily-like plants floating on the water, and occasionally some translucent ones. Psychic floating dragons swim around, adding a bit of vitality to this peaceful space.
When Ellenita stepped into the courtyard, this 'rich woman' from the Yuge family who had dominated the business world recently (referring to the past few decades) couldn't help but put on the most solemn posture.
She was wearing a plain dress, which was embroidered with complex golden patterns. These patterns shone brightly in the sunlight.
It’s just that the owner of this luxurious dress couldn’t help but feel a little nervous, especially after seeing the two people sitting in the distance.
"Your Majesty," Ellenita curtsied slightly, her voice gentle and respectful, "It is a great honor to be received by you and the queen here."
At the other end of the courtyard, sitting on a table The tall elf on the chair made of unknown wood slowly stood up.
He is the contemporary Phoenix King, with an unsurprisingly handsome face and a pair of green eyes that seem to be able to see into people's hearts.
His figure is slender and elegant, wearing a robe woven with silver threads and decorated with patterns symbolizing power and wisdom.
At this moment, the leader of the Thousand Stars Empire, the famous representative of the ‘Lingping Sect’, was looking at the visitor in front of him with gentle eyes.
Besides the Phoenix King, sat an equally beautiful female elf, she was the Queen of the Phoenix King.
After seeing Ellenita, she also stood up. The smile on her face was warm and friendly, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.
"You are worthy of being the most shining 'pearl' of the Yuge family. Miss Ellenita, your arrival has made this courtyard even more dazzling."
The Phoenix King's voice was low and magnetic, although it was just a few words. Polite words, but every word seemed to have been carefully crafted,
"Please sit down, we have some important things to discuss."
As the two sat opposite each other, there was a burst of excitement. A gentle breeze with a spiritual aura blowing from the depths of the ancient forest brought a bit of coolness, and at the same time seemed to indicate the seriousness of the next topic.
“Recently, the war in the human world has intensified. The war between the Federation and the Star Dragon Empire has just come to an end, but now there is a direct conflict with the Atlas Group.
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In addition, many Roma people have also joined this "internal conflict" in the human world because of their positions in the Atlas Group, which has led to some "not good" voices appearing in the country recently, so I'd like to hear your opinion on this matter. ”
Phoenix King went directly to the topic. Although his tone was calm, it was not difficult to detect the concern contained in it.
Elenita sighed softly and lowered her eyes, as if Thinking about how to organize the language.
After a moment, she replied in very 'official and serious' words:
"Indeed, this dispute has affected many innocent lives, Amber coughs. , I mean, the actual controller of Atlas Group is a good friend of mine.
Although there are mixed reviews of him in the country, I believe that everything he and Atlas Group have done so far has not affected the interests of the Thousand Stars Empire."
Hearing this, the people around the Phoenix King The queen smiled slightly, showing a melon-eating expression, and joked:
“Oh~? Is your relationship really just good friends? I heard that you are often together and have an extraordinary relationship. ”
“Ah this.”
(End of this chapter)