Chapter 150: with translation of chapter title

The cabin of the electric carriage.

The cabin of the electric carriage.

When Queen Kao suddenly said those words, Luosen felt a secret surprise in his heart.

When Queen Kao suddenly said those words, Luosen felt a secret surprise in his heart.

This queen still retains the essence of a mage's soul; I had thought she had been completely overwhelmed by royal power.

Translation: '"This queen actually still retains the soul's base of a mage; I thought she had already been completely drowned by royal power."' We'll output: 【3】 "This queen actually still retains the soul's base of a mage; I thought she had already been completely drowned by royal power."

Being able to say that shows she is not merely a slave to self-interest.

Translation: "Being able to say this shows she is not merely a slave to interests." We'll output: 【4】 Being able to say this shows she is not merely a slave to interests.

But whether her words are a fleeting emotional impulse or an ideal forged through careful thought needs to be discerned.

Translation: "But whether this remark of hers is a momentary emotional impulse or an ideal distilled after careful thought needs to be discerned." We'll output: 【5】 But whether this remark of hers is a momentary emotional impulse or an ideal distilled after careful thought needs to be discerned.

If it's the former, Luosen would just dismiss it as the other party letting out a fart.

Translation: "If it's the former, Luosen would just treat it as the other party letting out a fart." We'll output: 【6】 If it's the former, Luosen would just treat it as the other party letting out a fart.

If it's the latter, then it is a saying capable of influencing countless destinies.

Translation: "If it's the latter, then it is a maxim capable of influencing countless people's fates." We'll output: 【7】 If it's the latter, then it is a maxim capable of influencing countless people's fates.

Thus, Luosen whispered in reply: "Your Majesty, I am merely a small island baron, with a population of just over two hundred thousand; how dare I covet Kao?"

Translation: "Thus, Luosen replied via Spiritual Whisper: 'Your Majesty, I am merely a small island baron, with a territory population of only over two hundred thousand; how dare I covet Kao?'" We'll output: 【8】 Thus, Luosen replied via Spiritual Whisper: "Your Majesty, I am merely a small island baron, with a territory population of only over two hundred thousand; how dare I covet Kao?"

I'm not joking.

Translation: '"I am not joking."' We'll output: 【9】 "I am not joking."

The queen's expression was solemn, her eyes revealing a tranquility that comes from seeing through worldly affairs; this does not look like a momentary impulse.

Translation: "The queen's expression was solemn, her eyes revealing a calmness that comes from seeing through worldly affairs; this does not look like a momentary impulse." We'll output: 【10】 The queen's expression was solemn, her eyes revealing a calmness that comes from seeing through worldly affairs; this does not look like a momentary impulse.

She paused, looking at the driver Elyria and the information assistant in the co‑seat, then said softly: "It's not convenient to say here; let's discuss it in detail when we return."

Translation: "She paused, looking at Ailiya driving the carriage and the information assistant in the passenger seat, then whispered: 'It's not convenient to speak here; let's discuss in detail when we get back.'" We'll output: 【11】 She paused, looking at Ailiya driving the carriage and the information assistant in the passenger seat, then whispered: "It's not convenient to speak here; let's discuss in detail when we get back."

Having said that, she closed her eyes and said nothing more.

Translation: "Having said that, she closed her eyes and remained silent." We'll output: 【12】 Having said that, she closed her eyes and remained silent.

Soon they returned to New Moon Castle.

Translation: "Soon they returned to Crescent Castle." We'll output: 【13】 Soon they returned to Crescent Castle.

The queen resides in the castle's guest quarter, in a separate small building to the left rear of the lord's main hall.

Translation: "The queen resided in the castle's guest quarter, in a separate small building located to the left-rear of the lord's main hall." We'll output: 【14】 The queen resided in the castle's guest quarter, in a separate small building located to the left-rear of the lord's main hall.

Originally a wooden building, it was later rebuilt with tempered yellow clay into a three‑story villa with a courtyard, resembling a row of townhouses.

Translation: "Originally a wooden structure, it was later rebuilt with tempered yellow clay into a three-story building with a courtyard, resembling a row of villas." We'll output: 【15】 Originally a wooden structure, it was later rebuilt with tempered yellow clay into a three-story building with a courtyard, resembling a row of villas.

The carriage drove all the way to the small courtyard's gate and stopped.

Translation: "The carriage drove all the way to the courtyard gate and stopped." We'll output: 【16】 The carriage drove all the way to the courtyard gate and stopped.

The guard at the courtyard gate opened the carriage door; Luosen got out, then went to the other side to open the door for the queen.

Translation: "The guard warrior at the courtyard gate opened the carriage door; Luosen got out, then moved to the other side to open the door for the queen." We'll output: 【17】 The guard warrior at the courtyard gate opened the carriage door; Luosen got out, then moved to the other side to open the door for the queen.

The queen went straight into the small building's parlor; after Luosen followed her in, she said: "I want a private secret talk; set up a high‑ring barrier."

Translation: "The queen went straight into the small building's living room; after Luosen also entered, she said: 'I want a private talk; set up a high-ring barrier.'" We'll output: 【18】 The queen went straight into the small building's living room; after Luosen also entered, she said: "I want a private talk; set up a high-ring barrier."

She now believes Luosen's magical power is definitely beyond the sixth ring, for the Radiant Empire's national magic saint, Duke Sisinth, is far weaker than Luosen.

Translation: "She now believes Luosen's magical power is definitely beyond Six Rings, for the Glorious Empire's Guardian Law Saint, Duke Sistine, is far weaker than Luosen." We'll output: 【19】 She now believes Luosen's magical power is definitely beyond Six Rings, for the Glorious Empire's Guardian Law Saint, Duke Sistine, is far weaker than Luosen.

Luosen nodded, focused his will, and the silent crystal wall unfolded, laying a thin blue water‑film on the interior walls of this bright, spacious parlor.

Translation: "Luosen nodded, focused his mind, and the soundless crystal wall unfolded, laying a thin blue water film on the inner walls of this bright, spacious living room." We'll output: 【20】 Luosen nodded, focused his mind, and the soundless crystal wall unfolded, laying a thin blue water film on the inner walls of this bright, spacious living room.

Because of the barrier's special nature, outside light can freely enter the room.

Translation: "Because of the barrier's special nature, external light can freely enter the room." We'll output: 【21】 Because of the barrier's special nature, external light can freely enter the room.

Seated in the parlor, one can clearly see the outside through each large, exquisite window, even spotting the guards standing beneath the shaded pavilion in the small courtyard.

Translation: "Seated in the living room, one can clearly see the outside situation through each large, exquisite window, even spotting the guard warriors standing under the courtyard's shaded pavilion." We'll output: 【22】 Seated in the living room, one can clearly see the outside situation through each large, exquisite window, even spotting the guard warriors standing under the courtyard's shaded pavilion.

But if one looks from outside through the windows, only an opaque blue light layer is visible.

Translation: "But if one looks from outside through the windows, they can only see an opaque blue light layer." We'll output: 【23】 But if one looks from outside through the windows, they can only see an opaque blue light layer.

In the parlor, a lightning‑driven temperature‑regulation magic array runs twenty‑four hours a day, keeping the indoor air fresh and cool, free of summer heat.

Translation: "In the living room, the lightning-driven constant-temperature magic array runs twenty-four hours a day, thus the indoor temperature is fresh and cool, with no summer heat." We'll output: 【24】 In the living room, the lightning-driven constant-temperature magic array runs twenty-four hours a day, thus the indoor temperature is fresh and cool, with no summer heat.

On a luxuriously soft thick wool carpet sit a gilt‑wood square table and three single‑person thick‑leather chairs.

Translation: "On the superb thick wool carpet lay a golden-thread wood square table and three single-person thick leather chairs." We'll output: 【25】 On the superb thick wool carpet lay a golden-thread wood square table and three single-person thick leather chairs.

The queen took one chair, and Luosen sat in the chair opposite her.

Translation: "The queen sat in one, and Luosen sat in another opposite her side." We'll output: 【26】 The queen sat in one, and Luosen sat in another opposite her side.

glug glug

Translation: Sound effect: "Plop~ gurgling~". We'll output: 【27】 Plop~ gurgling~

The queen opened a bottle of emerald‑green forest‑spirit specialty fruit wine, poured it into a crystal cup that is square outside and round inside until it was about half full, then handed it to Luosen.

Translation: "The queen opened a bottle of emerald-green Forest Spirit specialty fruit wine, poured it into a square-outside round-inside crystal glass until it was half full, then handed it to Luosen." We'll output: 【28】 The queen opened a bottle of emerald-green Forest Spirit specialty fruit wine, poured it into a square-outside round-inside crystal glass until it was half full, then handed it to Luosen.

"Baron, what you said is correct."

Translation: '"Baron, what you said is correct."' We'll output: 【29】 "Baron, what you said is correct."

"Royal authority is merely illusory."

Translation: '"Royal power is merely illusory."' We'll output: 【30】 "Royal power is merely illusory."

"The Silgef royal line has lasted twelve hundred years, with dozens of kings ascending and falling, yet all that posterity remembers is merely the surname 'Silgef'."

Translation: '"The House of Sieg has lasted twelve hundred years; dozens of kings have ascended and fallen, yet ultimately only the surname 'Sieg' is remembered by posterity."' We'll output: 【31】 "The House of Sieg has lasted twelve hundred years; dozens of kings have ascended and fallen, yet ultimately only the surname 'Sieg' is remembered by posterity."

"And I am merely a queen of Kao; even if I happen to grasp royal power for a moment, at most I would enjoy only a dozen years of glory."

Translation: '"And I am merely a queen of Kao; even if I temporarily grasped royal power by luck, at most I would enjoy only a dozen years of glory."' We'll output: 【32】 "And I am merely a queen of Kao; even if I temporarily grasped royal power by luck, at most I would enjoy only a dozen years of glory."

"When the time comes, I will have to let go; otherwise my fate will surely be miserable."

Translation: '"When the time comes, I will have to let go, otherwise my fate will surely be miserable."' We'll output: 【33】 "When the time comes, I will have to let go, otherwise my fate will surely be miserable."

"But if I pursue truth and, if fortunate, inscribe my name upon this road, then even after thousands of years my name will continually be spoken of, as if I were still alive."

Translation: '"But if I pursue truth, and if I am fortunate enough to inscribe my name upon this path, then even after thousands of years, my name will continually be mentioned, as if I were still alive."' We'll output: 【34】 "But if I pursue truth, and if I am fortunate enough to inscribe my name upon this path, then even after thousands of years, my name will continually be mentioned, as if I were still alive."

"For me personally, this is the greatest meaning of life."

Translation: '"For me personally, this is the greatest meaning of life."' We'll output: 【35】 "For me personally, this is the greatest meaning of life."

Luosen took the cup, sipped a mouthful, feeling the unique mellow smoothness of the forest‑spirit fruit wine, then raised his cup in a toast to the queen.

Translation: "Luosen took the cup, sipped a mouthful, feeling the unique mellow smoothness of the Forest Spirit fruit wine, and raised his cup in salute to the queen." We'll output: 【36】 Luosen took the cup, sipped a mouthful, feeling the unique mellow smoothness of the Forest Spirit fruit wine, and raised his cup in salute to the queen.

"Your Majesty's insight is truly admirable."

Translation: '"Your Majesty the Queen's insight is truly admirable."' We'll output: 【37】 "Your Majesty the Queen's insight is truly admirable."

A trace of sentiment crossed the queen's beautiful face: "These are merely rough ideas, nothing worth boasting about; many mages share the same thoughts as I."

Translation: "A trace of sentiment appeared on the queen's beautiful face: 'These are merely rough ideas, nothing worth boasting about; many mages share the same thoughts as I.'" We'll output: 【38】 A trace of sentiment appeared on the queen's beautiful face: "These are merely rough ideas, nothing worth boasting about; many mages share the same thoughts as I."

Luosen immediately replied: "But among those who become queen and hold royal power, only Your Majesty remains a mage who has not forgotten her original aspiration."

Translation: "Luosen immediately replied: 'But among those who become queen and hold royal power, only Your Majesty remains a mage who has not forgotten her original intention.'" We'll output: 【39】 Luosen immediately replied: "But among those who become queen and hold royal power, only Your Majesty remains a mage who has not forgotten her original intention."

That compliment hit the mark; everyone likes to be praised, and the queen was no exception, she couldn't help but smile.

Translation: "This praise hit the mark; everyone loves being praised, and the queen is no exception, she involuntarily smiled." We'll output: 【40】 This praise hit the mark; everyone loves being praised, and the queen is no exception, she involuntarily smiled.

"Baron, you've got a sweet tongue, but don't flatter me—let's get down to business."

Translation: '"Baron, you have a sweet tongue, but don't flatter me; let's get down to business."' We'll output: 【41】 "Baron, you have a sweet tongue, but don't flatter me; let's get down to business."

She gave a light cough, her expression turning solemn: "Next, you intend to control Veyran, right?"

Translation: "She gave a light cough, her expression turning solemn: 'Next, Baron, you are to control Weilan, right?'" We'll output: 【42】 She gave a light cough, her expression turning solemn: "Next, Baron, you are to control Weilan, right?"

This is obvious to anyone; Luosen does not hide it: "Exactly, I will use Veyran's power to achieve my dream."

Translation: "This is obvious to anyone; Luosen does not hide it: 'Correct, I intend to use Weilan's power to realize my dream.'" We'll output: 【43】 This is obvious to anyone; Luosen does not hide it: "Correct, I intend to use Weilan's power to realize my dream."

"Oh~ hearing that sounds truly a bit shocking."

Translation: '"Oh~ hearing that sounds rather shocking."' We'll output: 【44】 "Oh~ hearing that sounds rather shocking."

"Because of a tiny white sturgeon island, the baron is already this strong; if all of Veyran fell into his hands and he were given a little more time, even the entire Natural Alliance combined might not be a match for Veyran."

Translation: '"Because even a tiny White Sturgeon Island has made the baron this strong; if all of Weilan fell into the baron's hands, given him some more time, I fear the entire Natural Alliance combined would not be a match for Weilan."' We'll output: 【45】 "Because even a tiny White Sturgeon Island has made the baron this strong; if all of Weilan fell into the baron's hands, given him some more time, I fear the entire Natural Alliance combined would not be a match for Weilan."

"If I were merely a pure queen of Kao, I would do everything to stop you; but as a mage of the Natural Alliance, I must say you cannot focus your gaze on tiny Veyran—you must broaden your vision to encompass the entire Natural Alliance."

Translation: '"If I were merely a queen of Kao, I would do everything to stop you; but as a mage of the Natural Alliance, I must say you cannot fix your gaze on little Weilan—you must broaden your vision to encompass the entire Natural Alliance."' We'll output: 【46】 "If I were merely a queen of Kao, I would do everything to stop you; but as a mage of the Natural Alliance, I must say you cannot fix your gaze on little Weilan—you must broaden your vision to encompass the entire Natural Alliance."

Luosen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your Majesty, I have not yet obtained Veyran."

Translation: "Luosen raised his eyebrows slightly: 'Your Majesty, I have not yet obtained Weilan.'" We'll output: 【47】 Luosen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your Majesty, I have not yet obtained Weilan."

"That's merely a matter of time."

Translation: '"That's merely a matter of time."' We'll output: 【48】 "That's merely a matter of time."

The queen gently placed the glass on the gilt‑wood tabletop, producing a soft 'click', then set the bottle beside the cup.

Translation: "The queen gently placed the glass on the golden-thread wood tabletop, producing a soft 'click', then set the bottle beside the glass." We'll output: 【49】 The queen gently placed the glass on the golden-thread wood tabletop, producing a soft 'click', then set the bottle beside the glass.

"Kao is the cup, the Radiant Empire is the bottle."

Translation: '"Kao is the cup, the Glorious Empire is the bottle."' We'll output: 【50】 "Kao is the cup, the Glorious Empire is the bottle."

Then, using mage's hands, she brought over a few new glasses.

Translation: "She also used Mage Hand to fetch a few new wine glasses." We'll output: 【51】 She also used Mage Hand to fetch a few new wine glasses.

"Relying solely on the capacity of a single cup, there is no comparison to the bottle; only by gathering the strength of all the alliance's nations can we contain this bottle of the Radiant Empire's wine."

Translation: '"Relying solely on the capacity of a cup, there is no comparability to a bottle; only by gathering the strength of all the alliance's nations can one contain this bottle of the Glorious Empire's wine."' We'll output: 【52】 "Relying solely on the capacity of a cup, there is no comparability to a bottle; only by gathering the strength of all the alliance's nations can one contain this bottle of the Glorious Empire's wine."

She moved the cup, arranging the positions of the alliance's three great kingdoms and the Radiant Empire: "Allen is the main force opposing the empire, and Your Majesty Deng bears the greatest pressure."

Translation: "She moved the glasses, arranging them to show the positions of the alliance's three great kingdoms and the Glorious Empire: 'Aaron is the main force opposing the empire, and Your Majesty Deng bears the greatest pressure.'" We'll output: 【53】 She moved the glasses, arranging them to show the positions of the alliance's three great kingdoms and the Glorious Empire: "Aaron is the main force opposing the empire, and Your Majesty Deng bears the greatest pressure."

"I will of course restrain him to prevent him from interfering in Veyran's civil war, but I will not overdo it; indeed, when needed I will even aid Allen."

Translation: '"I will of course restrain him to prevent him from interfering in Weilan's civil war, but I will not overdo it; indeed, when needed, I will even aid Aaron."' We'll output: 【54】 "I will of course restrain him to prevent him from interfering in Weilan's civil war, but I will not overdo it; indeed, when needed, I will even aid Aaron."

"For once the Giant Fortress falls, the Radiant Empire's armies will surge into the Allen Great Plain like a flood, greatly compressing the Natural Alliance's living space."

Translation: '"For once the Giant Fortress falls, the Glorious Empire's armies will surge like a flood into Aaron's Great Plain, which will greatly compress the Natural Alliance's living space."' We'll output: 【55】 "For once the Giant Fortress falls, the Glorious Empire's armies will surge like a flood into Aaron's Great Plain, which will greatly compress the Natural Alliance's living space."

She lightly tapped the table behind the cup: "After all, the alliance's rear is already the sea; we have nowhere to retreat."

Translation: "She lightly tapped the tabletop behind the glass: 'After all, the alliance's rear is already the sea; we have nowhere to retreat.'" We'll output: 【56】 She lightly tapped the tabletop behind the glass: "After all, the alliance's rear is already the sea; we have nowhere to retreat."

Luosen naturally knows the current world situation; he also knows that the Radiant Empire is racing ahead on the road to becoming a magical powerhouse.

Translation: "Luosen naturally knows the current world situation; he also knows that the Glorious Empire is racing down the road to becoming a magical powerhouse." We'll output: 【57】 Luosen naturally knows the current world situation; he also knows that the Glorious Empire is racing down the road to becoming a magical powerhouse.

Because of its large populace, vast and fertile lands, its pace clearly exceeds that of each Natural Alliance country.

Translation: "Because its populace is numerous, its territory vast and fertile, its running speed obviously surpasses that of the various Natural Alliance countries." We'll output: 【58】 Because its populace is numerous, its territory vast and fertile, its running speed obviously surpasses that of the various Natural Alliance countries.

"Your Majesty, I understand this; therefore, even if I take control of Veyran, I will not cut off trade with Allen."

Translation: '"Your Majesty, I understand this, so even if I take control of Weilan, I will not cut off trade with Aaron."' We'll output: 【59】 "Your Majesty, I understand this, so even if I take control of Weilan, I will not cut off trade with Aaron."

I only hope that both sides can trade fairly, rather than being like now, a relationship of slave and master.

Queen nodded: "Hearing the Baron say this, I am relieved; your request is also very reasonable, so I will do my best to support you."

"But, just continuing like this, it is insufficient to counter the Radiant Empire; the Natural Alliance must truly unite!"

"But this is very difficult."

Queen pointed at one of the wine cups and said: "This is Levinde on the Eastern Golden Coast, a nation hiding in the rear, with no grasp of the bigger picture, only knowing how to make money."

She used Mage Hand to control the wine, drawing a simple map of the Eastern Golden Coast on the tabletop.

To the southeast of the Eastern Golden Coast, Levinde's trade fleet has very frequent trade with the Radiant Nations, with an initial estimate of annual trade volume exceeding 30 million Ogres.

"The Radiant Nations refer to the Radiant Empire as the main entity, plus the kingdoms and duchies bordering the empire and under its control."

Excluding the empire, this group of small states numbers eight, with a total population exceeding 200 million, forming a force not to be ignored on the White Continent.

Luosen slightly leaned forward, looking at the slowly drying wine stain on the table: "It seems Levinde's interests are already deeply tied with the Radiant Nations. In a possible future continental conflict, its best performance would be passive resistance, and at worst it could even be a traitor."

"That's right."

The Queen whispered: "In the eyes of the royal family, national contention is merely to maintain their own dynastic rule."

"But in my view, national contention is about fighting for the people's right to survive." "If the Natural Alliance is conquered by the Radiant Empire, the alliance's people may not face extinction, but they will suffer terribly, possibly unable to recover for hundreds or thousands of years."

"Therefore, even without a shared faith, all the member states of the alliance must fully oppose the Radiant Empire."

Therefore, to secure the survival rights of the alliance's nearly 500 million people, the alliance must shift from scattered wine cups to a single wine bottle!

The Queen carefully stacked the three wine cups together, making them almost as tall as a wine bottle.

Then, her sea-blue eyes fixed on Luosen: "Dange also sees this; he wants to unify, but I know he definitely cannot. I also wish to, but I can hold power at most a dozen years, with no hope."

"As for Levinde, needless to say—the absurd queen dowager, the king of doubtful lineage, and the sage acting as a behind-the-scenes black hand, they have plenty of their own troubles, let alone external expansion."

"I originally thought the alliance had no hope of unification, until the Baron's appearance."

"You are young enough; although you say you are over seventy, I know you are only in your twenties, so you have plenty of time."

"If you can conquer Weilan, you will be the unique existence in the alliance that rises from below to unify a grand duchy."

"You will have astonishing control over Weilan."

"Such control is something the three kings of the alliance currently completely lack."

"Using Weilan as a base, expanding outward makes it highly possible to conquer the entire Natural Alliance, truly melding the alliance into one."

Luosen quietly listened to the Queen's strategy, and a thought arose in his mind: 'Almost exactly what I had in mind.'

"However, at this moment, the Queen changed tone: 'But this kind of conquest, I fear, is still not fast enough.'"

Pausing, she said: "The Baron may not know, but the Radiant Empire's Black Stone warships have already gone to sea, and they are also fully developing flying magical devices."

"Empress Zhuo Ya is a woman of grand ambition, and her rich radiant divine blood within her has been fully displayed."

Pausing, the Queen announced astonishing news: "Various signs indicate that Empress Zhuo Ya is a high-circle mage. I mean, it is highly likely she is a miracle mage above the Six Rings."

Luosen was not surprised by this: "The Empress dares to heavily rely on a Six Rings Holy Sage, yet does not worry about backlash, and still maintains tremendous suppressive power over the Duke of Sistin—this alone is enough to show that."

From various signs, he inferred that Empress Zhuo Ya should be an Eight-Rings mage, perhaps even higher; Nine Rings is also possible.

Imagine, a person who himself is a Nine Rings mage of the new era, and also grasps the strongest empire on the White Continent, is practically a chosen one of heaven.

A high-circle mage originating from commoners or minor nobility, wanting to oppose her, is like having taken a super hell script.

Even the kings of the alliance are oppressed by her to the point of breathlessness.

However, regarding the Queen's anxiety, Luosen did not fully empathize.

"The Empire is strong, but it is not without opponents."

"The Holy Elf Empire at the far west of the continent is also a colossal giant."

"Five years ago, the expeditionary forces of the two countries, sent out for external expansion, met in the Gangbeisi Valley and fought a major battle. It is said the Radiant Empire also suffered some losses."

"Furthermore, I have also heard that beyond the fengbao yang, there may exist very powerful foreign nations."

The Queen gasped: "Are you certain?"

Luosen shook his head: "Not really certain, but there must be someone, and their magical attainment is not low."

"Roughly three years ago, a ship carrying a group of odd people drifted to the western coastal province of Tielande in the Radiant Empire, but because their appearance was too strange and communication difficult, the local fishermen killed them, thinking they were demons."

The Queen startled: "I've heard of the Gangbeisi Battle, but I didn't know about this."

Luosen took another sip of wine: "It happened several years ago, and it was just a minor matter; back then the Queen hadn't yet held power, so not knowing is quite normal."

He could know this because he deliberately paid attention, after all he once harbored the ambition to contend for the continent.

And how could one seek hegemony without knowing the world situation?

Second, it was also due to the frequent information exchange in Dawn City.

Third, it was also a coincidence, because he happened to meet a merchant who had come from the Radiant Empire.

Pausing, after finishing the fruit wine, Luosen stacked the fourth wine cup onto the rack as well, and used Transformation Technique to fuse them together.

"But what the Queen said is also correct: if the weak do not join forces, they will become slaves of the strong."

"Our Natural Alliance has no retreat; we can only strive forward."

He leaned back into the thickly cushioned chair: "Then, Your Majesty, are you planning to help me unify the alliance?"

"That's right."

The Queen nodded decisively: "I have no interest in maintaining the royal authority of the Sige family, I feel no reverence for natural divine authority, and I have little affection for the children that the Sige forced me to bear."

"I have not even raised them myself, because the royal court considered me a commoner, fearing my commoner habits would spoil the children."

"Of course, they are ultimately my children; as long as the Baron can guarantee they can live respectably, I will be content."

"My plan is, once you conquer Weilan and secure your position, I will begin helping you plot for continental hegemony."

Faced with the Queen's full support, Luosen naturally felt somewhat moved.

But there were also concerns.

"This matter is significant; it involves not only me but also the fates of my countless supporters, so I find it hard to believe the Majesty's sincerity based on just a few words."

Queen Kao took a deep breath, as if making some kind of decision.

She stood up and walked to Luosen's side.

We of Kao are the Rose Kingdom; Aaron calls us gardeners; Levinde contemptuously calls us the decadent country.

But no matter what others say, it cannot change Kao's tradition.

In Kao, when a woman has set her sights on a man, she will present him with a rose to prove her feelings.

If the Baron needs it, I can offer my rose to the Baron.

She paused, a bit embarrassed, and said: 'Of course, this rose of mine has been picked; if the Baron dislikes it, then forget it.'

Luosen smiled: 'Is my Golden Blessing Potion not enough to revive Your Majesty's rose?'

The Queen blushed, her cheeks turning crimson: 'Precisely because of that, I have the courage to offer it.'

Luosen has always been a libertine; he naturally pursues the arcane arts to a high degree, but he does not hold himself to high standards in personal morality.

If the famous flower is not picked, what use is the divine gun?

Of course, picking it doesn't mean we can fully trust her; it merely increases trust.

Moreover, it's not that it will immediately have a great effect; it can only be said that we are planting a very important pawn for future strategy.

Thus, he opened the exquisite outer wrapping of the fresh flowers, took a close look, and smiled: 'The rose you offered, Your Majesty, is actually a crimson rose.'

The Queen felt a little unsteady on her feet and said shyly: 'Baron, in Kao, when admiring flowers you must not randomly handle them, lest you damage the petals.'

Luosen laughed heartily: 'What you say is true; I was rude, but please prepare yourself, Your Majesty, for my flower-arranging skills may be rather unique.'

The Queen looked a bit puzzled, lowered her gaze, glanced, and was instantly startled, then suddenly realized: 'Baron, I've heard that many nobles in Levinde commission you to make transformation divine guns; it's true!'

Luosen earnestly explained: 'They are products of the Transformation Technique, whereas I am born this way.'

This matter really needs to be clarified.

The Queen instantly showed reverence: 'Alright, I hope your flower-arranging skill is sufficiently exquisite.'

Having said that, she resolutely offered her rose.

(End of chapter)