Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 1323: Internal Friction

"At that time, led by General Mirion, together with General Floss and I simultaneously eastward. After three months of fighting, all the lost land was taken back, and Dobian troops were driven back to the other end of the continental bridge. Next, the war between our empire and Dobia returned to the tug-of-war on the continental bridge. Right now, the Empire had invested 300,000 troops in Smelt City, and 100,000 troops were stationed in Hellcastle and Steel City, forming an extremely deep and wide line of defense. Dobia wants to go as far into the empire as he did last time. Unless the Black Emperor personally conquers again, it is absolutely impossible. "

'"Frius is not an idiot. He attacked me while I was asleep last time for the sake of prestige. Now that I'm awake, there's no benefit in him doing this. That brat is too smart to think he would do such a thankless thing." Sbernack chuckled from the shadows.

"Bali, our war with Dobia is meaningless to me and Frius," added Spenak. "But even so, neither I nor he has any intention of ending it. Do you know why?"

Bali wasn't able to climb to the position of Grand Superintendent purely by force, so he still had some brains. Since Sbernack had pointed out that war was meaningless, he thought in this direction and came to a conclusion. However, he didn't dare to say this conclusion. He pretended to be stupid and shook his head, "This subordinate doesn't know."

"You know, I just don't dare to say it out loud." "It's for internal friction," Sbernack said in a deep voice.

"Our Baltic genes are able to fuse with other foreign genes in a near perfect way, giving birth to new descendants. It is no exaggeration to say that our evolution has never stopped since the birth of the first Baal in Agares. However, this form of life cannot be said to be completely free of drawbacks. I think you also know how short the reproductive cycle of Baltic women is. Every year, the planet gives birth to a large number of babies, and our growth cycle is equally short. "It takes 18 years for humans to reach adulthood. We only need seven years!" Sbernak said with a hint of emotion. "There are many times when I suspect that this race is a weapon of life. With the ability to evolve infinitely and a very short period of reproduction and growth, it can be said that the Bals were prepared for battle from the moment they were born. "

"Bloodthirsty and aggressive is the nature of almost every Baltic. We are an aggressive race and war is our duty. Then there are problems, the most serious of which is Agares' resources." The voice in the shadow became heavy, "Agares is not a resource-rich planet. Perhaps we have rare things that other planets do not have, such as abyss crystals." Our resources are still too barren to be measured by the planet as a whole. Such a barren planet simply cannot sustain the explosive growth of the Baltic population. "

Speaking of which, there was no need for Spenak to continue.

It was precisely for this reason that the two Autarchs knew that war was meaningless, but neither side was willing to stop such acts. If war did not consume too much of the Baltic race's life, the rising population would sooner or later cause the planet's ecology to lose its balance. At the same time, the interstellar defensive line that Adahua Planet had established with many of the higher races of the universe in the Yordon Domain had prevented the Balts from transferring their excess population to other planets. That was why the current situation was formed.

As Bali pondered the deeper meaning behind Sbernak's words, the Devil King in the shadow suddenly said, "I want to meet Felius."

The Great Superintendent's entire body trembled, his eyes glowing with fire as he looked at Shadow. At this moment, he no longer cared about etiquette. That fervent gaze seemed to want to see through the shadow. Unfortunately, Spenak didn't continue. Instead, he pointed at a place on the map. It was the northern border of Demonic Shadow Empire, separated by the desert of the "Hill of Death" and the great wilderness.

"Your Majesty?"

"I want you to guard the stronghold of Moke Pill." The Demon King in the shadow said, "Not long ago, I discovered that the curtain of time in the Forgotten Realm had suddenly been removed. This is very unusual. I don't know what will happen next in the Forgotten Realm or in the Great Wasteland, so I need you to guard the entrance of the empire for me."

Bali said solemnly, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"You can leave immediately. Bring the three thousand Berserk Shadow Army with you."

Bali narrowed his eyes, wanting to say something, but in the end, he nodded and left the Dark Shadow Hall.

The two scarlet spots in the shadows were still facing the map on the platform alone. A hand wearing iron gloves extended from the shadows, and Spenak Yao pointed at the map. The map immediately moved towards the east, and the light on the stone platform changed. When it finally stopped, a three-dimensional model of a city appeared in Spenak's line of sight.

That's Sunset City.

"It's time to meet again, Frius. I'm afraid that's what you're looking forward to, right?"

Adahua Planet, Golden City.

A series of long whistles came from high up in the sky, alarming the birds on the elegant windowsill. The frightening bird flew away from the windowsill, and a snow-white feather mixed with a few golden threads floated down from the sky, quietly lying on the windowsill.

Lucy looked at the feather and said to a silver bracelet on the table, "Go, get it for me. It just so happens to be missing a bookmark."

The silver bracelet suddenly twisted. It was clearly metal, but it twisted like mercury, turning into a silver spider. He swiftly stroked his silver feet, climbed up the windowsill, and brought the white golden feather over to Lucy. Lucy put her feathers on the book she was reading and closed it. She rubbed her eyebrows and looked very tired. She immediately put her head on the book and looked out of the window in a daze.

Outside the window, the sound of a starship breaking through the sky resounded again.

"Your Highness, I suggest you go home and have a good sleep. I heard that you have been in the library for three days." A slightly reproachful voice sounded.

Lucy looked up and saw someone coming in from outside the library. A clean white robe embroidered with a pattern of scales on its chest with golden threads. The man with a code in his hand strode over to Lucy.

"Link?" Lucy jumped up and said in surprise, "Didn't I hear you went to Surface Province?"

"It just so happens that I came back to see you during my recent vacation. I should have come a long time ago, if I knew what that bastard Franco did." Link's face was still serious and he didn't dare to laugh.

The last time Franco tried to mess with Lucy at the white arch bridge outside the library, he was forced back by Golden Rose. Orfasis was furious when he heard about this. Franco was arrested that day and sent to Planet Hammer three days later. Not to mention, even his father was demoted by three levels. Orfasis's fury made the entire court see his determination to defend Lucy, and made some people who were originally thinking the same as Franco have to focus on the status of Lucy, the Empress, in Great Emperor's heart.

There were also those who thought that Great Emperor was actually defending the Golden Rose, but no one dared to provoke Lucy after Franco. Orfasis also ordered Marquis Marruz, who was in charge of the security of the palace, to find suitable personal guards for Lucy. Although Lucy said that she did not need them, this time Orfasis insisted firmly and Lucy had to give up.

When Link returned to Golden City, he heard that Franco had done such a thing and was so angry that he almost went to find trouble with that bastard. Hearing that Franco had already sent troops, he gave up, but immediately asked about Lucy's whereabouts, so don't rush over.

Lucy shook her head and sat down. "I can protect myself."

Link looked at her and pushed the frame, "He promised me he would protect you, but now "

"You can't blame Alan for this." Lucy shrugged. "He didn't know he was the son of twilight."

"Then, what do you plan to do?"

"What should we do?"

Link sighed and sat down beside her. "I don't want to be a villain, but I have to persuade you," he said. Allen could not change the fact that he was the son of twilight. Even though he had not fully awakened, it was still a time bomb. His Majesty can let him go for you and promise to shut his eyes as long as he doesn't awaken, but others can do the same? What they can't do, including me, even if I'm sitting here at the moment, I still think Allen is a threat. "

"A potential threat."

"If you refuse to give up on him, one day, you will still be forced to stand against Great Emperor."

Lucy shook her head. "How can I give up on him?"

"I can't give up on him!" Lucy said softly, but firmly, "If I give up on him, who else will save him?"

"I know Alan very well. He doesn't want to be the son of the twilight. This is the shackle imposed on him by fate. No matter what, I will definitely find the key to unlock this shackle!"

Link looked at her seriously and smiled gently a moment later. "I knew you would say that. If you were that easy to change, you wouldn't be the Lucy I knew." That stubborn girl, as long as she was certain, she would do it. "Then, if you need any help, please let me know, although I may not be able to help much "

"It's enough that you're willing to support me." Lucy also laughed.

"Oh right, I heard that Earth is in trouble now?" Link asked.

Lucy nodded and sighed, "I don't know much about the details. I heard that the people of Nelm came out and somehow bypassed the interstellar line and opened the space tunnel near the moon." Earth sent a plea for help. Based on his duty as an ally, his father had ordered Duke Gulliver to bring a fleet to support him. You heard the sound of a starship taking off these days "