nucmednet Chapter 204 Dedicated to Alice
Chapter 204 Dedicated to Alice
As the group Sivitz Valerie sent to De La Leyé crossed the border between the two countries, Alice was sitting with her legs crossed, listening to Rafis read the Secret Intelligence Service's report on the Balkan Empire.
Alice's strategy has been very effective. At least in the western part of the continent, Amelansi's power is already established, while in the southern part of the continent, an iron curtain facing the church has already taken shape.
"The southeastern part of the Balkan Empire was deeply influenced by the Church. Due to its geographical location and the Church's strategic issues, as well as its feudal system, the Church had cultivated deep roots in the southern and eastern parts of the Balkan Empire for many years and had a great influence in the region."
"In the east, conflicts between Dehoran immigrants and local Balkan people occurred frequently, and in the northeast of the Balkan Empire, the forces from the Caliphate frequently instigated ethnic feuds within the Balkans."
"During the reign of the Balkan Emperor, the Balkans were entirely suppressed by him. Now, with the Balkan Emperor suddenly gone from power and his successor not yet ready, it is foreseeable that the separatist forces in the Balkans will quickly gain the initiative."
"What did they say in Sarajevo?"
"It's obvious that the only nobles who support the royal family are the dwarf nobles in the northwest, but the dwarf noble Grand Duke Zastava... was the one who fought us the most back then."
"Based on the Secret Intelligence Agency's advice, given the current situation in the Balkans, division is practically inevitable. They lack a unified national identity and racial identity. Humans, dwarf hybrids, elves, desert people, orcs... their main race, the dwarf hybrids, known as the Slava, do not have a numerical advantage over other races."
Rafis closed the situation report and handed it to Alice. Alice blinked, put the report aside, and then stood up: "Alas, that means that no matter what, the Balkan Empire is doomed to perish."
Alice stared at the telegram that baffled her. The telegram from Sarajefa seemed abstract and absurd, but it was a genuine cry for help.
Even if this far-fetched marriage alliance fails, it will still attract the attention of the superpower America. From the perspective of traditional feudal monarchs, unequal treaties and the sale of sovereignty are not actually unacceptable terms. Only in modernized, contemporary countries that have awakened their national consciousness will there be voices of resistance.
Alice could have a hundred thousand plans to maintain her rule over the Balkan Empire, but that would require too much investment. It would be better to fight a proxy war, like De Horan did.
Alice crossed her right arm over her chest, rested her left elbow on her right hand, and lightly touched her lips with her index finger. Raphis could tell at a glance that Alice was deep in thought.
Although everyone understood that Alice would definitely not accept the Crown Prince's marriage proposal, the problem was that some people were inevitably jealous. At least Vera rushed to Alice's place from the Trian Academy of Sciences as soon as she heard the news. Not only her, but Raffarin Low also came to bother Alice from time to time.
Although they didn't say it outright, the affection they harbored in their hearts constantly influenced them, and Rafis Yao naturally understood this.
Although they are all girls, Alice is different from them. Alice is the hunter disguised as the prey, while they are the prey.
Or vice versa.
In short, Alice possessed a quality that captivated them, and the occasional displays of intimacy only reinforced this impression.
Alice was dressed in formal attire, her coat hanging on the coat rack by the door, her sleeves rolled up to reveal her slender, fair arms. Rafis's carefully tied ponytail transformed the seemingly delicate vampire loli into a slightly more capable loli.
Alice suddenly withdrew her hand, stood up, looked at the sun outside the window, the cooling equipment hummed, Alice looked at the watch on her wrist, and then clapped her hands.
"Rafis, go and call Vera and Sister Raffarin."
Alice suddenly had a great idea.
When the delegation from the Balkans arrived in Dela Leyen, like representatives from other countries, they immediately discovered that in the West, within the territory of the Demon Race, there existed such a perfect city.
This dazzling world was a miracle they had never seen in their lives. The royal representatives, dressed in traditional and gorgeous clothes, wearing long robes, tight-fitting clothes, and ruff collars, seemed to be creatures from ancient times. As soon as they got off the train, they were stared at like monkeys in a zoo.
Here, workers typically wear work clothes or shirt jackets, middle-income earners wear woolen suits, while the upper class prefers woolen suits.
Understated, simple clothing complements the modern city. Even the nouveau riche would not wear old-fashioned, ornate clothes to show off their wealth and status. In the Harvin Gang, wearing the clothes of the old aristocracy is seen as being a traitor or a bad person, while modern clothing is considered to be the mark of a "civilized person".
Before their departure, Sivits Valerie instructed them not to overstep any boundaries, as the other side was a powerful nation, and its president, Alice, was in fact an empress.
It's important to know that Alice voluntarily gave up the throne, and with her immense prestige, she could easily have taken it back at any time.
The delegation arrived at Dela Leah 1 and soon saw Alice, who was standing there, but not only her; there were three women standing or sitting beside Alice.
Vera sat beside Alice, while Raffarin Lo was dressed in military attire and carried a sword. This sword was not a product of this civilization, but a powered chainsaw sword from the United Nations of Earth.
The maid, Rafis Yao, stood to one side behind Alice. The delegation could see a leather pouch on the hem of the maid's skirt, with a pistol stuck in it.
"Welcome, everyone, to our beautiful capital of the Federal Republic of America. You must be tired from your long journey."
Alice saw a short woman standing proudly among the crowd, but Alice could also sense her wariness and slight embarrassment.
Indeed, Zastava Katvina Lyubov was one of the instigators who sent troops to attack Amelansi. As the only supporter of the royal family now, she has to turn to her former enemy for help, which is somewhat embarrassing for her.
After all, that's not all. There are also workshops within her territory that replicate Amelansi weapons, but due to the current development of Amelansi's weapon technology, it is difficult for her to keep up.
Alice was surrounded by a group of women. Others couldn't tell, but Grand Duke Zastava could see it clearly. The women were dressed in maid outfits, Lolita dresses, or military uniforms, while Alice was only wearing a simple shirt and black trousers. She immediately realized that these women were not just her guards, but that there was something more to them than met the eye.
But so what? The empire had reached that point, and the two sides were no longer equal. She was the first to step forward from the delegation, drew her sword, knelt on one knee, and handed the sword to Alice with both hands.
"I am Grand Duke Zastava, and by the command of my lord, I request Your Highness to wield the blade of Zastava."
This is the first gift given to Alice.