Charlot Mecklenburg engaged in a fierce battle with Chloe Hadrian, their duel extending to hundreds of exchanges. Suddenly, Charlot withdrew dozens of steps, driving the Berserker Blade into the ground. The Stardust Battle Energy receded like a tide, retreating into the nine Blood Vortices, transforming once more into Blood G...
2025-03-08 16:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe golden ram Herolf's spear technique surged upward with the force of a crashing wave, locking onto Andreas. The youngest Saint of the Black Phoenix Dynasty found his spirit, consciousness, and even the energy of his combat style completely suppressed.
Though Charlot Mecklenburg had witnessed countless battles among S...
2025-03-08 16:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostFor the first task, Hartley had already begun preparations long ago. The current instructions from London were merely to dispatch more personnel to investigate the political tendencies of the Crown Prince of France.
Hartley deduced from the Crown Prince’s opp...
2025-03-07 20:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Another matter: not long ago, Ravelle Bank and Laborde Bank suddenly decided to terminate their long-standing loan agreements with the government. It nearly caused a national debt default."
Joseph turned to Fouché. "These banks woul...
2025-03-07 20:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot Mecklenburg pointed at Chloe Hadrian and roared heroically, "A defeated foe has come to court death once again!"
Chloe dismissed all distractions and shouted back, "Who's the one scrambling like a rat after getting beaten a few times?"
Standing beside Charlot was a quick-witted assistant clerk, quietly fee...
2025-03-07 16:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostHigh Priest Auguslatin said calmly, “Saint Michael Island has been captured.”
“Since the era of the ancient Saint Michael Kingdom, no one has ever directly conquered this island city.”
Charlot Mecklenburg replied, “Oh, so stripping the old goat bare doesn’t count as an accomplishment?”
Herolf, ...
2025-03-07 16:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day.
Many nobles of the Palace of Versailles received invitations to attend a small soirée that evening. The hostess was the Duchess of Villars.
No one declined, even though they had just danced through an entire night. Attending m...
2025-03-06 20:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostJoseph strode quickly to the southern wing of the Palace of Versailles, ascended to the second floor, navigated through a narrow corridor, and finally found the room written on the note.
He pushed the door gently. It wasn’t locked, so he stepped inside without he...
2025-03-06 20:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostEquipping the rockets was not difficult. It only required securing the selected rockets to the vertical struts between the wings, a process that was completed in just over half an hour.
The real challenge lay in ignition.
“How are we supposed to ignite the...
2025-03-06 18:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostMajor Fischer was the first to notice the issue. He cautiously looked at Charles, uncertainty flickering in his gaze. “Sir, if the rockets are mounted on the vertical struts of a biplane, does that mean... only biplanes can carry them?”
“Yes!” ...
2025-03-06 18:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot said, “I didn’t expect you to also be a philosopher!”
Herolf, the Golden Ram, sensed a slight unease but quickly reassured himself by recalling the successfully established magic contract. Laughing loudly, he replied, “And I didn’t expect you to remain so composed even when death is upon you.”
...
2025-03-06 16:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostGolden Goat Herolf felt his vision darken, almost fainting on the spot.
Suppressing the urge to crush Charlot Mecklenburg on the spot, he asked, “You lost the magical contract?”
Charlot nodded honestly, his demeanor as sincere as that of a devoted "teacher" by profession.
Golden Goat Herolf cursed his in...
2025-03-06 16:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe "flower seller" on the opposite side sneered coldly and drew his sword from his waist. "I, Honoré Rocher de Villar, will make sure you remember today's lesson."
Members of the Villar family were almost all soldiers by tradition, ...
2025-03-05 20:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostPerna watched the Crown Prince's retreating figure, worried he might be upset over the earlier dance. She hesitated, wanting to follow him but feeling uncertain.
Suddenly, she remembered her task of monitoring His Highness's health. Pressing her lips...
2025-03-05 20:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe flight squadron was exceptionally rudimentary; they didn’t even have a proper operations room. Meetings had to be held in Major Fischer’s office.
The office was small, and the dozen or so pilots crammed into it left no space to spare. Among them was Eric, whose pre...
2025-03-05 18:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostEric was not truly a pilot but rather an aviation enthusiast. Long before the Wright Brothers’ invention, he had been passionate about flying and had attempted numerous daring and dangerous experiments that later generations would find astonishing.
When the Wrigh...
2025-03-05 18:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Golden Ram, Herolf, said, "Sign this contract, and I’ll tell you what to do next!"
He was confident that Charlot Mecklenburg would sign the contract.
Charlot pondered for a long time before replying, "I need a few more days to think about it."
Taking the magical contract book, Charlot turned and left, ...
2025-03-05 16:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot Mecklenburg's first reaction to the task was: Why not just kill them all?
But he quickly realized that such a plan was impractical.
Slaughtering prisoners had always been considered ominous throughout history. Particularly now—Menielman and his West Wind Knight Order had already accepted the sur...
2025-03-05 16:01:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe noblewomen's gazes immediately turned toward Madame Sanberant, waiting for her to announce the theme of the ball. As soon as she spoke, a wave of laughter filled the room.
"I think it's an excellent idea," Count Debonnénac was the first to approve.
... 2025-03-04 20:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostJoseph had no intention of interfering too much in the detailed preparations and organization of the Intelligence Office. He was an outsider in such matters, preferring to leave the work to those with expertise while ensuring he controlled the broader direction.<...
2025-03-04 20:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostCharles’ arrival at the airfield caused quite a stir as soldiers instinctively gathered around him.
Perhaps someone had informed him, for the major who had previously mocked Charles stumbled out of his command post and hurried toward him. Nervousness made his vo...
2025-03-04 18:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe midday breeze carried the fragrance of azaleas as Charles walked alone along the garden path behind the fortress command center. His expression was slightly dejected.
The sudden appearance of a third "Big Bertha" shattered everyone's illusions. Victory, like a beautiful so...
2025-03-04 18:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostMenielman Soumet’s heart was filled with surging emotions. When she was sent to the Imperial Navy, she knew it would be a challenging journey. She was also aware that, due to Zimourman Axel Robin, she had become a thorn in the side of many noble families who had lost their sons. Menielman had mentally prepared herself for t...
2025-03-04 16:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe magical alchemy array on the alchemical warship began to hum as it activated.
Herolf, the Golden Ram, roared arrogantly into the fray.
Sabastine steadied herself, her focus unwavering. Though she knew their current situation was dire, surrender was not in her nature. The infamous pirate queen, who had once dom...
2025-03-04 16:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostProsper nodded. “This mission is extremely important, so there will certainly be generous rewards.”
The monk suddenly lowered his head. Just as Prosper was about to ask, the monk looked up quickly, a hint of excitem...
2025-03-03 20:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostIt wasn’t just a matter of undergoing inspections to enter the bank; the mere sight of those rowdy-looking policemen stationed at the entrance deterred anyone from approaching Ravelle Bank.
For an entire morning, the bank didn’t conduct a single ...
2025-03-03 20:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Fire!"
"Fire!"
The orders were relayed one after another, and the cannons of the Wavre Fortress roared to life.
The Wavre Fortress, a pentagonal stronghold, was armed with two 150mm cannons, four 120mm cannons, two 200mm mortars, and four 77mm Krupp quick-fi...
2025-03-03 18:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostGeneral von Beseler of the German Third Reserve Army rode his horse in small circles around the slowly advancing "Big Bertha."
The sight of "Big Bertha" being dragged forward was nothing short of magnificent. Designed to be quickly disassembled into five parts for transport, von B...
2025-03-03 18:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Magical Alchemy Warship had no strict requirement that only a golden ring could operate it.
Whoever became the captain could control it effortlessly. Especially since this vessel was constructed by the Fars Empire, its basic concepts had been taught in imperial universities to prepare some students for potential nav...
2025-03-03 16:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostTumisan was elated after acquiring Daohai.
The Orc Assassin Alliance was quite profitable, and the old leopard-man's wealth was substantial. However, extraordinary weapons like this were largely dependent on luck. Tumisan had traveled across the New Continent and the Old Continent, visiting countless places, yet he had nev...
