The first attack by the Republic of Kalwad against Closebell ended in failure.

When the Republican army withdrew, only the battlefield of the hills of Tanggulam was left with a mess.

The destroyed tanks on both sides and the broken airships that fell from the air to the ground looked particularly desolate under the reflection of the sunset.

The soldiers who died in the two armies were collected and taken back by their respective logistics forces as much as possible, but the land stained with dark red by large areas of blood truly reflected the cruel scene.

On the inside of the Tanggulam Gate, two huge knight-type mechas landed from the sky to the center of the square.

Some soldiers of the noble alliance army independently saluted and expressed their gratitude to the two bodies with a respectful attitude.

“Ha~”

Ryan stood on the roof and looked at the scene in front of him with interest. "Thanks to the two of them today to stabilize the air battle situation in times of crisis. I heard that many airships broke through the defense line and entered the rear?"

"Yes."

Aurelia also looked at the two different-shaped riding gods and said, "If those fish that escaped the net attacked the city unscrupulously, the people of Closbeer would have doubts about whether the empire can protect them."

At this time, the two knights regarded as heroes had teleported down from the cavalry god. Clo smiled and waved his hand to greet the soldiers around him. He had been used to this kind of treatment when he fought side by side with the noble alliance.

But this is the first time that Lien has received praise from noble soldiers. After all... because of a certain cuckold-haired act, he was in hostile relations with the noble alliance most of the time during the Civil War.

Ryan leaned against the edge of the steel fortress and looked at the two people below who had completely different attitudes after receiving praise from the soldiers, with a faint smile on his face.

"Hero...? Although I don't know what the prime minister's intention is, at least from the current situation, it seems that it is not a bad thing to make Li En a hero."

...

As Calvad's aggressive first attack retreated, Closebell, who had not experienced war for many years, finally returned to peace.

Many people who were waiting and watching the situation were ready to escape abroad at any time breathed a sigh of relief and took out the packed luggage and put it home.

But there are still some concerns that Kezhou will choose to escape from the international trade city in order to become a battlefield residents, most of which are Calvad immigrants who are afraid of being liquidated later.

Closebell Harbor District, the old building where the new branch of Black Moon is located

After hearing Li Cao's description, Lixia frowned deeply, "So that's it... it's true as Ryan expected?"

Li Cao still maintained a smiley expression and said with a smile, "Haha~ Sure enough, that shrewd young master has guessed that this setback should have a heavy blow to Kalwald. It is probably difficult for the subsequent attack to reach this scale."

As a giant gang organization headquartered in Oriental Street, Kalwad, Black Moon is naturally clear about the situation in the Republic.

Lixia nodded to Li Cao and his deputy Liu, "I understand, the information you provide is very important. The new governor should give you a certain reward in the future, but..."

"Haha~ I understand."

Li Cao gently pushed his glasses, and a glimmer flashed in his eyes with a light that was not easily noticed. "The Black Moon Crossbell branch will operate according to the law of the Empire, and will not make it difficult for the new governor and Prince Reinhardt to do it."

"If there are any requests for 'business' in the future, you can come to us Heiyue at any time. Liu and I will definitely sweep the bed to greet you. Miss Yin, please tell your boyfriend like this."

...

"Yeah……"

Mithuram welcomes the hotel. After listening to Lisha's description, Ryan closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

"I didn't expect that the cunning President Lock Smith would be suppressed by the opposition and bet on his own. What is the origin of that opposition party at its peak?"

Lixia solemnly explained, "According to Li Cao, the party is just an open-minded head that a certain consortium has introduced to oppose Rock Smith's immigration policy."

"But in fact, they have a close connection with the last royal force that was not found even when the democratic revolution in the Republic ended."

"These old royal families and aristocratic forces believed that it was the influx of Eastern immigrants that encouraged the arrogance of the democratic faction at that time, which led to the bloody and ruthless democratic revolution a hundred years ago."

"Hmph~" Ryan sneered and shook his head. "It seems that the situation within the Republic is still very chaotic. President Lock Smith's desperate bet failed this time, and his re-election may not be hopeless."

Samuel Locksmith obviously wanted to take this offense against Close Bell as a bet.

He sent all the troops he could mobilize in a short time, and took advantage of the end of the Imperial Civil War and launched the attack when Closberg was not firmly established.

If there were no Ai, the two cavalry gods of Cang arrived in time, and perhaps the empire's unsolicited rule in Crossbel may be really shaken.

Later, he secretly won over the Republican faction and independent faction of Closberg by means of joining the country, and with the internal and external forces, he would inevitably have a great impact on the empire's defense line.

"Li Cao...that guy should have been thinking about the situation before," he said.

Ryan narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a cold tone, "If the Republic has the advantage on the battlefield, he should be the first to respond to Locksmith's call and contribute to the Republic's plan."

Lixia smiled bitterly and shook her head, "I think so too. That person obviously has no sense of integrity. He will turn to the other side if he is beneficial to him."

“Well.”

With a gentle Lixia beside her gently, Lane said confidently, "No matter what kind of twists and turns he has, it will be of no use under the premise that the empire is controlling the overall situation now. If he really does what he said, it would be fine, otherwise..."

...

Early the next morning, Ryan left Lisha and Rosai, who was still gnawing on snacks, at the Welcoming Hotel, and took a boat across Lake Elm alone to the International Conference Center on the 35th floor of Orchid Tower.

The state assembly led by Speaker McDowell is already waiting for his arrival here. When he sees Ryan, a complicated look flashed in the old Speaker's eyes.

Although the old Speaker, who has been in politics for a long time, Ryan still noticed his change in his eyes. At the same time, Ellie, dressed in a secretary's formal outfit behind Speaker McDowell, also attracted his attention.

'It seems that the support department should be temporarily disbanded and distributed to various positions that require them to work.'

Ellie's attitude was obviously not very friendly. Although she tried hard to control her movements, the occasional glaring at Ryan made someone who was guilty smile bitterly.

"Cough... everyone."

Ryan temporarily ignored Ellie's stare, put his attitude on the main position, and supported the conference table with both hands to express his attitude first.

"I know that many of you have unacceptable occupation of the empire, but this is the price that Closberg would inevitably pay when he took the initiative to provoke Erebonia."
Chapter completed!