In August, Vared's trial entered its last month. Compared to Anne Vared's life who was next door, every day, can be described as "stubborn". It is completely different from the previous month's collapse and the verge of an outbreak. He seems to have become accustomed to this kind of life. Everyone who sees Vared will be moved by the indifference and detachment of this vampire who is about to become Count Castein.

"I seem to understand why my seniors set up this trial." Once again, when Tracy couldn't stand the loneliness and ran over to see him on holidays, Vared smiled calmly and said to his former tutor and current lover:

"This feeling is very good. I understand it this way: if we can overcome and overcome the instinct of longing for blood, then what else can be done in this world that we cannot do? You see, we want to rise and revive Sylvania. What is the most important and fundamental of this? It is faith. It is firm belief and self-confidence to overcome everything. And this is what I have obtained in this trial."

Vared's face was indifferent and a smile on the corner of his mouth made Trish feel very impressed. When she was doing this trial, she felt as if she was tortured. She counted her days by fingers day by day. She just wanted time to pass quickly. How could she have any spare time to think about these questions?

"If you think this way, I'll feel at ease." Trish stretched out his hand and held Valed's hand through the iron railing. It was a pair of cold, slightly trembling, soft as if boneless hands. Although Valed's mental state was pretty good, the long-term loss of blood to replenish his magic still affected his body.

"Yes, at the beginning, I just regarded this trial as a trouble... I have been here for two months. I've been a little bored. Tell me what happened outside in the past two months." Vared said.

"Well." Trish nodded, and then said, "First of all, it's the inside of Silvania. Of course, the first thing is yours. Whether it's the Kastein family, or the other Ramiya, Nirakochi and Abe Hracin, all the tribesmen are very concerned about your situation. This is the letter they wrote to you."

Next, Trish opened her subspace and poured out thousands of letters from the subspace. They piled up like a hill at once, which surprised Valed.

"It's really...thank you everyone." Valed was indeed a little moved when he looked at the pile of letters.

"This is a routine. Whenever a tribe is adult, unless the distance is too far and you are training outside so you don't know the news. Otherwise, you will write a letter." Trish said.

"It's quite humane. Not bad." Vared nodded and pulled the letter into his prison: "After a while, I will write the reply."

Tracy nodded, and then talked about the second thing: "The next is the northern part of Sylvania. Our territory bordering the Dwarves Kingdom. Before, because of your conquest of the prince's leadership, the dwarves carried out a military mobilization and increased their troops in the border areas. Do you still remember?"

"Yeah, I remember." Vared nodded.

"Our Kastein family occupies one-third of this border, and the rest are the Nirakochi family. Madame Windsor and the Earl of Nyrakochi jointly sent envoys to the Dwarves Kingdom, hoping to resolve the dispute peacefully. But the supreme dwarves Thorin Grudbert asked us to cede a piece of land rich in black iron ore, iron ore and copper mines on the border."

"Tsk..." Valed frowned after hearing the news. These dwarves are really good at picking things. And they are so dark that they are astonished as soon as they take action.

"As far as I know, the metal minerals produced in that area are of great significance not only to the Earl Castein, but also to other families. Where are the ores of high quality and strategic value are very high. Is that true?" Vared asked.

"Yes. Copper and iron ore are important strategic resources, and that black iron ore is the top priority." Trish said worriedly: "But what should we do if the dwarves use this as an excuse to start a war against us?"

"They dare not!" Vared snorted: "Since the rise of humans and the elves retreated to Usuan, the dwarves have been on the decline.

Four thousand years ago, they withdrew from the Sigma Empire, three thousand years ago, and signed a truce treaty with Skief, giving up the northern territory. One thousand years ago, all colonies in the central waters were abandoned. Five hundred years ago, and the relationship with the Chaos Dwarves in the northern mountains was cut off. Until now... they only guarded the strongholds of the endless mountains, mountain fortresses and underground cities. That's all.

They faced the invasion of the Scarvens and the invasion of the green-skinned. The Chaos Dwarves in the north also wanted to fight back at all times. They were attacked from all sides. Even if they defended against their opponents with a complete defensive attitude, it would be difficult to maintain, let alone attack."

"So, will we directly reject their request?" Trish continued.

"Well... it's not appropriate. These dwarves are too stubborn, too vengeful, and do not know how to adapt or take a step back. If they really get angry, they will probably launch an attack regardless of the situation. This level must be grasped well. It is very important to make them give up their ambitions and not anger them. "Vared said this.

"It seems very difficult to say that." Trish said in a little confused.

"Indeed... Maybe after the trial, I should go north." Vared thought for a while, and said a little bit leisurely and fascinated: "I heard that some peaks in the northern mountains are towering into the clouds, and the snow on them does not melt all year round. The dwarves dig up these mountains and use them as bases and fortresses. The scene of hollowing out the entire mountain and building armed forces, I really want to see it with my own eyes."

"Are you interested in that?" Tracy asked.

"It's mainly their steam power technology, as well as forging technology and black powder weapon technology." Vared shrugged: "After all, the dwarf is the country with the strongest technological power in the world. In a sense, this kind of power is even surpassing humans."

"Is that right?" Tracy seemed to be indifferent to those who were powerful or not. Seeing her appearance, Vared gave up and continued to talk about this issue. Speaking of which, although the vampires can be considered martial, perhaps it is a gender issue? Among the girls Vared knew, there were not many who liked war. Even the serious attitude of those female officers towards war was mostly out of their positions and sense of responsibility.

If you insist on saying that among the female characters Valed knew, there is probably only Anne who likes this. But at this moment, Anne was yelling next door. She would definitely not get any response when talking to her.

"The next thing is the last thing," Trish said, and took out another letter from his pocket to Valed: "This is the reply from the Sigma Emperor Magnus. In addition, last month, Prince Rick led a message to several princes around the Principal of Ive, asking whether they should dispatch an army to the Principal of Ive to help stabilize the situation."

"It turns out to be like this?!" Valed was a little surprised. After he tore open the envelope and saw the contents in the letter, his surprise expanded at least twice.

"I really underestimated this Emperor! Unexpectedly, he could use such an unscrupulous way to do things!"

It clearly states:

If you are really willing to express your harmlessness to me, even the so-called "vassals' loyalty to the monarch", then please add the army at the Black Fire Pass and even make an offensive posture. Using this as a credential, I will seriously consider your request and your status.

Even if you are willing to give up your heresy worship of the vampire itself and convert to the Sigma Church, I can consider reintroducing you and even Sylvania into the ranks of the imperial princes.

Except for the bullshit behind, the fools didn't believe it, and the promise was empty-handed, the first half was a heroic face. Combined with what Trish said before, the emperor asked the princes about entering the Principality of Ivy. Then the answer was about to come out.

The princes around it will naturally be unhappy about the fertile land that was involved in the Principality of Ive. However, when they find that vampire heresy seems to have the intention to continue to invade this land, they will fall into weighing the pros and cons and will not be able to take any action in a short period of time.

And at this time, the Emperor of the Sigma Empire stepped forward and stood in the front line of facing heretic vampires. He had a fucking face. Magnus had a good plan, and he completely used the gun envoy to Vared and even Sylvania.

"Ha..." Vared snorted coldly, and began to think about how to face Magnus' wishful thinking. It is definitely not possible to resist. He is also counting on maintaining a balance with Magnus. Joining the Empire is not a matter of anything. If the Empire can open its borders and lift the economic blockade of Sylvania, then he will really thank the emperor for his grace...

Seeing Valed frown and thinking carefully, Trish looked at it for a while, and seemed to be fascinated. When she came to her senses, Valed was still frowning and thinking carefully. She couldn't help but sigh secretly, complaining that the family, country and the world had cheated her love... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my greatest motivation.)
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