In the Name of Empress-Chapter 504 - 325: The Empress’s Concerns (Part 5)
She took a bracelet from her pocket and personally put it on the stunned Angelina.
"Don’t take it off, and communicate with it often."
After a brief consideration, she took down the dagger she carried and solemnly said:
"This Frost Gaze represents my authority. If anyone disobeys, you can use this sword to execute them. When to draw the sword, is up to you."
As she returned to the throne amidst everyone’s astonishment, Sofia showed a slight smile, raised her right hand to draw attention, and softly asked:
"Is there anything else?"
The hall fell silent, and Borisov was the first to react, though his face looked somewhat unpleasant.
According to the Empress’s orders, he, the Prime Minister, now had to follow Angelina’s commands.
Although he didn’t think the Empress’s deputy would dare draw the sword on him, Angelina was different.
She was stubborn enough to challenge even the Empress’s authority; what was killing a Minister in her eyes?
Borisov’s face, already sullen, looked even worse.
Even though he was displeased, the work had to continue, and failing to report intelligence would be negligence.
A bit dejected, he continued to report to the Empress.
The second country to disappear was the Oden Kingdom.
Empress Sylph personally led an army of 180,000 to conquer the Oden Kingdom, quickly surrounding its capital with the close cooperation of the navy and army.
People thought this would be a protracted and brutal war of attrition, yet the Siren’s Song changed the course of the battle.
The Sea Demon Munina and Empress Sylph sang together, causing the front city walls to fall into a triple effect of charm, chaos, and sorrow.
The Sussex army took the opportunity to break through the city gates and enter the city.
Although the inner city was still in the hands of King Oden, Sven the Seventh, he had long lost the will to fight.
His courage had been completely drained in the wars years ago.
Holding the inner city could allow for a staunch defense, but without external aid, defeat was inevitable sooner or later.
Rather than waiting to be captured when supplies ran out, it was better to surrender early and seek leniency.
The result of surrendering was the downfall of the Oden Kingdom, with Sven the Seventh being demoted to a Duke and relocated to the Weimar Region.
Just days before the fall of the Oden Kingdom, the Weimar Federation became the first to surrender.
The Weimar Federation collapsed under the wild onslaught of the Jin Yuan Kingdom’s forces.
Christine’s command artistry reached its peak, slicing through several lines of Weimar Federation defenses with surgical precision, reaching the capital before reinforcements could shore up defenses.
Had the Weimar Federation had the resolve to resist and defended the capital while waiting for reinforcements, maybe they could have held out for months, but the merchants and politicians of the Weimar Federation lacked such courage.
They surrendered with grim faces, declaring the extinction of the Weimar Federation.
Five provinces were annexed into the Jin Yuan Kingdom, and three provinces into the so-called Mediator Sussex Empire.
In this way, combined with the four provinces recently taken from the Oden Kingdom, the number of provinces the Sussex Empire acquired overseas increased to eleven.
In just three years, the Empire expanded to acquire eight overseas provinces (originally having three), propelling the prestige of Sylph and Roland to its peak.
Within the Sussex Empire, the fighting spirit was high, with numerous enthusiastic youths and industrial workers signing up to join the military.
After reading all this information, Borisov felt somewhat deflated.
He never dreamed that in this race to annex small nations, the Vladimir Empire would actually lose to the Sussex Empire, which was not known for land battles.
After the report, he habitually sought instructions from Sofia on subsequent policies.
However, this time, Sofia did not give direct instructions but calmly said:
"Regarding the national affairs, you all should discuss them with Angelina. Do not come to disturb me unless there are important matters."
"Your Majesty..."
Though a bit troubled, Prime Minister Borisov stubbornly questioned, "Are you abandoning us?"
Sofia’s gaze drifted into the distance, and she slowly said, "Of course not."
"Everyone, continue the attack according to the set plans. On the day of the decisive battle, I will personally sweep away any obstacles. This world needs a new order, an order we will establish."
Borisov and the other ministers breathed a sigh of relief.
Their greatest fear was that Sofia would completely let go of the government.
As long as she was willing to lead the Empire forward, nothing else mattered.
What’s the big deal about entrusting Angelina with power?
After all, she’s the Empress’s sister. If an elder sister lazes while a younger sister helps manage things, what’s the issue?
In any case, the Empress is wise!
Concluding the report, Borisov and the others bowed and left Sofia.
Angelina did not leave; she stayed, restless and anxious.
She still didn’t understand many things and had to ask the Empress face-to-face for instructions.
Once the ministers dispersed, Sofia turned her gaze to Angelina and calmly said:
"I know you have many questions, but I’ll only answer two. Cherish the opportunity."
Angelina’s mind raced, and she finally made her choice, "Your Majesty, where is the predetermined site of the decisive battle?"
"White Mountain."
"Why?" Angelina asked with some confusion.
"Is this counted as the second question? If not, I refuse to answer."
Angelina quickly shook her head and gritted her teeth as she asked the second question, "Your Majesty, am I really your sister as the rumors say?"
"Leave!"
Sofia suddenly raised her voice, expelling Angelina.
She didn’t want to answer because she didn’t know either; she only found out later that she wasn’t even her father’s biological daughter, which is why she was used as a political pawn.
