Chapter 1595
The Emperor of Viser!
Chapter 1595 The Emperor of Viser!
Mars, the capital of the Versailles Empire, in the Hall of Audience.
"Your Majesty, it is a great pleasure to see that you have recovered your health!"
Granted the right to use ALDNOAH, Count Kurteau, one of the 37 Mars Orbiter Knights, respectfully bowed to Rayleighalia Verse Lebasser, the first emperor of the Verse Empire.
(Kuruteo)
"Hmm, is this Kuruteo? How have you been lately? I've been receiving treatment and haven't been able to keep up with the outside world."
(Religaria Versailles Lebasser)
"Yes! The disaster caused by the recent dimensional quake has been largely contained. Although the Empire is facing some food shortages, the problem can be resolved in a short time. In addition, as per His Majesty's orders before receiving treatment, we have completed the debugging of the hyperspace gate, restoring it to its original state, and it is ready for activation next time."
Count Kurteau is the most loyal Martian Knight among the 37 families of Martian Orbital Knights.
In the original timeline, it was during the escort of Aseiram Verse Eliosya, the future heir of the Martian Empire, to Earth that, after the attack, they were incited by the Martian Knights with ulterior motives to launch an attack on Earth under the pretext of avenging Aseiram.
Ultimately, upon learning that Asheilam was still alive, he attempted to rescue her but was assassinated by a malicious individual and died on the spot.
This shows that the first emperor of Viser, Rayleigh, trusted Kruto, the Martian knight, very much.
"Hmm, judging from the timing, we should be activating the hyperspace gate around now. Also, have our allies on Earth made any moves lately?"
After a moment of contemplation, Religaria asked again.
"Yes, Your Majesty. The Holy Britannian Empire recently issued a declaration of surrender, demanding that all nations on Earth submit to the Holy Britannian Empire within one month, or face judgment from the Holy Britannian Empire."
When Kurteau spoke of the Holy Britannian Empire, a hint of surprise inevitably crossed his face.
Because he knew that the Earth where the Holy Britannian Empire was located was a planet with a great many forces and a situation so complex that it was impossible to sort things out in a short time.
Faced with this situation, the emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire dared to issue a public declaration of surrender and prepared to launch a large-scale war, making the already complex situation even more chaotic and even out of control.
"A declaration of surrender?"
Religaria fell into deep thought again. Kurteo, standing below, did not urge him but stood there quietly waiting.
After a long silence, Religaria spoke slowly.
"Very well! Let's proceed according to the original plan! Count Kurteau, notify the other knights to gather all their forces. When the time comes, we will return to Earth to avenge my deceased son, Gilzelia, the second emperor of the Versailles Empire!"
After saying this, Religaria sighed deeply, raised his hand and gently pressed it against his heart, feeling his heart become strong and powerful again.
"Perhaps this is why my withered body has regained its vitality!"
"Yes! Your Majesty."
When the silence fell and only Religaria remained in the audience, the old man, who had been bedridden due to illness but had later been forced to step forward again to preside over the empire and stabilize the situation after the death of the second Emperor of Viser, slowly exhaled.
His gradually regaining vitality freed him from the helplessness of lying in bed waiting for that moment to arrive, but the price of this vitality was not something an ordinary person could bear.
In order to obtain the vitality that could revive this withered body, Religalia staked everything in the empire and made a deal with an unknown force known as the Ghost Faces. Ultimately, under their guidance, he reached an alliance agreement with the Holy Britannian Empire to advance and retreat together.
This was not for territorial expansion or resource plunder, but simply because the Earth Federation (ALDNOAH World), which, like the Versace Empire, came from the same home world, had merged into the Earth Federation (UC World) on that super-Earth and become one of them.
This is absolutely cowardly!
Religaria didn't want to investigate Gilzelia's death too much.
Because when Gilzelia ascended the throne of the Viser Empire, he became obsessed with the powerful force brought by the ALDNOAH device, which already sealed his fate.
However, after the dimensional quake, the Earth Alliance (ALDNOAH) did not hesitate to join the Earth Federation (UC World) and become its lackey!
So cowardly, so weak!
This enraged Religaria, who had been given a new lease on life!
What makes Religaria feel even more sorry for Gilzel, who spared no effort to launch an attack on Earth back then!
Poor Gilzel never understood until his death that the opponent he had faced was such a cowardly insect!
Religaria's face turned pale, and his breathing became rapid.
"His Majesty!"
The attendant who had been standing quietly to the side quickly stepped forward to check on the situation.
"It's nothing! It's just a temporary rush of blood to the head!"
Religalia pushed the servant aside and asked, "What is my granddaughter Asheila doing now?"
The attendant stepped back half a step and bowed.
"Her Highness is currently engrossed in her studies for the day. Judging by the time, she should have finished by now."
"Really? Have someone inform them that I would like to have dinner with my granddaughter today."
"Yes! Your Majesty."
Somewhere in the palace.
Having completed her studies, Asheilam strolled through her room, filled with longing as she thought about things related to Earth.
"Earth, the birthplace of humankind..."
Born and raised on Mars, Asheram could only learn about and imagine everything about Earth through books and the descriptions of Slaine Troyet, a servant of Count Kuruteo from Earth.
Beside the princess, who was strolling in a reverie, her servant Slaine Troyet watched her every move in silence.
(Sraine Troyet)
"Yes, Slaine. If I had the chance, I would love to see the sights of Earth for myself."
"Uh...yes."
Slaine was momentarily at a loss for words when faced with this rather naive and innocent princess.
Because, during this time, Slaine, as Count Kuruteo's servant, had seen and sensed an unusual atmosphere.
The entire Versailles Empire seems to be preparing for something big.
Most of the Mars orbiters who went out on missions have returned without anyone noticing.
Such a stance likely indicates that the entire nation is about to launch an attack on a certain target.
And this goal may be the Earth that Princess Asheilam wants to see with her own eyes.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.
"Princess Asheilam. So you've been here!"
Count Kuruteo stood at the door, bowed to Asheyram, and then casually said something.
"I just came from His Majesty's side. His Majesty has been in good health lately, and I think he would like to see Your Highness."
"Oh? Is that so? Has Grandpa recovered? Very well! Count Kurteau, I shall take my leave now!"
Count Kuruteo stepped back, making way for Asheyram, and watched him leave.
"Oh, by the way! Slaine, see you tomorrow!"
Asheyram suddenly stopped and chuckled as he spoke to Slaine.
"Yes, Your Highness! See you tomorrow!"
Asheram's footsteps faded into the distance, but Slaine was shrouded in a shadow.
It is Count Kuruteo.
He has always opposed Asheilam having too much contact with Slaine, so he's probably going to get beaten up again today.
However, Count Kuruteo did not attack him, but instead looked down at him.
"Slaine Troyet. Now is the time for you to pledge your loyalty to the Viser Empire and to His Majesty the Emperor! The opening of the hyperspace gate requires your contribution!!"
(End of this chapter)