Warhammer: Return of the Dragon.

"So Snorri, did you hear William's request? I never said I wanted to interfere in the internal affairs of the empire. Facts have proven that Marienburg's independence is a threat to the empire.

If the High Court had any respect for the ancient sacred covenant, it should have helped the empire overcome this difficulty."

Imrick was not going to handle this matter personally. At this stage, getting entangled in some minor details would only make him look down on his status.

Can the dwarves sit back and watch the political situation in the empire? Of course they can, but they can't do that.

The split of Marienburg, while beneficial to the Council, was a severe blow to the Empire.

At the invitation of the von Holswig-Schlistin family of Reich, naturally someone would interpret the scriptures for the interveners.

How can such a small matter as interfering in internal affairs be compared to the loss of a large amount of gold coins from their hands? The electors still know the difference between real interests and slogans.

Now the dwarves have only two choices: to personally take action as a backer of the von Holswig Schlistin family, or to put pressure on the Elector's Council according to the Holy Covenant.

The Kingdom of Mountains has signed an alliance with the Empire. Without Westland's Empire, can it still be called an empire?

Otherwise, he could only watch Imrik, under the banner of the Great Crusade Savior, unable to bear to see the empire ruled by his old friend fall into division, and using various means to force the electors to quickly pass the impeachment bill.

As a special envoy, Snorri had obviously considered this possibility, but he did not expect that the person Imrik nominated would be William, the Elector who was highly respected in the empire.

After a long while, Snorri still found it difficult to make such an important decision. This would break the rules between the dwarves and the empire for thousands of years and interfere with the selection of the emperor.

Just like a human suddenly interrupted after King Erikson died and said, I don’t think Thorgrim is good enough. Real dwarves should follow the example of Algrim, the real man, the son of Grungni and Grimnir.

Snorri posed a question: "Phoenix King, if someone were to suggest in Ulthuan that your kingship was the product of conspiracy and subterfuge, what would Caledor do?"

“I will kill all those who raise such opinions. Kingship has never been a sacred and noble concept. Hidden behind the glorious and majestic figure are countless sacrifices and cries.

As many people are willing to sacrifice for the throne as there are people who want to refute it... I don't care about the opinions of the weak. Since becoming the Phoenix King can make the elves better, why should I be falsely humble? "

"That makes sense." William agreed. The political situation in the empire was by no means simpler than that in Ulthuan. It was said that elves were political creatures, but their long life span meant that they would not act too harshly.

But a conspiracy of the empire is enough to plunge the entire family into irretrievable disaster.

Just like Marienburg, who tricked Magnus into obtaining the autonomy of Westerland by using the interests of the empire as an excuse, but this was only to satisfy his desire for independence.

If this plan fails and they are unable to resist external interference, the consequences for the ten major families will be disastrous.

Snorri had no choice but to give him one day. If the High Court agreed to this matter, he would assist the von Holswig Schlistin family in exerting pressure on the Electoral Council to restore the political stability of the empire as soon as possible.

After the dwarf prince left, William's expression changed, and he said to Imrick seriously: "Your Majesty, I need to tell you some bad news... In order to deal with your arrival, the Marienburg Council has hired a large number of elite warriors in the Southern Kingdom.

If the number of elves coming to the Old World is insufficient, you should seek help from some knights for safety reasons." "Do you think the Marienburg Council dares to attack me?" Imrick smiled contemptuously, which seemed like a fantasy.

Independence can be said to be a matter of political inclination, and executing a few leaders would be fine, but if Marienburg dares to take action against the elven monarch, the matter can be a big deal or a small one.

If Marienburg is still under the rule of the Empire, it would be a provocation by humans to the Phoenix Court and a suitable declaration of war.

If they secede from the Empire, it would be even better. The Phoenix Court would simply send troops to occupy the richest port city in the Old World, and the Elector's Council would not dare to say a word.

But think about it, this kind of thing is really possible. If the Council has realized that the possibility of a referendum for independence has disappeared, it is very likely to adopt a mentality of fighting to the death.

Killing the Elector is useless, as it will only give other lords an excuse to gain benefits from Marienburg. However, if it provokes conflict between the Empire and the Phoenix Court, the friendly relations built up over the years will be wasted.

But in another possibility, Imrick doubted whether the mercenaries could break through the line of the Flame Knights.

The guards entering Marienburg this time were only sixty Flame Knights... Of course, Imrick thought it would be okay to leave without a single one.

However, after listening to William's request, Imrick agreed to it: "Let's go to the Cheetah Knights. I prefer these guys with high military discipline. They can bring me different surprises every time."

William nodded and found the knight of the Chaos Warlord, who was the Cheetah, the fastest knight in the Empire.

The Cheetah Knights at the Chapel of Carron have been personally commended by the Phoenix King and are considered an indispensable and outstanding force in the Human Empire, and have continued to prove their worth since the Great Crusade.

That promise is still valid. Although Cheetah did not immediately ask the Phoenix Court to fulfill it, Ulthuan has sent a commissioner to liaise with the Knights. The Tal Windwhistle City Legion stationed in the Laurent Forest has signed an agreement with the Cheetah Knights, and the two sides will engage in frequent exchanges of tactics, personnel, skills, and intelligence.

This made many people very envious. The Cheetah Knights who lacked the support of the church could also enjoy the resources. It should be noted that they also signed a long-term military employment agreement with the Angrande clan and the Renaissance Expeditionary Force led by Tiemei, which meant they took advantage of both sides.

The Elector hesitated for a while and made an unwelcome request: "Phoenix King, Reikland intends to form a knight group... only obey the emperor's orders. We all know that the elven knights are the best warriors in the world."

"name?"

"Rick Guard."

"Very good. I, Imrick, will invest in your project."

How could Imrik not be interested in a legendary army that accompanied Emperor Karl from the Autumn of Altdorf to the Last War of Sigmar and Archaon?

Speaking of the legendary experience of the Reik Guard, it is no less impressive than that of the old knight orders such as the White Wolf. In the more than 100 years of history, countless brilliant victories have undoubtedly shown that it is the backbone of the empire.

As for how a mortal army can stand firm until the end of destruction, Imrik is looking forward to it and is willing to personally witness its growth. (End of this chapter)