Miss Wang Weina, even your cousin won't do!

Miss Wang Weina, even your cousin won't do!

Author: Sandao

Introduction:

Since becoming the Prince of Wales, Wayne has recently noticed that his sister Vina's gaze towards him has become increasingly strange!

"Vina, can you stop looking at me like that?"

"What's wrong, bro?"

"I'm your brother!"

"The watch!"

"Blood is thicker than water!"

(Please stop criticizing, I'm bad at writing author biographies, content comes first.)

Victoria

A note at the beginning: all the settings in this book apply only to this book and have no necessary connection to the background of the Arknights game. If there is any overlap, consider myself amazing. Therefore, I reject all setting police, time police, time police, and nested police!

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Victoria is located in the western part of Terra, north of Kazdel, west of Ursus, Casimir, and Letania, and east of Columbia and Sargon. It consists of sixteen large mobile city-states (such as first-tier cities like Lungmen) and dozens of small mobile cities (similar to third-tier cities, mostly county towns). It currently operates under a system of noble fiefdoms, and its capital is Lontinim, which possesses the Unbreakable City (a city that has never been conquered since its construction).

Victoria is divided into two eras: the first era, the ancient era ruled by the "Red Dragon" Drak, and the second era, the modern era, ruled by the Aslan, Griffin, and Unicorn families. After the Red Dragon Drak's rule was overthrown by the first Aslan royal family, their remaining descendants hid in the dense forests of northern Victoria, recuperating and waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback.

After the Aslan royal family ascended the throne, they experienced three major changes.

The first invasion was launched by the Khan who ruled the land of Ursus, who invaded the entire Terran continent and destroyed Gaul, the former leader of Terran civilization. Most of the griffon race who went to help Gaul were killed in battle, a few were captured and taken to Ursus, and very few members remained.

The second time was when the unicorn clan chief, the guardian deity of the clock tower, announced that the unicorn clan would withdraw from the ruling class and become the guardian deity of Victoria. From then on, the succession of the throne, which was originally agreed upon by the three families, was completely changed to the hereditary succession of the Aslan royal family.

The third instance occurred after the death of the previous emperor, Andrew Bruce (Vina's father), when the King of the North broke with hereditary tradition, launched the Wars of the Roses, conquered Londinium, and usurped the throne. From then on, Londinium changed from "a city that had never been conquered since its founding" to "a city that had never been conquered by foreign forces since its founding."

According to the existing timeline, Wayne traveled to the eve of the Kazdel Civil War, when Theresa was alive, the Tower of Babel had been built, Rhodes Island had not yet been established, and Vina was still in the Glasgow Gang in the Londinium slum.

After the King of the North usurped the throne, his regime was unstable. The Lateran religion took advantage of the situation and helped the King of the North stabilize the domestic politics in the name of religion. The King of the North was willing but unable to do so. He could only use the Lateran to stabilize the country while suppressing the churches and monasteries that sprang up in various places. However, he was unable to expel the Lateran religion from Victoria again.

Laterano, dissatisfied with the King in the North's hypocritical behavior, persuaded Wayne to plot his father's murder. The plan succeeded, the King in the North died, and Wayne ascended to the throne. (Time travel point)

Victoria's sphere of influence currently includes parts of Gaul, and the original Victoria region was basically equivalent to England during the Hundred Years' War.

Terra's current strength ranking: After Ursus and Great Flame, it ranks third, and is being chased by the newly independent Columbia, and may be surpassed.

Major military units: Unicorn (special forces), Royal Army (standing army in steam armor), Northern Red Dragon Faction (lurking). Noble conscripts (cannon fodder).

Chapter 1 Holy crap, my uncles' party has come to pick me up and take me home?

“My child, when you were born, the thousand clock towers of Victoria chimed your name in unison.”

“My child, I am proud to watch you grow up day by day and become the embodiment of justice.”

"You must remember that we have always ruled this country with wisdom and strength."

"I also believe that you will use your powerful strength carefully."

"But the real victory, my child, is to inspire your people to dispel despair and lead them toward hope."

"I tell you this because one day, my life will come to an end, and you will be crowned king!"

"above."

Wayne finished reading the letter in his hand and looked at the blonde girl in front of him who was sucking on a lollipop. The girl's eyes widened in shock, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, dripping onto her ample chest and soaking her somewhat tight white avant-garde vest.

In just a few minutes, she went through a rollercoaster of emotions: indifference, doubt, shock, and感动 (moved/touched). These fluctuations didn't stop her from thinking, but judging from the deep affection between the lines, the unique form of address, and the somewhat childish narrative style, the letter was undoubtedly from her father, the Emperor.

—The Great King Victoria, Conqueror of Gaul, Promoter of the Originium-Steam Revolution, Great Pioneer, Lion of the Clock Tower—Andrew Bruce.

And the recipient of this letter was none other than himself, his daughter—Vina Bruce, a legitimate daughter of the Victorian Aslan royal family.

Looking back, when her father passed away, her uncle in the North, in order to seize the throne that should have belonged to Vina, instigated the rebellion that Victorian historians recorded as the Wars of the Roses. Vina, who was completely unprepared, was caught off guard and even Londinium fell into her uncle's hands. She was forced to flee the palace and wander the streets, seeking another opportunity to make a comeback. Five years have passed since then!

Five years. Do you know how I spent these five years?

He dared not appear in formal occasions, nor did he dare to find a proper job on Bell Street. He could only live in the dirty and chaotic slums, barely surviving by engaging in illegal gang activities.

Three years later, and then another three years later, she had become the leader of the Glasgow Gang, and the decree, which was five years overdue, finally arrived before Vina.

The injustice has been avenged, and the great vengeance has been vindicated!

When I get back, the first thing I'll do is move the palace to the North, take over my uncle's mansion, and send him to the slums to live for five years!

Furthermore, he should bestow great titles and rewards upon his ministers, especially Indra and Gawain.

My father once said that the best way to win people's hearts is to give rewards, but Victoria doesn't have money. The best way is to issue a title with an empty promise.

Vina knew Indra and the others' capabilities; they were barely able to manage a gang, let alone become powerful knights. They might just bring misery to their jurisdiction within days.

Fortunately, the emperor had left a backup plan back then.

In order to raise funds for the conquest of Gaul, the Emperor specially established the title of Honorary Knight. As long as the donation reached a certain amount, one could be awarded an Honorary Knight medal. This title could not be inherited, and the privileges were very limited, similar to the donation of official positions in the Great Yan Dynasty. One could not bow to officials or kneel in court.

When I get back, I'll first bestow an honorary knighthood upon my good sisters! Although their abilities are limited, they are still friends who have gone through thick and thin together. Vina knows that if she becomes rich and powerful, she should not forget them.

Having already made up her mind, Vina looked at the boy in front of her who was about the same age as her.

The boy named Wayne was also an Aslan. If nothing unexpected happened, he should be a relative of his, a member of a branch of the royal family. He was handsome and had an extraordinary bearing. His brows subtly reflected the spirit of his father, making him the type to leave a very good first impression.

This messenger was the first Aslan relative he had been able to speak with in all these years, and he would have to reward her once he made a comeback.

What's this called? Yes, a loyal subject who serves the emperor!

We definitely can't bestow an honorary knighthood upon him; we need to retain some of his prestige. It wouldn't be appropriate to bestow too many titles at once. So let's give him some gold coins and make him a minor official.

Hmm, looking closely, he's really handsome!

Let's just make him my messenger!

Vina thought: Although the royal family had already sent her a will, meaning her uncle was probably already in power, as the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Her uncle had managed Victoria for five years and served as the Governor of the North his entire life; his reputation and power were undoubtedly immense. Although it's true that when a tree falls, the monkeys scatter, and when a wall collapses, everyone pushes it down, the possibility that some loyal followers hadn't given up could not be ruled out. Sending her a message at this time was undoubtedly a great risk. Wayne was so young, yet he dared to come alone; his courage was certainly extraordinary. Letting him be her messenger now, and cultivating him into a trusted confidant in the future, might just make him her staunch ally and a pillar of support.

With Wayne's identity settled, Vina took a deep breath to calm her excitement. When she opened her eyes, she was already in the zone.

“I am so glad that my father and the royal family have not forgotten me. Thank you for the secret letter you sent, Wayne. I will remember this kindness.”

"Now, let's go back to the Iron Palace. The coronation can be postponed for two days. I still have many things to explain to my friends."

Vina turned her head and gave Indra, Gawain, and the others behind her an elegant smile. Although it seemed a bit out of place with her somewhat dirty clothes and tear-streaked face, it couldn't hide her innate nobility.

After giving her friend a satisfied look at his surprised face, Vina turned to look at Wayne, who was breathing a sigh of relief, and nodded slightly.

"Let's go."

Wayne breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought it would take a lot of effort, but it was so simple."

"I'm sorry you've suffered these past years, but it's alright. Everything will be better after I ascend the throne."

"What's with that expression? Oh, it's okay, don't worry. As you said, the coronation ceremony can be postponed until you've explained things to your friends. I can wait for you."

Wayne held Vina's cold little hand tightly and said happily:

"Welcome home, Vina. Let me introduce myself. I'm your brother, Wayne Bruce."

"my brother?"

Vina was taken aback. Just as she was about to search her memory for when her father had gotten involved with other women and given her an older brother, Wayne gently patted her shoulder and interrupted her with a smile.

"The watch!"

Miss Lion King was taken aback, sorted out her seniority, and trembled all over.

Holy crap, it's the uncles' faction!

Chapter Two: The Party's leadership is as clear as the sky!

Victoria, Lentinium, noon: fresh air, level 1 wind, good visibility.

The dark Iron Palace stands atop a hill in the heart of Lentinium. A blend of Gallo, Gothic, and Letanian architectural styles, the palace is filled with the symmetrical beauty and intricate details of Western architecture. From the central Big Ben clock tower, which signals the time to all of Lentinium's residents, a ring radiates outwards. The outermost ring consists of rows of towers and spires, while the outermost layer is the residence of the Aslan royal family, used to receive Lentinium's municipal officials—a luxurious palace radiating platinum light.

Miss Vina stood before this palace with mixed feelings.

The palace looked exactly as she knew it. For a century, the Aslan royal family had ruled Londinium, and this palace had remained exactly as it was. Even her rebellious uncle, who had defied all conventions and usurped the throne, hadn't altered a single brick or tile. Vina had grown up here, and naturally, she was intimately familiar with every corridor, every door, and every set of furniture.

Ten minutes ago, Vina would have stepped into the palace gates with great joy and her head held high, but now...

The little lion queen glanced furtively at the boy beside her, who was a head taller than her, but their eyes met unexpectedly.

Wayne squinted, trying to put on a friendly smile, and asked:

"What's wrong, Your Highness Vina?"

"........"

"Don't be afraid. You can tell me if anything is wrong. I'm your older brother."

“Table…table!” Vina retorted.

"So what? Blood is thicker than water!"

Vina hesitated for a moment.

She had already arrived at the palace's main gate. Logically speaking, she had already been discovered by the secret agents, and even if she wanted to leave, her hiding place and the friends she had made over the years had been exposed to them. She was like a player in a game before an update, with the despicable secret agents having spoiled everything. Under these circumstances, it was impossible for her to run away. Although Vina was poor, her will was not weak! Although she was physically disabled... no, she wasn't physically disabled, but her will was strong!

Moreover, even if she weren't Vina, but as the legitimate heir to the Aslan royal family, she wouldn't allow herself to escape from this palace in such a sorry state a second time. Even if she were to be wiped out by her uncle's faction, she would still demonstrate the courage and tenacity of being the daughter of the emperor and the princess of Aslan!

Her gaze fell on Wayne in front of her.

The most urgent task is to determine the stance of the "older brother" in front of us.

Under normal circumstances, Wayne, as his uncle's son and the first heir of the puppet dynasty, would have first told his father to bring his trusted men to the slums to arrest him after discovering his whereabouts, rather than risking everything to go alone.

Even if Wayne, relying on his arrogance, came alone, he would have no reason to reveal his identity to me right away. Not only would that alert him, but it might also put me in mortal danger.

Most importantly, he had no need to tell himself things like, "I will make you the emperor."

Vina's uncle was a true ruthless and ambitious man, whose idol was the Jingnan Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty. His rebellion must have been driven by a desire for a complete overthrow of the dynasty, making it impossible for Vina to ever return to the throne. Yet, her brother expressed ideas completely contrary to normal logic; all of this was highly unusual.

So unusually, Vina was momentarily confused about his stance.

Vina pursed her lips, a bead of cold sweat sliding down her pale face from nervousness.