Can't I develop my own character?

Elvian looked at the shadow of 'Avril' in front of her, and a hint of tenderness appeared in her cold eyes.

"Well done, Avril. Your teacher has already told me about your performance recently. I'm very happy to see that you have fully adapted to your role as queen."

"This is all thanks to Alford. He knows everything about the kingdom and can handle everything that bothers me."

"Teacher's abilities are the best in all of Wildea, and he's the most trustworthy." Elvian nodded. "By the way, regarding this interception of the Arcadia army, I'll secretly reunite with you once you lead the Moonlight Knights out of Wildea."

"Has Empress Augustus allowed you to leave the Kingdom of Lot?"

"This is all thanks to Ryan."

"Ryan?" Avril was surprised. "Why would he do that?"

"I don't know. Maybe he just wants to use me to deal with Arcadia." Elvian shook her head slightly. "Anyway, I have to thank him. Otherwise, I wouldn't feel comfortable letting you deal with Arcadia alone. So what I want to tell you is, let go of your hatred for Ryan from now on, Avril. Ryan is not the enemy we should defeat. Our enemy is our past self. Only by breaking through ourselves can we lead Wildea out of this predicament."

Avril tilted her head and said, "Your Majesty, I am very happy that you think so."

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Elvian: "..."

What do you mean? Are you saying that I’m the only one who hasn’t let it go?

"Huh~ Anyway...Arcadia isn't that scary." Elvian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled confidently. "In a head-on battle on the battlefield, Wildeja has never been afraid of anyone. Arcadia has their twin emperors, so let's fight together as sisters!"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I look forward to the day when we meet again."

After explaining everything, Elvian clenched her fists, her eyes showing excitement and anticipation. At least she still had the chance and strength to fight, didn't she?

Perhaps I should confirm the Holy Blood Army's itinerary with Ryan to avoid any unexpected events...

Just as I was thinking about it, Amabena's voice came from outside the room.

"Elvian, what are you doing? Come out and have some tea."

Elvian frowned and said calmly, "Why drink tea so late? Sorry, I'm going to rest."

"What's so late? The nightlife has just begun. Hurry up! I order you to come out immediately, otherwise I will tell Ryan that you intend to cook."

"..."

quite a while.

Elvian opened the door and looked expressionlessly at the man holding a bunch of snacks in his arms. Two maids followed behind him, one holding food and the other holding tea.

"Hurry up, let's go enjoy the moon. I'm bored alone."

Amabena urged excitedly, turning around and leaving.

The corners of Elvian's mouth twitched slightly, and she wanted to lose her temper but she held it back... Never mind, it's only for two days, just bear with it a little longer, and soon she will be able to go to the front to fight.

She planned to vent all the frustration she had been feeling during this period on those damned Arcadian soldiers when she got to the battlefield.

The Temple of the Goddess of the Temple

......

The next day, under the watchful eyes of the crowd and witnessed by the people and nobles of the Augustus Empire, Saint Lin Qi, on behalf of the Gate of Janus, preached the selflessness and greatness of God. Under the holy light of the saint, Empress Vene and Empress Motis signed an alliance treaty that they had reached an agreement on.

When the power symbolizing order enveloped the castle, everyone in Barron City seemed to have received a revelation, and then the news began to spread rapidly outward.

Archbishop Joshi was in a gloomy mood, although he still maintained a gentlemanly smile on his face. The saint's arbitrary decision had completely messed up the task assigned to him by the Pope. When this matter was reported back, those who did not know the situation would still sing the praises of the saint's greatness, while he could only wait for the Pope's punishment in disgrace.

"Lord Ryan, what have you thought about what I said last time?"

While waiting for the signing ceremony to end, Josh decided to make up for his mistake. He walked over to Ryan and asked in a low voice.

"What did you say last time? What was it?" Ryan looked confused.

"That is, considering joining the Janus Gate."

“Oh, this, I’ve always kept it in mind!”

Qiao Xi thought to himself, you just remembered it, right?

"This question...isn't it obvious?" Ryan chuckled. "Now that Augustus has allied with the Northern Federation, I feel I can better utilize my value by staying here."

Qiao Xi pondered and thought carefully, then said, "Your value can also be utilized in the Janus Gate. The Southern Continent is a chaotic place, and there are no dominant leaders like those in the Eastern and Northern Continents. The Janus Gate plans to enter the Southern Continent for development in the next two years. If you are willing, you can go there as a bishop. Once you have achieved this achievement, you may be able to become the Archbishop when you return."

"The Southern Continent? That chaotic area where desires and conspiracies intertwine? It's not easy to spread faith there." Ryan spread his hands. "Archbishop Josh, I think you should go back first and confirm everything with the Pope before coming to me."

I'm not doing my job as an imperial earl, so I'm going to run to Africa to mine for you?

As for the situation in the southern continent, it was a mess. The old emperor even wanted to establish a colony there, but he was beaten to death by a group of evil country troops. Facts have proved that although there are no big countries on the difficult road, it is not easy to conquer them.

This may just explain why it is difficult for a big country to rise there, let alone for outsiders to establish colonies. However, now with the secret unification of the Northern Continent, when the Holy Blood Army and the Moonlight Knights move south, they may really be able to open up a new world.

But what about the Gate of Janus? If he spreads his faith, wouldn’t he be assassinated every day by the foreign gods entrenched in the southern continent?

Because of the chaos, the forces of the foreign gods are quite active in the southern continent. Not to mention war, desire and conspiracy are also one of the characteristics of the southern continent. Plagues are rare, perhaps they themselves are afraid of it, so they pay special attention to this aspect.

Ryan's refusal was an outright rejection. Since the most you can give me is a bishop, then I will raise the price and ask for more. No matter what the Pope is thinking, he can't just bypass the archbishop group and recruit him, right?

After learning about the internal situation at the Janus Gate, he felt more reassured. As long as the Pope wasn't the only one in power, everything would be fine. "Cardinal, come on, put some restrictions on the Pope. Let me, along with the Saint, develop some more power. Then, I'll dethrone the Pope and make you a Cardinal!"

The signing ceremony was sacred and lively, but Ryan was arguing with Josh the whole time and didn't listen at all. After all, he had already had in-depth discussions and repeated confirmations with the two empresses last night.

After the ceremony was over, Qiao Xi left with a worried look on his face without discussing anything. Before leaving, he did not forget to look back at Lin Qi, who was like the moon surrounded by stars. Originally, that was his place.

"Earl Ryan, what are your thoughts on this alliance between the two empires?"

Just as Ryan was about to leave, a reporter suddenly ran over.

Ryan glanced at the label on the other person's chest that said 'Barron's Morning News'. 'Barron's Morning News' was a well-known news organization in the empire. The name Barron actually expanded its business nationwide.

This guy didn't go to interview the two empresses and the saint, but came to him.

"I believe this is a momentous event of epochal significance. It will mark the beginning of a stable order in the Northern Continent. Perhaps many years from now, all those living in the Northern Continent will be grateful to those who contributed to this conference, because it is thanks to them that we have achieved a stable and peaceful life."

The reporter asked, "Do you think this alliance will still exist if Arcadia withdraws its troops?"

"Ma'am, your question is quite bold." Ryan laughed.

"Oh, sorry, please forgive me for being a little too excited, Lord Ryan, please be sure to forget the topic just now, I..." The reporter seemed a little flustered.

"Why should we forget? This is a question that everyone cares about, isn't it?" Ryan spread his hands and said loudly: "Be bold and declare it. As I said just now, the significance of this meeting is not that simple. You should be happy to be born in this era, with the great Empress and the equally noble Grand Duchess Maganna in your presence—

The history of Augustus will usher in a great turning point today!"

The reporter was startled, and even a profession known for its boldness couldn't help but tremble slightly. He quickly turned around and looked around, and found that as expected, someone had been attracted by Ryan's "high profile".

Perhaps what they heard was not complete, but on such an important occasion, Earl Ryan's performance was indeed more eye-catching than that of the two empresses and the saint.

"Alright, Ms. Reporter." Ryan ignored the stares and smiled. "I have things to do. I should be leaving now. I hope to see a more accurate interpretation of this meeting in tomorrow's morning paper. As a journalist, you shouldn't just report on hot topics; I also hope your reports are accurate and offer unique insights."

"Yes, yes, my Lord."

The reporter was already wondering whether the nobleman supporting Barron Morning News could withstand her publishing Ryan's answer... Wait, I won't be drowned in the Nile River, right?

Amid the reporters' anxious expressions, Ryan left the scene and then found Hainuo to discuss going to the Western Territory.

The Avril family's caravan has arrived in the western border and is preparing to enter the prairie, but the caravan's strength is not enough to deal with the danger, so the presence of Hainuo, a seventh-level Holy Word Mage, is important.

Heino was obviously happy to go on a spontaneous trip with Ryan.

It was so boring to stay in Barron all the time. You know, she used to be an "adventurer" who always liked to explore various ruins... Well, the premise was that the academy did not have its own courses, although she often took leave for half a month or even a month.

More importantly, after leaving Barron, the sad place, and no longer facing Lin Qi, who appeared to be a saint but was actually a devil, she felt that she was about to be reborn.

That's... because she failed to channel her desire into the Pot of Greed last time, she now has an extremely torturous sleep every night. She even needs to order a secret tranquilizer for herself before she can sleep soundly.

Even so, she'd been having strange dreams for the past two days, and the content was always very similar—she, Ryan, and Ryan doing shameful things in different places. Heino had even tried reading the Janus Bible every night before bed, but it didn't help. She'd always dream about that kind of thing. Sometimes, if she slept too long, the dream's events would even reflect on her physical reactions in reality, and she'd be stricken by a sticky, wet, and hot feeling.

So much so that when Hainuo faces Ryan now, he always looks away guiltily.

God Janus, I am guilty. I have fallen into the trap woven by desire!

Hainuo silently repented in his heart.

...

When Casradi returned from the meeting, he saw Heino and Ryan chatting and smiling, and the strange idea from yesterday suddenly popped up again.

"I'm afraid I can't go to the West with you." She said somewhat dejectedly, "I received a message from Kavanaugh. She is in Kazaar. I will go to her to discuss the dwarf affairs in the next two days."

"Kazar?" Ryan was a little surprised. "What was she doing in that chaotic area?"

The Khazaar Plains, the buffer zone between the Eastern Continent and the Northern Continent, where the famous City of Sin is located, is already in chaos, and the recent war between Arcadia and the Northern Federations has made it even more chaotic.

"Because there are many unexcavated ruins of civilization in Kazaar, especially recently, there are rumors about witches. You also know that the dwarves are very interested in the redundant civilization, and Cavanaugh is even more so. She is not trying to unearth the power of the ruins, but to find the technology that carries the power. This kind of thing is different in each ruin, although I can't see it clearly."

Ryan thought that was quite an active dwarf.

"Are you going to Qajar alone? Will it be dangerous?"

"It's okay." Ryan's worry cheered up Casradi. She smiled and said, "It's okay. I have the relic my teacher gave me. My teacher will protect me."

She emphasized the word "teacher".

Hainuo pretended not to hear and lowered his head to drink a sip of tea.

She was already feeling guilty, and now she felt even more guilty. If Ryan hadn't kept saying please, please, she would have thought of just giving up. How come it seemed like she was snatching something from her own student?

Wait, there's no special relationship between Casradi and Ryan, right?

Why am I feeling guilty?

Besides, I was just there to help.

Hainuo turned his head to look at the scenery in the garden, pretending not to notice Casradi's slightly resentful look.

Ryan was considering sending the Fire Covenant to secretly protect Casradi, and did not notice the subtle changes in expression between the two women.

"I think we should take action."

After handing the matter over to 'Vene', Ryan said to Hainuo: "The decisive battle between the Western Barbarian Army and the Iron Blood Army is about to begin. This war is related to the future direction of the situation. I have to go and see it."

"I can leave anytime. Shall we go to the train station now?"

"No, go to my room."

After saying that, Ryan noticed the strange looks from the two women and coughed lightly: "I know a Janus ritual that can open the chaotic space channel and go directly through it."

Casradi was surprised: "Lian, so you are the extraordinary person that Janus passed by?"

"Ha~ a little bit. It's a long story."

I can't explain why I can sing smoothly even though I'm not a singer. Don't ask me, because if you do, I just know a little bit of everything.

Heino didn't quite believe it until she followed Ryan out of the castle and into his room.

First, I subconsciously observed the situation in the room. Of course, I was not on guard against anything, I was just curious. It is said that some boys' rooms always have treasures suitable for their age.

The furnishings of a person's room and how it is maintained on a daily basis will reflect that person's personality, quality, character, etc.

It's a very clean room. Ryan is really a person who is consistent in his words and deeds.

She didn't believe Ryan had packed everything in advance and then invited her over.

"Wait a mininute."

Ryan began to prepare the materials for the ceremony.

Hainuo watched curiously.

"...pure water, daffodil essence, devil horn, is that...moonstone powder? A pair of eyes, probably the eyes of a feathered bird, and this blood is..."

Many of the materials used by alchemists are related to sacrificial rituals, and the two have a closer connection than outsiders. Heino is familiar with most of the materials used by Ryan. She watched Ryan do it very carefully to ensure the accuracy of the ritual.

Any slight error may lead the ritual in a mysterious and unknown direction, which is also the biggest difference from alchemy.

Alchemy is creation and production, while ritual is prayer and sacrifice. The latter prays to higher beings through rituals. Because it involves the exploration and excavation of mysteries, it is inevitable that it will be targeted by the power of chaotic space.

If the ritual went in the wrong direction, for example pointing to the god of desire instead of Janus, then one could imagine that something strange and dangerous would happen next.

Therefore, when preparing ritual materials, the amount of materials used will be less than or equal to the total amount, as close as possible but not exceeding. If the amount is insufficient, the ritual will basically fail, and if it exceeds, it is hard to say, after all, the ritual itself will also burst out with power and erode the spirit.

"Such a skilled move. How many times has he done this? The margin of error is a bit large... Was that a bit too much just now? Was it supposed to be that much, or was the margin of error exceeded?"

The entire ceremony took less than ten minutes to prepare, which was so fast that Hainuo was surprised. As far as she knew, anything involving the sacrifice of Janus would take more than half an hour to prepare, and it would also require repeated confirmation by multiple people.

Seeing that Ryan was ready to do it, Hainuo asked worriedly: "Are you not going to confirm the materials for this ceremony again?"

Ryan waved his hand nonchalantly: "It's okay, I've done it several times, it's no problem."

"Yes, yes."

There won’t be any problems with me, right?