Can't I develop my own character?

These iron-blooded soldiers were clad in armor, covered in blood, and exuded a chilling murderous aura.

They had gone through countless battles, but no one felt tired at all. They were excited because they finally found Grand Duchess Maganna!

Those damned Western barbarians actually wanted to kill the Grand Duke. It was simply a pipe dream!

at this time.

The Duke, with a look of disgust on his face, told Ryan to quickly let go of the mirror.

"...I'm only going to be away for a few days. Is there any need to get so worked up?"

"What do you mean by 'a few days'? Grand Duke, you don't know how important you are. Without you, the entire Western Territory would collapse! I can hardly survive without you!"

Ryan was so happy.

Oh, by God, the Archduke is not dead!

Grand Duke, do you know how much I miss you? No one in the world wants you to come back alive more than I do!

loyalty!!!

"Oh?" Maganna raised her eyebrows slightly, "Tell me about the current situation in the Western Territory."

She broke out from the crack in the inner world and had no chance to return to the August Empire. She was chased by the Western Barbarian Army and even many powerful transcendents along the way. Moreover, this area was isolated by an invisible force, and communication spells could not be used.

Until she came to join up with her Iron Blood Army and fought all the way to the border of the empire, although there was still some kind of force affecting them, the mirror relic was more powerful than magic and could finally be used.

No, contact Ryan immediately.

Ryan told her what had happened during this period.

"Hmph~ Damn old thing, I knew he wanted to do this a long time ago!" Maganna was not surprised at all that the old emperor wanted to take over the Western Territory. They were old rivals, so who didn't know who?

However, Maganna didn't think too much about whether this matter was planned by the old emperor.

After all, she didn't understand the old emperor as well as Casradi did.

The problem now is that she must return to the Western Territory as soon as possible, but the Western Barbarians are currently blocking everywhere, and the empire's borders are also controlled by the Western Barbarians. It is not so easy for her to fight her way back.

"Grand Duke, I suggest you don't show up for now." Ryan said.

"Huh? Why? Shouldn't I go back as soon as possible? If I'm any later, that bastard Creed will give my fortune to the royal family."

"That's true, but you also said Creed was secretly plotting something, like a mole. What if he has a back-up plan? Hasn't he considered the possibility of you coming back alive? I think that's unlikely."

Ryan had a basis for saying this. If he were the traitor... Ugh! If he were Creed, he would definitely have a backup plan before doing such a big thing.

If Maganna really died, that would be the best. We don't have to worry about anything and just leave everything to the royal family.

If he is not dead, he must have a trick up his sleeve. After all, if a madman like Maganna (crossed out) is not killed with one blow, no one will have a good result after he recovers.

"So what do you say?" Maganna crossed her arms. She'd originally wanted to inquire about the situation in Ryan's southern border, then planned to charge and defeat the Western Barbarians, then return to her territory and kill Alvin. The old emperor's orders? Humph! Respect him and call him emperor. Disrespect him and make him eat the horse manure of the Iron-Blooded Cavalry!

"Grand Duke, do you know? Not long ago, that unfortunate Casladi told me that she planned to lead the Iron Blood Army to the Western Territory and make some money in the name of an ally."

"Huh? Her?" Magna was a little surprised. "That good girl of the old emperor, would have such courage?"

Ryan spread his hands: "She just told me."

"I didn't realize she's quite bold. I'm impressed by her. Haha~"

Maganna seemed very happy, although Ryan didn't know why she was so happy. The Grand Duke was almost losing his home.

"So, I think you should just wait and see how the situation develops. If Casradi steps forward, it will definitely break the deadlock, and the Iron Blood Legion won't have to rebel. You could even use this opportunity to side with Casradi, leveraging her strength to help her deal with Alvin and the old emperor. Ultimately, the Iron Blood Legion will be loyal to you. As long as you come back from the dead... ahem~ show up at the end, that'll be all that matters."

"But I think Creed will definitely interfere. They won't allow the Iron Blood Legion to join Casradi, so he'll definitely use whatever backup plan he has."

The Iron Blood Legion is now leaderless and has nowhere to go. If Casradi takes action, they can directly surrender to the princess.

The situation will be delicate then.

If Alvin wanted to fight, he had to consider Casradi's identity and the support of the entire Western Territory for Casradi. Rather than letting the old emperor take back the territory directly, they would definitely prefer to support Casradi to keep the territory.

Kasiladi is weak, and only chaos can benefit her. She has no problem thinking this way. The only thing to blame is the old emperor's trickery on the Second Prince, sending Alvin to the Western Territory... Father, is this training for the Crown Prince? That wasn't Second Brother's trip.

Casradi would definitely not accept the idea that he could become the next emperor just by taking over the Western Territory.

"No." Magna shook her head. "What if that unfortunate Casradi gives in at the critical moment? The old emperor is her father. I don't feel comfortable leaving the fate of the entire Western Territory in the hands of someone from the royal family."

Although she was happy to see Kasiladi and the old emperor fighting each other, it was not impossible that Kasiladi would give everyone a big reversal and lead the western forces to pledge loyalty to the old emperor.

After all, this can be considered as helping the emperor solve a major problem. Maybe the old emperor will be so happy that he will promise Kasladi some benefits to help her fight for the crown prince?

"Grand Duke, you can actually think of this?!" Ryan was surprised. To be honest, he had never thought about it, but it was not impossible. After all, they were a family, and Casradi was also meticulous. Even if he didn't think so at the beginning, it was not impossible to do as Maganna said when the situation forced him to do.

"Is this so hard to imagine? That old guy's whole family is all like that, none of them are simple... huh? Wait, what did you think of me before???" Do you think that I am just a muscular woman who only knows how to fight?

"Oh, Grand Duke, you are of course supreme and omnipotent in my heart."

Ryan thought to himself, that’s not what I think. Your personality is just like that, so if you want to blame someone, blame the game company.

"But if Kasradi doesn't go, the situation in the Western Territory will be troublesome."

"Ryan, what's the situation in the south?" Maganna suddenly asked.

"Everything is going well. The Kingdom of Kainte invaded some time ago, but it has now been repelled. The rule of Berman, Kosothoa, and Nader is basically stable."

"Very good. That idiot Casradi must trust you now, right?"

"That's it."

"So even if you come to the West, will she agree?"

"Uh-huh?"

Ryan was stunned.

No, Grand Duke, what do you mean by this?

"I definitely can't hand over the Western Territory to that guy, but Ryan, you just said that it would be very troublesome for me to go back directly, so I thought of a compromise, that is, you go to the Western Territory instead of Kasradi, what do you think?" Maganna crossed her arms, feeling proud of herself for coming up with this good idea.

Look at my brain, what problem can stump me, Maganna? No!

"..."

"Why are you silent, Ryan? Don't you think this is a brilliant idea? You're mine, and I'm confident in leaving the Iron Blood Legion in your care. I'm also confident in Kasradi. I'm sure she's unsure about going to the West, so this is the perfect opportunity. Hasn't she always wanted to send you to me as a mole? Now is the perfect time."

"..."

Ryan's mouth twitched slightly.

Grand Duke, when did you become so smart?

"Grand Duke, I think we can discuss this matter further."

"You said."

"First, how can I convince Casradi that I can win over the Iron Blood Legion? Secondly, why would those people in the Western Territory trust me? Even if they knew I was your man, they wouldn't trust me so easily, right? After all, even Creed betrayed me."

"Ryan, you're afraid of death."

"Of course not. I'm willing to go through fire and water for the Duke."

"That's all." Magna smiled confidently, "Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem."

Ryan was confused: "Why do you say that?"

"I have a feeling you'll be fine."

"?"

"I believe you, Ryan, just like you believe that I am still alive, right? People's feelings are very accurate."

"???"

Huh? Ryan's current mood is 'Huh? Are you serious?'

It's such a big thing, and you think you can succeed, so you go for it?

"What if it doesn't work?"

"What are you afraid of? I, Maganna, have fought my way here and endured countless hardships." Maganna waved her hand nonchalantly. "If it really doesn't work, I can just take the remaining legions and seize the three southern cities and start over again. You'll manage the territory for me, and I'll be responsible for expanding it. Let that old emperor know that I, Maganna, am not someone to be trifled with. If he really provokes me, I'll directly counterattack the imperial capital!"

Hahahaha, hahahahaha, she is serious. Did you hear that? She is serious. She is actually considering it seriously and has even thought of a way out!

"Oh Janus, you are so wise, brave and intelligent, Grand Duke. I feel so full of strength now. I have nothing to fear anymore."

"Don't worry, Ryan. I won't let anything happen to you. If you're in danger, don't worry, I'll help you." Magna said, "Do your best. I believe you can do it."

That's right, I must do my best. If I don't come back, I'll feel like I've lost a lot by being a traitor.

"Okay, I have something else to do. The magic fluctuations here are a bit abnormal. I think that guy has caught up with us again... Go Ryan, I'll leave the rest to you."

yah~

The mirror returned to its normal state.

Ryan stood in the room, with a thousand horses running through his mind.

"Don't panic, Ryan. It's not a big deal. As long as Casradi doesn't agree with me going, it's fine. No matter how you think about it, it's impossible for a commoner like me to be in charge of this matter, right?"

After thinking about it carefully, there is no problem. Oh damn, I shouldn’t have said anything more and let Maganna come back to take charge.

But the problem is, this is definitely a trap. If Maganna really falls into it, there is a high probability that the Iron Blood Legion will fall. Without the protection of the Grand Duke, he is in real trouble now.

......

after an hour.

Edinburgh, in the yard.

"Really, Ryan? Are you really willing to go to the Western Territory for me?!" Casradi was surprised and delighted, and delighted and relieved. She was right. Ryan was a brave and resourceful person!

"Ah." Ryan was stunned. "Your Highness, do you agree?"

No, you agreed?

"Yes, actually, I've been thinking that if I really go there, it might escalate the conflict. I'm not sure I can convince the Iron Blood Legion, but they have the guts to hold me hostage, or even kill me out of spite." Casradi said seriously, "I must ensure that I can reach a cooperation with the Western Territory, so I need someone to communicate with them on my behalf... Ryan, thank you for thinking of this for me."

"Yeah, I thought so too."

Ryan thought to himself, I suspect you two are messing with me, but unfortunately I have no evidence.

But then again, if Kasiladi really went to the western border and something happened, the old emperor would most likely immediately take back the management rights of the three cities in the southern border, and then he would be back to the pre-liberation era overnight.

It's not a problem either way, it seems like the only thing I can do is give it a try?

Anyway, the Grand Duke also said that if we really encounter danger, we can still be saved. If everything goes well, we may even be able to meet the dwarf Grand Duke.

If that time really comes, Grandpa Ryan will definitely be loyal to her!

The plan has been finalized, and now it's time to take action.

The mayor's job can be handed over to 'Ina', and the city defense army is guarded by 'Xali'. Casradi originally wanted to send the remaining royal guards to protect Ryan, but he refused.

There are only about a thousand people left in the Iron Blood Legion, and with Gluck and others, it is enough.

If they were to encounter any real danger, what good would a few hundred more Royal Guards do? And this "Royal" Guard thing... well, Ryan was worried that if he really brought them with him, the Iron Blood Army of the Western Territory would kill him with a glare.

"You kid, I told you not to get involved in these things, but you just wouldn't listen. Now you feel better, don't you?"

At the train station, Jonathan, who came to see me off, lit a cigarette, took a few deep puffs, and threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out before he finished smoking half of it.

You can see that he is really a little annoyed.

Ryan spread his hands: "The mission of the Fire Covenant is to protect the empire and prevent it from falling into chaos. If I can ease the situation in the West, wouldn't that be a huge contribution?"

"I'm afraid you'll die in the Western Territory before you can even begin to play a role. Do you think it's so easy to wade through this muddy water?"

In fact, from Jonathan's point of view, he supports the empire in solving the problem of the western border.

But this matter is a bit complicated now. On the one hand, the Western Barbarians are still eyeing the border covetously, and without the Iron Blood Legion guarding the western border, it is likely that something bad will happen. Secondly, Alvin brought his men there, so is this a dispute over the crown prince or is it truly for the good of the empire?

At last.

What if Magna didn't die?

Once that iron-blooded Grand Duke returns, given his violent temper, the empire will probably be thrown into complete chaos.

"Okay, now that the matter has been decided...this is for you." Jonathan handed Ryan a badge with a dark flame logo.

Ryan was stunned: "This is..."

"If you encounter any difficulties, take it to the Fire Covenant. Even in the West, there will be people who can help you."

"Captain, where did you get this?"

"How come you know him?"