Imperial Capital Hall

It has been more than half a year since Ryan left the building at the end of last year.

After learning about Ryan's visit, the noble officials who stayed in the Imperial Capital Hall respectfully welcomed him and Alisa into the Imperial Capital Hall and immediately asked someone to inform the Imperial Capital Mayor Regniz.

"Haha~Reinhart, although I guessed you would come to me, I didn't expect..."

Carl Regniz looked at Alisa who held Ryan's arm with interest.

Seeing Alisa's face slightly flushed and let go of her hand, he gently pushed her glasses and introduced herself with a gentle attitude.

"Miss Alisa Ryanfolt, I haven't seen her since last year's school festival. Thank you so much for your hard work during the Civil War."

Alisa politely lifted her long skirt and gave a lady's gift. "Hello Mayor Regniz, I've greeted you very much."

Although Alisa received a noble lady-like education since she was a child, she has been stubborn since she was a child and doesn't like to wear skirts, especially such long skirts that can cover her feet.

In addition, Gun often takes Alisa out for hunting. Alisa has become accustomed to using light clothing before entering Tolz, and even more so after receiving the military school education.

Considering that today, when going out, she officially met with Mayor Regniz and Princess Elphin, Alisa made Sheron prepare a ladylike loose top and a light yellow pleated skirt for herself.

This expensive outfit is not at all incongruous when worn by Alisa. This rare dress style actually brings Ryan a sense of freshness.

After both sides sat down, Carl retreated the other secretary and officials in the office and personally brewed coffee for Ryan and Alisa.

"Please try it, because I am interested, I still have some confidence in mixing coffee."

As Carl said, the coffee he brewed had a very strong fragrance. Although the bitterness of this pure coffee made Alisa frown and feel a little uncomfortable, Ryan nodded in appreciation.

"It's really good. I rarely drink such a mellow coffee. It seems that Marchias's love for coffee is also passed down from Uncle Regniz, you."

While talking, Ryan took out milk from his portable space, poured Alisa into the coffee thoughtfully, and added two sugar cubes to her.

After taking a sip again, Alisa's face showed a clear expression of satisfaction.

Carl looked at the very natural interaction between the two, and a smile quietly flashed in his eyes: "Reinhart, you and Miss Alisa come to the Imperial Capital Hall in person. You probably have something to discuss with me, right?"

Ryan smiled and nodded "Yes, what I want to know is...Uncle Regniz, what do you think of the upcoming Battle of the North."

Carl shook his head with a wry smile, "Is this true?"

Drinking the bitter black coffee in a small gulp, Carl sighed softly and said, "Reinhardt, I think you should know my view on this war. To be clear... I am firmly against it."

Under the gaze of Ryan and Alisa, Carl seemed to be infected by coffee, and said with a bitter expression, "From the perspective of the mayor of the Imperial City, occupying Northampulia is meaningless."

"From a diplomatic point of view, the empire's arbitrary invasion of other countries will inevitably cause an uproar in international public opinion, and it can be foreseen that it will be unanimously condemned by all countries."

"Economicly, it is difficult for poor Northampulia to play too much positive role in the empire. If you want to develop Northampulia, the prospects are unknown and it takes a lot of time, and the uncertainty is too great."

"The cultural differences between Northampulia and Herrebonia are also very different. This autonomous state, which was originally a grand priest, is not as influenced by the empire and the republic all year round, like Crossbel. They originally had their own complete cultural heritage."

Ryan nodded, “That is to say, after occupying Northampulia, there will be a long period of fierce resistance, and the people will not admit the imperial rule half-heartedly like Close Bell… right?”

"That's it." Carl leaned on the back of the chair and rubbed his eyebrows tiredly. "I know what Prime Minister Osborne is planning. It is precisely because of this that I disagree more with the occupation of Northampulia."

"Once Northampulia is captured, with Lufas's talent, it only takes about a year to operate... This place will undoubtedly become one of the bridgeheads for Erebonia to launch a full-scale attack."

Carl is not like other reformists, because Lufas is miserable by Ryan.

He is also a permanent director of the four major directors of Tolz College and has had many contacts before. He is very clear about the ability of Lufas.

By the way, after Lufas switched to the reformist faction, the original seat of the Elbarea family was removed, and Carl also resigned on the grounds that he lacked energy.

Including Olibart, who was deprived of the position of chairman a few months ago, and Vandyek, who will return to the regular army to serve as marshal after work this year, Thorz Academy will inevitably usher in great changes after graduation next year.

Olibat had guessed this in advance. During the Civil War late last year, Tolz's students performed very well and left a deep impression on the people around Ereponia.

The prime minister will definitely take the opportunity to intervene in Tolz, establish this emperor and include the military academy that has a considerable prestige among the people in his own control.

That's why Olibart, who is now completely undermined, finds Ryan for help.

The suburban town of Rebs, located on the other side of the imperial capital, has begun to build a new school, which Ryan and Olibart named Thorz Second.

According to Olibart's vision, the Second Branch will gather a large number of thorny students who are not obedient to the rule of the prime minister.

Thorz's true spirit and his unyielding will continue in this branch, which is what he calls the "last struggle".

Carl's attitude was not beyond Ryan's expectations. The mayor of the imperial capital, who was devoted to the country, did indeed begin to drift away from Prime Minister Osborne.

Ryan looked at Carl solemnly and said, "Uncle Regniz, I dare not say that all nobles will agree with me, but now our interests are indeed consistent."

"The Prime Minister relies on His Majesty's unreserved trust to gain too great dictatorship. He is pushing the ancient Herponia Empire in a very dangerous direction, so..."

Carl sighed, "I know what you want to say, at least in curbing the prime minister, I will try my best to cooperate with the nobles, but I doubt whether our actions can really work under the prime minister's tough tricks."

Ryan smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "It is up to man. Even if the prime minister is forced to start that foreseeable huge war, our purpose will not change. We will do our best to protect this ancient empire from being destroyed by crazy will."

Carl felt Ryan's firm will and finally breathed a sigh of relief, got up and held his hand.
Chapter completed!