Chapter 308: Aid from France
Leopold II was still seething with anger. “Austria must also take a stance on this!”
Emperor Joseph II wearily waved a hand to cut him off. “General Würmser just suffered a defeat at Rochefort. The German states are all watching our reaction closely. We must mount a strong counterattack against the Prussians.”
Leopold II’s gaze fell.
He knew all too well that because of his elder brother’s reforms, Austria’s nobility...
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Chapter 307: The Art of Negotiation
Trade agreements cover a wide range of issues. Even a simple draft can fill a hefty stack of documents.
It took the delegates an entire morning just to skim through the contents—this, even after Austria had already shared the general framework with them. Otherwise, the whole day might’ve been spent just reading.
However, as they read through the terms more closely, everyone began to show signs of surprise, soon whispering amon...
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Chapter 296: Naval Codebook
When Charles' fleet returned to the anchorage, it was met with heroic cheers.
Whether French soldiers, British soldiers, Australian troops, new forces, or even the African Corps, everyone crowded along the passageway, waving whatever they could find at the fleet. There were national flags, handkerchiefs, and even rags, all shouted in different languages:
"Welcome back victorious!"
"Well done, Charles!"
"Great ...
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A faint hum echoed in Charlot Mecklenburg's mind. Despite his instinctive disdain for the elderly chancellor who orchestrated the siege on Zimourman Axel Robin, leading to the downfall of the Fars Empire, he couldn't help but raise his guard to the highest level when facing him directly.
After all, anyone capable of rising to the position of an imperial chancellor could never be an ordinary person.
Simple people could not have accomplished what Wood Brandon had.
Charlot show...
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The early years of Freeman Martin’s life were marked by humiliation. Everyone knew him as a coarse and unruly individual, with his single claim to fame being an infamous incident in his hometown. Armed with only a sword, he once chased the future Duke of Mecklenburg, Charlot Mecklenburg, through the streets in a spectacle that became the stuff of local legend.
But his later years saw him transform into a cultural icon. Under the pen name Freeman Simon Qing Martin, he gained renown acr...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 146: Eternal Dao Domain, Battle for Supremacy Begins! - Part 2
Li Hao’s spiritual sense swept through the surroundings and quickly noticed that these were merely ordinary books.
Only when paired with the cultivation system of the Wen Zu Holy Land could they exhibit their formidable power.
In other words, the true cultivation techniques of the Wen Zu Holy Land were not here; this place was akin to an "Armory Pavilion."
Li Hao’s spiritual ...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 146: Eternal Dao Domain, Battle for Supremacy Begins! - Part 1
Feeling the boundless, overwhelming power flowing freely, Li Hao was struck with awe. Was this the Eighth Extremes Realm?
The Dao Domain had reached 360 layers, achieving a form of ultimate perfection. It aligned with the heavens and earth, forming a seamless whole!
Within the Dao Domain, the rules intertwined, phenomena unfolded one after another, and yet there was something peculiar....
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Chapter 306: The Selection of Talent
Napoleon couldn't help but feel a tinge of emotion.
He had always believed that his older brother should not have abandoned his legal studies to go into business—facts had indeed proven that his brother wasn’t much of a businessman. After all these years, he had barely managed to break even.
Yet now, his brother had only recently taken up a position at the Trade Delegation and was already accompanying the Minister of Commerce...
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Chapter 305: A Letter from the Emperor
More than the food itself, what made the soldiers of the Champagne Corps envious was the fact that the officers of the Imperial Guard dined alongside their men!
Even the food in their bowls was exactly the same as what the soldiers had.
In their hearts, they couldn't help but murmur:
"Now that’s an officer worth serving, someone truly worthy of respect. Compared to them, the officers of the Champagne Corps treat us like...
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Chapter 295: O'Connell's Telegram
O'Connell's response left Admiral Robeck thoroughly surprised, so much so that he almost forgot to chew the beef in his mouth.
He paused for a moment, then hurriedly swallowed his food. "Are you sure? They sank the submarine?"
"Yes, it's confirmed!" O'Connell nodded with certainty. "They salvaged debris and bodies that had surfaced, confirming they were German submarine sailors. They even obtained more detailed info...
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Chapter 294: The Submarine's End
"Emergency surfacing!" Colonel Höxch shouted, his voice trembling with fear. "Immediately!"
The Europeans, including the Germans, knew that once the outcome of the battle was irreversible, their only option was to save themselves and their soldiers.
Colonel Höxch was no different. He chose to surrender.
Unfortunately, the submarine could not raise a white flag in the water, and Colonel Höxch had no idea what...
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Charlot Mecklenburg did not linger on the front lines. Armed with an official decree from His Majesty the Emperor, he swiftly returned to Strasbourg.
By this time, Strasbourg was no longer a united front due to the assassination of Morgan Axel. The Axel family had fractured into several factions, each pushing back against the Emperor's appointed successor.
These so-called "Emperor Candidates" either ranked far down the line of succession—hundreds away—or had no legitimate clai...
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Charlot Mecklenburg whispered, “But this matter is most beneficial to His Majesty!”
He didn’t bother to explain or defend himself further. After all, this matter was “none of his concern.” All he needed to do was offer the most “loyal” advice.
Princess Axo Axel let out a faint sigh, her mood heavy. Her sister had perished in rebellion, killed by their cousin. Her brother had also died in rebellion...
Seizing the opportunity, Charlot added, “Had Wood Brandon n...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 145: Holy Land of the Literary Ancestor, the Eighth Extreme Realm - Part 3
Zhantan initially had no interest in the heavily scented dragon meat, but after it was cooked by Li Hao, its fragrance wafted through the air. She took a delicate bite, and her eyebrows arched slightly in surprise. "Your cooking skills might even surpass Bai Zu's," she remarked.
"You've had his cooking before?"
"Yes, it was extraordinary. I couldn't get enough of it. Unfort...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 145: Holy Land of the Literary Ancestor, the Eighth Extreme Realm – Part 2
In the Buddhist Sect, studying scriptures and discussing doctrines is considered cultivation.
For the Sword Saint, cultivation lies in mastering the art of the sword.
As for Wenzu, his way of battling enemies was through poetry and calligraphy.
It is said that there are also Saints of the Military School who wield strategies and tactics as their killing moves, their...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 144: Defeating Chiguang with a Single Sword – Part 3
The Holy Son Haoyue was momentarily stunned. His pupils contracted, and his eyes reflected sheer shock.
His sword intent had actually been used by his opponent, and it was no longer just sword intent but had ascended to sword dao!
The vast and overwhelming sun and moon manifested by this sword dao were far more terrifying and exquisite than his own.
The sword dao he had painstakingly cul...
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Chapter 304: A Grand Versailles Showcase by the Imperial Guard
On the high ground near the camp of the Champagne Corps, several thousand soldiers peeked downward curiously. The General Staff had even prepared over a dozen telescopes for them to take turns using.
Soon, they saw a thin white line of soldiers sprinting out from the drill field, so fast that it was almost unbelievable—if they themselves tried to run at that pace, they’d be flat on the ground within a kilo...
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Chapter 303: Let Me Show You What It Means to Be Elite
Napoleon immediately recalled several other terrifying routines from the daily training of the Imperial Guard. Yes, those were merely daily routines—he had yet to experience the so-called “hellish” intensive drills.
Among all the daily training programs, he had only passed the minimum standards in marksmanship and cartography.
Especially when it came to tactical coordination. The sheer number of tactical s...
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Chapter 293: Charles's Invention
Colonel Höxch had calculated accurately. When the submarine surfaced again, it had successfully passed through the outer defense perimeter and appeared near the enemy battleship.
The only shortcoming was that the bow of the submarine was slightly off target.
The submarine was ready with its torpedoes, and the torpedo compartment had already taken in water, waiting for Colonel Höxch to find the right position and gi...
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Chapter 292: The Mobile Defense Circle
At 3:30 AM the next day, Colonel Höxch appeared with U-21 in the western waters of the Dardanelles Strait.
In principle, he didn’t need to arrive this early. Colonel Höxch had already checked the time and pattern of dawn: it would break around six o'clock, and the time would advance by about ten minutes each day. This meant the attack would likely take place around 5:50 AM.
However, Colonel Höxch believed ...
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Clair Bretagne returned to 221B Baker Street, Val-de-Vas, after spending five hours in Machubi through the Mirror World. Upon seeing Charlot Mecklenburg, he wore a bitter smile, spread his hands, and said, "It’s the worst outcome. His Majesty does not want to go to war with Axel."
"Antonio is only permitted to negotiate. War is not an option," he added.
Charlot took a deep breath and said, "The four of us need to reach a consensus."
"It was Wood Brandon who killed Crown Pr...
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Charlot struck Mrs. Winnie unconscious with a swift knife hand. Fearing she might wake up and cause a commotion, he decisively sealed her inside the Book of Ages.
Upon learning Morgan’s whereabouts, Charlot wasted no time. He vanished from the room, left the prime minister's mansion, and boarded his carriage.
He merely said, “Take me back.” The coachman, well-practiced, guided the carriage toward the intended route. On the way, Charlot noticed Clair Bretagne slipping into an...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 145: Holy Land of the Literary Ancestor, the Eighth Extreme Realm – Part 1
The great battle concluded, but Li Hao didn’t rest. He quickly used the Huayou Token to contact Zhantan, seeking her insights on painting.
“You’re not going into seclusion?”
Zhantan was surprised. She hadn’t expected Li Hao to be so eager, coming to discuss painting immediately after such a grueling battle. It felt as though the Heavenly Battle of Saints was mer...
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Chapter 302: The Mocked Napoleon
“No, neither of them…”
Joseph suddenly realized he had made a careless mistake—according to the customs of later generations, there was no need for a fifteen-year-old to think about marriage at all. But in the eighteenth century, that already bordered on being a late-marriage bachelor!
Queen Marie Antoinette furrowed her brows even deeper:
“My dear, you are already fifteen. Your grandfather and great-grandfather were ...
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Chapter 301: Even Father Is Here—Something Big Must Be Happening!
The second floor of the Palace of Versailles.
Sunlight streamed through the grand arched floor-to-ceiling windows into the spacious corridor, casting a soft golden veil over Crown Prince Joseph and his entourage.
“So Austria was defeated?” Joseph frowned slightly, glancing at Eymond, who was holding the freshly delivered report.
“That is correct, Your Highness,” Eymond replied after a ...
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Clair Bretagne and Ebner Soumet, as orthodox knights, had never considered assassination as a solution. Both hailed from noble lineages and adhered to conventional principles. Though they understood that Morgan could not ascend the throne or proclaim his existence to the entire Fars Empire while rallying the Farsian nobility, they only envisioned resolving the matter through proper warfare, never through assassination.
When Charlot Mecklenburg proposed assassination, the two hesitated b...
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To be thorough, Charlot Mecklenburg meticulously selected the labyrinth guards before interrogating Magion once more. To his astonishment, he uncovered a shocking revelation: Morgan Axel had returned to Strasbourg and was set to ascend the throne in a few days. Furthermore, the crown prince intended to issue an imperial edict across the Fars Empire, calling for the subjugation of all disloyal factions.
This news left Charlot in a state of shock for several minutes before he could regain...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 144: Defeating Chiguang with a Single Sword – Part 2
As one of the Geniuses, who among them doesn’t carry an air of boundless pride?
“I’m rather curious to see your duel with Chiguang and find out what cards you both hold,” the young man said, narrowing his eyes. He added, “But since you’ve run into me first, you might have to reveal a bit of your hand ahead of schedule.”
While speaking, he activated the array. In an instant, his p...
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Volume 3 - Chapter 144: Defeating Chiguang with a Single Sword - Part 1
"If these two were to clash, perhaps we could gain some insight."
The Haoyue Holy Son’s gaze was cold and detached, completely dismissing everyone else present. He didn’t deem them worthy of notice—except for Li Hao’s earlier sword strike, which he found impossible to forget.
If not for his master’s intervention and reassurance afterward, his Dao Heart would have nearly suffered a crac...
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Chapter 291: The U-21 Submarine
In the end, Vice Admiral Robeck brought General Gaplat along to help negotiate, and it was only then that Charles finalized the time for the attack.
"Tomorrow morning at five o'clock," Charles pointed to a spot on the map. "We will attack V Beach."
"What about the battle plan?" General Gaplat asked.
"There is no battle plan," Charles replied. "We only need the fire support from the 6th Squadron of the 'Gaul' bat...
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