Mystery: The Stars Returner

January 1th, Feneport Kingdom, the southernmost Selos County.

General Patton, the top military commander in charge of Selos County, had just received a telegram from the offshore cruising fleet.

There was only one word written on the entire telegram, war!

He could imagine that the situation must have been so urgent that the operator only had time to type out the key words in a hurry.

"What does the intelligence department do? Are you still immersed in the drunkenness and revelry of the New Year? Or are you paralyzed on some girl's belly! It's not until the enemy's navy arrives offshore that news of the war comes!"

General Patton was furious, with a gloomy face, and he wanted to sink those fat pigs in charge of the intelligence department into the sea to feed the fish!

At least this can still be of some use.

"Quick! Connect me to the royal city. I will quickly inform the king of the situation here!"

"But General, we still don't know which country the war above refers to, whether it is a large-scale attack or a small-scale test, and which port they attacked first. We currently know nothing about the enemy. .”

"Too stupid! Are all my subordinates such brainless trash?" General Patton slammed the table so hard that all the documents on it fell to the floor. He said sternly: "The enemy must have come from the Southern Continent. Come! They are planning to use our kingdom as a breakthrough to launch a massive attack on the Northern Continent!"

"General, how can you be so sure? I think it's better to wait until the investigation is clear before passing the news to the king. It would be bad if those nobles who only know about pleasure get involved in your crime of lying about military information."

"Bastard!" General Patton was so angry that he kicked the talkative subordinate. "What do you know! The war is raging and there is no time to delay. We must inform the king in advance so that the king can take precautions."

"If everything is investigated clearly, it will be too late!" General Patton ignored his extremely stupid subordinates, walked to the telegraph machine, and asked the telegraph operator to start sending telegrams to the king according to his will. .

At this moment, General Patton felt a chill in his heart. He looked down in shock and saw that a sharp blade had penetrated his heart, and the tip of the knife had penetrated through his flesh.

"You, traitor!"

General Patton's body was condensed into a set of Dawn War Armor, but before the armor was completely condensed, a dozen black skinny skeleton claws emerged from under his feet, pulling him down, and then another sharp blade slashed through him. His last remaining strength was completely drained from his throat.

“It’s not just me, it’s us.”

Several subordinates that General Patton looked down upon before now had excitement and cruelty shining in their eyes.

"The tide of the times is beginning to roll over, and there are always people who have to make sacrifices for it."

After several more screams, the frightened telegraph operator, under the threat of death, began to send telegrams to the Royal City, but the content was a little different.

"All is well and calm."

The calm situation in Selos County ended three days later, on a bright afternoon on January 1.

The fishermen fishing in the nearby waters were disturbed and collided by the army of warships from the southern continent.

Those who die die, those who jump into the sea.

At this time, the navy stationed at the port slowly reacted, but they were greeted by ruthless artillery fire from strong ships and powerful artillery.

In General Patton's Mansion, news of General Patton's death did not spread.

A new telegram was urgently sent to the Royal City, which read: "General Patton fought bravely against the enemy and has blocked the enemy from the country!"

……

Monday, April 1th.

Ten days have passed since Hasta and Audrey's engagement ceremony. During these days, Hasta spent half of his time with Sharon and Audrey, and the other half was preparing to return to South Wales at any time.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Audrey stayed in the room alone under the cover of Susie, responded to Mr. Fool's call, and went above the gray fog to participate in this week's Tarot meeting.

After Mr. Fool read the two pieces of Russell's diary, Alger couldn't help but speak in a heavy tone: "Warships from the Southern Continent have been spotted on the sea. According to their sailing direction, this time their attack target is Fenai." Potter Kingdom."

The war has begun... Audrey, Forsi and others were shocked. It was only January 1th. According to the distance from the Southern Continent to the Kingdom of Feneport, the army should have set sail more than a month ago.

But no one discovered the offensive route of the Southern Continent in advance. Even their Tarot Society did not receive the corresponding news until this week.

Compared with the Southern Continent's attack on the Kingdom of Fenebaud, such a large-scale military operation that was secretive and unnoticed was even more terrifying.

It turned out to be the Kingdom of Feneport... Cattleya subconsciously glanced at Miss Justice and Miss Magic. According to her guess, the Southern Continent should choose the Kingdom of Loen as the breakthrough point, which is the best march route.

After all, the Kingdom of Loen has not yet fully occupied the Feysac Empire, and is militarily weak.

The Kingdom of Feneport has not participated in any wars in the past few years. In addition, it has a good harvest almost every year and is rich in strategic materials. It is a typical country that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

The war came, and what Huang Guang Wenitan said that day came true. It came so quickly.

Klein, who is sitting at the top, is also digesting the news. Recently, he has been busy digesting the magic potion in his body and making a final effort to be promoted to a Sequence 4 trick mage.

He originally thought of waiting until the end of the month before trying for promotion, but now it seems that he should speed up so that he can survive the chaotic situation in the future.

"Is the news reliable?" Audrey regained her composure and asked calmly.

"Calculating the time, the southern continent's army should have begun to attack Selos County, but the news seems to have not spread yet."

Alger was also confused about this.

He learned this news from other pirates and confirmed that there was indeed an army of warships from the Southern Continent passing by some time ago.

But there seemed to be no sound from within the Church of Storms, which was obviously abnormal.

The most likely possibility is that someone or an organization suppressed these news to gain a favorable time difference for the Southern Continent to attack the Kingdom of Feneport.

"The Tide of the Times, the Twilight Hermit Society." Mr. Fool spoke slowly, answering the doubts in the hearts of the Tarot Club members present.

"What do they want to do?" Forsi's voice was trembling.

"war."

Mr. Fool said this heavy word in an almost chuckle tone.

Fortunately, the members of the Tarot Club were all distracted by the war and did not continue to ask why the Twilight Hermits started a war.

Klein didn't have an answer to this question, and he guessed it was related to the ultimate goal of the Twilight Hermits.

It may also have something to do with the stars.

A lot of what Huang Guang Wenitan said that day was about the stars, which means that the stars will play a very important role in the future.

Perhaps this war is also tacitly approved by the stars.

As for what the real reason is, he will not be foolish enough to divine it. Currently, his primary goal is to be promoted to a Sequence 4 Conspiracy Mage.

"Miss Justice, I have a commission, and I'm afraid only you can complete it." Alger looked at Audrey, and after receiving approval, he continued: "I want to know what the top leaders of the Loen Kingdom think of this war. Such an attitude.”

"I will figure this out. As for the reward, there is no need for it. This is also something I am interested in." Audrey was very generous and waived Mr. Hanged Man's reward.

Now she has little interest in the trivial matter of earning a few gold pounds. Since she got engaged to Mr. Hastur, Earl Hall transferred Mr. Hastur's bride price and part of the family assets to her name.

The total value is about 100 million gold pounds. Just by earning interest in the bank, she earns tens of thousands of gold pounds every year.

Not to mention, she now has Mr. Hastur by her side.

Audrey then offered a huge reward of 2000 gold pounds for the latest news.

Miss Justice's financial situation seems to have been greatly improved...

This was the first thought that came to the minds of Klein, Alger, and Forsi.

Although Miss Justice was rich in the past, the pocket money she could really use was not that terrible.

Now Miss Justice, it seems that one person's finances are enough to support the operation of the entire Tarot Society.

During the transaction session, Klein and others once again experienced the terrifying financial power of Miss Justice. She bought two extraordinary items from Ms. Hermit, and customized an extraordinary item from Mr. Hanged Man.

The total value exceeds 7000 gold pounds.

Audrey faintly noticed that the Tarot Club members looked at her with a bit of envy and surprise.

In fact, she just felt that the war had come, so she wanted to indirectly enhance the strength of other Tarot Society members by spending more money. This would make it easier for her to obtain new information and help in the future.

This is a sure-fire investment.

It's just that compared to investing in tangible things like banks, minerals, and land, what she invests in is the broad future of Tarot Club members.

Well, she believes this is definitely a very valuable investment.

She didn't notice that Forsi looked at her with a bit of suspicion and certainty.

Miss Justice is Miss Audrey.

She had noticed it before, and this time she directly confirmed the identity of Miss Justice.

She had heard Xiu say that according to the aristocratic habits of the Loen Kingdom, ladies from aristocratic families generally had to get married before they could truly control their wealth.

Recently, in the entire Backlund, there is only one aristocratic marriage involving Miss Audrey and Mr. Hasta getting engaged.

Moreover, during the engagement ceremony, she also heard other aristocratic ladies talking in a very envious tone about the huge fortune that Miss Audrey might obtain this time.

To sum up, Miss Audrey is Miss Justice, this is an absolutely unmistakable fact.

Sensing Forsi's long look, Audrey faced her with a kind smile.