The First Magic World War

Charles whispered, "But this matter is in His Majesty's best interest!"

He did not bother to argue or explain, since it was "none of his business," and only needed to offer the most "loyal" suggestion.

Princess Akso sighed deeply, her mood quite gloomy. Her sister had died in a rebellion, killed by her cousin, and her brother too had died in a rebellion...

Charles took the opportunity to add, "If he hadn't been tricked out by Wood Brandon, he wouldn't have died. No matter who killed him, Wood Brandon bears an inescapable responsibility."

"I am willing to kill Wood Brandon for His Majesty and for Her Royal Highness the Princess, to avenge Mr. Morgan."

Princess Akso said, "Indeed..."

"I'm tired. Anne! Stay with your aunt for a while."

Anne glanced at Charles and left with Princess Akso.

Emperor McClain Brittany watched his sister-in-law and daughter leave, then suddenly said, "Akso says, to do such a daring deed, only two people are prime suspects—one is her son Zimmerman, and the other is Charles Meklen."

Charles bowed deeply and said, "My whole heart is devoted to Anne. I followed her and Mama Karen all the way, not even being in Strasbourg, how could I possibly be the murderer."

Yes, it was Ebner Sumei who killed him, certainly not him.

Emperor of Brittany sighed and said, "I didn't expect him to return and join Wood Brandon to restore the Axel Dynasty."

"If someone could bring Nanny back, I might as well not be Emperor."

At these words, Charles dared not retort. He silently stayed with the old Emperor for a while, who then whispered, "You have to fight against the settlers of the New Continent, and I have called you back to Strasbourg to suppress the rebellion, truly a hardship."

Charles replied, "Not a hardship!"

"Only, Antonio is too kind, born of Empress Nanny, perhaps not suitable to face the Axels and negotiate."

The old Emperor paused for a moment and said, "Indeed! I will grant you the leading authority to negotiate with them in place of Antonio to settle this matter."

Charles smiled faintly and said, "I will give it my all."

The Emperor of Brittany had the documents written, stamped with the royal seal of Fars, and handed to Charles. Charles took the document, and though he thought the old Emperor would send him away immediately, he heard Emperor McClain Brittany hesitantly ask, "Lord Mecklen! Do you think Akso would make a good stepmother?"

Charles had already felt something was off, and at this moment, he was certain...

It really was off.

This was indeed a significant event for the Brittany Dynasty.

Charles smiled faintly and said, "You only need to concern yourself with whether Princess Akso is a good match."

"I will take full responsibility for Anne's future."

"She is now the Duchess of Modova, the ruler of the Mosrett region, the future wife of Duke Mecklen. No matter what happens to Fars or to the Brittany Dynasty, she will be happy for life. The goodness or badness of a mere stepmother can't even affect the quality of Princess Anne's breakfast."

Emperor McClain Brittany looked steadily at Charles, finally feeling in this moment that this young man had indeed taken away his most cherished daughter.

He didn't even care about the power of House Brittany!

Because he could help Anne seize power.

He didn't even care about the inheritance of the Brittany Family.

Because...

This young man was already the Archduke of Mecklen.

His territory was even subtly the fifth largest country on the Old Continent.

Without the name of an empire, but with the substance of one!

The old Emperor had even heard about the subordinates Charles had, he truly had the ability to say in front of an Emperor, "You only need to concern yourself with whether Princess Akso is a good spouse..."

Charles didn't say what followed, but the old Emperor could tell there was more to it, "What if she's not?

Anne doesn't need a stepmother's affection.

The Emperor of Brittany was silent for a long time before saying, "Sir Mecklen! I wish to marry my beloved daughter, Anne Brittany, to you. Will you accept?"

Charles knelt on one knee and said joyfully, "I will."

"When will it be?"

The Emperor of Brittany said impatiently, "Naturally, after the war ends and I have quelled all the rebellions."

Charles said loudly, "I promise to quell the Axel rebellion within a month! And I am willing to be sent to four countries to negotiate a peace treaty for the Empire."

The Emperor of Brittany snorted and murmured to himself, "This lad is really putting in the effort to marry Anne."

Princess Akso and Anne were having tea in the military tent, both princesses preoccupied with their thoughts.

Princess Akso was wondering how to break the news to Anne when she heard her say, "Auntie! Be my stepmother!"

Princess Akso spat out her floral tea, her porcelain-like face blushing as she whispered, "Anne, what nonsense are you talking?"

Anne leaned on Princess Akso's knees, her voice tinged with sadness, "I don't have a mother anymore! But Auntie, you know, no emperor can be without an empress, and I can't accept another woman taking my mother's place. Only you are different, Auntie, you've watched me and my brother grow up since we were little…"

Anne had read every one of Charles's books, these novels riddled with schemes, and even though the schemes in most online novels were mediocre, many were borrowed from history, profound intrigues that gave the Imperial Princess a solid lesson in palace politics.

There must be an Empress for Fars, and if this Empress still comes from Axel, the title of Emperor McLaren Brittany would be even more unbreakable.

In terms of succession order, Princess Akso was second only to her youngest brother, Morgan.

Moreover, Anne also believed that Aunt Akso, not only could she stabilize the Brittany Dynasty in terms of name, but she would also not be too harsh on her and her brother Antonio, even if Akso had her own children someday...

Well, no one would dare let Akso's child ascend to the throne.

Anne rambled on for a while and finally fell asleep on Princess Akso's legs.

The face of the former Imperial Princess, beautiful as a flower, showed a look of pity as she whispered softly, "Anne is really innocent! I hope this child can stay this innocent forever, untainted by this filthy world. Charles Mecklen, please do take good care of... my daughter."

Between Emperor McLaren Brittany and Akso of Axel, there was only Antonio left to worry about.

And at this moment, Antonio was still troubled by an insignificant rebellion.