broken world

In the Marshal's Mansion of Odinro Yankram in the Empire, Gilfies inadvertently mentioned yesterday's rescue of Miss Shirley von Merkaz after reporting the actions of the nobles of all parties as usual.

"It seems that these aristocrats will not learn to restrain themselves at the end of the day." Reinhardt made a merciless evaluation.

Gilfies thought differently from him: "In my opinion, this is a good time for Master Reinhardt."

"what chance?"

"Win Admiral Velibur Yuchim von Merkaz under the flag."

Reinhard raised his beautiful forehead and began to think: "Merkaz, that veteran of the empire..."

Velibur Joachim von Merkaz was already a well-known imperial general before Reinhardt was born, but because he was not born in a noble family, his style was too decent, and he was not like Reinhardt. Hart also has the backing of Anne Roger, so Merkaz is still in the position of first-level general.

But since Gilphia Esti has mentioned it, let's try it.

Reinhard thought so, and said, "I'll leave it to you, Gilfies."

Gilfies left with a smile.

When Gilfies arrived at 24 Kent Street, Admiral Mercaz was not at home.

Mrs. Crocker who opened the door said, "The admiral went out with Adjutant Schneider early in the morning."

"Then where did the Admiral go? If allowed, can I wait for him here? Because I have very important things." Gilfies said politely.

It was really hard for Mrs. Crocker to reject such a sincere and polite young man, but as a servant, she really had no right to decide whether Jillfies would stay or not, so she naturally thought of Miss Shirley: "How about it, Please wait in the living room for a while, I will ask Miss Shirley for instructions."

"Miss Shirley?" Gilfies thought of the woman with long silver-white hair, "Is it Miss Shirley von Merkaz?"

Mrs. Crocker showed a surprised expression: "? Do you know Miss Shirley?"

Gilfies nodded: "Actually, I saw this Miss Shirley just yesterday."

Mrs. Crocker was even more surprised. Gilfies continued: "Miss Shirley accidentally sprained her foot yesterday, and I helped her get into Major Schneider's car."

Mrs. Crocker couldn't help being overjoyed, and invited him to sit down in the living room, made him a cup of Samron black tea, and hurried upstairs.After a while, Mrs. Crocker happily went downstairs: "Miss Shirley, please go up and see her."

Only then did Gilfies go upstairs with Mrs. Crocker, and formally met Miss Shirley von Merkaz in a chic room.

Compared with yesterday's embarrassment, the current Shirley von Merkaz looks neat and elegant.

At this moment, she was sitting leisurely on the low platform in front of the window, her long silver-white hair was combed neatly behind her head, she was holding a cup of milk tea in her right hand, and gauze was wrapped around her left ankle.Seeing Gilfies come in, she laughed and said, "Please sit down, Your Excellency Gilfies."

Gilfies found a chair and sat down.

"Yesterday...thank you very much." Yang Xiaoli thanked her, her cheeks flushed unnaturally, and her eyes turned to an unknown place outside the window.

Is she avoiding my gaze?Or is this Miss Shirley extremely shy...Gilfies couldn't help thinking.

Recalling yesterday's situation, Gilfies felt that the latter was more likely.

However, if this is the case...then it will be difficult to negotiate.

Gilfies' original plan was that since he couldn't see Admiral Melkaz for a while, it would be feasible to convey Lord Reinhardt's idea of ​​wanting to win over Merkaz through Admiral Merkaz's daughter.

But that avenue obviously wouldn't work, assuming Miss Mercaz was too shy or withdrawn.

Gilfies was lost in thought.

Yang Xiaoli on the other side was so nervous that she was about to faint.

The battle against Asti has never been so tense.

Yang Xiaoli said to herself for the thousandth time: He won't recognize her!He would never know that the Shirley von Merkaz sitting in front of him is actually the female liar of Asti!One step away, they can successfully form a joint attack on Reinhardt with the Second Fleet!

I am Shirley not Yang Xiaoli, I am Shirley not Yang Xiaoli, I am Shirley not Yang Xiaoli... After chanting silently for a hundred times, Yang Xiaoli finally mustered up the courage to say: "Is there something wrong? Your Excellency Gilphey Ace." You have been staring at I watched it for more than 10 minutes without saying a word, so, are you actually here to see through me? See through me? See through me? See through me? See through me... (←← Forgive this about to collapse of Yang Xiaoli)

Gilfies hesitated for a moment, and quickly recovered a humble smile: "I don't know if Merkaz mentioned the Marquis of Royankram in front of the lady?"

Seeing that Gilfies finally got to the point, Yang Xiaoli guessed about his intentions about [-]% or [-]%.

Immediately made a judgment: "I don't know much about military and political matters. But what I can tell you is that the one who invited my father to leave this morning was the Duke of Blanchebeck."

A gleam of gloomy light flashed in Jilfie Asbire's blue eyes.Yeah?One step too late, the Duke of Blanchebeck has invited Admiral Mercaz away first?

Yang Xiaoli knew that a discerning person like Hilde would see that Reinhardt was the final winner of the Imperial Civil War.However, if she stepped up to win Merkaz into Reinhardt's camp now, there would be no way to stay in Vulture City in the final moments of the Battle of Lipshoudt.At that time, there is no way to know the exact time of the Weistat massacre.So...Merkaz must go to the camp of the Duke of Blanchebeck and serve as the commander-in-chief of the combined army of Lipshoudt nobles.This is both conforming to history and the only way to save the Wistat massacre.

However, if he rashly rejects Gilfies' kindness, there will be great resistance for Merkaz to submit to Reinhardt in the future.

After several considerations, Yang Xiaoli made a bold decision: "My father has my father's thoughts, but I also have my own."

The red-haired young man raised his head to look at the silver-white long-haired woman...

After dinner, Merkaz returned home, and when Mrs. Crocker greeted him, she mentioned that First-Class Admiral Gilfies had come to visit.

"Because the admiral is not at home, Miss Shirley met with the admiral Gilfies." Mrs. Crocker just finished speaking with a smile, and immediately went on to say: "That is really a handsome and polite young man." He was not stingy at all. Complimenting words for Gilphiace.

Merkaz asked, "How long did they talk?"

"About half an hour, not too long."

"When you went out, what was the expression on Admiral Gilfies' face?"

Mrs. Crocker thought about it carefully and said, "Nothing special."

Merkaz asked carefully: "If you think about it carefully, are you disappointed or... proud?"

Mrs. Crocker shook her head: "There is no special expression, almost the same as when he came, what's the matter? Your Excellency Admiral."

Merkaz waved his hand and asked before going upstairs, "Has Shirley had dinner?"

Mrs. Crocker replied: "I ate it. I sent it up myself."

"I'll go see her." Merkaz turned and walked upstairs.

Although Duke Blanche made him physically and mentally exhausted, at the moment Merkaz was more worried about what his daughter had said to Gilfies.

If she inadvertently mentioned that she was invited away by the Duke of Blanchebeck... then it would be equivalent to announcing that he had joined the Duke of Blanchebeck's camp, which would mean that he, Reinhardt and Gilfies would become enemies on the battlefield , without any room for maneuver.

He is not afraid of being an enemy of Reinhardt. As a soldier, death in battle is destined, but his daughter...he hopes that she can have a stable and happy life.

The reason why the ex-wife was willing to send her daughter to Odin was simply to use his status to settle a satisfactory marriage for her daughter.

From Schneider's narration, he could vaguely detect that Shirley had unusual feelings for Gilfies.

If... If it is for the happiness of his daughter, he can risk everything, as long as his daughter's wish can be fulfilled.

That's what my father thought.

Standing outside her daughter's door, Merkaz turned on the intercom and said, "Shirley, Daddy has something to say to you."

At the same time, Gilfies sat in the ground car bound for the Marshal's Mansion, lost in thought for a long time...

The year [-] of the cosmic calendar and the beginning of [-] of the imperial calendar coincided with troubled times.