The First Magic World War

Madam Nancy had been waiting outside Machu Picchu.

Just as Charles was about to board the carriage, he saw Aubrey Barrington Atwood alighting from another. The Liemar Detective Agency's president had not left after all.

Charles shrugged his shoulders and said, "I apologize for not being able to rescue Mr. Harriet's body. There's something peculiar about this fortress ruin."

Aubrey Barrington Atwood gave Charles a deep look and asked, "Did you choose this place because you've signed a contract with a certain monster?"

That was the most logical explanation!

Charles did not contradict nor confirm the suspicion but merely bowed slightly and handed Harriet's military saber to Aubrey Barrington Atwood, saying, "This is Mr. Harriet's relic. Please return it to his family."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Though I wished to avoid such a tragedy, I was powerless to prevent it."

After saying this, Charles boarded the carriage and, after ensuring that both ladies were seated securely, he opened the speaking tube and said, "Madam Nancy! Back to Strasbourg."

Aubrey Barrington Atwood stood in front of the ruins of Machu Picchu, watching Charles's carriage drive away, pondering for a long time before he got into his carriage.

He found Charles Meklen increasingly inscrutable.

If he could turn back time, Aubrey Barrington Atwood would never have accepted that order from Magru Teller.

For the mere profit of a few Aegeus, he had not only lost eight detectives, including three Transcendents, but he had also lost a military connection like Harriet. So young, Harriet had been promoted to High-Level Transcendent; he was bound to have a limitless future and would have been a strong support for the Liemar Detective Agency.

Besides, he had to face the recriminations from the Orc Assassin Alliance.

Indeed, the Orc Assassin Alliance would continuously send assassins to chase their targets. But for such orders that caused them to lose personnel, they would add extra fees. If the employer could not pay the additional costs, they would also end up on the assassins' hit list.

The Orcs were never the kind-hearted sort.

Too much trouble.

Upon returning to Strasbourg, Charles first dropped Vinnie Yarsaenu and Silvie Martin off at 22 Madelaine Street in the Alkatraz district.

Then he let Madam Nancy drive back to Elysian Pastoral Street No. 58.

He alighted from the carriage, feeling something amiss in the atmosphere.

In front of the house, which was usually inhabitated by just him, and at most, counting Madam Nancy and three Agile Cats, unexpectedly there were three carriages parked. Two of them bore the coat of arms of the Brittany Family, and the other was a military carriage.

Charles instructed Madam Nancy to take the carriage to the stable, and he himself stepped into the hall on the first floor, where three people were present.

One of them was naturally Anne, another was her cousin Krel Brittany, and the last was none other than: Saint Mama Karen!

Charles suppressed the shock in his heart, smiled slightly, and said, "I did not expect so many guests. My humble abode is truly honored by your presence." Continue your journey on empire

Krel laughed and said, "I have military duties to attend to and cannot stay long, so please allow me to be brief."

"Firstly, I want to apologize for not being able to fight the duel on your behalf."

"Though the movement of troops was beyond my control, I should have arranged for other friends to assist in advance. This was my oversight."

"Fortunately, you've returned safely, and that, too, has eased my mind."

"I, Krel Brittany, am willing to be friends with Charles Meklen for life and will stand by his side in any matter."

Krel waved his hand, stopping Charles from speaking, and continued, "The second thing is, I would like to ask Mr. Charles, are you truly willing to marry my cousin, Miss Anne Brittany, as your wife and are willing to put in the effort for her?"

Anne, with a look of anxiety, clutched her skirt tightly with both hands, but dared not speak, her face showing a mix of hope and fear.

Charles placed a hand on his chest and smiled, saying, "One of my teachers at Sheffield University once said, 'Life is precious, but love is more valuable!'"

"I am willing to do anything for Anne, to go through fire and water for her, without hesitation."

Krel revealed a smile, and Anne also visibly relaxed.

This elite from the Empire's military said, "Mr. Charles, forgive my frankness, but a Fourth Order Transcendent does not qualify to marry a young lady from the Brittany Family."

"You practice Bloody Glory, and if it were a time of peace, there would be no chance to advance this Secret Technique to a High Order."

"To advance Bloody Glory, one must slaughter life, and it cannot be just any low-level life. But in the Empire, murder is a crime, and killing a Transcendent, to take their life force, is something neither the Empire's laws nor the major families can tolerate."

"But now you have an opportunity."

"Byron has already declared war on your homeland, the Behemoth Duchy."

"In no more than a week, Fars will also declare war on those bloodsucking Vampires from Byron."

"Although I cannot yet speak for the Brittany Family, I am personally willing to support you in this matter and stand by your side."

"However, what is needed now is for you to join the battlefield."

Charles drew in a sharp breath and said, "But I'm still a civilian staff member."

He had a rough understanding of Krel's intention.

His cousin really did support his relationship with Anne, which was why he was encouraging him to go to the front line.

Only on the front lines, where the life force of High-Level Transcendents was dense, could Charles advance his Bloody Glory swiftly; only by becoming a High-Level Transcendent could he and Anne be together, and the battlefield was also the place where one could most easily attain achievements and rapid promotion.

Of course, mere achievements did not necessarily lead to promotion, but with Krel's help, nobody would be able to take away Charles's accomplishments.

Krel answered indifferently, "Civilians can also go to the battlefield, and transferring to military service is not a troublesome matter."

Charles looked at Anne and replied resolutely, "For Miss Anne, for the Empire, and for the peace of humanity, I am willing to take a trip to the battlefield."

Krel nodded and said, "I have said all I need to say. I have come back to Strasbourg to expedite a shipment of supplies and can only stay for two hours. If you don't return in half an hour, we will have no chance to meet again."

"Now, Mr. Charles, please strive to achieve and build a career."

He hurriedly took his leave.

With one less person in the room, the pressure on Charles seemed to increase rather than decrease. If he had a choice, he truly did not want to face Saint Mama Karen!

Mama Karen chuckled and said, "I only came to say this: You may borrow the Silver Rhinoceros indefinitely without worrying about damage or loss."

The matron pointed a finger at the ground where a small red box was placed and said gently, "Here are one hundred and twenty Magic-Breaking Bombshell Bullets!"

After saying this, Saint Mama Karen told Anne, "Please make sure you don't return home too late," and left as gracefully as Krel.