The agreements signed by the Four Empires in Black Phoenix City marked the completion of a broad framework. However, countless minor details still required discussion, though these were no longer of critical importance.
First, The Emperor of Bretagne announced the withdrawal of his troops, rewarding the conquered lands of Black Phoenix to his loyal ministers. He left Count D’Artagnan in...
2025-05-19 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostOn the open sea, the Allied Fleet had successfully completed its risky mission to draw the pirates’ fire. To avoid unnecessary casualties, Rear Admiral Cisneros ordered the fleet to withdraw beyond the effective range of the coastal artillery.
Just as several warships adjusted their sails, an eerie silence suddenly fell...
2025-05-18 19:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe first volley of cannon fire was usually meant for calibration, particularly with the arcing trajectory of a mortar. Adjusting the barrel’s angle based on the initial shell’s impact point was a necessary step.
Nonetheless, one shell happened to land squarely within the pirates’ defensive position.
Though black powder lacked...
2025-05-18 19:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostAt the final moment, Falkenhayn tried to force the 4th German Reserve Army to continue surrounding the French forces in the Cape Town area, but it was all in vain.
The French 1st Tank Brigade, accompanied by two special artillery divisions and nearly forty thousand troops, advanced into the heart of Cape Town, which was th...
2025-05-18 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostTigani's gaze passed over the observation hole, sizing up the troops of General Christine outside the bomb-proof shelter, his eyes filled with envy. "I would rather bring more men back, General Christine!"
Tigani's forces had been encircled by the German army in the Samock Strait, caught under artillery fire and crossf...
2025-05-18 17:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot ascended to the highest deck of the Dolmabahçe, gazing into the distance at Black Phoenix City. After a moment, he spoke:
“I’ll rename this city ‘City of Fate’ and construct a…”
“No, I’ll build nine grand temples instead!”
Initially, Charlot had intended to build a grand temple for the Serpent of Fate. However, recalling the ancient wisdom of China, ...
2025-05-18 15:10:02 +0000 UTC View PostArdosa Mesu found herself in an awkward position. After all, the Duchess Mesu had already betrayed the Fars Empire, pledging allegiance to Byron. Hence, when Charlot Mecklenburg and the Fars Royal Knights combined forces, she sought out Charlot to bid her farewell.
Charlot’s attitude towards his senior was notably cordial. Firstly, the Mecklenburg and Mesu families had entered into an a...
2025-05-18 15:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostTunis City.
In the Kahil Palace, Bey Hamid Ali listened to the battle reports delivered from the front lines, his face breaking into a wide smile.
Initially, upon learning that Younes had indeed returned to Tunis, he was quite alarmed. Fortunately, his beloved consort Hafsa was extraordinarily clever, pre...
2025-05-17 19:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostFrance
Southeast of Provence
A neatly aligned and well-equipped legion marched into the port of Toulon.
If one looked closely, it was evident that the soldiers' immaculate white uniforms were slightly different—some had the insignia of irises and dolphins embroidered on their collars, a mark reserved for the French ...
2025-05-17 19:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostIf tanks were to be categorized by generations at this time, the "Char A1" tank and the A7V tank would actually belong to different generations.
The "Char A1" tank's turret can rotate, whereas the A7V tank's turret cannot.
This may seem like a minor difference, since tanks are often judged based on their ability to p...
2025-05-17 17:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostThis was indeed a trap set by Charles.
The German A7V, although not an excellent tank, possessed formidable firepower: a 57mm caliber cannon along with six Maxim machine guns.
It might be clumsy, but no one could get close, like a moving fortress that would occupy any area it entered. Even the "Char A1" tank was no exception.
The fro...
2025-05-17 17:09:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe German artillery positions were in disarray, with howitzers overturned by tanks everywhere, and groups of German gunners huddled on the ground, surrendering with their hands on their heads.
Colonel Brown simply ordered them to surrender their weapons and destroy their guns before letting them go.
Several Wester...
2025-05-17 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot pondered for a moment and said, “Indeed, I do have some friends in Byron, Ingrima, and the Lionheart Empire.”
Antonio glanced at Ardosa and asked, “Junior Sister Ardosa, how did Charlot manage to lure you onto his pirate ship?”
Though Antonio was destined to become the Fars Empire's strongest warrior, he was still quite young. During his school days, he was only two ...
2025-05-17 15:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as the labyrinth formed by the ancient scroll appeared above the skies of the Black Phoenix Dynasty, it was shattered by a single shot from Yannis Hadrian. He remarked coldly, “A trivial trick to summon an evil god!”
“What use is it anyway?”
Charlot Mecklenburg gazed at the Agmirlas Labyrinth scroll. This ancient artwork added twenty-three pages to his labyrinth, fil...
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2025-05-17 07:36:42 +0000 UTC View PostRussia.
Saint Petersburg.
Crown Prince Paul Petrovich emerged from Catherine II’s bedchamber, glancing back twice reluctantly before finally striding purposefully down the corridor.
It was not that he wished to draw closer to his mother. Quite the opposite—he harbored deep resentment for Catherine II, jus...
2025-05-16 19:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Your Highness, the first two points you raised are very reasonable, and I can now represent my father to make a promise to you."
Rabia spoke, then put on a hesitant expression: "However, the matter of the Port of Besseda is beyond the authority my father granted me."
Before Joseph could respond, she immediatel...
2025-05-16 19:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostIt was about two-thirty in the afternoon when the rain on the Samock Straight stopped.
The gray sky began to brighten, and Colonel Matteo thought the weather might clear up. The temperature had risen slightly, but just then a gust of wind blew in, and suddenly, white snowflakes began drifting down, mixed with some raindrops.<...
2025-05-16 17:08:01 +0000 UTC View PostFalkenhayn knew Charles very well, but also did not know Charles.
Falkenhayn had studied every battle Charles had fought, and he was familiar with every piece of equipment Charles had invented, especially the "Mark I" tank.
He had even boldly analyzed, estimated, and speculated on what kind of tactics Charles would devel...
2025-05-16 17:07:01 +0000 UTC View PostCresto exchanged a single strike with Georgia Hadrian. Though his hands were left numb from the clash, he steadied himself with a long howl and launched back into the fray.
Known as the “Light of the Holy Mountain,” Cresto was one of the two among the Five Strongest who had achieved their prowess solely through personal effort, catching up to the legendary “Three Heroes of the Empir...
2025-05-16 15:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostCharlot Mecklenburg stared intently at the battlefield. Before him stood Georgia Hadrian, a peerless military genius who had risen to prominence in mere days. Charlot's heart was filled with tension.
Even so, he was confident. Even if Georgia Hadrian were ten times stronger, at best, the count could ensure his own survival against an alliance of dozens of Saint ranks. However, there was n...
2025-05-16 15:05:03 +0000 UTC View PostAdmiral Jervis continued:
"Additionally, Algiers needs an army to respond to the possibility of the French successfully landing."
"As far as I know, their Imperial Guard is only good at drinking and chasing women. Their combat capability is not very strong."
"We could recruit Albanian mercenaries," Duke of Leeds sai...
2025-05-15 19:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostOn the eastern side of the hall, British merchant Alvin saw Lavoisier come to the front and quickly nudged the lethargic young man beside him, whispering,
"Clark, a big shot is here, take careful notes for me, don't miss a single word!"
Yes, this was Alvin, the one who came to Paris during Fashion Week for an interv...
2025-05-15 19:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe mortar suppressed the German trenches. Its range was short, but its coordination with infantry and tanks could be very tight.
Under the cover of artillery fire, the tanks, accompanied by infantry, slowly advanced toward the enemy's trenches.
The tanks were of the "Mark I" model. Its 17mm frontal armor was slight...
2025-05-15 17:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn moments of national crisis, some seek self-preservation, others are overcome by anger or helplessness, some remain indifferent or even defect to the enemy, while a few rise to the occasion, taking bold action to turn the tide.
Georgia Hadrian was a man of no renown, with no extraordinary achievements to his name. Throughout his life, he never sought the spotlight, and the martial elite...
2025-05-15 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the orc army besieged Strasbourg, Charlot once muttered, "Why didn’t the Saint-rank warriors of the orcs infiltrate the city before starting the war?"
At the very least, the miraculous defensive structures of the Nine True Gods would have been rendered ineffective.
Thus, when Charlot launched his attack on Black Phoenix City, he devised a strategy to lure away the city's last...
2025-05-15 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostEymond presented a report sent by officials from Marseille.
Joseph opened the report and, after reading only a few lines, raised his eyebrows in surprise.
The report stated that the King of Spain had sent a shipment of 1.8 million livres' worth of grain, and its quality was excellent.
Although...
2025-05-14 19:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn truth, André Davout had greatly underestimated the “recklessness” of these young men.
Among the 30 large wagons brought by the 1,200 police cadets, 22 were dedicated to artillery, including transporting cannons and ammunition.
As for logistical supplies, they saved wherever possible!
Each soldier carried in their ba...
On the German Rhodes Line, Major General von Beseler braved the rain to personally inspect the firepower deployment along the front line, with Colonel Effry, the front-line commander, hurriedly accompanying him, accompanied by several guards.
As they walked, Major General von Beseler furrowed his brows and said: "Add a mach...
2025-05-14 17:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostGallieni stood at the podium in the House of Commons, delivering his speech with righteous indignation:
“Gentlemen, I don't know how to put this into words.”
“Your industrial property is protected by property laws, but the troops trained in the army are not.”
“Charles trained these troops, and h...
2025-05-14 17:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post