After returning to Closebell, Fang Zheng also got news from Ellie as soon as possible.

And his answer is...

"Don't worry."

“……………………………………………?”

"The Empire would not be so stupid that it would do something that would push Close Bale to the Republic at this time. Do you think the group of fools in the Closbeer parliament - well, your grandfather is not among them, why do those fools think they can drive the wolf to the wolf? It's because of this. Close Bale is swaying between the two great powers, but if either side is too excessive, it will push Close Bale to the other side without any room for maneuver. What's more, if it comes to commercial trade, the Republic is better at this. Now the empire is too busy to take care of itself, and it is possible that civil war breaks out. Where can they have this time to provoke the second battlefield with the Republic here, so that's just a casual word and scare people."

"So that's the case... Sorry, I was too nervous before."

When Ellie finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Fang Zheng's answer, she couldn't help but look at Fang Zheng's side.

"But, Mr. Fang Zheng, who is she?"

"This is Miss Lufina, the Knight of the Star Cup Knights."

Fang Zheng gave an introduction casually, but when he heard Fang Zheng's introduction, Ellie's face froze.

"Knights of Star Cup? That's not from the Qiyao Church..."

"Well, that's right. Just before I came back, I went to the headquarters of the Seven-Sighted Church and had some exchanges with the Dharma King. In principle, the Seven-Sighted Church supports Closbeer's independence."

"Really, really?"

Hearing this, Ellie suddenly screamed, and even she couldn't help but jump up excitedly.

"The Seven Stars Church is willing to support us? Then we will be recognized by the Seven Stars Church in the future..."

"No, Miss McDowell."

However, before Ellie finished speaking, she saw Lufina smiling and speaking.

"Indeed, after hearing about the experience of Crossbel, the church supported Crossbel's independence in principle, but we will not become the supreme ruler of Crossbel like other independent territories."

"Hey? Isn't it...isn't it?"

Facing Lufina's answer, Ellie was a little stunned.

On the Semlia continent, in addition to sovereign and independent countries like Liber, Herrebonia, and Karwade, there are also some similar independent territories, such as the Principality of Remifilia, Northampulia Autonomous Prefecture, Julet District, and Oled Autonomous Prefecture.

The reason why these independent territories were not annexed by the Republic and the Empire was that they signed an agreement with the country of the Seven Stars Church, the Code of the Yartria, who regarded the Code of the Yartria as the sovereign state, and the Code of the Yartria would maintain their sovereignty and independence with their own reputation and strength.

If the Empire and the Republic start war against them, it is equivalent to starting war against the Seven Stars Church. In the goddess of the sky, she believes in Saimlia, who is spread all over the continent, and doing such things is undoubtedly a suicide.

In Ellie's expectations, it is the best choice to be able to sign a sect leader agreement with the Seven Stars Church to become an independent state of Closbeer similar to other independent territories.

But Lufina's answer made Ellie a little confused.

"You'll know in a while."

Fang Zheng stood up and walked out of the room.

"Let's go, we're going to a place."

“Where to go?”

"Danggulam Gate."

The Dongulam Gate is the border gate between Crossbel and the Empire. Naturally, the Crossbel Guard is also stationed here. Fang Zheng brought Ellie and Lufina to the place. Soon, after the name of the Founder newspaper was posted, they passed through the alert area and came to the office inside.

When Fang Zheng pushed open the door and walked in, Ellie found a woman in a military uniform, wearing glasses, with a serious expression and dark blue short hair sitting at the desk. This person is not unfamiliar to Ellie, who is Sonia Belz, deputy commander of the security forces.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect that the president of Starlight Technology would come here to find me."

Putting down the document in her hand, Sonia stared at Fang Zheng. Although her expression was indifferent, it revealed a sharpness like a sword unsheathed.

"What's the matter if you come from afar?"

"I won't say much nonsense."

Fang Zheng pulled a chair and sat down, then looked at Sonia.

"I'm here to tell you that Starlight will disband the Closebell Parliament early next month and declare the entire Closebell independence."

“………………!”

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, a cold light flashed in Sonia's eyes, and then she stared at Fang Zheng.

"This is such a bad joke."

"I'm not here to tell you a joke."

Fang Zheng took out a stack of documents from his briefcase and threw them on the table of Deputy Commander Sonia.

"This is the criminal record and evidence of the members of the Closbell Parliament. There is no death penalty here, otherwise it would be enough to sentence them to death ten times. Of course, it also includes the commander of the security team. This is also the reason why I came to you. Since you are unwilling to be with those idiots, then we have a basis for cooperation."

"Do you know what you're doing? Mr. Fang Zheng, this is a coup."

"so what."

Fang Zheng shrugged his shoulders.

"I didn't hit their necks with a gun. What they did should be punished. Do you think these guys should be let go of the law?"

"Based on your behavior, would it be ironic to say such words?"

"No."

Facing the questioning of Deputy Commander Sonia, Fang Zheng smiled slightly.

"I am not a citizen of Close Bell. You should be very clear that according to Close Bell's law, you can't do anything to me. This is the crook of the Close Bell Council itself."

"But as deputy commander of the security forces, I still have the power to arrest those who try to subvert Closebell and bring disaster to it."

Speaking of this, Sonia stood up.

"Aren't you afraid? Or have you bribed all my soldiers?"

“No need.”

Fang Zheng shook his head.

"I didn't bribe your soldiers, nor did I give you any poison. These are all the actions of the weak. There is only one reason why I came here today to negotiate with you."

Speaking of this, Fang Zheng smiled.

"That's that everyone in the Guards combined is not my opponent in front of me."

"you……………"

"If you think I'm making a big fuss, you can let all the soldiers here come in to catch me. I'll sit here without moving or fighting back. If you can let me move half a step, then even if I lose. I turn around and leave, and I will think that Crossbeer's independence has never happened."

Faced with Fang Zheng's calm answer, Sonia calmed down instead. She stared at the other person and then sat down slowly after a while.

"To be honest, Mr. Fang Zheng, your words sound like a drunken person to me, but you didn't drink, and if you went crazy, Miss McDowell wouldn't be with her side. Although you looked at her, your words scared her. Then, I would like to ask you, even if Starlight Technology gained control of Closebell, when you declare independence, you know what you are going to face, and how do you deal with this?"

"Of course I have a plan. I also know that once Starlight Technology masters Crossbel and declares independence, the Republic and the Empire will not sit idly by. They will raise an army to attack Crossbel completely with this excuse. It is best that one of the parties can occupy this place once and for all to end the current co-governance of the two sides. In my opinion, in general, the Republic has a higher chance of winning. But at the moment, the empire is upright on the edge of civil war. If it is to trigger internal conflicts, they may also react to it, such as rewarding the people who conquered Crossbel as new nobles, or upgrading the title of aristocrat, to avoid the increase and further outbreak of internal friction from this perspective."

"A war like this is devastating to Closebell."

Deputy Commander Sonia stared at Fang Zheng.

"Since you know, what are you going to do?"

"It's very simple. First, resist the attacks from the Empire and the Republic. As long as you can repel them, and then the stalemate will take action for a while."

"Yes, sir."

Hearing this, Lufina walked up to her, she respectfully bowed to Fang Zheng, and then looked at Deputy Commander Sonia.

"Once that time, the church will take action to give the two sides a step, call for peace talks, and hope that the two countries can sign an independent agreement..."

"Does Closbel then hold the Kingdom of Code as the suzerain?"

"No."

Lufina shook her head, then saluted Fang Zheng respectfully again.

"The Church will not sign a supreme agreement with Crossbear, and we recognize Founder as Crossbear's only legal ruler, that's it."

"this……………"

When Sonia and Ellie were both stunned when they heard Lufina's decisive answer.

Does the Seven Stars Church recognize Fang Zheng as the only legal ruler of Crossbell?

How could the church do this?

If the Qiyao Church uses this method, it is not unreasonable to expand its power. But Lufina's attitude is quite firm, and she is extremely respectful to Fang Zheng's performance. Could it be that Fang Zheng is a clergy with a high status in the church? But his style is not very similar...

“Your idea is very good.”

Compared to Ellie, an idealist, Sonia is considered a realist, otherwise she would not have been able to ascend to the position of deputy commander of the security forces as a woman.

"But the premise that this idea can be realized is that we can withstand the joint attacks between the Republic and the Empire, and I can tell you that the guards do not have such power."

"Not before, it doesn't mean it's not now."

Fang Zheng spread his hands and smiled.
Chapter completed!