The First Magic World War

Grand Duchess Anne Brittany stood atop the walls of Black Phoenix City, her previously innocent and cheerful face now completely replaced by resoluteness.

Charles had not been gone long when fleets from the New Continent successively appeared; they quickly discovered a piece of land on the Old Continent that was fertile, by the sea, and lacked any formidable power overseeing it! As for the reputation of Duke Charles Meklen, it was simply laughable to the people of the New Continent! Just a little novelist, who gained his title by pleasing the newly ascended daughter of the Fars Emperor...

Yes, in the eyes of those returning from the New Continent, Charles Meklen was just a lucky fool, a fortunate son-in-law by sheer coincidence!

These people launched an assault on the Mecklen Duchy without any hesitation.

The war had begun! Charles' Westwind Knights were quickly forced into retreat.

There was no choice; Charles had taken almost all the Sacred level fighters with him, leaving behind only ordinary Transcendents.

Furthermore, Charles had always taught his subordinates to prioritize survival.

Under the command of Anatasiya, Dobin, and others, the Westwind Knights orderly retreated through the Labyrinth passages and did not suffer much loss.

But to those returning from the New Continent, this strategic retreat was a sign that the enemy was frail and easily defeated, and they attacked even more recklessly.

Upon hearing the news, Anne did not hesitate to bring Mama Karen, Krel Brittany, and Ebner Sumei for support. Anne also knew that her father and brothers truly had no forces to spare, so she decisively ordered the Westwind Knights to fall back to Black Phoenix City, sacrificing all other lands and leaving no supplies behind, sending everything that could not be taken to Machu Picchu and Cappadocia—the former being a Fars city, within Fars territory, the latter an Inglima city, with Menilman stationed there.

Anne had originally thought that with three Sacred level fighters by her side, plus the Black Dragon and Regulus left by Charles to guard the city, she could launch a beautiful counterattack beneath the walls of Black Phoenix City.

But as more New Continent fleets landed and the New Continent Alliance formed, Anne quickly discarded any illusions and sought help from all possible allies, receiving support from nearly all the forces friendly to Charles, turning the entire Black Phoenix City into an impregnable fortress.

After dozens of fierce battles beneath Black Phoenix City, Anne steadfastly held the city.

Throughout all the nations of the Old Continent, from the Royal Family and nobility to the commoners at the bottom, Grand Duchess Anne Brittany's reputation soared like a nightingale taking flight; she was no longer a caged canary, nor the naive little princess, but a bona fide diplomat, military strategist, and political figure! Her fame was now no less than that of her father and brothers!

Even though a trace of terror still lingered in her heart, Anne had learned not to let these emotions show. Looking at the dense fleet outside Black Phoenix City, in her beautiful eyes burned only blazing flames, her spirit for battle undeniably high.

By Anne's side stood the swiftly rising star of the Fars Empire, the moon in its full glory—Sophia Garanord, the second pillar of the Imperial Navy!

Upon learning that Black Phoenix City was under siege, she threw caution to the wind, disregarding her father Count Galanode's objections and leading her own naval forces into the war. She had now become Anne's deputy and made substantial contributions to the defense of Black Phoenix City.

After all, Anne had never fought a war before, while Sophia Garanord had participated in several of the Empire's major naval battles and had ample experience commanding fleets.

Behind the two stood the greatest contributors to Black Phoenix City's tenacious defense—Princess May Guillaume, Duchess Meisu!

At Meisu's side was her daughter, Adossa Meisu!

Charles's two Sacred-level followers, as well as the senior officers, automatically assumed the identity of Duke Mecklen's vassals, fully supporting Anne, so even with a powerful figure like Duchess Mesu in Black Phoenix City, Anne still firmly held the city in her grasp.

A figure slowly levitated from the warship, a giant combat saber in hand, and shouted with a hint of arrogance, "Archduke Anne!"

"You and Black Phoenix City have both reached the point of desperation, your lands have been almost entirely lost, what meaning is there for you to continue to resist?"

"Surrender Black Phoenix City, and let all your subordinates surrender. I can let you leave on your own and return to Fars."

"Or you could choose to stay. I admire you greatly and would take you as my wife, allowing you to continue living on this land."

Princess May's hands slightly parted, one raised in an empty gesture, the other gently tugging, conjuring a pink fighting spirit that turned into an arrow and shot out like lightning!

Facing Princess May's spirit arrow, the New Continent's warrior simply smiled, his giant combat saber spun around his body, shattering Princess May's spirit arrows, and he shouted loudly, "Since you refuse to recognize what's good for you, after we take Black Phoenix City, all men will be enslaved, and the fate of the women will depend on our mood."

"I promise to give you a taste of ecstasy until death!"

The man laughed boisterously, but Anne raised a hand, signaling for everyone to not make a rash move!

The strongest in Black Phoenix City were the Black Dragon, Regulus, Princess May, and Duchess Mesu, all at the Second Level. But the three leaders of the New Continent Alliance were at the twenty-third level, and if not for the Serpent of Destiny's temple within Black Phoenix City, they would have no chance of resisting the New Continent's Allied Army.

Anne spoke calmly, "Ignore his provocation!"

"When Charles returns, I will ensure all their arrogance is paid back in full!"

Just the mention of Charles could fill the Westwind Knights with fighting spirit, and though the enemy was inconceivably powerful, they were still undaunted because Charles had never let them down.

Montblanc yelled insults, heap shame on all the people of Black Phoenix City, threatening and tempting them, but the city's people remained unmoved. Seeing that all his verbal attacks were ineffective, he became enraged and swung his giant combat saber furiously. The mountain-crumbling, tsunami-like strike hit the air above Black Phoenix City and was dissipated by a strange force. He cursed in annoyance, "What kind of Evil God is protecting this city?"

"Without the protection of the Evil God, these weak Sacred-levels wouldn't stand a chance against my combat saber."

Another Sacred-level member of the New Continent Alliance slowly rose into the air, sneering lewdly, "Still not giving up on that chick named Anne?"

Montblanc snorted coldly, "What about you? Do you want to swap her for that chick you've taken a fancy to?"

The New Continent Alliance Sacred-level member shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't mind. It's the first time I've seen a city with so many beautiful women. Any one of them would do for me, I'm not picky. But it's a pity, the most beautiful princess has caught the eye of our boss, Avesh!"

Montblanc glanced at the battlements of Black Phoenix City; there were at least a dozen beauties there who would be Unparalleled in the New Continent.

The leaders of the New Continent Alliance had long divided the "spoils of war". He glanced at Princess May, his heart warmed, and whispered, "After Avesh has had his way, I want a taste of Princess Inglima."

While the two brazenly chatted above Black Phoenix City, a long howl came from the sea, and a fleet cutting through the waves was making its way toward Black Phoenix City.