92: Alice

Alice first directly canceled many useless courtesies, then streamlined many complicated and useless rituals.

Next, land was nationalized, and the feudal system was abolished...

A series of operations clearly showed that preparations had been made long ago.

Furthermore, all opposing voices had already been suppressed during this confrontation.

The entire nation operated at high speed, with countless key positions filled by trusted confidantes.

Everything happened too quickly.

Even ordinary citizens hadn't reacted to what was happening before feeling like the world was different.

It was as if a segment of their time had been clipped.

However, all these changes were good, and ordinary citizens naturally accepted them with pleasure, as most benefits extended to the general populace.

Moreover, they were the kind that would bless future generations.

Naturally, there was no resistance, and they even cooperated actively.

Clarissa looked at this series of measures and, in her heart, acknowledged Queen Alice.

Putting aside everything else, her actions and decisiveness were very commendable, and she truly acted for the country and its people.

"Since that's the case, I can't be a hindrance either!" Clarissa listened to the butler's report and smiled slightly.

Just then, a servant ran over: "Master! The Pri... Princess... no... no, the Queen is here!"

"The Queen? Alice?" Clarissa nodded. Why was she coming to see her at this time?

Clarissa walked out to the main hall.

She saw a girl who looked to be under twenty, dressed in luxurious clothes, with a beautiful face and exquisite, smooth-looking skin.

Although the other party was luxuriously dressed and had a noble demeanor, Clarissa looked at the girl's gentle smile and felt a sense of a girl next door.

This contrast felt very strong.

"Hello! Your Majesty Alice!" Clarissa smiled and greeted Alice, her words sounding respectful, but her actions were not at all restrained; she walked straight over and sat down in front of Alice.

"Hello! Esteemed Black Flame Sword Princess!" Alice said with a slight smile.

"Just call me Clarissa. I don't really like this official way of speaking," Clarissa said to Alice, shaking her head slightly.

"That's great! I don't like that either~ But in those situations, I have no choice but to~" Alice immediately looked relieved, slumping back with a grin, her two long legs under her luxurious dress swinging slightly, looking very much like a little girl.

"May I ask why Your Majesty Alice has come here?" Clarissa looked at Alice, asking curiously.

"Just call me Alice. There's no need for 'Your Majesty' or anything like that," Alice said with a smile. "I came to Sister Lisa because I wanted to win you over~ But now it seems, I think it's better to make friends~ I wonder if you're willing to be friends with Alice~"

"How old are you this year, Alice?" Clarissa suddenly asked.

"I..." Alice was bewildered by the sudden jump in topic. She blinked and said, "I'm 19 this year."

"I'm 16 this year~ You can't call me 'sister'!" Clarissa said with a smile.

???" Alice's eyes widened when she heard Clarissa's words. She looked Clarissa up and down. Before, Clarissa had seemed mature, steady, and as if she had experienced a lot, a "veteran" who had gone through difficulties and hardships.

Moreover, Clarissa was a Radiant Sun Knight, and a top-tier Radiant Sun Knight at that. Alice thought that such a talented person, even if she overestimated her, should still be older than her...

Now she was being told... she was actually three years younger than her!

This left Alice stunned.

Was Clarissa aging quickly, or did she look too young?

"Haha~ Don't think too much about it. I'm very happy to make friends!" Clarissa said with a smile, looking at Alice in front of her, who was much more pleasant than the people from various factions who had come before. Moreover, Alice, as the Queen, the "faction leader," had condescended to come in person, already lowering herself considerably.

And Clarissa could tell that Alice genuinely wanted to be friends.

"Really?!" Alice's face lit up. In truth, she had come today half-willingly and half-unwillingly.

The unwillingness was because her "think tank" had told her to come here to win over Clarissa. After all, Clarissa's combat power was truly strong, and Alice was newly ascended, with shallow roots.

If she had such a fierce general as Clarissa overseeing things, Alice could develop steadily, and once developed, she would firmly secure her position.

The willingness was because Clarissa's deeds and her charisma as a "woman" made Alice look up to her. In other words, Clarissa was something of an idol to Alice.

When Alice met Clarissa, the "fantasy" turned into "reality."

Alice found that she "fanned" Clarissa even more.

The two women chatted, and their relationship quickly warmed up during their conversation.

Before long, they were calling each other sisters.

"You will be a wise ruler! The Grosster Empire is blessed to have a Queen like you!" Clarissa said to Alice with a smile, "You go back first. In a few days, I'll send you a gift."

"Ah? What gift?!" Alice asked curiously.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you!" Clarissa said with a smile, "You'll know in a few days."

"Okay~ Then I'll head back. Oh, right, this is my token. From now on, you won't need to report when entering or leaving the palace! When I get back, I'll give you a Grand General position!" Alice stood up and said to Clarissa.

"No, no, there's no use for me to hold that position. Something like an Honorary Elder or Guest Elder would be fine," Clarissa said with a smile. "Let me be clear, I really don't have much time... So, I might not be able to help you with many things, but if you have something you can't handle, you can contact me!"

Clarissa said, taking out a magic communication stone: "This has my power on it. When you want to contact me, just input magic power."

"Okay! I understand!" Alice nodded, taking the magic communication stone. "Then I'll take my leave!"

"Okay!" Clarissa said with a smile.

Alice departed.

Clarissa stood up: "I need to go out for a few days."

"Understood! Master, please don't worry about things at home!" The butler said to Clarissa.

"Mm! You've worked hard." Clarissa nodded, then flew out.

After Alice returned, she discussed Clarissa with her ministers.

"What position do you think she should be given?" Alice asked her think tank.

The think tank began to discuss amongst themselves.

Clarissa's merits included slaying countless Orcs, and most importantly, eliminating the Berserk Orc, that "ticking time bomb"! It was also the "meat grinder" for humanity during the annual Orc tide!

It could be said to be an act that would bless future generations, one that could even be recorded in history!

Then, there was Clarissa's strength, the strength to slay the Berserk Orc.

Plus, the feat of slaying three Radiant Sun Knights with one sword each!

So effortlessly, her true combat power was probably not inferior to a legend...

Such an existence was indeed difficult to define what status to give Clarissa.

If they gave her too high a position, her achievements weren't quite enough, but if they gave her too low a position, it wouldn't match her strength! They were also afraid of angering Clarissa, fearing she would feel they were insulting her.