Chapter 3: Section 2: Scene 1
♦Allen ~Lucifenia Kingdom’s “Hall of Sounds”~
Something bad is happening.
The palace fell into chaos.
“Who are the people attacking?!”
“Roald(?) and Luo Lamu(?), the two cities are fighting(?)! The Revolutionary Army seems to be formed by the poor class citizens as their core.
“The leader seems to be a female swordsman with red armour! We don’t know who it is yet!”
“The Lucifenian guards are struggling in battle against the Luo Lamu(?)! Requesting reinforcement!”
The ministers and members of the royal palace were plunged into chaos. It’s not surprising. Most of them served under Queen Anne’s Regime… which was the most powerful in the country. They have been accustomed of attacking other countries, but have no experience when defending.
I was eavesdropping on the hall of sounds and overheard everything as it progressed.
“What are you doing, Allen?”
I looked back and saw standing behind me was Prime Minister Minis.
“You have some nerve to eavesdrop. If you weren’t of royal blood, I would have dragged you to the guillotine and have you beheaded”
“I’m sorry for my rudeness… are you alright?”
“…… Hmm”
Minis ignored my question, and went straight for the in the Hall of Sounds. His pace was stiff and he looked pale, but it seems he’s alright. But—
“Calm down! Really, panicking will do us no good”
Minis thundered the room and it suddenly became quiet.
“I find this hardly a problem. It’s really not a big deal. The revolutionary army is composed of peasants; the middle and upper classes is something we be worried about… But the number of soldiers on our side gives us an overwhelming advantage! The mercenaries are defending against Roald(?) and the Lou Lamu(?) can just be handled by the soldiers. In addition, the soldiers that attacked Elphegort are coming back! As long as they hurry, this level of emergency is not to be feared of”
Minis gave clear instructions so that we can recover; we just have to act in accordance of his instructions.
I stood at the door and stared. Minis glanced at my direction.
“……Hmm”
He again ignored me and returned to the room.
Now that I think about it, but it’s kinda silly. Minis is indeed one of the oldest ministers since King Arth’s era. He is indeed worthy of being called a veteran.
“Is the meeting finished yet?”
Riliane yawned.
“Allen, what’s for today’s snack?”
The riots lasted for a week.
Though the revolution was soon suppressed as Minis expected.
“Why! Why hasn’t the soldiers from Elphegort returned yet?”
“The retreating soldiers from Elphegort, is being atacked by locals!”
“That degree of harassment should be easily disposed of!”
“It’s terrible! Rollam merchants also participated in the revolutionary army”
“What did you say… This cannot be… Keel Freesis is the leader! Immediately locate and arrest Keel Freesis! This will never be forgiven! Once he is arrested, he will immediately be put to death!”
“We are also struggling against Rolled!”
“Rolled—shouldn’t the mercenaries be handling them?! We gave them a large amount of money, and they can’t even do that!”
“But we, after all, are outnumbered…”
“…… No way. Emergency recall for those who are stationed in the south and east, Retasan Fortress and Babul Desert zone! Do it immediately! Also… By the way, Marlon! Immediately send a messenger to Marlon! Request reinforcements! We assisted Marlon before with lots of money; with the current situation… we must at least give it a shot!”
Minis could not hide his anxiety. That command felt like a prayer.
“If you tell Kyle’s brother, he will immediately help us. Big brother will not abandon me, so rest assured”
Contrary to the pale Minis, Riliane was smiling.
A bell was heard from a distance. I quickly approached her.
“Your Royal Highness Riliane, Our snack for today is…”
“Eh? Ah, right. It seems I don’t have an appetite. I will not eat today”
A week later
“Luo Lamu has fallen! Keel Freesis have fled abroad!”
“The Elphegort army is now working with the revolutionary army! There’s no way for them to came back!”
“Retasan Fortress and Babul Desert zone, there was a night raid on their return trip… It’s a heavy loss!”
“Report! In Rolled, unidentified army corp take part with the Revolutionary Army! Like the troupe attacked Retasan and Babul’s soldiers! Mercenary army, near the collapse state!!”
“Marlon! Where’s Marlon’s reply?!”
“The messenger just got back… saying Marlon has refused to send troops”
“Aaaaaaahhhh!”
Minis paled and went out of the Hall of Sounds. He was on the verge of collapsing.
“Kyle-nii-sama…… Why…”
Riliane’s hands were trembling .
Another Week
“Rolled Mercenary army, completely defeated! Gast—The Mercenary group is retreating to the palace!”
“The revolution army is approaching the palace!”
“Gather all the remaining soldiers to the royal palace! Discuss a plan to stop them!”
“Waldron, Preynat, both ministers fled out of the country! Other nobles, one by one, are trying to escape too!”
“The soldiers have begun to surrender and escape! We are pretty much…”
“Woo… Uh wow, ah ah ah!”
Hearing the flood of bad news, Minis couldn’t help but wail.
“I don’t know what to do… Father… What should I do…”
“Come back to your senses! Prime Minister Minis! Your father is already dead…”
“Of course I am aware of such a thing ah ah ah ah ah!”
The other ministers tried to remind him while Minis was shouting.
Riliane has already left the Hall of Sounds.
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