The Daughter of Evil - Volume 1 - Chapter 4.2

Chapter 4: Scene 2 
♠ Germaine ~ Lucifenia’s Palace “Hall of Sounds” ~

“Why do it here? We can always have a meeting in the Hall of Mirrors”

Although we were soldiers, due to our low ranking, we never had the opportunity to see the inside of the palace. York was walking around curiously.

“It’s too spacious”

And like him, I was also looking around. The war happened just a few days ago and the everything seems to have calmed down. Though my father was the captain, but due to the fact that “People who have no business with the Palace are not allowed to enter”, so far, I haven’t seen it what it looks like in the inside.

If the revolution never occurred, I would have never seen this kind of life style.

It’s been five days since the takeover of the revolutionary army from the palace. Domestic chaos gradually lowered. Therefore, in order to discuss future plans and approaches, we have meetings of important members here.

The officers who are attending are me, York, Minage and some representatives of the revolutionary army. Sekka and Chartette are absent because they are injured and are currently healing themselves.

Keel Freesis, the one who fled to Marlon. If it weren’t for his assistance, the revolution wouldn’t have been successful. I nodded as the soldiers asked permission to let him in.

“Ahh, Miss Germaine, congratulations!”

 Keel slightly raised his hand and smiled. The first time I saw him I thought, that this man doesn’t seem like a cunning business man.

“Thank you very much. Thanks to you, I was able to achieve victory. Not only with material assistance but also from the help of the middle class citizens…”

“This victory is all due to your outstanding determination. What I had done is a mere trifle. Besides, we are already in a difficult situation/we cannot turn back now, we might as well try to launch an offensive. Although the amount of funds spent is not little, I can always collect it back another day”

Keel smiled happily. He bypassed the round table and sat opposite of me. Soon, the Elphegort king appeared. Since the Lucifenian Civil war has ended, he gave out a sigh. However, the war have inflicted Elphegort tremendous damage. It would take years, no, decades before they can recover.

And then… the meeting starts.

After confirming the attendance, I said:

“You may start, King/Prince(?) of Marlon”

The one sitting on the seat of honour was the masked man, Kachess. Without his mask, the true identity of the Marlon King/Prince-Kyle.

Though he exposed his face, I already had a vague of feeling, so I wasn’t surprised. But for the others, this was shocking news and they all have surprised expressions. When York, who had always been coarse in speech, started to use crappy honorific, even Sekka, who was recovering and on bed rest, started applying her makeup.

“Hello everybody. I am very grateful to you all to be able to gather here today. First of all, because of the forces of the revolutionary army, we claimed victory over the war. My heartfelt congratulations”

Kyle gave his opening remarks. I am obviously the heart of the revolutionary army’s officials, so I have a nerve to say this.

“Why are you not wearing a mask, Kachess?”

I sarcastically said. The expression on his face showed little embarrassment.

“There is no need to continue hiding my identity. Honestly, I was ready to be deprived of my seat on the throne… but my mother has sent a formal letter of conditions”

“Conditions?”

“We will talk about it later. First off all, about what’s left of the Lucifenian army…”

The meeting began with a status report. It was about the Prime Ministers who escaped, were arrested and were killed.

“The soldiers who attacked Elphegort have surrendered and is now placed in Elphegort’s prison”

The Elphegort king reported.

“I think they themselves do not want war. I hope you will be able to forgive them”

“I know, Minage. I also do not want to incur unnecessary resentment”

The Elphegort King replied, but I think that too heavy a burden for his heart to carry. Lucifenia’s soldiers massacred a large number of people (especially women). The first order was to sacrifice them to appease the anger of the people. But to let those soldiers free, will have the two nations into a bad relationship.

Though the Elphegort king was originally a pacifist, but in the end, he carried out the conviction of the soldiers.

The mercenary group was disbanded because of the death of Gast Venom. Although some of them are still causing chaos in the streets, they will soon be repressed by the Marlon soldiers.

All in all, we will not be expecting anymore resistance in this regard.

“The next problem is……”

“The Three Heroes”

Lucifenia’s most powerful individuals that were  left was Elluka and Mariam. I have personally witnessed their capability when fighting. If they were to gather those fleeing soldiers, it would become a problem.

“I think there wouldn’t be any problem with Elluka”

I was surprised when Keel said that.

Elluka seems to be currently hiding somewhere. Although Keel did not specify why he thought of this, but it would be probably be because of her attitude. There is no possibility of a revolt.

Elluka was originally exiled from Lucifenia, so the chances that she would participate in a resistance is very low.

Kyle continued.

“Well, next is……”

“The missing one, right?”

He was talking about Mariam who was defeated by Chartette.

“Oh, yes!……  Yesterday, a body was found in the corner of the heavenly yard”

“……!”

“We all know that this place is guarded by Marlon soldiers”

“Yes…”

“A soldier on patrol found her body”

“Is it because of the wounds inflicted to her by Chartette…”

“No. Her body had a knife stabbed on her back and Chartette does not use a knife”

“She does”

“I guess while escaping from the battle field, she was found by the revolutionary army and was killed. As one of the Three Heroes, we would expect that she would escape so it’s unexpected”

“Do you know the person who gave the last blow to Mariam?”

“…..”

“I have not received such of a report”

“In any case, Lucifenia has little to no resistance force anymore”

The victory of the revolutionary army is now assured…

“Next is the future arrangements for the Lucifenia Kingdom”

He is about to say the “conditions”.

“Lucifenia Kingdom will now be under Marlon’s rule”

“……! Are you kidding me! So this is how it will all end up!”

As he heard Kyle’s proposal, York stood up and growled loudly.

“Wait a minute, York. Please calm down and let me finish”

Kyle tried to appease York. He doesn’t seem to be listening.

I can understand York’s anger. His proposal is too abrupt. But since Kyle is one of those, “natural born leaders”, we ordinary people will not be able to understand his ideas.

“York, calm down and let him finish. We will give our complaints later”

After hearing this, York stopped and sat in a poor position.

“If this country is led by the revolutionary army, then I would like to ask, who among them have political experience?…… None. The revolutionary army is composed of peasantry, and you expect to reform the country?”

Kyle may ask in a calm manner, but regardless, the answer is still no. Even so, York will not let get his way.

“…… Germaine and Minage are very intelligent”

“Intelligence is not the only requirement when it comes to politics. You must also have talent and experience. If those escaped Ministers would join the new government, what do you think would happen?”

“Oh, Ah, Hmm….”

“The Elphegort Kingdom is still under reconstruction… so you don’t have to take precautions. And also, everything seems to have settled down, so you have to worry. Of course, the revolutionary army will be taking part in the new government”

He may or may not know what to say, York was holding his shoulders in silence. Such an attitude is normal for Kyle and as he looked at everyone, he wanted to confirm any objection.

The conclusion was that we all agreed on Kyle’s proposal.

York and Minage were given positions in the new regime. Although I was also invited, I turned it down.

“Being the leader of the revolutionary army and without any reward, is justifying”

While York looks unhappy about it, all I wanted was to change Lucifenia. It was never my intention to join a war

“Although it’s just my opinion… but in order for Lucifenia to know the true meaning of freedom, I will also work hard in the future to come”

Kyle looked at me with regret. Nominally, the people who attended the meeting today are still in their same position.

It may incur antipathy, but there’s just no other way. Even so, some people would do things for my sake. To be honest, I’m still very happy, but I will not change my mind.

I looked at his face then laughed.

“……is something wrong?”

“No, it’s just that you used “Watashi” when you were talking just now, but you used “Ore” when you were wearing you mask”

“…… do not tease me”

I smiled, he pouted then turned his eyes away. The Prince of Marlon is easy to tease. I suddenly remembered my missing younger brother. Although he is not very likeable          , but teasing him was fun.

“So, with regards to the arrested princess… have you met her yet, Germaine?”

“I haven’t yet. I just got my bandage off yesterday”

According to the doctor, my eyes fortunately healed without any side/negative effects.

My vision is also unaffected

“Now… about her execution…”

“There is no need to discuss it”

Yes, if we think about the significance of this revolution, we should fully understand what will happen to the Daughter of Evil.

“Yes, then……”

Kyle paused then declared:

“The Execution of the Daughter of Evil will be held in 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Millenial Square — An public execution”