Inedit’s POV
A certain room in the palace.
A large formation is depicted in the center of the hall, which is named the “Spirit Room.”
It is a complex formation with a mixture of geometric patterns.
“…How is it?”
I stood in the center, and after calling out to them, I looked around at the court magicians around me.
Their complexions were uniformly gloomy.
“…The magical power is inexorable.”
“For adjustment, how much time does it take? ”
“…It’s still going to be a while.”
It was a lackluster response.
You can tell that they are in trouble.
But I am fully aware that they are doing their best.
However, my words have already been decided.
“Hurry. There’s no time left.”
“…hah. As you say!”
I left the hall, looking past the magicians bowing their heads.
The date has changed, and today I went to the border alone and fought against the kingdom’s knights.
I had just returned to the palace after finishing the battle.
“Your Majesty…!”
The old man came over.
However, things are a little different than usual.
“What’s wrong? You panicked like that.”
“I-I’m sorry about this. I was in a hurry.”
“…What happened? Tell me.”
The old man bowed his head in awe.
Then, he reported in a grave tone.
“We have received news from the Shahalion Empire. They have finally defeated the Kingdom’s Steel Knights.”
“-!?”
When I received the news, I couldn’t help but hold my breath.
Finally…….
The time has finally come.
“…Your Majesty’s efforts have finally borne fruit!”
I’ve done a lot for the people of Shahalion.
I also pull the strings behind the rebellion, and whenever he asks for reinforcements to maintain the front line with the kingdom, I respond to their requests.
I don’t care if our soldiers are short-staffed.
I myself have stood on the battlefield and made up for the loss.
And it’s all for this moment…
“…What’s going on in the kingdom?”
“For more details, we will have to wait for the report from the internal detectives, but without a doubt, the Holy Silver Knights will begin dealing with the Shahalion Empire.”
The largest and most powerful knight order in the kingdom, the Holy Silver Knights.
Half of them are already on the front line against our liberated nation, Oine.
The remaining half were packed into the royal capital.
The remaining knights will deal with Shahalion after the defeat of the Steel Knights.
“…Now the only remaining knights in the capital are the Golden Knights and the Royal Dragon Knights.”
“That’s what’s left.”
The Golden Knights are tasked with defending the royal capital and guarding the royal family, but in fact, the knights that make up the group are all senior aristocrats.
In some cases, the children of dukes and marquises join the troupe to serve as foils.
Bonbons like that don’t even count.
The Royal Dragon Knights are an elite group, but they are small in scale.
To begin with, the Dragon Knights are a guerrilla force.
It is not suitable for defending the entire royal capital.
“…Grandpa”
Give the command after a beat.
“…Convene the Senate and all military personnel to the Grand Capitol.”
“…Haha!”
“Grandpa, go ahead and prepare for the ceremony in the “Spiritual Room. I’m heading to the Grand Capitol!”
I stand on the stage and stare at everyone gathered.
All of them have good, firm expressions.
They understand that the time has come.
When I saw it, I was convinced.
Even this long-running war with the kingdom did nothing to dampen the will of our Oine warriors in the slightest.
“Everyone, listen carefully.…The men of Shahalion have defeated the Steel Knights.”
Those who had received the news in advance nodded gravely.
Even those who didn’t know about it must have felt it.
There is no one who gets excited after hearing my words.
“The rest of you must know what the Kingdom of Perel has done to us.”
The deceitful hero king Perel chased away the founder Oine, with whom he was in love, and built a kingdom with the status he usurped.
People who call me a witch, despise this country I love as a demon country, and invade it.
People forced into poverty on dry land.
“…I cannot forgive the kingdom. I will overthrow that evil country and free my people from all persecution, hunger, and despair.”
The hearts of everyone gathered are one.
“……That’s it.”
“Release us…!”
“Overthrow the Kingdom of Perel…!”
I guess everyone has been patient until now.
The words they spit out are heavy.
The people gathered here are those who have overcome similar hardships.
What kind of hardships have they endured up until now?
“…everyone”
The hall was quiet again.
Looking around at each of the assembled warriors, I gave the command with all my heart in my thoughts.
“Rise up with me! From now on, the liberated nation of Oine will raise all its forces and begin marching towards its sworn enemy, the Kingdom of Perel!”
I wonder if Asahi will join the war.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
