Chapter 221 It Ended with Lilia-sans Complete Victory (1/2)
An area raised from the level of the wide assembly hall. That’s where Ryze-san, the King, and Amalie-san, the leading actress of this party, appeared.
Their indicates that the party will soon begin, and a whisper that resounded in my ears confirmed it.
[It’s going to start huh~~]
[……Alice? Where are you?]
[I’m just around the corner. I would cause quite the ruckus though, so I didn’t show myself.]
I can hear Alice’s voice…… but I can’t see her.
However, maybe it’s because I don’t know the details of the scenario, I’m somehow feeling pretty anxious right now, so it’s really reassuring to know that Alice is nearby.
[Well, please don’t worry…… “About 20% of the attendees” are under my control. I’m well prepared for any unforeseen circumstances, you know?]
[……I see, that’s very reassuring.]
[Well then, if you need anything else, just let me know.]
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Saying that, Alice’s voice disappears. Probably staying silent for a moment as the party is about to begin.
But still…… 20% of the people in this assembly hall are under her control? Seriously, thinking about it again, Alice is actually one of the most outrageous beings in this world huh. For her to even have her roots within the pillar of the country like this……
I can somewhat understand the reason why the Phantasmal King is feared by others. Perhaps, they were thinking that Alice…… the Phantasmal King, No face, is a being that should never be antagonized in this world.
As one of the Six Kings, she has the power to shake the heavens and earth…… isn’t the reason, as the greatest threat are her subordinates.
Because antagonizing Alice…… means antagonizing her countless subordinates around the world.
That means that they would be exposed to the horror of suddenly having their own head cut off by their most trusted confidant, or even their own beloved family.
I don’t know if I should say that it’s to be expected from her or not, but I guess Alice really is the most frightening one among the Six Kings.
Ahh, while I was thinking about this, Ryze-san looked around the hall while standing on the stage and slowly spoke.
[I would like to thank everyone for coming here today to celebrate my daughter, Amalie’s birthday. I’m glad to see so many faces, and I’m happy to see the strength of the unity of our Symphonia Kingdom once again.]
The majestic and confident tone of voice, and the fact that he uses “I” (余/Yo) rather than “I” (私/Watashi) that he often used in private, made me realize once again that Ryze-san is a king.
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Ryze-san then began talking about the country for a while, before ending his speech with a small smile on his face.
[……Well then, hoping that this day will be a good memory for everyone, this is where I end my speech.]
Saying that, Ryze-san takes a step back, and this day’s leading actress Amalie-san steps forward.
Amalie-san slowly looked around at the nobles gathered in the hall, and after blinking once, she spoke with a dignified expression on his face.
[Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for taking the time to attend today. Although I am still a young woman who has just turned 20, I intend to be as passionate about our country as everyone. As I will be the future leader of our country. I hope to join hands with all of you here and contribute to the development of our Kingdom of Symphonia.]
She also made a magnificent and splendid speech…… I can’t believe she’s younger than me. I don’t know if I should say that it’s to be expected from royalty or not, but the way she speaks on the stage looks very picturesque and cool.
Just like Ryze-san, Amalie-san talked about the country for a while before she concluded her words. She was about to announce the start of the party, but at that moment, Lilia-san raised her hand.
[What is it? Duchess Albert?]
[……His Majesty, the King, Her Highness, the Princess…… First of all, I apologize for my rudeness at the celebration. I would like to take this opportunity to ask your permission to speak on something I would like to say.]
[Something that you really need to speak on such an important occasion…… I assume that it would be quite an important one?]
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[Yes.]
[I understand. Duchess Albert…… You have my permission to speak.]
After Lilia-san raised her hand, she got down on one knee and asked for permission to speak, Amalie-san replied to her in a slightly cold voice.
Although the two of them are close, it seems that in an official venue, they need to only talk to each other befitting of their social status, as the First Princess and the Duchess, and they exchanged words with each other in a stiff tone of voice.
When Amalie-san told her that she was allowed to speak, Lilia-san deeply bows her head once and then stands up.
[……In this gathering of so many people who are responsible for their own countries, I just want to make something clear to the public…… There are those in this room who will draw their bows to their own beloved country.]
Hearing Lilia-san’s calm, yet powerful words, the surroundings fell silent, as if they were suddenly splashed with water.
Well, that should be obvious…… Because what Lilia-san just said is that there are traitors in this country……
[…..That’s something I can’t just calmly hear about, Duchess Albert. If that really was the case, it would be quite a disappointment…… Before all these people, if what you said is just a misunderstanding…… I will not let you easily get away with it, you understand?]
[I’m ready for that. May I give out their names?]
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[……Say it.]
Like Amalie-san, Ryze-san also spoke in a very solemn tone, to which Lilia-san responded to him with a serious expression on her face…… before announcing the names of two nobles. The people that Alice investigated…… a Count and a Viscount that were sent to the frontiers……
At that moment, the quiet assembly hall suddenly became noisy. That should be obvious why, as from the information I’ve heard so far, those two nobles hold quite the authority, and thus, many of them must have interacted with each other.
Of the two who were mentioned, a man dressed in a more lavish costume…… Probably the Count, spoke.
[My, oh my, what a surprise, this is…… I have served this country for a long time. And you think I’m rebelling against the country? I’d certainly like to hear it…… Where you’re basing those thoughts from.]
[Umu…… Everyone, be quiet. Duchess Albert. Speak, what have these two men done?]
[……Yes.]
The Frontier Count and the Viscount still currently looked quite carefree. Both of them must be confident that they didn’t leave any trail behind.
As a tense atmosphere dominated the hall, Lilia-san didn’t waver and continued to speak.
[Your Majesty, the King, do you remember the incident that struck the Second Division of the Knights Order four years ago?]
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[Umu, I remember the tragic event where a miscommunication nearly destroyed the division and many people were injured, though thankfully, none of them were killed. Moreover, I do remember…… that you were the Divisional Commander at that time.]
[Yes. There were many who put down their swords and left the Knights Order because of that incident. With all due respect, let me ask you something. Your Majesty, the King…… What if the incident was orchestrated by someone?]
[……What?]
With those words, the surroundings became noisy again, and Ryze-san had to tell them to be quiet again.
Thereupon, as the silence has fallen again, Lilia-san spoke.
[The Knights Orders are the guardian of our country, protector of our people. The country’s sword and shield…… And to spread false information to that Knights Order and put them in a predicament…… I consider it an unforgivable crime.]
[……It certainly is. Doing such an act is nothing short of treasonous to the country.]
[I see…… That is to say, what Duchess Albert is trying to say is that the two of us have committed such crimes…… Good gracious, how dreadful. And? The brilliant Duchess Albert…… obviously wouldn’t make such an accusation without any evidence, right?]
Hearing Lilia-san and Ryze-san’s conversation, the Frontier Count and the Viscount exaggeratedly held their heads and announced with creepy smiles on their faces.
They seem to be expecting that she held no proof at all, and how should I say this… Looking at them pisses me off.
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However, I clamped my irritation down when I heard Lilia-san’s next words.
[Yes, I obviously do.]
[……What?]
[Your Majesty, the King, please look at these. These are the information that has been swapped, the tools that were used to prepare it, the paper that had typographical errors, the reports of their actions over the past few days…… and the people who were involved in its execution, which have now been secured by us.]