Vol 3 Chapter 1 (2/2)
But that was because she IS a citizen of the kingdom.
That's why, despite being made to taste a lot of regrets, she still loves her nation, but what would happen if the person in question does not have affection for the country? The result would be a raging anger and hatred.
(I wonder, if someday, I would have to fight him?)
Such anxiety appears inside her heart. However, she does not have any intention to voice out such anxiety.
In fact, if he were to come and execute his revenge, she's going to throw her sword in silently.
After all, for her, his revenge is just and right.
(Five years huh?)
The day before Ryouma left the royal capital Pireaus, he told her something.
It was the grace time left for this nation.
Gerhardt’s status has been demoted to that of a Viscount, his territory was also changed into a land near the border south of Rozeria Kingdom.
There is a remarkable difference in terms of income compared to his previous territory. However, the kingdom can't do many things in case of his personal a.s.sets, thus he has no economic problems.
It was a month after the civil war ended.
Elena heard that he already made a move toward the n.o.bles who survived the purge and kept them close to him.
That alone was the result of Queen Lupis appointing Earl Bergston who was from neutral faction into an important position, those who lost their jobs because of it, flocked to Gehardt’s side.
They seem to be rebuilding the n.o.bles faction with Gerhardt as the head.
Of course, there also the matter regarding princess Ladine.
Thanks to Gerhardt, she was officially recognized as a member of royal family.
That itself is not enough to cause a problem. But because the Queen hesitates to execute Gerhardt, he manages to begin a fresh start.
No, rather, Elena felt that Lupis is being cornered despite being the winner of the civil war.
Hodram who has ties with Thalluja kingdom ends up dead. Straining the relations.h.i.+p between the two nations.
Zalda And Mist kingdom are far from a close relations.h.i.+p. No one knows when war could break out between the two countries.
The Rozeria Kingdom is not safe yet.
While worrying about the enemies outside the kingdom, there's the problem of grace period left for Queen Lupis to consolidate her authority.
And that grace period is just estimation. Looking at the reality, it seems it would be shorter than the estimation.
”Lupis will die, unless she managed to consolidate her authority within five years... Well, I guess you understand that already... I just don't want Elena-san being rolled up into it.”
Ryouma told her those words while laughing.
When she saw that, Elena realize that Ryouma’s heart has already abandoned Lupis.
And his words are purely out of concern toward Elena. He gives her advice so that she does not get destroyed because of an incompetent ruler.
”Five years huh?”
”Eh? What did you say?”
Her adjutant asks such question after hearing Elena's murmur.
”No, it's nothing... Continue sorting the doc.u.ment..”
In accordance with her words, her adjutant gives her new doc.u.ments.
She looked at it briefly signed it and put a seal on it.
Until the day Ryouma told her about come, there is still time.
(Ryouma-kun... Please survive... And once again...)
Elena prayed from the bottom of her heart for the young man who is far away from her, just like a grandmother praying for her own grandchildren.
Hoping for a day they meet again.
The sun rising above the head, pouring its light toward the people walking along the highway.
Because of the civil war, the distribution of logistics within the Rozeria Kingdom have been disturbed, but due to the internal administrative dispute, the problem was delayed more than 2 months after the civil war had ended. Right now, the life of the people has returned to that of the calm, pre-civil war one.
Meanwhile, A group of people who bore a characteristic crest is moving through the highway.
Flag with a pure black background. On the surface, there's a crest of twin snakes with red eyes entangling a sword. <tln to=”” editors:=”” similar=”” to=”” that=”” of=”” caduceus=”” symbol=””>
The eyes of the snakes give the impression of staring at the surrounding.
When Mikos.h.i.+ba Ryouma took up the position of Baron, that was the coat of arms he made at the royal capital, the crest of Mikos.h.i.+ba household.
The sword represents military power, and the snakes symbolized cunning and wisdom, it can be said that the crest represents a man called Mikos.h.i.+ba Ryouma.
”Boy! We're about to arrive at the fort city Epiroz!” <tln: city=”” name=”” ”イピロス”=””>
While her crimson hair swayed due to the winds, Lione shouted towards her back.
”Indeed. Finally huh... My a.s.s is already sore...”
”Ma~ Ma~, Ryouma-sama, please endures it a little bit more alright? I will apply some medicine after we arrive at the nearest inn.”
”If you want, how about changing into a carriage? If we got into the carriage, we can immediately apply the medicine.”
Toward Laura's words, Sara made some interjection. It seems like the two sisters are in the middle of the war to win Ryouma’s affection as their master.
”O-Oh, it's fine... I need to get used riding a horse after all...”
Ryouma answered the two of them while enduring the pain on his b.u.t.t.
He has not much experience riding a horse.
Not to mention a car seat, even a saddle of a bicycle is more softer than a saddle used for a horse.
As a person from a modern-day j.a.pan, for him riding a horse for a long period of time, no wonder his a.s.s end up hurting.
At the time he was chasing after Hodram, the sisters taught him how to ride a horse, but then again that was an emergency measure.
And being used for marching for a half-month during the military campaign., the saddle platting have already come off.
”Well, be a little bit patient! A little bit more and we will be able to see the walls of Epiroz city.”
The total numbers of this group including Lione is 30 people.
Other than Lione, Bolts, Genou, Sakuya, the Marfisto sisters, and Ryouma, there are 23 mercenaries.
It might be said as impressive in term of employing mercenaries. However, in term of managing territory, such number of people are very lacking.
(I guess I need people who can handle office work huh...)
Ryouma is someone who has a good mentality and direction when it comes to the military.
Although the current power he has can only be said as a small unit compared to an army of a nation.
(Well I guess I have no choice other than moving one step at a time... There's no way the country I plan to make can suddenly be established.) <tln: he=”” actually=”” said=”” country,=”” not=”” territory.=””>
While Ryouma thinks that, he directed his gaze forward.
(I will survive! And... Lupis! I will definitely make you pay for what you've done... With interest added too...)
In his mind, new determination surges.
Who would expect, that the group that about to enter the fort city of Epiroz would influence the situation within the west continent.
Western Continent Calendar, August 5, 2812.
A new page of history is about to be written in the book of history of the western continent.
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