499 Sir Georges Chivalry (1/2)
It wasn't the first time he saw Queen Victoria. During the previous time, George was a prisoner. Thanks to Queen Victoria's pardon, he didn't lose his life.
\”Your Highness, we meet again,\” George said politely to Lilo, who was seated on a throne.
The throne was made of ordinary branches and leaves and had a high support like a royal throne. Lilo had a regal crown on her head. To George, it was like roleplay.
\”Golden-haired George? I've seen you before. I told you not to enter Victoria Forest, but you are still here. Tell me what supplies you have. How can you help us?\” Queen Victoria asked George as she gazed at him.
George already knew the questions she would ask, so he replied calmly, \”Your Highness, our army and supplies might be insignificant, but we are bringing hope. The Surface World knows about your war with the Underworld creatures. Though we have had some unpleasant conflict, we now have a common enemy. Please forget about the conflict. We should unite together. Thousands of years ago, our united ancestors defeated Michelangelo's invasion of the Surface World. Now that the vile creatures are coming back, Victoria City is unable to defeat them alone. Please accept our help. In the future, more Human kingdoms, Elves, Fairies, and Light races will help us. We can be like our ancestors and overcome the crisis.\”
Golden-haired George stepped forward, looking very firm in his conviction.
His speech was moving. To Lancelot, Golden-haired George cared for the future of Humans. However, he wasn't the ruler of Victoria City. He couldn't make decisions for Lilo.
Whether to accept aid depended on the decision of Lilo. After George's speech, the Throne Room became quiet. Lilo was wearing a black and white western dress. She tapped her fingers as she looked at George, considering his words.
George became impatient and wanted to speak, but Lilo said, \”I see. If I accept your help, there will be more people coming to my territory. Is that correct?\”
\”That's correct. Besides Humans, there will be Elves, as they are the allies of the Humans. Thousands of years ago, they stood with us to fight against the Underworld. Now that the vile creatures are back, they'll help us again. And the Angels from the Heavenly Kingdom…\”
Before George could finish his sentence, Lilo interrupted him and said, \”I reject your offer.\”
\”Wait. You reject my offer? When facing the Underworld creatures, don't you need help? Pardon my frankness, but although the combat willpower of the Victorians is strong, the Underworld creatures have the upper hand. Their combat willpower is as strong as the Victorians, if not better, and far more frightening.\”
George tried all ways to persuade Lilo, but she wasn't moved. Unless he was Sherlock.
Lilo detested the Light races and was eager to attack the Heavenly Kingdom. She couldn't possibly allow those detestable races to enter her territory.
The gamers of Victoria City were the exception because they were the servants of Sherlock. They would be helping Lilo conquer the Heavenly Kingdom. To Lilo, they were her army.
George was too shocked to say anything. He believed that his offer would be accepted, but Lilo rejected without hesitation. Was Queen Victoria going to sacrifice the Victorians and him to the Underworld creatures? George thought that it was highly possible. If she refused to ally with the other Human kingdoms, the Underworld creatures would occupy the Victoria Forest. Then they would expand their conquest from Victoria City.