Chapter 39: Fifth Episode: Chapter 3 (2/2)

”Wait! I am starting to understand now!” The King of Sins interrupted Kamille. ”I know what this rebel army is doing! They are just like the horse thieves at the north of Titan. Doing things such as burning, killing and looting. Then, they play hide-and-seek with the formal army.”

The Paladin nodded. ”It is just as you said, but the rebel army never targets civilians. They only target the formal army of the Persian and the local military force of the nobles.”

”Oh! I completely get it this time. Percy’s smoke suppressant or whatever it is called truly suited the use of this small-sized army. Those smoke suppressant can incapacitate the enemy for a long time.” The King of Sins was a little impress with his own hunch. He had long thought this so called ‘Special Warfare’ was a little odd, in the end it was all about his old expertise.

”That is correct.” Camille also thought of this. ”Mr. Percy, you may not understand what your invention can bring for military application, but I can tell you this. If the army can all be equipped with this thing, then no one will be able to oppose the Narcissus Knights in a small-scale fight.”

As he said this, the vice-captain of the Narcissus Knights knocked on their window from outside of the carriage.

”Captain! Scouts has encountered the welcome troop from Vielonna in front. The one leading the troop is the Commander of the Military District Five and the mayor of Burton town.

Kamille packed his belongings. ”Gentlemen, the gathering has started, hasn’t it? Let’s us meet the master of the Music City!”

Two troops met on a hill. When Her Royal Highness Princess Alanis and His Royal Highness Prince O’Neil both came down out their carriages, the military music of Titan was played by the mighty troops of knights.

Soldiers, gentlemen and those high officers with court dresses surrounded them.

”Governor of Burton City of the Empire Victory Alderolf welcomes Your Royal Highness Princess and Prince to Music City.”

”Commander of Military District Five Vangol Abberning Hagrid welcomes Your Royal Highness Princess and Prince.”

The leaders of both the political and military world in Burton City had shown their courtesies to the Princess and Prince who came to visit. Alanis stepped forward to accept the greetings of the General and the Governor. She spoke to these two officers just like a true Princess now. Oscar simply briefly greeted these two officers. He turned to the front of the carriage of Madame Celia and helped both Madame and little Sasha off the carriage.

Lady Duchess Andrew saw the Commander of Military District Five from afar. That was an old friend of her husband and herself.

”’Hercules’ Hagrid Family’s little Vangol!” Lady Duchess smiled as she reached out her hands to General Vangol.

Vangol left the Princess and welcomed the Madame. ”Nedgabel Family’s little Lia!” The General kissed the back of the hand of Lady Duchess, but he did not intent to let go of her hand.

”Dear Celia, you have not changed. They told me you are already a mother to four children. Oh god! I could not believe it at all.”

”Yes! In a blink of an eye, we are all parents to our children now. Oh! Look at me. Sasha, Oscar, don’t call him General. You should call him Uncle Vangol.” Celia took back her hand that was held by the General without subtly. She brought her son and daughter to her side.

Sasha’s cute manners were trained and polished for many years. Only with a few words, she had made the General in front of her laugh happily.

Oscar was more reserved. He was a Prince. He did not need to call this General in the way Celia told him to at all. He looked at his mother curiously and turned his gaze to Vangol who was around the same age as his mother. Maybe because he lived in the Music City for a long time, the whole being of General Vangol emitted an aura of an artist. The slightly curly hair, the light blue eyes. Even though there were a little crinkles by his eyes, but that thin lips and the tall nose made him look slightly younger than his actual age. The General wore a dark blue General outfit with all sorts of medals clipped on his chest. Oscar took notice of them for a bit. There was a golden shield among the medals. The War Hero! This discovery surprised the Prince a little!

The young lad carefully inspected the General in front of him once again. He had to admit that this General did not have the soldier-like aura that intimidated people at first glance. But he had an Empire’s Holy Medal of Honor. That was the highest honor the Emperor was able to give to a soldier. All of the soldiers that had received this medal in history were war heroes that had experienced horrible war.

Oscar was a little more respectful towards the General. Even though he thought that this guy had some immoral intentions towards his mother, but he was truly respectable as a soldier.

At this moment, the General pushed the officers from behind him to the front. These smiling guys looked about the same. Oscar scanned the crowd and found that no one could attract his attention. He leaned towards Her Royal highness Princess, then lightly tugged the skirt of the Princess. The Princess immediately knew what he meant. They should get going soon.

The hill the troop made a stop was the only high-altitude place at the north of Vielonna City. The whole of Music City could be seen at this place.

The high walls and seemingly never-ending city matched to form a huge shadow. Beneath the light of the setting sun, the whole Music City was covered in a blanket of fiery red light.

Vielonna was built in the Church Calendar 1st Century. The ancient Titan Houriet Dynasty once made this place the Capital of the Empire. For the next six centuries, this place was well-known for the development of music and arts. There were fourteen opera houses that could accommodate two thousand people in the city.

In history, the musicians in Westland had all left amazing masterpieces in this place. Ear-pleasing music could be heard throughout every corner of this city. The architecture art in Vielonna was also called the most exquisite masterpiece in Westland. Just like Dulin, this historic city had included architecture types of different eras. But the buildings in this place were more valuable because the buildings in this palace of arts were all the results of the inspiration and hard work of the masters. No matter whether it was the tall solemn exterior of building or the neat and luxurious interior design, even the statues that could be seen anywhere on the street were all expressing the ambition of this city. Titan’s Vielonna was the one and only one!

When the troops of the Princess was led into the city by the marching team, the whole of Vielonna seemed to liven up. Only the Pearl of Titan was fitted for the cheers of the citizens of Vielonna. As the most popular Princess in the Empire, Vielonna used all of its passion to express its adoration towards Her Royal Highness the Princess.

At the side of the road were crammed crowds. All housing and tall buildings had the royal flag of Titan hung on them. The Alanis at this moment was not particularly pleased. She had never know that she was this loved by the people. The honorable young lady saw a festive scene out of the window. Everyone had a blessed smile on each of their faces. It was the very first time Alanis had such a strong understanding that she was a member of the master of this country. She thought that she should not stay cowardly in the carriage like a goose. If she had to do it, she should be a graceful swan.

The carriage of the Princess suddenly came to a halt. The marching team did not notice the situation behind it. They were still going forwards. The captain of the Narcissus Knights came rushing to it with a few knights. Kamille had these kind of experiences before. The bigshot was going to show herself in front of the people. This had always been the most critical moment that tested the knights on guard duty.

The knights opened the door of the carriage for the Princess. Alanis swiftly jumped off the carriage. All Narcissus Knights immediately pulled their sword out. The people exclaimed, but they soon realized the knights placed their sword hilt in front of their chest. This was the highest greeting of the knights showing respect! Then the young lady who was receiving all of this must naturally be the brightest Pearl of Titan!

With this thought, the strongest cheer broke out of the crowds! The crammed bunch surrounded that young lady that was as beautiful as the stars. The Narcissus Knights used their horses and shields to control the distance between the crowd and the Princess.

Alanis rushed to the front of the troop. There was a convertible carriage that was occupied by the commander of the marching team, there.

The troop moved forward in the midst of the strong cheers. Alanis excitedly waved to the people. She felt as if her heart was going to jump right out of her chest right now. She had never seen a scene where thousands and millions of people cheering for her.

Dulin had the infamous Road of Kings, while Vielonna also had Road of Music of the same fame. This street had all the music chambers and opera houses that were well-known throughout Westland. Meanwhile, the housing around this area were mostly the place of residence of all sorts of famous artists.

The troop went along the street and turned east into the Road of Music. The first thing Alanis saw was actually a choir made of a hundred people that was located at the turning point of the street. This choir made an elegant formation at the side of the road. They were obviously waiting for the Princess. The conductor of the choir respectfully bowed to the Princess from afar. Then, the wrists of this conductor trembled. The silver conducting stick made a graceful curve in the air.

The choir began their performance! ”For the Emperor’s Recovery of Emmonson and Dobb: Celebration”. This was a piece that was composed by a local composer to celebrate the event when Titan finally triumphed against the Persian and recovered its previously lost land. The rhythm of this piece was graceful and dynamic. It was sung by the citizens of Titan for four hundred years without a hint of depreciation! It represented all the passion and confidence the people of Titan had towards their country!

Soon, the whole sky was filled with singing. With the lead of this choir, all the people had begun singing this piece that was dedicated to the Emperor. There was not a person who could not sing in the Music City. Every place where people gathered had someone taking up the role of conductor. It was these unknown people created the neat and coordinated singing of few ten thousands of people.

Alanis wanted to cry. Actually when the singing began, her tears had already dripped down her cheek. The young lady swore in her heart that as a member of the royal family, she would use her life to protect the people that adored her and this indulging country.

Serevan Palace in Vielonna, this palace was a magnificent building left from the previous dynasty. After years of renovation and reconstruction, it was reestablished as the palace used by the royal Morisette family. The destination of the Princess and the troop was exactly this magnificent palace that had six hundred years of history.

Alanis was the same as Oscar. It was their first time visiting Vielonna. When they saw Serevan Palace that was situated at the high tower, they felt as if they had to worship this place.

Serevan Palace’s main gate was opened by four knights. The heavy metal gate had crafting of angels with arrows behind their backs and mythical creatures in legend. There was a staircase of sixty-eight levels that led to the high up palace. There were two platforms on the right and left side of the middle-section of the stairs. Each side of the platforms had a bronze knight that was about ten meters in height and heavily armored with a spear in his hand.

At the palace, there were fourteen gigantic rock pillars in with a diameter was almost two meters. These rock pillars supported the magnificent ceiling which had dazzling murals crafted on it. These murals depicted the story of the previous royal family.

Oscar helped the Princess up the stairs. Behind them were Lady Duchess, little miss and many army officers and local government officers.

At the gate of the palace awaited a row of servants. A butler-like person came forward to lead the way for the guests. Only after everyone had entered the palace, the knights entered as well. The Narcissus Knights had changed out of their armor. At this instant, only a sword of one single color was tied at their waists. Having this beautifully-decorated yet light-weight sword was the tradition of the knights in Titan when they participated in formal indoor events.

The knights were directed to a different direction after they entered the palace. They were able to have their meals, but the ball and music concert following the meal did not include them. Even though the role of a high-tier Narcissus Knight was really rewarding, they were essentially commoners.

The knights who stayed by the side of the Prince were only two Colonel-level army officers. Most of the local nobles had greeted these two army officers before, especially Kamille Rayen. The handsome outlook and the brimming Paladin medal on his chest attracted the attention of the Madame and Lady who stayed around at the corridor of the palace.

The butler of the palace brought the officers into a large meeting room at the side hall. Her Royal Highness Princess was arranged to sit on the seat of the Emperor of the previous dynasty. His Royal Highness Prince O’Neil then sat at the right of the young lady.

Following this arrangement, the next was Lady Duchess Andre and little miss. Since Lady Duchess Antonio Horman was also a guest, she was also arranged in a seat.

The military officers of Vielonna and government officers of each department were situated at the lower part of the left of the Princess. Also at this place were some local nobles and a few Madame that was well-known.

A lot of people gathered at the corridor of the palace at this moment. Even though they were all nobles, but they, in fact, were not eligible at all to attend the meeting in the room. These guys who had seen a bit of the real world but were still filled with dissatisfaction were discussing the scenes they saw on their journey. It was until their volume had irritated the Princess.

The door of the meeting room was closed. The nobles outside the door knew more or less that it was their talkativeness that caused unnecessary troubles. They disappointedly retreated to a corner. Before they left, they did not forget to steal a few glances at the door.

The honorable Princess sat on the throne. The aura of the young lady sent a chill down the spine of the nobles who stole glances at her. The composure of the Princess was just like... just like... A noble carefully searched for the right adjective. Yes! Just like an empress who had come upon this world!