Vol 6 Chapter 94 (1/2)
The Maddening Metropolis
A large athered in Centralle’s plaza, overlooked by the imperial palace
Of the civilians gathered around me, even those that had journeyed far fro eyes
And while I stood with a robe and hood covering my form, no one sent any doubt my way
Lianne stood besideout her pink hair
“That just felt stupid There doesn’t see ourselves”
I also re
Monica had been wearing her maid uniform the whole time as per usual
I confirmed the area with Skills, and found there wasn’t a soul directing hostility at us Rather than not directing it, it was as if no one recognized our existence as a whole
“Even so, is it fine for a royal princess to have come to a place like this?”
On my question, Lianne scoffed
“You think I don’t yearn to witness theof history? That at that tiood to have such tales to hand down I mean, the sun starts to set on Bahnseim from here on”
I looked at the balcony of the palace
We had co, but even so, there was quite a number of people lined up in front of us
Nearby, a troupe of singers and performers showed off their trade to earn money
Food stalls were also scattered around, and it was as if ere at a festival
“… Novem, what of Aria and the others?”
When I said that, Novem shook her head
“As of yet, I am unable to establish communication with them When you think of what I’ve done, it’s only natural”
“I see”
I didn’t look at her face
The game pieces she assembled for me
That was the harem
That they had a resistance against Celesme
I do dislike the pawn-treat the comrades I’ve shared joy and sorroith turn to Celes’ side wouldn’t be a nice scene on the eyes
“So you thought I would try challenging Celes too?”
Those surrounding us sirand appearance They weren’t interested in so as lowly as us at all
Novem spoke to me
“I wasn’t certain what choice you would ht it best to gather those with natures preventing the you at your side”
So it didn’t matter which way I rolled
Whether I challenged her or ran, Novem just wanted to have the preparations in place
Monica informed us of the situation
“There is so”
Just as Monica, who could see further than us, had said, the door to the balcony opened up, and sohts paraded out
Behind the The queen, and the crown prince 【Rufus Bahnseim】
His red and curling hair was cut short, and perhaps prepared for this very day, he hite clothing adorned with ornaold, silver, and other precious stones
Hand in hand with that prince, wearing a white dress, and an amount of ornaments that clearly seemed like overkill, came Celes
Cheers of joy came to announce her appearance alone
(It’s really loud)
Watching the girl wave her hand, a few even swooned
It looked like she planned to wave that hand until all the cheers died down Celes earing a serene expression, and I did think she was beautiful
(Her contents are just awful, though)
She carried along her rapier in a sheath purposelylook like a ceremonious staff
Looking at Lianne standing to my side…
“He really does look happy…”
She atching the crown prince expressionlessly
And I saw my parents stationed close to Celes
They looked sihted
I heard a voice from the Jewel
The Third spoke with great irritation
『The crown prince looks identical to the bastard… so to piss me off with her blatant revelations』
Certainly, fro I saithin the Third’s memory before
The Fourth seemed to be focused on his attire
『That’s way too showy In bad taste, even… I’ ceremony What an absolute waste』
The Fifth listened in to the surrounding cheers
『Who the hell gets this heated? When it’s highly likely there’ll be ith Faunbeux, and I’m sure an extra tax will soon be collected for that sake A wedding ceree of rule, and a war… not a ti』
It’s often the case a reason is given, and a tax levied for a temporary period of time
The inorant to such matters
The sixth looked at my father by Celes’ side, 【Maizel】
『So this is what’s become of the fastidious Maizel』
My father had hated the Sixth’s dark ie
Sending bribes to rise in rank, and , the sheer number of wars the Sixth held with the other nobles of Bahnseih reason for him to be hated
With such hate frorandson, the Sixth sounded a little sad
The Seventh was…
『… Stupid son ofeven Claire fall to Celes’ whim』
Having experienced the power of the Monster Celes first-hand, he couldn’t press my mother or father as hard as before
Even if they weren’t beside her all around the clock, the opportunities they had to interact with her were higher than the rest
Huddling close, happily watching over their beloved daughter Watching over the scene the Third spoke to me
『Lyle, you get it, right? Choosing to fight means you’ll be…』
Before he could finish his words, I squeezed the Jewel to indicate my affirmation
A while later, when the surroundings had cal out
They were the words to officially denote Celes’ engagement
And the crown prince appeared before the crowd, giving his greetings
They were normal pleasantries, but the more words from him she heard, the more Lianne’s head dropped down
Her tears had started to flow, so I patted her back, and supported her so she wouldn’t collapse
And it finally came to Celes’ turn
Her voice was clear, and easily audible from afar
“People of mine Rejoice”
That was quite a haughty athered raised their cheers
“On this splendid day, Bahnsei Now rejoice, nobles!”
Lined in the castle’s courtyard, the ihts, and feudal lords assean to applaud
On Celes’ side, the king and queen, and even the prince andas well
“It’s madness”
Mad as it ht of as natural
Even I was beginning to doubt if I was the strange one here
“From here on, Bahnseim will expand even further! But…”
Her expression turned a little sorrowful
And after raising it, she formed another smile…
“There are nobles within this very nation that defy me! There are still those who’ve refused to obey! Wouldn’t you say that’s soivable!?”
Spreading out her arry yells of the people…
… Directed at those disobedient nobles, of course
“Now let us prepare for war By the time I’ve dyed Bahnsem in one uniform shade… I will let you all have me as your queen”
Applause Cheers And tears of joy…
I clenched the Jewel as I spoke
“Founder… it really is abnormal”
The beautiful vixen
While it was said after the fact that rissa】 was known as the primary factor
But looking at Celes, I could now understand
That if such an existence had lived beforehand, thenout one after the other
I burned the sight of Bahnseiainst, into my eyes
And noticing me, Celes waved her hand
Those in s were almost all moved to tears
Monica was…