Chapter 394 Chapter 392: Secret Consultations with the Realm

Call, the capital of the clan.

In the center was the royal castle of the clan kingdom.

A girl came out of the balcony.

I've been in my early teens since the middle of the year.

The chestnut hair up to the shoulder was characteristic, and the dress worn was of high quality.

Her name is Marianne von Cornix.

He was one of the daughters of the ruling Cornix kingdom, the princess of the kingdom.

For many years, he stayed in the United Kingdom as a hostage, and his presence was not very public.

But I was allowed to return when I attacked the Empire.

Although the king rejoiced at the return of his only daughter, Marianne soon became more distant from her father.

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Marianne did not take advantage of the distorted system of clan power. Every time something happened, the people complained of suffering, and even proposed a specific policy.

Eventually, the king stopped bringing his daughter, dyed in the colours of the United Kingdom, closer to him. Because I hated being opinionated.

Nevertheless, Marianne said her opinion several times. I wrote to you when you didn't see me.

Because I wanted to make my country better.

But I couldn't hear the words.

That's why Marianne relied on a trusted nobleman.

A few conscientious men remain in the clan.

I used them to increase my allies. It was a force that could be ignored by the clan king.

It was thought to be a princess' mom. Actually, it's not very influential.

Still following the thin thread, Marianne celebrated today.

"Are you... the Knight of Zhu Yue (Vermilion)...?

"... anyway"

Mia, wearing a mask, appeared in front of Marianne on the balcony.

Using a conscientious aristocracy, Marianne was sending a message that she wanted to see Vermilion.

I have to come normally.

A bandit hostile to the clan. It is impossible to ride on the invitation of the princess of the clan.

But the Vermilion came.

Because I'm on the side of the people.

"I see you for the first time. Marianne von Cornix... unfortunately the princess of the clan."

"... I know you. Sometimes they're working for the people."

Mia doesn't say anything extra so that she doesn't know who she is as much as possible.

Mia moved on with the stress of watching the end of the phrase.

"What can I do for you? Quickly."

"... a week later. I will seek refuge in the Empire."

"... you want me to guide you?

"It's better for the Empire. Afterwards, the Empire will invade in the name of my request. That can't be helped. The system of this country cannot be changed from within… but it is wrong for the people to be harmed."

"I agree."

"Thank you very much. So I want to use my asylum to get as many people as I can to escape to the Empire. I want you to gather the people who want to leave the clan under the Marquis of Percival near the imperial border."

"... I don't think you're the only one who admits that many people will enter the Empire."

"The north is ruled by Prince Arnold, the brother of Prince Leonard. Recently, the sword was used against the floods in the north. Don't you care about your own reputation? Though unorthodox, I decided that people are important to me. I was hoping that he would accept it."

……

Mia was deeply worried that she would bear such trouble because she knew who she was.

Rebellion in the Imperial Capital. Al moved vigorously.

Because it's about me, it's about my brother.

But not this time.

There is no need to accept it. What the Empire needs is a princess, and even that princess should be at a better level.

The princess will demand the acceptance of the people, subject to her exile, but how many will her people be?

Mia had no idea.

Because there are so many people in the clan who want to escape.

The larger the scale, the harder it will be to get asylum.

"... should we believe that the Empire will not harm the people?"

"The Empire may not harm the people. Except for the aristocracy of the clan. They take it for granted to set others on foot for themselves. If it's a war, we might order our soldiers to loot."

……

I don't trust my country more.

Even though it was a ridiculous opinion, it was convincing.

Mia frowned in the mask.

The kingdom will do everything in its power to stop the princess's exile.

You will flee the army to the other party.

"... not enough combat power"

"Isn't Marquis Percival strong enough?

"The people's escort will be fine. But if the army comes out, there won't be a single one. We need a hold."

I'll take it.

It was easy to say, but if the people's acceptance was difficult to navigate, Mia would be important to know about Al.

One more.

If only we had allies to run diversion.

"That role. I'll take it."

Behind you.

Mia turned to the man who suddenly showed up.

Because I had no idea when they approached me.

"Are you...?

"Farter, harassment of the clan is my specialty."

"Another thief...."

"What are you doing here...?

"I'm here to offer my cooperation. And the princess was under surveillance?

"Eh!?

Marianne was surprised and looked around.

Mia looks around, but she doesn't feel her gaze.

"Rest assured. I put on an illusion. But the King seems suspicious. Hurry up if you want to move."

"... you want me to trust you?

"You think you can only trust me?

"... why do you take the bamboo? I might die....."

"... the clan has a daughter. As a father, I want to do what I can for my daughter."

A sincere voice made Mia realize that it was not a lie.

The same goes for Marianne.

"... at least not leaving the capital is a condition of success."

"No problem. But there will be chasers from outside the capital."

"I'll take care of that here."

"... okay. Then let's dissolve. If the princess moves, she better move fast."

"But it takes time to inform the people....."

"If I accept some people, I will accept them afterwards. The Empire is no fool."

The princess's job is to make herself and her people accept it.

Once that's done, we'll figure it out.

Farter made it his priority to teach him to move.

I was watching it by hand. Besides, I was watching from outside the castle.

It was evidence of full vigilance.

"Well... in three days."

"I see. This one moves here. Meet me in the territory of the Marquis de Persival."

"Yes... Farter... you too."

"The more careful you get, the less bored you'll be."

That's how the fathers disappeared.

Mia murmured in a noble way.

"What are you...?

"Did you say something?

"No... but you're right."

That's how Mia broke up with Marianne.