Chapter 36
The flame that rose amidst the town could be seen in the distance . The red flame illuminated the darkness of the night .
The fire was so tall, it could be seen from below the walls of the naval port . It shocked Camila to no end, while Zeke could only scratch the back of his head while muttering;
“…I think Captain mentioned something like this, how it’s an excerpt of a book she once read, or something…”
“Really~ that little girl, I wonder who she really is~”
To ask such question about someone they already considered their Master, it could be considered as profanity . However, that kind of question was also inevitable .
This evening, their Captain was attacked by a strange spear . After that, instead of scolding or increasing her escorts, she only asked Camila and Zeke a few questions .
“If someone were to turn the water city into a sea of fire, where would be the most strategic location? Therefore, surely, Jill-chan isn’t the mastermind~”
“If she indeed were, do you think His Majesty would stay silent and let us wander as we please?”
“—yo, you guys are the knights of that Chibi Monster-chan, right?”
It was Hugo . He was climbing up one of the wall’s while shouting so in the air . He was now part of the Northern Division .
“The fire is concerning, but the culprit has otherwise been caught . As promised, give us the credit . ”
“What credit? You failed to prevent the fire!”
“Don’t say that . They were all launched simultaneously, you know? But, compared to the alternative draft of the assault proposed by Marquis Veil for us to execute, this fire was executed poorly . It’s exactly as Chibi-chan said; he’s alive . ”
“Marquis Veil might have planned to start a fire . Hugo might know something about it . ”—Jill had said so .
“Only one of our team experienced delay in initiating the first move . Since the wind is behaving like this, the fire will turn brisk . I think we can extinguish the fire, however, the rioting and panicking people are making the situation even more troublesome . ”
Camila nodded at Hugo’s explanation . That fire was certainly troublesome .
It was probably set aflame for the purpose of not only intensifying the people’s fear, but also to openly express their dissatisfaction towards the Emperor .
“Did you find the instigator?”
“Yes, and as promised, I let them go . Those guys are wearing black hoods, and they’re heading towards here . Until this point, the Northern Division has done a great job . However, the townspeople are heading towards the castle, carrying axes and knives—I have to protect the Emperor . ”
“You’re being awfully calm . You’re not going to betray us, right?”
Accused by Zeke, Hugo only shrugged his shoulders lightly .
“I’ll take that as a compliment . I’m quite used to walking on tightrope and experiencing shambles . The Emperor has helped us, too, something that I won’t forget for a while . It was only after I’ve joined the Northern Division that I realized how idiotic our Emperor is . No matter how you think about it, he only has us . ”
At heart, Camila was surprised .
The aristocrats quickly forsook their promises, while the commoners forgot about them .
Despite so, the most important figure in that kingdom kept his promise .
“He paid my wage . Even without the Emperor telling me, my intuition says it’s better for me to stay away from Chibi-chan . I mean, if a girl started spouting that there would be a riot, and the city is about to become a sea of fire, anyone would be scared, right? Too scary, can she foretell the future or something…?”
“In the end, she spoke true~”
The riot had just begun, while the fire hadn’t ended .
Hugo nodded at Camila’s words .
“Yeah . But stopping the riot doesn’t mean that the city will be safe . If the Emperor were to stop the riot by himself, he’ll stop being the ‘Cursed Emperor’ and end up being a mere tyrant . Man, I can’t wait to see how things will turn out…”
“You are in the Northern Division, right~? Believe in the Emperor!”
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“On the other hand, what happened to that Prince of Kratos?”
In response to Zeke’s question, Hugo’s expression changed .
“There hasn’t been any movement from him, yet . I also can’t confirm whether or not the black spear is currently in his hand . However, I’ve manage to secure all the witnesses concerning the death of Marquis Veil . ”
“Got it~ from this point, the order from Her Royal Highness The Dragon Princess shall be entrusted to us . The Northern Division will protect the city . ”
“Understood . Even though back then we were attacking the city, now we are protecting it . Life sure is interesting . ”
“Don’t ever think of betraying us—!”
In the wake of Zeke, Hugo redirected his gaze .
There would be those who attempt to put out the spreading fires . There would also be those who were going to gather in the castle to extinguish their own fear rather than the fire .
“His Majesty probably won’t back down, either . All that effort to protect the city ended up backfiring…”
“…Uh-huh~ I’m withholding some curse words right now . ”
“But, who knows? If this situation is able to be reversed, the same might happen to his bad reputation . Perhaps, this is the moment when history changes . I’ll keep watching how things will turns out as long as I’m still breathing . ”
Hugo, whom was summoned by his subordinates, returned after saying everything he wanted to say .
It was Zeke who opened his mouth first after silently seeing him off .
“Surely, the Emperor isn’t thinking that far… but, the moment when history changes, huh?”
“Only a person whose actually seen the original outcome could decide that kind of thing, right~?”
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Zeke simply muttered, “That’s true . ” Seeing his gaze suddenly sharpening, Camila also became alert .
On the other side of the naval port was a ship anchored by the Prince of Kratos .
Those instigators would surely escape .
Following them, Camila and Zeke climbed onto the ship, the exact ship from another kingdom where the Prince was once on board .
It was actually a ridiculous, plain reckless, strategy . However, the other side of the city should be preoccupied by the riot and escorting the Prince . In the meantime, they shall hijack the ship . This ship would surely aid that Prince’s escape later .
“We’re onboard . We’ve accomplished Captain’s aim . ”
“Ah~ again, I’m truly stupefied to who Jill-chan truly—?!”
There were shadows approaching from the direction of the city .
Exactly as Hugo had put it, it was an intimidating group of hooded people . They were trying to obscure their identities .
The two of them shall look for that figure the Dragon Princess seeks . They absolutely mustn’t miss that figure .
“—there he is, our beloved Marquis Veil . ”
“I couldn’t believe the Captain was saying the truth—he’s been alive all along . ”
Camila readied her bow, and frowned .
“—That Prince is also present with him—? This is the absolute worst…”
“Quite a hard worker, that Prince . They’re going to set the port ablaze . ”
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The group of hooded people had begun preparing oil and torches . This was to keep the townspeople from escaping through the port . In the meantime, that group would escape—that was probably their plan .
“The Prince is a part of this… Well, the point is, our Dragon Princess’ wish to resurrect Marquis Veil has been granted . ” Zeke drew his great sword while muttering . Camila was amazed by how happy he sounded .
“Don’t hurt the Prince, kay~? Our objectives are to capture the town’s instigators and their chief, Marquis Veil . That Crown Prince is deceiving him, therefore, Marquis Veil will protect the Prince with his utmost . Don’t be too harsh on him . ”
“Let’s go! Before they light the fire!”
“Listen to me…”
While complaining, Camila kept watch on Zeke .
When the fire was lit, it was already decided beforehand that the Knights of Dragon would arrive to stop the pirates ransacking the town . Then, the perpetrator would be arrested .
However, additional conflicts would be inevitable . After all, the Crown Prince was also involved . Despite so, the fact that that girl readily issued that order, that alone spelled her readiness to take responsibility .
This is just the best .
“That Prince is an enemy—my intuition has been saying so since the start . ”
“How unusual~ that is so not the usual you~”
“Dunno . Maybe he killed me in my previous life or something . ”
What kind of nonsense is he rambling about? Camila’s eyes never let go of the Prince .
She pulled the bowstring, and along with it, her lips drew an arc .
“What a coincidence—I too, feel the same~”
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