I breathed out softly.
Irene, Edith, Suzette, and I rode towards the central as planned.
Each of us wore a mask to hide our faces. Its sothing well inevitably need to do to sneak into the event.
But this act to prevent discrimination will only last until today. The upcoming parliantary session and audience with the Queen should change that, even if only little by little.
Its very quiet, isnt it?
Irene spoke up while looking towards the Capitol building where the governnt assembly was taking place.
We are currently in motion in the direction of the Capitol, waiting for the castle guards to co this way to support us.
If all goes according to plan, there will be a violent storm in the Parliant as we pursue the ministers misconduct.
For the minority, its a chance of a thousand. They, too, have to decide here, as they are just as desperate as we are.
Annette and Mio should be there as witnesses.
Im sure the two of them will be fine. Im sure theyll do well.
I kept saying those words to myself. Despite my nervousness, the town is just as vibrant and ordinary as the last ti I was here. People are peacefully going about their business.
But if you look closely, you can see that the guards around the Capitol are a little nervous.
We are watching from a distance from the Capitol.
The wait feels really long when youre doing nothing.
I nodded at Ediths words.
Im sure it hasnt actually been very long.
But my gut feeling is telling that weve been waiting like this for hours.
Im sure Julie, Nina, Marietta, and Clarice, who are waiting for in Blossom, are even more worried.
I was, of course, nervous as well.
But contrary to before, its just the right amount of nervousness.
Im not worried enough to panic. Its just that Im starting to feel more and more used to it.
Its going to be okay. Im sure the Queen will understand.
Were moving.
We responded to Suzettes voice.
At the Capitol, there seed to be a movent in the security. They began moving restlessly, and we could even hear so orders flying around.
A citizen who walked nearby glanced at the guards and then walked on past them.
Lets go.
Prompted by Irene, we began to move stealthily.
While positioning ourselves so that we could see the capitol building, we headed towards the castle.
The air in the Capitol seed to have changed a lot. The guards were moving restlessly, and support began to rush in.
Master, a little further this way.
I moved closer to her as I followed Ediths lead. A guard from the castle walked past us and headed toward the Capitol building.
Looks like it caused a pretty huge disturbance out there.
Suzette muttered as she looked at the scene. Many guards were gathering towards the Capitol.
We passed through the cobblestones and made their way to the castle. However, as expected, there was a proper guard at the main gate of the castle.
This way.
We were led by Suzette to the planned entry point.
Rather than a complete 180, we circled halfway through the side.
From there was a hidden passage, where we entered the castle as planned.
Be extra careful from this point, Tomoaki. Well have no excuse if they find you.
Yes, maam.
I nodded quietly.
We move on with Suzette in the lead, who doesnt mind being found, and Edith in tow.
Tomo.
Irene took my hand in hers, as if to reassure not to get separated.
Her soft hands wrapped around . I squeezed it back. Im sure shes the one whos most nervous in the negotiations.
You have Annette and the others to thank for that.
At the head of the line, Miss Suzette spoke.
Security is less tight than we expected. This ans it must have been a lot rougher in the Assembly.
As youd expect from a ministers ex-wife, and an ambassador to the country of Kyo, the majority cant just ignore the revelations.
Yeah. Its all thanks to everyone.
I nodded in agreent. We are here with the cooperation and hard work of many people.
Even the route of entry and security arrangent was only possible with the help of Suzette and her colleagues.
We walk through the castle surprisingly smoothly.
The quiet interior of the castle reminded a bit of Annettes mansion.
Its not that the Queen is lonely. But I wonder how many people can really forgive her for living under false pretenses? In the end, its a matter of position.
If you think about it that way, this quietness is just as well.
Now then. Im going to stay here and try to stop the guards from going to the Queens room in case they try to do so.
Suzette?
From here, theres only one way to the Queens room. We just need to hold them here, and then theyll be out of the way.
She nodded with determination and removed the Parliant officials mask, which she always wore while working.
Miss Suzettes beautiful face was exposed to the outside air. Her eyes were clear.
Either way, theres nothing I can say in negotiations with His Majesty. On the contrary, Im also the only one in a position to stop the troops here and stall for ti, right?
There is no hesitation in her words.
Im just in the right place. Ill take care of it. .as for the audience with His Majesty, Ill leave it to the three of you.
Ms. Suzette put her mask back on. Her appearance is now a dignified one; of a woman who had overco the disadvantage of her appearance and risen to beco what she is now.
Ill leave them to you, Suzette.
Yeah. Irene. Youre in charge now.
The girls nodded to each other.
Over here, master.
Ookay.
I nodded at Edith and went towards her. But before moving, I called out to Suzette.
Thank you in advance.
Dont ntion it.
Even though I was hiding behind a mask, I felt like she was smiling at .
The three of us left the place to Suzette and headed further back, to the Queens chambers.
Still, its really quiet, isnt it?
Edith, who had taken the lead, muttered softly.
We walked down in a quiet, single-aisle corridor.
Perhaps because the castle itself is large, the corridor is also long. But when we turned one corner, we were already in the Queens room.
Were here. Ill cover our rear. So, Lady Irene, master, its all on you now.
Yeah.
Yes.
We both nodded. Finally, it was ti to et the Queen.
After a knock, Irene opens the door.
I walked behind her, and Edith covered our rear.
The sound of the door closing seed to be strangely loud.
As expected of the Queens chambers, her room is huge.
From the entrance of the room was a set of tables and chairs, and further back of it was covered by a curtain.
The curtain was almost opaque that it was impossible to see whats inside.
Beyond that was a shadow of a woman.
Perhaps she was the Queen.
The silhouette stops behind the curtain and doesnt seem to be coming towards us.
And what do you need to enter my chambers directly?
Eventually, a voice called out from her direction.
Its a very business-like tone, the last thing you expect to hear when soone intrudes on your ho.
However, from that tone alone, youll be quickly convinced that she was the Queen.
Thats just how dignified and graceful it was.
Tell your demands. I will hear it from you personally.
With a small nod to , who was stiffened in place, Irene took a step forward.
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