Wortenia Senki Volume 2 10 (Audience 2)

Volu 2 Chapter 10 (Audience 2)

Translator: HASUTSUKI, Editor: Thorrium.

Her royal highness first princess Lupis of the Rozeria Kingdom will be present shortly! Lower your head!

With the red carpet being spread a woman entered the audience room, and announced that the princess was about to appear.

Ryouma decided to mimic Mikhail who bowed his head with one knee on the floor.

After all, he was a human that ca from a world where royalty was regarded and viewed as sothing obsolete.

Thus he doesnt know how to show proper respect toward the nobility.

Imitating what Mikhail was doing, was the best he could do.

Since Lione was as confused as Ryouma, doing sothing like this didnt seem natural to her, while on the other hand, the Marfisto sisters, although they were slaves until the other day, they used to be lesser nobility, and was performing splendidly.

(Maybe I should ask Laura and Sara to teach about it later?)

Ryouma waited patiently for the princess to enter while looking at Laura and her sister who bowed gracefully.

Then the audience with the princess began.

The room which Mikhail guided them to was a long room with a golden throne inside.

A red carpet was lined up from the entrance of the room to the throne, with a total of 20 soldiers on both sides of it.

For Ryouma and the others, this was quite a dangerous situation, since they were only four people.

(Well I guess theres no other choice huh. It was already great that she was willing to et us in the first place. Although it would have been perfect if she had been willing to et with in secret)

After entering the castle, Ryouma and the others were put into a room for several hours by Mikhail.

Logically it was kind of natural, after all, they were people whom the princess and the Knights faction had acknowledged as enemies not long ago.

Ryouma didnt know what kind of report Mikhail had made, because when Mikhail ca back, he told them to follow him to the throne room imdiately.

Thinking Mikhails report could have resulted in them being arrested, for an imdiate execution without even being able to et the princess, however, since the princess have granted them an audience, at least, now they had been given a chance to talk, considering that, one can safely say this is a good on.

While his head was lowered and he was looking down, the sound of a door being opened from behind the throne could be heard.

Then several footsteps were heard within the audience room.

It must be the Princess Lupis and her close aides footsteps.

Ryouma and the others kept waiting for Princess Lupis to speak while bowing their head.

Raise your heads.

The voice of a dignified woman could be heard.

Before Ryoumas eyes appeared a young woman with silver hair wearing a body armor that was completely white.

Vice leader of the royal guard, Mikhail.

The first words from Princess Lupis were directed toward Mikhail.

Her face looked both dignified and calm.

(Vice leader? Seriously? That guy, did he actually have such a high position? No wonder the princess granted us an audience.

But still, isnt that guy too impulsive for the job?)

Ryouma, now knowing that Mikhail was actually closer to the princess and the leader of the Knights faction, thanked all the Gods he could rember, for his good luck.

Ive heard the report from ltina. I have to say that you being unable to fulfill your mission is very regrettable. And a large number of knight have lost their lives due to this failure. All of them have lost their lives is a blow to our faction and jeopardizes the future of our kingdom.

Despite being the leader, youve survived and is now present in front of my eyes. As the princess, I must make you compensate for this failure with your life!

The rooms atmosphere turned cold due to Princess words.

However, on the princess face, a subtle smile could be seen.

However, youre a good knight, and your loyalty to the royal family cant be questioned. It would be a big loss if I were to lose you now when our country faces a crisis.

In accordance with your past achievent, and considering that this mission was a trap set by the noble faction, I will extend your punishnt until the political strife against the noble faction has co to an end.

If your future actions in the conflict have enough rits, I will pardon your failures.

A clamor imdiately dominated the audience room.

Was her decision outside everyone expectation? Even Mikhail showed a blank expression.

Your highness princess, is this alright?

A woman who ca in before, asked such a question.

Its fine Theres nothing more stupid than punishing capable people during a national crisis. Besides I just extend his execution ti and might pardon him, however, Ive never stated that he was innocent of his cri.

Hearing Princess Lupis words, the clamor within the audience room began to subside.

Mikhail then bowed his head while expressing his sincere gratitude toward the princess leniency.

Certainly, I will et your highness expectation without fail!

(I see, so thats how it is I respect her judgnt. After all, she doesnt want to weaken her faction more than it already is intentionally Furthermore, she just extended the ti until his punishnt rather than proclaim him as innocent.

This also ans, if Mikhail doesnt achieve any achievent in the future, it will be the end for him. Uhuh, Not bad at all Not simply being lenient, but shes also able to make a correct judgnt by looking at the current situation.)

If she simply spares Mikhails life, the bereaved families of those people who participated in the surprise attack under his command wont be able to consent.

While that might be true, however, pushing all the responsibility to one person when all of the top leaders have fallen to the enemy trick is in itself a problem.

Thus, choosing a compromise where she will offset the failure with future achievent can be said to be a politically right decision.

(Not bad at all No, rather, I might have been lucky If its like this, she might be able to understand my proposal properly Its just theres a problem.)

Ryouma saw the reaction of the people around them when Princess Lupis made her decision regarding Mikhails future.

And there he noticed, a vexed expression from an elderly man standing, one step lower than princess Lupis. Apparently, he didnt agree with her decision to spared Mikhails life.

Of course, it wasnt obvious to everyone else, as the expression only appeared for a split second.

(This guy, I guess we cant just simply call all this, as a re dispute between the three factions huh?)

Whether Mikhail is a competent person or not, theres soone who actually wished for his death, despite being from the sa faction.

Usually, no one wishes their colleague or friends to die. But if soone wishes for their colleagues or friends deaths, then thats ans

(That ans, not all of the people from Knight faction, is loyal to Princess Lupis? No, if I consider everything, with that in mind then, this all begins to make senseIf that the case then, I might be able to find an opening when I try to curry favor to the princess.)

Ryouma frantically tried not to laugh, after all, the information he desperately needed, actually convenient appeared in front of him, all by itself.

Ryouma had to compel himself, because if he showed a smiling expression now in this place, it might end up being fatal for him.

(Not yet I need to be patient Ive not yet passed the predicant. The ga has just begun. I might end up dead if I were getting doubted by the princess or that woman)

Ryouma line of sight turned toward the woman who previously asked a question to the princess.

Shes had a large build for a woman with black hair.

In addition to that, the two swords on her waist look to be quite used.

Furthermore, she must have earned princess Lupis trust, after all, even after being questioned, Princess Lupis didnt show a dissatisfied expression.

Mikhails judgnt ends here. Now then, lets move to other subjects.

Saying that princess Lupis gaze imdiately turned toward the four people, that bowed down, one of them being Ryouma.

I see. Theres indeed a teenage girl with silver hair Are you really not the illegitimate child of the previous Rozerias king, King Farst the second)

Princess Lupis imdiately asked the biggest problematic issue.

No, my na is Laura. Laura Marfisto. The elder sister of Sara Marfisto thats also present here.

Sara nodded her head hearing Lauras answer.

I see Looking closely, you both indeed look similar. If not for the hair color, you would be like two peas in a pod.)

Her gaze is focused on the sisters.

Certainly, since they are twins, everything except their hair color was similar.

Your highness Theres no information that the illegitimate child have a sister.

The black haired woman talked to the Princess quietly.

Marfisto, Im familiar with that family na If Im not wrong, it was a family na of a Knight house from the central continent, is it not?

Yes. If Im not mistaken, it should be a considerably famous family na and their skin color and features are indeed from the central continent too

They both looked intensely at Laura and her sister.

For a mont, their line of sight intertwined with each other.

I see now Indeed, they certainly different from what we know about the illegitimate child based on the information about her that we received the other day.

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Princess Lupis muttered those words as if giving up on sothing.

That is natural.

If by any chance Laura was the illegitimate child of the previous king, King Farst the second, then the reason for the civil war could be removed, and the conflict could be resolved just by killing her.

With that being the case, it seems like I wont be able to condemn any of you for retaliating against my knight.

Princess Lupis muttered those words as if she was in trouble.

I beg your pardon. To receive your highness tolerant words, Im unable to express anything other than feeling gratitude.

Ryouma graciously lowered his head when saying those words.

Actually, Ryouma and the others are the victims who got rolled up in this ss; thus He wanted to be a bit more aggressive.

However, if he has to think about the future, it would be not thoughtful of him if he took a heavy-handed attitude when it wasnt necessary.

Looking at Ryoumas admirable attitude, a smile appeared on the princess face.

Im not that stiff after all. In fact, were the one who troubled you people Is there anything you want?

Ryouma pretended to be lost in thought for a while after hearing Princess Lupis words.

While in fact, Ryouma had already decided on the answer.

I wont ask of anything your highness; however, by all ans, I hope your Highness would give our suggestion so thoughts as your highness assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Ryouma said that, with a tone indicating he was in deep regret.

Is this about the suggestion you had proposed to Mikhail?

Yes. That is correct.

Listening to Ryoumas words, princess Lupis showed a troubled expression.

If one looked at it from her viewpoint, it would be better for her to no longer concern herself with Ryouma here.

If possible, she wanted to just give them so money, and get rid of them from this place quickly. After all, Ryouma and the others were the reason for all the n they had lost in the operation. Making them literally one of the Knights factions enemies.

That is sothing I cant give a final answer right away You understand why, right?

Princess Lupis looked at Ryouma.

In other words, Princess Lupis didnt mind joining forces; however, it would only gather dissatisfaction from her subordinate if they joined forces just like that, not to ntion, Ryouma had said in his proposal to Mikhail that the knight faction would be destroyed even before the decisive battle against the noble group

Of course, I understand. However, if your highness only maintains the status quo like this, Im afraid your highness wont be able to win.

You insolent bastard! You low life dares to say that!

Angry voices ca from the throne room.

However, the princess and the black-haired woman standing beside her did not change their expression.

The one who raised their voices were the n standing under the throne.

Your majesty! Please let execute this rude person imdiately!

The man who had an adverse reaction when Mikhails life was spared, offered to execute Ryouma to the princess.

Please wait. General. Shouldnt we ask the princess what she wants first?

What are you saying, ltina! Do you want us to keep silent when insulted!? What do you think a Knights pride is?

(I see She is ltina huh? As expected of the princess aide)

Ryouma listened to the argunt between ltina and the man whom she called general in order to get more information, even if its just a little.

Please wait! This person has never insulted us in particular! He rely spoke about his personal prediction!

What kind of stupid thing are you spouting about! This guy said that were clearly going to be defeated you know? If that is not an insult then what is the aning of that!?

Logically what ltina had said was right; however, she was unable to quell his anger. When ones emotions prevail, it clouds logical thinking.

It was Princess Lupis who had thought about Ryoumas words who put their argunt to end.

Thats enough. You are all in front of a guest, do you know that!?

Theres no mistake that the guest she ntioned here was Ryouma.

Comrades who was arguing in front of the person they both looked down upon as a person of low birth.

Maybe due to realizing how funny they looked, ltina and the general shut their mouth while lowered their heads in sha.

Weve shown you such an unsightly appearance For , even for a little, I want to decrease the amount of victim in this war, and at the sa ti, I also wish to win the war against the noble faction. Do you think you will be able to accomplish it?

The princess finally told Ryouma the words that he wanted to hear.

Of course I will answer your highness expectation without fail.

Saying that, Ryouma bowed his head down toward the princess.