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Commencing Judgment

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“By the way, Xandra, who is this man?” (Harold)

“Heh heh… He is Queen Paula’s servant.” (Alexandra)

“!!!!!???” (Everyone)

“…” (Harold)

The moment Xandra chuckled as she revealed the truth, everyone in the room turned their eyes to Queen Paula.

Even in this situation, Queen Paula remained calm, but I suppose if she couldn’t maintain composure over something like this, she wouldn’t be fit to be queen. At least, Lizette wouldn’t be able to manage it.

“…Paula, what is the meaning of this?” (Salomon)

“Who knows? I’ve never employed such a person as a chamberlain.” (Paula)

King Salomon asked in a voice lower than usual, either due to his throat or from anger, but Queen Paula feigned ignorance.

As expected, she threw the chamberlain under the bus, but once doubt is cast, it can’t be easily cleared. Most likely, they intend to let this remain ambiguous and conclude that the chamberlain acted alone. However…

“Onee-sama… thank goodness… thank goodness…” (Elene)

Elene, who was in the audience, clasped her hands together as she prayed, rejoicing over Lizette’s innocence. Lizette gazed at her with eyes full of kindness.

Well… This won’t be the end, right? I didn’t accuse Lizette and hold this trial just to condemn Queen Paula or the mastermind, Jean. No, the real target is…

“Phew… To think that a prince from another country, called the ‘incompetent bratty prince’, accuses the princess of our own nation, known as the ‘wicked woman’ and it turns out that the chamberlain acted alone… Who is responsible for such a disgraceful outcome?” (Harold)

“Jean…?” (Paula)

Jean, who stood beside her shaking his head as if to say “Good grief,” caused Queen Paula to look at him with a perplexed expression. This single sentence seemed to alert King Salomon to something, and he immediately turned to look behind him and at the Guard Captain. Naturally, he did so to order Jean, who seemed to be plotting something, to be restrained, but…

“What!?” (Salomon)

“Your Majesty, please stay calm.” (??)

With a sword pressed against his neck, King Salomon was rendered speechless.

“Wha?” (??)

“Be silent! This place is now under the control of our guards!” (??)

At the signal from the guard captain, the guards stormed in all at once.

Yes… This is the beginning of the coup d’état led by Jean. For King Salomon, stepping outside the palace and attending the trial of the First Princess, a matter that drew the attention of many nobles who supported this country, created the perfect opportunity to stage a coup. Although the coup in the original ‘Enhaz’ scenario was planned for two years later, Jean likely has fewer comrades now. Still, with this situation, they can not only assassinate King Salomon but also take the nobles hostage.

Look, only around 50 guards have stormed in. However, there are more than 100 people here, excluding the royal family and guards. Although they outnumber the guards, they can only comply, as no one can oppose a trained guard.

“Haha… Truly, I must thank the ‘incompetent bratty prince’ for preparing such a grand stage for me.” (Jean)

“Your Highness Jean…” (Harold)

“Rest assured. I understand that Your Highness Harold holds no value as a hostage, so I will graciously allow you to return to your homeland. Be sure to inform King Eibar of this, ‘The Capetien Kingdom declares war on the Dehaubalz Kingdom’.” (Jean)

Ah, just as expected, Jean bares his fangs at Dehaubalz, just like in the Lizette scenario of ‘Enhaz’. Jean, a hardliner who despises King Salomon’s moderate policies, seeks to steer the country toward militarism through this coup. I knew it. Honestly… He has no idea how hard it is to maintain peace.

“Mother, I will become a king. Not a foolish one like him, but the most outstanding ruler of this world.” (Jean)

“Oh… Jean, I believe you will! You are nothing like this wretch who has been infatuated with his mistress and neglected his duties ever since you were a child!” (Paula)

I see. So, that servant was Lizette’s real mother, wasn’t she? Queen Paula must have found that infuriating. I wouldn’t know, though.

“??” (??)

“You rebels, surrender at once!” (Nobles)

Suddenly, the nobles, who had swords at their sides, stood up and began to overpower the guards.

“W-what is this…!?” (Jean)

“You should at least remember the faces of the nobles in your own country. If you become king like this, you’ll be called a foolish ruler forever.” (Harold)

It is obvious that if you create a stage for a coup, you should prepare to counter it.

The nobles here were actually soldiers disguised as the escort for the delegation from the Dehaubalz Kingdom. And…

“What!?” (Jean)

The one believed to be King Salomon was, in fact, someone from our side who resembled him in physique. The real King Salomon was safely waiting for the outcome in a secure location.

“Hehe… It all went exactly according to Haru-sama’s plan.” (Alexandra)

“Indeed. I never imagined they would fall for it so completely.” (Harold)

Due to his failed poisoning attempt and the resulting house arrest, Jean must have become anxious. He likely feared that the coup would collapse before it even began, which is why he bit the bait and initiated it despite knowing the risks.

All that was left was to set the bait, which our brilliant foreign minister had prepared perfectly. And Elene, from the Capetien Kingdom, took on the role of liaison. She gleefully stuck her tongue out as she was protected by the soldiers. Ideally, Lizette should have taken on that role, but unfortunately, her reputation as a ‘wicked woman’ precedes her. I hate to say it, but the people of the kingdom wouldn’t move for her sake.

“I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for Your Highness Lizette.” (Harold)

” Your Highness Harold, you have nothing to apologize for! It is we who are sorry for dragging you into the Capetien Kingdom’s turmoil…” (Lizette)

For once, the usually proud Lizette bowed her head deeply.

“Please, stop that. Now, let’s swiftly suppress these rebels.” (Harold)

“Indeed! Everyone… do it!” (Lizette)

At Lizette’s command, like a wicked queen, we began the suppression of the coup.

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