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Shock
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When the information that the royal palace of Kali had been occupied by Arc and others reached the Laplace royal palace, already several days of time had passed.
“Casablanca-sama. It is serious.” (Fran)
During the middle of a joyful banquet taking place, First Squad Warrior Fran came rushing in with a blood-rushed face.
“Fran. Right now, King Rudolf is here as a guest. Didn’t I say, even if something happens, no need to report it?” (Casablanca)
Partly due to being drunk and not having self-control, Casablanca glared slightly displeased. However, for Fran, because they had to take action without a moment’s delay, regardless whispered into her ear.
“It is a major incident. Actually…” (Fran)
Whisper whisper.
“!!” (Casablanca)
The color of Casablanca’s face, who was whispered to by Fran, visibly turned pale in an instant, even seen from Rudolf who was seated a little far away. Even though the banquet was at its climax of excitement, without looking at that at all, she continued talking with Fran.
“When did they escape from Mikanda!? Weren’t the coastlines being watched so that ships would be reported the moment they were seen?” (Casablanca)
“Most likely, to avoid the eyes of surveillance, a very roundabout sea route was taken to enter Kali, it is thought.” (Fran)
Casablanca clapped her hands loudly and gathered the attention of the attendees. The noisy music, and the voices of people chatting, all stopped in an instant.
“The banquet is immediately cancelled. A countermeasure meeting will be held.” (Casablanca)
In the Laplace Kingdom, Casablanca was already a god. When they heard her words, all the vassals, without expressing dissatisfaction, without asking for reason, all started leaving one after another.
“What has happened?” (Rudolf)
Due to the sudden cancellation, Rudolf asked with a dubious face.
“King Rudolf.” (Casablanca)
With a face mixed with irritation and impatience, Casablanca spoke as if spitting.
“It is a serious matter. In your country, in the Kali Kingdom, a coup d’état has occurred.” (Casablanca)
“Th-that’s ridiculous…!!” (Rudolf)
Even Rudolf was astonished by this. The nobles, starting with opposition forces, should have all been captured. Even when Tyr had advanced deep into Kali, not even a rebellion had occurred, so why at this timing would a coup happen? To Rudolf, who could not believe the information at all, Fran explained the details.
“According to the information of an official protected three days ago near the border, it seems that Arc and the Warden Household have taken over the royal palace of the Kali Kingdom. Arc released the captured nobles of Kali in exchange for swearing allegiance, and appears to be receiving military power from them.” (Fran)
“Hah?” (Casablanca)
Casablanca, who was listening to Fran’s story, raised her voice. It seemed there was one point that caught her attention.
“King Rudolf. While capturing the nobles, did you foolishly let them live?” (Casablanca)
A blatantly scornful expression appeared. In Laplace, there are no nobles. The surviving nobles, including Arc, can be counted. Because Casablanca, while urging surrender with the condition of personal safety, actually killed all the nobles who surrendered. To such a person, Rudolf who only captured without disposing was seen as overly weak-willed.
“Once you make a resolution, unless you complete it with the mindset of having become a demon, it won’t work. It turns out like this because you pretend to be a half-hearted hypocrite.” (Casablanca)
While giving off a condescending atmosphere, Casablanca spoke from above. To this, Rudolf was offended.
“It’s not like I intended to be lenient. I only captured the nobles as hostages to suppress the movements of the noble faction scattered in the regions.” (Rudolf)
Rudolf’s thought of not killing the nobles also had reason. In fact, even with consecutive defeats to Tyr, within Kali no rebellion had occurred. However, Casablanca laughed it off.
“Enough with the excuses. Even though we went to the trouble of taking care of Tyr, now again the Warden Household will obtain military force.” (Casablanca)
“This is not the time to be arguing.” (Fran)
Right now, it was not acceptable for the relationship between these two to worsen. Fran intervened and earnestly calmed them down.
“It’s a speed match. Before Arc completes preparations, we must strike. Immediate mobilization of military power and establishment of command structure!” (Fran)
Casablanca also understood what must be done now. Once stopped by Fran, she easily put down the spear and—
“Understood. Give orders for preparation to Jeanne and Renoir. Depart as soon as ready.” (Casablanca)
The first battle between the Casablanca-Rudolf Allied Army and the Arc-Kali Nobility Allied Army took place one week later from then. Leading each army were Jeanne and Randal. It was a small skirmish, rather than a battle, but in this fight, the Arc-Kali Nobility Allied Army led by Randal suffered a defeat.
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