Chapter 178: 2 Mothers, 2 Children
"Maria!"
A few days have passed since the fort was captured.
The puas fruit grew abundantly, and there was barely any starvation.
"Shiro-sama, is there a problem?"
"No, there is no problem. That's why I called out to you."
Yes
If the situation improves, the next action must be taken
"You can't live in this fort forever, can you?"
"...Yes. There is a possibility that the army will be sent."
No. Sooner or later, the army will definitely come.
"Are Maria-san and the others the only ones rebelling against the kingdom?"
"It's only a rumor, but it's been smoldering in various places."
"Then why don't you ask for cooperation?"
In all eras, revolts and revolutions succeed when they have the masses on their side.
After all, the battle is in numbers
Even the best fighter can be defeated by 10,000.
"...We don't want to leave this place vulnerable."
"Then let's go"
"That's right. Even just the three of us should be able to escape if something happens."
"That's settled. We also need someone who knows the geography and has some standing in the organization."
We are only outsiders after all
Cooperation, request, alliance
It's better if an executive of the organization goes there.
"Then I think I'll leave it to Julius."
"Julius huh, is it okay?"
I've done a lot of things to him.
"Everything is fine. I've taught Julius many things. If I die, for example."
"Don't say dark things"
"It's best to be prepared. Humans are so easy to die, and my heart could stop at this very moment."
"A successor candidate for the organization, huh?"
"More like a definite candidate."
"I see, then we'll prepare our luggage."
"I will also inform Julius. We'll let you know tonight when he's ready to leave."
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Everything goes smoothly
The long drawn-out plan reaches its climax.
"I will report to the Queen!"
The civil official kneels before me.
"Tell me."
"Ha! The forest of Puas, which has been managed since the previous generation, has been occupied by someone!"
"I see. And?"
"Huh?"
"What's wrong with that?"
"Ha! I will immediately form an army and confirm the details! If necessary, we'll take..."
"Not needed"
"Not needed!? That place has been there since the founding of the country!"
"There is no need for such an old custom."
"But!"
"Are you going to defy me?"
"T-that kind of thing!"
"Fire!"
The guard fires an arrow at the civil official.
The arrow pierces his head, killing him instantly.
"Is there anything you want to say!?"
The other officials fall silent.
"My words are absolute! The words I uttered are justice! All those who disobey will be sentenced to death! Is that clear!"
"""Ha!!"""
That should shut up them up for a while.
"Mother!"
My son runs up to me
"Ara, John. What's wrong?"
"I heard that bandits rebelled in the southern land! May I go and kill them?"
"Yes, I don't mind. Just be careful."
John looks happy when I stroke his cheek
"No problem! Our kingdom is the strongest! I'll be off then!"
I really hope he's careful.
I hope to God he is.
My son John will be the next king of Geldaria.
May he live to be king until the end of his days.
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