Ashes and Kingdoms

On the road from then on, there was no such thing as this. So much so that Finn secretly advanced and turned some soldiers and junior officers to the rear of the line.

Valt asked if they were really up to something, but Finn answered with a shoulder strap.

"If we make sure of that and bring it to light, it could also mean that the agreement that we have just concluded will be broken. Make sure nothing happens, that's all I can do right now."

Emperor Varys also seemed to agree with this, and carried out the repositioning on Finn's advice for no reason whatsoever. If you ask, you have to listen to the information you don't need. was processed within an implicit understanding.

On the fifth day after leaving Quanos, the first line arrived in Diakte, the Imperial capital.

Having said that, no armed legion soldiers were allowed in the vast city stretching east and west across the Orne River, so tented the suburbs and the emperor was to take only guards and fins into the city.

"Dragon Marquis won't dress up without you, so I'm coming too."

Finn looked sinister at the mac he named. Not a squire, sooner than he said, Mac grinned and continued.

"I still have my squire's clothes, tailored with Quanos."

"Just Mac? Shirui."

Nellis swells. Mac looked at me like, oh, no.

"We're not all legion soldiers, so you should be free to see the city. In the first place, when the emperor arrives safely in the capital, our work is done, so we can't take care of the legions, and we need to find an inn. While me and Brother Finn are offering His Majesty the Emperor, we all ask for you."

"If they say so, you do"

Oandus and Fauna look at each other, and quickly become concerned about whether the reward will be paid and how much the royal capital's inn will cost. Valt raised an unpleasant voice saying, "Oh, my God, it's a recession".

"About the first day we arrived, let's have some fun. Food for delicious liquor, beautiful sister! Unlike Dragon Marquis, you can play here and there at will."

"Don't make too much noise."

Finn stabs the nail instantly. Valt glanced with vicious eyes, but Finn was completely used to it and flushed it flat out.

"It's nice to have fun, but you are already remembered by legion soldiers and emperors as captain of the" Northern Tenryu Squad ". Losing our credibility will not only make it difficult for the Imperial Capital, but it will also undermine the Emperor's trust."

"Oh, I can't let you do this anymore. You know what an emperor is?"

"I know you are, but do we all agree? Besides, even if the emperor puts it aside, he doesn't want to get a bad reputation for 'the Northerners are barbaric and bad in nature'"

Calmly pointed out, Valt clogs up. Plast played the bow tightly and agreed, "That's a good idea." Nellis nods yeah too.

"Right. If you don't, we're from the country. I don't like to discredit Winair or Nanais. Even..."

Even in a city that doesn't exist anymore now. Even if it is a pile of ash and debris.

I can't put that thought in my mouth, and Nellis clouds her tail and shuts up. Fauna gently held Nellis' shoulder. Nor can Valt slap his mouth down, bending his mouth and silencing.

Thankfully, just there came the emperor's use and called Finn. Mac rushes to get dressed as a squire. Finn rubbed Nellis' head off and stroked it before heading with the messenger to the Emperor's waiting place.

The appearance of a deep red cloak and a long white sword already had the style of one or other person. Most of all, he was barely aware of how he would appear in the eyes of others.

After a while, Finn watched the Imperial Capital in amazement as he walked with Mac about the Emperor's aftermath. The walls surrounding the city were still new, and lacquered houses and collective homes stood amazingly alongside each other as they crept through the castle gates. Perhaps the splendid stone buildings that surround it are public buildings such as luxury shops, aristocratic mansions, or assembly centers. The deeper it gets into the city, the bigger it gets.

As we entered the city centre through the remnants of the old walls, on both sides of the boulevard, intrigued citizens formed hedges in an attempt to see a line. I guess rumors were already spreading that the Emperor had been informed that he would return with Dragon Hou. It is not a triumph after the war, so there are no inward-looking rituals or ceremonies, but the size of the crowd that welcomes is no less. Besides, the atmosphere is somewhat welcoming.

It's a big city. I've never seen so many people.

Show signs of Lena butting in. Finn wasn't in the mood to encourage or reassure either. I see too many people and buildings at once and tease them.

This is my first time, too. I never even imagined it. It's so full of humans that it's distracting...... Lena, are you okay?

It seems a little confusing. Give me a break.

At the same time as the reply, the presence of Lena in contact with the heart is small and distant. Finn looked up to the Empire of the Imperial Capital, conscious of taking care of its warmth. Surrounded by splendid buildings such as shops and temples that line up, the sky is roughly cut into cramped shapes.

Mac on the diagonal back lowered his voice.

"Wow. I didn't think I was going to be the one to come and see."

Unexpectedly Finn smiled and hurriedly pulled his mouth tight.

Waves of people, people, people. The gaze of eating curiosity, the excitement, turns into a swirl of colour. Even though the whole thing is clustered together to create a giant twist, every color will never mix and disappear.

(Looks like a bunch of fish)

I remember the sea of Nanais and Finn felt unspeakably strange.

Eventually, when we got to the old square in the heart of the city, the councillors were all waiting for the emperor in front of the capitol. On an unexpected pick up, Varys raises a single eyebrow and looks suspicious.

"If I had known you would welcome my return so much, my return would have been a little more heartfelt. Do you have any news?"

Fercius advanced in response to the inquiry. I smile on my face and rub my hands all the time.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. General Glaus has been recaptured."

――

While the servant Varys was also in captivity, he was stunned. (i) Put it between breaths and say without hiding surprises.

"Already? That's a boulder. Of course, I guess the general is safe."

"Yes."

Felcius bowed his head to the ceiling and shifted his gaze to Finn.

"I was helped by the help of Lord Longhou Phineas, the apostle says. If Lord Phineas ever comes to the Imperial Capital with His Majesty the Emperor, I would like to thank you very much. Thank you from me, too. General Glaus is no longer an imperial necessity. With your valuable help, our citizens of the Empire will feel safe."

Obviously, Finn nodded vaguely, not knowing how to answer. Although I was relieved to know that apparently the protection I applied to Glause prevented the power of Dragon Hou Elecia, it was so creepy to get this attitude from someone else who was completely stranger to me about it.

Varys sensed Finn's perplexity, and when he revealed the senators, he just entered the royal palace.

Though they call it the Royal Palace - the Emperor's Palace - it is in the first place the mansion of a gate of Graaedius. The doorway to the emperor has changed several times over the course of a long history, but only at a time did the name Royal Palace become entrenched because of the fact that a gate of Graaedius has lasted the longest.

In the vicinity of the gate, rooms for public use, such as reception rooms and canteens, are lined up, and as you cross the garden and go back, you finally enter the private living space of the emperor. Most of the guests couldn't get in, the servants were out of sight, and the hustle and bustle of the city was a little far away.

Varys took Finn and Mac that far.

Fleeing from the wild horses and the senators, Finn breathed unexpectedly. I can see in my consciousness that Lena also stretches her feathers.

Varys recommended the chair to Finn and Mac as he lowered the guard.

"I'm sorry. I didn't think Glaus would make the fight so quick. It makes sense that the citizens are welcome."

"The general is safe and sound."

When Finn answered, Varis nodded as well. At that mouth, there are slight signs of grin.

"I guess I turned my mind so that I didn't have to go out. Some generals were overprotective... so I saved the senators time introducing them. But instead, you've turned that into a jump celebrity. Perhaps during their stay in the Imperial Capital, the misguided senators will stop by like ants swarming with honey"

"I don't think it's profitable to get to know me,"

"Really? That is how he has been invited to the residence of the Emperor. It's also given the word to acknowledge autonomy... and yes, we need to formally document that matter... you can say it's in a special position. A pawn with unknown power, so to speak. It's like a power contender would like to have"

"I'm not going to get involved in politics"

"I know," Varys nodded as Finn glanced at her.

A servant brings a drink and a vessel filled with dried fruit. Varys drank only water, and Finn and Mac got it too.

"It would be better if you didn't stay in the Imperial Capital for long, but soon you'll be ready. You'll need to rest your men for a while."

"They're not my men, they're my people"

Finn corrected to discipline. Anyway, like Glause, Varys has changed his perception a lot, and in fact, it would be more convenient for Finn to keep him in command and his men for the rest to move things around.

Varys nodded, blinking his eyes, Hmm.

"Right. But you can't invite everyone to this mansion."

"... what?

"During your stay in the Imperial City, you should use this mansion. It would be safer to pull you away from your people."

Finn got pompous about the generous offer from the emperor. He panicked and pinched his mouth as he was about to get the conversation going.

"Thank you for your concern. But I'm staying in the city with my friends."

"But"

"In awe, I do not intend to be the Dragon Marquis held by His Majesty the Emperor"

To Finn, who was so clear, Varys looked slightly blinded and frightened. And spill a smile.

"Right. That's wise. But I want you to accept my generosity as a friend. At any time, you are free to enter and leave this mansion. Maxentius, I'll tell the gatekeeper what happened. When you need Phineas, go through."

"Oh, thank you!

All of a sudden he's called out, and Mac raises his insane voice. Varys looked back at Finn and went on with his true face.

"Let's give them a full reward. Getting accommodation around the city and gearing up and food to get back to the north is good. In the meantime, Phineas, I want you to take a look around once at the soldiers from Quanos and let me know who you should appoint as commander."

"Will Your Majesty remain in the Imperial Capital?

"That's right. Even if I go out and interrupt Glaus, who's just hanging out on his own, he'll be chased back. But sending Lord Senato's hands and feet as commanders doesn't know what reinforcements are for."

"... I understand"

When Finn bowed his head, Varys nodded too, putting the cup in his hand as a sign that the story was over.

"Well, let's let the servant drive us outside. Then let me show you around the city. You should also be familiar with the good and bad of the inn. But wherever you're staying, be prepared for the hiccups. It's good to meet visitors, but don't let anyone take the invitation too far."

"I'll be careful"

"There's only one councillor who wanted me to meet him... well, even if I didn't bother to introduce him, if I did, I'd spot him."

Without waiting for a reply, Varis points one person together and calls the servant. Finn blinked, but politely thanked him and resigned before the Emperor.