The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

The trading city was more lonely than I had imagined.

They used to be a vibrant city with multiple corridors, but now it seems as if everything is ruined and tells the story of the current state of the Diaghilev Empire.

Initially, when I escaped from Teito and came to the trading city, I wondered if this was really the root castle of the revolutionary government. But now I'm also rethinking that idea.

"... you're an amazing person. How dare you bring all these people together?"

I give a voice of admiration to the number of people buried in the square.

This square, where the shadows of prosperity remain colorful, is strewn with stone tiles and is equipped with a large, dead fountain in the centre. And tall buildings lined up to circle around the square.

The stone tiles are beautiful blue, but I can't see them now. Because the square is full of people.

"Hey, Edward. Don't you think there's a flair for the teaser?

"But the one who steals it... sending it to Emperor Seraphim just grips it with his mentor. As a thief, I suppose you thought it was less affectionate."

At the corner of the terrace of the building surrounding the square, me and Edward jokingly await the appearance of “them”, just like the people of the Diaghilev Empire.

When I took out a single white card, I watered it down to the sun.

"A letter of notice. Time is full. We will come to the country and freedom from fat oppressors. The path lies with us and the witch. Gather the aspiring in the trading city. To celebrate the day of the revolution. From righteous thieves and revolutionary government leaders."

The people gathered in the square range from brave young men who rose worried about the current situation in the Diaghilev Empire to women with dairy drinkers. Everyone must have the same strong desire to change this country, which is in their hearts.

"I can't hide my surprise at the financial and executive power of distributing this notice to the emperor's abandoned local villages."

"Thank you Cardia and Theodore. We had all these plans in place while we were infiltrating the palace."

"... and most importantly, the number of people facing oppression. This country is still strong."

"I wonder what the next king of the Kingdom of Rolands would call a dialogue."

While I was tapping lightly, the square became noisier.

With an awkward fanfare, a black cloak flicks over the roof. And the righteous thief - Ivan showed up.

"Gentlemen, thank you for gathering here today. I am proud that so many people have risen and aspired to revolution. And the witch Avrola, the leader of our revolutionary government, seems to be in a good mood."

A pan of empty guns echoes behind the square, and people pay attention to you only for a moment. People who realize there's nothing, look back at Ivan again. Then, at some point, next to Ivan, stood the brunette woman - the Fourth Empress of Avrola.

As the Fourth Empress of Avrola slowly raised one hand to swear, the water poured out of the great fountain, which was supposed to have withered. When water erupts for about a few meters, it falls like fog rain on people.

"... I can't believe the fountain that was withering is resurrected..."

"Who is she?

People hold confusion, anxiety, and slight expectations in their hearts and watch over the advent of Avrola Fourth Princess as if she had used oddity.

"My name is Avrola. The Fourth Empress of the Diaghilev Empire, erased from existence"

The voice of the clear Avrola Fourth Princess echoed the whole square with wonder.

"My father and mother treated me colder than I was when I was young, and I lived as a witch. When I want to cry, I get out of the castle and disperse myself into the life of the people, touch the hearts of men... I have loved this country. Spring comes with the snowmelt, the sky and sea shine in summer, and the city hosts a lively festival. Work busy in the fruitful fall and endure the cold as a family in the winter. And there comes another spring of beginnings… I loved that life"

The Fourth Princess Avrola puts her hand on her chest and speaks to the crowd gathered in the square.

Her expression, which was soft, eventually increases the risk.

"But a certain rebel - Gustave, a thin, dirty priest, took away the pride of our beloved Diaghilev Empire...!

The moment the Fourth Princess Avrola said so, the pine lights that were provided in the square burn up.

"After the death of the former Emperor, he killed the Empress and the Empress, except me, and festived the sick Crown Prince as a fool! And manipulated this country from behind, and the greedy aristocrats followed it......! The result is an over-collection of taxes, trafficking in human beings, an invasion of other countries to satisfy our desire to dominate at the expense of our lives!

The crowd stares at the forcefully said Fourth Empress Avrola with all sorts of emotions.

Some listen honestly, others doubt. In the first place, the Fourth Empress Avrola was a princess kept secret by the people. Maybe it's a fake that spoke the Empress's name. To dispel such suspicion, me and Edward appeared on the roof opposite Avrola Fourth Empress and Ivan.

"If you doubt her identity, let us be witnesses! My name is Edward. Make him the second prince of the Kingdom of Rolands, and he is the next king. Prove in the name of the Kingdom of Rolands. Avrola the Fourth Empress is the righteous Emperor's bloodline...!

The crowd is taken aback by the prestigious Edward.

His hegemony, his standing...... no one doubts Edward's identity even if he skips his royal outfit.

(... I should have named this first. I don't care how many scripts Cardia wrote down unfold, my presence will be sumptuous)

I don't want to stand out, but I still have complicated thoughts in my heart.

I let the wind sweep the hair that Monica had tied up, and I glanced through the drapes of the deep blue dress that Marie had put on.

(The lady is perfectly armed. And then attract the crowd with my acting skills)

The Kingdom of Rolands and the Diaghilev Empire have long contended. The impression of years of hostility shouldn't be good. I'm in trouble as it is. Because our purpose, which belongs to the Kingdom of Roland, is the end of the war.

With the exception of the current battle in Orcot territory, full-scale clashes are fifty years old. In a good way, the memory of the battle would be fading away from the civilians.

"My name is Julianna. I'm the fiancée of His Highness Edward. I also testify by oath to the two royal blood flowing into this body and to the pride of the Rolands nobility. Witch with a beautiful heart over there - Master Avrola Diagilev says she is the Fourth Empress who will save the people...!

I reach out to the Fourth Empress Avrola, far away, in an elegant motion, as if to invite me to dance. And raise the corner of your mouth with an 'adorable smile like a princess' in mind.

Then, from the square, he said, "Those purple eyes are a testament to the royalty of the Kingdom of Samorta...!" I heard a loud voice. If I look at you properly, Master Keel is probably waving loudly.

(You're surprisingly good at acting, Master Keel. Bad for the Kingdom of Samorta, but I'll let you use everything that's available)

Since I have not named the Samorta royalty myself, I should not have vomited.

Did the crowd get it wrong, or it seemed to me that the Fourth Empress of Avrola was getting proof of the Kingdom of Rolands and the Kingdom of Samorta. I can't feel any more doubts about the Fourth Princess Avrola on them.

"To them I asked for help. Some people won't feel good about using the help of other countries. But what have we got in contention with other nations? Isn't it just rough land and heavy taxes! At the end of the invasion, only those in power loyal to greed have gained abundance. So… I decided to take the path of co-prosperity in order not to lose any more of my people's dignity and lives."

When the Fourth Princess Avrola says so, she turns her tender grin to me and Edward.

"If you take it away, that's where it ends. But if we prosper together... riches and happiness will pass to all the people. No matter, not right away. It is in the darkness that we shall nest in this land, and we shall accomplish it one by one in our hands. Prince Edward II, build with us an unprecedented glory."

"From the original, I intend to. I also welcome you if you are friendly with the righteous king."

Edward smiles, shallow and thankful.

"I am also pleased to be present at the dawn of a new era"

I also imitated him and took a brief lady's grace.

The Fourth Empress of Avrola nods and shifts her gaze to the crowd again.

"Though the emperor, it would be a lie if I said I couldn't resist competing with my brother who divided the blood. But I, as the Empress born in the Diaghilev Empire... have decided to be a real witch. And I created a revolutionary government, working hand in hand with righteous thieves who are also worried about the fate of the country...!

Originally, it was Ivan who created the revolutionary government, but it would be more convenient for the Fourth Crown Princess Avrola, who had been cold treated, to stand. We are easy to side with, and legitimacy is easy for the people to follow.

"Protecting my treasure is natural as a thief."

As a righteous thief, Ivan bladed at the arrogant powerful and inflicted on the understandable and suffering civilians. The crowd sees Avrola Fourth Empress and Ivan, arguably the light of hope, and raises an enthusiastic cry.

"Change this country rotten with our hands!

"I'll lend you as much as we can. I want to give my children a happy future."

"Empress - no, long live the witch!

The Fourth Empress of Avrola took a powerful step as she took the word of the crowd.

"Create a new country, not discriminated against by birth. It's not the emperor's power, it's like choosing and taking everyone's power together… creating such a kind country! It is we who will defeat the royal family and accomplish the revolution. Justice is in us...!

When the Fourth Princess Avrola said so, the crowd said, "Justice is with us...!," he shouted again and again with his mouth in alignment.

I looked at it and thought bitterly, but Edward had a funny, belly-backed grin.

"At the end of the day, the Fourth Princess Avrola didn't ride our script."

"Can I afford that much? Initially, the plan would have been to celebrate Avrola Fourth Empress to the Emperor. This makes the Kingdom of Rolands less influential on her. In a good or a bad way... over there."

The dream country that the Fourth Princess Avrola is trying to create is a substitute that we do not even know can be accomplished at the end of considerable hardship.

Besides, it makes it harder for the Kingdom of Rolands to support her. Because the kingdom of Rolands, which lays down its kingdom, cannot affirm a kingdom which does not bear the king.

"It's not so easy to manipulate a man who has declared to fight with his spine stretched even under the heavy pressure of carrying his country. If you decided to save your country by harming your brother, you would have chosen to suffer for the rest of your life."

"... I hope we can accomplish this. And this country... and us."

My whining disappeared swallowed by a vortex of zeal.

Edward holds my hand quietly.

A bright paper blizzard covered the square to hide the future.