The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

After finishing the declaration of revolution by the Fourth Princess of Avrola and Ivan, we, on the part of the Kingdom of Rolands, were both to hold our last operational meeting in one of the rooms of the Root Castle of the Revolutionary Government.

At a long table like dinner, me and Edward, Cardia and Theodore sit in the same row, with Avrola Fourth Princess and Ivan and Vincent sitting opposite each other. Monica moved busily as a service, and Marie and Dear Keel, Yuan, plus Grey Cat and Sam stood at the wall to guard their surroundings.

"... don't you get angry?

The meeting begins with a word from the anxious Avrola Fourth Princess.

"Why? I said first I would not interfere in internal affairs.... would be a statement you knew everything about. I think we made tough choices in the short run, but politics takes a long time to do it. The future generations will give you credit."

Edward said in a pale tone as he tilted his wine glass. Seeing the look on the face of the strong Avrola Fourth Princess, I exhale a deep sigh.

"Rest assured, Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess Avrola. Edward is looking forward to your country. You're not going to blame me for not making it the way the script unfolded. Cooperation for the fundamental mutual benefit has not broken down"

"... thank you"

Avrola Fourth Princess leaks her breath of relief.

I have a nickel and a grin when I step on Theodore's foot with my heels devouring cheese with a bad demeanor that I don't think is a duke's warrant next door.

"Theo, can you give me your opinion as a military teacher on how we should blame the Diagilev Empire from now on?

"... okay, Anna"

Theodore spread a large map of the continent of Parafina as he washed his fingers in the finger bowl with his mouth pointed. And when we took out the chess pawn, we placed white pawn and king and queen pawn in the trading city we are in, and black pawn and king and queen pawn in the imperial city in opposition.

"Let's sort out the current situation first. The Empire invades the Kingdom of Rolands and occupies several aristocratic and part of Orcot territory. There's a heavy battle going on between the Orcots and the Royal Roland Army."

Theodore placed three black pawns on the border between the Kingdom of Rolands and the Diaghilev Empire. Next, we leave the white pawn one by one in various cities, large and small, of the Empire.

"The opposing revolutionary government is operating by placing troops away from being crushed by the Imperial Army. Not resistance using force, but support to keep the people on your side, or intelligence manipulation spreading anti-government rumors. Although some people can fight... I wonder if they still have the strength to fight empires directly from the front."

Edward glanced at the pawn arranged on the map and wrinkled slightly between his brows.

"Fighting is when the number of soldiers says things. Strange is good, but if you fail at all, it's a total collapse."

"Yes, but the Demon King of the Beast is right. How far is information manipulation to the public progressing? Previously, when I traveled all over the Empire on a mission, I also publicized anti-empire propaganda and blamed the Empire for the Kingdom of Rolands."

When Vincent cuts in like a deputy head of the Secret Service Division, Cardia laughs elegantly.

"Heh, that's worrying, Vincent. Many of the people will support the Kingdom of Roland and the Revolutionary Government. Bard men and women were used for fun to preach anti-government ideas. Especially in the worst places of poverty, the Revolutionary Government led the cookout and spread rumors that it was the merchants of the Kingdom of Rolands who provided the ingredients free of charge. This one has a high rating. There's nothing you'd want to believe more than the hand you gave me when I was in pain."

"... I always wonder where Cardia's behavior and sources come from."

"You're still a child, Vincent is. It's all about love, isn't it?

"That's not an explanation!

Vincent glared at the teasing cardia, but quickly weakened and left his body in the chair.

When I looked at the two of them and sneered and laughed, I pointed to the map.

"The revolutionary government doesn't extend to the Imperial Army at the moment, but you're likely to gain more power from now on?

"Yes, yes. But that information should be on the Imperial side by now. Although all eyes have been on external enemies until now, the capture of His Highness Avrola has also led him to turn a good eye on the country. Some flashy Revolutionary Proclamation speech should be here soon."

Theodore put one black pawn in the trading city, with his cheek cane attached.

Ivan, who sees it, drinks up all the wine he had in his hand at once.

"You mean it's dangerous here, too? Rather than fight, I'm a thief, so I ran away."

"Yeah, yeah. I would recommend a way out, too. It's hard to fight."

"Theodore, how exactly do we escape? I'll eat all that cheese if you don't show me a way to win."

"Yes, it's terrible, Your Highness! You know I like cheese."

Forfeited with cheese by Edward, Theodore put the white king and queen in separate directions, albeit rotten, a little before the Imperial Capital. Then we divide the positioned pawns between King and Queen.

"Separate in Her Royal Highness Princess Avrola and His Highness Edward, recruit prostitutes while joining the revolutionary governments of each city. He then crushes the lord who allies himself with the emperor. That's how we're headed to the Imperial City to expand our power. And rendezvous in front of the Empire. Hit the emperor with the greatest power of the revolutionary government."

"Theodore, how powerful are the lords on the emperor's side?

"It's not enough power for His Highness to be anxious. Happy or unhappy, the quality of soldiers is poor thanks to repression, and the people who support the food are exhausted. Strongly speaking, I don't know if the Imperial Army is sending them."

Theodore moved the black pawn placed over the imperial capital, one by one, before the white king and queen.

"The Empire has already dispersed its forces in its invasion of the Kingdom of Rolands. The grandfathers of the house were strained, so there shouldn't be time or room for war to retreat. The best thing to do is to cage and intercept in a palace. In that case, there's a good chance they'll throw away pawns in a second-hand revolutionary government as a time to intercept with a full system."

"If I could cut the power of the revolutionary government with a throwaway pawn, would I say your word? If an elite body beats you to the point of exhaustion, you'll think it doesn't matter how many soldiers you have."

"Because I don't think we can lose to an army made of civilian gatherings. But fortunately, there's a brave soldier and a commanding general here. I wonder how many brave soldiers we can fight together is the division of the battle."

Theodore said so and defeated the Black King to the side.

The tingling tension wraps the place up.

Once I took a deep breath, I looked over at everyone's faces.

"If the Diaghilev Imperial Army is headed this way, we need to move quickly. Let's break up with His Royal Highness the Fourth Princess Ivan and Avrola, Edward and I, and head to the Imperial Capital. What does everyone else want to do?

"I guess I'll get to Her Royal Highness Avrola. Anna and Her Royal Highness are gonna make you work like a carriage horse."

Theodore smiled and said to me and Edward: He is rude.

Cardia went on to raise her hand.

"I'm going to reach the Fourth Empress of Avrola, too. Anna can talk to you later. The interview will go well."

"... I'd say you should leave a message, but you can't leave Cardia in a trading city, can you? You'll never give up coverage..."

"That's Anna! You know me very well."

"... I don't even know how to understand this..."

Looking far away, Vincent stood up and gently put his hand on my shoulder.

"Don't worry, sister. I'll take good care of these assholes."

"Eh, why not, Vee! Go to Anna."

"Yes, Vincent. With the exception of the sister lover child attribute from you, the only thing left to do is be busy!

"Shut up. No, two humans. I'm not going to let you do anything you don't want me to do when I see you."

Hearing reliable Vincent's words, Theodore and Cardia are stunned. Now I feel safe.

"Now, please keep each escort with the Lord, and Yuan with Vincent because he originally came on assignment."

"Yes, I did, Mr. Julianna!

Yuan saluted Bishi.

It is ruthlessly comforting for him to follow Vincent.

"I will attach to Prince Edward and Lady Julianna the members of the Revolutionary Government who are in this city. Let's do each other's best."

The Fourth Princess Avrola offered her hand to me and Edward.

"Looking forward to seeing you again in Imperial City"

"Let's make the revolution a success."

When we shook her hand back, we rushed off ready.

A few days later, a platoon of Diaghilev Imperial Army came to the trading city, and I heard rumors that there was not a single person in the revolutionary government there -