After Isaac and the others left, Pamela and the others lived uneasy days.

Those girls...

Bridget was ordered away by Claude.

Janet and Monica wait for Matt and Paul to return.

And Tiffany was sent to the realm to find a better match than staying at home.

I was distracting myself by spending time with my friends.

But everyone is sending their families to the battlefield.

Even when I have a tea party, I worry about my loved ones.

But on June 18th.

Five days after the battle in Emerald Lake.

News arrives from the battlefield.

Matt, Claude, Viscount Halifax, and Viscount Wellington also wrote to me, so Margaret offered to share the news.

I was worried about the situation, so I had no reason to refuse.

Everyone together, head to the meeting room where Margaret is waiting.

In addition to Margaret, Lucia and the clerks who had been entrusted with her absence gathered in the conference room.

We'll just have to split the kingdom into two battles, and we'll call on some of the most important people, and we'll all hear it.

Only a young Kendra was called.

― ― Margaret, who had received the report earlier, decided that.

The fact gives everyone a feeling that something serious may have happened.

I was particularly concerned about Lucia's dark face.

When everyone sits down and receives the letter, Margaret starts talking.

"Let's start with that."Although there were wounded in the army, there were no wounded in the Lord's army. "

The battle seemed to be going well.

Everyone's chest slumps as they listen to the announcement.

However, Margaret noticed Pamela staring and became worried that something might have gone wrong.

But my lord Jason... it seems that he failed to capture Jason alive and that his life and death are unknown.

"Jason!?"

Pamela, who gave up on him in many ways, cannot help but be surprised to hear of his death.

Lisa, sitting next to her, gently layered her hands.

Pamela grabs Lisa's hand back.

"Tell me more about it from the message."

Margaret turns her attention to the message.

The message began to tell us more about the situation.

"Jason sank into the lake..."

Listening to Jason's final words, Pamela was exhausted.

Lisa felt the power in her hands naturally.

“It looks like you were on an ice ship trying to cross the lake.However, the magic power has expired and the ship has melted and sunk. ”

"This season, the ice ship... is suicidal."We don't even build ice boats to play in the summer. ”

Brigitte was shocked.

Humans did things that even elves with superior magical powers wouldn't do.

The king and the Kingsguard were the upper echelons of the kingdom.

Moreover, it was not a counterattack to defeat the war.

It was something I did to escape, so I looked pitiful, "Did you want to escape that far?"

"The last known figure was Theodore Windsor."She wrote the details in a letter to Mrs. Pamela, so please check back later. ”

Although it is a disrespectful behavior towards the provisional king at the beginning, it is difficult to denounce the representative of the elves in the first message.

Brigitte's remarks are heard and she tries to move on to the next report.

Next, we talked about Paul.

Paul is taking on General Fred!

Then, Monica reacts.

To her, Tiffany was trying to calm her down with her hands on her shoulders.

"I have not checked the scene, but I have heard that we have won without danger.Even if you were injured, you would have been treated right away. ”

He tells her that he wasn't injured trying to reassure Monica.

“General Fred is Jason's pistol.We took it down.Rejoice in the fact that you have established a great character in the first battle.But when you're alone, scold if you're going to be a widow as soon as you get married.My wife deserves that. ”

With Margaret's advice, Monica listened honestly.

As advised, when Paul came back, he was going to scold him, "Do something dangerous."

Reports of the message continue.

The next thing I was surprised was Janet.

"My father defeated Uncle Brandar!"

― ― We defeated the traitor who was leaving the battlefield.

It was a surprise that Count Brandar betrayed him, but Viscount Wellington defeated the traitor.

It was a big surprise that Marquis Warwick had appointed a cavalry, even though he had become a major player.

"'The achievement in defeating Brandar's uncle who betrayed him last time was great.Perhaps there is also an Imperial Prince? "said the Well Rod Marquis.Isn't it written in the letter to Lady Janet? "

"My father became a count?"

Janet shifts her gaze to the letter.

I was still listening, but I was immediately driven by the desire to check inside.

However, I was able to endure it because I received the congratulations from my surroundings.

"Thank you, but it's not officially decided yet..."

The truth is, Janet also said, "I did it!"I just wanted to be happy.

But this is a civil war.

Someone here might have a deep connection to the Brandar family and the nobility under their umbrella.

She herself has friends in the nobility under the umbrella of the Countess Brander family.

"Isn't it a good idea to express too much joy?"From the thought, I was pushing my joy to death.

"It was Lord Well Rod who said it was possible."Perhaps, Marquis Warwick would agree.I'm sure your Majesty Elias will agree.Janet and Monica, I'll call the merchant later, and you'll have to take a measure. ”

Measurements?

Janet and Monica look at each other strangely.

Margaret gave both of them a gentle smile.

"Both Viscount Wellington and Paul made a big deal.It is a tribute to His Majesty.At that time, you, your family, will also be called during your visit.As one of the heroes who solved the civil war early, you must not be ashamed of yourself.Get a new dress. It's a little early, but I'll give you a gift as a celebration. "

"Thank you, Marquis!"

The two of them thanked each other.

I couldn't refuse a gift from the Marquise of Well Rod.

Besides, in order not to embarrass my husband, it was a grateful offer.

The two of them didn't think of any choice other than accepting it honestly.

"It's sad to see blood shed in the civil war."I was also saddened to hear reports that my friend's husband was killed in action.After this, you may also be sad.That's why it's important to be happy.Joy is not carelessness, but a cushion for grief. ”

Margaret gives advice as an elder.

It was grateful, but it also raised anxiety.

And that unpleasant premonition is in my head.

― ― Death of parents and children of Fosbury.

Janet was overwhelmed by this report.

Anyway, it was hard for Damien, even Viscount Fosbury, to commit suicide.

I knew you were that kind of person.

I knew it, but I still had the feeling that I didn't have to bear Damian's responsibility.

Tiffany sat beside her worriedly.

Lucia knows about Viscount Fosbury.

Besides, when I think of Catherine, I naturally cry.

"Thanks to Viscount Fosbury, the Knights' assault was stopped.I owe the Marquis of Well Rod less damage.I'm sure you'll repay Viscount Fosbury. "

Margaret follows Lucia and Janet to ease their grief.

I will not let the rest go down.

- Not Damian's sins, but Viscount Fosbury's.

In doing so, we will defend Viscount Fosbury's position.

Lucia was also worried about her friend.

"In a letter from Viscount Sanders, I explained to Viscount Fosbury, who lives in the capital, that I would also like to go to the capital to meet Viscount Fosbury..."

"I want to go, too."

Janet was also on board, following Lucia's words.

I did a terrible job with Damien, but I was often grateful to Viscount Fosbury and his wife.

The encounter with Matt would not have come about without them.

Besides, since I've been dating, I feel more worried.

"It's fine if you calm down."I'm sure there's news that we liberated the capital soon after.Stay on your way to the capital earlier than usual this year.I'm going to celebrate His Majesty's safety. "

As soon as the report was over, Margaret closed the conversation.

But there were still people left to ask.

"Jason, Fred, Damien..." All of the people who were struck down by Baroness Nettlehalls have died.Could it be that there are still people left... "

I'm Tiffany.

Among those killed in action, she lists names of particular interest.

Margaret gives an honest opinion of what Tiffany wants to say.

“Even if Uncle Brandar were to act, Michael would still be on death row.Uncle Adams seems to have been very cooperative, but it would be difficult for Charles to save his life with that feat.If they hadn't cooperated, Jason wouldn't have thought of taking the throne or dying. ”

"After all, will that be the case..."

I was prepared, but when I heard that it would be the death penalty, my heart was still deeply sinking.

I should have forgotten about him.

"So is Pamela and Janet. Even though I didn't have a connection, I can't easily forget who I was with as my fiancé for years.Be proud that you are more affectionate than someone who can forget lightly.But the most important thing is whether we can overcome the past.Fortunately, they were able to find someone to overcome together.Find someone who will make you forget about Charles. "

"Yes, I'll do my best..."

Tiffany thinks, "That's a challenge."

At the same time, I was beginning to think that I didn't want to go to the capital.

I didn't want to see Charles executed.

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Three weeks later, a message came from the capital.

Even Margaret, who knew what Isaac was thinking, couldn't have predicted it.

This time, we were gathering only people related to the Marquis of Well Rod, Lucia, Pamela, and Lisa.

Pamela was shocked when she was informed of Elias and Jessica's death, but there was also shocking news beyond that.

Isaac's going to be the next king.

No way!

"The details are in the letter."

Lucia received the letter and Pamela and Lisa began to read it in the form of a peek from the side.

Isaac was made king by the Marquis of Warwick, but his legitimacy was reinforced by the Count of Laman.

The flow is unlikely to overturn.

Even after reading the letter, it seemed like it would still take some time to understand the situation.

It says, "I will mourn for a hundred days."Isaac's reign will be after the mourning begins.You have to prepare for the farewell ceremony, and you have to prepare for the relegation ceremony.You'll be busy, so be prepared. "

Although it was completely unexpected, Margaret appeared calm on the surface.

This is also the gift of the ages.

However, it was impossible to calm down those who were still young and inexperienced.

"Um, this is... Isn't it okay if Pamela-san becomes the queen?"

― ― Apparently restless, Lisa asked Margaret.

"No, since you are Isaac's lawfully wedded wife, you will be called the Queen."

"I can't! There's so much of it now!"Could you at least make me a princess or something? "

"That's impossible." Your marriage to Pamela was approved by His Majesty Elias in person.I won't allow that! "

"But I can't. If it were Pamela, I wouldn't be called the Queen anyway..."

If I say no next time, I'll make you call me Margaret and throw me away.

"No such--"

"You can't do such an impossible thing," Lisa said.

― ― Margaret really wanted her to get used to being a queen.

From her past relationships, Lisa realized that Margaret was serious.

However, even though Isaac had become a duke, I couldn't imagine becoming a king.

I can't even imagine myself being called a queen.

Lisa is about to escape.

But I felt like I was holding my hand.

It was Pamela who was holding it.

"I was also educated as a future queen, but I'm still not sure if I can do it as a queen."Before gaining experience as a princess, I was suddenly a queen.It would be nice if there were someone who could share the pain even in a difficult position alone..... "

Seeing Pamela's furrowed eyes, Lisa couldn't wave her hand.

Although the Marquis Daughter, Pamela, younger, is trying her best.

Because as an elderly person, I thought we should help each other.

While Lisa was troubled, she was trying to accept the Queen's position.

Looking at her, Lucia moves on to the next issue.

"Speaking of which, did they have mourning clothes?"I guess I'll have to tailor it right away. "

"It's not just mourning."As a queen, I'm not ashamed to dress-- "

Margaret, who was in tune with Lucia, stopped in the middle of her words.

"No, clothes are enough to match the Duchess's position."Let's tailor the mourning in the capital. "

There's still time until the farewell ceremony, is that okay?

“If I had prepared a costume in the right format for the queen in advance, I might be accused of knowing that Isaac would be king.Let's head to the King's City first.And I will prepare something that can be prepared in the King's City.It would be better not to imitate Isaac in such a way as to cause him unnecessary suspicion. ”

Margaret didn't know the details of Isaac's plan, but she knew what she was going to do.

Maybe that's why.

I was hypersensitive about what the surroundings thought.

Lucia said, "Isn't it overthinking?"I thought a little, but the circumstances are the circumstances.

"No matter how much I think about it, I will not overthink it."

"Now I have to take what I need in the King's City."I'll be out in three days, so you'll be busy. "

Margaret's words also made Pamela and the others nervous.

It wasn't Isaac's personal belongings.

It was because I felt that it was a word referring to something more important.