Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

I looked around at the people at the round table.

No one and he seemed serious.

The plan to make Filia emperor and the people of the Free Alliance take real power over the imperial government is a clear treason.

"A lot of people would be hurt if we had an armed clash in Imperial City. In that case, you Free Alliance will be no different from the July Party killers"

"We are not like the July Party. The coup is scheduled to end in an instant. Eliminate Prime Minister Strass and other heavy ministers and urge His Majesty the Emperor to leave, but no one's blood will flow"

Finance Minister Witte's voice was full of certainty.

You seem so confident in the plan.

If this coup were to succeed, Finance Minister Witte from civilian origin would be prime minister, and maybe Lucy would also be one of the ministers.

And they say they do great politics unlike the current government.

"You're one of the ministers, Magic Swordsman Solon. Your Highness Philia has the greatest trust in you."

"Why Philia? There must be as many other princes and princesses as there are."

"His Highness Philia is a relative of His Highness Lucy, as well as a wise man. And the biggest reason is that His Royal Highness Philia belongs to the devil, which is also the daughter of a slave."

"It's... it's more likely to lead to a rebellion of the people of the Empire"

The feelings of contempt for demons and slaves are still ingrained in the days of the imperial people.

But Witte denied it.

"That's why. It is important that the Empress, who draws the blood of the demons who have been abused, becomes Emperor. Our Free Alliance does not discriminate against demons, nor does it abolish slavery. His Highness Philia's reign will be a symbol of emancipation by us."

"But what will happen to Master Philia? Master Philia doesn't want to be an emperor."

"But you don't even want to be."

Lucy pinches her mouth from the side.

"That kid has always been ignored in court, and he's been lonely. But not if you become an emperor. Besides, if Phyllia wants to be with you, it's best to get the power."

I mumbled.

Indeed, Philia said she didn't want to be helpless herself.

It was Philia's desire to acquire the power to cut her own way.

But is it the power that Philia wants to be an emperor and hold power?

"And if we don't stop the war, Sophia will be separated from Solon, too. They're sending you to the front as the Five Sorcerers of the Empire."

"So is Dr. Lucy."

Lucy nodded.

And, says Lucy.

"If Solon wants to protect Philia and Sophia, he wants me on his side. Even in the fight against the Red Dragon, Solon protected me. You are my proud apprentice, so you will surely help me"

Lucy stared at me with crimson eyes.

Lucy is my mentor.

And I think Lucy really cares about me.

But I couldn't tell if I should listen to Lucy here.

"... let me consult with Dear Philia"

When I said that, the face of the Free Alliance nodded.

Leticia of the Free Alliance smiled.

"I want Lord Solon to persuade His Royal Highness Philia. You could make His Highness decide to become emperor."

"It's not always up to your expectations."

Witte and Leticia seemed unafraid that I would betray them and snitch on the imperial government.

Maybe there's something I can do, but before that, I couldn't really tell the Imperial Government about the Free Alliance.

Because if you snitch, Lucy will also be subject to disposition as one of the traitors.

And as long as I don't snitch, if it's revealed that I joined the scene, I'll be considered a fellow Free Alliance, too.

As it is, I will be caught up in a treason plan if I deviate.

Eventually the meeting of the Free Alliance was over, and the people who were on the spot shifted their time, dressed up again so that they could not be disguised, and left the tavern one by one.

The sun had already fallen and it was dark on the way home.

In the carriage to the mansion, me and Lucy were both silent.

Awkward.

It's like I was back when I first met Lucy.

"Solon...... are you mad?

Finally, Lucy opened her mouth with a snack.

Even though I said I wasn't angry, Lucy didn't believe me.

I shrug my shoulders.

"It was unexpected. I can't believe Dr. Lucy's into the politics of the Empire."

"... I went out to study in the Republic of Alemania before. The Republic was nothing like the Empire. We were all rich, equal, free."

"Is that what triggered it?

"That's not all. Solon changed my mind, too."

"Us?

"Where Solon was born is close to the border with the Republic of Alemania Farren, isn't it? So for me, born into the great aristocracy of the Empire, your way of thinking was always fresh. In school, Solon helped the devil girl, didn't he?

"You mean Perse."

Lucy seemed to have talked about Perse in the Free Alliance as well.

He was so impressed that I won the bet with the nobility and helped Perse the slave.

True, I should have introduced you to Lucy about Perse, and although it's not strange to remember.

"Perse became your slave, but he wasn't treated like a slave. As your equal collaborator, you've become a first-rate merchant, haven't you? When I saw it, I wondered why such a child was a slave."

I see.

Has that been one of the triggers for the participation of the Free Alliance against slavery?

"That I taught you magic as a master, but Solon taught me a lot too"

That's what Lucy said, closing her eyes and leaning gently against me.

Anyway, as soon as I get back, I have to discuss it with Philia.

I was forced to make a decision.

Rebellion against the Empire with Lucy and whether to hold Philia to the throne.

And not so much time was left to think.