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Chapter 401: The Messed Up Plan
Chapter 401: The Messed Up Plan
Chapter 401: The Messed Up Plan
Marquis Percivals Territory.
Marquis Percival and his knights came up to welcome Marianne when she arrived.
Are you safe!? Your Highness!?
Said Marquis Percival as he rushed over to her.
He is a tall man in his forties.
This man may not have any special skill in warfare but he is one of the rare nobles in the Dominion that does not act solely for his own self-interest.
The Marquis brought about a hundred of his knights.
Considering the force needed to maintain security in his territory, this number is probably the best he can do.
However, Marianne still thanks him for his work..
Thank you for welcoming me, Marquis Percival.
No, this is nothing
It is because you have maintained this territory for so long that I can go to the Empire like this. You have already helped us.
Your words are wasted on me
After that, the Marquis immediately switched topics.
After all, they are currently in an emergency situation.
There are about 200 citizens who recently entered my territory.
As I thought, it is that few.
Mariannes expression turned depressed.
She knew. No matter how hard they try to assemble them, only a few people still have enough will left to move.
The people of the Dominion can only see the present. They dont have the luxury to look forward to the future.
Thats why there are only a few people who can think ahead and move.
Even after Vermillion used her money to gather them, this is the number they could gather. This is not the problem with money. To try and change something, you need the will. And most of them simply have none left.
Such will is lacking in the people of the Dominion.
Still, 200 people came.
Right now what she has to think about is how to protect these 200 people.
We must hurry to the Empire. Where is our escort?
Unfortunately, there are still no words from them yet.
Are they not waiting for us near the border?
That is how it is supposed to be but.
They tried asking the Imperial Soldiers that are with them but all they got was only more confusion.
This situation is unexpected even for the Imperial Soldiers.
The escort unit was supposed to pick them up outside the capital.
Because they couldnt make it in time, the plan was changed and they were to pick them up near the border when they en route to the Empire.
However, there has been no contact from them so far.
There was nothing even from the scheduled contact?
None.
The Imperial Soldiers did not use the word Prime Ministers Shadows.
The reason being, the people from the Dominion side dont know that these liaison personnel they have been meeting with are ones.
However, to the people of the Empire who knew their identity, that is a shocking fact.
The Shadows of the Prime Minister are the Empires best liaison personnel.
However, there has been no contact from them regarding the escort unit.
This might be bad.
The soldiers thought and began to get impatient.
There, Vermillion interjected.
I will act as the escort. We can not wait any longer.
Vermillion..
However, crossing the border without the escort unit is too dangerous! If the Dominion Army near the body moves then.
I will deal with them.
The soldiers faces cramped up when Vermillion replied without any hesitation.
They are questioning if she truly understands the gravity of the situation.
However, Marianne nodded to her words.
There is certainly no time to waste.
Then Her Highness along with a selected few will
Everyone will go together.
Vermillion interrupted Marquis Percival.
The original plan has already collapsed.
Bringing the citizens along would only slow them down.
However, Marquis Percivals territory is not a safe place either.
The pursuers from the capital could arrive here at any minute.
If they deal with this poorly then the whole territory will turn into a sea of flame.
Marquis Percival does not have the power to protect them.
Thats the reason why they were counting on the Imperial Army to move immediately.
However, no matter how they rush it, it would at least take several days.
There is no place to house the 200 people that flowed into the Marquiss territory. Staying here for days is not a realistic option.
Thats why Vermillion insisted on bringing them with her.
I cant approve of such a plan! It is too dangerous!
I understand the danger. Butif we dont go right now, the people here will die.
Even if you say that, the original plan has already collapsed!
Vermillion stayed silent for a moment at the soldiers reply.
Then.
..I know Prince Arnold. If there are people in need within his reach then he will surely reach out. He is that kind of person.
A thief from the Dominion knows His Highness!? Stop joking!
.
In response to the soldiers words, Vermillion slowly took off her mask.
The soldiers were surprised that she was a young woman but without minding that, Mia lowered her head to Marianne.
My name is Mia [-suwa]
does your true identity have anything to do with your connection with His Highness Arnold?
During the rebellion in the Imperial Capital, I was acting as the Blau Mowes escort. The reason behind that is complicated so I will omit it[desuwa]
That was where you came into contact with His Highness Arnold?
Thats right[desuwa]. I dont have any proof but I took off my mask because I want you to believe me[desuwa]. At least, I want you to believe in my resolve[desuwa].
I cant believe you. This doesnt prove anything after all.
However Marianne continues.
Your dedication to the people is worthy of my trust. Thats why we will bring all of them with us. No one has a problem with that right?
She asked the surroundings.
Marquis Percival did not raise his objection, and the soldiers couldnt possibly object to what the Princess has decided.
They cant afford to waste more time here in the first place.
Then please begin the preparation immediately.
Ok, Im counting on you. Mia-san.
Saying so, Marianne and Mia smiled at each other.
Thus, Marianne along with 200 of the Dominions citizens move toward the border.
However, at the same time, there was also a movement from the Dominion Army at the border.
The princess is defecting?
Receiving the report, the general considered the situation and decided to dispatch a certain man.
Send Colonel Abraham.
G, GeneralColonel Abrahams behavior is
If we cant stop the princess from escaping then they will take my head as the man responsible. We must prevent that at all cost.
But..his personality.
That mans ability is real. He was the one who single-handedly opened the holes in the Empires border for us after all.
After the rebellion in the Imperial Capital, the Dominion and the United Kingdom immediately attacked the northern border.
During the battle, the commander of the Imperial Army defending the northern border was stabbed by Gordons subordinate, causing disturbance throughout the northern border defense force.
That subordinate of Gordon was Colonel Abraham.
With his secret order, Abraham killed the talented commanders on the northern border one after another and finally sought asylum in the Dominion.
However, although he came to be under this generals command, he refused to obey every order and is currently being put under house arrest for his punishment.
However, he is undoubtedly one of the strongest soldiers in the Dominion Army.
The troops he leads are fast-moving. Tell him to immediately mobilize.
As you command
Albeit with a bitter expression, the Generals adjutant accepted his order and dispatched a messenger.