"Your majesty, please reconsider. The Duke of Amaria will certainly be a terrifying enemy. Going at war with them will lead us to our demise!"
"I second his opinion your majesty, like the former king said. If we act rashly, we will be left defeated!"
"You imbecile! Those fool have done so much trouble to our country. Destroying their house is the only option!"
Currently, at the war council. Two factions fight each other as I stay on my throne.
A day have passed since the escape of Verian. However, until now, the generals of mine doesn't come to an agreement.
And so do I.
My mind keeps remembering the day when we fought. The unusual magic he cast, the way he fight.
It's as if he was raised by a sage who have far surpassed the court mages. But that's impossible. That person is merely a count's heir.
But I heard he's an exemplary noble among his youth and had been called a prodigy until he was exiled after defending a commoner's sin.
It can also be said that that person is naive. He knows nothing of sort in the world.
But... How did he think of such way of spell formation? Even my mages find it unbelievable after informing them of the event.
Of course, if I was not there, I wouldn't even believe it. A spell, without any physical form, was casted and almost killed us.
Truly, that's frightening.
Hence, doing the most effective way is the only option. However...
"It's a enemy we can't defeat..."
Is my father said.
I wouldn't believe him and just declare war to the man if not for my father's experience as the one who defended the country from the principality. Now, after hearing that, I hesitated to do it.
Declaring war as such.
It is simply a reckless way to annilihate a person of interest, but at the same time, is the most effective way.
I hang my head and look at the sparkling ceiling of my castle listening to the battering sound of my generals. Surely, this have come common to my domain.
"Your majesty, what's your call. It is only to declare war or not to that traitor. If we do not, however, we are sure you will be killed and we will never let that happen!"
Sigh, this loyal, foolhardy subjects of mine. They certainly have a leash put in them by my father, don't they?
"Do as you think that would benefit this country, my loyal servants. I will be sure to reward you all after capturing that traitorous man."
After the death of my queen, my wife. It has become chaotic, if only she didn't die, the guide she can use will surely help me win this.
I will be sure to avenge your death, Amethia. Not now, but soon. I'll behead those dirty people and bring peace to our nation just like you dream of.
I smile wryly upon reminiscing the beautiful memories we share.
Noticing my expression, Pearl worriedly ask me.
"My King, are you alright?"
"You address me properly, and yes, I'm fine."
Pearl is one of my concubine who possess an extraordinary power that can rarely be seen in our kind. Therefore, after the death of my wife, the most useful concubine of mine have step up and offer herself.
"Y-yes, I apologize, your majesty."
"Alright. Listen, my loyal subjects. As the King of Morbia, Cristoff Deitrich. I hereby declare war against the traitorous Duke of Amaria. I order you all to capture the man and present him to me dead or alive! I hope you all do your best to your battle and return with glorious victory!"
""Yes, your majesty!"
Subsequently, the people inside the war council have gone and prepared for their departure to Jsei. By defending the fortified city of Seilhert, we will be able to reduce the risk of getting siege directly towards here, in the capital.
"Father, should I partake. It is within the royal's obligation to bring peace to our Kingdom, and as such, killing the pest that keeps destroying those peace we need, we will be able to attain a considerable amount of years without engaging to any war."
"No, my son. You will stay here, I will partake."
"Father!-"
"Do as you told."
"Y-yes."
My son tried to oppose my decision, therefore, I cast the spell I use before to pressure him. After that, I head outside with the royal knights at my back.
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I arrive at the great stage in front of my castle city, and stand in front of my 30,000 ready to deploy armies. Almost half of them were conscripted in the capital.
That is because of the other army defending the eastern border. However, we will except an increase to our prowess after a week and with that number, we will be sure to invade the traitorous' territory.
"At ease, warriors.
Today, a month after the end of Civil War. Another foolish noble have tried to lay his hand on me, a man who plans to kill me. My father gave me a warning, 'The person we can't defeat' but, with this strong and dignified warriors, I hesitated. I look everyone of you and told myself that even if they have twice the number of us, we will be able to defeat them! We will be able to bring peace, like the queen have promised you all! With those confident look on your face, I, too, have gain myself a confidence that even if the enemy is an empire from the north, we will stand in our position and defend the peace our queen have given to us!"
Vibrating sounds were made after my speech that came from the warriors in front of me. The look on their face is similar to a hungry wolf that is ready to eat his prey if he was given one.
With that, I was given a confident that, I will win despite my father's warning.
I will kill that man and bring the peace we once had.
"We will march towards the city of Jsei inside the territory of Seilhert and capture it to stand our defensive position. After that, we wait. We wait until the person who have lay his hand on me come out from his nest and face me along with my armies who have experienced harsh training making them sturdier and stronger than before!"
Noises again vibrated after my second speech, the excitement on their face was a proof that they are fully committed on protecting our nation against any danger we face.
But...
Do I really have no chance of defeat such man?
"Now, let us go and march towards our victory!"