It begins. When the researcher from the Magic Department activates the Magic Motion Orb along with their lead researcher, Einstein, a royal announcement is made. Unlike the sound of the Magic Orb being activated throughout the land when others are using it (such as Saintess Rumia and Cardinal Davis giving a religious sermon, or Miss Vita and Neloufa doing a singing or acting show), the sound of the Royal Announcement is one that's recognized by every Amlethian. It's like a trumpet blast, loud and clear, ensuring that even those farthest away from the magic motion orb can hear it. It's a bit deafening if you're close to it, though, something the Magic Department is trying hard to fix, as there are complaints about it.
"Is that..."
"Princess Kara and Mara!"
"Even Young Lady Marianne and Diana!"
"The Paladin Jean!"
"Who is that lady?"
"No way..."
"Father? Mother? Why are your mouths open?"
"It's Her Highness... It's the former royalty, Her Highness Ophelia Vars!"
(Good... So far, the whisper of the wind confirms that the citizens are watching and hearing this royal announcement) [Diana].
(Good news indeed, Diana, you can break your spell. I'll continue with my own whisper of the wind) [Jean]
(It's fine. It helps me calm down before I fire my Genesis spell) [Diana]
(I know you still can't cast that spell you wanted to create, but know that everyone is counting on you. Even if you fail, know that we are here for you.) [Jean]
(Thank you... But I will prevail!) [Diana]
It's nerve-wracking, but listening to the Amlethians makes me feel like I can do this. They're still in chaos, in despair, in confusion. From the one in the hospital to the one listening on the street, even as the curse activates and does its best to bring despair, they're listening to what we have to say. I may not be able to see their faces, but I hope it's one filled with hope, at least that's what I imagine from the sound they make.
"The source of the curse goes back a long time. It goes back to the founding of the country..." [Kara]
Kara started talking about the curse. Even Mara and Marianne join in when needed. The three of them, unlike when they usually talk to me, have a firm voice. No... They force themselves to do so, even when they themselves are afraid. They are always the ones who maintain their appearance, because it's part of their job.
"Her Highness Ophelia has been holding it back since that incident, and unfortunately, the spell has broken, but hear me, O citizen of mine! Do not despair!" [Kara]
Kara said this with utmost confidence. The one behind us also made the same face. From the butler to the young knight, all are standing firm behind this country leadership
"Easy for you to say!"
"My daughter and son... Their condition is suddenly getting worse!"
"I can't... I can't take it anymore..."
"But surely you see how they're fighting the devil in the sky!"
"Even Her Highness Queen Amleth herself joins the fight!"
"So do the two heroes, the Saga and the young lady Dana Vars!"
"The adventure, Berserker Randy! Savel of the Mirage Ice Dragonewt. Guild Master Akela!"
"Even the Special knight! All of them are joining in as one!"
"But it takes so many of them to keep things under control!"
"Even when the witch steps in, it still feels like it's not enough!"
"You fool! Didn't you hear what the princesses just said? Despair will only make things worse!"
"Look! Saintess Rumia! Cardinal Davis and the Church are working hard to control the situation!"
"But look! The devil is getting bigger and bigger!"
"We are doomed..."
"If the devil can do this... What will happen when the Devil King rises?"
"Don't give up!"
"Easy for you to say!"
(No good... Some are convinced while others are not) [Diana]
I tell them what I heard. Even Sister Jean signals to them that it doesn't look good. Just as I am about to convince them
"My dear citizen... Please listen to me" [Ophelia].
When she steps in, I swear to the Goddess, everyone holds their breath at the same time. As the one who held the curse for so long, I'm sure Amlethian wanted to hear what she had to say.
"I ask you, no longer as your ruler. As you all know, I have forfeited my right to the throne to my best friend, Amleth. Even as the curse eats away at my body and soul, I can say that she's always there, always there to keep the promise she made to me. To rule with justice. Her two daughters are here today to do the same. I stand before you not as your former princess, but as a fellow Amlethian! Lend us your strength! Let us break this curse once and for all, so that the younger generation of the future will not feel the way we did, the way we feel now! I ask you at this moment to unite as one! Show that even in the face of your greatest despair, we Amlethians will forever be remembered as the ones who triumphed over the devil's curse!" [Ophelia]
What a great speech... Honestly, Aunt Amleth, Sister Khamisah, and now Sister Ophelia, how do they do it? The citizens, through silence, I can tell, they're at least becoming braver.
"Sister Ophelia! Kara, Mara, Marianne! Thank you so much! I'm going now! I'll fire my genesis magic to the devil!" [Diana]
I say this and start flying towards the battle scene. Jean follows me after telling everyone that everything is fine.
"Let's pray for their success!" [Ophelia]
"Even if it's just a little, we will do our part" [Marianne].
"My citizen, together!" [Mara]
"Let's end this once and for all!" [Kara]