Against the World II: Transgression
Intermission 6
...—Royal Tree, Evrillia, Elf Kingdom—...
“APA we will move now?” camelia asked after she finished reporting on the current status of the empire. “In the absence of Princess Kanna, emperor, and first commander, this is a golden opportunity to attack. I can imprison Commander Gilbert in the shadow dimension anytime you tell.”
Evillia tilted her body on the left back of the throne. “How about Menez, is he in Nevada?” I asked him a few dozen seconds later. “To be honest, I don't know what Xavier is planning right now. If the empire had a vital role in his plans, Menez would have gotten in the way.”
“...Is Menez stronger than you?”
Evillia couldn't help but snort. “...The illusion is terrible,” he said rather reluctantly. “I have no doubt that I am stronger, but my power is meaningless if I have been in the illusion before I even realized it. Menez..he is not an opponent that can be faced blatantly.”
“I can't find him anywhere in Nevada. There were none in the four other cities either. Maybe he tricked my perception with illusions, but I didn't see him among the Chiron Army.”
“H…. Alright. Call all Black Shadow Squads in addition to Squad 1. I'll subdue Nevada myself. You and the others took care of the other five cities, including Verada as well. Do it as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
“When do we go?”
Evillia's lips curved into a grin. “You can go after everything is gathered,” he said then stood up from the stop. “I myself will be leaving right now. I'll handle Commander Gilbert and anyone else in Nevada.”
Camelia had no time to ask how the queen was going. Evillia's body had vanished from before the elf. A fanged and fanged plant has swallowed the queen. And just as quickly as it appeared, the plant dived into the floor and disappeared without a trace.
...—Nevada, Vermillion Empire—...
Contrary to the Imperial Army soldiers standing guard and patrolling in full vigilance, the residents were seen to be on the move without the slightest burden. They laughed happily as if there was no danger lurking. The imperial capital was completely enveloped in peace.
Achilles—, who stood on the balcony of the third floor of the palace—, was envious to see how the residents could joke without such a burden. While he was.he had to burden his mind with the situation of Islan. On the one hand, this shows the success of the imperial government. They had absolute confidence in them, especially the Imperial Army and the commanders. However, on the other hand, Achilles felt it was not appropriate.
The imperial territory was vast, especially after they had four vassals. Although wars have been fought elsewhere, it does not rule out the possibility that the empire will be attacked as well. They really can't relax the vigilance, especially the emperor and Edward have not returned for a long time.
Achilles had sent Commander Cleria and Emily to focus the troops on the five cities. At this second, there were no Imperial Army 5th and 11th Division soldiers in Nevada. Also Achilles had asked Commander Gilbert to leave only five thousand Division 2 soldiers in Nevada, the rest he told evenly spread to the five cities of—, especially to Verena who faced the Great Forest of Amarest.
It was a pity that Neir was unconscious from drinking the poison intended for him. Maybe he shouldn't have received an invitation this morning from one of the former noble families. Otherwise, Neir would be here with him. And with the presence of Neir and his [Clairvoyance] magic, he could be a little more relieved because he could prepare if there were unexpected events.
Achilles sighed, he could only hope that no attacks came—especially attacks from the Elf Kingdom. Although the Imperial Army had fallen, the Elf Kingdom would have lost if not for the sudden arrival of the vampire queen. Achilles feared they would seize the opportunity to avenge the defeat.
“Hah! I'll hope it's just kekawa..”.
Achille's voice faltered, and he could no longer continue. Not after he saw how a plant burst out of the Imperial Palace's front courtyard and continued to rise to surpass the palace's tallest tower. And the prime minister immediately condemned his misfortune to see the figure coming out of the plant's terrible mouth.
“What will you do?” tanya Menez who appeared suddenly a few steps beside Achilles—dia appeared in a state of sitting on the balcony barrier. “He taught me to use magic, so I won't attack him. All I can do is ensure your safety.”
This is not the first time Menez has appeared so suddenly, so Achilles is not surprised. He's used to it. “How many enemies are already in town?” tanyanya, do not bother to convince Menez. “And what if he wants my death?”
“Nothing. I don't feel anybody. Miss Evillia came alone. He is typically arrogant; he may be thinking of conquering Nevada alone. And if he wants to kill you, I'm going to put you in my world of illusion. Your life is quite important; you will play an important role that no one else can
Achilles chuckled at Menez's explanation, but he did not comment on anything. Menez has yet to explain what Xavier is really planning. Xavier also never gave any specific indication when he tried to extract information from the commander when he visited Verada. Xavier always insisted he only wanted to help Kanna make her wish come true.
However, both Menez and the commander never denied that the information presented by Kanna was actually a lie. Xavier is El. Achilles had not the slightest doubt. Therefore, there was no way that Xavier would not plan anything after being forced out of the organization he formed himself. Perhaps, helping Kanna is just a byproduct. He would not be surprised if the commander usurped the throne for himself.
Or perhaps, he wanted to make Islan a whole entity with the Magic City of Maidenhair as its capital? And he wants me to be prime minister?
At the very least, he did not have to worry about what his father would do. He did not know when Xavier would make his move, which he clearly did not doubt the boy's strength. Maybe soon he'll come and say Nueva's been killed. Achilles did not not love his father, but the man really had to be stopped for the safety of all.
“Will I wait until their fight is over,” Achilles replied in the end, eyes looking intensely at Commander Gilbert, Cleria, Emily, and Edelweiss who had just appeared by teleportation. “Maybe I can handle it by talking. If Queen Evillia does have a wish like you said, I don't think she's going to refuse to talk to me.”
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Well, Lucifer's presence isn't surprising. At the prologue of ATW: Initiation has been informed directly by Edenia himself.