Against the World II: Transgression
Chapter 6: Preparation, Part 1
—24th June, E642 | Imperial Palace, Nevada, Vermillion Empire—
WHEN Xavier arrives at Kanna's office, Emily and Annabel are there. Xavier knew Emily was going to be Eleventh Commander, no wonder she was there. However, Annabel? What is Captain Achilles' Chiron Army doing here? Is he going to fill the position of Third Commander? Xavier finds it hard to believe that; annabel's ability isn't suited to lead the multifunctional division.
“During the day, Kap—ah, Commander!”
“Annabel, ..don't say that Achilles released you from Chiron Army.” Xavier did not hide his astonishment, stepping over to them. There were no other chairs there, and the sofa was located some distance away from Kanna's desk, so Xavier was forced to stand.
“Of course not, and I'm not interested in getting out of the Chiron Army. We were the ones who slipped from the terelite; there was no way I would take off the captain's position. Besides being more free, bigger bonus, my responsibility is not as big as commander.” Annabel laughed widely, then her expression suddenly became serious. “I'm here for personal use, just want to confirm.”
Xavier did not need to comment further after hearing the confession. He just muttered “oh”, before then focusing on Kanna. He wanted to inquire about the presence of a replacement for the Third Commander, but Annabel suddenly stood up from her seat.
“My business is done here, thank you for the confirmation, Your Honor.” Then Annabel looked at Xavier intensely. “About Commander Nizivia.Chiron Army will always remember his name, Commander Xavier. He won't be forgotten. We will make an epigraph for him in the birth village of our vice-captain.”
Annabel patted Xavier's shoulder softly, before then stepping passed, but not before whispering softly, “You two will always be our captain and vice-captain.”
Silence filled Kanna's study for a few moments, before the absence of a voice filled by Meyrin who had just come with three cups of coffee.
Xavier blinked, sitting in an empty chair. “Thank you, Meyrin,” said (who was only replied with a nod), sipping the black liquid was two gulps.
Putting the coffee-filled glass on the table, Xavier looked at his assistant. “Congratulations for your promotion to Eleventh Commander, Emily, thank you for your help during this.”
Emily nodded slowly hearing it.
“Lantas, who fills Third Commander position?” xavier asked, turning his eyes to the princess.
“Edelweiss from Adhelphina.”
Edelweiss.he's Nizivia's deputy. Xavier can't say they're close, but he makes sure to get to know the woman because of her role for Nizivia. Hence, he had no doubt that he could lead the 3rd Division well. Moreover, previously he was also one of the captains of the 3rd Division. Yet….
“How about the representative of Lumeira? Wouldn't he deserve to be the traitor's successor?”
“Turns. Edward's uncle kills him; he is evidently a devout follower of Lumeira. In fact, many important secret documents he had destroyed. If Uncle Edward doesn't act fast, Division 3 headquarters is definitely destroyed.”
Xavier nodded in understanding. If there is a traitor in an organization, of course the main thing to do is find his followers. If they were not crushed, it would be very dangerous. The problems they cause will be more difficult to overcome if they are not dealt with early.
“Then, why hasn't Edelweiss been here? His Majesty said this will be a cooperation between Division 12, Division 11, and Division 3. Did the incident make Division 3 participation canceled?”
“True you said, Xavier. The 3rd Division is in trouble, their internal structure should be addressed immediately. Edelweiss had a lot of homework; he even left the camp of the 11th Division soldiers last night. Hence, Emily, after I have appointed you after this, you must go straight there.”
Xavier nodded at Kanna's explanation, and Emily nodded at the princess's instructions.
“If there is nothing to talk about anymore, we just go straight to the main topic why we meet now.”
The tenderness in Kanna's expression suddenly disappeared, Xavier smiled inwardly saw it—it's hard not to “don't like this woman's”. She is the ideal woman that a woman can wish for, no wonder Nueva favors—eh, what did I just think?
Xavier. “Of course,” the response by reflex. “I'm not daydreaming. Please, continue.”
Kanna frowned for a moment, before then opening her mouth continuing her explanation. “We will attack...”.
...—Evrillia, Elf Kingdom—...
Reinhart was not at all surprised when she was welcomed directly to the Royal Tree, but she had only waited less than half an hour. However, the situation was precarious; new Reinhart would be surprised if he was asked to wait until noon arrived. And Reinhart would be concerned if he was asked to wait until tomorrow.
“Please come here, Fourth Commander, Her Majesty is waiting.”
Reinhart gave no verbal response, only nodded and followed the soldier. And not long after, the halfway room was finally visible. Reinhart walked with great dignity. When he came to represent an empire like this, he could not but bring out all the best of him.
“Please enter, Vermillion Empire messenger.”
The big door opened, the red carpet stretched to the end of the room. And there, Reinhart's gaze met the keen gaze of Evillia Evrillia, the queen of the great Elf Kingdom.
Taking a deep breath, Reinhart's feet stepped in a medium tempo and were elegant and full of alertness. However, only half the carpet he stepped on, Reinhart was suddenly surrounded by three men in black uniforms: one behind, one on the left, and another on the right.
“Fourth Commander Reinhart von Aldebaran, don't move. Read the letter you brought right now.”
Reinhart did not hide her displeasure. “Is this how you treat a messenger?” asked disliked, Reinhart ignored herself from showing courtesy—no need to be polite to those who were disrespectful.
“There is no honor that can be given to the Vermillion Empire. Now, read the letter you brought. Otherwise, we are forced to consider you an intruder and deal with you right now.”
Reinhart blatantly snorted, but his hand instantly pulled out a scroll of letters from within the pocket of his commander's robe. No, Reinhart wasn't afraid of their threat. He was asked by Kanna to deliver the letter she had brought. Their treatment and reaction are not important.
“Alright, this is a letter written by Her Highness Kanna el Vermillion. I'm not going to repeat it. So, take a good look.”
Reinhart unrolled the letter and lifted it forward at chest level, then opened his mouth to read it:
“To Her Majesty Evillia Evrillia the ruler of the successful Elf Kingdom. From, the executor of the duties of His Majesty Emperor Nueva el Vermillion, Kanna el Vermillion. With great respect, and at the same time regret, this letter that I should not have written was forced to write.
“New World Order has—not once, or twice, but more than that— blatantly attacks the sovereignty, freedom, and peace of Vermillion Empire. Starting from the attack on the Padoru-Padoru Ship which carried important missions for the imperial economy, to the last action that almost killed two commanders of imperial pride. But the Islans heard them calling for peace, but they brought sorrow.
“Therefore, Vermillion Empire hereby declares war on the New World Order. Since the Elf Kingdom is ‘neighbor’ of the good Vermillion Empire, we expect you to leave the seedling organization of that war and let us work together to build a better Islan. We have great respect for the victorious Elf Kingdom, therefore we very much expect this request to be fulfilled.
“Then, Vermillion Empire expects the Elf Kingdom to hand over all the members of Deus Chaperon, especially El who (based on our intel) is hiding in the Elf Kingdom. If we can't, we want all the information about them. If it refuses to meet our expectations, it means that the good request that the empire is proposing is not heeded.
“If so, there is no other way for Vermillion Empire other than to destroy the New World Order on its own. The Imperial Army will bring justice and eradicate everything related to the New World Order in the Elf Kingdom. Since the Elf Kingdom is a member of the New World Order, we will not hesitate to save you from them.
“True, we are not looking for justification to attack Elf Kingdom. We only want justice for the Vermillion Empire. Leave the New World Order, hand over El. Or, prepare to welcome the mighty Imperial Army. We all hate war; we sincerely hope that the Imperial Army does not need to draw a sword.
“I who carried out the task entrusted by His Majesty Emperor, Kanna el Vermillion, fully expect a positive response from Her Majesty Evillia Evrillia. However, if this wish is not welcomed beautifully, tomorrow morning the Imperial Army will spur a foot into the Great Forest of Amarest. Justice must be served. Greetings, Kanna el Vermillion.”