Prince Regar Virmilion
Martial Law

Prince Regar enters the empty town of Cordova. Now he is confused as to which direction his next destination will be.

“I go to the mayor's office only, there must be a map of Sirius Kingdom,” muttered Regar spur his horse.

It didn't take long, Regar had arrived at the mayor's office. He went inside, the atmosphere in the mayor was very messy. Maybe at that time they hurriedly brought important documents and other objects.

After sorting through the mayor's room, Regar finally found the map he was looking for.

“The closest city from here is Marseille. Then I have to get there fast. Before the Goblins came to this city,” muttered Regar immediately ran out.

Regar drove his horse again to leave the city of Cordova.

***

In the afternoon, Queen Violet Celestine's entourage arrived in the city of Marseille. On the outskirts of the city are lined with refugee tents. Because it is not only from the city of Cordova who fled here. The surrounding villages have also arrived.

News of a major invasion of the Kingdom of James has been announced to the corners of the Kingdom of Sirius.

Queen Violet, along with all three SSS Rankers, and Sebastian enter the Marseille mayor's office. There has been waiting for Arson, the mayor of Marseille. Commander Ricard and Commander Leonard who is the envoy of Prince Darian, the governor of Istanbul Province.

“Welcome Queen Violet Celestine in Marseille city ...” Arson welcomes Violet.

“Yes, mayor. Is everything present? Where is the representative of the Commander-in-Chief?” Violet Celestine was confused, at this crucial moment. The generals did not act at all.

“We don't get any news. Only representatives from Prince Darian have arrived,” replied Arson.

“Situation is precarious like this, they don't even act. Is it true what Frederick's brother said all along. That they don't consider me at all,” grumbled Queen Violet Celestine. Without realizing it, he vented his anger and Violet's tears fell.

Sebastian standing near Violet felt guilty. Because his father was the mastermind of the generals' defiance. He had repeatedly persuaded General Harrison to help Queen Violet Celestine overcome the increasingly violent movements of the Kingdom of Yakjud. But lightly, General Harrison said he would help, if the child married Violet.

Of course, that request was very impossible for him to make. Although Violet also likes it, there is a wall that prevents their love. That is, Prince Frederick who always supervises his sister's every move.

The reason the generals were actually quite reasonable, although they also had another agenda, which was to set the Sirius Kingdom behind the scenes. The reason they were unwilling to help Queen Violet Celestine was because they would pawn this Kingdom of Sirius to the Akkadian Kingdom. The Generals thought that Queen Violet Celestine would be the Queen of Puppets controlled by another Kingdom.

So far, King Virmilion of the Akkadian Kingdom has never interfered in the government of Sirius. In fact, he forced the guilds of the Akkadian Kingdom to pay a tax of 5% on the Kingdom of Sirius, so as not to overburden the finances of the Kingdom of Sirius.

***

“Sorry Queen, I am Leonard, sent by Prince Darian to deliver a message from him,” Leonard said standing from his seat.

“Please say!” violet Suthi.

“All the fortresses along the border have been taken over by the Kingdom of Yakjud. The city of Granada has also been taken over even as some cities reach the border of Damascus Province. Currently the Prince is in the city of Venice, trying to stem the pace of the movement of the Kingdom of Yakjud. The prince also lacked troops and Manjanik. Now there are only 40,000 soldiers left, 10,000 more killed while defending the city of Granada, so that the surrounding residents and other cities can evacuate to Damascus—” province

“Whataaaaa?” Violet was shocked to hear that. He did not expect the solid defense of the Kingdom of Sirius that had never been penetrated for more than 15 years, finally broke during his reign. “Why can this be?” he said again as if in disbelief.

“Alright continue Leonard!” exclaim Violet.

“According to our analysis. The Kingdom of Yakjud is about to take over the entire Istanbul Province. Because their movement pattern was the first to take over fort 77 as a diversion. But when all the attention was on there, they suddenly made a lightning attack on the city of Granada, continuing to other cities. But when they reached the border of Istanbul and Damascus provinces, they chose Rafah city in the central part of Istanbul province,” Leonard said.

“Meaning the city that allows in the invasion is the city of Malaga closest to the city of Rafah and also the city of Marseille is also close to the royal forces of Yakjud who captured Fort77. Moreover, they just did a small attack,“ said Violet trying to draw conclusions.

“In my opinion, the Yakjud Kingdom Army in the city of Rafah will make a raid on the city of Malaga and Marseille. While the Royal Yakjud Forces in Fort77 will move to the city of Bosque,” said Sebastian also gave input.

“Eh, instead of closer here than to Basque city?” asked Violet in surprise.

“Basque City is among the most heavily fortified cities. During this sudden invasion, they did not touch the Basque city at all, they chose to attack Fort77 which was notoriously difficult to pass. But they still force themselves. Why?” ask Sebastian.

But all shook their heads, not knowing their purpose.

“Because they will do a two-sided attack. So the 45,000 soldiers of Prince Darian guarding the city would be surrounded. They must have known, that in the capital now there are no more Military Forces, because the Military Base has been moved to the Province of Athens and the Province of Torus.”

“Causible!” sahut Leonard's.

“But why would the Yakjud Kingdom Army of Rafah be here, instead of being further away from Fort77?” ask Violet back.

“That's no problem. Because to conquer the cities of Malaga, Seville, Marseille and other cities it is not necessary with a large army. Song also, the Royal Army of Yakjud who fought Prince Darian yesterday needed a break and so the Prince was made flat-footed again after knowing the Basque city had been besieged by other Forces.”

“Betul also,” says Violet. “Now what actions should we do?” ask again.

Everyone was silent, including Sebastian. He did not dare to propose an opinion that could make tens of thousands of Sirius Kingdom Warriors die later.

As no one spoke, Narnia advised Violet to withdraw Prince Darian's army in the Basque city to the capital. “Let Prince Frederick lead them there with Prince Frederick's army as well. With this, we hope he is able to withstand the pace of the Yakjud Kingdom's invasion.”

“The Feet the Queen. You will ask the nearby cities from here to evacuate to Damascus Province. Then focus all the remaining Soldiers in Marseille, we must make a defeat on them. To raise the morale of Soldiers who have already dropped,” proposed Sebastian again.

“Usulan proper,” sidelines Zeus too. He was silent from then on listening to their conversation.

“Alright then. Arson you wrote a message to Prince Frederick to get ready for martial law in the capital. Write also a message to the Basque mayor to evacuate to the capital, including cities that have not been attacked by the Royal Yakjud Forces. Ask also our military soldiers in the cities of Malaga, Seville, Toulouse and Sarajevo to gather here!” exclaim Violet.

Arson immediately wrote a message according to the orders of the Celestine Violet Queen.

They then disbanded, Violet then made a new announcement in the city of Marseille. Order all residents of the city and refugees to evacuate back to Damascus Province, because the city of Marseille will be a battleground between the Royal Army of Yakjud and its troops.

...Seriate...