Chapter 83

Pilatus II could not understand the words of the woman in front of him for a moment.

"Do with me as you please, in any way you like?"

These were the words the king had desired, yet they did not resonate with him as if he were hearing the weather of a distant country. Despite it being the smile he had longed for, the words he had thirsted for, no joy came to him. For the first time in his life, the king understood the heart of another. No, he was forced to understand it. Because Chelina's feelings were so strong and pure, even a king who was inferior to a pig could understand to whom her heart belonged.

(This woman's feelings are not directed at me at all!!)

The king showed an ugly expression of anger. He did not make a sound because his anger was so intense that he could not speak.

(I cannot forgive this! I cannot forgive this! I cannot forgive this! To become mine for another man?! What an insult! I cannot forgive this! This woman must be torn to pieces! No, even if I play with her as a sex slave forever, this anger will not subside! I don't care about the Veriello Company! I will capture this woman and kill everyone in the company!)

As the king's head boiled, the guards, Chelina, and the surrounding bodyguards were in a commotion. Even during the audience, the soldiers were restless, their minds racing.

"What is it?"

Noticing the strange atmosphere, the king looked around. Some of the guards ran to the slits in the wall to check the outside.

It was then that they finally realized the commotion outside the castle. There were shouts and angry voices, and even the sound of explosions mixed in.

"What is it?!"

The guards surrounded the king without understanding the sudden situation.

"Guards! What is happening?!"

The first to shout was Minister Brow Soar, his face stern as he looked around. In response, a guard who had been peering through the slit answered.

"I'm not sure, but it seems to be a rebellion... No, it looks like the prisoners are escaping outside!"

"What?!"

Brow rushed to another slit.

"Your Majesty! Over here!"

Prime Minister Genol pulled King Pilatus's hand.

"However..."

"Your safety first! Guards! Follow me! The Veriello party, wait in the antechamber!"

The prime minister, shouting in a surprisingly loud voice for his age, pulled the king and disappeared through a back door with the guards.

"What do we do?"

Hag, the dwarf, spoke to Chelina.

"Prisoners?"

Chelina did not answer.

"...Wait, I heard the voice of a spirit, Akira is there."

"What?!"

"What?!"

Chelina and Hag shouted in response to Yarrai, the elf, and the three of them rushed to the slit.

"Hey, what are you doing? Get back to the antechamber!"

The remaining guard shouted, but the three ignored him and stared outside.

"Damn! I can't see anything!"

"I'm not sure, but it looks like people in the same loincloths are heading outside with weapons."

"Rear, Akira, there, clothes, different."

"You guys!"

The guard, his face red, approached, but Chelina turned around with a pleasant smile, making the guard stop in his tracks.

"Excuse us. We will return to the antechamber."

"Y-Yes."

"Let's go."

"Hmph."

Hag snorted and followed Chelina. The others also followed Chelina back to the antechamber. Once everyone was back in the antechamber, Chelina declared:

"I have decided. I will abandon the royal family."

"Chelina?!"

Melvin shouted, clinging to her.

"It's no use trying to stop me, Melvin. I have made my decision."

"Hmph. That's fine, but what do you plan to do? A forced breakthrough is what I want, but it won't last."

"Join Akira and escape, then contact the 'Sea Dragon.'"

"Sea Dragon?"

"An organization that opposes the royal family... in simpler terms, a resistance group."

"What? You have connections with such a dangerous group?"

"I have been repeatedly urged to lead them. They want me to take the lead."

"Hmm? Why you?"

"Probably because I am popular with the citizens. If I stand up, many will follow."

"Hmph. It's a smelly situation."

"Indeed. But this country has reached its limit. Even if I did nothing, it would have come to an end soon... but my mind has changed. I will end this country."

Chelina's eyes were filled with determination.

Melvin was on the verge of tears.

"Hmph. Women are truly terrifying creatures. Well, there's no other way to save Akira now, is there?"

Yarrai nodded in agreement with Hag.

"W-We will follow you, Lady, wherever you go!"

The Veriello family's guards, trembling, showed their resolve. Their words revealed that their relationship was more than just employment.

"Alright, let's start with weapons."

Hag cracked his fingers and showed a fierce smile. Yarrai, standing beside him, slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

(Lord Akira, I will come for you soon.)

Chelina's eyes burned with a deep, fiery red.

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