Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy-Chapter 630: Wangseong Invasion (1)

While reviewing the documents that had come from the government office, the 1st Queen tapped the desk lightly, letting out a hollow laugh.

“Except for Serlan, who has been caught by our weaknesses, all the ducal families have sided with them.”

Thanks to Count Artea and Count Newman joining forces in secret negotiations, most of the count families also promised their cooperation, and even those with little interest in politics have sided with them, trusting in the power of the Alrn and Kent families.

Now, the only cards left for her were the nobles she had long since secured in the palace, along with a few minor figures.

The Duke of Kurten’s decision to abandon his convictions and join the other side had been fatal. If that hadn't happened, things wouldn't have escalated this far.

“How troublesome.”

Despite the situation worsening, the 1st Queen wore a genuine smile on her face.

"While Prince Rene and Prince Arthur possess great abilities, even their talents alone would not make this possible."

“Personal abilities aside, they have no talent for factional fighting.”

"Lucy Alrn. If it weren't for that one person, I wouldn't be struggling like this."

It was Lucy Alrn who had persuaded the Duke of Kurten.

It was Lucy Alrn who had drawn the Duke of Burrow, who would have remained neutral, into this.

It was Lucy Alrn who had made the Newman family, who would only see this as an opportunity for profit, side with them.

It was Lucy Alrn who had brought Count Artea, who was only focused on reviving his family, into the fold.

It was Lucy Alrn who had made Benedict Alrn, who had been holed up in his estate, ready to fight once again.

“Perhaps it was Lucy who even told me what I intend to do.”

Her assessment of the Alrn lady was not wrong, but it had been too late to recognize her true worth.

If only she had had a bit more time, or if she had been able to get close to the Alrn lady from the days when she was alone, she wouldn’t have hesitated at all.

It sounds absurd, though. Who could have imagined what Lucy Alrn would become from those days?

“But still, I feel at ease because of her.”

Even if everything the 1st Queen had planned failed, the kingdom would remain peaceful.

Even if she committed the sin of borrowing the power of the evil gods, the kingdom would thrive more than before.

So, now, the 1st Queen could leap into the skies with ease.

“Your Majesty!”

One of the ministers from the palace rushed into the office. His pale face already indicated the news he brought was the worst.

“The four major dukes have requested to convene a meeting!”

Ah, so it's coming to this.

“The Royal Palace Conference... I had heard there were records of it, but I didn’t expect it to actually happen.”

Duke Burrow bit his lip while looking at the desk, and Duke Kurten responded.

“It’s practically a threat to be ousted, so it’s not easy to make it happen.”

“Getting the approval of most of the ducal families is a complicated condition.”

“I still can’t believe these four families are moving together for the same cause.”

As Duke Bedfer, of a similar age to Duke Kurten, chuckled, Duke Patran, who was scanning the surroundings, turned his head with a fierce smile.

“We can’t just watch the kingdom fall apart, can we?”

Everyone nodded at the justification they all shared, but the true patriots were few.

Duke Bedfer had come here to make his grandson the king.

Duke Kurten was here for his friend.

Duke Burrow was here simply to repay a debt.

Duke Patran was not solely here for the country.

“Here comes the 1st Queen.”

But that didn’t matter. If their goals were the same, the dukes could cooperate, even if their desires were different.

It wasn’t a coincidence that the four dukes had remained united for so long.

“Is it true?”

“There doesn’t seem to be any magical influence. Karian, what do you think?”

“I think it’s him.”

“Well, let’s see what happens. We can probably last a couple of nights, right?”

“I’ll try.”

“You’ll be fine. As you get older, you sleep less.”

The dukes weren’t planning to send the 1st Queen off until everything was over.

Even if she drew her sword.

At the start of the Royal Palace Conference, the three princes of Soladin and Cardinal Johann from the Church of the Evil God raised their voices at the front of the palace.

“Speak properly! Cardinal Johann! Can you take responsibility for what you're saying!?”

“Prince Rene, we sincerely hope our doubts are wrong. If there are betrayers of humanity in the great kingdom established in the mythical age, it would be disastrous.”

“Provide evidence! Evidence! No matter how much you’re a cardinal of the Evil God Church, you can’t treat a kingdom’s royal family like this!”

The palace guards, the knights who gathered at the unexpected commotion, the citizens who gathered near the area, and the clergy who followed Cardinal Johann were all desperately trying to understand the cause of the chaos. However, the princes and Cardinal Johann at the center of the commotion had the leisure to observe the surroundings.

It was, of course, no surprise. They had already agreed on this and were playing their parts in a staged performance.

“Cardinal Johann! Contact the Saint! She will prove our innocence!”

“The Saint is resting from the blood she obtained while fighting the Evil God.”

“Stop talking nonsense! I was on the battlefield with her! She—”

“His Majesty has made his decision. Even if the Saint comes, this decision cannot be reversed!”

They were shouting to ensure the onlookers heard, trying to make it appear like a public dispute.

This was so everyone could act swiftly when the situation deteriorated. Quietly dealing with the issue would provide a justification to attack the church once the kingdom was in turmoil.

In the air above the palace, Erginus, concealed by the powers of darkness, and the Fairy Queen watched below with worried eyes.

“I didn’t realize the position of a god was so uncomfortable.”

“The age of myth ended long ago. Even though it’s now the age of humans, gods can’t wield much power anymore.”

“I understand what you're trying to say, but I still hate this sense of powerlessness. Why, after all this time, am I still no different?”

Even when he couldn’t save the Fairy Queen, when he had to delay the wars of the mythic age, Erginus had felt just as powerless.

What use is a godly position if nothing has changed within him?

“Yes. You’re still the same.”

“...Is that so?”

“You’re still as cool as you were when I admired you back then.”

“Me?”

“Yes. You didn’t give up and saved me. Now, you’ll stay by my side forever, won’t you?”

“That’s just correcting my mistakes.”

“Then what about now? You’re waiting for the moment when the balance collapses to intervene, aren’t you?”

Erginus, caught off guard by the Fairy Queen’s accurate observation, fell silent, and the Fairy Queen smiled, pulling him close.

“Wait. Your Majesty.”

“Don’t worry. No one can see us.”

“Even so, this is...”

“My children are by the Alrn lady’s side. If anything happens, I’ll let you know right away.”

“...This is the end.”

“What? Why just stop here? Is there more after this?”

“Do you really not know?”

Seeing Erginus’s earlobes turn red, the Fairy Queen chuckled, then turned her attention to the waiting mages scattered around the capital.

“Really. You’re a tease.”

“I’ve been holding back for a long time. I’m still being fairly restrained.”

Heh heh. If I ever get to talk to the Alrn lady, I’ll ask Erginus to be called a normal loser.

Everything will be fine if it ends well.

The underground passage beneath the capital. The path, forgotten by even the kingdom’s intelligence agencies after many years, was frankly not a place for anyone to wander.

Why does it smell like this!?

Even if I were stuck in a toilet, this would be better!

What’s even more annoying is that I’m slowly getting used to this stench!

“Joy. Hang in there a little longer. It’s almost over.”

“...Faybi. How can you be so calm? Even Kent’s lady, who’s usually so thick-skinned, looks like she’s about to collapse.”

“Because a saint is someone who brings hope into the most difficult, dirty, and uncomfortable places. This is actually pretty good.”

“Faybi, your face is glowing.”

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“Saint. I admire you.”

“Truly amazing.”

When Freya and Vishi praised her, Faybi, though simply doing her job, glanced my way with a subtle look.

“Not bad for a lousy saint.”

“Heh heh. Thanks.”

Ugh. I should be seeing the end of this soon.

Where are we? Where should we go to get fresh air!?

<Stay calm. They say you should go around when in a hurry.>

‘...Should I shove it into that water?’

<Sorry. Stay still.>

‘Then you should have stayed still from the start.’

<Ah! Wait! Isn’t that over there!? It looks like a door!?>

Hearing my grandfather’s words, I turned my head, clicking my tongue in frustration.

Damn. Why is it the real exit? If I had known, I would’ve shoved it in without hesitation.

After exiting through the door, I took a deep breath of fresh air and, after using purification to remove the filth, looked around.

Phew. I’ve successfully infiltrated the palace.

“Idiot.”

“I already did it. No one will find us now.”

Using the best deceptive technique in stealth, the power of darkness, we vanished and headed up the stairs.

To NTR the king from the 1st Queen!