The Marquis of Tskaka shouts out, but at that moment, he clucks his tongue in his heart. This carriage does not belong to my family. It was sent to him by His Highness Ohan. However, when he looks out the window of the carriage, he sees that it is still in the city of the capital. It is not his house.
"How are you doing?"
The Marquis speaks to his driver in a reserved manner. But there is no response. Just as he was about to open the door of the carriage, he felt the presence of someone outside.
"Excuse me."
Suddenly the door opened and armed soldiers were waiting. The Marquis of Tukaka is a man who is one of the chief advisors to the Imperial Army of Lamaron. It was considered rude in this country for a soldier to talk to this man.
What the hell are you people?
He raised his voice in a manner typical of this country's military officers: condescending to the top and insolent to the bottom. But when he saw the crest engraved on the soldier's back, he was so astonished that he fell to his knees.
It was the emblem of the emperor.
There are only two people allowed to wear this emblem in this country, except for the emperor. That is, His Highness Ohan, whom we have just met, and his son, His Highness Kurahara.
"I see you are Chief of Staff Tskaka. My master, His Highness Clahara, would like to see you. I beg your pardon, but will you accompany us?
Their words were condescending, but it was clear that they were prepared to do without. Two of the three soldiers standing in front of the door had their hands on the swords at their waists. If they refused, they would take the life of Auriga as well.
I understand!
We must not appear to be on the run here. The Marquis, trying his best to hide his agitation and being as arrogant as possible, got out of the carriage.
"This way, please."
A soldier holds out his right hand to guide the Marquis. Dozens of armed soldiers were waiting around him. They quickly gathered around him as soon as he started walking.
As he walked, he suddenly looked at the carriage he had just boarded. Two armed soldiers are standing on the driver's stand, and one of them has his sword drawn and is pointing the tip of it at the driver. The soldier is probably threatening the charioteer. The man nods his head. The other soldier, who confirmed the man's nodding, took the man's hand and put something like a sack on it.
"Come in."
Another carriage was parked where the soldier had led them. The marquis got into it silently.
......It's going to be what it's going to be," he said.
Tskaka folded his arms and closed his eyes. He had come here and decided to go with the flow.
The carriage turns to the left and to the right. He had thought that they were going to the residence of His Highness Clahara, but it was taking too long for that. From that location, they should be able to reach the house in less than five minutes. But the carriage has been running for quite some time.
Tskaka opened his eyes and looked out the window. The moon had already risen in the sky. From the window he could see a meadow.
...... have you left the capital?
The Marquis put his face against the window and looked out. Where the hell are they taking me? As he thought this, the carriage came to a slow stop.
The door opened, and as he got out of the carriage, an elegant building appeared in front of him. To the wondering Marquis, one of the soldiers muttered in a small voice.
This is the Kalmatar Palace.
The Kalmatar Palace is a villa built by the emperor for his mother, Empress Dowager Lamarone Crow Lacis, at a huge national expense. It was customary for the motherly emperor to come here at the beginning of each new year with the queen mother to rest for a while.
Tskaka had heard rumors about this villa, but this was the first time he had set foot in it. He had heard that it was a very beautiful garden, but when he turned around, he was overwhelmed by the vast expanse of grassland that stretched out before him.
"Please, let me show you around."
One of the soldiers came to his side and showed him around. He started walking in the wrong direction, thinking that he was going to enter the building.
He walked through the meadow with the building on his right. Suddenly, he saw a large pond in front of his eyes. He saw several people gathered there.
"Your Highness, I have brought you..."
When he came near the people, the soldier who had been leading them fell to his knees and bowed his head. At the sound of his voice, several people in front of me turned to look at me. Some of them were familiar faces. The person at the far end of the circle is still turning his back to Tskaka. It is His Imperial Highness Prince Kurahara.
"The moon is beautiful.
His Highness's voice sounded deeply moved. Those who had been looking at him hurriedly turn around and follow his words reverently.
"Isn't the moon reflected on the water so ethereal?"
Nodding slowly at the sound of their voices, His Imperial Highness continues to turn his back on them.
"How is Tskaka?"
Suddenly, His Highness calls his name, and the Marquis falls to his knees in a panic.
"It's a shame for a soldier like me..." he says.
"I see..."
His Highness turns around and approaches Tskaka with his big toes.
"Thank you for coming."
"Ha."
"You have come to visit me even though you have been released from Aukhan's house. I'm sorry for your trouble.
"No. For your highness' sake."
"Hmph. Tskaka, I called Sonata here today because I wanted to make you happy.
"What?"
Thank you.
Tukaka did not understand the meaning of His Highness's words and looked blankly at him. As she looked at him, Clahara let out a giggle.
"I guess Ojan asked you to do something difficult for him. I don't have to tell you."
"......"
"That's him. He must have summoned you and ordered you to move that the next emperor be named Orhan."
No, no. ......
"Ha ha ha ha ha. You're honest. It's written on your face."
His Highness Clahara laughs. The people around him laugh along with him.
"It's ridiculous to think that he's going to be named the next emperor. I am the next emperor of the Kingdom of Lamar. It is impossible for him to take the throne without me.
"Ha ha."
"He was born a few hours earlier than me, that's why he calls me his brother. But he and I have different bloodlines. With the Empress as his mother, it's easy to see who's better than me and who's a concubine.
The people around us followed suit, saying things like, "Indeed, you are right. Tskaka keeps his head bowed in silence.
I am not like him. I will not move my men to take over the throne. I will take the throne with my own hands. I did not summon you here today to order you to move me to take the throne. Rest assured.
"Ha ha."
I want you to take charge of the Imperial Army.
"The Imperial Army can be found at ......."
"If I succeed to the throne, Aukhan will not remain silent. No doubt he will move the imperial army to interfere with my succession to the throne. You have been named as a member of the general staff of the Imperial Army. I need you to control the army.
"Ha-ha-ha."
Various calculations are made in Tskaka's head. The ...... answer came quickly. It would be better to obey His Highness without jeopardizing my own position.
"I want you to pay particular attention to the moves of General Caries and Commander-in-Chief Almond. If anything should happen, let me know immediately.
"Ha ha."
"You can count on me, Tkaka."
His Imperial Highness Prince Clahara smiles at us. Looking at his face, Tskaka bows his head deeply.