The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 239: Perfect Positions

When the Celestial Sphere was activated, Lize decided to stop her fight with Gordon and head to escort the Emperor.

Seeing that, Gordon mockingly smiled at Lize.

Whats wrong? Running away? [Marshal]

I dont care what you think. I didnt come here to defeat you, I came to protect Father. If you can not even understand that then it is appropriate that you remain a general forever.

Gordon, who received that harsh reply, grit his teeth and ordered his men to pursue her. 

However, his men couldnt get past Lizes men.

He was forced to reorganize his troops before beginning his pursuit.

Using that time, Lize immediately headed to join the Emperor.

Father. Are you safe?

Yeah, [for the time being].

Emperor Johannes looked up at the sky.

It was the first time that the Celestial Sphere covering the sky of the capital looked so eerie.

It has been 25 years since Johannes took the throne.

Although he has seen the sphere before in an operation test, he never thought that it would be used to confine him inside the capital like this.

Letting out a sigh, Johannes posts a question to Franz who is standing next to him.

Is this also a part of your calculation?

I did expect this to happen but..this is the worst kind of development. If the Celestial Sphere was activated this fast, it is possible that the Imperial Knights in the castle were killed..or that they have betrayed us.

I hope it is the former.

I agree with you, Your Majesty. However, this is the time to act. Marshal, my apology but could you secure us a base of operation?

We have already secured the area around the east gate.

Lize immediately replied.

A separate unit had already taken control of the east gate beforehand as it was supposed to be the escape route for the Emperor.

Since the Imperial Capital is surrounded by high walls, unless you can fly, the only way to leave are the gates.

Naturally, the enemy is also aware of that and they had already dispatched units to secure each gate as insurance.

As the unit tasked to control the gate was under the mindset that they were the one doing a surprise attack, Lizes unit managed to ambush them and took them down in no time.

However.

No matter how far we escape, we are outnumbered. It is impossible for the force you prepared outside to destroy the Celestial Sphere right?

In case that Your Majesty is stuck inside the capital, the Brave will take command. Please hold on until they arrive.

Is he planning to use the holy sword on the capital?

I wanted to avoid it if possible but right now we have no other choice.

He wanted to let the Emperor escape without resorting to that if possible.

That was the reason he summoned Lize here but now it is impossible for them to escape anymore.

The situation is forcing them to put their hope on the forces outside.

This is rare for you, Prime Minister. Normally you would be able to avoid people forcing your hand like this.

I have no excuse.once this incident is over, Id like to take responsibility for this with my life.

It is not your fault, Prime Minister. Dont say such depressing things in a situation like this.

No, it is my responsibility. I thought that I could use this chance to rid us of the pus that infested the Empire..but I didnt think that it had infested us to this extent. It is my responsibility as I cant root them out, Your Majesty.

Franz thought that this case can be dealt with by summoning Lize here.

After all, Gordons rebellion was expected. On top of that, Franz wanted to use this chance to smoke out those who are lurking behind the scenes.

Franz never underestimated Gordon but he never thought that he would be able to cause such a large-scale rebellion either. Especially when Gordon has been overconfident in his power, he was under the impression that even if Gordon causes a rebellion, he can somehow deal with it. It was only as simple as mustering stronger force than Gordon could gather to his side.

In fact, Lize alone should be enough to suppress Gordons rebellion.

However, even the Imperial Knights joined the rebellion. Moreover, more generals agreed to join Gordon than he expected.

Gordon alone can not accomplish this. Even with Zandra involved, the damage caused by this incident is too great.

There is an invisible hand that is manipulating the situation from behind the scenes. He thought that there must be someone like that and tried to smoke them out but even in this crucial moment, they are still cautious and never show him anything that he can trace back to them.

As a result, Gordons rebellion has gone out of his control.

For Franz, who has stabilized the Empire for so long, this was a defeat and a blunder that he wants to make up for with his own life.

However.

We can discuss who to blame later. Besides..it is my own son that rebelled. I am the one who bears the heaviest responsibility.

Johannes said so and looked to the front.

It is easy to grief or face down in regret.

But doing that would mean he is waiting around for Gordon to defeat him.

His predecessors would not allow him to leave this world without clearing the mess he caused.

If he is an emperor then it is natural for him to deal with this.

If I am killed here, it will be passed down to later generations that causing a rebellion is effective. That is what we must avoid the most. Thats why I will not die here.

Please rest assured. Even if Father says that you want to die, I will never let you.

After Lize said that to Johannes, she gave an order to the soldiers in the area to withdraw to the east gate.

There are soldiers and the men from the Imperial Capital Garrison around who dont know about the rebellion but she did not include them into their force. 

After all, she cant be sure if they are enemies or allies.

They who only stare blankly at Lize and the Emperor so far were the people she can not bring herself to trust so readily.

Thats why she shouted.

ALL SOLDIERS!! LISTEN TO MY COMMAND!! IF YOU ARE LOYAL TO THE EMPEROR AND THE PEOPLE OF THE EMPIRE THEN PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE! WHOEVER TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS TURMOIL AND BRING HARM TO THE PEOPLE WILL BE CONSIDERED THE ENEMY OF HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR!!

Lize shouted so as she straddles on her horse.

It is not possible for her to bring them under her direct command but leaving them alone would be a waste.

Thats why Lize gave them instructions.

Protect the people.

Hearing her words, many of them started to act.

Evacuating the spectators who were left behind the arena, helping those who were frozen with fear, there was a lot left for them to do.

As if it was natural, they took off their military uniforms.

After all, the only thing the people know is that Gordon has led the army and started a rebellion.

Since the people were afraid of those in military uniforms, they took them off to make it easier for the civilian to trust them.

With this, they will at least help the citizens evacuate.

Umu, the problem left is the castle huh.

If this is prolonged, they can take their time to conquer the castle. They might resort to using hostages to force our hand as well.

.I am fine. But Lizelotte, will you be alright?

As long as Lize is his enemy, Gordon will definitely aim for Christa, her sister.

That is a natural development but Lize only smiled.

I believe in my brothers and sister. I am sure that they will not quietly let themselves become hostages.

..I see.

Please dont worry. I have already resolved myself. Fathers protection is my highest priority.

sorry.

Lize quietly nodded to the Emperors word.

She then shifted her eyes toward the castle.

It is not that she is not worried about them.

When Johannes was still young, there were many wars with other countries.

Thats why as a part of the Imperial Family, she had stood on the battlefield from a young age. However, after Johannes began to settle down, such wars began to disappear.

Thats why her younger brothers and sister dont know the battlefield.

The campaign that Al and Leo took part in as their first campaign was only something on the level of bandits subjugation. Moreover, their presences werent even needed there.

However, Lize knew.

Her brothers and sister are growing up in their own way.

I will leave that side to you.

After she muttered that to herself, Lize focused on what she could do here.

She doesnt think that she will lose to Gordon but if the battle is prolonged, her men will be fatigued.

In the end, humans can not overcome the violence of numbers.

How many days can they hold out? Will the reinforcement arrive in time.

She wants to expect help from inside the capital but right now she is forced to expect help from those outsides.

Fortunately, the people who are perfect to deal with this situation from the outside are currently not inside the imperial capital.

Black Twin Prince huhwas it a well-calculated move or a simple coincidence that they are in the perfect position to handle this I wonder.

Leo is outside together with Elna while Al, who knows all about the castle, remains inside.

Their positions will cause problems for the enemy while their ally will benefit from it. Thats why the future moves of those two will be important to solve this situation.

Everyone knows how Leo has grown but those two are twins. If Leo is growing then so does Al. Lize was certain of that.

However, regardless of their moves, they will need time.

She has to earn them as much time as possible.

Telling herself so, Lize escorts the Emperor to the east gate which will act as their emergency base.