The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 242: The Weitling Sisters

Its probably thanks to Oliver stalling the soldiers for us that we were able to reach the throne room relatively smoothly.

However, there was a group that arrived there just before us.

Im glad that you are safe. Therese-aneue.

Saying so, Alida bowed to my sister in law, Therese, who was among the group that arrived at the throne room.

However, it was not Therese who led the group here.

Im glad that you are safe as well, Third Consort-sama. Thank you very much for protecting my sister.

You do not have to thank me. Knight Commander Alida. Its natural for me to help your sister.

Answered a blue-haired woman in glasses.

The name of the woman who is exhibiting a gentle smile as she replied to Alida is Camilla.

Third Consort of the Emperor and Erics mother.

Like Eric, she is a person that gives an intelligent impression but at the same time, she also exhibits the same coldness as him.

If its natural for you to help her then it would be great if you can protect the other consorts as well though.

I spoke out.

Looking at me, Therese sadly turned her face down while Alida squinted her eyes a little.

To this pair of sisters, I am that kind of existence.

It cant be helped.

Good day. Prince Arnold, Prince Traugott, and Princess Christa as well. I am glad that you are safe.

I cant say that this is such a good day though. For you to arrive here so quickly must mean that you were aware of this rebellion beforehand, no? Why did you choose to only bring my sister in law here alone?

Because we would have a problem if she becomes a hostage. The Weitling house was recently in conflict with His Majesty. My apology but the Knight Commander is also a member of that house. If her sister is taken, she might consider betraying His Majesty. Therese-san did stand up against His Majesty for the sake of her younger brother after all. It would be problematic if the enemy exploited their familial bond.

Saying so, Camilla smiled thinly.

Seeing that, I cant help but frown.

I cant stomach this woman. Even Zuzan would be better in my eyes.

If you think that it will be problematic if the enemy takes hostages then dont you think that also applies to the other consorts as well?

They do not have the same worth as a hostage like Therese-san. Im sure that you are unsatisfied because I didnt take your esteemed mother with me but if I take Mitsuba who Zuzan is bearing grudges against, that will endanger Therese-san instead. This is for the sake of the Empire. Please understand.

For the Empires sake? How about you honestly say that you left them behind as a decoy for your own escape?

It seems that it can be taken that way as well. How unfortunate.

I want to punch her in the face.

I clenched my fist bearing that thought but I didnt do anything.

If I hit her here it will cause a problem. Moreover, what she said is not wrong.

That way of thinking is similar to my mothers. She left them there because they dont have much worth as hostages. That is understandable. Even with my mothers popularity among the commoners, the Emperor will only lose some credibility in case he chooses to abandon her. Compared to the possibility of Alidas betrayal, that is nothing.

I glanced at Alida.

What Camilla basically said earlier was I brought your sister here because you might betray us. That should be outrageous for Alida who values her loyalty above all else.

However, Alidas expression was cool.

Do you have nothing to say, Knight Commander?

None at all. It is natural to suspect me. My brother committed a sin while my elder sister tried to help him by asking for Her Majesty the Empresss help. It is a matter of course to doubt me, their sister as well.

I do not think that you will betray us, Knight Commander. I simply wanted to crush all the possibilities. Now, Therese-san, lets head inside.

Yes..Camilla-sama.

Camilla and Therese enter the throne room.

I gaze at her back with disgust.

Al-niisamawhat about Okaa-sama?

Finne already went out to help her. Even so, the enemy is probably pouring all their effort to capture them right now.

There are many hostage candidates in the inner palace.

The enemy will have to disperse their force to capture them all.

I am betting on Mia to be able to defeat them one by one but the fact that Camilla and Therese are here means that Zuzan will concentrate all her forces on Mother.

Theres no doubt that it will be difficult to escape them even for Mia.

Moreover, if they captured Finne, it will be my fault.

I endangered Finne, a highly valued hostage candidate because I trust her with my mothers safety.

Seriously.nothing goes as planned at all.

Will Finne and Okaa-sama be okay?

They have an escort but.I think they will not be able to get here so easily.

That must be the same for Miss Camilla too butwell, she is a snake-like woman, she probably slipped through their defense somehow. If she was aware of the rebellion in advance, she might have been observing the soldiers movement as well.

Even so, it was no coincidence that Mother was made into a decoy. Trau-niisan, please watch over the three children. I will head to pick them up through the secret passages.

Alone?

I have a pessimist strategist on my side. I should be able to avoid the danger with his help.

Thats worrying. Why dont you take someone as an escort?

We have more men guarding the throne room now. I will dispatch my subordinate to escort you, Your Highness.

Alida proposed so.

Honestly, that would be a nuisance.

It is one thing if I can have a large number of escorts but if it is only a few then they will only serve as a handicap.

After all, I can deal with almost anything by myself.

Thats why I declined.

I will refrain. I am not going out there to fight and the route I will take will not be an ordinary one either. Thats why I want you to make sure the area around the throne room is safe. I cant make a move if this place is filled with enemies after all.

But will it not be too dangerous?

It will certainly be dangerous but it would be a waste to assign someone to guard me alone. Also, it would be dangerous to disperse the force here too much. That troublesome woman is already inside after all.

I talked about Camilla.

Even if she knew of the rebellion in advance, her being here this fast is too strange.

Its not like Camilla has strong personnel ready at her side. She only has armed maids and the Imperial Guards.

She might be able to get here so early because she is in cahoot with the enemy. Thats possible isnt it.

In this situation, we have to doubt everyone. I will trust you to keep an eye on her.

.if that is the case then I will comply. Please leave this place to me, Your Highness.

Alida said so and withdrew.

Nodding to her, I sent Trau-niisan and the others into the throne room before I turned back.

However, Alida called out from behind me.

Your Highness Arnold.

.is there anything else? Knight Commander Alida.

.my brother suffered for seven days and seven nights. My father took care of him during that time and I was also with him at the end. Together with my family. That is the natural result considering what he did butit would be a lie to say that I am not angry.

Obviously. Even I, if Leo is punished because he committed a crime and punished because of itI would be angry too.

thank you for your understanding. To be honest, I cant help but think what would happen if you were not by Finne-samas side. However,.even now, you still remain at her side. That was something my younger brother couldnt let go until his death. This might only trouble Your Highness but please keep that thought in mind. If Your Highness dies and leaves Finne-sama to mourn for you, I will not know what my brother died for. Please, for the sake of my peaceplease live.

I never expected her to say that.

Nothing was clouding over her blue eyes.

That was probably her true feelings.

Such a strange person.

Dont you think that it would be better if I die?

Who will be saved by that? If it brings Finne-samas smile.then Im sure that Laurenz will be satisfied. It may only be naive thinking but, at least the person he loved will be smiling.

It was exactly because he couldnt think that way that Laurenz picked a fight with me though.

Well, if that is what she thinks then she might be saved if only a little. I have no reason to refuse.

I understand. I dont have any intention to die from the beginning though.

Please accept my sincere gratitude. I wish you good luck.

Saying so, Alida sent me off with a smile.