Idle game leads to another world.

Chapter 44 A Flag

The princess seemed to be in good spirits and was not defeated by the setback of the capture of the royal capital.

Wendy felt relieved upon seeing this, bowed her head and said:

"Your Highness, I'm so glad you're safe."

"Wendy, long time no see. Since the last big celebration."

"That's right, Your Highness. It's been four years."

Wendy's family was also a feudal noble family, and they were generally not allowed to go to the capital without special circumstances. So the last time they met was four years ago during the National Day of the Demon Kingdom of Avarus.

Having Wendy sit down opposite the sofa, her housekeeper Reina put down her backpack and quietly stood behind her master.

"I didn't expect you to be the first one to find me. I thought it would be pursuers."

"I heard that after leaving the capital, Your Highness headed north and then lost track. I guess you most likely came to the Leon territory."

At this time, Zora, who was standing behind Princess Viola, asked:
"How did you get here? The canyon road has been blown up."

"Well, it's completely destroyed. Baggage and supplies can't get in at all. But if you're careful, a single person with light equipment can still find a way through the rocks."

He is very enthusiastic towards Viola, but rather cold towards Zora.

This is because Wendy is very jealous of Zora. She should have been one of the knights of the royal guard, but she has no talent in martial arts.

"Is the Marquis all right?"

"My grandfather passed away recently, and now Qihang City is managed by my father."

Viola said with some disappointment:

"That's it..."

Wendy's grandfather, Marquis Thor, is the best general in the Demon Kingdom of Avarus and is loyal to the royal family. Any lord might surrender, but Viola knows that he will not bow his head.

If you think about it carefully, Marquis Tor is almost ninety years old now. Considering the local health standards, it would not be surprising if he passed away at any time at such an old age.

"Your Highness, there are still many people in the kingdom who are resisting, but there is no royal family to lead them. I came to you in the hope that you can lead us to drive out the invaders as soon as possible."

"I know, but not now."

Wendy showed a puzzled expression:
"why?"

"Because I still have things to finish here and I can't leave."

"Your Highness."

Wendy emphasized her tone:
"I came here this time to bring good news and bad news. You just heard the good news, the kingdom has not fallen, and some people are still fighting, but this is also bad news. Many nobles will not surrender to the enemy, but the people may not."

she says:

"In order to resist the invasion, local lords had to impose heavy taxes to maintain military strength. At first, the people were willing to contribute because of their patriotic enthusiasm, but soon, when they found that the war would not end in a short time, war-weariness would spread. They even felt that since they were all in power, it didn't matter who the noble lord was."

This is an objective fact before us. It will take a long time for the Four-Nation Alliance to completely annex the Avarus Demon Kingdom. If the Avarus Demon Kingdom wants to maintain its independence, it will have to fight with them.

The four-nation coalition has already looted the richest capital of the Demon Kingdom of Avarus. Their military expenditure is far less tight than that of the lords who are still resisting in various places. It is no exaggeration to say that we can afford it.

The right time, the right place and the right people. The first two are not easy to get together, so the right people becomes the most important point.

Even if the capital was captured, the kingdom would not perish, but if it completely lost the support of the people, the Demon Kingdom of Avarus would truly be lost in history.

"Common people do not care about the honor of nobles. Although they love their country, it cannot be compared with food, clothing, shelter and transportation."

Wendy waved her cane:
"There is no need to blame them. For the people, staying alive is the most important thing."

Wendy seems to be outspoken, but after all, she is the granddaughter of the best general in the kingdom, and she has a very thorough understanding of the situation.

"Your Highness, you have to stand up and unite the resistance forces in various places. Only in this way can we have a chance to expel the invaders in a short time." "I understand, but I still answer the same way. I have unfinished work here and cannot leave."

Wendy saw it very clearly. As a princess who received elite education, didn’t Viola know?
Of course she knew. When she led her troops to escape from the royal capital, she had already anticipated what might happen in the future.

"I don't understand, Your Highness, do you have anything that can compare to the country?"

"I don't leave precisely for the sake of the country."

Viola explained:

"I originally came to the Earldom of Leon, just to temporarily station there so that the soldiers could have some time to rest, and then head to Sailing City to find your grandfather, Marquis Thor."

"Then why haven't you taken any action yet? Is it because there are too many wounded?"

"No, it's because I received divine revelation from the Demon Lord here."

"The Devil God? I just saw someone preaching in the square. Does He really exist?"

"I had my doubts before, but when I saw the miracle with my own eyes, I knew that the Lord was watching me."

Wendy roughly explained what had happened during this period, frowned, and thought:
"I heard that there are priests of other gods in the occupied areas, using religion to appease the occupied people. If the faith of the Demon King God can spread, we can fight against them. But you don't have to be here."

There are only more than 10,000 people in the Leon territory, and even if the surrounding villages are included, the number of residents is still quite small.

"If you come back to Qihang City with me, I believe the Demon King will be happy. There are many people who can accept faith there."

"But Qihang City is under attack now, am I right?"

Viola knew that the Four-Nation Alliance would not let go of Qihang City, an important northern shipping hub.

"War will affect your Majesty's faith."

"Then let the Lord help. Once a miracle is performed, it will be easier."

Wendy believed Viola's words, but she did not believe the Demon King. Her analysis was purely rational.

"No, Your Majesty is the one we should follow, not a convenient tool. We will pray for Your Majesty's guidance and help, but we cannot expect God to solve everything."

Seeing that Wendy disagreed, Viola tried to persuade her from another angle:
"Besides, I want to build Leon Territory into a base for counterattack. I didn't say I want to hide here forever."

"Indeed, the terrain here is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If it is used as a rear base, it is indeed very safe. If the news of your presence here spreads, it will have the same effect as going to Qihang City."

This reason barely convinced Wendy, but she added:
"Will the local lord have any objections? If he is dissatisfied, I will go to him to complain."

Zola explained:
"Lord Leon was hanged outside the North Gate because he tried to assassinate Your Highness not long ago."

"..."

Assassinating a royal family is of course a serious crime. The law requires that the mastermind's body be hung in the wild after being hanged and not be taken down until the body turns into bones.

"It was thanks to the oracle of the Lord that I was able to see through the Lord's conspiracy."

Viola felt very proud when she talked about this.

"I know you may not agree, but that's okay. If you can get the Lord's blessing, you will find that He is a powerful, wise, and merciful God."

Wendy really didn't believe this at all. Although she knew that God existed, God's actions were all purposeful and he would not help a princess in distress for no reason.

But Wendy didn't know what to say when she saw Viola was so obsessed.

"So, Wendy, do you want to stay and help me, or return to Departure City?"

"Of course I'll stay."

Wendy stood up, slightly opened the hem of her skirt, bowed her head and said:
"Wendy Pat Thor is willing to swear allegiance to Princess Viola Avarus until the last drop of my blood is shed."

(End of this chapter)