Ayako stared blankly at the scene, her eyes shining as though she had been dazzled by the sight of ruler and subjects united as one.
"I declare you innocent, and therefore you are innocent. This matter need not be mentioned again. Master and Chaldea's reinforcements have already arrived, and Camelot's predicament will naturally be resolved. There is no longer any need to station so many soldiers on the walls."
Artoria looked toward Agravain and gave her order in a grave voice:
"Sir Agravain, transfer two hundred soldiers from the People's Army to maintain order in the refugee settlement. Thoroughly investigate the crimes of these villains and deal with them according to the law. I wish to see a peaceful and stable settlement."
"Your servant obeys!"
"Long live King Arthur! Long live King Arthur!!"
Many among the refugees began loudly praising King Arthur's achievements. Over the past two weeks, they had suffered enough at the hands of these parasites. Never had they longed so desperately for a stable environment, so when they learned that someone would come to maintain order, they were naturally overjoyed.
In contrast to the refugees' cheers, quite a few Knights of the Round Table wore troubled expressions.
After their defeat some time ago, the Knights of the Round Table and the Holy City People's Army had suffered severe losses. Many knights had died on the battlefield. Although fresh recruits had been brought in promptly, they still lacked manpower against the allied forces of Egypt, Greece, and Queen Medb.
Higashino Kanade noticed their concern and stepped forward, declaring loudly:
"I know what you're worried about, but there's no need to worry now, because I'm here! I alone am an army of thousands! I'll make up for the lost manpower!"
The Knights of the Round Table revealed astonished expressions,