"I heard that, Minister Honest, you even got the Empire's entire Assassination Unit killed. What right do you have to blame Minister Rita?" Without waiting for Minister Honest to speak, Durandal stepped directly in front of Rita, shielding her behind her back. Her presence was overwhelming as she coldly stared at Minister Honest.
Rita was the only one she was allowed to bully. Since when did anyone else get to point fingers at Rita?
So this is the feeling...
At that moment, Esdeath watched Durandal and Rita from the side, her eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Not long ago, Esdeath had begun to feel that fighting alone was a little boring. After all, she was a woman too, and she suddenly wanted to experience... the feeling of being in love.
Love was supposed to be between a man and a woman, but... the feeling between Rita and Durandal now seemed rather wonderful as well...
"Of course I didn't mean that. What we should be discussing now is the Revolutionary Army alliance's imminent attack on the Imperial Capital. So many provincial governors have been bought over by them. I believe they will arrive here before long—perhaps in a few months, perhaps in less than one. The situation is extremely urgent."
Seeing Durandal step forward to speak for Rita, Minister Honest felt somewhat frustrated. He could only take a step back and shift the topic to the Revolutionary Army alliance's forces.
"So soon? Then... then what should we do? I don't want the Empire to be destroyed in my hands! That... that would be far too unfilial!" The young Emperor, who had been watching the commotion from his throne, immediately rose to his feet upon hearing this. Gripping his scepter tightly with both hands, he looked down at his ministers with