Cornelia smiled brightly.
Her imperial brother would never know what he was about to face.
Upon receiving Cornelia's declaration that she would meet them in battle.
The entire Britannian army was greatly heartened.
Although Cornelia's army had won battle after battle lately.
Almost everyone believed that this warrior queen had used some sort of trick.
On an open battlefield, however, their Britannian army feared no one.
Not even this former princess.
"I still can't believe Cornelia and Euphemia actually betrayed the Empire."
"Whatever their reasons, we'll find out once we capture them."
"We've mobilized most of the Empire's forces for this battle. Even all of us Knights of the Round Table have been deployed. Victory is assured."
"To be honest, I don't want to fight Cornelia."
"Nonette, we know you were Cornelia's senior at school, but this is war. You mustn't let sentiment get in the way."
"Shut up. I don't need you telling me what to do."
"What did you say?"
In an instant, the reasonably peaceful atmosphere became charged with hostility.
Such were the Knights of the Round Table.
Every one of them was a veteran of countless battles, a knight capable of fighting a hundred opponents alone.
But their formidable strength also came with strong personalities.
"Everyone, calm down. If you're angry, take it out on the enemy."
Just then, a genial voice rang out.
A handsome blond man walked in.
Schneizel el Britannia.
The Empire's Second Prince.
He was also the man every imperial subject considered the most suitable heir to the throne.
At his arrival, some of them exchanged glares, but no further conflict erupted.
Schneizel sat in the commander's seat and said, "Relay my orders. Mobilize the entire army and prepare to engage the rebels according to our original plan."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
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