“Wahahaha! We have been waiting for you!”
As we left the dormitory and rode in the carriage towards the Royal Palace along the still-dark main street, Commander Drake, who had been lying in wait, called out to us.
“Um… Lord Drake, is it alright to leave the Royal Palace surrounded like this?”
“Of course! The Royal Guard is already surrounding it on all sides! We can move at any time with Prince Harold’s command!”
“I see, thank you.”
I bowed my head slightly towards Lord Drake on horseback.
“Also, you may not be able to see well in the dark, but the residents of the Royal Capital are all waiting to support Your Highness.”
“Eh…?”
At Lord Drake’s words, I hurriedly strained my eyes to look around.
Wow… it’s true. The residents are lined up at the edge of the main street. Doesn’t this defeat the purpose of choosing four in the morning…?
No, more than that, can someone explain to me why the residents know about my coup d’état?
“This coup d’état by Prince Harold must be just. Although we, the military and civil officials, and almost all the nobles agree, it is the many citizens who support the foundation of the country. As one who creates a new country, you must bear the future of these people on your shoulders.”
I was at a loss for words at Commander Drake’s serious gaze.
This coup d’état is being carried out under the guise of correcting King Aival’s misgovernment, but in truth, it’s motivated by my selfish desire to avoid the bad ending and live happily with Sandra and my Precious Things.
But… the reason Commander Drake dared to say that here is because he wants me to support this country with that much responsibility and resolve.
Anticipating that I will leave this place after the coup d’état.
“…Was that an idea from the Prime Minister or Minister Olson?”
“No, this is the consensus of all of us.”
“I see…”
While I’m happy that they have such high expectations for me, the Incompetent Rascal Prince, I can’t help but feel complicated.
Because I will definitely betray everyone’s expectations.
“Wahahaha! Let’s leave such difficult talk for after everything is over! In any case, Your Highness, please enter the castle with dignity and grandeur!”
“Ah, haha…”
In any case, it’s absolutely impossible to carry out a coup d’état like a sneak attack.
I should have just done it in the morning from the start.
Well, whatever. It’s too late to say that now.
The die has already been cast.
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“The rightful successor to the Dehauvalz Kingdom, Third Prince Harold Wel Dehauvalz, is passing through! Everyone, prepare!”
“Hah!”
Following Commander Drake, who was leading the way, our carriage followed behind.
The Guardsmen, who had formed a line in front of the Royal Palace, raised their spears high and saluted our carriage.
Moreover, they even started playing a fanfare. I think it’s extremely disturbing to the neighbors at this hour… well, I guess it’s fine.
Because.
“Hey… aren’t all the residents of the Royal Capital gathered here?”
“As expected of Lord Hal! You have so much support from the residents!”
Sandra said that with her crimson eyes shining, but a coup d’état isn’t supposed to be like this, right? It’s supposed to be done secretly so the enemy doesn’t find out, right? Right? Right!
“This can’t be helped. In carrying out this coup d’état, the civil officials such as the Prime Minister and Minister Olson have done a lot of groundwork in advance to raise Prince Harold’s recognition and approval ratings.”
“Ah…”
Commander Drake too, everyone is doing too much.
What are you going to do with my plan to quietly depose King Aival?
“Isn’t it fine? Sooner or later, Hal is really going to defeat the King.”
“It’s easy for you to say…”
I gave Caz, who was rubbing her cheek against my shoulder, a dubious look.
Oh well. I’ll just have to accept it.
“Prince Harold, good luck in battle!”
“Long live Prince Harold!”
Receiving cheers from the Guardsmen and residents, our carriage passed through the gates of the Royal Palace.
“Prince Harold, we have been waiting for you.”
The Prime Minister and Minister Olson, the heads of the civil officials, bowed respectfully and greeted us.
“Prime Minister, Minister Olson, thank you.”
I got out of the carriage with everyone and offered words of appreciation to the two.
“So, where is everyone else…?”
“Please rest assured. We evacuated everyone last night.”
“That’s good…”
Hearing those words, I breathed a sigh of relief.
I had asked the two of them to notify those working at the Royal Palace to evacuate. I didn’t want to involve unrelated people.
It’s a coup d’état, so doing that would defeat the purpose, but well, it’s too late now.
“Then in the Royal Palace…”
“Yes, only His Majesty Aival remains.”
The Prime Minister answered Cardis’ question.
Now, all that’s left is a direct confrontation with King Aival… no, with King Aival and the others… but.
“!? Hal!”
“They’re coming!”
I deployed the Jet-Black Shield Caspary and braced myself, shielding everyone behind me.
I knew it couldn’t be that simple.
“Jyaaaaaaaa!”
“Uuuuuuuuuu…”
“Hihihi…”
A giant snake coiling around the entire Royal Palace building, a jet-black wolf standing in front of the entrance and growling, and a female ghost with a gray body floating in the darkness.
The three raid bosses, the World Serpent Jormungandr, the Dark Beast Vanargand, and the Hell Saint Halifa, have appeared.
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