Assigned to the room unexpectedly comfortable.

Although it is not very spacious, it is carefully cleaned until it is spotless, and even if you wear white gloves, you will not get dirty. There is a windowless toilet and shower room on the side, which is considered to take care of personal privacy.

A steel bed, table and chair fixed to the floor, wooden utensils, cushions to prevent self-harm, peepholes and windows embedded in the iron fence - this is a great example of the care that went into designing this cell, which maximized the function of imprisonment and was also cleverly draped in a cloak of tenderness to prevent the prisoners from committing suicide due to stress.

Really thoughtful.

Minerva made a cold assessment in her heart, and sat back in her chair and continued to close her eyes.

By the time the effects of the drugs had subsided and he had regained consciousness, the restraints had been removed and replaced by a "forbidden collar" around his neck, a torture instrument used to rob the criminal magician of his magic, and then imprisoned in a solitary cell reserved for felons.

No crying, no tantrums, Minerva sat peacefully in the room.

It is more important to calm down and grasp the situation than to vent useless feelings, or to accept the situation silently - the elite education she has received since childhood is bearing fruit, and the girl is trying to sort out the clues from the chaotic events in her mind.

Because he had so little information in his hands, he was in a coma all the time, and he didn't know what happened after he was taken out of the cabin. Such as the identity of the kidnappers, Michelle's relationship with them, what exactly is this place, how much time has passed since he fell into a coma. What happened -- this vital information was completely out of reach, and it was a waste of effort to sort out something in the face of a blank smear.

The only thing they know at the moment is that they are still valuable to them, and it is worth them to kidnap themselves at the expense of being the enemy of a big country and a super chaebol. So, at least for now, life safety can be guaranteed.

There was a "knock" of footsteps from far and near, judging from the footsteps of at least three people, the footsteps stopped in front of the door, and the sound of pulling the peep window and returning to its place came from behind. Then there was a series of eerie metal thumps through the door. Pierced on Minerva's back.

After the lock clicked, the cell door was moved open with a bang, and two people walked in.

"Your Highness. ”

A very familiar female voice, but extremely unfamiliar due to the lack of ups and downs and respect, came. His back stiffened slightly. Minerva turned her head slowly.

"Michel ......"

Staring into a dark blue mage robe. Shedding the disguise of resignation, the "former" maid reveals a calm and resolute attitude, Minerva mutters the other party's name. Then there was silence again.

There is nothing to say, the high-ranking princess has become a prisoner, and the inconspicuous maid holds the life and death of her former master in her hands - after such a complete change of position, it seems embarrassing and redundant to say anything.

His gaze moved away from the solemn maiden magician, and the male who entered the field of vision came into view, and after seeing the face that had gone through vicissitudes, Minerva, who had been calm, suddenly became short of breath.

"General Frank Hammer......!!"

"Thanks to His Highness, he can still remember the old man, but the old man is no longer a general, so there is no need to be called 'general'. ”

The head of the Knights of the Golden Fleece bowed slightly, and his humble and rock-solid figure almost overwhelmed Minerva.

"Why...... This is...... What's going on?"

The mask of composure that had been maintained suddenly cracked, and the true faces of shock, bewilderment, and disbelief were revealed.

Although not as famous as the Golden Hen Knights of the past, the Knights of the Golden Fleece are also a prestigious and powerful ace force. In addition, his loyalty to the country is even more profound than faith.

For the motherland, they threw their heads and blood again and again, more important than life, the safety and honor of Charlemagne, the motherland, they are proud to be able to protect the motherland, Charlemagne's people also regard them as warriors to protect the country, love and respect them from the bottom of their hearts.

Such a glorious army has committed crimes that amount to rebellion.

The feeling of collapse began to permeate her body, and Minerva clenched her fists, letting her nails pierce her skin, barely holding on to the pain.

If it had been some other force, such as a sinister consortium or a foreign power, had carried out the kidnapping, it was intended to blackmail Charlemagne into agreeing to something. Then although it will feel humiliating, Minerva will not be so gaffe. Knights of the Golden Fleece......

If even one of the trump card troops considered to be the most loyal to the country and the royal family chose to betray, what could the country rely on? the royal army and navy, the private army of the nobles, the newly formed Titans, or the armed forces of the consortium?

"Why ......"

I can only repeat this question again and again, as if I had a nightmare.

"Your Highness, this is for the sake of justice, for the sake of the warriors who gave their lives for the country without the respect they deserved, and for their bereaved families. ”

Slightly bowed, expounded in a formal and respectful manner, the calm tone and voice seemed to be talking about things that had nothing to do with him, without any emotion, and if he tasted it carefully, he could still detect a trace of fatigue and exhaustion.

"The Knights of the Golden Fleece have always carried out all kinds of dangerous missions on the northern front, and as soldiers, it is our duty, and even if a soldier dies because of it, it is their fate. But...... Your Highness, in the mire of war with no end in sight, was sent to the death to carry out the mission, and was finally abandoned by the country, unable to be recognized. After they shed their blood on the battlefield, their families received nothing but lies, no compensation, tears shed in hunger and poverty -- is this the reward that those who have sacrificed their lives for the motherland deserve? I have endured these things almost all my life, and now I must stop. ”

There was no change in the resolute face, and there was a suppressed cold anger in the statement that did not change the speed or tone of the voice, and Minerva clenched his fists that were about to tremble.

"Your Highness, what the old man said is the truth. ”

Sincere words mixed with real weight pressed against Minerva's shoulders, staring into those eyes full of guilt, remorse, and persistence, and the fist on his knees shrank.

She knew very well that what Hammer said was most likely true.

War Minister Tyrier -- "Corruption," "Party strife," "Philistine and Obsessed with Officials," "Great Success," and "Meritorious Service."

The aristocracy, which was already quite inclined to do so, positioned the Minister of War in this way, and one can imagine what kind of character he was.

Snatching the credit of his subordinates, blaming others for his failures, and embezzling the pensions and salaries of the bereaved families of servicemen who died in the war -- it was as natural as breathing for the War Minister, who could be said to have embodied the word "corruption." If what Hammer said was true, then if you think about it, the Secretary of War did do it.

"But—"

Summoning up her courage, the princess raised her head and retorted.

"If it is really as you say, there is such an injustice, you can completely appeal, and with your status and merit, you will definitely be able to ......"

"Your Highness, the old man has already tried, I have tried all kinds of means, and even appealed directly to His Majesty the King. But who cares about the suffering of the soldiers? All they care about is how to cooperate with V.E. to profit from the war and fill their purses with blood-stained gold coins!"

Unable to contain his anger any longer, Hammer, who had been calm, roared. (To be continued......)

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