Chapter 19 - Military Drills

Shocking news came to the Flora Kingdom troops. The letter that came directly with the emblem of the Duke Flora family gave the order to return the royal troops who swore loyalty to the King and Queen of the Flora Kingdom to the capital.

 Of course, the order became a commotion for the royal troops on duty. Several uncertain rumors immediately spread among the royal troops.

 Rumors of Duke Flora's betrayal would occur and this was their first step to stand independently. However, not many believed the rumors. Some citizens who sided with Duke Flora were happy with this decision and supported Duke Flora in taking care of his territory without royal interference.

 Meanwhile, Karl and Chiyuki were relaxing while watching the training process of the children they had adopted.

 "Onii-sama ..."

 "Hmmm?" Karl turned his gaze and looked at Chiyuki.

 "I also want something like that .." Chiyuki's gaze was filled with hope. The object in question was a vehicle with the code name Remi-class.

 "Eh, we already have that thing and it seems like Father is addicted to using it."

 "Eh??" Chiyuki was surprised to hear that. Her happy smile could be seen. It was a sweet, harmless smile.

 "Does Father's Remi-class have such complete weapons?" Chiyuki asked.

 "There's nothing different from this one, it's just… the equipment is a little more than the ones those kids use."

 "Waaaaah!!! Can I try it?" Chiyuki asked with a shining look in her eyes.

 Karl understood that look, and a bad feeling began to move closer to Karl's body. As if having a vision of the future, Karl tried to suppress his sweet little sister's desire.

 "It's currently under repair, later after the repair is finished. What do you want to do?" Karl asked.

 "Of course, to try the weapon!" Chiyuki answered quickly.

 Karl's feelings got worse after hearing that.

 "And… where do you want to try it?" Karl continued.

 "Of course, to hunt those annoying bandits, has Onii-sama ever heard of the nickname Bloody Night Bandit?"

 "Eh, what's that?"

 "That's the nickname of the bandits that have been active lately, it seems like they were just formed after the bandits that Onii-sama defeated ended. It seems like the remnants of that group formed a new identity to call themselves."

 "More idiots this time."

 "I don't know, usually bandits wear makeshift clothes, right? But this time they're wearing thick, bright red armor."

 "Sounds like a bunch of idiots to me."

 "Ahahaha! Onii-sama is so funny. Well, these guys are idiots but have great fighting talent. Is Onii-sama interested in recruiting them?"

 "Why should I recruit such suspicious guys? I'd rather kill them than employ them."

 "Fufu~ as expected of Onii-sama. I heard they focus on attacking small villages and taking girls to take with them."

 "Ugh, how inelegant."

 "For that matter, why don't we test these kids to hunt these bandits?"

 A brilliant idea came out of Chiyuki's mouth.

 "They're still too stupid to read the situation, but it's worth a try."

 "Then, I'll tell them my plan, Onii-sama just wait here."

 After Chiyuki said that sentence, Karl's body suddenly felt goosebumps and his bad feeling grew even worse. It would have been better if his sister had calmed down a bit because she was sick but suddenly Chiyuki became healthy in one nap.

 "These bandits.."

 "Well.. may your souls rest in peace," said Karl.

 [...]

 A small bird came into Duke Flora's work tent, the bird brought a small letter that was lying on its feet. Duke Flora who was busy taking care of her work suddenly stopped and read the small letter.

 A small laugh came out of her mouth.

 "Hahaha! I didn't expect this situation to be interesting," she said in happy tone.

 The size of the letter was indeed small, but the contents inside were big information about what was happening.

 "It seems, they have moved into our trap. Sebastian!" Duke Flora called his a loyal servant. Without waiting long, Sebastian who was standing at the entrance answered his master's call.

 Seeing Sebastian enter, Duke Flora then gave him an order to prepare a snack for Karl.

 "Call Karl here and prepare some snacks, we will be busy until lunchtime" ordered Duke Flora.

 Hearing his master's order, Sebastian immediately got to work.

 Without waiting long, Karl entered his father's work tent.

 "Something big is happening, right?" asked Karl.

 "Whose fault do you think this is?" replied Duke Flora casually.

 "Well, their minds are indeed narrow but their greed is greater and that is commendable."

 "Are you making fun of them? They don't even know they are being made fun of."

 "What are they going to do? Send a small leader with 10,000 troops to fight us?" Karl joked.

 "Well, maybe more than that or close to it. Do we have anything to fight them with?"

 "Of course we do, Remi-class can shine against them. As long as they are stupid and only rely on numbers to attack us. With a little pressure, five Remi-class are enough to dominate the battlefield."

 "Are you sure you want to use those kids?"

 "Of course, why would we bring them if we don't use them?"

 "You know Karl, sometimes you look at other people like objects that you can easily toy with. Now I'm thinking, are you going to toying them with an army that might number 10,000?"

 "Er.. is it wrong if there are casualties in war?"

 "…"

 "…"

 "Okay, I give up! Just think of those 10,000 troops as a small sacrifice. Now, how are we going to get through the possible trial with our treason charges?"

 "Why should we be afraid, in the end, at that trial, we will open a new page about the original traitors of this kingdom. Well, even if we are no longer nobles… we are ready for it."

 "It seems like your preparations are thorough."

 "Of course."

 "By the way, where did Chiyuki go? I haven't seen her since earlier."

 "Ah, she seems to be having fun with the kids and will be back this afternoon."

 "Eh, I just found out she left."

 "Well, she has been gone since yesterday, Dad. Try to be sensitive to the condition of this harmonious family."

 "Did you just make fun of me?"

 "…"

 "…"

 "Kuh! My heart is a little broken. Why did I become such a fool father?"

 "…"

 "Hey! Don't just stay silent! Accompany your melancholic father."

 "Well, rather than wasting my energy on that. I'd rather save it to hold back my shock when Chiyuki returns,"

 "What's wrong with Chiyuki?"

 "Well, you'll know after she returns."

 Right after that, a convoy of Remi-class vehicles arrived in sequence. In the last vehicle, there were bandits tied up in an unclothed position and their necks wrapped in thick ropes.

 Duke Flora who accidentally witnessed this incident was shocked and fainted instantly.

 "Haaah~ luckily I was prepared for this," Karl said in relief.

 "Father, you need to understand a little about Chiyuki's special way of thinking."

 "There's no way she cares about 10,000 victims or the suffering of other humans as long as it feels fun in her eyes."

 "For that reason, 10,000 victims are not the main problem for this small family."

 Karl walked out to greet Chiyuki's return who was flooded with a happy smile on her face.

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