Chapter 293: Half-baked Revolution (8)
What she was thinking was obvious. If she wasn’t cursing me right now, then she was probably thinking as to how shameless I was.
Her face looked as if she wanted to question or say something, but when she saw Cardinal Basel and Duchess Catherine approaching, she deftly closed her mouth.
In fact, the reason why she was able to come out of her hiding place and come here was also because of my help from before.
If I hadn’t, she would still have to hide in fear of being swept away by this fire.
“Hahaha. It was a fact that even I didn’t know. Charlotte-nim seems to have been the secret contributor to this event.”
“Thanks to you. You helped a lot, Your Majesty.”
Of course, she deserved a thumbs up. I affirmed that if I had done it alone, I would never have been able to complete the revolution in such a quick time.
When she opened her mouth, I can see that her gaze had focused on me again.
“I haven’t been able to tell you, but in fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to say Charlotte is the number one contributor to this revolution. We spread the Sacred Democracy together and spared no effort in supporting both sides ways! It is said that despite having a big contribution, you give up everything for the imperial people, so it would be nice for other imperial members to be as good as Charlotte. The people would probably never have risen.”
“……”
“Hahaha. Am I right, Charlotte? It seems that our Charlotte-nim is so thrilled that she can’t talk properly. Of course, that’s understandable, since we are on the verge of completing the revolution you dreamed of. Oh! And the same goes for the nobles who follow the Second Princess. Well then, come here. In fact, you couldn’t join us in the Declaration of Support for the Civil Revolution, but all the imperial people will know that you were with us in your heart.”
I could see some nobles reading the room. Duchess Catherine and Countess Elise were also holding the hands of other nobles having conversations, while the others, who were a little nervous at first, began to settle down.
They had already figured out which one here was the popular one.
‘That’s right.’
Those who really sympathized with Charlotte’s will were still with her, but those who were acting for their personal gain already had their switch posture button pressed. She kept rubbing her lips as if she had something to say, but in this friendly atmosphere, causing a quibble would be hard.
She probably cared more about the nobles behind her rather than herself.
She understood that the imperial people would judge not only her, but also the nobles with her if I were to say one word.
“Hahaha. You can laugh. Charlotte-nim, although some blood was spilled, it is still a victory for the people.”
I didn’t intend to get under her skin, but her fists trembled once again as if she didn’t like the way I talked. When I quietly asked for a handshake, she held my hand tightly.
‘Ouch, it hurts.’
It was fun as it seemed to represent her feelings.
“Hahaha. I didn’t know that Honorary Cardinal Lee Kiyoung would be close to Charlotte-nim…”
“We’re not that close, Cardinal Basel. We were connected as we were running toward the same goal. Charlotte-nim also has a special regard for the Goddess.”
“I know that well! Charlotte-nim made a very big decision. It would have been a hard decision…”
“Isn’t that proof that she is thinking about the imperial people and the Goddess? Haha. Well, well. Come this way. I will escort you. You might see angry people… so you will probably be safe with me. Charlotte-nim.”
“… …”
“You don’t have to be so grateful, Princess. You don’t have to think of this as a consideration. The things Charlotte-nim has done for me are the real consideration.”
Seeing that she couldn’t even speak a word, it was no wonder that I felt a gratifying feeling. In fact, she looked as if she wanted to punch my smiling face, but she was now thoroughly in a weak position.
Perhaps she was thinking about what my intention was. To be precise, it was natural that she had her doubts about why I was keeping her alive, and although we had been working together so far, it was clear that Charlotte and I had started taking a different route through this revolution.
For me, I no longer need Charlotte. Since she didn’t know about Kim Hyunsung’s request, she would be busy trying to use her head by now.
‘Okay. Why would I want to keep you alive?’
No matter how much I tried, all that would come as an explanation would be about clearing up and fixing up after the revolution. However, many people can do that besides her.
‘No. I guess not.’
Since most of the nobles were dead, a person who could quickly clear up the confusion was also needed. Some can be said to be the Civil Revolutionary Corps executives along with Oscar, but there was no way that those who did not know about business could move a country properly.
‘I should move the nobles of Charlotte’s camp together.’
That was right.
‘I did a good job of saving her.’
It was only because of Kim Hyunsung’s request that I saved Charlotte, but at this point, I started to think that it had been the right choice. I could also imagine the imperial family giving back sovereignty to the imperial people, so Charlotte’s existence was a stroke of genius, no matter what I were to think about it.
While pondering many things, screams could still be heard—screams of those who could be said to be mostly from enemies.
I didn’t feel anything, but she seemed to be in pain upon hearing it.
“Oh. Look at the Goddess’ mirror over there! Honorary Cardinal Lee Kiyoung. It seems that the evil Emperor and the First Princess, who knows only luxury, were finally captured by the crowd following the Goddess. Tsk, tsk. So clueless. Clueless! How can the Emperor, who is said to rule a country, run away, abandoning those who protect him? Tsk. Isn’t that right, Duchess Catherine?”
“Yes, Cardinal Basel. The people of the imperial family were always self-involved. Oh. Don’t misunderstand. I didn’t say it with Charlotte-nim in mind.”
Just in time, I could see, in the mirror of the Goddess, the Civil Revolutionary corps handling the Emperor and his people.
Seeing that Charlia’s condition was quite good, it seemed that Jung Hayan had been a step late. However, she still screamed the same way as before.
-Charlotte… Charlotte, this dirty bitch! Everything is your fault. Everything!
-…
-Let go of me! Let go of me! I am a Princess of the Empire! How dare you… You bastards!
-…
-I told you to let go of me!
Of course, the eastern nobles were looking at the Goddess’ mirror coldly. They were still thinking about her pouring hot tea on Marlin Young-ae.
‘They are also very scary people.’
Fortunately, we were on the same side. Anyway, starting with Charlia in the video, I felt that the crowd’s shouts were getting louder, drowning out her screaming.
The scene of the existing vested rights being dragged down by the revolutionary group was enough to be considered a spectacle. As anyone could see, this time was the victory of the Civil Revolutionary Group.
The remaining insurgents were quickly cleared up, and more and more people were choosing to surrender with white flags, or were throwing away their weapons.
“It is the people’s victory!”
“It is the victory of the Empire! It is the victory of our Civil Revolutionary Corps!”
“Blessed be the Goddess Benigore!”
On the other hand, cheers popped out from everywhere.
“That damn bitch!”
“We must cut the throat of the filthy Goddess’ traitors right now!”
“Kill it! Kill it!”
Those who wished for blood once more screamed in madness. Some people were shedding tears at the thrilling victory, and some were praying to the Goddess.
Anyone could see that this situation was fun. The Goddess’ mirror once again showed Oscar.
As I had chosen her as the next leader, her promotion was not an option but a must. Oscar’s appearance still looked sublime.
It was certainly beautiful to see her commanding a revolutionary group with a flag raised to a sacred democracy, leaving many wounds behind.
‘Phew… I chose her well.’
I originally thought it would be good to use her as a scapegoat, but she was more than I had ever imagined.
In an instant, a voice burst from Oscar, staring straightly at the camera.
-Surrender! The imperial people who are still resisting their interests on the opposite side of Goddess Benigore, throw away your weapons! It is pointless to spill blood anymore. This is the victory of the imperial people.
The cheers burst out in response.
-Yeah. That’s right. It is the victory of the imperialists, the civil revolutionaries, and the people!
‘Good, good.’
-It is a victory that has been wrought by your blood. It’s the Goddess’ victory!
‘Very good!’
-But, everyone, this victory was not achieved by our own strength alone.
‘Of course, of course, you should.’
– All the foreigners who support our Civil Revolutionaries, and all the Eight Seats of the Empire who are at the center of them, and some of the nobles who have supported the Civil Revolutionary Corps are also entitled to enjoy today’s victory.
‘Right! That’s it!’
-Cardinal Basel of the Holy sector and Charlotte, who made great decisions for the Empire, are also good enough to be the leading roles in today’s victory.
‘You speak well! Alice!’
-Those in the Civil Revolutionary Corps who have joined us from the beginning to the end also deserve to be here!
‘That’s right.’
Now was the time to head out. No wonder there was pride in the faces of those who are here. The civil revolutionaries who were with us started shouting our name. Oscar’s proper incitement and support have paid off.
“Honorary Cardinal, now…”
“Ohh. I think we can go up together. Oh, before that, since many people are watching, it would be better to tear off your clothes and put a little dirt on them. Shouldn’t we leave the impression that we fought together? By nature, the public always cheers for this.”
“Oh, right. Lee Kiyoung is right. Certainly, it would look a little weird if our clothes were too clean.”
“Well, well. I will help you all. Oh! Charlotte-nim, come here, too. Originally, in these things, it is more important to give a show. Hahahaha.”
As I started to help, everyone here begun to transform, looking like we had all been in a fierce battle together.
The cheers didn’t stop even when we appeared to the public, going up to the place where Oscar was.
Anyone could see that this was the imperial people’s perfect victory. However, the number of people who can climb on the platform was limited.
The executives of the Civil Revolutionary Corps, whom I picked and selected, and our nobles who had chosen well which side to get on were the only ones who could. The foreigners and some of the Holy sector were greeting each other. Some people might think that something was weird, but what about it?
This kind of revolution naturally flowed in the direction the media wanted.
“Puhahahahaha! This is our victory, imperial people!!”