The Empror's Trap-Chapter 72: Ch - The Imperial Rescue II

Pluvia remained silent for a moment.

She seemed unwilling to make such a decision, but the current situation forced her to do so.

The news had already spread - no matter how the court announced it externally, this uprising could not be concealed. What the Fifth Prince had done brought their conflict out into the open.

The common people had now witnessed this uprising firsthand, which meant the internal chaos within the royal family could no longer be hidden.

It should be noted that Yunis had many acquaintances in Luminara. His leading troops to attack Luminara was essentially open rebellion in the eyes of the people. If he wasn’t publicly executed, it would indeed be difficult to explain to the world.

But he was still her brother, and a full brother at that - born from the same mother. To say there was no affection would be nonsense.

"Let me think about it carefully," she said.

Seeing Pluvia in this state, Kenji shook his head helplessly:

"Your Majesty, Prince Yunis must now die before the people of Camelot. Not only must he die before the people, but his death must satisfy them. Otherwise, Your Majesty, the subjects of Camelot may not accept your decision."

When he said this, he was truly considering Camelot’s future. Currently, Camelot needed Pluvia to establish sufficient authority, and while this rebellion was certainly a blow to her, if handled properly, it could also be a good strategy to take the opportunity to enhance her prestige.

In many commoners’ eyes, rebels deserved only death, because these traitors were attempting to overturn Camelot’s existing order. For most civilians, Camelot provided them with a relatively stable living environment, so those who tried to disrupt this environment were thorns in their sides - they could hardly expect a good end.

Since that was the case, it would be better to let Pluvia capture Yunis and execute him before the people of Camelot. In Kenji’s view, this was the most appropriate propaganda.

However, Pluvia was still human.

Dealing a death blow to her own brother was already difficult enough, let alone publicly executing him. This was undoubtedly torturing her psyche.

"Kenji, I understand," Pluvia took a deep breath, looking at the assembled ministers. "This matter has already exceeded my control."

It’s precisely because I was worried it would exceed your control that I notified the troops outside the city in advance, Kenji thought to himself.

When Pluvia had summoned the other party for questioning, he had already arranged for people to go to the nearest military garrisons outside the city, having them quickly mobilize troops. However, before most could formally mobilize, Prince Yunis had already rebelled.

He had originally advised Pluvia to guard against her brother in advance, since Yunis certainly wouldn’t be content to just accept defeat like this. But clearly, facing her own brother, Pluvia had underestimated the threat - or rather, shown leniency.

"Your subject has a solution," Kenji said. "Since Prince Yunis has now raised a rebellion and personally led troops into battle, it would be natural for him to die on the battlefield."

"Your Majesty, if you command it, your subject can immediately dispatch soldiers to pursue him and deal with him before Your Majesty’s eyes. Externally, we can announce that Prince Yunis died on the battlefield of his rebellion. This would also serve as an explanation to the people."

After all, now that he had troops under his command, it was about time to do something proper - he couldn’t just keep pulling back and forth with her forever.

Pluvia thought for a moment, then nodded.

This was the only way - she understood the current situation. At this point, Yunis had no justification to continue living.

"Kenji, I command you to deploy all available forces to first deal with the remaining rebels, then quickly bring Yunis before me, whereupon he will be dealt with according to law."

"As you wish."

Kenji spoke, then showed a slightly troubled expression: "However, Your Majesty, these troops under my command are borrowed. I request Your Majesty’s patience while I gather forces, after which we will begin the counterattack."

Kenji’s meaning was: you see, although I now control the Red Kite Army, I still remember these troops don’t belong to me, and I can distinguish what I should and shouldn’t do.

He naturally wanted to incorporate the Red Kite Army under his own control, but the Red Kite Army wasn’t so easy to command - he had only infiltrated some command authority, and it would still be somewhat difficult to truly seize this Red Kite Army camp.

Take it slowly - after all, the soldiers were still very convinced by their old general. Trying to take over a camp all at once wasn’t simple. Of course, as Grand Marshal, he had the ability to forcibly mobilize troops. But doing so would make him appear too hasty.

So it was better to express his reasonableness to Pluvia.

However, Pluvia interpreted it differently.

What, you mean you want this Red Kite Army camp, and you won’t move without it?

Well I’m not giving it to you!

"When will the Grand Marshal’s troops arrive?"

"Your Majesty, my troops have been rushing toward the capital since the rebellion began. They should arrive soon, though I’m not sure if these forces will be sufficient..."

Kenji said.

"How many men?"

"Your subject doesn’t know. I only summoned nearby forces - as for how many can come..."

"Your Majesty!"

In the court, an Imperial Guard rushed into the great hall.

"What is it?" Seeing his panic, Pluvia asked with confusion.

"Your Majesty, large numbers of armed rioters have suddenly appeared in the city! They seem to be connected to the rebels in the city and are now trying to break through our defensive lines!"

"What!?"

General Tie beside Pluvia immediately became angry. The defensive lines protecting the palace were arranged by his most trusted subordinates, and now they were suddenly being attacked by a group of rioters!?

Although rioters were just rioters, without sufficient individual quality it would be very difficult to break through the Imperial Guard’s defense, but who could guarantee they were just coming to charge the lines?

"Immediately contract the defensive lines inward, concentrate forces to resist! Have the Ninth Squad retreat to the rear, withdraw to the side and rear, provide alternating cover, delay the enemy’s advance in echelons..."

"No, the Ninth Squad stays put. The palace’s defensive lines will not make any adjustments," Kenji suddenly spoke up.

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"Grand Marshal, what are you doing!?"

General Tie was anxious and agitated.

If something went wrong with the defensive lines and those rioters brought the rebels into the imperial city, then he would never be able to face Her Majesty again!

"What am I doing?" Kenji looked at him and asked in return, "General Tie, are you the Grand Marshal, or am I?"

"..." General Tie said nothing.

Indeed, what the other party said was correct - he was the Grand Marshal, military matters were his responsibility...

Instead, he had almost forgotten during this time that Kenji was originally the military’s highest commander...