A soldier brought information into Elisa's room, as usual, he wore a weary expression due to the urgent news he had to deliver.His face was covered in sweat, interspersed with heavy breaths, and it took a moment before he could compose himself."I apologize for disturbing your time. I have come here to deliver news from General Garlan," he said."General Garlan..." Jennie quickly moved to take the scroll from the man's hand and handed it to Elisa.Elisa had actually intended to read it when the room was empty, but as a queen, she couldn't use an excuse like that.As she read it, the information about Garlan's victory in taking control of the Notera region was clear. There were no major problems, and Garlan mentioned that his troops would move to the next region."As usual, he will do everything he can! But, this is his norm! Inform Giomor to take action on this matter immediately!"Everyone had their own duties. Garlan and Endra were the spearheads for Switean, while Giomor was the t
After waiting for a while, of the four remaining seats, only two people occupied them.There was no more time, the room would become increasingly filled with oppressive air. It seemed the officers there were not too keen on engaging in conversation; they just sat in silence, waiting for the decision to come.Tap! Tap!The sound of footsteps made them stand up quickly. It wasn't without reason; the awaited figure had appeared.Elseyornis, the leader of the Schlegel Kingdom, a figure of authority and great ambition.Usually, he wouldn't speak much about the existing problems; matters like this would be delegated to his ministers. But this time, the aura of his presence suggested how complicated the current problem was.After Elseyornis took his seat, the other officers sat back down. They gazed at the king with serious expressions, waiting for what he had to say."First, I'm pleased that you've all gathered for this meeting! We are now facing an important problem!"At least, that was th
"General... I have come to deliver a response message from the Sechlegel Kingdom..."Hearing the soldier's words had changed the temperature in the room. It had been hot here, but for some reason, an eerie chill crept in between the gaps of their fingers.Rosa received Garlan's gaze, which continued with a simple nod, then hurriedly took the scroll.She carefully brought it to Garlan and handed it over with a patriotic demeanor.Slowly, the scroll was opened, and its contents caused this man's eyebrows to furrow. His expression turned very serious, filled with a mysterious power.A few moments later, he closed the scroll again, his expression even more serious than before.The people around them were hesitant to question what was inside the letter."General, what is their response?" and one innocent voice from Rosa asked this.The other officers were shocked by this girl's action; they couldn't believe she had the courage to do that."They refuse to submit to the sovereignty of the Sw
This girl then, without hesitation, tore the bread crust and ate it with enthusiasm.The taste wasn't too meaningful; what mattered most was she could satisfy the hunger that had been gnawing at her since a while ago.Garlan looked at Rosa like a person who once had no hope in life but was now given the opportunity to do things like this.It felt funny to remember the days when time passed so slowly."Now, rest, and if you want some water!" Garlan pointed outside, where many people were queuing up to receive water. "Go there!"He then left Rosa, who was still in confusion.In her heart, Rosa wondered about Garlan who was so kind and had a heart like a true knight, but she couldn't express it; she hadn't even had the chance to say a sincere thank you.The day changed, and Rosa woke up under a simple tent made by the soldiers. Perhaps not very comfortable, but it was better than sleeping on the streets.Clang! Clang! Clang!The sound of drums woke Rosa from her sleep. She looked outside
But, it is not too bad. After one week had passed, the residents received some supplies to survive once again. However, the amount was much smaller than before.They realized that relying on government help would only burden them, so some of them started working. Especially the men who felt capable of going to the town to enlist as soldiers.In the days before, Rosa saw older men leaving with enthusiasm to become soldiers and aspiring to rebuild the village and the affected areas of the war.Their spirit was conveyed well, and Rosa herself also had a similar desire."I can't continue like this. I must truly thank that man! He provided me with food and drink, not only that, but he also helped save the dying villagers! All thanks to those who have the soul of a true knight..."This innocent girl decided to embark on a journey with the men from her village, but she wasn't allowed because of her status as a woman.Contrary to the fate often associated with women, they were considered too
Rosa began to wonder why people were staring at her with icy gazes. "Have I come to the wrong place? Am I not allowed to be a soldier?"One of the soldiers approached, his face serious, looking at the intimidated girl in front of him."Why do you want to come here?""I want to become a soldier..." She said it with determination, silencing all the soldiers. They could be admitted that such unwavering determination was the mark of a brave soul.This caused the soldier to exhale heavily while shaking his head."Miss, you should think it over again! Becoming a soldier of war is not easy. Even the initial training will test your physical and mental readiness. Many men fail to become war soldiers. They might have other opportunities, but this one is extremely dangerous, and they will have to go to war to defeat the enemy."Indeed, the policies had changed somewhat, but there were still some things that couldn't be changed, especially recruiting amateur soldiers for direct warfare. Some join
The atmosphere here is truly pleasant, Rosa thought one of those present would eventually become the most respected figure.However, the position was still desired by her, and it was highly inappropriate for those already there to precede her."Look at that!" said a man, pointing at Rosa."She's a woman, right?""Yes, but why is she here? Isn't this kind of training only allowed for men?"They all had the same view, confused by the sudden appearance of the mysterious girl who wanted to become a soldier.One man approached Rosa, his face continued to gaze at the girl from head to toe."Hey...."Rosa turned. "What does this man want?" She didn't like the way this man looked at her."I see that you're a woman!""Yes, is there a problem?" she replied firmly."Don't act so arrogant, you're just a woman here! Don't you know that women aren't allowed here?""What?""You could die if you force yourself to participate in the training here..."His words triggered laughter from the other men; th
Rosa's heart was pounding fast; this training session felt like a real battlefield."Huh... I must be confident; I can definitely overcome this situation!" With determination, Rosa pointed her sword toward the soldier.Her hands tightly gripped the sword, and her feet produced quick, rhythmic steps.Swings...The sword glided towards the target.Tack...Successfully held by the soldier, Rosa's sword didn't budge, even though she exerted great strengthShe didn't give up easily. With a firm attitude, she started executing different moves, delivering serious strikes.Tack..."It's still too shallow," the soldier criticized harshly.Rosa's eyes widened, confused by those words. She should have been lamenting her thrown-off balance."You should be better prepared in any situation. Warfare is not as lenient as this! Get up and train again."Rosa hurriedly obeyed the soldier's command, directing her sword straight ahead and advancing to defeat him. However, by the end of the training sessio