Carmine and Hoamel came to their senses as the crowd screamed.
　In the midst of the chaos, they both shouted together.

"Carmine, you've got to be kidding me!

　And they were both surprised to hear the same voice.

　Carmine thought that Sonia was planning to assassinate King Hilderic II by linking up with Hoamel, while Hoamel thought that Carmine was using Sonia as an assassin to usurp the throne.

　However, from the looks of his opponent, it seemed that he was not plotting against him.

"Hey, Sonia!　What did you just do to yourself, ......?
Don't move unless you want to waste your life. Sir.

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at the most effective way to get the most out of your wedding ceremony.

"You can't think this is allowed to happen .......

　Hoamel was also confronted with a sword by another member of the team.
　The next thing you know, the 20 Red Wolves in the hall have drawn their swords and are holding the attendees in check.

　...... No, it wasn't just the members of the Red Wolves.
　There are also a number of other warbeast nobles, at least a dozen or more, who have drawn their swords and are threatening the other nobles.

　Sonia and her party had completely taken over the venue.

"Father, if you don't want to die, please listen to me.
"You foolish ...... man, temporary occupation of this place will not save you from your own destruction .......

　Carmine said with a pale face.

There are many soldiers of House Gethereia in King's Landing whom I have brought with me!　They'll hear what's going on.

"Yes, I know. Yes, I know. Your father exaggeratedly brought more than five hundred ...... soldiers with him.

　This was for protection and ......
　It was also to show the military power of the Geyseria family to the other families.

　They were all fully armed, heavily armored, and elite.

"My Lord!

　In the meantime, an armed knight entered the hall.
　On his armor was the family crest of the House of Geyseria.

　He came from a family of vassals of the Geyseria family and was an excellent Knight Commander.

　Relief spread among the attendees: ......
　However, only Carmine noticed something strange.

　For some reason, there was blood on the knights' armor.

　And that's not all.
　For some reason, he bypassed Sonia's group and walked straight to Sonia and Carmine.

　And he ......

　He got down on one knee to Sonia.

I've got the castle under control, my lord. Also, there are already 500 soldiers from House Geyseria and 500 soldiers from our allied noble families, for a total of 10,000 on their way.

"Good.

　Sonia had a big smile on her face.
　Then she threw over Hilderic II's head.

"You can put this away for now.
"Yes, sir.

　He grabbed Hilderick II's head roughly.
　He is about to leave.

　At his back, Carmine shouted at him.

"You!　What the hell do you think you're doing?

"Is this the Lord of ......? I'm sorry, but I must now fulfill the orders of my new lord, Master Sonia, so if you'll excuse me.

　With that, he walked out of the hall. 　
　At the same time, knights wearing the family crest of the House of Gethseria on their armor arrived in droves and took the attendees away.

"My former lord, please obey me.
"Obey me!　You have betrayed us!

　Carmine tried to shake off the knights who were trying to take him by force.
　But Sonia said coldly to her father.

It was your father who betrayed you.

What are you talking about? ......

The knights who serve our family have sacrificed much. But you have not paid attention to your vassals, and have spent your time fighting politics in King's Landing. ...... It was very easy for me to take control of the territory while you were away.

"What? ......

　If Sonia was right, all of the Geyseria's territories and soldiers would have been taken by now.

It's not just that. It's not only that, but a number of noblemen have agreed with me. See?

　Sonia said, and some of the attendees nodded.
　Half of them were from Carmine's faction, and the other half were from ...... Hoamel's faction.

　Not only Carmine, but also Joamel had been "eaten" by Sonia's faction.

"My soldiers and allied nobles are already on their way to conquer the capital. Let me tell you, my comrades are not the only ones here. Rather, it is those who are unable to attend the ...... wedding who should bear in mind that there are many of them.

　Thus easily ......
　The kingdom of Cerda has fallen into Sonia's hands.





　Now, 10,000 troops had conquered the city of Chelda.
　After that, Sonia immediately imposed martial law.

　All roads leading to the capital, all gates were closed, and the port was temporarily closed to ships.

　Sonia's information management was perfect, and no details of the coup d'etat leaked out of the capital.


　Even the secret agents who had infiltrated the city of Cerda at the time were unable to inform Hercule of the incident in the royal capital.

　He had the nobles gather in the hall.

　The small and medium noblemen of the Sonian faction kept their swords on their belts and kept a watchful eye on the area, while the non-Sonians, mainly the large noblemen including Hoamel and Carmine, came with their arms bound and swords pointed at the Red Wolves.
　Most of the major nobles of the Kingdom of Chellda had gathered here.

　Sonia, who had long since changed from her dress to her military uniform, stood in front of the nobles and said.

As you all know, our king, His Majesty King Hilderick II, has died in an accident.

　It was a very blunt statement.
　But there was no one to criticize Sonia.

　But there was no one to criticize Sonia, because several people had already been killed for defying her.

The throne of the kingdom of Cerda is now vacant. By convention, the person closest in blood to King Hilderic II should succeed to the throne, but ...... you have no son or brother.

　Sonia said sadly.

The direct bloodline of our fathers, who founded our country. The Gaissaric bloodline has died out.

　The one who did it, however, smiled.

But don't worry. But don't worry. The line has died out, but that doesn't mean that the blood of our fathers has disappeared. And the family closest to the royal family would be ...... our Gayseria family?

　Of course, there was no way Carmine could take the throne under these circumstances.
　Then there is only one.

　The only one who could take the throne would be ...... Sonia.

But I don't have the confidence to serve as king. But I'm not sure I'm up to the task. ...... So, in keeping with the ancient traditions of our warbeast people, and in accordance with ancient warbeast law, we will elect a king ...... and I will support him as his wife and co-ruler. How would you like to support the country as his wife and co-ruler?

　King Election. 　
　In other words, a system in which a country decides its own monarch through discussion and voting.
　This may seem like a strange system, but in fact, such elections have not been uncommon in history.

　For example, the warbeast nations, which are now hereditary monarchies, used to elect their kings through elections.
　The nomadic kingdom of Bulgalon also formally elected its king.
　The Emperor of Lemuria was also created under a republican election system.

"No objections!
Good idea!
Then surely a king will be chosen who will satisfy everyone!
"If Master Sonia marries him, our fathers' blood will be spilt!

　Then someone said.

Then someone said: "Then who is worthy to be our king?　What do you think, Master Sonia?

　Sonia deliberately ...... puzzled over the question in a very deliberate way.
　Of course, the Sonians already know the conclusion.

　Of course, the Sonianists already know the conclusion, and only Carmine and Hoermel are frustrated because they don't know the conclusion.

So, ......

　Sonia, after much prodding, said.

I'm not sure what to make of that. There should be no problem with his bloodline or his abilities.

　Carmine and Hoamel were stunned by Sonia's suggestion.
　The other non-Sonians, perhaps not expecting the name to come up, opened their mouths in disbelief.

　However, the Sonians had already been told that the name would be mentioned.
　So, as scripted, they shouted out.

"Wonderful!
"The emperor will surely enrich our country!
"Long live the Kingdom of Chellda!
"Long live King Hercule!
"Long live Queen Sonia!

　"Long live Queen Sonia!
　And ......

　The Red Wolves brought their swords even closer to the non-Sonian nobles.

"Yes, I agree!
"Hail!

　And ......
　Finally, Carmine and Hoamel turned their heads and said in small voices, with a sigh.


"Long live .......






　It was a week later that the Lemurian Empire was visited by a messenger seeking a "union of sovereigns".