221-Lilia's complete victory closed the curtain




 A raised area at the top of a large hall. That's where Lasse, the king, and Amalie, the star of this party, appear.
 That indicates that the party will soon begin, and a whispered voice can be heard affirming it.

''It's going to start~''
"...Alice? Where are you?
It's just around the corner. He's disappeared, though, because of all the noise he's made.

 I can hear Alice's voice.........but I can't see her.
 But maybe it's because I don't know the details of the scenario, but I'm feeling pretty anxious right now for some reason or another, so it's really reassuring to know that Alice is near me.

''Well, don't worry ... 'About 20% of the attendees' are under my command. I can handle any unforeseen circumstances.
Well, that's good news.
So, if you need anything else, just let me know.

 Then Alice's voice is lost. Perhaps she has shut up for once as the party begins.
 But still........20% of the people in this hall are under my command? Really, if you think about it again, Aris is a hell of a lot more than that. To have roots in the heart of a country like this....

 And I can understand why the existence of the Phantom King is so awe-inspiring.
 It's not because he has the power to shake the heavens and earth as the Sixth King.......it's probably his subordinates who are the most threatening.

 Because, to be hostile to Alice is the same as making an enemy of the subordinates that exist all over the world.
 That means that in the next moment, you'll be exposed to the fear that your best friend, or your beloved family member, might cut off your head.
 I'm not sure if I'm right or not, but after all, Alice may be the most fearsome of all the Six Kings.

 While I was thinking about this, Lasse-san on the stage looked around the hall and slowly opened his mouth.

I would like to thank everyone for coming here today to celebrate my daughter Amalie's birthday. I'm glad to see so many faces, and I'm happy to see the strength of the unity of the Symphonia Kingdom once again.

 The dignified and imposing tone of voice and the fact that he uses the first person as "I" instead of "I" in his private life made me realize once again that Lasse is a king.
 As it was, Lasse-san talked about the country for a while, and then he ended his words with a light smile.

I'm going to conclude my story with the hope that this day will be a good memory for everyone.

 Saying that, Rise-san takes a step back, and this time the main character, Amalie-san, steps forward.
 Amalie-san slowly looked around at the nobles gathered in the hall, and then blinked once before opening her mouth with a dignified expression.

''Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for your time today. Although I am still a young man who has just turned 20, I intend to be as passionate about my country as you are. I will be a leader of our country in the future. I hope to join hands with all of you here and contribute to the development of the Kingdom of Sinfonia.

 This is another magnificent and magnificent greeting it's hard to believe that he's younger than me. The way he speaks on the stage is very picturesque and cool.

 And like Lasse-san, Amalie-san, after talking about the country for a while, concludes her words, and just as she is about to declare the party to be held, Lilia-san smoothly raises her hand.

''What is it? Duke Albert?
Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness the first thing I would like to do is apologize for my rudeness at the celebration. I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words and ask your permission to speak.
That's what we need to talk about here and... that's what you're thinking, isn't it?
Yes, sir.
I understand. Duke Albert you are permitted to speak.

 After raising her hand, Amalie-san returned the words in a slightly cold voice to Lilia-san, who got down on one knee and asked for permission to speak.
 Although the two of them are good friends, it seems that in this official setting, they need to talk to each other in the position of the First Princess and the Duke only, and they exchange words with each other in a firm tone of voice.
 And when Amalie-san tells her that she will allow her to speak, Lilia-san bows her head deeply once and then stands up.

''........In this place where so many of us who are responsible for our country are gathered, I want to make one point clear......that there are those among us who will draw their bows to our beloved country.

 Hearing Lilia-san's quiet and yet powerful words, the surroundings fell silent as if they had struck water.
  That there are those among us who are rebelling against the state....

''You are not at peace, Prince Albert. If that is the case, it is a great pity that I declared it in front of so many people.
I'm ready. May I give you a name?
I will tell you.

 Like Amalie-san, Rise-san also announced in a very grave tone, and after Lilia-san replied to her words with a serious expression...................the names of the two nobles. The existence that Alice had researched up........one frontier earl and one viscount......
 At that moment, the quiet hall suddenly became noisy. That's no wonder, from the information I've heard up to this point, those two men are noblemen of considerable power, and there must be many of them who have interacted with them.

 And of the two who were told their names, the man in the more extravagant clothing - probably the frontier count - opens his mouth.

It's a surprise to me that I have served this country for so long. And you think I'm rebelling against the state? I'd love to hear what you have to say about it.
Well gentlemen, be quiet. Duke Albert. Let me tell you what in the world these men have done.
Yes.

 Currently, there is still room for the frontier earl and the viscount's expressions. Both of them must be confident that they won't let their tails get so far.
 While a tense atmosphere dominates the hall, Lilia-san continues to speak without wavering.

''Your Majesty, do you remember the accident that struck the Second Division of the Order four years ago?
"Yes, I do recall a tragic incident where a misunderstanding of information led to the division's near destruction and many people were injured, though not killed, and you were the divisional commander at the time, as I recall.
'Yes. There were many who put down their swords and left the Order because of that accident. With all due respect, Your Majesty. Your Majesty the King what if the accident was orchestrated?
...what?

 With those words, the surroundings become noisy again, and Lise-san tells them to be quiet.
 Then, as the silence has fallen again, Lilia-san opens her mouth.

'The Knights are to protect the country and protect the people.
But yes. It would be nothing short of treason for a man to do such a thing.
Well..... so, you see, Prince Albert is saying that we are guilty of a great crime, isn't it? That we are the great sinners and that we are the great sinners but oh, my goodness, that's just frightening. And then? Of course, the brilliant Duke Albert you are not being told such things without a single piece of evidence, are you?

 Hearing Lilia-san and Lasse-san's conversation, the frontier count and the viscount hold their heads in an exaggerated motion and announce with a grin and a creepy smile.
 They seem to be hawking that there is no such thing as proof, and it's kind of annoying to watch.
 But that angry expression was not until Lilia-san said her next words.

''Yes, of course I do,''
...what?
"Your Majesty, please look here. The report that has been switched out, the tools used to prepare it, the paper on which the handwriting was soiled, the report of their actions over the next few days, and the men who carried it out, are now in our possession.
What?

 I guess they didn't expect this much evidence to pop up, and both the frontier count and the viscount are astonished as the spare expression they had earlier changed and their faces turn blue.
 Lasse-san receives the evidence from Lilia-san and looks up after looking through each one of them.


Oh no, that's not...
This is....well...

 Staring sharply at Lasse-san, the frontier count and the viscount turn pale and sweat like a waterfall.
  Either you don't admit it, or you try to talk your way out of it....

No, it's a fabrication! I, we have done no such thing!
'That's right! It's a conspiracy to undermine us!

 And it seems that they chose the latter... for them, to admit their guilt here, in this place where all the nobles of the country are gathered, would be a catastrophe. It seems that they are determined not to admit their guilt, no matter what the cost.
 In this case, it's an unseemly mud-slinging argument. It's not a matter of time before they start blaming each other for the crime, but that's not the case.

 As if to cut through the air where the frontier count and the viscount were making a commotion, the door of the hall was vigorously opened and a certain being appeared, clad in an overwhelming presence and magical power.

''I'm going to interrupt you.
This, this, and the Goddess of Time!

 The one who opened the door and appeared was the goddess of time.......Kronor.
 The unexpected appearance of the Supreme Goddess fills the hall with astonishment at once.
 In that noisy space, Kuronoa-san leisurely advances to the front of Lasse-san.

''It's the King of Symphonia. I'm sorry for your sudden visit.......may I borrow this occasion for a moment?
Yes, of course.
"Mmm, thank you.

 After declaring with a dignified tone of voice that he would borrow the occasion, and nodding when he saw that Lise-san had agreed to it, Kronor-san slowly moved to the front of Lilia-san and opened her mouth.


Yes I'm honored to be here.

 Kronor-san's words declared, the audience was filled with the most astonishment of the day.
 This blessing by the supreme deity........that's a very unusual occurrence.......an astonishing occurrence.
 In response to the buzzing surroundings, Kuronoa-san quietly waves her hand. Then, all the noisy people shut their mouths at once and the hall is once again filled with silence.

'In my name--in the name of Kronor--I tell you in eternal time.

 Cronor's voice echoed in the silent space with an overwhelming presence.

'I acknowledge the One--Lilia Alberto--as worthy of my blessing.

 The resounding voice is solemn, and every word reaches my ears with certainty and power.

'Therefore - in my name - in the name of Kronor - I command you in time.

 A dazzling light dances around Lilia, who drops to her knees and hangs her head, and it converges on Lilia's body.

It's the time of eternity - protect some one and invite them to the dazzling future - in the name of my name - Klonoa. --And that name-- the name of Lilia Alberto-- my blessing. --In my name and in my name I will permit you to write it down in time.

 So much light gathered on Lilia that she couldn't keep her eyes open, and then it was done with the last word.

'To thee--blessed in time.'

 With those words, all the light is sucked into Lilia-san's body and this blessing is completed.
 Then, as Lilia-san slowly looks up, Kronor-san quietly tells her.

''It's Lilia Alberto.''
Yes, sir.
"From now on, you are under my protection and therefore, from this moment onwards, I give you permission to speak in my name.
'Ha! Respectfully received!

 Once I got to this point, I understood the scenario Alice had written.
 Right now, Lilia-san was given an absolute trump card by the Supreme God, Kronor-san.
 Then Lilia-san slowly stands up and exercises the trump card given to the frontier count and the viscount, whose faces are dyed bright blue and stiffened.

''........I ask in the name of the Time and Space God, Kronor-sama. Your crimes that I have declared are true, right?

 If this happens, there's no way to escape.
 Lilia-san asked with the name of Kuronoa-san. Answering this question falsely would be an act equivalent to turning your blade on the Supreme God, Kronor-san.
 The frontier count and the viscount, with faces that turned white through the blue, kneel down in front of Lilia-san and bow their heads.

''........Yes.''
It's true.

 With trembling bodies, they hung their heads and admitted their sins.
 It will be recognized by the nobles gathered here, and by Kronor-san, the supreme god, and will be exposed as a sin that cannot be overturned.
 Seeing this, Lilia-san exhaled deeply as if to unload a burden from her shoulders, turned to me and smiled.

 Dear Mother and Father--the causal battle between Lilia-san and the two nobles. The result of that - ended with Lilia-san's complete victory.