Chapter 50 Part 10 – Alisa and Scarlet in the previous「108 times」. The Queen and the Maiden of Salvation. Malice is like a burning fire.

I froze.

The 「Maiden of Salvation」 had started countless riots, burned towns, and caused death. And she did that while proudly declaring that she would kill me, the Queen of Hydrangea. She is also communicating with the four great kingdoms behind the scenes. She has betrayed the Kingdom of Hydrangea and committed high treason. As soon as she is found, she is to be executed as an example.

Matzo’s eyes shone piercingly. He is not the usual gentle Matzo, but a war demon who has fought on many battlefields, and he is firmly pressing me to make a decision.

「I know this is hard for you, but this is a crucial decision that will have a huge impact on the battle. If you hesitate to make a decision, Hydrangea will plunge into civil war. The citizens will kill each other and hell will break out.」

……The riots centered around the 「Maiden of Salvation」 are spreading like wildfire throughout Hydrangea. If the scattered uprisings in different parts of the kingdom were to unite and organize into one, Hydrangea would be split in two. It would become a situation that could shake the very foundation of the kingdom.

I know that. I am well aware of that. If uprisings continue to occur within Hydrangea and the four great kingdoms intervene in this situation in agreement with the rebels, there would be an immeasurable number of casualties.

Not only that. If the people of Hydrangea hate each other and end up inviting multiple foreign powers into the kingdom, Hydrangea itself will collapse. Then the citizens that are plunged into a state of suspicion and loss of sovereignty will become a group of people who merely live on this land. Just as a people without a kingdom is not a citizen, so too a kingdom without its people ceases to be a kingdom. The four princes of the four great kingdoms who lead the invasion are all cruel. They will exploit the people mercilessly, and if they get in their way, they will kill them or drive them off the land.
I am aware that this is a terrible situation.

But, but Alisa is ……!!

「…… I’m sure Alisa is being used by someone. That girl has always done foolish actions. I’m going to go help her again, spank her buttocks and bring her back …… like I always do.」

After hearing what I said, Matzo looked at me and silently denied my words. I began to tremble.

B-But Alisa said that she loves me ……!!
She always hugged me to the point that I’m troubled ……!!
I am sure that even now, when she sees my face, she will jump up and down with a happy, sweet smile and say, 「Scarlet-sama, I’ve missed you」 ……!!

I stood up without realizing it.
Unconsciously, I clung to his chest with both hands, trying to stop Matzo.
My clenched fists had turned white.
Mazzo looked sad and let me do as I wished.

「…… When Countess Rosenthal tried to kill me before, Alisa risked her life to protect me. She didn’t care if she was killed and only tried to save me ……!! Alisa was ……!! She was a child who did a lot of stupid things, but she always said that she loved me the most ……!!」

I shouted. Tears streamed down my cheeks.
Alisa’s innocent smile and laughter reappeared in my mind.

I knew. I already knew.
But I did not want to admit this cruel truth. I didn’t want to utter any more cruel conclusions.

Matzo gently placed his large hands on both my shoulders and shook his head as he pulled me away.

「…… That prudent Ethelreed made a definitive statement that Alisa was the mastermind. He was already prepared that Your Majesty would be hurt by this truth. Alisa Diamondi is not someone’s puppet. She has rebelled against Your Majesty of her own will. She is no longer your friend, but an enemy to be destroyed. We must kill her in order to protect this kingdom.」

He is kind.
He said everything that I needed to say ahead of me.

I stared at my hands in a daze.
I had protected Alisa numerous times.
I pulled Alisa’s hand as we both fled from our pursuers.
When the pranks got too much, I’d even given her a light smack on the forehead.
I once ruffled her blond hair as a prank.
I stroked her back and comforted her as she sobbed. I wiped her tears.
I once fell asleep while holding her hand.

With my hands, with these hands that once lovingly held Alisa, you want me to give you an order to kill Alisa?

「…… No!! …… I can’t do it ……!! I don’t want to do it ……!!」

「…… I know this is hard for you, but please make a wise decision. If the turmoil grows any larger, we will have to publicly execute the『Maiden of Salvation』to keep it at bay. If you wish for her to die with honor, you need to get the situation under control as soon as possible. Do you want Lady Alisa’s head to be exposed and scorned by the people?」

「…… Don’t say that ……!!」

I glared at Matzo, but the moment I saw his thoughtful eyes, I looked downwards. Matzo was willing to take on the role of a villain for my sake. He is a real gentleman and warrior.

I crumbled down to the couch, exhaled deeply, and tried to compose myself.

「…… Thank you for your loyalty. Matzo, you were not afraid of the blood that will be on your hands and showed the way for the cowardly me.」

「You are not a coward. You are a hundred times braver than I am. But you suffer just as much as your love for others. You are a queen worth serving. It is my honor to serve you. For this purpose, I am willing to walk on a path of mountains of dead bodies and streams of blood. Warriors risk their lives in battle for the sake of their loyalty to an excellent master that they are proud of. And the queen fights for the sake of the kingdom ……」

I bit my lip and looked up at Matzo’s words.

「I know, I forgot that my life was dedicated to the kingdom. I will cry only after I have fulfilled my responsibilities and duties.」

「…… As I said, Your Majesty is brave and wise. I admire your determination to carry the kingdom on your shoulders.」

With trembling hands, I accepted the permit to suppress the 「Maiden of Salvation」 that Matzo held out to me. I had to check the contents and sign it, but my vision was so blurred by tears that I couldn’t see the words properly.

「…… Matzo …… I’m sorry ……!! I have no intention of turning my back on the fight as the queen. It’s just that there’s too much work …… I can’t see very well. May I ask you to read the contents instead?」

I pleaded in a muffled voice.

Matzo nodded deeply, bowed, and slowly read the contents of the document regarding Alisa’s charges and her sentence.

…… The 「Maiden of Salvation」 is guilty of betraying her kingdom and high treason. There will be no reduction of sentence, only death penalty. Therefore, no trial, no prison life, no torture to extract information is necessary. Prompt killing or execution ……

「…… The 「Maiden of Salvation」 is a former friend of mine. Once you capture her, please treat her with care until her execution. And the method of execution should be as painless as possible. I order these two points in the name of the Queen. Will you laugh at me who acts like a fool drowning in feelings?」

After listening to the whole sentence, I choked back a sob and asked Matzo.

「I do not think so. I think that Your Majesty’s generosity will win the respect of the women of the world, while at the same time easing the resentment of the rebels. It is a wise decision.」

Matzo’s quiet answer made me realize that he had deliberately not mentioned that part. He was trying to make me feel a little less guilty.

「…… Thank you. Also, send a subpoena to Sir Fontaine, Alisa’s father. Please don’t be too rough with him.」

I wiped away my tears, thanked him, and signed the document with a quill pen. I desperately struggled to keep my hands from trembling and finished signing, but this time I could no longer hold back my sobs.

…… Alisa ……!! I think I was actually happy when you told me that you loved me. Because right now, I’m so sad that my heart feels like it’s about to be torn apart!! …… Why did you do something like this!! Don’t make me have to make such a painful decision!! You idiot!! Fool!! Stupid Alisa!!

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