I Was Reborn in Another World, but Hold On – No Parents? Was I Abandoned? - Chapter 46

Chapter 46: Signs of Rebellion

“What!? An Anti-Demon Kingdom Revolutionary Army?”

“Yes… Such an organization is currently operating in secrecy on this continent.”

Having received the report from Varon, I was holding my head in distress.

“Rebels within the country… And their military strength?”

“The organization currently consists of about 4,000 members… However, they seem to be a gathering of quite powerful individuals. Especially the executives and above are demon lord class or close to it in terms of strength…”

“So, we have several demon lord level individuals… Troublesome. There hasn’t been such a report before; did they suddenly appear?”

“No, it seems they had been cleverly hiding. And today, they issued a statement.”

“What does it say?”

“They desire the downfall of the Demon Emperor and aim to start a revolution.”

“Does my father know about this?”

“He should have been informed by now.”

“I see… And, what kind of people are they?”

Varon’s explanation could be summarized as follows:

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The Anti-Demon Kingdom Revolutionary Army

・Members: 4,000

・No information on the leader.

・Three executives have been identified.

All three wear masks of demons in different colors.

And their colors are red, blue, and yellow.

・Their base is in the eastern part of the Demon Kingdom.

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“Is that all the information?”

“They’re requesting further covert investigation. Please wait a moment longer.”

As Varon left my office, I pondered the future developments.

With this situation, it seems like there will be a civil war.

A war within the country… I really wish things could settle down.

But honestly, I had been considering the possibility of such events occurring.

~ The Next Day ~

Knock, knock

The door to my office was knocked.

“Hm? Who is it?”

“It’s Lorna.”

“Come in.”

“Yes.”

I granted permission, and Lorna entered.

“Your Highness… His Majesty is summoning you.”

“It’s about the matter with the revolutionary army, isn’t it… Understood. Let’s go now.”

I was summoned to the audience chamber.

That means the others must be there too.

The soldier standing at the entrance noticed me and knelt down.

“I’m in a hurry, so skip the formalities. Let me through.”

“Yes, sir!”

The soldier immediately stood up, knocked on the large double doors, and shouted as he opened them.

“His Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince… may enter!”

At the throne, elevated several steps above, sat my father. Flanking him on both sides, there were his aides, military officials, chief ministers, and my own attendants, all lined up along the red carpet leading to the throne.

I briskly walked along the carpet and stood beneath the platform where the throne was.

As a prince, I could stand upright instead of kneeling like subjects.

“Father… I have come as summoned. Regarding the matter of the Anti-Demon Kingdom Revolutionary Army…”

“As expected of you, Arus. You’ve already heard about it, I presume… Now, share your opinion, Arus.”

“I only heard about it yesterday as well… It seems unavoidable to engage in civil war with the revolutionary army. While the information suggests their military force consists of about 4,000, considering their track record of secrecy, it’s possible they’ve inflated or disguised their numbers. Therefore, it would be prudent to strike at their base in the east to significantly reduce their forces, especially since they’ve already declared war…”

“Well, that seems reasonable. Then, I’ll entrust Gazef with the command of the operation to destroy the revolutionary army’s base.”

Gazef, the commander of the imperial army, nodded upon hearing this.

“Yes, sir!”

“Father… may I also join the operation?”

“Oh… Arus, you want to go too? Why?”

“Well… I want to understand the reasons behind the revolution, but most importantly, I’m curious if there are any interesting individuals among them.”

“Oh… you want to recruit talent from the revolutionary army?”

“Only if they are exceptional and pose no threat…”

“I see… Very well.”

“Also, please leave Gazef himself in charge of the overall command but keep him in the capital.”

“Am I staying here?”

I heard Gazef’s questioning voice from behind and turned around.

“Considering the current lack of information and the high level of training among my subordinates, it’s possible to judge the information as reliable. However, even that could be turned against us, with the base itself being a fake. In such a case, there’s a possibility of the capital being attacked after we mobilize the army… In such situations, the commander who can adapt flexibly should remain in the capital. Lloyd, continue gathering information and exploring that possibility.”

“If that’s the case… There’s certainly merit in that approach. Then, may I ask Your Highness to take command on-site?”

“Yeah, leave it to me.”

Father nodded upon hearing that conversation.

“Arus… This will be your first battle since coming to this country. Well, with your power, you could probably single-handedly annihilate the enemy, but this time, focus on command as much as possible.”

“Understood… Father.”

After finishing that conversation, I glanced at Gazef and Lloyd.

Gazef is the commander, but Lloyd is the chief of staff. Without these two, war would be impossible.

“Lloyd and Gazef, come to my office later. Let’s discuss our future plans.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Then, you’re dismissed.”

At Father’s command, I left the audience chamber first, followed by the others.

Without waiting for Lloyd and the others, I headed to my office.

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I am Lloyd Pylon.

I have been entrusted with the position of chief of staff in the Belzebute Demon Kingdom’s army.

Today, I was summoned by His Majesty and gathered in the audience chamber.

From the fact that not only military officers but also ministers were called, I immediately understood the gravity of the situation.

Even though the Crown Prince had not yet arrived, His Majesty said, “He probably already knows due to the covert information he has dispatched everywhere…,” and informed us of the existence of the revolutionary army.

Even I, the chief of staff, was not aware of this information.

Damn it… Darif… He should have told me too!!!

After a while, the doors of the audience chamber opened, and the Crown Prince appeared.

Lately, he had become an apostle, exuding an even more overwhelming aura.

Rumors had it that he had become a godly race called the divine tribe and gained even more immense power.

As the Crown Prince walked along the carpet, he exuded the dignity of a true king.

To think he’s still only 15… It’s truly frightening.

And the first thing the Crown Prince said upon opening his mouth was:

“Father… I have come as summoned. Regarding the matter of the Anti-Demon Kingdom Revolutionary Army…”

Even I, the chief of staff, hadn’t received this information yet… As His Majesty said, the Crown Prince already knew.

And he had known since yesterday, no less.

What incredible speed of information.

The Crown Prince’s personal unit, the Azure Sky Corps, was established five years ago, but their proficiency already placed them at the apex within the Kingdom.

Furthermore, within the Azure Sky Corps, covert units were constantly deployed everywhere, honoring the belief that information was the greatest weapon of the Crown Prince.

Then the Crown Prince began presenting proposals for future policies to His Majesty.

It was indeed logical… There was no role for me to play.

Command was entrusted to Gazef.

However, unexpectedly, the Crown Prince announced that he would personally go to the enemy’s base.

The reason? Talent scouting? What… what audacity.

The thought of already considering talent scouting for the revolutionary army they are about to face is something that can only be done with the conviction that defeat is impossible.

Truly befitting of someone who will become the next emperor.

Then the Crown Prince said that Gazef would remain in the capital. Of course, Gazef was perplexed.

Gazef is the type of leader who goes to the battlefield first.

He believes that being at the forefront of battle is what makes a leader.

That seems to be his motto.

However, there was no room for argument against what the Crown Prince said to Gazef afterward.

“Considering the current lack of information and the high level of training among my subordinates, it’s possible to judge the information as reliable. However, even that could be turned against us, with the base itself being a fake. In such a case, there’s a possibility of the capital being attacked after we mobilize the army… In such situations, the commander who can adapt flexibly should remain in the capital. Lloyd, continue gathering information and exploring that possibility.”

To think that far ahead… is remarkable.

Most demon commanders are of the brute force type.

As a race, demons naturally boast superior physical abilities and magical powers compared to other races, especially humans.

As a result, many of them believe that winning through sheer strength without considering strategies is sufficient.

Especially the royal demon family, the current ruling demon emperor, and the Crown Prince themselves possess incomparable strength compared to others throughout history.

The recent prowess of the Crown Prince, who has become an apostle, is so overwhelming that everyone understands it without needing to see it firsthand.

So, if it’s as His Majesty said, it’s possible to defeat 4000 enemies alone… However, even so, without strategies, it would leave room for exploitation.

The Crown Prince understands that.

In truth, I should be in a position as chief of staff to offer criticism, but there is no room for that either.

Truly worthy of being the successor to the strongest monarch in history.

Now, what kind of battle will His Highness show us this time…

I was consumed by a thrilling sensation…