Might & Magic of Emotions - Nijisanji Fantasy

Chapter 21: An Exodus Out of Place

- Helestan Royal Palace, a day after the battle... -

The allied forces of Helestans and Felgardians have secured a victory against Éleanor and his army of rebels. However, everyone knows that the nation is now in shambles after the siege and that it was Éleanor's true intention all along regardless if he succeeded in breaching the capital or not. Turmoil is just on the horizon and the royal family needs all the help they can get.

(Falric) and the most of the Felgardians who joined the cavalry charge yesterday went to Wrynn's encampment several miles away from the capital. This left Sir Giazza and his retinue still in the Capital itself and remains an advisor for the royal family, for now.

Almost everyone expected that Wrynn and his army have come to assist Helesta in the battle as well as dealing with the fallout of the conflict created by traitors, but Wrynn is done letting his people especially his brothers be put in danger. No. He only came here to bring them back and wants nothing to do with the kingdom that almost killed them.

Having entered the royal palace of the kingdom, Wrynn, (Falric), and Dale are on their way to the throne room with their Dreadknight kalators, the First Prince not caring if their curse affects anyone who isn't their own. (Falric) continues to try and reason with his elder brother to no avail.

"Wrynn, listen to me! It is not their fault!" (Falric) impatiently tells Wrynn who ignores him, again. "And I volunteered to fight with them. We were never forced into anything." He continues.

"He's right, Brother Wrynn. Our involvement in their issues are voluntary." Dale would say to the eldest brother.

"That doesn't change things." Wrynn replies to Dale, unwavering. "My decision is final. All Felgardians in the Eastern Plateaus are to return home at the earliest possiblity. I will not have any more of our people put into this deathtrap of a kingdom." He adds with a scoff.

"They needed our help, Wrynn, and they still do! Helesta has been destabilized by that Éleanor! We have to do what is necessary!" (Falric) remarks. This got Wrynn to stop in his tracks and face his younger brothers.

"Necessary? You should watch your tongue, (Falric), for I am not liking those words of yours." Wrynn glares at (Falric) with sharp eyes, silencing him. "(Falric), our father has taught us much already, yet you are still so naïve." He quips at the younger brother before continuing on their way. "Drop it. I have made up my mind." He tells them once more before continuing on.

(Falric) and Dale quickly catch up. "What do you mean naïve? I have done what I believe is right, Wrynn. Father has taught us that, didn't he?" (Falric) questions Wrynn who does not reply and simply continues walking. "We have to stay! We have to help!"

"And what of after, reward us with gold and jewelry? We have no need for such things." Wrynn stops just in front of the doors of the throne room and faces his younger brothers. "The men who lost their lives in Helestan soil can never be repaid." He firmly said to the two before opening the doors himself and entering. The two follow suit with their Dreadknight kalators.

The occupants of the throne room composes of the royal officials as well as the volunteers who assisted in the defense of the capital. Queen Phaerys, the five Helestan royals, the other Helestan nobles, and advisors are there with Sir Giazza, the Felgardian princes, and the volunteers like Ban Hada and Enna Alouette. They are somewhat startled by Wrynn suddenly practically barging into the throne room, followed (Falric) and Dale who almost timidly followed after their eldest brother.

There, the First Prince of Felgarde declared his intention to bring every single willing Felgardian out of Helesta and back home, citing the host kingdom's inability to protect their emissaries and noble princes. His tone and expression are calm, but it was clear to everyone that he is furious, especially since his brothers almost lost their lives the entire time they were here, not to mention the attempt at censoring the information of the events that led up to this. Queen Phaerys promised compensation, but (Wrynn) immediately rejected it.