CH 87.2

Chapter 87.2 – Coronation of the Queen

If that happened, the local nobles would sway to the Empire’s side and the queen would be only in name.

We thought, let them do as they please.

「Then, you will recognize Princess Silhouette as the queen as the representative of the local nobles, won’t you?」

「I am a member of the Burgund family, a chief vassal of Founding King Renz. I do not oppose the coronation of the princess as the queen. She is a “legitimate” descendant of Renz-sama.」

He put so much emphasis on the word “legitimate” as sarcasm as he was thinking “How can a half-elf be the queen?”.

For a prestigious noble who values tradition and customs, he probably wants to spit the words he just said. For them, it was the downfall of the nation.

Unmoved by the hostile gaze of Marquis Pipin, Princess Silhouette stood before the panel of the kingdom’s most important ministers. Her blue eyes are fixed on the table.

Perhaps she was trained by Prime Minister Nicola to behave like a queen. The negative princess has become a strong woman.

Prince Silhouette declared loudly in a voice that echoed in the large room, where even Marquis Pipin had fallen silent.

「Everyone! This one is Silhouette Silesie Alber. This one is the daughter of Gauis Silesie Alber, the 17th king of the Kingdom of Silesie and the only heir. I hereby declare that I will be the 18th queen of the Kingdom of Silesie!」

Although it was still, it was a brilliant declaration as a queen.

As I was thinking that this should be done in the throne room, Lyle-sensei handed me a gold crown decorated with jewels.

「Eh? Me?」

「Takeru-dono, you are a hero. Only you have the right to crown the princess as the queen.」

I’m not even a citizen of the kingdom. I’m an outsider. However, I have to show everyone that I’m backing her.

I placed the crown on the strawberry blonde hair of the princess, who bowed down with grace.

Lyle-sensei led the ministers and shouted, “Long live the Queen!”. Applause and cheers spread throughout the hall.

Even Marquis Pipin clapped his hands reluctantly.

From this moment on, she is no longer a princess, but her majesty Queen Silhouette.

The prince in a crown smiled. She's a pretty queen.

「Then, your majesty Queen Silhouette and Takeru-dono, you will take your oath from the balcony of the castle, in front of the people.」

There, I whispered something to Lyle-sensei as we made our way to the balcony.

「Sensei, I have s suggestion, let’s take this opportunity to distribute all the gold and silver in the warehouse of the royal castle to the soldiers and civilians.」

「That’s one drastic measure.」

Sensei looked at me dazzled. It seems like even sensei, who had forced the crowning of the queen behind the local noble’s back, had not thought of this.

I just casually thought of it when I remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi (or was it Hideyoshi Hashiba at that time) had done so during the Great Return from China. It should work.

「Since they will be taken by the enemy once the royal capital falls, we should just distribute them all to celebrate the queen’s accession to the throne and to reward the soldiers and civilians who will be at war.」

「That’s a wonderful idea and it will lift up morale even higher. I’m can proudly say that Takeru-sama, who understands the hearts of his people, is a king of kings.」

「Well, it’s just a copy of Hideyoshi’s Great Return from China.」

「Chi-what? Hmm….then, let’s open up the food warehouse and distribute all the food too.」

「Oh, sensei has taken the plunger. However, can we do that?」

「It’s okay. There will never be a siege war since everything will end here.」

If sensei says so, that should be the case.

「Sensei is a great military strategist.」

「To be praised by the king of kings, I’m very happy. Then, I will ask you to give the people a firm greeting.」

Ah, yeah. I’m going to make another speech like I did when I was recruiting for the volunteer army.

The existence of Princess Silhouette is not well known to the people while my name as the hero permeates to the people so this is something that can’t be helped.

I pulled out “Napoleon’s Words and Deeds” from my repertoire in my head.

Since Silesie is a French-like kingdom, referring to Napoleon’s speech for the sudden coronation of the queen will receive the people’s approval.

Queen Silhouette stands before the people as she receives the royal scepter that symbolizes her royal authority.

The 40000 citizens of Silesie are already gathered in front of the balcony of the newly renovated royal castle.

Although her earlier greetings to the ministers went well, the little Queen Silhouette is like a pea in front of the 40000 people.

Although the people may not notice it, Silhouette’s legs are trembling.

I quietly walked behind her and held her hand.

「Citizens of the royal capital of Silesia. This one is Silhouette Silesie Albert, the sole heir of Gaius, the 17th king of the Kingdom of Silesie. Just now, this one was enthroned as the 18th queen of the Kingdom of Silesie.」