SWNOVELXO Chapter 179 - Divine Cat Mii-chan, Emergency Meeting!
Ally or Foe!? Looks Like the Hero Has Arrived!
179: Divine Cat Mii-chan, Emergency Meeting!
After returning home and waiting for Yuri-san to arrive, we held an emergency meeting with everyone.
“So, you’re saying a rebellion will occur in this royal capital in two days?”
“Yes, it seems people associated with the Zolms family will be participating, and it looks like I’m being targeted out of spite.”
“The Zolms family, huh…”
“What is the Zolms family?”
Since Yuri-san and the others didn’t know, I briefly explained the incident where Lou-kun was kidnapped.
“Oh, Lou got kidnapped, huh? That’s messed up.”
“Grr…”
“So, kid, what’s your plan? Are you going to face them here?”
“No, we’re planning to take refuge in the royal palace. That’s why I’m asking Letty-san and Lou to take care of this house. I don’t think they’ll come here if I’m not around, but just in case.”
“Got it, leave it to me!”
“Wouldn’t it be better if I went with you, kid?”
“It’s okay. If the Dark Guild shows up, only Letty-san can handle them. Also, Sera, I’d like you to guard the stables. Since Sumire is going to the palace, I’m worried about the other horses and Baro.”
“Mii!”
“Yuri-san, until this situation is settled, please stay at Pamil-san’s place. I’m sure she won’t say no, and Kai will be there too.”
“Understood. I’ll ask her. Is it alright if I tell her about this?”
“I think Guildmaster Zest already knows, so as long as you get his permission, it’s fine.”
“Umm… what about us?”
“Ilze-san and the others, please go ahead with your usual stall tomorrow. The day after, take the day off—it’s convenient timing. But please don’t go outside, okay?”
“Got it, we’ll stay inside.”
“What about Perro, mii?”
“Perro, Mii-chan, Lou-kun, Larl-kun, and I will go to the royal palace. I think Lady Reine will feel reassured with you all there.”
“Leave it to me, mii!”
“Grr!”
“Kyu~”
“The rebellion in the royal capital will be over quickly, so don’t worry. Of course, it will end with the rebels losing.”
“Mii!”
The next morning, after having breakfast with everyone, I prepared to head to the royal palace. I handed Letty-san the throwing daggers from my AF.
“What’s this?”
“These are the throwing daggers from my AF. I think they’ll be more useful in your hands than mine.”
“I might sell them, you know, kid.”
“I’m giving them to you as a sign of trust. Feel free to do whatever you want with them.”
“But I belong to you, kid…”
“I’ve told you many times, Letty-san, you’re not an object. You’re a person who can think and act on your own. Don’t forget that.”
“I’ll keep that in mind…”
On the way to the royal palace, we passed the First Knight Order. It seems everything is going according to plan.
When we arrived at the royal palace, Lady Reine welcomed us with great enthusiasm. Although she was disappointed that Sera wasn’t with us, she was content with Perro’s presence, whom she adores.
Mii-chan was busy being affectionately licked by Luca, Lea, and Noa, all while grinning. Lou-kun and Larl-kun were happily being pampered by Nia-san and the others.
“I’m glad you came. Reine was feeling a little uneasy with the atmosphere in the royal palace, so your arrival is really appreciated.”
“Thank you for offering us refuge.”
“I’m surprised, though—have you really done things to make people hate you, Nero? I wouldn’t have guessed.”
Elena, that’s a rude way to put it! It’s not something I did—it’s their misplaced grudge.
“More importantly, are you sure it’s safe to send the First Knight Order out of the capital?”
“Without the First Knight Order in the capital, the rebels will likely rush here as fast as they can—yes, even recklessly. I imagine they’ll ignore the slow supply troops and logistics, thinking they can attack the capital while the knights are away.”
Is that really how it’ll go? From what I learned in school, logistics are crucial. History has shown us time and time again how foolish, incompetent, and mad it is to start a war against a country with abundant resources while being short on supplies. Do they not realize how unsustainable a frontline is without proper logistics?
Well, I guess that’s what we’re banking on. Still, I’d say they’ve already fallen into our trap—there’s no other way to describe such stupidity.
“They have no idea that the Dragon Cavalry is nearby, so they’ll gleefully march in.”
“Is everything under control with the rebels inside the capital?”
“Thanks to you, Nero, the Guild of Righteous Thieves is on our side. We know exactly what the rebels are planning. Also, we’ve positioned Lord Sigmund’s troops and our soldiers throughout the city. Once we give the signal, they’ll all move in to suppress the rebels simultaneously, so you can rest easy.”
It looks like they’ll suppress the rebels in the capital before the rebel army arrives, and then we’ll face the rebel army head-on. The real concern is the hero. We don’t know what kind of skills they possess, which is unsettling. If the Dragon Cavalry suffers damage, it won’t be ideal.
If diplomacy doesn’t work, I suppose I’ll send in Larl-kun. No matter how tough the hero is, I doubt they’ll be able to keep their cool after being hit by dragon breath. Especially if they’ve never experienced battle before, like most people from modern Japan. If I can instill fear and trauma in them right from the start, maybe they’ll retreat into isolation. “Shut-in Hero”—that has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
“Mii!”
After finishing their greetings with Mii-chan, Luca, Lea, and Noa came over to rub against my legs, offering their own affectionate greetings. Such charming creatures. Let’s shower them with kisses and cuddles.
Mii-chan, meanwhile, seems to be greeting the queen. As expected of Mii-chan, she’s probably also expressing her gratitude for the recent opening of the Divine Cat Café.
“Mii!”