A Demon Lord’s Tale: Dungeons, Monster Girls, and Heartwarming Bliss

CH 95

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ffirm or deny her thoughts.
“I won't ask any more about his background,” declared Carlotta.
“Besides, there's something more important we ought to focus on right now.”

The knight glanced at her surroundings before shouting a pair of names.
“Fi! Gui!”
“We are here to serve!” A pair of women almost seemed to emerge from the shadows next to her.
Neither's face was visible; they were both hidden from view.

The two were Carlotta's guards.
Of course, someone as powerful as herself didn't actually need guards.
In fact, the commander of the Faldien order had insisted that she would be fine without them.

Her superiors, however, vetoed her decision.
She was one of the most important paladins.
She held a position not far from the organization's apex.
There was no way her superiors could allow her to venture out alone.
She wasn't happy with their decision, but this time around, she was grateful.
The guards' presence had proved useful.

“The guy with the mask sure was amazing,” said the first guard.
“His attacks were so fast I couldn't follow them.”
“Hmph,” snorted the second.
“He is nothing but a piece of trash that sticks to Lady Nell and speaks to Lady Carlotta in an unacceptably rude manner.
I've wanted to stab him in the back on multiple occasions already.”
“That's enough banter for now.” Carlotta immediately began issuing orders the moment the two spilled their grievances.
“There's been a change of plans.
Begin the operation immediately.
Send the signal and tell all units standing by to act.”
“A-Are you sure that's a good idea, ma'am?”
“We've got no choice.
We've caused too much of a commotion.
Waiting until nightfall will do nothing but rob us of the initiative.
Carry out your orders immediately.
Have the distraction do its job, and then move on the castle at once.
We're racing against the clock.”
“Yes, ma’am!” The two stealthy subordinates left the scene immediately.
“…Now, I suppose I should play my part as well.” Carlotta muttered under her breath before moving to stand in front of the crowd, which was still cheering in response to the soldiers' defeat.

“Listen well, citizens! I am Carlotta De Maya, a paladin affiliated with the Order of the Faldien Holy Knights!” Her dignified voice caused those around her to immediately quiet down and pay attention.
“Look around you! Witness the state of our proud capital city and see how we have fallen from grace!”

The example she pointed towards was the soldiers.
The public's opinion on them was obvious.
Not a single soul had bothered waking them or assisting them in any which way.
They'd been left where they fell.

“The current administration is doing nothing but unfairly oppressing us with a tyrannical iron fist.
But time is on its side.
The administration will gain the power it needs to tighten its grip on the throne.
I am sure you can easily predict how the future will remain should they not be removed from power.”

Disturbed, fearful murmurs spread through the crowd.

“But worry not.
Do not lose hope.
For we, the church, shall not allow it to happen.
We shall soon reclaim our futures through our own actions.
We shall serve to guide ourselves to prosperity!”

Carlotta paused, which prompted the crowd to break into a cheer.
Not a single voice questioned any of her statements or assumptions.
It was a result brought about in part because the crowd had already been worked up to begin with, and in part because of Carlotta's outstanding charisma.

“Listen well! We, the church, shall now initiate a battle, a conflict that is necessary to restore our lives to their rightful states! I beseech all of you whose hearts are filled with courage.
Take up arms and fight against the injustice that oppresses you! God's will is with us.
Victory is ours for the taking!”

Again, the crowd burst into an excited cheer, its excitement at an all-time high.
The men and women within it raised their fists to the sky as they rallied themselves to fight for a better tomorrow.