The noise abruptly stops as everyone turns to look.
CW: Not again. Sigh
You ascend slightly , and your voice is amplified.
Ezura makes her way to the town centre to see Falone there.
E: Well. Someone did my job for me.
She stays and listens , after asking a civillian what was going on.
“No need for the extra help, Court Wizard. A King must know this magic, or their influence… is but a mere speck of dust.”
He turns to the lady and looks up, at the floating lady.
I have seen that many people here are disheartened by the royals, saying that most of them are… Useless.
Please, do not worry. Us of Royal Blood must serve our nation. We handle relationships with other nations, cooperate with others and ensure the safety of our city. Why else would the Kingdom of Xed send ships? Why else will the other kingdoms send goods to trade? It is through our nobles, who have worked hard through the years. They have worked hard, and I can vouch for them all.
Our Nobles also take into account the management. The Sheriffs, Observers, they are the heads that helped look through the crimes in our city. From when we first started, a rampant looting and crime spree then. Over the past 50 years, crime has dipped over 75% from 12 thousand cases to 3 thousand cases of minor crimes, and over 90% of 1 thousand cases to less than a hundred cases per year. Yes, everyone played a part, but without the nobles’ guidance…
Without them, where will we be? We will be in ruin, without food, without shelter, without rations. Our security in this very town will be compromised. Do we worry about random attacks everyday of our lives? No! Our success has been solely dependent on the nobles. Why else have our Late King work so hard to create a pact with the other 9 kingdoms, entrusting it to the nobles to communicate with the other kingdoms?
I, as Crown Prince, will continue on his legacy. If anyone here thinks that I am not worthy to step up after my Father. Then step up here and present your case.
Taking advantage of his audience, he says“And I am certain that woman is a member of a cult!” He points at Lucy.
The crowd starts to murmur.
Almost instantly at this mention of Cult, some paladins come to test the faith of Lucy.
L: Hey! What are you doing?
Paladins: If your really of the Blue Dragon , this won’t hurt at all.
A Paladin presses his hand over Lucy’s forehead. A light comes from it and shines brightly. The crowd gasp at this.
Paladins: …
Paladins whispering : Sorry… miss. Mistake , just doing our job.
L: Hmph.
Paladin (audibly): We can say , Sir Reginald , that this woman isn’t a member of the Cult. Sorry.
They all breifly bow and jump off the stage into the crowd.
CW: Hello sir. Spell of Ascension and Spell of Amplification. Some of my finest works , even if they are a bit magic-consuming.
A: As I was going to say , Prince , we-
L: I’ll take this, Andrew. Can’t even treat me with respect. Just proves how they really are.
CW: She uh , asked me? Very nice about it , so I let her. Sorry if you didn’t want me to sir.
He bows.
A: Holy Mi-Moly!
Andrew quickly jumps out of the way , as the crowd suddenly erupts with chatter.