The Doll and The Prince - v2 Chapter 69 (Patreon)

Hiiro (37)
The sound of fire trucks approaching resounded in the surroundings.
The vehicles of the Royal Castle's security team stopped, surrounding the armored vehicles.
If there's anything abnormal at our mansion, they would have received the report.
They must have rushed here from the castle.

"You're late."

When I said this to the man who seemed to be in charge as he approached, he kneeled down, placed his right hand on top of his left fist, raised that hand, and bowed his head.

"I am Masamune Yoshifuji, Commander of the First Security Battalion. Your Highness Hiiro, I apologize for the inconvenience. For now, I advise everyone to evacuate to the Royal Castle."
"Are there any nearby mansions available?"
"This is a direct message from His Highness Akemi. First, please come to the Royal Castle."
"What about the villa?"
"There is one available within the castle grounds, but it has only been maintained to the bare minimum."
"That will do. We'll prepare it ourselves."
"It's much larger than a mansion. It might be difficult with just a few people."
"Hmph. Any place will do. Give up one of the mansions. We won't be able to borrow the castle's kitchen to cook our meals, will we?"
"There are many chefs in the castle's kitchen, so you shouldn't feel inconvenienced."
"We will. We need special dishes. Only our chefs can make them."
"If you tell us, we'll make them. For now, please come to the Royal Castle. It's my duty to escort you. Please understand."

Naruhito started to doze off. When I look back, Otoha was also in Hitachimaru's arms.
Maybe she's feeling unstable after realizing it was an attack from Nijou.

"It can't be helped. Let's move to a place where we can rest first. Get up."
"Thank you."

Finally releasing the bow, Masamune stood up.
The assailants who were lying in front of the armored vehicles were all tied up.
I didn't recognize any of their faces.

"Is Nijou Akesora dead?"
"Yes, it was last night. You seem to be well-informed."

This attack, which would took Otoha's life as well, shows that they no longer need her.
Why did they not leave Otoha, the only remaining successor, alone?
And Akegi didn’t even come at a time like this.
I can't seem to understand it at all, but at least I've come to that conclusion.

If I have the chance to speak to them at the end, maybe I should ask.

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