Chapter 22
Fall of the Emperor
As the fortress on Alnul hill appear bigger and bigger as the Imperial Army get close. But confidence in their Emperor for his subtlety and history of winning in every previous war, they march on. Before noon, they are 3km away from the Fortress. While the troop are setting up a fortified camp, the Emperor, his advisors, commanders, Allied Armies Commanders, Master Hepheston and Commander Erwin are at the front, looking at the Orb Union Fortress. They can't find any gate nor spot any strength and weakness. This fortress is simple in design, beside the fact that is it made of metal, nothing special about it.
"Legate Diomedes, you were faced with stone wall double this height and prevail, how about this wall which is twice shorter but make of metal?"
"Your Majesty, our siege weapons will not have any effect on this wall, besides using trebuchet to throw rock or whatever over the wall, I don't think we can scratch it with anything else, maybe not even the cannons."
"So the only option is scaling over or fly over it."
"Yes, I believe the Commander here can be very useful. Their hook can reach that height. Then his soldiers can take over a section of the wall, hold it long enough for our men to reach them. Then we shall overwhelm the enemy in one push."
"Your Imperial Majesty, may I have a suggestion?"
"By all mean, share your idea Master Hepheston."
"Let me and my mages cast Invisible spell on some of the Drake Riders, the can attack the enemy unseen and wreak havoc inside their base."
"Not bad, not bad at all. Let's do as you suggest."
Commander Erwin has nothing to contribute nor willingness to do so. As he hears the decision of sending his men in first, he is both angry and happy. If Orb Union decides to defend the wall, his men will be dead before they can get up to the wall, and the Emperor is unlikely to let them all go at once. A dilemma for him. So he can only pray for the best, maybe Orb Union will have some ingenious plan or miraculous technology that can save his people.
"But there is a problem, they might douse the oil on the wall and set it on fire. This will prevent us from advancing, not to mention we have no idea where the gates are."
"The oil and fire are problematic, but we can deal with those. If they deploy that measure, we shall have the men haul dirt and put out the fire."
"About those Metal Giants, how will the Giants Slayer handle them?"
"I don't know, but maybe we can haul those cannons up for them to use."
"I'm still worry, we don't know the interior layout of the fortress."
The Emperor at this point interject.
"Now now, My Lords, I am happy to see such meticulous work for this battle. Tomorrow, I shall initiate negotiation. I shall offer them one chance to come to an agreement with us. We shall demonstrate our new weapons, show them the mighty Drake Riders and with the entire might of the Empire array against them, they will surely be sensible. If not, our Drake Riders would have a good look at the interior of the Fortress. It's a win-win for us. So let be merciful first and merciless later. Don't you agree?"
Realizing this is the plan of the Emperor all along, he has no intention of battle and siege, just force a negotiation with these barbarian. But if negotiation fail, battle will begin. They bows to acknowledge him.
"We are humbled by your wisdom and generosity. May the Barbarian know their place and realize the mercy that had been granted."
To the West of Italica, General Tarkan and the Praetorian Guards wait as a group of merchant reach the gate.
"Who are you? The gate is close so you will have to wait for tomorrow if you want to do business in Italica."
"Please sir, I have very fine merchandise. We have traveled far to catch up to the Imperial Army."
"Then you are at the wrong place, the Empire no longer rule Italica."
"I live far up North beyond Knappnai Moutain, I did heard about Italica no longer an Imperial city, but I thought the Emperor has retake it."
"No, he wants to do battle with Orb Union to the South. So head South to join them."
"Please sir, we are tired and hungry. My merchandises are among the best selected, how about I let you 'inspect' them first?
"Oh, you are that kind of merchant, you should have said so earlier. I'll open right away."
The door open to Norra delight. A group of strangely dressed and armed soldiers come out and look at them with cautious eyes. But Norra is not strange to this reaction and immediately identify the leader and flirt with him.
"Now that the door is open, you wouldn't keep us waiting in the cold wind, would you?"
"Yeah, but I need to 'interrogate' you all first. So you are coming with me."
He pulls Norra close and order his soldiers to take care of the rest. Soon each of the 'merchandise' is escort by an eager soldiers toward the barrack while the guards are led into the dining area. As soon as Norra get into the room, she is cuffed, her 'merchandises' get the same treatment. At first they aren't alarm or worry, thinking this is some sort of 'game' that these soldiers prefer. Then it hit her like thunder when she realizes that they are all have the same taste, how can it be? No, we are trapped. But it is too late as her guards are stunned by the other soldiers and soon cuff up as well. Master Levi, Count Colt and Captain Eliot come to the interrogation room.
"You have two choices, answer our questions willingly and honestly or be subjected to interrogation."
"You will have my protection and become a citizen in my domain you choose the first choice."
"Or I will have to use my magic on you."
Norra mind is in turmoil. Normally soldiers and men in general are lustful, violent and vain. How come they didn't fall for her or her comrades' charms and turn the table instead? What to do now? Surely the others will have the same offer. After a while, Norra decide to be the first to talk.
"The Emperor wants us to take Italica by surprise, hold it and its people hostage to pressure the Representative of Orb Union. General Tarkan is waiting for us to open the gate with 20.000 Praetorian Guards. The signal is waving 3 torches on the wall and then drop the middle one. "
"Good. Now we shall give you a sedative to make you sleep. Then we shall deal with those Praetorian Guards."
"YOU ARE GOING TO KILL ME? I HAVE TOLD YOU EVERYTHING I KNOW."
"Relax, you are his citizen now, but to prevent you from making trouble, we have to make you sleep for a day. When you wake up, it's a new future for you and maybe some of your underling."
Norra has no choice but to agree. Thus a female soldiers inject her with a sedative and soon Norra is sleeping soundly. She doesn't know how long has it been, but she feels tired and thirsty, so she grabs the jug of water and drink. Then she see an old man, she tries to open her eyes and rub them to see clearly. But the hazy image of the old man still there. Frustrated, Norra open her mouth to ask
"Who are you? What do you want? Go away, I am trying to sleep here."
"I just want to ask something, after you have answer, I shall leave you in peace."
"Fine Fine Fine, Fuck it. Ask you questions quickly and leave me be after I answer them."
Master Levi asks the same question and Norra spill out everything just to get her sleep. After an hour, they all know what the Emperor plan with Italica is. Norra underling also subject to the same treatment. After comparing their confession, Captain Eliot sends a report to Alnus base then work with the Count to trap the 20.000 Praetorian Guards.
General Tarkan anxiety disappear when the agreed signal is seen on the wall and they march quickly to the opening door. A soldier with Italica Guards uniform run up to him, asking him to occupy the each wall with 5.000 each, then follow him as Norra and the rest had subdued the soldiers from Orb Union and capture the Commander. Quickly assign his commanders to occupy the walls, General Tarkan and his staff follow the soldiers to the barrack. As soon as they enter, they see the strangely dressed soldiers are being guarded. Confident that there is no trap, they enter the commander office as pointed by the messenger. There, he see a man sitting on the chair behind the desk. As soon as the door is close, they were shot with tranquilizer darts. The 20.000 Praetorian Guards occupy all 4 sections of the walls. Captain Eliot order the activation of the barrier and lock them on the wall while the drones fly on the top and release sleeping gas. In 20 minutes, snoring sound are heard and the Italica Guards proceed to strip the Praetorian of their weapons and armors, then bring them to a previously empty area that has been set up to imprison POW. Soon, Italica Guards in Praetorian armors and weapons patrol the wall. A messenger is sent to the Imperial camp to inform the successful occupation of the Italica walls.
In Alnus CIC, Cagalli gives to order to proceed with their operation.
Master Cato and the Special Force easily subdue the few Haryo tribesmen in their store, securing various document about their connection and dealing with various merchant and mages. But the most important of all is the new hideout they use to breed dragon. Though according to the letters, Zorzal had crushed their plan of building a Dragon Knight Order when he lost the two adult dragons at Italica. But to be sure, they will drop by to check it out later.
A little to the north of the Capital, Itami and his company of exo-amored troops begin their attack on the HQ and breeding facility. The bare minimum guards are slacking due to their defense rely on secrecy. Thus Itami Company has no trouble getting in. Then he release the drones with make sure all the stud Hobgoblins stay sleeping. Once they reach the breeding chamber, their horror begin. Beside the stud Hobgoblins that are lock in cages, there are hundreds of baby hobgoblin sleeping near the body of their 'mother'. The abdomens were torn open from the inside, their organs were consumed by the very baby they gave birth to. First horrified and now Itami and his Company are angry. They kill every hobgoblin in the chamber and tie up all the important looking Haryo tribesmen while execute the rest. With their main objective successful, they begin to scour the facility for intels.
In Proptor, Eric wait until the last transport depart before he starts the raid. And when he sees those Haryo Tribesmen head to the tavern instead of their warehourse, Eric decides to wait for a little while longer. After 2 hours of waiting, those Tribesmen emerge from the tavern, crawling and stumbling their way back to the warehouse. The guard seems to be familiar with this and doesn't pay them any attention, just let them pass. Eric and his team use them as cover and reach the office, after another 30 minutes of waiting, Eric and his team move in to make sure the Haryo Tribesmen will never wake up from their sleep. Then the office is raided and all the leaders in charge of this hideout are captured alive without much resistance. Documents, letters and account books are collected.
In Telta, Arthrun and his guards arrival is spreading as soon as he cross the gate, he receives letters from various merchants in the city, from Invitation to dine to invitation to friendly visit to their establishment. In the end, Arthrun decides to reply to those invitations by inviting them to a dinner in "Lacrimae Sanguinis Trade Company" conference room. He tells the staff to prepare the best of food but leave the drink to him. At 7, he arrive with Agron and the 4 dwarves Murat, Murin, Thor and Floki in tow, with them a whole cart of dwarven brew mead. Though surprise, the merchants recognized them for they are quite well-known in the city. The dinner progress well into the night as the dwarves recount the tale of the experience in the world beyond. Soon, it is getting late and 2 trunks are carried in.
"You all know me and how I do business, unfortunately there isn't enough gold coin for this time so I have to pay with a different mean."
They all listen attentively, then get the shock of their life when the 2 trunks are opened. Some even drop their drink when they see the gold bars and diamonds. Some try to reach out their hands only to be stopped with a cough.
"I believe gold bars and precious gems like diamond can be used to pay for your merchandise, any objection? We have our mutual associates here to confirm the quality of these gold bars and diamond."
There is no response since they are still entranced by the sight of such treasure. Thus, Agron slam shut the trunks to bring them back to the present.
"Ohh… excuse me… I 've ….. no , we've never seen such amount of treasure so …"
"I am not offended so you don't have to worry about it. And by your reaction, an agreement in paying method is in order."
"Yes, yes. Just tell me what you want and we shall provide."
"Good, I want everything. Remember 'EVERYTHING'."
Stunned by his answer, they struggle to interpret his word.
"You mean you want to buy up all the slaves?"
"Except the bad one, and I shall be the judge of that. So gather every slaves you have and I shall inspect them. Then we can proceed to do transaction."
"Then we shall be happy to organize everything, it will take a couple of day which you are welcome to stay with any establishment to do the inspection."
"Excellent. Let's have a final toast to seal the deal, then you are free to go. And take a diamond and a gold bar each as my compliment."
They are happily drink, then receive their gift, promise to do their utmost to satisfy Arthrun order and rush back to gather their slaves in anticipation of a historic sale.
Dawn come, the Emperor emerges from his purple decorated tent, dress in his old armor, the armor he wore during his lifetime on battlefield throughout his reign. His son is carrying his old banner, while his daughter simply ride beside him as attendant. The soldiers and legionnaires look upon their Emperor and see the marks left by weapon strike on his armor. They know their Emperor is with them not as someone at the back but leading from the front. This stiffen their resolve, now they are ready to march with him to the gate of hell itself.
In Alnus CIC, information flood back from the Special Force and lieutenant Yanagida is having an extremely busy day. General Hazama, Colonel Kisara, Commander Andrew, Director Erica Cagalli and Mery watching the Imperial army marching toward the base.
"Impressive, he must have been a very good or at least effective ruler. To have inspired his soldiers whom mostly are recruit to this degree."
"His image is contrast to the Senators and nobles in tow. He sure knows how to maintain grip on his power at the expense of other people."
"Well, we can give them a good impression to, if our Representative want."
"Let him come in peace. After all, I did invite him to negotiate."
"Yet he bring a millions army and antique weapons to intimidate us."
"This just mean how much intimidated he is by us, general."
"And it seem his Drake Riders is the last ace he has to show."
"Don't forget the hidden knife, they are poise to strike the moment we slack off."
"Don't worry gentlemen, I know how to make impression too."
"That, we have no doubt."
"Well, let's prepare for our guest. I hope thing will end well today gentlemen."
"The Empire is going down today, as is the Emperor."
Cagalli grins and walk away with Meryn, Director Erica and Commander Andrew while Colonel Kisara and General Hazama continue to monitor the Empire progress.
When Director Erica open the hanger to reveal her little side project, Cagalli and Meryn are shock and even more when they read the new Akatsuki specification.
"How did you get the material for such ugrades?"
"I exchange spare parts for other things, salvage and jury rig a few other."
"I expressively forbid military upgrade, what part of that order did you not understand?"
"I used spare parts and upgrade it using battlefield performance data. The original was built using the first generation Gundam tech, I upgraded it to complement the lacking in certain area, improve it so you can handle it better in combat."
"And you went all out as soon as the treaty allow Orb to use banned technologies is in effect,"
"We only use it here so we are still not violating anything."
"You have created the strongest Gundam in the history. I hope you deleted all your data, I don't want new weapon to appear after we finish the restoration of our world."
"I already did. That's why your father entrust me with the duty to keep Orb strong."
"Still looking out for all of us even in death, my father is really something. Anyhow, what's done is done. Meryn, you are on CIC for Akatsuki."
"Yes, m'am."
They board Akatsuki and start to get familiar with its system.
Outside, Commander Andrew brief the officers about their invasion plan.
"Our target is three cities, the imperial Capital, Port city of Proptor and the Slave Trading city of Telta. The Capital is devoid of troop, but local militia, house guards of nobles, prefects and remaining Praetorian Guards will put up resistance. Thus Colonel Kamo, you will have the task of capturing the Capital, Captain Itami and his reinforced company is ready to assist in urban warfare. Colonel Kengun, you will capture Proptor, the port city size is perfect for your heliborne troop and your helicopter can make sure no ship escape. Colonel Jouran, you will have Testa, remember this is a slaves city, many will resist you with their slaves so Arthrun has advise that a shock and awe tactic is recommended. They don't want to die so no matter how much you want to kill them, let those merchant live to prevent unnecessary loss of life. In order word, you are to move in, pressure them into submission and assist Arthrun in liberating slaves. IS THAT CLEAR?"
The three colonels salute and answer.
"Yes, Sir."
Satisfied, Commander Andrew dismiss them.
"Get to your men and be ready, we are to move out any time when the signal is given."
Colonel Kamo task force:
5.000 infantries
50 tanks
20 combat helicopters
40 Murasames
200 light armor transports
Exo-armor company of under Captain Itami
Colonel Kengun task force:
40 Helicopters
8 Murasames
800 heliborne troops
2.000 infantries
12 tanks
50 Exo-armor soldier under Captain Eric
Colonel Jouran task foce:
4.000 infantries
20 tanks
20 Murasames
50 light armor transports.
20 helicopteers
50 Exo-armor soldiers under Arthrun
After an hour of marching, the Imperial Army stop in front of The fortress. The Emperor and his children ride to the front, stop half way between the Fortress and the Army.
Cagalli in Akatsuki is watching their every move with the AI and Meryn assistance decides to come out and greet them. She give order for general Hazama to proceed with her plan and Akatsuki walks out of the hangar and fly up to the sky with glittering golden ray of reflected sun light and land in front of the Rotalties. Their horses rear up and try to gallop away, nearly throw them off before being reined in by their riders.
The first psychology move of the Emperor has backfired. Trying to intimidate a young ruler with armor and warhorse was the plan, and now that plan has been thwarted by a magnificent Golden Giant. The Imperial Army is surprised and some even think it is the god of the sun Flare descend on the mortal world and kneel with prayer on the lips. The officers also stunned and don't react or even join other in reverent pray. The Senators with shocked expression on their faces can't even utter a word. Commander Erwin and his scouts understand Rory means, and death is certain if they are to attack, and there are more of them.
Rory watching from afar so excited that she jump from her seat, mesmerize by the magnificent of the Giant. And her blood is boiling as she desire to see that Giant unleash its might on the Imperial Army. 4 spheres and 1 disc shape fly out from one of the boxes in the carriage and a 3D hologram appear, giving Rory and her pullers the view up close.
Zorzal and his two companions are dumbstruck. In their eyes, only the god can have such resplendent appearance. And now the 3D hologram of the entire battlefield. This is basically cheating. They finally understand why their attack and intimidation didn't work. They feel their prides have been stung again as this show how advance their enemy is and how primitive they are.
Numerous spheres fly out from the fortress and hollow screen appear, showing the entire Imperial Army what is going on between the Golden Giant and their Emperor. Without a word to say and their eyes all fixed to the screen, they watch in anticipation.
The Emperor is shocked to see those hollow screen with him, his children and the Golden Giant in it, now he understands what his daughter said about being exposed by Orb Union. He turn to look at the Golden Giant looking down to him, then to Princess and the Prince, their scared expression and defeated look gnaw at him. His surprise turn into anger. He is being look down upon while his entire army and government are watching it. But he can't do anything except staring back, getting down from the horse mean he accept defeat so he decides to be on his horse in defiance. Unknown to him, the same hollow screen are at every settlement throughout the continent. While those in Italica and the Empire are planted by Orb Union, the rest are dispersed by traveling merchants paid by the Count of Italica. Activities all over Falmart Continent come to a standstill as the people from all races and classes watch the incredible show that in their mind, the gods have granted them to witness a historic moment.
In Italica conference room, Count Colt, Myui, Master Levi, Master Darvin are treated to a 3D version hologram same as Rory by captain Eliot.
"So this is how you command your army, the entire battlefield is display with nothing hidden. No wonder she was so calm and compose."
"You can even hear them negotiate as well."
They are shocked, and for a moment, they realized the true advantage of Orb Union Military isn't just its powerful weapon but also their communication. There is no need for general to be on the field, no need for heralds to relay order, no need for flag signal …..
"So this is what she means by primitive. We were outclassed in everything and yet she was merciful to try her best to save us all."
The Count look at the hologram and finally admit a total defeat. He realized the war was started by the Empero but will end by Cagalli.
The mages in Rondel wonder what kind of magic is being shown to them, even their best mage can only show a hazy image for a short period, yet someone is showing such clear image on multiple places throughout the city and each is on massive scale compare to their magic.
Master Hepheston starts to fear for his life, this enemy doesn't fear the million strong army, display such incredible magic. He remembers what he learnt about their power and dread to think that power will be unleashed. He regrets joining in the heat of moment.
The gods at first excitedly watch the first confrontation between the Representative and the Emperor with amusement now horrified at the power of Orb Union technology. Before, only the gods can see any where they want, now Orb Union can and on a massive scale, even capable of showing others. The gods are terrified. This mean Orb Union can expand their influence with incredible speed and on massive scale. Though they have no idea how many surprises Orb Union still have, their instincts tell them to be wary.
The commanders of the Allied Armies after seeing the display, start to think seriously about King Duran plan of defection. In their mind, fighting the Empire is preferable to fighting a nations that have numerous Metal Giants and such powerful technology. And their soldiers share the same thought and feeling.
Taken by surprise and humiliatingly defeated in his first brush with Orb Union, the Emperor summon all his wits to address the Golden Giant. But before his voice can come out of his mouth
"Thank you Princess Pina and Prince Diabo to deliver my invitation to your father. I believe you have informed him of the terms as well."
Robbed of his initiation and ignore by the Representative, the Emperor is fuming inside but has to reply
"I refuse those term. What kind of terms are those huh?"
"The kind of terms winner give to loser of a war."
Unable to believe what he has just heard, the Emperor stare with a dumb look and can only utter a single word in reply. And he is not the only one.
"What?"
Recover relative quickly, he starts to regain the initiative
"The Empire has never lost, and will never lose. With a single word, a million men will charge and overrun your pitiful Fortress."
"The Empire has already lost, the only thing I need to do is to show you that. So give the order Emperor, and how many will get away with their live will depend on my mercy."
"Don't you dare challenge me."
"I dare challenge you, in fact, I am challenging you now. Give the order."
The Emperor is about to lose it and give the order, but Princess Pina intervene.
"Please, maybe we should negotiate in a more peaceful manner, let me organize the seats and table."
"Alright, you father probably tired after riding his horse."
He wishes to retort by doesn't want to be seen as undiplomatic, he relents as this will give him time to recompose and initiate his plan.
"First round to Orb Union. Second round coming up shortly."
Meryn comment ingnite a burst of laughter from many audience, and unintentionally trigger brawling between Pro-imperials and other citizens.
With table and seats in place, the Emperor dismounted with the help of a servant while Cagalli simply rappel down from Akatsuki. They sit opposite to each other. Determinations to win are shown on their faces
"Glad to see you face to face instead of behind that Golden Giant of yours."
"You mean glad to see me no longer looking down at you, right?"
The Emperor feels he is being push by a girl less than three times his age and always provoke him no matter what. To give in to his anger will show his army he is not to be trifle with, but to give the opponent what she wants is just plain stupid. Determine to hold out, he give a mildly threat.
"You are young and don't know how diplomacy work so I shall forgive your unintentional mistake. But don't push any further."
"There is no unintentional mistake, I merely interpret your word for all to hear."
This is the first time he realized his word is being heard by his entire army. He has to be careful if he doesn't want his army to misunderstand his intention.
"You are confident because you have defeat my force once. But war is not won on battlefield alone and certainly not won in just one battle."
Cagalli smiles and replies
"In my world, there are numerous war that won in a single battle. Just because you can't win a war in a single battle doesn't mean nobody else can."
The Emperor doesn't expect this kind of answer, but realize he has no knowledge about her world, decide to flex his muscle for intimidation.
"Then allow me to show you the different between this army and that army."
He order the servant to tell Grand Marshal Garrithos to give a demonstration of the new soldiers and weapons.
The cannons fire 10 rounds and smashing up the targets while the riflemen hit their targets with volley fire. Many audiences are impressed, but when the screen change to show the unimpressed Cagalli, the pro-imperials hearts sink.
"These weapons are consider valuable antique, suit for museum and history reenactment, not for battlefield."
"How about this?"
The Emperor blows his war horn and 2.000 drake riders fly up to the sky, form formation and sweep across the battlefield and circle around the army and the fortress.
"Aside from leaving burn mark and giving you detail information on my fortress, what else can they do?"
Fed up with being pushed around and provoke, the Emperor gives a challenge
"Melt you metal fortress, ships and giants, feast on your soldiers, burn your island to ash and terrorize you people."
"Prove it."
He has digged his own grave, now it's either full battle or he will appear as a weak old emperor. Luckily, Bouro and his tribesmen have been watching and realized that his chance to obtain the greatest credit for the successful campaign, he enacted the plan of the Emperor. Thus he and he tribesmen show up disguising as Count Colt, his daughter Myui and some maids and guards being prisoners of the Praetorian Guards.
"Representative Cagalli, I am sorry to inform you that the city had been captured last night In a surprise attack."
"Is that so, sorry to hear that."
Bouro and the Emperor don't know why Cagalli is acting indifferently, but they concluded that she doesn't actually care about Italica and this works in their favour.
"You don't seem to care for the city at all, Representative."
"I do care, why else would I have built a new wall and sent a contingent to defend it?"
"Then you are simply acting tough?"
"No, I want to know what is the fall of Italica has to do with anything?"
Not realizing her remark as a mockery, the Emperor presses on.
"It mean your action, altitude and word responsible for the ultimate fate of the city and the Count and his family."
"Save my people, this is a power struggle between rulers, the common citizens have nothing to do with it."
"That's a lot of responsibility you dumb on me, and considering the entire city and the Count family is at your mercy, isn't that irresponsible of you?"
His efforts to portray her as either a weakly or a remorseless is reflected. But he still believes he has the initiative.
"The allow me to offer you a choice, you can choose between the city or the Count and his family."
"Hmmm, but how can you prove they are not your agents in disguise?"
A little startle by her question, the Emperor can't answer immediately, but Bouro somewhat anticipated this
"Then as me question and I shall prove we are not fakes."
"That's not necessary."
Bouro hasn't anticipated her callous response, and surely not the swift and accurate shot from her. The Emperor jump a bit when he hears the shot and eyes widen at the scene of Bouro bleeding out. He give one last word before he collapse
"Why?.."
Princess Pina and Prince Diabo are horrified and rush to the Count, when they held him up, the face isn't that of the Count but of an unknown demi-human.
Before the Emperor or anyone can say anything, Cagalli walk to toward the rest of the prisoners and declare.
"That's not Count Colt Formal of Italica, this is a Dar, demi-human that can change appearance. Emperor Molt, you plan is finished and now everyone, I mean EVERYONE on the Falmart continent have seen it. As I said before, I shall expose you for all to see."
The screens show clearly a demi-human face with feature from many species. Many have no idea what race is this demi-human, but they do piece together all they have seen and heard so far and realize this demi-human is an agent of the Emperor.
The remaining Haryo Tribesmen seeing the dead leader don't know what to do. Princess Pina signal for more soldiers to come, expecting trouble. As soon as they see the Rose Knights rushing toward the meeting spot, the Haryo Tribesmen attack all with in arm reach. Princess Pina and Prince Diabo and the a few Praetorian Guards manage to put up a fight but soon overwhelmed by the number. Princess Pina gets knock to the ground and when she is about to be stabbed, a gunshot is heard and the attacker drop dead with a bleeding hole on the chest. Many gunshot is heard until the Rose Knights, Praetorian Guards and legionaries close in and finish what's left of the Haryo Tribesmen. One of the Tribesman let burst out loud before succumb to his wound.
"Damn you, Damn you all to hell. The Haryo tribe is supposed to be the shadow ruler of the Empire, yet you and your fucking ambition crush our meticulous plan by invading a powerful country and insist on fighting. Both you and your idiot son brought doom upon all of us. But I shall not go quietly, and this is my revenge. See you all in hell."
With his last breath, he blow his own war horn and to the shock of all, the Drake Riders begin to attack both the Imperial Army and the Fortress.
The Emperor has stood up when the Haryo Tribesmen attack now fall on his knees. His Army is being burned alongside the Allied Armies, he finally lost his mind and laugh maniacally.
"HA HA HA HA HA BURN! LET THEM BURN! BURN THEM ALL! BURN EVERYTHING! HA HA HA HA."
