Okay, before I begin this chapter, I have an announcement, well, actually, two announcements to make. First, I have added random characters in the storyline, such as Akita Neru and Leon, but it doesn't really change the important factors that much so it doesn't really matter.

Secondly, I have decided that it is boring to introduce each chapter by myself, so I have decided to create Luneth Irving, who will be like a non-existent friend-type-thingy and part of my conscience. So, from now on, my introductions will look like:

Sephi: This. Oh, and since I don't feel like calling him Luneth all of the time, I'll just call him 'Rune', since that's the shortened version of his name in Japanese.

Rune: Joy…

Sephi: …He's not very optimistic… (pouts)

Rune: Why should I be? (stares)

Chapter 2- Neru's mission

Rin's POV

"Queen, something must be done about the demonstrations. The people may try to overthrow you if you do not do something about it!"

Ugh. That pathetic minstrel. What was his name? Kamui Gakupo. That's it. Gakupo and his stupid purple hair. It was so long! Why didn't he just get a haircut already?! Then he'd actually look like a guy! I mean, really!!

There had been another demonstration. Once again, I had to order the soldiers to get rid of the crowd. The crowd was screaming… and getting hurt… and I think people died again… and…

No. Stop right there. You are the Queen, Rin. If anybody tries to go against you, they must be punished. That was one of the lessons that my advisor, Megurine Luka, had taught me since I was seven. She told me that if I wanted to become a good queen, I had to follow her lessons.

"Queen, you must…"

"Alright! I get it already!" Great, now I was gonna have a huge headache too. Perfect.

Then, a brilliant thought came across my mind. Of course! Why didn't I think of it before?

"Len," I called out to my brother, "Could you please fetch Neru?" Akita Neru, who was only a little older than me, was one of my best, and most reliable, spies. I could just get her to find out who was leading the demonstration, and put him on the guillotine for everyone to see. Without its leader, the demonstrations would probably cease.

"Yes, Queen." I was a little shocked and hurt by Len's response.

"Len, you're my brother. You don't have to be so formal with me."

He laughed. "I know, but we're on official business right now, so it'd make more sense to be formal."

I smiled with him. Len's logic made sense.

Neru's POV

I walked down the corridor, pleased that I finally had another task to do. This time, the Queen wanted me track down the leader of all of the demonstrations that had been causing the kingdom some trouble. I entered and started to pack a few things I might need. I didn't need much. The civilians aren't that rich, so I only had to wear some weary-looking clothes, which were actually one of my dresses, torn-up and dirtied in the stables.

And speaking of dresses, I looked at the one I was planning to wear for dinner. It was a new dress, and I was getting excited to finally have a chance to wear it. Oh, well. It wasn't everyday that I got a mission either. I packed a few daggers that I might need along with some food, and I was all set and ready to go.

As I fit in with the crowd outside of the castle easily, I listened carefully for any mentions of the demonstrations. After a few hours of walking aimlessly, I got my first clue.

"I know that it's risky, but the people need the demonstrations. I've told you already!"

Wow. That was pretty fast.

Leon's POV

"I know that it's risky, but the people need the demonstrations. I've told you already! Mei-"

Meiko had silenced me with a finger to her lips. I looked around to see a child about fifteen or sixteen years of age, and with long blonde hair tied in a ponytail on one side of her head, in rags. She looked tired and worn.

"Please! Were you just talking about the next demonstration? Please, please tell me about them! I want to attend…" But Meiko cut her off.

"Look, kid, it's great that you want to join and all, but you're way too young. People get killed during these things. You should really…"

"Please!" The child was begging now. "My family…" Tears were falling down her cheeks. "My entire family! I want to… a-attend in my p-parent's place! Please, please, I'm begging you…please…"

Meiko looked helplessly at the girl, and then at me.

"Look, I understand that you lost your family, but you're too young to go to a demonstration." Great. She was sobbing even harder now. "Here," I took her shoulder gently. "Why don't you come home with us for a night or so? I'm leading the demonstrations, so…"

Just then, Meiko gave me a sharp look. I ignored it.

"So you won't really miss out on any thing, alright?"

The girl nodded, and we headed towards home. She kept her head down all the way there.

Meiko POV

I have to admit, I kinda didn't like that girl very much at first. I knew that I should feel sorry for her and had empathy for her, but something seemed a bit suspicious. Really, what are the odds that this random girl randomly wanted to go to a demonstration, especially after the previous one.

Stupid Leon had told her when the next demonstration would be, and that he was leading them. I know that she's a young girl and all, but for goodness sake! Leon should be more careful!

"Make sure that the girl doesn't go anywhere. It's dangerous." I told Leon as I had to take a different path from him and the girl to go home. He walked off with her with a curt nod.

She's just another orphaned girl, like me. I know that. I know that I can trust Leon to make sure the girl didn't get caught in the demonstration, which by the way she wouldn't be attending.

But why do I feel so at unease?

Neru's POV

Wow. These people are idiots. Not only did they tell me that they led the demonstrations, but now the leader, Commander Leon, was showing me where he lived. What an idiot. To think that he was a legendary hero… That's just ridiculous.

"Make sure that the girl doesn't go anywhere. It's dangerous." The lady in red called. At least she had some brains. But unfortunately for her, I already had a plan, and judging by the idiot Commander, it was going to work perfectly.

I entered the house. It was… well, it was a pheasants' house. What else is there to say about it?

"I'll make you a bed in the living room." He said. But I wasn't planning on sleeping in that house. Ever. Before he left, I whimpered in a small voice.

"Umm… Sir? I-I have a d-doll at home that my m-mother made me, and I…" But that was all I had to say. He totally fell for my trap.

"Kid. You can go get your doll from your house. But you must remember to be careful of getting caught. Do you understand?"

I nodded meekly and walked out the door. What an idiot. As soon as I lost sight of his house, I headed straight for the castle, already planning out my report.

Sephi: Yay!! Another chapter has been completed!!

Rune: O…k… So upload it.

Sephi: That's what I'm doing! (death glare)

Rune: (rolls eyes)

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