Queen Kayana then stopped the gravity magic that was restraining Commander Ivana and Commander Allister. After that, Commander Ivana and Commander Allister were finally able to move and get back up after previously only being able to lie on the floor, supporting the heavy weight.
"Now tell me, why do you two intend to fight each other?" asked Queen Kayana.
Commander Ivana and Commander Allister gave their reasons to each other. However, Queen Kayana wasn't completely convinced by Commander Ivana and Commander Allister's reasons. Queen Kayana then asked Miss Violetta, Commander Asier, and Commander Keira why Commander Ivana and Commander Allister wanted to fight. Queen Kayana asked the three of them because they were the ones who had witnessed Commander Ivana and Commander Allister's intention to fight. The three of them explained this to Queen Kayana, and Queen Kayana finally understood why Commander Ivana and Commander Allister intended to fight.
"Hmm, so that's how it is. If that's the case, you're both at fault. Allister, why didn't you obey Ivana's orders and sit down? After all, Ivana only wanted to tell you to sit quietly, but you started babbling about Violetta's whereabouts. Do you have any objections to my decision to appoint Violetta as the new royal commander, even though she only guards the academy area?" asked Queen Kayana.
"I only object to her title as royal commander, Your Majesty. Even though she only guards a small area like the academy, she's given the title of royal commander. I have no objections to Your Majesty's decision to appoint a powerful person to guard the academy," said Commander Allister.
"It's clear that I gave Violetta the title of royal commander, because in addition to guarding the academy, she also leads the knights who guard the academy. This is my decision; you don't need to object. Moreover, Violetta's appointment as royal commander will have no impact on you. You will still be the 'Strom Leopard' troops commander. Do you understand?" asked Queen Kayana.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Then I have no further objections," said Commander Allister.
Despite his words, Commander Allister's expression was displeased.
"Then, Ivana, I know you're upset with Allister's refusal to sit down despite your repeated orders. But that doesn't mean you should attack him," said Queen Kayana.
"I apologize, Your Majesty. I promise I won't do it again," said Commander Ivana.
"Very well then. As punishment for causing a commotion in this room, you are not permitted to heal your wounds inflicted by my gravity magic while you remain in this room. You may only heal your wounds after the discussion in this room is over and you have left this room," said Queen Kayana.
"Yes, Your Majesty," said Commander Ivana and Commander Allister.
"Now, please sit in the chairs provided," said Queen Kayana.
"Yes, Your Majesty," said Commander Ivana and Commander Allister.
Then they both sat down in the chairs provided.
"You, too, please sit down, Sir Oliver," said Queen Kayana to Commander Oliver, who was behind her.
"Yes, Your Majesty," said Commander Oliver.
Commander Oliver then began walking toward the chair and sat down. Meanwhile, Queen Kayana was looking at the floor that had cracked due to her gravity magic. Queen Kayana then stomped her foot on the floor beneath her. After that, the cracks in the floor suddenly began to heal. The floor returned to its original state. After repairing the floor, Queen Kayana began walking toward an empty chair and sat down.
"Since you are all present in this room, let us begin the discussion. I'm sure you know why I summoned you all to this room. It concerns the situation in the kingdom following yesterday's major incident. As you know, yesterday in the courthouse, a plot was uncovered against me and the entire San Lucia family, orchestrated by Lord Darwin, Lord James, and Marquess Marcelo. The three who planned it were killed yesterday in the courthouse, transformed into demons. It's possible that there were others involved in the plot besides those three."
"The other possible individuals involved are Miss Claret, Miss Harriet, and my husband, King Albert. This is because the three of them suddenly disappeared after the assassination plot was uncovered. My husband, in particular, was confirmed to be involved in the assassination plot due to the discovery of documentary evidence in Lord James's residence implicating him. Because of this, he immediately fled the palace, and his current whereabouts are unknown. To find him, I even issued a bounty for anyone who could find and capture him alive. Because I still need a direct explanation from him, I want him alive."
"Although several people are suspected of being involved in the plot, I believe there are many more involved. Therefore, I invite you all to come to this room to discuss the individuals involved in the plot and the current and future situation in San Fulgen Kingdom."
"First, I want to ask you something. Have there been any strange things like unusual movements of people or anything else that have happened in the area where you have been on duty for the past few days?"
"Ivana, has anything strange happened in the San Quentine area?" asked Queen Kayana.
Commander Ivana then immediately answered Queen Kayana's question.
"Strange things, hmm? Apart from when I was ordered to inspect Lord Remy's residence, there haven't been any unusual movements or incidents in the San Quentine area for the past few days. There might be one possibility: refugees from the Kaminari country who have entered our kingdom illegally. They board boats and anchor in uninhabited coastal areas or bays that escape the surveillance of my knights. Even though they have anchored via those beaches or bays, we can still detain them after they leave and stop in local areas," said Commander Ivana.
"Refugees from the Kaminari country, huh? Isn't it common for the San Quentine area to be visited by refugees from the Kaminari country, since the Kaminari country is located across the sea from San Quentine port. So what's strange, Ivana?" asked Queen Kayana.
"Indeed, this shouldn't be surprising, as refugees from Kaminari often illegally land in San Quentine. However, what's strange is that over the past few days, more refugees have landed illegally in San Quentine than usual. This may be related to reports that the civil war in Kaminari has escalated, akin to a major war. Therefore, many Kaminari residents have fled to other countries and kingdoms, one of which is San Fulgen Kingdom," said Commander Ivana.
"A civil war, huh. Unfortunately, Kaminari and our kingdom don't have a cooperative relationship, so we can't intervene in the civil war there. If we had a cooperative relationship, perhaps I would send you to help calm the civil war there, Ivana. After all, you are descended from Kaminari through your mother," said Queen Kayana.
"Although I am descended from the people of Kaminari, I have never been there before, Your Majesty. I am like a stranger to the people of that country. Even if I were sent there, I'm not sure I could help calm the civil war there," said Commander Ivana.
"Well, you have a point. Besides that, what about the refugees from Kaminari? You said if you managed to detain them, did you take them to prison?" asked Queen Kayana.
"No, Your Majesty. I did say we detain them, but we didn't imprison them. After detaining them, we immediately reported this to Lord Remy, the Duke of the San Quentine region. We took them to Lord Remy to find a solution for these refugees: whether they would be allowed to stay in San Quentine or have them leave," said Commander Ivana.
"Then what is Lord Remy's solution for the refugees?" asked Queen Kayana.
"Lord Remy unexpectedly allowed the refugees to stay on the San Quentine grounds, and he even offered them a place to stay. The refugees are currently under the protection and supervision of Lord Remy," said Commander Ivana.
-To be continued