Firearms in a Fantasy World

Chapter 24: Recapture of the Capital Part 1

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Crystal Glare Castle is in the capital of the Aldor Kingdom, named after the huge crystal stones on Mount Labson near the city.

After several relocations of the capital during the Rodney dynasty, it was finally settled here by the fifth monarch and gradually became the political and economic center of the entire kingdom. After careful management by eleven successive kings, by the spring of the year 1990 in the Sacred Era, the capital had a population of over 100,000, making it one of the largest cities in the known world.

In this spring of the year 1990 in the Sacred Era, the eastern territories of the kingdom were attacked by the Highland Barbarians. Princess Catherine personally led the army to expel them. However, just as the princess's army arrived in the eastern highlands, the Duke Giles from the southern fiefdoms raised a rebellion and quickly marched northward.

To make matters worse, Sir Hals, the commander of the city guard who remained in the capital, betrayed the royal family and joined the rebellion led by Giles from the south.

It was now noon, and the fields along the King's Road to the capital were still busy with activity.

The farmers weren't willing to rest; it was just that the recent rebellion of the city guard had caused chaos near the capital. Everyone was afraid to go out, which delayed a lot of farming activities. Now that things had settled down a bit, many people were working from dawn till dusk to make up for lost time.

Many birds chirped loudly as they flew in from the north. People looked up and saw a military procession at the end of the road.

Some started to get nervous until they saw the flags fluttering in the wind and breathed a sigh of relief.

As one group of soldiers after another passed by, the road became filled with dust. Countless troops and numerous flags formed a colorful river that snaked its way towards the capital.

"Make way!" A group of knights rode past a marching column of soldiers, heading towards the front of the procession. Leading them was a female knight, her bright golden hair shining like flames in the wind.

As they neared the front of the procession, the knights noticed someone riding towards them on horseback. They pulled on the reins, slowing their pace.

The rider quickly reached the knights and, facing the leading female knight, placed his right hand over his chest and bowed slightly. "Princess Your Highness."

Catherine waved her hand to signal him to rise and asked, "What's the situation ahead?"

"The vanguard has already met up with the loyalist forces at Oren Town. The temporary headquarters is set up and awaits your arrival, Your Highness."

"Good, everyone, hurry up. Let's move quickly."

"Yes!" The others behind him responded promptly, urging their warhorses forward to follow Princess Catherine.

About half an hour later, Catherine and her entourage arrived at the governmental hall in Oren Town, which served as their temporary headquarters. As she dismounted, a female officer appeared at the doorway and knelt down on one knee.

"Princess Your Highness!"

The female officer had black hair and eyes, clad in black armor that sharply contrasted with the princess's white armor.

Catherine immediately extended her hands to help the officer up, then embraced her warmly, saying with relief, "Ophina, thank the Lord of Light for arranging you to accompany me in such perilous times."