The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 26: Slave Revolt

The basis of this chapter is the rebellion of gladiators that occurred during the Roman Empire.

- ワイアード

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Outside Alfi's Forest Garden, Halidom of Alfheim

Alfi's Forest Garden is said to be the place where the first elven tribe, Alfi, frolicked with the animals of the forest every day in ancient times, before the establishment of the Halidom of Alfheim. It is also the place where the founder of the Halidom and the first Exalt, Galaduel, was married. It is said that couples who visit here will be bound together for eternity (well... that's beside the point).

Half a day had passed since the hostages (hereafter referred to as "refugees") had fled to the Halidom of Alfheim.

A wide plain spread out at the edge of Alfi's Forest Garden. There, a makeshift SDF base and a medical facility, along with large refugee tents, had been lined up, where the refugees were living. At first, it was natural for them to be confused as they were moved to the elven country in a strange vehicle, but with the help of SDF members and the local elves, they managed to calm down. Medical officers from the SDF and sorcerers skilled in elven healing magic entered the tents used by the refugees for medical rounds. Fortunately, there were not many with severe injuries or those in extreme weakness. The refugees once again felt that they had been saved, and the place was filled with people who had finally relaxed expressions or were shedding tears.

"I cannot thank you enough, Your Majesty."

"Don't worry about it; this is only natural as an allied nation."

Horiuchi, the diplomat, and Exalt Wenduil were conversing a short distance away. Horiuchi was grateful for the temporary provision of land for the refugees.

"How many are there?"

"Upon detailed counting, there are about 140.000. Most of them are women and children."

"...Only those who can work were made slaves."

"...Most of them were people who wanted to confirm the safety of their husbands and sons."

"It pains my heart... For now, I will protect their safety with the pride of my elven race. After that, I'm sorry, but I would like to leave it to you all..."

"No, that's more than enough."

"Heh..." 'Even so, there are a lot of them~'

・・・

Emergency Conference Room, Thestania Empire

The faces of everyone in the conference room were more serious than ever before. Among them was Emperor Belmard, who covered his face with his hands, looking as if he were silently pleading, "Please let this be just a dream."

"Um... it's Duke Yodoq. I know everyone is already aware of this, but I will say it anyway... the hostages, the slaves, are gone... no, it would be more accurate to say they were taken... In any case, that is what happened."

Upon hearing those words, Emperor Belmard began to tremble and slammed his hand on the table, shouting furiously.

BANG!

"!?"

"Is that all you have to say!? You should know that already! So isn't the real issue how to deal with it!? How could they move so many people in just half a day!? But right now, that doesn't matter! Come up with a good plan now!!"