Chapter 5: The Healing Magician Initiates a Coup
We decided to make our country a kingdom, that is, a monarchy ruled by a king.
“Then, we will go for the kingdom. In addition, it is a fairly primitive model and the power is over concentrated! It is the most convenient if you want immediate and overflowing prosperity.”
The monarchy strengthens the central power… Ellen says that it can be a political system completely dictated by a king, if I just decide. Until now the Dioral Kingdom and the king were absolute. Beyond that, the king really behaved like a god. But it would be nice if Ellen took the lead. In this country where she is the only one with a brain, anyone who tries to stop her is just a obstacle.
Ellen clapped her hands with both hands and made us pay attention to her.
“Then let’s continue, let’s decide the name of the country. Tomorrow we will carry out the coup, so we must decide today. By the way, we cannot postpone the coup. Because we are already making various preparations.”
“Rather, I think it would be better to choose a name until after taking power, don’t you think?”
“Nope. It makes the biggest impact to make the big announcement the day you seize power. So… have you thought it through already, everyone? I told you it was your homework, didn’t I?”
Ellen asked Setsuna and the others. By the way, I didn’t think of a name for the country. Yesterday I didn’t have time to think about that while giving Ellen love. Well, I’m not the only one who didn’t think of a name, so that’s fine, right? I looked at everyone thinking that, but no one was hesitating… Don’t tell me everyone is seriously thinking about it.
“What a relief that everyone has thought it through properly. Then, let’s announce them in order.”
“Nn, Setsuna thought of the Kearuga Kingdom. This country is owned by Kearuga!”
“Hey, wait a minute. That was the last thing we mentioned yesterday.”
“But that’s the best.”
Setsuna nodded with her usual expressionless face. I really like the fact that she is wagging her tail.
“Then the next one is me.”
It seems that Freya will go second.
“I also think that it should be a name that says that it is owned by Kearuga-sama. Therefore, the name I thought of is… the Kearuga Empire!”
“Didn’t you just change kingdom to empire…?”
“That feels more powerful! Emperor has a slightly higher air than king!”
Is Freya really a former princess? The difference between a kingdom and an empire is that in a kingdom you are basically the head of a country. In an empire you reign over several countries including your own. Originally the Dioral Kingdom had several dependencies and was structurally an empire. However, in the current situation dependencies are moving away one after another, so
It would be presumptuous to call itself an empire.
“You guys… how is that possible?”
Kureha was amazed.
“Nn? So what did you decide, Kureha?”
“What I thought was Rainara Kingdom. At the place where I met Kearuga the Rainara was in full bloom. That’s why every time I see a Rainara I think of Kearuga. The Rainara is beautiful, and that is Kearuga for me. That’s why I want to give it that name.”
Our meeting was in the Rainara room where I healed Kureha. What memories. Also, those flowers were gorgeous. But she couldn’t agree. Naming the new country after the national flower that is the
symbol of the Dioral Kingdom would be a problem.
Ellen put on a wry smile.
Since Kureha thought about it so much, Ellen couldn’t say anything bad about it. But that expression on her face was because she, like me, thought it was a bad political decision to use the
name of the Dioral Kingdom symbol.
“Then I continue. What I thought was Panacea Kingdom. Just like everyone says, I want to make it clear that this is the property of Kearuga-niisama. Using Kearuga’s name directly would be a bit crude, but wanting to use a name that associates him, let’s remember that Kearuga-niisama is a healer. That’s why I took the name of the goddess of healing.”
A country named after a god is auspicious and refined, and the goddess of healing may be associated with me. It would be enough to indicate to the interior and to the exterior that it is my country.
“As expected of Ellen-chan… I have no complaints.”
“Nn, it’s a good name. But for Setsuna the Kearuga Kingdom is easier to understand and I like it more.”
“I also agree with Ellen.”
“But it is still very early. Kearuga-sama’s proposal is missing.”
Everyone’s attention focused on me and they smiled boldly. I can’t say anything in this environment, since I thought the name didn’t matter, I didn’t even think of one.
“…What a coincidence, I also thought of the same name as Ellen.”
That’s why I decided to follow Ellen. So I can keep my dignity.
“If Kearuga-sama thought the same, for Setsuna it’s fine.”
When Setsuna, who had taken an interest in the Kearuga Kingdom, agreed, everyone’s opinion agreed.
“Then, the Panacea Kingdom is decided. I’m looking forward to the coup. Tomorrow the Dioral Kingdom will be reborn as Kearuga-niisama’s Panacea Kingdom! Now, these are the constitution and the laws. We will change the rules as we rebuild the country. There aren’t many opportunities to start over, and the current rules are intentionally complicated and inefficient to protect the interests of the nobility.”
Ellen handed us a sheaf of papers. Although it was a collection of the country’s laws and constitution, there were very few pages. If we seek efficiency, so it should be.
“Yeah, let’s go with this.”
“Is it okay for you to answer without reading it?”
“Of course, I’ll take a look at it later. But if Ellen did it there shouldn’t be a problem with the content. Don’t you have a stack of work, Ellen? You are not in a position to waste your time waiting for my answer.”
“I could tell you to read it while I set a trap to take your power away, Kearuga-niisama.”
“Then it’s okay, I trust Ellen. Besides, either way, a country without Ellen’s administration would become a problem. The moment you betray me, it will be the end of this country.”
The administration of a country is terribly problematic. I wonder if I could rule even a territory without regret?
“Then, I will repay that trust.”
“What will be the procedure for tomorrow? I have a job too, don’t I?”
“Do not worry about it. As long as you’re with me I’ll give you directions all the time, so come here tomorrow at 6 in the morning. It will be a meeting without Freya-san. Ferya-san will have
Princess Flare’s face and she will wait with the royal family.”
“Ellen-chan, what should I do?”
“It’s fine as long as you’re arrogant.”
“It’s easy to understand. Then make me a princess.”
She is so happy that you would not think that it is the day before the country is taken. To take over a country, preparation is nothing more than 90% of the work. We have this margin of freedom because Ellen is able to do it perfectly. Also, she let out a laugh because Ellen only trusts herself. Show me how you steal control of this country from them while I’m on the front lines.
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And so the day of the coup arrived.
As planned, we changed Freya’s appearance to Princess Flare and placed her together with the royal family, and we gathered in the same room as yesterday. I myself was not Kearuga, but had the appearance of Hero 【Healer】 Kearu. I opened the window all the way and looked out. The castle was surrounded by about five thousand soldiers. No matter which way you look at it, it was
a rogue army. Then, using a megaphone, they shouted something.
“Hey, Ellen. They’re yelling something about the 【Healer】Hero’s army.”
The content of his shouts was 『I, the Hero, revolt because we can no longer leave the rule of this country to the royal family, all those sympathizers who agree with this determination are gathered here. Surrender to Hero 【Healer】 Kearu. 』
“Yes, it is Kearuga-niisama’s coup after all.”
“Even so, you were able to gather five thousand soldiers in the current Dioral Kingdom.”
Due to the uproar caused by King Dioral and the war against Bullet, there were many soldiers killed in battle, so dependencies and various cities moved away from the central power. The current Dioral Kingdom should not have the power to muster five thousand soldiers.
“Those aren’t just soldiers from the Dioral Kingdom. I used various connections to get soldiers from various countries. Prince Breed was also happy to cooperate with us.”
“The summary is that I traveled through several countries talking about my ideals and sympathetic countries helped me? I see, it makes sense. This increases the veracity of the coup.”
The original purpose for changing the country’s name was to avoid paying reparations and compensation to neighboring countries. It was to say that the sins of the Dioral Kingdom are only of the Dioral Kingdom and we have nothing to do with it. For this reason, if they said that this coup d’état was something arranged, it would be the end. Improving the veracity of the coup by involving several countries is an extraordinary move. By increasing the accomplices, in the eyes of neighboring countries we rise to another level and get rid of the lies. Also, if there are soldiers dispatched from various countries, intelligence agents from neighboring countries will come to the coup site to gather information, and spread the information about the coup to our country.
As usual, Ellen doesn’t miss a thing.
“It’s fine that you made a rebel army, but what is it that can only be seen in real battles? The blood flowing.”
As the soldiers of the castle ignored the surrender recommended by the rebel army, they began to attack and started the war.
“Intelligence agents from the other countries will arrive soon, so we have to properly show them how blood flows. Oh do not worry. That preparation was already included. This castle is small and has cliffs behind and to the east. They can only attack from the front and the left, but all their efforts were focused on the left to deal with the castle wall and the canals. Therefore, the enemy can only reach by the front. There are too many who come to attack at once.”
No matter how many soldiers you gather, as long as you don’t leave the castle only a small fraction can attack and the rest are reduced to spectators. After all, this is a good castle. He is solid to defend.
“I see, all those people should just act as much as they want.”
“Yes, both the troops leading the rebel army and the defending troops are actors who have been instructed beforehand. As planned, they will compete and prolong the battle while moderately injuring people.”
“So, my role is to end the coup after a proper exchange?”
“Yes, they are both putting on a good show. Should we go after an hour?”
“Yes, Freya is waiting.”
There is only one place I should go in this situation. The throne room, where Freya waits for us. Arriving at this place, I was able to know what would happen from here on out without any explanation. When I get to the throne room, it will finally be my turn. There’s still an hour until my shift. Should I think about my speech and practice my acting? After all, this will be the debut of the new ruler. I have to show a dignified appearance.