Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Dida’s Query (2)

“Milady, are you really ready to take that responsibility?”

Dida stowed away his wavering tone, and looked at me with full focus .

“If this really evolves to war, defeating the enemy would be absolutely necessary . There will be casualties on our side, too . With a single command that you make, milady, everyone will be under that situation . ”

“… . Dida . ”

Ryle inched closer, and called Dida’s name in a scolding tone .

“Milady, are you capable of issuing a command that will result in the deaths of our enemies, even at the expense of our own militaries?”

“Dida!!”

When he didn’t stop talking, Ryle shouted his name again .

The room’s silence was deafening .

“If war really will come upon us, everyone will have to take that burden- the burden of possibly losing their own lives, of having their hands dirtied in the enemy’s blood . So the lady will not have to take this responsibility alone . ”

Ryle’s voice echoed throughout the voiceless room .

“Of course, I’m ready to take this on, but milady, are you really ready to take accountability? The decisions of milady will determine the balance of our victories and losses . Even though you would not be directly commanding the troops, milady’s intentions will be our guidepost . Our backs will be laden with not only our own lives, but the citizens’ as well . But, milady will have to account for everyone on the battlefield, as well as the repercussions for after the war… . Is that right?”

Ryle remained silent after Dida’s question .

“Furthermore, even though it’s not direct, signing the authorization papers will still stain enemy blood . ”

Dida was right… . My heart felt pierced by the truth’s starkness .

I can’t just play dumb when I know the answer .

… . Such as the wishes of the people .

I have accomplished many deeds with single, decisive actions .

Even the citizens, who definitely won’t approve of the war, will be caught in the storm .

… . When war truly breaks out, will I really be able to send our military into combat?

“… . I won’t ask for the lightning-quick decisions that milady always makes . But, since milady has already taken the future into consideration and started to prepare, maybe those fast resolutions will be for the best . ”

Even I don’t have the answer when I ask myself these kinds of questions .

“Yes… It’s exactly as you said, Dida . ”

My tone was pretty much worthless .

But, it couldn’t be helped .

I, really am worthless .

I told Dida and Ryle to make arrangements for the future, but I wasn’t even prepared myself .

“Right now, I still don’t have an answer, to your question . Please give me, a little more time . ”

“Understood . We’ll go make the preparations now . ”

I thought that he wouldn’t start to immediately take action after my answer’s delay . I was surprised that Dida announced first what they were going to do .

“… . Yes, I’ll leave it to you . ”