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 Didas name in a scolding tone.

Princess, 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 didnt stop talking, Ryle shouted his name again.

The rooms 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 enemys blood. So the princess will not have to take this responsibility alone.

Ryles voice echoed throughout the voiceless room.

Of course, Im ready to take this on, but princess, are you really ready to take accountability? The decisions of our princess will determine the balance of our victories and losses. Even though you would not be directly commanding the troops, the princess intentions will be our guidepost. Our backs will be laden with not only our own lives, but the citizens as well. But, the princess 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 Didas question.

Furthermore, even though its not direct, signing the authorization papers will still count as spilling enemy blood.

Dida was right. My heart felt pierced by the truths starkness.

I cant 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 wont 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 wont ask for the lightning-quick decisions that milady always makes. But, since our princess has already taken the future into consideration and started to prepare, maybe those fast resolutions will be for the best.

Even I dont have the answer when I ask myself these kinds of questions.

Yes Its exactly as you said, Dida.

My tone was pretty much worthless.

But, it couldnt be helped.

I, really am worthless.

I told Dida and Ryle to make arrangements for the future, but I wasnt even prepared myself.

Right now, I still dont have an answer, to your question. Please give me, a little more time.

Understood. Well go make the preparations now.

I thought that he wouldnt start to immediately take action after my answers delay. I was surprised that Dida announced first what they were going to do.

. Yes, Ill leave it to you.