The Five: The Fight for the Imperial Throne
Chapter 32: The Beginning of the Battle (2)

But even so some children who are descendants or rulers of the region there who managed to escape, but not with other rulers who did not manage to escape the pursuit of Prince Michael's troops.

"Huh huh huh." The voice of someone who sounded extremely exhausted from running non-stop.

"Damn, what exactly is going on here???" Grand Duchess Yuuki said in her heart while trying to escape through the forest behind her residence.

"I don't know what's going on, but I hope the others are okay. Especially that guy, I hope he doesn't get hurt in the least. I'd better go to Theodore Roosevelt first, I hope the others are there too." Inner Grand Duchess Yuuki while taking out her teleportation stone.

A few hours earlier, the residence of Grand Duchess Yuuki, was sometimes Grand Duchess Yuuki's current horse.

"Hello, Eri. You must have waited a long time, huh?" Grand Duchess Yuuki said to her beloved horse named Eri.

"Khiiiikk." Eri cried while neighing happily to see his master coming.

"snap. Hahahaha, looks like you've been looking forward to our persiar this time huh? I was also very much looking forward to it. It's the first time we've done a ride back in 5 months since the last time I rode you, Eri. After that, I fell ill and was forced to be taken to the Yuuki Mansion to get treatment."

"It's a pity because I had to part with you for 5 months. But now that I'm cured so how about we do some more persiar, Eri?" Grand Duchess Yuuki asked happily while talking to her horse.

"Khiiiikk." Rikkik Eri with joy.

"All right let's go."

"Eri, look at today's weather it's really sunny. The spring breeze was blowing very gently, the sunlight was not too scorching, and the scent of blossoming flowers was scattered everywhere. It's so beautiful and amazing to look at." Grand Duchess Yuuki.

Meanwhile on the main fence of Grand Duchess Yuuki's residence, the Imperial forces led by His Highness Prince Michael came to destroy all traces of Grand Duchess Yuuki, the royal court said, who is the cousin and the highest power holder in the Harvest Empire after His Majesty the Emperor.

"Hey, have you heard the news? He said the Sun Palace, Eldrie Palace, Alpine Palace and Fanatio Palace were destroyed!!" Said one of the guards guarding the gate of Grand Duchess Yuuki's residence.

"Yes, I heard that. And from what I heard he said the main culprit of the attack was His Holiness Pange..." Said another guard who suddenly had an arrow of light stuck in his neck.

"A-astaga!" Said that guard who also experienced the same thing as the previous guard.

And right across from the guard post was a young servant who accidentally saw the murder and immediately ran into the main hall which was on the ground floor, as soon as his existence was realized by one of these soldiers. And no need to take a lot of time, the servant was harvested on the back of his head and made everyone who was working so that it caused endless panic.

Those who tried to escape were killed by the soldiers, similarly, those who try to hide or those who are caught by the soldiers and interrogated and say the wrong thing or try to hide something from them are also killed very horribly.

Meanwhile in the back garden of Grand Duchess Yuuki's residence, there was a middle-aged old lady maid who ran over to Grand Duchess Yuuki who was enjoying the cool spring breeze while shouting.

"ATTACK! THE ATTACK!"

"HIS MAJESTY PRINCE MICHAEL, COME ATTACK YUUKI'S RESIDENCE WITH HIS TROOPS! YOUR MAJESTY, QUICKLY YOU GET OUT OF HERE!"

"What?? what the hell is going on here?? Why did Prince Michael come and attack Yuuki's residence??"

"Your Majesty, what are you doing?? Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise we'll all die."

"I really can't just leave you, Your Majesty. You are already my own son, so please leave before Prince Michael comes and kills you."

"No! I won't just leave you!!"

"Jane, I'm asking you, haven't you known me since I was a baby? Have you ever seen me leave something I love so much behind?" Ask Grand Duchess Yuuki.

"No, Your Majesty." Jane's maid's pensive speech.

"Yes, then surely you know what to do, don't you, Jane." Grand Duchess Yuuki said as she descended from her beloved horse, Eri.

"Sure, Your Majesty."

"Then what about you, Your Majesty? Are you going to fight all those soldiers alone?" Jane asked worriedly.

"You don't have to worry, Jane. I'm not as weak as you think I am. Mr. Malevolent is with me anyway, so I'll be fine.

"So quickly take them all to the hiding place in my father's study."

"When you get there you'll find a family portrait. And there you'll find some clues and codes that will help you."

"I've cracked 5 of the codes before, and then I've traced the secret path, as far as I know it's safe to hide. There is also a variety of food, medicine and change of clothes available for all of you."

"I don't know when exactly it was made and when exactly it was put down, but I'm sure you'll need it all later. I've given you a sign in every secret passageway, so you're just gonna follow it, be careful because when I go down that secret passage there are a lot of hidden traps so don't let you take any wrong steps."

"And also, I've already died a few notes on every street, so make sure you read them. All right, I'll leave them all to you, Jane. Be careful, Jane, I trust you. Please take care of them all for me." Obviously Grand Duchess Yuuki while patting Jane on the shoulder.

"All right, Your Majesty. I'll remember it." Jane said as she ran to the place where all the servants were gathered.

Right after the old servant left, a soldier wearing armor with a golden dragon emblem in the middle came to Grand Duchess Yuuki who was currently running towards the main hall.

"Your Majesty, forgive me for not being able to protect you, Your Majesty." Said the soldier.

"That doesn't matter, Mr. Malevolent. Now let's protect this mansion together!" Pinta Grand Duchess Yuuki's.

"All right, Your Majesty. I will always protect this mansion and everything in it will be protected." Said Mr. Malevolent while taking out his sword and ready to put up a fight.

"Good, I love your passion and courage, now let's meet them." Grand Duchess Yuuki.