CHAPTER III: T. G. CID
『T. G. Cid: 3 months since the outbreak of the Lion War. Days passed. The frontlines expanded as did the intensity of the conflicts. Without any decision victor, both Larg and Goltana's armies were being exhausted. Hunger and high taxes overwhelmed the people, Orlandu suggested a treaty to Goltana... 』
[In Bethla Garrison, Goltana meets with a number of noblemen. Orlandu and Elmdor are present.]BOLMNA: 20,000 dead. Counting both sides, that makes 40,000... Well over 200,000 injured just in our troops alone.
ELMDOR: Casualties aren't the only problem. Food stock is short as we expected. The real problem's the drought. There's no food and tax revenues are reduced. Storage is at less than a half.
BLANSCH: Larg's probably facing the same problem. I hear crops were ruined before harvest, due to rain.
ORLANDU: More serious are those made destitute by the war. According to Olan, more than 100,000 refugees have come to Lesalia.
BLANSCH: Ha, ha...Good! Larg'll have problems getting food.
ORLANDU: This is no laughing matter! The same could happen here. Many refugees may come here! Should we start peace talks!
GOLTANA: I understand your concerns. But, we cannot stop the war. We'll increase tax by 30%. Make sure no one trades grain at high prices. Also keep an eye on all refugees entering Limberry.
ORLANDU: Larg is in difficulty, too. It's not too late for a peace settlement.
GOLTANA: Enough, Orlandu! A peace settlement won't occur.
ORLANDU: Our nation exists because of the people! We exist because of them. Farmers suffered the most in the War! Raising taxes would hurt them even more. The soldiers are also suffering from lack of food. It's impossible to continue physically and mentally.
GOLTANA: Mentally? Are you becoming a coward?
ORLANDU: In the last War, we served by keeping Ordalia out of our land!
GOLTANA: Are you saying there's no 'right' in this battle? Since when did you start talking about 'hypocrisy'? You can't go easy on them. It's for the people! We can't allow a corrupt royal family to oppress the people any longer. We fight!
BLANSCH: He's right. Just a little longer before it's over! I never expected to hear that from the one they used to call 'T.G. Cid'.
ORLANDU: A little longer? Where'd you get that idea? How can you be optimistic? Are you blind?
[Blansch stands.]
BLANSCH: Your words are harsh!!
GOLTANA: Enough! I'm disappointed in you, Orlandu. Any more harsh words may mean your life!
[Blansch returns to his seat.]
ORLANDU: ......
GOLTANA: I won't say this again. If any more of you disagree with my plans, go now! Understand? Orlandu!!
CHAPTER 3: THE VALIANT
Delita told me that there is a big tide and he goes against it...
If this age of war is the "big tide" like a fate we can't avoid, can I go against it?
Now I head for Lesalia to tell my brother Zalbag there's someone manipulating this war...
Delita told me that there is a big tide and he goes against it...
If this age of war is the "big tide" like a fate we can't avoid, can I go against it?
Now I head for Lesalia to tell my brother Zalbag there's someone manipulating this war...
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