Vol.1 Ch.4: Misunderstanding
Far from the road to Italica, a group of female cavalry rushes on the dirt road. " Hey! Bozes! You're going too fast! Our rear guards are getting separated!" Panache Fure Kalgi, white rose of the Rose-Order is shouting at Bozes Co Palesti, yellow rose and first-in-command of the order. "We're already too slow, Princess Pina is waiting for our arrival! Even with low numbers, we must arrive at Italica as soon as possible!" Panache is worried, "I sure the princess can hold a little longer." Truth is, the battle has already ended.
Back to Italica, soldiers from the Germania Empire and the Kingdom of Bayern clean up the fallen fragments from the walls, Empress Victoria, Grand Duchess Alexandra, with Princess Pina and Countess Formal discussing the condition contract of the battle. "I am not having Italica in my territory, moreover, this battle has been a huge tragedy to the citizens in it, " stated the empress as the princess asked, "Will you leave off some of your troops here?" "I afraid not, currently we are at war. If I have an army in Italica, it raises the suspicion from my general public thinking I am out for conquest, so I am leaving it to you, your highness." Princess Pina nodded as Empress Victoria replied. With an exchange of signatures, both sides sign the contract with the following agreement:
1. The city of Italica under House Formal will stay neutral during the war from the Germania and the Saderan Empire, but continue to accept trades from either side. As so, Italica must not join into any conflicts.
2. As a sign of gratitude to the Germania Empire's Reinforcements, Italica can receive emergency support and supplies from the Kingdom of Bayern with the permission of Princess Pina Co Lada to rebuilt the city after the devastating battle.
3. The imperial army of the Grand Germania Empire (including their kingdoms), Kaiserin Victoria Louise Arthur Von Hohenzollern agreed to withdraw them from Italica back to Alnus Hill to prevent any misunderstanding. The Germania Empire don't accept loots nor resident's wealth during the retreat.
4. This contract agreement is valid for 1 year, it automatically renews itself unless objected from both parties.
With both parties signed and stamped their crest on it, the contract becomes valid.
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As a line of trucks carrying the imperial army of Germania, the people of Italica send their farewell to them as they leave the east gate by Empress Victoria and her imperial cavalry guards. At the same moment, Princess Pina watches them leave from the gate tower with a warm smile. During the travel to Alnus Hill, Empress Victoria is resting in her personal Royal-Royce Tenuem MKII with the grand duchess herself. "Are you tired, your majesty?" she looks at her with sleepy eyes, "Kinda, I haven't slept well last night." While she looks out from the window, the beautiful view makes her slowly close her eyes as she falls into a light slumber.
Squeak... the car suddenly breaks from the chauffeur pushing down the break. With a loud screeching sound, Empress Victoria jolts up. The grand duchess looks outside. One of the guards come to them and reported, "Your majesty, smokes can be seen from the horizon." With her telescope on hand, she looks through it and in shock, "It's the Rose-Order Knights Princess Pina mentioned! Tell the rest to stand down, don't attack." As the knights close in, Panache approaches and asked one of the guards, "Where are you from?" "We just came from Italica," replied the guard. "To where?" "To Alnus Hill." With that reply, the knights immediately block their way with lowering their lances. From the car, Empress Victoria tries to get out as the grand duchess stops her, "You might get in danger." "No worries, I will give them a lesson," she smiled and approaches to Bozes.
"You must be the yellow rose, Bozes Co Palesti, am I right?" she asked, then Bozes replied, "I am, and who are you? The commander of this army?" The empress laughed, "Close, but I am the Kaiserin herself," Then she draws her sword, "And it seems you all need some lessons to learn how to fight like a true lady." Bozes is in fury, "Surround that Kaiserin!" Before the knights can do, the imperial cavalry guards draw theirs and stop them. Empress Victoria turns to one of the guards, "Bring my horse here and tell the rest of the army besides you gentlemen to return to Alnus Hill. Oh and tell the grand duchess I will be fine." "As you wish, your majesty." After the empress mounts on her horse, besides the imperial cavalry guards, the rest leave to Alnus Hill. Right now, face to face by the Rose-Order of Knights and the Grade du Corps of Imperial Germania Army, Bozes raises her hand and commanded, "Kill them!" While the female knights charged, the empress points the sword to them, "Knock them down!" as the two cavalry charges at each other, a small skirmish starts.
"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" In the House of Formal, Princess Pina shouted in rage as she throws her cup to Bozes' forehead. Upon impact, her forehead starts to bleed, Panache rushes forward and covers the wound with her handkerchief. "That's what just happened, your highness. Luckily my guards are very skilful in their arts, no casualties, just knocked down your knights. They passed out shortly." After the explanation from Empress Victoria, the princess is in stress and relief. "Sorry for the trouble from my knights, your majesty. The head maid will lead you to your room, please make yourself at home." While the princess told the maid what to do, the empress replied, "I appreciate your kindness." After the empress leaves, Princess Pina turns to Bozes and Panache furiously, "You maggots... WHY WOULD YOU CHALLENGE KAISERIN VICTORIA TO A DUEL?!" With this, both knights are shaking in fear and apologise immediately, "WE ARE SO SORRY!!"