Freedom

After the first lord spoke up the others followed. Even those who were against Jessica could not help but join the conversation. General Daiz's gaze was ugly, he looked at his daughter as if blaming her for the current situation.

Benedict had gone to visit the princess and could not get any information from her. Seeing the way she was shutting up anyone who opposed her, he did not believe she did not plan everything before time.

When Benedict felt the gaze of her father she lowered her head. She secretly cursed him in her heart.

She felt that her father and brother were very incompetent but yet they blame her for it. If her father was so powerful why did he not snatch the throne from his brother? Thinking in this direction she felt more miserable. She hated Jessica more, and could not wait to climb over her.

"The old General has committed a crime, we must put him to death," Joe suddenly shouted. When the people heard this they pause but thinking of what would become their fate if such news get to Goshun, other people began to accept this. Joe smiled, this old General had always been on Ramsey's side. He wanted to use the hand of the people to cut him off.

When the old General heard this he was frighted after all no one wanted to die a disgraceful death. He immediately fell to his knees, the pride in his tone from earlier disappeared.

"Your Highness, you misunderstood me," He said. When they saw him pleading, the soldiers who had arrived by his side paused.

"I did not misunderstand you, you want a kingdom led by the blood of the royal family of Dumbi. We all know that this can only be achieved if we rebel against Gousho. I also want to rebel as my father died in their hands," Princess Jessica declared.

No one had expected her to say this, after all, in the eyes of everyone she was a descendant of Gousho. When Joe heard this he felt that there was nothing but water in the princess's head. No one knew what to say, General Daiz could have taken the opportunity to move against her but he was afraid that if he was not careful the royal family of Gousho would also abandon him.

So at this moment, many people just looked at the princess, no one was in a hurry to say something and end up like the three people who spoke earlier.

A wise person should listen before, speaking. Seeing this, the princess knew that her plan was progressing. "My father, your late king was killed because of how much he wanted to protect the people of Dumbi," she pause and looked around if anyone would have an objection but they all looked at her not saying anything.

"He deserves Justice, would the people of Dumbi give him this... " she took a deep breath, she knew that these people would rather avoid war. "I swear today as his daughter and only descendant that if the people of Dumbi would not follow my thoughts, I will submit to the rule is Goushe. There would be peace, but can Dumbi afford the price for this peace?" Jessica asked. Her eyes were calm void of any emotions. 

The people listening discussed among themselves. Those lords and nobles knew what she meant by the price of peace. The tax and tribute they would have to pay would increase.

They also knew that the royal family of Gousho wanted to suppress them, "I stand for Justice," one lord spoke up. Just like earlier a few people followed suit after the first voice.

Those who supported Ramsey also wanted to cut off from the suppression from Gousho so they did not object to this. Jessica knew her father did not want her to fight this war but it was inevitable.

The crown Prince of Gousho was not a man with a brain. She could never bow her head to such a person. Her ancestors had sworn loyalty but the royal family of Gousho had made the first move.

She had nothing to be ashamed of when she was no longer on this earth. After gaining the support of the people her heart calm down. Old Grey looked at the Princess and shook his head. She had accepted to give the royal family of Gousho three months for answers but she also declared war. He could not help but wonder what the princess was planning.

"Since you agree with me, then I decree, that henceforth, the Kingdom of Dumbi would no longer be the territory of Gousho, we would fight and win back what belongs to us," Princess Jessica said and raised the scepter of authority.

When the people heard this they cheered, even the commoner who stood further away from the king's tomb heard it. Freedom was what many longed for. Of course, it would cost a lot to regain their freedom many felt it was wise. They had been under oppression for over two hundred years.

The people of Gousho were getting more demanding, nobody could be sure that they would not do more in the future. Seeing that many people welcomed this idea, Joe and Ramsey were not happy, after all, if the princess won the heart of the people, and gave them freedom they would have nothing new to offer.

The old General did not also like the idea but the princess had just saved his life, if he spoke again he would not guaranty that his family would be saved.

"Your Highness," Joe suddenly spoke not willing to let go of the throne. Although he would rather lose to the Princess compared to Ramsey. His biggest discomfort was the fact that the Princess might end up marrying his brother and he would become the biggest loser.

"Speak," Princess Jessica answered. She was not scared that she would face something she could not face.

"You said you want to liberate the people of Dumbi from the hands of Gousho? But who are your ancestors? Are you just using our people to fight for your selfish reasons?" Joe asked.