Calm Down

Translator: Cinder Translations

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The internal security forces are positioned similarly to armed police in Paul's previous life within the Alden military and political system. They currently maintain a scale of one hundred personnel. When regular police encounter situations they cannot handle, the internal security forces step in. Additionally, they are responsible for the security tasks of various confidential sections of the Council of Government. The internal security troops are equipped with flintlock guns and light artillery, making them better suited for handling extreme violent incidents than the regular police, who are typically armed only with cold weapons.

When Beluga initiated the rebellion, he deceived the Council of Government into handing over command of the internal security forces to him. This made the internal security forces the most powerful force in Beluga's hands, as they were much better trained than the militia.

However, upon learning that Schroder's army was outside the city, Beluga did not have the courage to take such an armed force into battle. The reason was that the internal security forces were too familiar with Schroder, and there was a high probability they would turn on him in battle. Therefore, he only led the militia outside the city to confront Schroder, while the internal security forces were split into several small teams and deployed in different areas within the city.

The sound of cannon fire from the lord's mansion caught the attention of the internal security forces. The nearest small team immediately sent someone to the castle to inquire. Naturally, they quickly learned the truth about the rebellion. They then contacted the other teams and assembled in front of the lord's mansion. Meanwhile, those inside the lord's mansion realized that the town of Alden was now very empty, as most of the militia had been taken outside by Beluga. Seizing this opportunity, they collectively signed an order and had the internal security forces announce it to the entire city.

Without Beluga as their commander, his remaining accomplices in the city lost their backbone. Under the pressure of the regular army outside and the Council of Government inside, they were soon arrested, and the city of Alden returned to the control of the loyalists.

The internal security forces immediately sent people out of the city to understand the latest situation, only to unexpectedly discover that Beluga, the instigator of the rebellion, had already been killed. They then came before Schroder.

After reading the letter written by Old Ford, Chief of Staff Schroder and Colonel Claude, commander of the 9th Infantry Regiment, did not hesitate and immediately led their troops into Alden Town. They quickly arrived at the lord's mansion.

"Oh, Father of Heaven! Thank goodness you're alright."

Schroder saw Minister of Logistics Ron and Minister of Equipment Kelly and immediately stepped forward to embrace them.

"Lord Schroder, we thought we would never see you again," Ron and Kelly said, tears in their eyes.

After Schroder realized something was wrong and left Alden Town, these two became the biggest obstacle to Beluga's takeover of armed forces leadership, so they were immediately ambushed and imprisoned.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the key personnel from both military and political sides sat down to discuss the subsequent arrangements.

Schroder brought good news: Earl Grayman had defeated the attackers and was alive and well, which relieved Director Ford and Butler Philip.

After discussion, everyone agreed that the immediate priority was to bring the lord back to Alden Town and ensure his safety. They also needed to bring Earl Ganard to Alden Town.

Moreover, until the aftershocks of the rebellion were completely over, Alden Town would maintain martial law.

Additionally, after retaking the signal towers near Alden Town, the lord's mansion received information from Emden that the 6th Infantry Regiment had repelled the forces of Earl Bazel, who attempted to enter Emden. In the name of the general staff, Schroder replied to Colonel Walton of the 6th Infantry Regiment, explaining the ins and outs of the situation, praising his decision, and ordering him to continue monitoring the surrounding forces.

Two days later, Paul and Malon returned to Alden Town one after the other.

"Gentlemen!"

Paul summoned his vassals at the lord's mansion, his voice slightly choked.

"I have never felt so close to you as I do now. I… I…"

His shoulders even trembled slightly.

"Lord Grayman, please don't be too emotional."

The lord's secretary, Bernard, comforted him, "Everyone gathered here are your close friends and loyal subordinates. They will definitely not harm you."

"I know, Bernard, thank you." Paul took a few deep breaths to calm his inner turmoil.

However, the lord's brows immediately furrowed tightly, and everyone present could see a lingering resentment on his face.

"I will punish them severely! I will punish them severely!"

The lord whispered this repeatedly, but everyone could hear it clearly; it seemed that Earl Grayman was about to announce punishment for the rebels.

He suddenly stood up, raising his voice: "Looking back now, how indecisive I was! Since even such a slow, gradual reform could incite their rebellion, I should have directly stirred up a storm back then. Just watch; I will no longer hold back. Everything I envisioned will be put into practice, and all reforms will commence immediately! Petitions, public opinion—bullshit! I will no longer care about such things!"

What? Everyone exchanged glances in confusion. Vision? Reform? Earl Grayman, at this moment, was not even thinking about how to deal with those involved in the rebellion but was pondering his own policies. It was truly baffling.

"Thomas!" Paul shouted at the chief judge of the lord's court.

"Yes! Lord Grayman!" The chief judge, who had never seen Paul behave this way, immediately stood up.

"Immediately begin to expand the scale of the lord's court. Each town must have a court stationed there, ensuring coverage to every surrounding village, even the most remote areas."

"I understand, my lord," Thomas responded hurriedly.

"The reason for this!" Paul explained: "I intend to consolidate all judicial powers under the lord's court. From now on, no one is allowed to impose punishments or establish prisons without the lord's court judges; no one has the authority to judge others except for them."

"Conversely, this will require an expansion of enforcement powers, Ross!"

Paul pointed to the head of the Department of Public Safety.

"Yes, my lord." Ross Hayden looked at his lord.

"I order you to expand the police force. In addition to the major cities, institutions must also be established in villages and towns, ensuring the coverage effectively reaches every surrounding village."

"Understood, Lord Grayman." Ross Hayden replied.

"Wackley!"

Paul turned to Old Ford, the head of the Council of Government.

"We must strengthen management at the grassroots level; the previous method of merely sending a commissioner to a village is absolutely unworkable."

(End of the Chapter)

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