Chapter 19: Hunt Down The Irregulars
"And that concludes my report, your Highness. These Irregulars have been getting bolder and bolder, and while their attempt to assassinate Viscountess Stagra Garnet failed, I believe we need to prioritize their elimination, before they're able to do some real damage."
"Hm, I see...thank you for your report, Commander. Tch...that damned Dietre Opal, this is all his fault," Growled the King with an irritated click of his tongue.
A week had passed since The Irregulars made their move in Ruby Village and Garnet City, it was the 10th of February, 1917, about two months since Raven underwent the Homunculus Ritual.
After Priest Opal was killed, the effects of his Ancient Magic Artifact, the Charm Ring, significantly weakened on the Inquisitors he'd used it on. While most of the Inquisitors who had been under the effects of the ring had been killed by Raven, a few survived; those who had taken Ravella away while Raven was undergoing the Homunculus Ritual.
The brainwashing effects of the ring began to gradually wear off following the Priest's death, and while some of the surviving Inquisitors were still under those effects, a few had managed to snap out of it and regain their will, according to a report that they'd submitted to the Knight Order.
The report stated that those who had broken free of the brainwashing experienced a moment of disorientation after the Priest died, which resulted in Ravella escaping, her current whereabouts unknown.
The report concluded with a statement that the affected Inquisitors were undergoing procedures to undo and nullify the lingering effects of the brainwashing.
"I would like to request your permission to allow us to form a special unit to hunt down The Irregulars, your Highness, they are a threat we cannot afford to take lightly," Remarked the Knight Commander.
The Commander of the Knight Order, as well as the second Princess of the Kingdom of Persona, Jules Diamond. She was in her late-twenties, with medium length, straight pinkish blonde hair that framed her face, dark purple eyes, a fair complexion with a small scar across the left side of her forehead, and she was on the taller side with a strong build.
"No...your main priority is to locate the missing girl, Ravella or whatever her name is, and execute her," Responded the King, a tense look on his face.
The current ruler of the Kingdom of Persona, King Aress Diamond. He was in his 50s, with long golden blonde hair, light blue eyes, a fair complexion, with a short, thick beard and nearly trimmed mustache on his face. He was fairly tall, with an average build.