Book 17: Chapter 34
Imperial Palace in the North.
Freya read the document in front of her then tossed it onto the table. She looked at the individual in front of her with a distrustful gaze and frown: “Troy City sent a batch of weapons to Hilles City? Are you talking about guns or gunpowder? Are you positive?”
“I am positive. The invoice noted that it was to be sent from Troy City to Hilles City. Furthermore, the most important part is that the shipment was not disguised. They directly wrote guns and ammunition on the parcel and directed it to be sent to Hilles City.”
“Hmm…”
Freya closed her eyes to think. She wasn’t at Troy City at the moment. It was a city named after her brother, nonetheless. She wouldn’t just leave it to its own device. She had her own people at Troy City both among the underground and officials tasked with monitoring the city. This time, military weapons were involved. Weapons being a very sensitive topic, they sent an urgent report.
Freya’s brother had been absent for two months, while she had to ensure that both Troy City and the North were fine. She gave the order to forbid anyone from transporting weapons from Troy City already. Under normal circumstances, she would notify Troy City’s guards to stop the transportation; however, the situation was different this time. Therefore, Freya wasn’t sure what course of action to take, either. Because the weapons were being sent to Troy City, it could very likely be Troy who required them.
Bringing guns into Hilles City was forbidden. Transporting weapons into the city was no different to smuggling gold. As a matter of fact, the crime was even more severe. For them to boldly transport the guns without even disguising them, Freya suspected that it was her brother who asked for them to be sent.
Freya posed several questions for herself: “There’s no reason for my brother to send weapons into Hilles City. Hilles City is Empress Elizabeth’s city. What did my brother call for enough gunpowder to use for an entire night and dozens of men for? Is he revolting? No, that’s impossible. If he wanted Rosvenor Empire, there’s no need for him to revolt. He’d just have to say the word to Empress Elizabeth, and she’d likely hand over the reins with a smile.
What are those weapons going to be used for? Are they for exhibition purposes? If that was the purpose, he would’ve contacted the North for the most advanced weapons and ammunition. Why Troy City? Additionally, would Onii-sama not ask me beforehand? I don’t understand. What purpose are the weapons intended for? Did Onii-sama order the weapons? If not, who ordered them?”