Chapter 83: Directory Government - Claimant to the Throne
The following day found us at the National Assembly.
As I anticipated, the Assembly erupted in outrage when I initially proposed restoring the monarchy, even with the justification of supporting the Third Princess to avert war with the Germania Empire. My position as commander-in-chief of the revolutionary army, coupled with Christine's and my own influence over the Assembly, made our proposal appear to be a blatant attempt to install a low-born puppet princess and regress to the old system.
However, the uproar subsided somewhat when the furious Assembly members learned the Third Princess was, in fact, Eris. Though a missing princess, and thus unknown to many of them, Saint Eris already enjoyed immense popularity.
Everyone knew I was her supporter, but her renown was too great for her to be easily written off as a simple puppet.
Furthermore, when Eris declared her intention to have the monarch elected through a national vote with a fixed term, and – most importantly – without diminishing the National Assembly's power, the remaining objectors grew cautious.
With the Assembly members observing intently, Eris calmly fielded their questions.
"...So, Saint – or rather, Your Highness.... You're proposing to restore the monarchy, yet maintain the National Assembly's rule?"
"Yes, that is correct, Deputy Talleyrand."
Hearing Eris' affirmation, Deputy Talleyrand of the Revolutionary Party subtly frowned, his gaze shifting to me.