The so-called ‘rebel forces’ of the Blue Dawn Republic hadn’t really been a cohesive force before Emilia came along. In fact, aside from protesting against the government, they were neither capable of nor desired to do anything else.
With the crimson-haired girl’s help, however, not only were they all united into a single, cohesive force, but their ambition to completely overthrow their incompetent and exploitative government was also completely set ablaze.
If this little girl from halfway around the world could risk everything to help them, how could they not even be willing to take the risk for the betterment of their own future?
Moreover, Emilia did not just come alone, but also brought a lot of resources and manpower with her to help them tip the scales against the government, and the situation was far from being as hopeless as it had been before.
Currently, the five ‘leaders’ of this now organized ‘rebel force’ were waiting for their princess to arrive in one of their newly established underground bases right outside the capital.
These were the carefully selected ‘generals’ handpicked by Emilia to lead and take care of everyone in their own province.
Aside from the five of them on the slightly elevated platform, there were also about five hundred people standing in ten neat rows of twenty-five each on the front left and the front right, looking both anxious and expectant.
They may be the carefully selected ‘top contributors’ in their respective regions, but for many of them, this was going to be the first time they ever lay their eyes on the princess.
”Is she really going to be here in person later?”
”T-That’s what everyone says, i-it should be true.”
”Oh…”
His skepticism wasn’t without reason, as while he had heard her speech numerous times through the speakers and also seen numerous videos, he had yet to see the beauty with his own eyes, just like most others in this ‘rebellion’.
Of course, Emilia couldn’t really be blamed given that her movement radius was restricted by the fact that she had to return to the Blue Lotus villa regularly, though that was soon about to change.
Meanwhile, the girl they were talking about was in a strange confrontation with the officials at the Blue Lotus villa.
”I’m tired and sick of wearing these same few dresses and skirts over and over again! I want something new!”
Looking at the little beauty stomping her feet petulantly on the floor, the few officials who were trying to placate her couldn’t help but feel exasperated in their hearts.
They wanted to madly scream. ‘Miss, there are already hundreds of options in your wardrobe, how could you be bored of them already?!’
Of course, no matter what they thought, no one dared to say such a thing out loud.
After all, with her status as the White Deer’s little princess, perhaps she really did look down on ‘just’ a hundred or so high-end clothing options in her closet.
”Miss, don’t worry, we’ll let the leader know about this situation, and there will definitely be new clothes in your closet by tomorrow.”
The gorgeous girl huffed, clearly dissatisfied. “No way, with all the poor choices from before, how can I trust someone else to pick clothes for me? Take me to a good store, I’ll pick what I like myself!”
The officials could only suffocate in their hearts helplessly, but in front of her tantrum, they really had no choice but to try to come to a compromise.
After getting along with the crimson-haired beauty for so long, how could they not be familiar with this little ancestor’s attitude? If she insisted on dancing on the dinner table, it was better to clear it for her speedily instead of trying to up a futile struggle.
Most of the officials could only feel that spoiled children like this girl might only really be kept in line using force, because they couldn’t control her at all. Unfortunately, this was not their own daughter, but a hot little chilly that, not to mention them, even their director couldn’t afford to touch.
If anything really happened to her, not to mention what the girl’s parents would do, perhaps their own president would skin them alive first.
After all, while this little ancestor was always making trouble on social media, her actual impact on the situation wasn’t that great.
Compared to facing all types of criticism online, the government of Blue Dawn naturally cared a lot more about their country’s actual status, and they were more than happy to maintain this ‘peaceful relationship’.
The officials stationed at the Blue Lotus villa were a lot more leisurely, however, and often browsed social media themselves.
Thinking of all the scolding and criticism they were bound to face if this little ancestor cried about how she was ‘mistreated’ in their country, they couldn’t help but want to cry as well.
”I-I think it should be fine to just take her to a good place and let her pick a few good clothes, right?”
”W-Wouldn’t the director be mad?”
”Why not call him to ask?”
The few of them looked at each other, but didn’t dare to do it in the end.
They didn’t know if this girl was incredibly lucky or what, but every time their leader came forward to ‘try his luck’, the situation always ‘coincidentally’ ended up with a slap to his face.
No matter how thick-skinned he was, being humiliated over and over again in front of his subordinates eventually pissed the man off to the point where he really stopped visiting this ‘scourge’.
Of course, the other officials also regretted it very much later, wondering if their future road would be blocked, but there was nothing they could do to change the past.
Unless they served this ‘little devil’ on the director’s bed wearing nothing but a red bowtie, it was impossible to reduce his disgust. But even if they were to eat a bear’s gallbladder, who would have the courage to do that kind of thing?
In the end, they decided it was better to just take her to a high-end clothing store and get things over with.
The smug little beauty lifted her chin with pride as she sauntered into the high-end store, pointing to one of the flowing blue mermaid-style dresses happily. “I want to try that one first!”
The officials had initially intended to enjoy the ‘show’, substituting her for a little wife they brought out for shopping, but after the two-hundred and thirtieth dress, most of them felt their souls were about to leave their bodies.
Moreover, those abominable maids she had dragged all the way from the villa kept blocking their view, making the show even more boring! At least let them see the beauty, will you?!
Fatigued from sitting around for hours, the three officials who had followed the girl in finally couldn’t take it anymore and decided to leave.
Of course, the didn’t forget to warn the bodyguards seriously. “We’ll be back in a few minutes after a round of drinks. Remember, keep a close eye on everything and make sure nothing goes wrong!”
The security personnel nodded with confidence, but didn’t really take their warnings to heart.
After all, they had been watching this little beauty for so long, and she had never given them any trouble. Although she was slightly slow, it’s not like she would get lost inside the store with half a dozen maids by her side, right?
Of course, how could they have known that all of those ‘dependable’ maids had long since switched sides?
Not only would they not face any more harassment and suffer under minimal wages, but their new boss was also extremely adorable!
Even if she had only asked for their help to help her escape without offering anything in return, they would probably still have agreed.
Back inside the store, the lady who was fetching the dresses for Emilia happily before showed an uneasy smile as she entered the changing room with her under the pretext of ‘helping’. “P-Princess, although I really wish to help you, I was specially called to open the store to serve you today, and it’s very likely that my family would suffer if you were to suddenly disappear—”
The crimson-haired beauty hummed thoughtfully before nodding. “Even if I were to knock you out, it doesn’t stop someone from unreasonably venting their anger on you and your family, right?”
Looking at her pale face, Emilia giggled. “Relax. Do I look like a shortsighted girl to you? At this time, your little sister should already be safe in our base outside the capital.”
Just as the lady’s eyes lit up and she was about to shout excitedly, Emilia pressed her finger against her lips with a smile. “Okay, why don’t we get out of here first before continuing the conversation?”
It was impossible for them to leave the store from the front with all the security, but since Emilia had come this far, she naturally had a way out.
Of course, before leaving the changing room, Emilia still had one more thing to do.
The ‘saleslady’ felt her eyes bug out in shock when the gorgeous girl in front of her suddenly start undressing. “W-Wha-What a-are y-you doing?!”
Although she felt like she was screaming in excitement, the lady’s voice was actually like a mouse squeaking pitifully. Given that everything including her throat was stiff as a steel rod, however, she really couldn’t be blamed.
Emilia giggled in delight. “Since I’m in the changing room, I’m obviously going to change, right?”
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