Queen Marie: 2-16 Letter from Far Away

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I was handed a letter out of the blue. As I tore open the envelope, I wondered. Will its contents bring me home? Or will it draw me further into the abyss?

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• You: Sigh...

• I don't know how much I've sighed these few days.
• If I say yes to Marenzi, we might be able to live stable and peaceful lives... I know I shouldn't hesitate, but I just can't make myself accept.
• Maid: Your Majesty, you have a guest.

• You: Count Marenzi? It's not time yet. Why is he here?

• Maid: Well...

• You: Ask him to wait in the hall for a while. I'll go once I get changed.

• Maid: Yes your Majesty.

• Just as I'm about to go to the hall, someone knocks on the door again.
• You: I'm ready. Please ask him to wait a while longer.

• ???: Your Majesty, there are some things I want to discuss that aren't suitable for the hall... Please pardon me.

• Before I can respond, the door cracks open, and I see a familiar face.
• Blaisdell: It's me, your Majesty.

• You: Blaisdell? If the people find out you're here, you'll be in danger...!

• Blaisdell: Thank you for your concern, but I've already taken all the necessary precautions before coming to see you.

• Blaisdell: As long as you don't say anything, and the people here don't say anything, who would know I'm here?

• I've not seen him for quite a long while, but Blaisdell looks just as calm as ever.
• Perhaps he'll never change no matter what happens to him.
• You: Well, I'm glad to see that you seem well.

• Blaisdell: Your Majesty worries too much. Rather than wasting time, why don't we plan our next step?

• Blaisdell: I've never done anything I'm unsure of before, but I do understand one thing...

• Blaisdell: There is no such thing as victory that lasts forever, nor defeat that lasts forever.

• You: You are right... I guess you're here because you have some new idea in mind?

• Blaisdell: Your Majesty is indeed wise.

• Blaisdell: Leopold II asked me to pass you a letter.

• Blaisdell: To prevent people from finding out and creating trouble, I've already destroyed the letter, and I will narrate the letter's contents to you.

• You: A letter for me? Why would he suddenly...

• Blaisdell: You'll know once you listen to the contents, won't you?

• You: ...All right, go ahead.

• I suppress the unease within me, and under Blaisdell's cheery gaze, listen to him slowly narrate the message.
• Blaisdell: My dearest sister, I just heard from Marenzi that you're in a very bad position in France, and the news fills me with anxiety.

• Blaisdell: Blaisdell of France has already conveyed via Marenzi the helplessness of your situation.

• Blaisdell: I have also heard that your people have been infected with liberalism, and that they thirst for power.

• Blaisdell: Not only have they disregarded the dignity of the royal bloodlines, they have forced the royal court to accept a constitutional monarchy, and have used you as an excuse to commit violent acts!

• Blaisdell: As I see it, the actions of the people are an affront to Austria.

• Blaisdell: I steadfastly oppose liberalism, and I have nothing but hatred for the evil they've done to you and the King. And so I will commence diplomatic sanctions together with Prussia.

• Blaisdell: Do not fear, for I will keep you and the King safe... Even if I must send soldiers to France, I shall do all I can to save you.

• Blaisdell: And that is the end of the message.

• It was like a bomb had exploded in my face. I stand stunned, not knowing what to do.
• You: (Austria and Prussia are going to use me as an excuse to invade France?)

• You: Why is this happening? I have never asked my brother to save me...

• After chewing over the contents of the letter, I suddenly think of a possibility, and I look at Blaisdell in shock.
• You: Leopold II said that you conveyed info via Marenzi... Did you say that the King and I are asking him to rescue us?

• You: Blaisdell, what have you done? Why did Marenzi help you create false information?

• Blaisdell maintains his usual smile, and looks just as carefree and relaxed as ever.
• Blaisdell: Your Majesty, you are mistaken.

• Blaisdell: It was Marenzi who contacted me to ask me for help. I have never done anything to threaten him.

• Blaisdell: Besides, we are merely trying to rescue the King and you, and save France too.

• You: Creating falsehoods in our names to get Austria to declare war on France... How could you call this an attempt to save France?

• You: And you dare do all of this without our permission?

• Blaisdell: I must make something clear to you. Before Leopold II sent out this letter, I had already obtained the King's permission regarding this matter.

• You: What?

• Blaisdell: Count Marenzi understands you very well, and he has known from the start that you would not agree to this.

• Blaisdell: The very night after his discussion with you, he met me in secret and asked me for my help to persuade the King.

• You: And so...you agreed to help him?

• Blaisdell: Why not? Marenzi wants a chance to save you, and I want a chance to save France.

• Blaisdell: Luckily, for your sake, the King agreed very quickly, and even instructed everyone not to let you know.

• I think back on how the King's been lately, and he's only been as quiet as ever... As though nothing could possibly arouse his interest.
• I'm afraid that the people have broken his heart so thoroughly that he has nothing left to look forward to, and is only interested in protecting me and the people close to him.
• Blaisdell: If Austria succeeds in stopping this liberal movement, not only will we get rid of the danger at hand, the royal court will regain its former power.

• Blaisdell lets out a small sigh.
• Blaisdell: It's a pity the King has lost the ambitions of a ruler, and only wishes to live a peaceful life.

• Blaisdell: But as long as the King remains the ruler of France, I shall wait for him to remember his nature and his purpose.

• Blaisdell: Before that happens, I must ensure that he is safe, and that the bloodline is not broken. That is my duty now.

• He speaks with such conviction, it's as though this is his religion, and the only meaning for his existence.
• I believe that he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal... And working together with Marenzi to set me up is only part of the process.
• You: I know you all have your concerns, and I understand that you're doing this for me and for France...

• You: But I wish you could have discussed it with me!

• Blaisdell: And would you have agreed to it if we had?

• You: ...

• Blaisdell: Everyone knows that you wouldn't, your Majesty.

• Blaisdell: Forgive me for being blunt, but though kindness isn't a bad thing, it will never lead to great things.

• Blaisdell: Before you think of what you want, you should think of the people who will be affected by your actions.

• You: I...

• Every word is like a barbed arrow aimed right at me, and hitting me in all my vital spots.
• Every decision I make will not only affect my own future, but will also affect everyone I'm close to.
• He's right... But he's saying it all with such brutal honesty that I can't help feeling trapped and upset.
• You: Blaisdell, aren't you afraid that I'll hate you?

• Blaisdell: After so many years as a French minister, there are many in France...in fact all over the world, who hate me. Not just you.

• Blaisdell: I don't mind, and I don't even care whether you like me or not. My duties have never included pleading anyone.

• He's being so straightforward about it that even though I'm still angry, I can't make myself hate him.
• You: Blaisdell...you really are someone who would stop at nothing to achieve your goal.

• Blaisdell: For France, your Majesty.

• Unable to reproach Blaisdell any further, I heave a sigh and accept reality.
• You: Have you all thought of how you're going to carry it out?

• Blaisdell: Count Marenzi told me that Leopold II has ordered foreign diplomatic envoys to spread the word that all royal families in Europe have joined the anti-revolutionary camp.

• Blaisdell: He will also announce that he wants the revolutionaries to hand over their power to the King, or he will impose sanctions.

• Sanctions, meaning war...
• It's just one simple sentence, but it means that a lot of people will lose their lives...no matter who's right or wrong.
• You: Perhaps you'll laugh at me... But I still want to ask, is there no way to solve this peacefully?

• You: Even if I can't stop you, I do hope that we can at least minimize the casualties.

• Blaisdell remains unperturbed, as though he's been expecting me to say this all along.
• Blaisdell: Of course there is, but...it depends on your resolve.

• You: Tell me what I need to do, and I'll decide!

• Blaisdell: Give info on the French military and defenses to Leopold II.

• Blaisdell: That way, should a war occur, we can minimize casualties on both sides, and quickly end the war.

• You: Are you crazy?

• You: He may be "my" older brother...but have you even considered that they might use me as an excuse to swallow France whole?

• Blaisdell: If we don't take any risks, how could we possibly get Leopold II to trust us enough to send men?

• You: Since you already have it all planned out, even if I'm unwilling, you'd still do it...

• You: Why do you still say I need to have resolve?

• Blaisdell: We need someone who can act as our courier.

• Blaisdell: It must be someone we can trust, with a certain degree of capability and courage, and it has to be someone who can gain Austria's trust.

• Two familiar figures instantly spring to mind.
• Blaisdell: I think you've already guessed who it has to be.

• Blaisdell: I hope you can persuade one of them to aid us secretly.

• You: How could I do that? If they are discovered...the people would hate them, and they might lose their lives!

• Blaisdell: We can't stop the war, and you must make a decision.

• Blaisdell: And if you're not willing to decide, I don't mind making the decision for you.

• You: Are you threatening me?

• Blaisdell: I've told you that I don't mind you hating me.

• I glare at Blaisdell, and though I am furious again, my anger is quickly overwhelmed by a deep sense of helplessness...
• I know that all I can do is walk down the path that he had laid out for me.
• Blaisdell: You just need to select one that you're willing to trust, and he has to be able to trust you unconditionally too.

• Blaisdell: Make a decision, your Majesty.

• You: ...

Fersen

• You: I choose Count Fersen.

Lafayette

• You: I choose the Marquis de Lafayette.

• Blaisdell: A wise decision, your Majesty. He is the choice I have in mind as well.

• Blaisdell: Then I shall convey your intentions to...

• You: No, since it was my decision... I shall bear the responsibility.

• You: Didn't you say that I must trust him, and he must trust me?

• You: Sending someone to tell him that I want him to risk his life for me and France... I can't do that!

• Blaisdell gives me a piercing look, but says nothing. He nods.
• Blaisdell: I shall respect your opinion. I still have many matters to handle, so allow me to take my leave.

• Blaisdell: And I will be waiting for the good news from you, of course.

• His smile is as confident as ever, as though everything is going according to his plans... I have a sudden suspicion, and decide to voice it.
• You: Blaisdell, since the day Marenzi came to visit... You never intended to let me have any choices at all, right?

• Blaisdell: Who knows?

• You: Sigh...

• Too much has happened these few days... Whether I'm willing or not, I'm afraid I'll never regain any form of peace.
• You: There's no point thinking these thoughts. I should contact him right away.

• I can't help but imagine how he would react upon hearing this daring plan...
• Will he accept this terrible task?
• You: I guess he will...

• I contact him without further ado, and reveal the details of the plan.
• Just as I guessed, despite knowing that his life would be at risk if the people were to find out about this...
• There is not a word of doubt nor complaint from him, and he instantly agrees to take on this heavy burden.
• With help from Blaisdell and Marenzi, the plan to contact Austria is quickly put into action.
• The future is full of danger and the unknown, but no one harbors any doubt for one another, because we all know...
• ...that once it all begins, we can never turn back.