Because Aurora Would Have Done That

The evening wind blew through the sky above the imperial capital.

Leon readjusted Aurora in his arms as he looked down over the streets.

Although the covert operation had begun before dawn, dusk had already deepened over the imperial capital.

Lights were being lit one by one in the streets.

The main roads that had been crowded with people during the day were still noisy, but the feel of them was different.

The hawkers' voices had quieted, and busy hands moved from stall to stall, tidying up for the day.

Far away on the boulevard, the knights could be seen.

At the front were the rescued women and young ladies. The knights walked slowly, surrounding them on both sides.

Those who couldn't walk properly were put in carts, and the children were wrapped in blankets.

Behind them came the bound members of the organization, dragged out one after another...