The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

Aliceville Celestio thought she was mentally prepared, but when she actually saw the current state of the Kingdom of Westphalia, she couldn't help but gasp and tremble.

Iron hooves trampled every inch of land, and the flames of war spread to every corner. This once prosperous kingdom was now unrecognizable under the ravages of war.

The castle's ramparts were shattered by the magic of the mage legion during the battle and could no longer serve their defensive purpose.

The city's civilians, dressed in tattered linen clothes, wore faces etched with fear and despair. Their homes, those exquisite wooden houses, were now consumed by fire, leaving only charred frames.

Their homes had been destroyed, but instead of aid from the Kingdom of Westphalia, they received only a decree to collect taxes ahead of schedule.

How could ordinary people dare to disobey the royal decree? Even if they were unwilling, they knew in their hearts that if they paid the taxes, they would go hungry.

But faced with the soldiers' gleaming swords, they had no choice but to pay their taxes to avoid being killed on the spot as a warning to others.

This tax collection has broken the last straw for the local people.

Hunger, like an invisible demon, clung tightly to every surviving civilian. War destroyed their homes, and taxes deprived them of their most basic right to survival.

The market, once bustling, was now eerily silent. Stalls were empty; even the cheapest grains and withered vegetables were luxuries beyond reach. Hungry people wandered the streets, their eyes vacant, faces gaunt, bellies sunken, clothes tattered, as if a gust of wind could knock them over.

Deep in a narrow alley, an elderly woman sat on her doorstep, clutching a small piece of moldy bread—her only ration for the day. Her grandson huddled beside her, his eyes fixed on the bread, longing for a bite. The old woman's trembling hands gently broke off a small piece and gave it to her grandson, while she silently endured her own increasingly intense hunger.

On the riverbank not far away, a group of children and women huddled together, trying to scoop out small fish or tadpoles from the murky water with a worn-out sieve. Their movements were mechanical and desperate, because even such small creatures were becoming increasingly difficult to catch.

On the street, a gaunt man carried an empty basket, his eyes revealing deep helplessness. He had just spent half a day searching in the forest outside the city, hoping to find some wild fruit or mushrooms, but the war had burned the forest, and even insects were hard to find.

This is Amethyst Territory, the center of the battle between the Royal Army and the army of the Wasteland Warlord Grom Elskow.

The war has receded, and the royal army is stationed outside the city, but the Wasteland War King Grom Elskur may launch another offensive against the Amethyst Territory at any time.

However, the civilians of Amethyst Territory may succumb to hunger before the next attack by the Wasteland Warlord Grom Elskur.

Moreover, when General Revander Black led his troops to the Central Legal King Albert Lane, the small garrison of Amethyst Territory was simply no match for the attack of Wasteland War King Grom Elskur.

If the Wasteland War King Grom Elskur leads his army to attack, the Amethyst Territory will once again fall into the hands of the Wasteland War King Grom Elskur.

With General Ravend Black in charge, the royal family was not defeated even in such dire straits.

However, the local civilians, under the dual pressures of war and taxation, had no so-called "General Ravend Black" to help them withstand the pressure.

The common people of Amethyst Territory need help, and this is something Alice Violet understands better than anyone.

After her father uttered the famous line "Why don't they eat meat porridge?", Alice was utterly disillusioned with the country and realized that it was beyond saving.

Even so, she wanted to do something as best she could.

Aliceville was unable to turn the tide of the battle. She was only a fourth-tier mage, which seemed quite powerful, but in war, she could not play the decisive role of a high-level professional who could "turn the tide and save the collapsing building." She could not stop the Kingdom of Westphalia from heading towards its destruction step by step.

All she could do was help ordinary people who were starving to death due to the dual pressures of war and taxation.

Every little bit helps, but the thought of the common people of the Amethyst Territory falling into famine once again made Alice Vil make up her mind.

With the troops stationed outside the city, they couldn't detect any unusual activity inside for the time being, which presented an excellent opportunity.

Aliceville cleared her throat with a few light coughs and cast an amplification spell on herself to ensure that her voice could reach the ears of all the common people in the Amethyst Territory.

Princess Alicevel Celestio stood on the city wall, her figure appearing exceptionally resolute in the afterglow of the setting sun. Her long hair fluttered gently in the wind, and her eyes shone with an indomitable light.

"Citizens of the Amethyst Territory, I am Princess Aliceville Celestio, the second princess of the Kingdom of Westphalia!" Her voice was amplified by magic, clear and powerful, as if it were ringing in everyone's ears.

“I know you are experiencing unprecedented suffering. I have seen the hunger, fear and pain brought by war, and it pains me deeply. But please believe that it will not be in vain. I, Alice Villa, promise that I will lead you to the light.”

“I have a dream, a dream that every Westphalian can have enough to eat and live in peace and prosperity. I have a promise, a promise to restore prosperity to every inch of the Amethyst Territory. I have a vision, a peaceful future that we can build together.”

"Now, I extend my helping hand to you. Follow me, and I will use my strength, my wisdom, and even my life to protect you and nourish you. I will cultivate new farmland, I will rebuild our homes, and I will ensure that every child can enjoy a hearty dinner in a warm kitchen."

"Do not be afraid, do not despair. There is an indomitable flame in our hearts, and the power to rebuild in our hands. Let us stand up and take action together, for Amethyst Territory, for our homeland, for our future!"

This speech was a call to action for the common people of Amethyst Territory, which can be summarized as follows:

If they follow her, she will make sure they have enough to eat.

Alice has made up her mind to lead the common people and gather strength.

Even knowing that this was an extremely arduous road, and that she might not be able to reach the end, she was determined to continue!