I, The Dragon Overlord Chapter 303 - Pray to the Lord. That Is the Only Thing We Can Do

Buckingham Palace was in a state of panic. The sound of the British Army running and the terrified screams of soldiers and officers could be heard. In the distance rang constant explosions and ear-splitting gunfire - sounds not heard in the UK since World War II.

Now, however, the British were in even more desperate straits. When Germans blitzed the cities of Liverpool, Swansea, and Cardiff, they had done so at a significant cost. But the rampaging Celt had barely taken on any damage before decimating their forces now.

The royal family and its retainers were collectively crouched on the floor, shivering in panic and desperation.

In truth, several members of the family felt their current situation to be quite unfair. They weren’t after all, even the true rulers of Britain. Rather they simply served ceremonial and traditional functions. Asides from a social status that granted them no constitutional advantages, they simply had more money than most. They certainly weren’t even billionaires.

Some venomous members even thought to scapegoat members of the core family, No one wanted to die inexplicably.

In contrast to the majority of the cowering adults, however -

“Your Majesty, the palace should have a secret passage, right? Why don’t you hurry up and leave now? Our army will hold the place.”

A colonel came to Elizabeth II, saluted, and spoke tersely. As a soldier of Britain, the success of the Celt’s assault marked him and his subordinates with great shame. It wouldn’t be strange if the whole world laughed at them. At this point, they were no longer fighting to protect the royal family, but the honor of entire Great Britain. Even if they knew of the outcome of the battle, they still needed to come forward.

Hearing these words, the other members of the royal family looked toward the Queen in hope. It was highly unlikely that there were no secret passages in the palace. And if anyone knew anything about them, it would be the Queen.

Her Majesty, who had always given a graceful and luxurious appearance sighed. She

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