78 [2-12] Political stability and sacrifice (2/2)

Now that the palace was gone, wreaking havoc on the royal family would not be a fatal problem. ......

That's what Marks was thinking.

What is it?　What are you talking about?

Ignoring Gislain's questioning look, Patrick called out to the door of the room.

Please come in.

The door opened with a sound like the demon's demise.

An old woman wearing a white coat more than halfway stained with reddish brown came into the room.

Pure white hair tied up in an updo. Her face wrinkled.

She's got a cane, but she's got a good gait.

Morgana, special technical advisor to the Noah's Curio army.

She is followed by a group of men in monk's robes with black hoods covering their faces.

They entered with mechanical movements that were so nimble as to lack humanity, and silently surrounded Gislain on the couch.

”What the ......!

The hooded men grabbed Gislain's arms and legs and restrained him.

”Good boy, good boy. There's nothing to be afraid of.

Morgana looked into Gislain's face as he tried to shake her off and smiled gently.

Soon you won't feel pain or fear at all.

The red stain on Morgana's lab coat increased.

The red stain on Morgana's lab coat grew.

”The Marquis of Edfelt wants to retain the Crown Prince?

Yes. Yes. With the backing of the kingdom of Noa Curio. The Marquis has close ties to Noacurio.

He's also thinking of making connections to the Holy Kingdom of Diretta through Erminio. I'm sure Diretta would like to have a say in the situation, all we need is a channel of communication.

Tracy blurted out everything with a very uncomfortable anguished expression in response to Rene's question.

Rene, Everis, and Tracy sit around a table in the mission control room. In front of the three of them is a coolly designed teacup with a bone in it, Evelisse's personal item, and a mysterious tea is steaming.

”Thanks for the tip, Tracy.

”Whoo-hoo! My mouth is moving on its own!　I wonder how many people will die because of me!

Tracy holds his honey-colored head.

In his chest is implanted the ”Slave Nucleus” developed by Everis. It is a magic item that has the same effect as a slavery collar, a new type of chip that is implanted in the body like a heart pacemaker.

There was a suggestion that it could be a bracelet or a choker, but there was a possibility that it might come off in a fierce battle, so they finally decided on this.

With her actions bound by the contract, Tracy can neither defy Rene nor hide anything from him. If she is asked to tell him everything she knows, she will tell him everything she knows.

”The Marquis of Edfelt was a Hilbertite, wasn't he?

Is this a move in line with that?

Of course. It seems that the Marquis has embraced some of the old Hilbertist lords to advance this movement. It's also about the Noah Curio.

Besides, the lords who were critical of Hilbert II were even considered forfeiting their lands, so there's no way the conflict will disappear. There is also the geographical problem that there were many opponents to the west of the capital and many Hilbertists to the east, and I don't think this gap will ever be bridged.

In other words, the Marquis of Edfelt is trying to follow a degraded copy of what Hilbert tried to do.

Now that the country has collapsed, it will not be able to survive without rebuilding it, and I can understand why it would be tempting to cling to the military might of the powers for fear of Rene.

But what will be the result of that? If Ciel-Teira is rebuilt under the command of Marquis Edfelt, Noa Curio and possibly Diretta will enjoy the benefits of being the de facto suzerainty, and the former Hilbertine princes will be able to maintain their power without being condemned by public opinion.

Death penalty.

I knew it: ......

Princess, for the sake of my peace of mind, please don't slaughter too many innocent people!

”Pray for that to happen as much as possible.

Ahhhh ...... despair (fruitcandy)

Do you like it?

Tracy's demeanor seems to be playful, but according to the emotional information Rene has read, she is definitely not in the mood.

Many adventurers with a strong outlaw streak would sell out or abandon others in order to survive. In such a situation, Tracy's concern for the safety of innocent people was a relatively good thing.

So, what is that Holy Beast?

I don't know, either. I don't know. I only know that the Marquis was trying to bring in the Noa Curio army. I don't think Diretta has come out yet.

Tracy replied with a puzzled look.

Tracy had even gotten hold of Gislain's support, but even he didn't know about the Holy Beast.

”Creepy. I don't know where those holy beasts came from, they're just floating around in the air.

”There's no point in thinking about it. I think we should be gathering information.

I agree. Let's get to work.

Oh, my God, work. Ha-ha-ha.

Tracy plopped down on her desk with a dry chuckle.