Underground Power(3)

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"Liam, please present anything you know about the civil war," I say.

"The government is actively sending out military support to any area in conflict but to no avail. Despite their dwindling manpower, the Revolutionary Army has the upper advantage in this war and suffers few casualties. Nobles who participated in the revolution are officially stripped of their title but their power remains the same. In addition, the public is starting to shift towards the Revolutionary Army when information about Prince Armin's corruption leaked, albeit not showing it. The Revolutionary Army has so far captured a few cities in the West. That's about it for now."

Things are going according to the original script, nice.

"Is anyone here affected or directly participating in the war?" I ask.

"JS was hired for a large sum and since it aligns with our motto, we accepted it." Says Kin.

"My family is on the frontlines of the war in the West." Says Alure. "Private manpower of the Isva family was stronger than what the kingdom expected. Thus, we won with ease."

"I see..."

I rest my head on my fist and ponder.

"Is there an issue?"

"No, continue what you are doing. If I'm not wrong, the candidate for the throne that the Revolutionary Army supports is Prince Luxian William Veila." (Refer to chapter 46, Remnants(3), Samuel met the prince in the black market by chance)

Alure nods.

"Let me warn everyone here, Prince Luxian is a better ruler than Prince Armin in all aspects. However, he is..."

I stop and lean forward, whispering the rest of the sentence.

!!

A few words left the entire table shocked and confused.

"W-What? I-It's a joke right?" Kin says.

I shake my head. "I'm serious but I do not have any proof yet so take it with a grain of salt."

...

"What do you want us to do?" Alure says.

"Just continue what everyone was doing. Be that as it may, Prince Armin still needs to go. Support Prince Luxian but don't support his schemes no matter how saintly it may seem. But take note of Luxian's activity and keep a lookout for Despair, they will monopolize the chaos and increase their activity. There is also a high chance Despair infiltrated the Revolutionary Army." I say.

Everyone nods at my command.

It might seem like Armin is the cause of the fall of Rodgof in the future. But no, it is Luxian.

"Alure, can I talk with you for a bit?"

She agrees and we walk to the corner of the room.

"The true mastermind behind the Revolutionary Army is Rena, no?" I ask.

Alure glances at me and nods. "Do you know Rena? She mentioned you once in a meeting about potential allies. Everyone refused as you are associated with the BOV."

"I was associated, I left. Anyways, I need your help." I attempt to change the topic.

"What help?"

"Have you heard of The Order?"

"Yes. Some say they are the true ruler of the country."

"To a certain extent, they are. I want to find them and bring them down. But first, let's take care of their hunting dogs." I give Alure the paper of location that Armin gave me.

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