Chapter 183(1/2)
"You are actually adventure companions with Miss Estelle and the others." Ellie said.
"Haha, if you think about it carefully, this is really an amazing combination." Randy said.
Olivier: ‘Anyway, please relax as much as possible. We and Estelle are our companions facing Liber’s mutation together.”
"You and them are companions who are facing Crossbell's mutation together. In other words, we are also destined companions."
"This, I don't think is that simple."
"Well, to be honest, I'm really scared." Ellie said.
"Haha, there is really no need for you to be nervous. Please relax a little. Although everyone is invited here this time to discuss important matters."
"But more importantly, I really want to take this opportunity to get close to everyone." Princess Tia said.
"Your Highness," Lloyd said.
El: "No, I don't dare to take it."
Randy: "Oh, I'm so touched."
"Haha, I heard that Estelle and the others had a very happy time in Crossbell. There is also a theme park here. I will stay there for about a month."
"Your formation arrangements are already half a year away." Mulla said.
"Mula bullies people, can't they let them have sweet dreams?" Olivier said.
"In short, this is the situation. I think you already know it, right? Based on this, there are a few things I want to know about you."
Yulia said.
"Okay, that's what we're going to talk about today, right? Do you have any important information about this meeting?" Lloyd said.
"Yes." said the princess.
Then he motioned to Yulia.
Yulia stood up and activated a force-guiding device in the room.
Soon the screen not far away showed an image.
"Is this something developed by the AIPU Foundation?"
‘Yes, our airship is already equipped, please take a look.’ Yulia said.
The image shows the Prime Minister of the Empire, Genius.
"Isn't this the iron blood of the empire?" Ellie said.
"Yes, you are not familiar with this person, so I will evaluate him here." Olivier said: "But as a premise, I hope you understand one thing. Civil war may break out in the empire at any time.
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"War?" said Lloyd.
El; "Is there such a thing?"
"Unfortunately, this is indeed the case. Specifically, the empire is divided into the iron-blooded faction, the innovative faction of the new system, and the nobles headed by the nobles who hope to maintain the old aristocratic system."
"Now they are enemies of each other and are on the verge of breaking out," Olivier said.
"I have heard about it before, and it seems that the current situation is quite serious." Ellie said.
Vaji: 'So it seems that His Highness is neutral?'
"Haha, rather than being neutral, it's better to say that I want to take the third path." Olivier said.
"But both lineups regard me as a suspicious person who cannot be trusted. It is really a sad situation."
Mulla said: "Well, this cannot be denied."
"In other words, things are about to break out between them. Could this matter be important information related to the meeting?" Lloyd said.
El: "Huh?"
"That's it." Vaggie said.
"As you said, Archduke Kane has already taken action." Mulla said: He planned to send assassins to sneak into Crossbell to assassinate Iron Blood during the meeting.
"!" Lloyd said; "So that's it."
"Well, Iron-Blooded has made many enemies, and there are many who hate him." Olivier: "Therefore, the forces suppressed by him are all ready to take action."
"And Archduke Kane paid them Mira and hired them."
"It's so complicated," Randy said.
Vaji: "You don't have to dirty your own hands, you can borrow a knife to do it, which makes the situation very tricky."
"It's not just a thorny issue, it's a big deal for Crossbell. If Tie Xue was assassinated during the meeting, I don't know how much compensation he will be compensated for."
"I'm sorry, it's rude to say that." Lloyd said.
"No, your worry is normal. As the price for failing to prevent the assassination, the empire will definitely demand huge compensation from Crossbell." Olivier said.
"Even if this reason is caused by internal comparison."
"Unbelievable," El said.
"Although it sounds cold, diplomacy has this side," Ellie said.
"That's right," Randy said.
The princess said: "In addition, those people from the East are actually planning such a thing."
"What does this mean?" said Lloyd.
"Yulia, please excuse me."
"yes."
Then the screen changed to the leader of the forces from the East, Locksmith.
"Is this uncle also resented?" Waji said.
"No, it's not so much a personal grudge against him, but rather because of their history," the princess said.
"Located on the continent of West Samlia, they have begun to absorb multiculturalism a long time ago, and they have a very troublesome problem."
Princess Tia said: "That's what's called the integration problem."
"As you know, they have accepted many immigrants since ancient times. The trend has become more obvious over the years, and even a huge force has been born."
"There will naturally be pushback against this trend."
Ellie: "I heard about this opposition movement, but I didn't expect it."
"Are those people also planning to attack Smith?"
"Well, I heard that an investor with sufficient funds has funded them." Princess Tia said: "According to the intelligence we have learned, a group with considerable strength is taking action."
Lloyd said: "This is troublesome. I understand what you mean, but why do you want to tell us such an important thing?"
Waji said; "Indeed, wouldn't it be better to communicate it directly to them at headquarters?"
"There are some things that you can't even convey, right?" Ellie said.
Lloyd said: 'Why is that?'
"As Miss Ellie said, whether it's Iron Blood or Smith, they already know that someone is trying to attack, and they have organized people to protect them."
"But even so, they have no intention of revealing it to you here." Olivier said.
‘Although we don’t know their plans yet, under such circumstances, it is not convenient for us to report their internal situation without authorization.’ Princess Tia said.
"The same goes for me, I can't interfere." Olivier said, "So Her Royal Highness the Princess proposes to invite you to come."
"I see." Lloyd said: 'Does that mean this is just a private meeting?'
"Well, it's just a few people with the same friends chatting casually at the tea table." Tia smiled.
"Of course, if you want to reveal the rumors here, please do it yourself."
"Haha, that's it." Ellie said.
"Oh, it's bolder than I thought." Randy said.
"Haha, as an elegant princess, you are quite capable." Waji said.
"Vaj, you are so rude." El said.
"It doesn't matter, the fog surrounding Crossbell is getting more and more complicated. In order to be able to see the road ahead a little clearly, I have to struggle as hard as I can."
Princess Tia said.
"After all, there are still some troublesome people who control intelligence. In this case, we naturally make good use of Estelle's connections." Olivier said.
"A very troublesome person?"
"I think you should have heard of them, that is Mr. Rector and Ms. Kirika." Tia said.
Ellie: "I see. That's why we didn't know the information I said before."
"Well, one of them is manipulating the information." Yulia said; "Ms. Kirika once served as the receptionist of the Guerrilla Association in Liber. She has a pair of eyes that can see thousands of miles away."
To be continued...