"Sky Hunt" spoke, making the atmosphere at the scene even heavier.
"If nothing unexpected happens, yes."
"Ice Maiden" was still as concise and direct as ever, which made everyone blink.
"...So he has awakened after all?"
"Giant Soldier" murmured softly.
Everyone’s feelings had changed from the beginning; even learning of Reiger’s deeds hadn’t stirred such complex emotions.
"Two variables, although there’s one more than we initially anticipated, but at this point, we can no longer alter the plan."
In the end, it was "Sky Hunt" who spoke, pulling everyone’s thoughts back together.
"Proceed as planned, those who have completed their tasks, after delivering the items to the old man, should collect materials for magic automatons in their respective territories."
"As for ’Ice Maiden’ and ’Chiezillion,’ you need to speed things up."
"Our movents will soon be brought to light, and before that happens, we must gather all the necessary technology. Understood?"
"Sky Hunt" issued instruction after instruction, prompting nods from the crowd.
"Fire Princess."
At this, "Sky Hunt" addressed a young woman next to him.
"I’m here."
"Fire Princess" replied softly.
"Help pull so strings," "Sky Hunt" said evenly, "I’d like to have a word with a mber of the Jinas royal family."
"Fire Princess" raised an eyebrow, imdiately grasping the aning behind "Sky Hunt’s" words.
"You’re using that to trouble Reiger Brillhaut?"
"Fire Princess" stated.
"Not only that," "Sky Hunt" said calmly, "since the princess has awakened, it seems a good idea to let the Jinas royal family stir up so trouble for her."
"Isn’t that a bad idea?" "Fire Princess" cautioned, "Provoking those two variables will only bring us trouble."
"It doesn’t matter; in the end, everyone will beco our enemy anyway, we’re just starting a bit early," "Sky Hunt" said unemotionally, "Besides, now that the princess has awakened, the people from the Hidden Land might co out as well."
"Rather than having them skulk in the dark, not knowing when they’ll erge to trouble us, it’s better to draw them towards the princess."
"I believe His Majesty, the King of Jinas, will help us accomplish this task."
Hearing "Sky Hunt’s" words, "Fire Princess" could only nod.
"I will spread the ssage."
"Fire Princess" promised, causing "Sky Hunt" to nod.
"Ice Maiden" spoke again.
"When I’m done here, I also need to return to my country," she said, "Reinnaier’s princess might already know about Tistis’s matter, I have a feeling that she will co to sooner or later."
At this point, the usually icy woman’s tone shifted, almost imperceptibly.
Because she hadn’t spoken the full truth yet.
"If Reinnaier’s princess cos, that man might also co."
Thinking of the man who had unrcifully slashed her with a sword in a world of ice and snow, a blazing heat suddenly welled up in the cold-hearted girl’s heart.
That was a warrior’s spirit.
That was indignation.
She, was not yet resigned.
This change in "Ice Maiden" went unnoticed, as "Chiezillion," who had been wearing a troubled look, suddenly changed his expression upon hearing her words.
On the other hand, "Sky Hunt" and the others failed to detect the deeper aning in "Ice Maiden’s" words.
"Tistis?"
"Sky Hunt" pondered and eventually nodded.
"Good, take control of that nation sooner; it will make our work much easier."
"Rember to watch out for the royal ladies; they might indeed be connected to the Hidden Land."
"If they join forces, the trouble will only grow."
"Ice Maiden," seated in a lower position, responded nonchalantly, appearing to be lost in her own thoughts.
"Chiezillion," who had been watching "Ice Maiden," suddenly spoke up.
"By the way, I’ve never really understood why we should cooperate with the City Lord of Xinyela."
"Reiger" posed the question without any prior warning.
"If it’s just about exploring the ruins established by the last queen of Reinnaier, shouldn’t we be able to manage with our own strength?"
Indeed, the ancient ruins in the Neutral Zone were sealed by Sgranot, and surrounded by various magic chanisms, inaccessible to ordinary people.
But just as Reiger could easily enter, so too could the outlaws of Sgranot occasionally sneak a few inside; Sgranot Bayard’s arrangents at the ancient ruins couldn’t truly stop those who were capable.
And without a doubt, they were among those who were truly capable.
With their energy, breaking through Sgranot Bayard’s arrangents would be almost too easy.
So why should they cooperate with Sgranot Bayard?
Could it be to have him lead the way?
Indeed, the labyrinth within the ancient ruins was tricky; without soone familiar to guide them, and without thods like Reiger’s, reaching the deepest stone chamber and further to the ancient dragon’s sealed location would be considerably difficult.
But even with the difficulty, such a level of labyrinth shouldn’t be able to stop "Ice Maiden," right?
Therefore, in "Trillion’s" view, cooperating with Sgranot Bayard to enter the ancient ruins was completely unnecessary.
Yet this was personally instructed by the leader "Sky Hunter," leaving many, including "Trillion," quite perplexed.
Now "Trillion" had brought this doubt directly to the forefront, causing "Ice Maiden" to inevitably look toward the leader.
Clearly, she too did not understand why "Sky Hunter" would do this.
"This is just a casual move,"
"Sky Hunter" said with extre indifference.
"I just wanted to see, as the person closest to Reinnaier’s tomb, whether Sgranot Bayard had any unexpected gains."
In other words, this was rely a probe, a possibly needless exploration.
"Now it seems, that man is even more cowardly than I imagined, having controlled that ancient ruin for years and only obtained an amber blade."
"Sky Hunter" shook his head, seemingly disappointed.
"I had thought, if he had anything hidden, then letting him join us wouldn’t be a problem,"
The one to oppose was none other than "Ice Maiden."
"It’s better not to,"
"Ice Maiden" bluntly assessed.
"Though he possesses so strength, that guy isn’t fit for public display."
This girl had already seen through the true nature of Sgranot Bayard.
Therefore, among those present, the one most opposed to having Sgranot join was probably "Ice Maiden."
"Instead of him joining, it might be better for Reiger Brillhaut to co aboard."
"Ice Maiden’s" assessnt made everyone exchange glances.
"Unexpected indeed, that you would speak so highly of soone,"
"Fire Princess" voiced what everyone was thinking.
"At least, he’s far better than so careless fella,"
"Ice Maiden" said coldly, making the person in question chuckle bitterly.
"You don’t have to talk about like that, ’Ice Maiden’ sister,"
"Trillion" still looked casual, but only "Fire Princess" sensed sothing off in his tone.
"Fire Princess" took a deep look at "Trillion" but said nothing.
"Ice Maiden" couldn’t care less to respond to "Trillion," causing a trace of gloom to fleetingly cross his eyes.
"For now, let’s leave it at that,"
"Sky Hunter" said, perhaps sensing sothing, and abruptly changed the topic.
"Before the end of this year, we must complete all our preparations."
"By this ti next year, the rebirth we await should arrive."
"Ti is running out,"
"Sky Hunter" stood up.
"May our revolution proceed smoothly,"
Hearing this, the others also stood up.
"May our revolution proceed smoothly."
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