Chapter 448

Third Prince Faction, Headed for Collapse
The next message came fifteen days later.
According to the report, the Resistance had seized control of numerous cities, and even the city where the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and their supporting dukes had fled to was now surrounded.
It seemed the Resistance had grown into a far more powerful organization than expected.

"Now, this is troubling. Honestly, it would be preferable if the Third and Fourth Princes were executed. But if the Resistance gets carried away and starts invading other countries, that would be even more troublesome than the current situation. We need to drive a wedge in somewhere."

A wedge, huh...
The quickest solution would be for me to step in and suppress them, but... would they even allow it?

"Hm? You’re thinking of going, Lily? I won’t stop you.”

"Huh, really? You're okay with that, Plum?"

"You’re the most suitable wedge we have. We’ll come along as your escorts, and if we think of this as a way to eliminate a future threat, it’s better to deal with it now while we can."

"... Well, that's what Plum says, but what about you, Marquis Vardmoi? Are you okay with it?"

"I suppose there's no issue. You’re clearly the fastest to act, and unquestionably the most powerful and flashy force we have. Honestly, this case has shown that rather than hiding our power, it’s more efficient to go public. I’ll leave it to you."

With Marquis Vardmoi’s approval too, I had no reason to refuse.

Now that it's decided, it's time to prepare for departure.
That said, taking the land route with Lumite Star Tiara would be way too slow.
It’s just too far.
That means I’ll be flying with Talat and the Kiblinki Saltas.
With that method, we should be able to reach our destination within a few days.
We already have a map of the frontline location, so there shouldn’t be any major issues.

The only thing left is personnel selection.

"Let’s see. Obviously, Plum and I will be going. What about the rest of you?"

"We of the Wildcat Claws will sit this one out. Depending on the situation, we might just get in the way."

"A wise decision. You lot are specialized in fighting monsters. You're not suited for fighting humans, especially not in large-scale battles. Lily, I’ll send guards from my side."

"Understood. It’s better if we leave as soon as possible, right?"

"Indeed. We’ll finish all preparations tomorrow. We depart the day after."

"Okay, got it. I’ll prepare accordingly."

So, I’m heading to the Third Prince faction’s side after all.
I had steeled myself for the possibility, but now that it’s actually happening...
I’ll make sure not to get too deeply involved.

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