Chapter 122

"But you don't have to kill the emperor, do you?"

"No, I must kill him. Most of the nobles don't think he's suitable to be the emperor, but some supporters of the emperor will do whatever he wants because they have already become his running dog."

"Nonetheless…"

"How can you conclude that those who were unhappy about dethroning the emperor would not threaten Duke Kling and you? You shouldn't give them any chance to strike back. It is right to deny them all the possibilities without any hope."

Ober spoke to her in a way that stopped her from questioning or disagreeing with what he said. Changing the topic quickly right after what he said was also his trick to fog her judgment.

"So, Marie, please try to detect his weakness from now on and let me know."