"My stance is unwavering, but the term 'Imperial Faction' has been stigmatized."
Roland will solve this problem.
He calmly locked eyes with Rupert, his voice gentle yet unwavering.
"Loyalty is a fundamental professional ethic for officials. They once knelt on one knee to swear an oath to God, yet secretly they engage in shameful acts."
"Because they are afraid, they stigmatize loyalty, using terms like 'Imperial Faction' to vilify the loyal ones!"
Roland spoke with fervor, without a hint of shame.
Indeed, he had no reason to be ashamed.
Though he also rushed about for personal interests, he was not a vassal to the Empress, nor had he sworn allegiance.
He was guilt-free.
Looking at Roland's face full of righteous loyalty, almost everyone would be moved.
But not Rupert.
He had a network of intelligence, far superior to that of the incompetent bunch at the Military Intelligence Bureau.
So he understood Roland.
