"Throughout the past several months… I have reviewed every report concerning Miss Kiara." He folded his hands inside his sleeves. "If we connect all her actions… a single conclusion appears. She has never pursued authority. She has never sought political influence. Her objective has remained unchanged from the beginning."
He counted them calmly.
"Expand the Nexus Weapon Store. Popularize firearms. And… earn wealth."
Several ministers nodded. The evidence indeed supported that conclusion.
The Grand Secretariat continued.
"The only thing capable of influencing her decisions… is Arceus Silver." He slowly looked toward the Emperor. "If we can ensure Arceus remains connected to the Phoenix Empire… Miss Kiara has little reason to oppose us."
Alexander silently contemplated those words.
Before he could answer, the Crown Prince suddenly spoke again.
"In that case… perhaps we should follow Leon's example."
The Emperor looked at him.
"What do you mean?"
