“Well, I think we better deal with that as the governor-general suggests.”

“Yes. Fighting poison with poison is a good idea as well. Are there any other issues?”

Raven spoke after wiping the smile off his mouth. Viscount Moraine thought for a moment, then replied with a serious expression.

“There is still one biggest issue remaining. I am sure the governor-general would have guessed already…”

Raven’s expression changed when Viscount Moraine spoke in a somber tone. There was only one issue that was more critical than what was just mentioned. It was something that would impact Leus, or even the entire empire…

“Duke Arangis…”

“Yes…”

After finishing up with the southern expedition, Ian would soon arrive in Leus with the 11th regiment and the defeated Duke Arangis.

“Even if the 11th regiment is responsible for escorting and guarding, it is only a matter of course… Rumors are already rife, and not only nobles, but the merchants are carefully gauging the situation as well.”

“That is bound to be the case. It’s not anyone else, but Duke Arangis himself.”

Raven slowly nodded.

A traitor to the imperial family.

Duke of the empire.

The great monarch of the South was being transported...