The Emperor's Bow

While discussing strategy with Leo before the hearing, Leo said something unexpected.

Calix had expected Leo to present a precise strategy from beginning to end, but Leo said the following.

“You mean I should do whatever I want?”

“Yes, my lord. That is the best strategy I can think of.”

Leo told Calix to act as he pleased.

Calix was flustered.

“Is that really all right? How do you know what I will do, yet say something like that?”

At Calix's words, Leo smiled.

“My lord, you have already shown me and the entire world what kind of person you are. However, I feel that you are hiding something.”

Calix winced at Leo's words...