Do You Think I'm the Only One Who'll Suffer?

The next day.

After reporting for duty at General Staff Headquarters, I sat down at the desk in my private office and unfolded the newspaper.

【Breaking News! His Majesty the Emperor Selects His Successor!】

【The Next Emperor Is Her Highness Selvia…… Regency to Begin in the Near Future】

【Is Her Highness the Imperial Princess’s Closest Aide None Other Than Daniel Steiner?】

The last article made me uncomfortable, but that was not what mattered right now.

After turning a few pages, the article I had been dreading appeared.

【Edria, a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, Delivers a Harsh Critique Targeting the Empire】

Below the headline was a black-and-white photograph of a familiar-looking man giving a press conference.

Pale, narrow eyes resembling those of a snake and a gaunt appearance...