The Hunt Begins

"My lord, I await your decision!!"

(—Perfect.)

Gregorio spoke triumphantly.

Certain that his plan would surely be accepted.

Looking back, it had been a long road.

Throughout his time in this city, Gregorio had always tried to support Ultos.

He had soothed and coaxed the Kingdom's reluctant conference attendees, invited his master to the meeting (though for some reason his master hadn't come), and tried to get close to him by inviting him to the evening party (though for some reason his master hadn't met him there, either).

But that would end tonight.

The Empire's sudden move.

Even Gregorio hadn't expected them to resort to such direct methods...