Vol. 15 Ch. 16: A Declaration of Resolve

After hearing Monica's plan, everyone was left speechless.

Indeed, that method would avoid both a war and Isaac's execution... But.

"...If we fail, you won't just be stripped of your seat among the Seven Sages, you know? ...You'll be executed along with the impostor."

Claudia's words said it all.

Monica nodded grimly. She had already steeled herself for this.

"Then I will take full responsibility for everything."

At the Supreme Council, Monica alone would be the one to take action.

In the worst case, Monica was prepared to bear all the responsibility and be executed. Without that level of resolve, there was no way she could fight Duke Clockford.

In the tense atmosphere, Cyril opened his mouth.

"Rather than worrying about everything that could go wrong, you should use your head to increase the odds of this plan succeeding."...