Chapter 105

“…What do you mean? You mean we should storm that mansion right now?”

A little after dinnertime, Vieta returned to the inn, her eyes wide.

“I thought about it, and is there really any reason for us to hide our identities and secretly keep watch on that mansion?”

At Blanc’s words, Theodore and Kian nodded.

“If, unlike before, you no longer need to hide your identity, Vieta, wouldn’t it be better to take the easier route this time?”

“The easier route?”

“To put it bluntly, neither Marlene nor anyone else can stop us even if you or I go to that mansion right now. Aren’t surprise attacks more effective when they catch the enemy off guard? There’s no reason to give our enemies more time by moving covertly.”

“What if we storm in now and come away with nothing? Wouldn’t that put you at risk?”

“At risk? Vieta, you don’t seem to understand what kind of positions you and I hold in this Empire.”

Blanc tapped the table with his index finger...