Book 2: 356

Book 2: Chapter 356

“Diablo is beginning to move in earnest.”

That wasn’t an answer to the question. It seemed that Asilla was intentionally avoiding answering.

“That means that he has completed his preparations, while you guys, the Circle, are still arguing instead of doing something productive.”

“We know that. But the thing we need to pay attention to is timing.”

“Timing?”

“Yes. The Circle, Ivan’s forces, and the Anti Circle Alliance. The three groups who have been opposing and pressuring each other have agreed to a temporary cooperative effort. We planned to form a subjugation team in at most a few months and deal with Diablo directly.”

“This is my first time hearing about that.”

“That’s natural. Since it was a conversation that was only held between the top executives of each organisation. We were planning to let the other members know just before the deadline.”

“That’s no longer possible. Diablo showed his true colours at a time that makes it difficult for you to respond. Do you understand what this means?”

Iris was silent for a while before letting out a breath and speaking in a cold tone.

“A traitor.”

“...”

Peran wasn’t surprised.

Although Iris’ reasoning was sharp, her conclusion wasn’t anything special. This was because it was an easy conclusion to reach after considering all of the clues.

It was only after then that she showed her truly terrifying side.

“Although it’s unfortunate, we do have traitors. The process of getting rid of them is still ongoing even at this moment, but I honestly don’t think it will end any time soon. It seems that there are many more traitors than I initially expected.”

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This would have been impossible if there weren’t already systems in place to deal with traitors.

However, Asilla seemed to be surprised for a different reason than Peran.

“That’s surprising.”

“How so?”

“I thought you’d be a bit more cautious. I never would have thought you’d allow traitors to appear in a group you were personally leading.”

“Well, you see. It’s a bit weird. If they were ‘normal traitors’ then this wouldn’t have happened.”

Iris wasn’t boasting emptily.

That was the truth.

Asilla was right. The woman named Iris Phisfounder would never have allowed traitors in an organisation that she was personally leading.

...However, if he brought that up, it would be inevitable for him to mention Snow, who had been seriously injured

Could he really trust these two that much?

Enough to tell them that Snow, the absolute leader of the Anti Circle Alliance, was currently in critical condition?

“...”

In the end, Peran chose to remain silent.

Turning her gaze to the black box floating in front of them, Asilla opened her mouth.

“Diablo wants to obtain that box.”

“Since when?”

“Since I obtained it.”

“Why?”

“That—”

Asilla’s words cut off and her eyebrows twitched slightly.

“...intruders.”

“Huh?”

“Two high level Wizards are secretly spreading their mana across this city.”

“Are they Diablo’s underlings?”

“There’s a nine out of ten chance of that... Iris, can I ask your help to deal with them?”

Iris smiled beautifully and pointed at the box.

“Give this thing to me.”

“You don’t even know what it is.”

“That just makes me want it more. I like riddles.”

Surprisingly, Asilla nodded her head without any further thought.

“I see. In that case, if you manage to unseal this box or learn what it is, please let me know.”

“Of course.”

“...and Peran Jun, I would also like to ask for your help to defend this city.”

“I accept.”

Peran spoke up before Asilla could say any more.

“As remuneration, I’ll accept the relic of the Regal Emperor.”