Chapter 248

The party of the Pope hurried back to the capital when they heard the news about Marquis Suleiman’s rebels were advancing towards Bless .

Just before getting into her wagon, Reina had a farewell conversation with Luke .

“Are you going to head back to the estates now?” Asked Reina .

“No, I think it is time to finish the rebels here . That was if it would be easier for you, won’t it?”

“Thank you for wanting to do that . Once your work here is done, please stop by at Bless . ”

“Understood, I will surely . ”

With those words, Reina left Luke .

He respected her wishes and aspirations, but he had never imagined that he would miss her in less than an hour of getting her back .

If things were going well, he would have followed her . If he could use his fly magic, he would be able to catch up with her wagon .

But he couldn’t just leave his men .

‘Haa! Every time she leaves, there is a huge vacancy…’

He felt that was two years back, but now it was much emptier than ever .

Which meant that his feelings for her were constantly growing, and parting ways with her was tearing him apart .

“Are you alright, Lord?”

“Uh? Sir Philip?”

Luke wasn’t able to easily shake off the sadness and emotions .

Philip who noticed it, and spoke .

“Would you like me to follow? I don’t know who this Suleiman is or how strong he is, but to make you sigh this much…”

They had already decided to support some of the central troops by taking a few men of their forces . As a result, members of a few units were busy .

However, Luke hadn’t asked to join them, and he had a reason for it .

It was because he wanted to end the rebellion in the Konrad side and obtain evidence .

“Evidence?” Asked Luke .

“We found it the other day . The mercenary rider named Sancho from the Gigant battle was Count Ferrero . ”

“Yes, that is . That thick voice which I heard in that Emperor’s banquet and the fighting style was indeed the same . ” Stated Luke .

“He is . This time I need solid evidence that the Baroque Empire is deeply involved in this rebel uprising . ”

In many cases, they were intervened in domestic affairs or disputes to achieve national interests or for specific self-purpose .

It wasn’t just the Baroque Empire, but the Volga Republic and the kingdoms and Empires too .

But with clear evidence, the story would garner a different ending .

In this specific case, to dispatching diplomatic envoys and protesters, in the worst-case scenario, it could be considered as a war declaration .

“You are going to threaten the Baroque Empire with solid proof . ”

At the question from Philip, Luke shook his head .

“No, I am not just going to threaten them . I am going to cause a dispute . ”

“Dispute in the sense… ah, like the way where you set rift between the nobility and the Emperor!”

“Exactly that!” Answered Luke .

Two years ago, Luke was involved in the assassination of a few men, which caused both sides to take drastic decisions .

Of course, the dramatic settlement didn’t end up going to war, but in the end, conditions were placed and power checks were allotted .

What would be the result if in such a situation another fire was lit up?

“If the Emperor was told to intervene in the rebellion of the Holy Empire, Emperor Rudolf would be criticized at both home and abroad . The nobility has the number, so they’ll try to reduce the Emperor’s power even more, which will undermine the prestige of the nation . Things would turn louder than ever . ” Stated Luke .

“Then there will be actions against the Emperor… if there was the involvement of armed conflict in that process, then a civil war will start . ”

Luke nodded at Philip’s words and stood up .

“I already got evidence from Eisenberg . Some of the Gigants used by the rebels were from the Baroque Imperial Magic Tower . ”

Luke confirmed the doubt after thoroughly checking the destroyed and the captured Gigants .

The color and outer metal were definitely made to look the same, but inside it was definitely Baroque’s Gigant .

He could see the difference because there were a few international and domestic Gigants which were purchased by Katarina Magic tower for the Gigant development .

“The Gigants of the Holy Empire come from Arthenia Royal Magic tower . Of course, the local nobles have a few cheap foreign goods and Gigants . ”

According to an official report of the Holy Empire, most of the imported Gigants were warrior-class, used Gigants or low-powered Gigants .

Nevertheless, they wouldn’t just use things from the Baroque Imperial Magic tower even if the Holy Empire didn’t have a peaceful relationship .

But what Luke managed to discover was, a knight class with an output of 2000 fights were present .

“Was it really from the Baroque Imperial?” Asked Philip .

“You aren’t much aware of the magic, but, there is a slight difference in magic between the nations and the towers . What I saw was definitely from Baroque Imperial magic tower . ” Said Luke .

“Even then, it is hard to consider them as proof with just a few parts . The rebels could have been in need and bought them . ”

“Which is why we need to see this situation through and gather much solid evidence . ”

Luke wanted to find everything that could confirm his doubt in the rebels den, Alvera .

The rebels would have thrown away the letters or books that they had exchanged .

“We need to hurry up and get things . ” Said Philip .

“So, when do you think we will attack Alvera?”

At the question from Luke, Philip told him what he had heard in advance .

“For starters, when the Pope’s visiting is done, by which was, of course, Princess Reina, they were planning to send a messenger to Duke Ferrierd and give him the chance to surrender . ”

“Okay? The commander nor would our working soldiers agree to it . ”

At present, the anti-revolutionary army was very hostile towards the rebels .

They were very furious at the rebels who tried to assassinate the Pope, who had come all the way hoping for peace in the empire .

“But it was the order from the Pope . Everyone is hoping for Duke Ferrierd to refuse . ”

“He should . ”

Luke nodded while looking at Alvera which was at a distance .

While the rebels in Konrad kingdom, he was curious about what kind of decision Duke Ferrierd would take .