Chapter 631
Recruiting the Grand Duke of Saint-Ouen carried a different weight than bringing Kernstadt into the fold.
While Kernstadt would boost our overall power, the grand duke was the key figure behind Titan, a major force within the Allied Forces. While the grand duke alone couldn’t control Titan, the influence he wielded was undeniable.
Titan had been strong enough to turn the tide of a major city siege in just seven minutes. Though the Immortals were formidable, Titan was equally powerful and constantly being upgraded.
Having the Grand Duke on my side did not mean I could control Titan. It meant I could neutralize it.
Just as I hoped the Immortals wouldn’t be misused, it was only right that Titan should only be deployed against monsters.
Given my chosen path, I needed to effectively neutralize both the Allied Forces and the Empire. By recruiting Kernstadt, I had already managed to weaken the Allied Forces significantly. If I could also neutralize Titan, one of their key strengths would be rendered ineffective.
I was determined to meet the Grand Duke alone, regardless of what would happen. Sarkegar would initiate contact with him, but I wanted to be the one to speak directly.
I would let the Grand Duke choose the meeting place. We could meet in Arnaka, the capital of the Duchy of Saint-Ouen, but that might make the Grand Duke uncomfortable. I didn’t want it to seem like I was threatening him in any way. That was why I planned to go to him myself, instead of sending Harriet.
With no significant battle taking place, the Allied Forces had already left Gersonosia and were on the move.
Sarkegar returned sooner than I had anticipated, this time with Lucinil accompanying him.
“Why did you come with Lucinil instead of Harriet?”
Harriet was usually the one who handled transportation, given her knack for casting spells. So why did he arrive with Lucinil instead of Harriet?