Chapter 244: Aldrian’s Plan for the Future
"Maybe this isn’t entirely about reading people, Your Majesty. The devils have their own methods to make their targets betray the empire. However, they seem to choose selectively, rather than bringing everyone in," Aldrian said.
Emperor Durand looked at Aldrian solemnly.
"Then, young Aldrian, from your perspective, what should we do about this situation? It seems the devil’s advocates are everywhere, and I’m not sure whom I can trust in this empire. It’s truly irritating that these devils can roam freely and corrupt so many of my people."
"If you want my opinion, Your Majesty, at this time, we only need to wait. I feel that something big will happen soon. I’ve already crippled some of their information networks with the cleanup of the Information Guild and the Rivas family. Now that your curse has been dispelled, I’m certain they’ve also sensed that, one by one, their plans are being disrupted. The only way for them to salvage the situation is through drastic measures, but we still don’t know what kind of drastic measures the devils will take," Aldrian said.
"Yes, I agree with Sir Aldrian. With many of their eyes and ears uprooted from the empire, they will be blind in certain areas. Their plans have also been thwarted by Sir Aldrian, and they must be feeling quite anxious. This will likely force them to take drastic measures. We must prepare for whatever the devils have in mind," Hector said.
Emperor Durand nodded in agreement with Aldrian and Hector.
"Then I will strengthen our surveillance across the empire. With the problem of the Information Guild resolved, we can move more freely than before."
Aldrian sipped his tea before looking at Emperor Durand.
"Your Majesty, I also wish to discuss another matter. It is still connected to the devils, but this concerns something that could decide the future fate of the continent. It’s regarding the prophecy of the Heavenly Direction Church," he said.