Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Many nobles had died in the torture facility. Cleaning up the aftermath was Hemillas’ responsibility.
’A classified investigation conducted solely by the Imperial Guard.’
’The underground facility in question is suspected to be a financial source for Nemesis.’
’A large number of deaths, including nobles.’
There was no one in high society unaware of this incident. It was rare for so many members of the upper class to die all at once.
Even if their acquaintances or family members had died, people remained silent rather than criticizing the Imperial Guard’s actions. No matter how depraved a noble might be, no one openly defended murder for pleasure. Moreover, many families even reduced funeral ceremonies to private family gatherings.
I felt relieved as I listened to the news. If the nobles had stepped forward to hold the Imperial Guard responsible for the incident, I would have been deeply disappointed.
’It’s precisely because of this atmosphere that Bao Zakanan dared to visit such a dangerous underground facility, without even knowing who was running it.’
Even high-ranking officials had to take risks to satisfy their antisocial desires.
And the Empire’s terrorist organizations actively exploited these shadows of the Empire. They could seize the weaknesses of the upper class while also securing operational funds.
Once the situation had calmed down to some extent, Hemillas summoned me.