Chapter E014 – Claimed Auction Proceeds
[Ornus Town]
At the same time, in a different place.
Hecate strolled through the cobblestone streets of Ornus Town, her eyes fixed on her Game Interface with a complex expression.
The notification from Leon had come through to all Genesis Guild members—Rosenweil Kingdom had fallen, and the coronation was imminent. He had asked for all guild members to help maintain order during the process, but Hecate, instead of joining the others in the capital, had made her way to Ornus Town.
"Leon-sama, you really did it..."
Even though she had known about this plan in advance, it felt different when it actually happened. While it was impressive Genesis Guild had taken over an entire nation, and solidified their power, there were some glaring issues that troubled her.
It had all happened too suddenly and there was no sense of participation.
Hecate had been aware, yes, but she knew the other members of the Seven Stars, save for Astrid and Grim—had been left in the dark. They hadn’t been consulted, and certainly hadn’t been part of the operation. She could already anticipate the dissatisfaction that would surface during the next guild meeting. Leon’s unilateral action was bound to create waves.
Beyond the guild's internal politics, there was the larger issue of the Natives.