Chapter 365
Chapter 365
Entrusting information gathering to the only person Ismailov will speak to.
A sound strategy. A sound strategy—but from the moment Pleroma said "we wish for Lukas Askanian to take charge of Ismailov," it becomes a dangerous choice. Despite that, the government attached Ismailov to me. What could the reason be?
'...It seems they're thinking differently precisely because Pleroma came out with it so openly.'
Because Pleroma had displayed their intent directly, the government concluded that placing me and Ismailov together must not be Pleroma's ultimate goal. In believing Pleroma has some hidden true objective, the government and I are the same—but our inferences diverge.
'My head hurts.'
I can't be entirely certain what Pleroma ultimately wants either, but I still believe part of Narce's testimony. It was only recently that Narce said I should stay as far from that man as possible—and now we're to be attached at the hip?
"Your Excellency Mecklenburg."
The moment Narce broached the subject, Mecklenburg answered at once.