Chapter 194: (Self Edited) Conference in Andal (2)
“Understood, Aniue.” (Angelica)
Angelica, disguised to avoid underestimation, headed to Alfred’s office as instructed. She had not bound her chest but wore slacks instead of a skirt.
“What was the meaning of your earlier statement?” (Alfred)
Alfred was irritated. It was nothing new. He simply didn’t like Angie presence. He couldn’t openly assassinate her either because Angie refrained from consuming any food or drink within the castle, and Alfred couldn’t publicly execute her.
Alfred feared the rumors of assassinating his sister, who was a decade younger than him. Being perceived as afraid or a brother who killed his own sister was simply a bad image. If an assassination were to happen, it had to appear as an unrelated death with no connections to him.
In that sense, the previous Crusade had been the perfect opportunity. The battlefield was far from their territory, and anything could happen on the battlefield. However, things hadn’t gone as planned.
“Indeed. While it’s true they attempted subversion and incited internal conflict, I doubt how successful they were.” (Angelica)
“Is that a significant issue? No, it isn’t.” (Alfred)
‘Was it his boastful reasoning based on overwhelming military power? However, what about the Tyrellme during the change of era? Despite having a seventy percent increase in military strength against the Kalghinion Empire, they were still overwhelmed. “Overwhelming military power” was a magical phrase that deceived fools unfamiliar with war and made them complacent. Those who observed closely could understand.