Book 14: Chapter 1 (3)
Waiting for them inside the room was Zear. He looked the same as he did during the commission, an aged gentleman, but he now carried a stick in his right hand.
“Thank you for leading our guests here. You may leave.”
Zear had the soldier leave, then turned towards Shin’s party.
“First, let me apologize for summoning you here without warning. I had to talk to you at any cost.”
“Ah, no, it’s no problem, but…”
Shin hit Hilamee with his elbow to prompt her to reply. The group’s leader was supposed to be her.
“Do you have any doubts concerning the inquiry commission?”
“…well, yes, To be honest, we expected that we would have to argue more.”
“The extermination faction, yes? I understand their point myself. I understand distrusting lady Luxuria. However, there would be no point in working quietly for three years, as she did. Her abilities allow her to easily control others after all. Even if we chose to exterminate her, very few could stand up to her. The elite warriors of our country could possibly match her in battle, but how many casualties would that cause? It would also create a gap for Greed to strike through. Both in terms of fighting power and strategy, needless fighting would be a very poor move on our part.”