Chapter 73: Ch 73 - information about this world
"Anyway, how is the interrogation and the purge going on, Grandpa?" Klaus asked, shifting the topic.
William’s expression softened. he smiled
"Remarkably well, Klaus. Better than I could have hoped.
After those traitors spilled everything, we captured almost everyone and cross identified in the detailed list you had provided.
The network of infiltration was far more extensive than we initially realized, but your information allowed us to move with caution and advantage"
He then leaned forward slightly, his eyes holding a glimmer of amusement.
"And on your advice, we didn’t kill anyone. We let them live, ensuring they were thoroughly ’processed’ for information.
Then, we let them report back to their superiors within the cult and the corrupt families, but with information that we ourselves had crafted.
Misleading, half-true reports that serve our interests. I have to say, Klaus, you are one heck of a scheming brain. This strategy of misinformation is proving invaluable."
William knew the importance of information warfare, of manipulating perception, in such a cold, silent conflict that was happening between the Association and the corrupt Legacy Families.
"Ah, one more thing," Klaus asked as if remembering a pleasant detail.
"What did you ask the Ravenstein’s for as our compensation that I earned at the conclave duel?"