Chapter 51: Servant Cedric (17). Great-Uncle
'Claudia rampaging on her own isn't scary, but if she unites with the surrounding lords she's cooperating with and raises her voice, it might get a bit annoying. Maybe I should subtly apply some pressure in the name of the Second Prince.'
'I also need a countermeasure against assassination. If she managed to stop attempts on the second and third sons, it means she has skilled swordsmen guarding her. There's also a chance she might now go for my head in desperation, so I have to protect myself thoroughly.'
'I’ll have to make sure the Redvell family understands the benefits they stand to gain from Claudia’s marriage. If the surrounding houses begin to collectively push for the marriage, then even if Claudia tries to stir up public opinion, she’ll be swept away by the tide.'
Armin Redvell’s political maneuvering was truly meticulous.
Despite Claudia's faction being relatively weaker, he didn't let his guard down ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ and systematically blocked every method and move available to her.
Rather than foolishly deploying his forces in stages like his younger siblings, he aimed for complete control from the beginning—an approach that showed exactly why he'd long since secured his position as the heir of House Redvell.
The only misfortune Armin had was that he judged his opponent within the bounds of common sense.
“Armin Redvell!! You dare stab me in the back!?”
Thus, when the Second Prince stormed into his territory, face flushed red with rage, Armin could do nothing but stand confused.
“Please calm yourself, Your Highness. Backstab? How could I ever commit such a dishonorable act toward you? First, let us speak calmly—”
“Calm? Speak calmly? Do you think I can be calm right now?! Do you even know what that damn Bartholomew said to me!?”
Duke Bartholomew.