Chapter 186.2
Will the mansion be safe? (Welner)
I think theyre going to be fine. (Neurath)
Yeah. (Welner)
The mansion was originally surrounded by soldiers to guard it. In addition, just to be safe, arrangements had been made for a ranger force from a mercenary group as well.
However, since the number of the opponents was smaller than they had expected, Welner thought that his remaining opponents, if any, would not even be able to reach the mansion before they returned.
But is the current mastermind really this time Priest Kempel? (Neurath)
The fact that Viscount Vogel was working on this makes that a strong possibility. (Welner)
From Welners perspective, it was something crude for an aristocrat to do. Vogel seemed to be a man who understood the flow of conspiracy in his head but lacked the knowledge and experience to put it into practice, and lacked people around him who were also in the know.
If so, it would most likely not be an active aristocrat that was involved. Welner was half bluffing when he mentioned Priest Kempels name because he had no proof, but by the looks of it, it seemed likely that he was not wrong.
Surprisingly, I think that Priest Kempel may have his ass on the fire, as well. (Welner)
Well, that sounds like we would have a tough time finding other connections if that happened. (Neurath)
Neurath chuckled. It was not a common expression in this world, but it seemed like he understood Welners intention.
For a moment, Welner thought that using such a strange expression might make him seem like the inventor of the expression, but he quickly brought his thoughts back to reality.
But when it came to the actual question of where the poison was obtained from, it would be difficult to simply suspect the church alone. Regardless of which side was the master and which side was the follower, it would certainly be unnatural if there was no cooperative relationship with a nobleman who was accustomed to intrigue. Furthermore, the purpose was not at all clear at this point.
Welner seriously considered what would happen if he were to be killed. First, what would Mazell do? He might continue the fight against the Demon King, while Luguentz, Laura, and the others would probably support him, but his concentration might be compromised.
Could it be done by the Bain kingdom? Most likely not as, at this point, they still think that defeating the Demon King was the top priority, so they would not do anything to drag down the heroic Mazell yet.
Of course, it was certainly possible that Mazell would also be considered a danger to the country after the Demon King was defeated.
If that happened, Lily would probably be used as a political tool as well. Welner could not stand for both things.
Welner could only predict as much, but this would be after the Demon Kings defeat. The question remained unanswered as to why now? Welner felt a headache thinking about the possibility that he really had no idea what was going on and was just letting the situation get out of control.
If this was really the case, those who only aimed for immediate results would be the first to move, and those who were more politically strategic would be forced to take a backseat. As a result, only the mastermind would get to gain something if something happened to Welner.
As Welner was pondering what to do, Max, who had secured the survivors of the battle, came to him.
Four captured. No casualties on our side.
Thank you. Lets inform the guards and leave.
Yes.
At any rate, Welner decided to let todays matter be todays matter and finish the process first. It was true that, since he had been allowed to move so freely despite the fact that he was in a position where he had no authority, he needed to make sure that he did not lose face with the guards or the legal staff.
Max had a wry smile on his face. It seemed like he was not satisfied because he didnt get to do much violence. Welner ignored him and gave the order to the entire group to move out. He would leave the clean up to the guards and the legal staff, while he would take a rest, which was undoubtedly Welners true desire at that moment.
Incidentally, the first thing Welner said upon his safe return to the mansion was, I want a cup of tea before I listen to the report.
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