Poverty makes me capable of anything.

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This is just virtual data, so Visa doesn't need to worry about being drugged.

He silently took the teacup and took a small sip.

“Actually, we had a chance to meet when you were still clearing out the pirates in Nagoria, but because of the attack by the Paradise Pirates, we didn’t get to see each other even though we were both in Baplo,” An Ran said with a smile.

Visa remained calm: "It's a bit of a pity."

"But even if we met then, you probably wouldn't have paid much attention to my presence, so it wouldn't have been possible for us to sit face to face like we are now."

"..."

What the hell are you trying to say?

I don't have time to chat with you here.

Visa had already developed a deep distrust of the reformers.

"Although you are cooperating with the reformers fairly well now, I still have to remind you to be careful of them."

"how do I say this?"

Visa's hand, which was holding the teacup, paused in mid-air for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal and pretended to drink his tea as if nothing had happened.

However, such actions could not escape Anran, who had already silently taken control of the entire online meeting room.

She clasped her hands together, pressed them to her lips, and said with a very indifferent expression, "The reformers were fostered by the Royal Knights. Everything they did was actually instructed by the Royal Knights behind the scenes."

"Oh?" Visa exclaimed in surprise. "How did you know this inside information?"

"Because I know people in the Royal Knights, she told me that."

Visa did not question Enron's sources: "So why are you telling me this?"

"Because the Royal Knights are still after me, I certainly don't want to see their plan go smoothly."

It's reasonable, but that's only if An Ran's claims are true.

What are their plans?

“I’m sorry,” An Ran shrugged. “I’d like to find out, but it’s not something that can be done so easily. All I know is that one of their targets is the Void; they want to steal its power. Yes, the same Void that appeared in Naglia…”

"Is it the monster that Tindas sealed away?"

“That’s right. They went to great lengths to instigate civil war within the empire and also tried to steal the power of the void. After all that trouble, they couldn’t possibly have any good intentions.”

Visa nodded: "If that's the case, why would they want to mess with you?"

"Perhaps it's because I am the coordinate personally chosen by the Void. Maybe only through me can we find the location of the Void, and only through me can we steal the power of the Void."

"..."

Visa leaned back.

His tense muscles relaxed instantly, and a thousand expressions flooded his mind at once, making it impossible for An Ran to guess what he was thinking.

Actually, Anran didn't care that much.

She simply instilled in Vesa the idea that neither the Reformers nor the Royal Knights were good people.

Even if Vesa doesn't believe it, it will leave a lingering resentment in his mind, which might have a surprising effect in the future.

After a long pause, Visa sat up straight again: "What you said is really an exaggeration, and I do find it hard to accept at first."

He shook his head: "The main topic of our discussion today is still how to deepen cooperation."

"I have no objection if you want to talk about this."

So, Anran and Visa then had a brief discussion about the cooperation.

This includes logistical support, maintenance of machinery and equipment, and coordination of special operations.

The Allied plan is still in its infancy. If the troops split off from the Fifth Expeditionary Force and the forces of the villainous Fourth Prince cannot be brought over, the plan will remain just a castle in the air.

Visa seemed very confident, saying that he had already sent people to negotiate.

Everyone's interests are aligned, and they will surely be able to unite under the grand goal of "overthrowing the rule of the nobility".

"I mean, if you really succeed, what kind of system do you want to transform the empire into?"

“Constitutional monarchy!” Visa said without hesitation.

"..."

An Ran paused for a moment.

She had some guesses that Vesa's current actions were what the Royal Knights wanted to see, at least until he had taken down the Fourth Prince and the Third Prince, he would not face any repercussions from the Royal Knights.

But once it comes to the point where the imperial political system can be decided, the Royal Knights probably won't let Vesa do as he pleases.

Constitutional monarchy?

If the Royal Knights are willing, why let the Empire be reduced to a mess?

They may take the same approach to dismantle the Vesa-led alliance from within.

You support constitutional monarchy, right?

Excuse me, but we'd prefer a presidential system, or perhaps a parliamentary republic, or maybe even a feudal system.

If internal strife becomes irreconcilable, it will inevitably escalate into a second imperial civil war.

The continuous wars will cause the government's prestige to plummet, and the people will completely lose patience with the empire. At that point, the Royal Knights can do whatever they want with the empire.

"If it were me, I would definitely want to support a puppet government and then hide behind the scenes as the mastermind."

Being able to enjoy the benefits of power without having to put in the effort is much more comfortable than being an emperor worshipped by thousands.

When the negotiations ended, An Ran gave Visa a meaningful look for a long time, which made Visa feel uneasy.

What's going on?

Is there something wrong with my face?

Visa didn't quite understand at the moment, but after logging off, he found his confidant.

This is someone who was raised by my family since childhood; they are a trusted confidant whom I can absolutely rely on.

"I need to find a way to get back to Aistar and meet with my older brother. I'd like him to help me find out what the Royal Knights are up to recently."

"Yes, Second Young Master."

After seeing off his trusted confidants, Visa stood up and considered calling over several high-ranking officers of the Ninth Expeditionary Force, but he quickly suppressed the idea.

"No, the reformers did contribute to the reconstruction of the Ninth Expeditionary Force."

Visa's eyes suddenly darkened.

He suddenly realized that the reformers seemed to be getting involved a bit too much.

……

"Have you reached an agreement?"

“Hmm.” An Ran nodded. “It’s nothing serious. Just focus on protecting Baplo and Dolphin Star for now. Let those people handle the Black Tide matter themselves.”

Heloise had no objection.

Whatever Anran says, that's what it is.

In her mind, she was just a pawn chosen by An Ran. Everything she had now was given to her by An Ran, whether it was life, the meaning of survival, or strength and status. An Ran's position in her heart was no less than that of the Morning Star leader who rescued her from underground.

"I hope that one day we won't have to struggle to survive."

"There is no need to constantly seek out the malice hidden in the shadows."

"You can lie on the hillside under the night sky and quietly look at the boundless starry sky."

But Anran knew that while she could have dreams, she still needed to do her best to pursue them.

In this cold world, only Naiko still retains a trace of warmth.

"I loved life when I first arrived in Twin Moons, really."

"sorry."

Heloise was somewhat at a loss.

"It's good that you know you were wrong. Don't move, let me rest for a bit."

Heloise held Anran, who was lying in her arms, and dared not move for a moment.

We can't just throw Anran away.

But I can't work like this.