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Power Struggle Within the Royal Palace – Part 04

Hikaru had arrived in the royal capital, G. Ponsonia, the previous night. After learning about the situation in the royal palace from Freya, he hurriedly made his way there, anticipating significant developments. He even hoped to find a way not only to lift Lavia’s wanted status but also to have it completely rescinded.

Infiltrating the palace wasn’t too difficult. Suppressing his drowsiness, Hikaru used his Stealth to slip through the side entrance late at night. As expected, the main gate was closed, but the side entrance remained open. With the cover of darkness, evading the guards’ vigilant eyes was a breeze.

Upon hearing the nobles talk about Margrave Grugschilt, Hikaru monitored his movements. Moving around the palace during daylight with his Stealth would be risky, a problem solved by borrowing a soldier’s uniform while it was still nighttime.

Disguised as a soldier, Hikaru was making his way through the palace with his