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Chapter 144: Reversal part 3

Margrave Paulsen and Selena quickly brought the discussion to a conclusion. The most important thing was persuading the Alois lords—and then opening the gates in coordination with the Human Starveek Empire.

「What becomes of the Alois King—no, of Marquis Agustini?」

「I can’t say. I don’t think there’s any road but execution.」

「…That’s what I thought.」

Usurping the title of king was a grave crime. If anything, this operation was effectively a separation of father and daughter into ‘different persons.’ By dumping all guilt onto the ‘Alois King,’ it could be reframed as a plan to spare the other Alois lords.

「That’s why you must protect Gilberta. For you, Alois lords, once your surrender is accepted, she’s your lifeline.」

A group needed a core to rally around. In this case, the quickest method was for the Alois lords to elevate Gilberta—whose surrender had already been accepted—and unite under her.

Neither the margrave nor Selena said it aloud,