Intelligence in the Mist

In the brightly lit study, the ruler of the Typhon Empire and tonight's uninvited guests faced each other in silence.

Over the past hour, Rosetta Augustus had learned of the boldest, most secretive, and most insane plan in the world—the very limit of mortal ambition. The revelation left the emperor speechless for a long while.

"Before a plan spanning a thousand years, any temporary failure or setback is insignificant. With your insight, Your Majesty, that should not be difficult to understand," Feilna and Raina finally broke the silence. "His Majesty the Emperor, do you doubt the authenticity of the Defiance Plan?"

"Before discussing whether it is real, I am more curious why you came to me," Rosetta said, staring at the Elf Twins before him. "Eager to find a new investment target?"

"Were we supposed to seek out Gawain Cecil?" Raina smiled. "Visionary leaders are few, and aside from Gawain Cecil, you are the only suitable choice."

Feilna spoke immediately after her. "His Majesty Rosetta Augustus, heir to the Augustus bloodline, this is not our first contact. We know what kind of mad shadow you and your family have been facing..."

Raina took a half step forward. "Two hundred years ago, the Great Collapse of the Old Imperial Capital allowed your ancestors to witness things mortals should never have seen. That twisted, insane knowledge seeped into the bloodline of the Augustus Family, but through it, you too glimpsed certain truths of this world..."

Feilna followed Raina's step. "Therefore, with only a little thought, you will realize that everything we have said is true. You will also realize that we should be natural allies."

The Elf Twins stopped before Emperor Rosetta's desk, revealing identical smiles like mirror images, and spoke in unison. "You need to fight the madness brought by the