About ten minutes later, Shien emerged from Harvis's bedchamber.
He had not rescued Harvis.
There was no need to.
"If I disappear, the Imperial Consort's faction in the Imperial Palace will definitely accuse me of fleeing out of guilt. Then I truly won't be able to shake off the charge of colluding with the enemy and betraying the nation."
The prince shared the same thoughts as Shien.
Therefore, Harvis would definitely not leave—or rather, he could not leave. He could not give the Imperial Consort's people any opportunity to nail the charges against him.
And since he could not leave the Imperial Palace, or even his own bedchamber, everything could only be handled by Shien alone.
"Help me deliver a letter to Lord Rocket."
Harvis had said as much.
"With my orders, Lord Rocket should give you his full support and help you deal with Moro."
Although House Bigusle was currently struggling to protect itself, Rocket was still a Legendary-tier expert—and one who stood at the very peak even among Legendary-tier experts. His assistance would still be significant.
Of course, to Shien, Rocket's combat strength was the sort that was neither here nor there.
He truly did not lack another Legendary-tier combatant.
Even though Aiyi was no longer by his side, Lilith alone could replace who knew how many Legendary-tier experts. One more would not make much difference, and one fewer would not matter either, so Rocket was naturally optional.
Harvis had clearly considered that as well. Thus, in the end, in order to form a partnership with Shien, he made a deal with him.
Thinking of that deal, Shien found it rather amusing.
"He actually dared to put even that on the table. This prince is really willing to go that far."
In order to seize the throne, that