From the day Suzaku Kururugi entered the Special Envoy Research Institute, Guildford began appearing before Xiao Ran as frequently as Euphemia did. In other words, whenever Euphemia met with Xiao Ran, Guildford would inevitably be at her side, completely eliminating any possibility of Xiao Ran and Euphemia meeting alone.
But that was all Guildford could do. Without obtaining the position of Deputy Governor, he had no way to influence or interfere with Area 11's affairs. Even if he wanted to influence the Deputy Governor of Area 11, whose man was the Deputy Governor? He would not pay Guildford any attention at all.
More importantly, while Guildford could ensure his presence whenever Euphemia met Xiao Ran, he could not guard against Saki Maski. There were many occasions when it was inconvenient for him to follow two girls around. As a gentleman and a noble, Guildford would not permit himself to eavesdrop on the conversations of two girls.
As a result, although Xiao Ran no longer personally influenced Euphemia, Saki Maski carried out that influence in his place. Having followed Xiao Ran for so long, Saki Maski was undoubtedly one of the few people who understood his thoughts, intentions, and actions best. Even without Xiao Ran speaking to her directly, the result was exactly the same.
Guildford had no solution to this. Fortunately, Euphemia gave him the status of a Guest Official, allowing him to review all of Area 11's official documents through her. Though she did not arrange any other specific position for him, and it was not appropriate for Guildford to seize the duties of others in Area 11, all he could do was help Euphemia identify omissions and shortcomings. Yet in the end, he could not help with anything, because every document was handed to Euphemia for a second