Seeing this, Ignatius nodded at him, tacitly permitting him to reveal Raphael's existence.
After all, his grandson would definitely be present for this great war. Raphael's existence was bound to be exposed then, so rather than face that awkwardness later, it was better to reveal it now.
As for that warning, he could only apologize to his younger brother in his heart.
As night approached, Orlando boarded a Floating Battleship and headed for Sixth Teleportation Array Island.
Two days later, at Supreme Command, Velin pushed open the study doors. Upon seeing Orlando standing inside, he instinctively shut the doors again. Only after several minutes did he reopen them.
Seeing his lord's actions, Orlando's expression did not change in the slightest. He maintained his standard upright posture.
"When did you arrive?"
"Half an hour ago," Orlando answered.
Velin came to his desk and sat down. Looking at the brand-new document placed on it, he did not open it immediately, instead asking, "Did something go wrong on the front lines?"
"No, everything is proceeding smoothly," Orlando replied. "It is simply that a general proposed a strategic concept. After internal discussion within the corps confirmed its feasibility, I came to Supreme Command overnight to report it to you and obtain your support."
Seeing this, Velin picked up the document from the desk and began reading it.
As he looked over its contents, a smile appeared on his face as he began considering its feasibility.
About ten minutes later, he set down the document, looked up at Orlando, examined him from head to toe, and said, "Was my grandfather behind the existence of this General Raphael?"
Orlando did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately sold Ignatius out.
"I approve this strategic concept."
"This campaign shall be called the Black Abyss Battle, and you