On March 7th, Radiant Calendar 9812, in the Administrative Hall of Okla City's royal palace in Qixing West District, Velin stepped into this hall again after more than half a month.
He sat down on the throne, looked at the stacked documents, and began reviewing them.
"Hmm?"
Reading the contents of the document, Velin's eyes widened.
The first page was clearly in his father's handwriting. It briefly stated that they had captured a High-tier Soul Intent Space Mage, who was now imprisoned in the dungeon. As long as Valgard, commander of the Kingdom of Seraphitaine's Western Expeditionary Corps, was killed, she would be willing to surrender.
The second page was a report written by Kyle. Based on intelligence gathered by the Shadow Assassins, it laid out his speculation in detail.
"...Overall, it is most likely that Lord Angus used words to force her to abandon the assassination."
Seeing this, Velin slowly set down the document in his hand, propped his chin on his right hand, and began contemplating something.
There was no question that his father's looks had played a part in winning his mother's hand, but looks alone definitely could not have moved her.
If nothing unexpected had happened, the affinity his father displayed must have been the decisive factor.
Taking it a step further, that female assassin might very well have been seduced by his father.
"If I use this to make a deal with Maternal Grandfather, I wonder what bargaining chip he'll offer."
For a moment, Velin felt eager to give it a try.
In a little over ten years, his maternal grandfather would be gone. After that, there would not be many chances left to set his father up.
"Then Father will have to make another sacrifice."
After making his decision, Velin fetched paper and pen