Night fell.
The entire Area 11 Governor-General's Residence had lost its daytime clamor and noise. The protesters had dispersed early as well. Only fully armed soldiers stood guard outside to prevent any accidents.
Just then, a man in a black coat, hat, and scarf furtively approached the Governor-General's Residence from the rear.
"Halt!"
Though he tried hard to conceal himself, the patrolling soldiers spotted him the moment he reached the back entrance of the Governor-General's Residence. Several soldiers swiftly raised their guns and aimed them at the figure.
"Hands up! Don't move! Who are you?"
"I am Tamaki Shinichiro of the moderates! I have something extremely important to report to Governor Clovis!"
Facing the soldiers' questioning, the man hurriedly raised his hands and lowered his voice.
"This concerns tomorrow's signing ceremony. Someone intends to harm the Governor!"
"..."
Hearing Tamaki Shinichiro's words, the soldiers exchanged glances, then nodded.
"Put your hands down and come with us. No funny business!"
"All right, all right..."
Seeing them lower their guns, Tamaki breathed a sigh of relief. He followed the soldiers into the Governor-General's Residence, and before long, Clovis and several of his confidants appeared before him.
"You said... someone intends to harm me?"
"Yes, Governor."
Tamaki nodded.
"Who are you?"
"I am Sen Kaname's subordinate, Tamaki Shinichiro."
"Oh... a representative of the people of Area 11..."
At the mention of Sen Kaname's name, a cold glint flashed through Clovis's eyes.
"Then tell me. What exactly is going on?"
"It's like this... Yesterday, people from the Japanese Liberation Front approached Mr. Sen and said they wanted to join his negotiation delegation. They plan to strike suddenly during the signing ceremony and kidnap you, Governor!"
"Oh? Is that so?!"
Upon hearing this, Clovis immediately sat upright, while the people behind him turned grim.
"Is