Leona's thoughts were no secret to Lilith. After all, neither Big Wolf and the others nor Leona, as her Vassals, could possibly hide anything from their master.
However, while they were still investigating Wild Hunt, Run was taken away by Esdeath.
More precisely, Esdeath did not just take Run. She brought all the new members of the Hunters west to deal with the invading Western Foreigners.
In Esdeath's words, the best way to test one's strength was through actual combat.
Lilith could already imagine the Western Foreigners being beaten into a pathetic rout by Esdeath.
After Esdeath left the Imperial Capital, Shira, who feared Esdeath, became even more reckless.
Seryu had encountered Wild Hunt while on patrol, but Wild Hunt always brushed her off by claiming they were searching for suspicious individuals.
In Seryu's eyes, "suspicious individuals" were practically synonymous with criminals. They were all scum who deserved to die, and Seryu even saluted Wild Hunt whenever she encountered them carrying out their "missions."
It had to be said, it was deeply ironic.
As for the others who remained in the Imperial Capital...
Lilith stayed home and had no interest in getting involved, while Liva had gone off somewhere to train.
Besides serving Lilith every day, Leona was also investigating Wild Hunt. However, Wild Hunt had remained active within the Imperial Capital, never giving her an opportunity to strike.
Moreover, Leona still did not know what Lilith truly thought.
If she attacked members of Wild Hunt within the Imperial Capital, she would very likely be stopped.
After all, she could not defy Lilith's will.
And as for Seryu...
There was even less to say.
In the west, after traveling for some time, Esdeath did not rest. Instead, she went straight to the front lines and slaughtered her way through