"Help? Didn't you already approach quite a few people before?" Luna-Phantom asked, tilting her head.
"Quite a few people do support me, but they won't take action for now." Sanya-Tagge's expression darkened. "Almost the entire upper echelon of the family is standing with Orman-Tagge. Even if someone wants to resist, they can't be the first to step forward. That would be suicide."
"So they're just fence-sitters, waiting for you to go out there as a shield before seeing which way the wind blows?" Luna-Dream said. "You should have trusted allies of your own, right?"
Sanya-Tagge nodded. "Yes. The Faulken family."
"Oh, I think I remember them." Luna-Phantom gave an acknowledging sound. "Their surname is rather strange."
"Layla Tagge-Faulken, and her husband, Brace Tagge-Faulken. They oversee the company's personnel affairs, including the appointment and placement of officials, as well as recruiting and training newcomers." Sanya said, "Brace Faulken's grandfather, Thomas Faulken, was an admiral in the Galactic Republic Navy. Layla Tagge is also a cousin from another branch of the Tagge family—she is considered my cousin as well. After marrying Brace Faulken, they shared both surnames, which is why it is written that way."
"So Thomas wasn't a live-in son-in-law?" Luna-Dream asked.
"No. It was more of a political marriage. After Thomas Faulken retired, the Faulken family's influence within the military gradually declined. They wanted our support, while the Tagge family had always wanted to expand our influence in the military. That was why this marriage took place. Brace Tagge-Faulken has always been the bridge between our family and the military." Sanya-Tagge said, "He was the one who arranged for Cassio-Tagge and Yurick-Tagge to join the army."
"Being in charge of personnel makes their positions extremely important. But are you sure they'll help you?" Luna-Dream asked again.
"I'm sure. Layla Tagge-Faulken