Just as Yuuki was racking his brains, a calm voice rang out amid the chaotic venue.
"Sorry for the wait, everyone."
Damrada walked in through the doorway.
Seeing the composed—no, cold—Damrada, Kagurazaka Yuuki felt a sense of discord, or perhaps discomfort.
What was going on?! What had he overlooked?!
At that moment, Kagurazaka Yuuki felt as though he had been swept into an unknown and dangerous vortex without even realizing it.
"Damrada, tell me. Where is Misha?!"
Only then did Kagurazaka Yuuki realize that Misha, whom he had ordered to prepare the coup, was nowhere to be seen.
He had made it clear that everyone was to attend this meeting.
As one of the Three Giants, Misha was naturally included.
Damrada was also one of the Three Giants. He had worked with Misha for nearly twenty years and was one of the masterminds behind this operation.
There was no way he did not know where Misha was.
Yet in the face of Kagurazaka Yuuki's question, Damrada merely replied in an even, indifferent voice.
"Dead."
In an instant, the atmosphere throughout the venue turned tense. Everyone instinctively entered a combat stance, ready to attack at the slightest sign of movement.
"What do you mean, Damrada?"
Even Kagurazaka Yuuki's face darkened as he questioned the subordinate he had trusted so deeply.
"Misha is dead. Kondo killed him personally just now."
Damrada's tone remained as heartless and cold as before, as though the matter had absolutely nothing to do with him.
Upon hearing Damrada's words, everyone stiffened instinctively.
Of course, they knew exactly who the Kondo he mentioned was.
Tatsuya Kondo, director of the Imperial Intelligence Bureau and the Number One of the Emperor's Royal Guard Knights. He was Emperor Rudra's utterly loyal hound.
He was also one of their greatest enemies in