Fate's Counterattack

"But what does that change? It is merely those nobles invading other countries in our name. In the end, it is still fundamentally a struggle among the nobles themselves."

Listening to Leo, Landon was deeply puzzled.

"Wearing this skin and not wearing it are two entirely different concepts."

Leo smiled.

"We know about the rot behind the Spark Organization, and the nobles know as well. But the lower ranks of the Rebel Army do not, nor do the vast numbers of Commoner Professionals.

So, when they see the Spark Organization sweeping through one Kingdom after another, a belief will gradually take root in their hearts: 'The nobles are not invincible.'

That is precisely what I need, because that is the true spark ignited from within people's hearts!"

"...I apologize for what I said earlier, Your Excellency Leo."

After silently hearing Leo out, Landon solemnly bowed and apologized.

"I can understand how you feel after learning all this, Landon. There is a reason I told you."

Leo waited calmly for Landon to rise before slowly speaking.

"In truth, I have been observing you for a long time.

After you joined the Spark Organization, a Prophet I had worked with for many years began paying special attention to you. According to his theory, you are a so-called Child of Destiny—someone born to achieve a certain purpose, naturally favored by fate.

At first, I did not feel much about it. But when I learned that you had accidentally saved Deputy Commander Shute's daughter and passed Shute's Assessment, becoming his student, I began to watch your actions.

I saw Deputy Commander Shute's high regard for you, and I also saw your usual conduct and choices.

And now, Landon, let me ask you. What is the ideal in your heart? What conviction do you fight