Unfortunately, time was tight. Otherwise, she might have been able to pry some clues out of Bill and Grov. Still, she had gotten what she wanted. Next, she only needed to keep Berman City firmly in her grasp.
If Magana had not appeared, Caslathdi would have been twice as pleased right now.
She had originally intended to develop this place into a rear base, build up her strength, and ensure she had at least a way out once she went to the Imperial Capital. But now Magana had set her sights on Berman City. That woman was a wolf—once she fixed her eyes on prey, she would not let go easily.
Once Caslathdi left Berman City, the situation would become uncertain.
That was why Caslathdi urgently needed to support someone as mayor. It had to be someone she could trust completely, someone capable—preferably a talent who could help her expand her influence quickly.
"Unfortunately, Ryan refuses to pledge loyalty to me... Perhaps I can try again?"
No matter how Caslathdi considered it, she could not find anyone in Berman City more suitable than Ryan. Jonathan? As a Level 3 Investigator of the Burning Covenant, he could never side with her.
Lin Qi was even less possible. The other nobles had all previously associated with Adler and Bill, and she could not trust them at all.
No one... Should she put Eiko in the position?
Caslathdi looked up at Eiko, then shook her head.
This child had nothing but eating meat and fighting on his mind.
Meanwhile.
The talented Ryan was at home, speaking with Magana through the mirror.
"Well, Ryan? I didn't disappoint you, did I?" Magana's reflection in the mirror sounded somewhat proud. "The Iron Blood Legion's strength isn't just for show. You'll understand later. Following me is