The Lotharans' situation was a social problem, but given the Commonwealth's size, it was hardly anything to worry about. However, the matter was connected to the earlier Pearl Coast assassination, which made it worth considering more carefully.
Besides, Gongsun Qing, Taina Moen, and Yaxiu were investigating the matter behind the scenes. There was still no news, and all they could do was use a few occult artifacts to confirm that the three of them were safe for now. Once you took all that into account, the shadows lurking behind the whole affair were bound to set one's imagination running.
Yu Lian was sure that, regarding the ghost fire at Steelflame City, Miss Bei wouldn't simply believe it had been the work of the "Snake." So her departure from Nefei at this particular time, bound for a border star sector that had only just restored public order, seemed to have some other factor behind it.
Only then did Yu Lian realize why Rozes had said that his attitude mattered more than he'd imagined.
"So, what kind of reactionary conspiracy is she planning in the Lotak Star Sector this time?"
"...I think you're overreacting. Yani isn't really the scheming type," Krell said helplessly.
Yu Lian nodded. "I'll admit that. Yani's actually a pretty sunny girl."
Which was why she preferred to watch other people's schemes from the sidelines, then take advantage of the situation. She could get the most out of it without getting her hands dirty, all while keeping the moral high ground. Now that was what you called a real player!
Krell went on. "Whatever the case, the Golden Gear Company has been dismantled, but the Lotharans still need to get on with their lives. Ultimately, we need to give them something to work toward. If we can develop local