He was first startled by Penny's boldness.
The thinking behind this plan was far too unconventional and ahead of its time.
And there were still many problems with its actual implementation.
For example, how would they contact the "royalist faction" and the forces supporting the "Fifth Princess" within Lentax Great City? And how would they persuade the Third Princess Anna to accept the Lancaster Family's terms?
Thinking of this, Marquis Henry frowned and could not help looking at his daughter as he pressed her further.
"Penny..."
"Did you come up with this plan yourself?"
Marquis Henry had every reason to suspect that some "expert" was advising Penny from behind the scenes.
At the question, Penny smiled, showing her teeth.
A phantom image of a pristine white rose suddenly appeared upon her forehead.
"This is the inheritance of the White Rose Sacred Relic."
"My dear father."
Her tone remained serene and composed, but Marquis Henry's mouth slowly fell open.
"White... White Rose?"
He repeated it instinctively, uncertain when Penny had obtained this inheritance.
If she had possessed it long ago, then she had hidden herself far too well.
If she had only gained it recently, then it meant Penny had encountered another opportunity. Perhaps some extraordinary force had infiltrated the city!
"Yes, Father, listen to me..."
Penny nodded gently and began recounting everything that had led to her receiving the White Rose Sacred Relic's inheritance.
There were still two or three days until the tournament, but the city had already become lively.
Several large plazas had been set up in both the first and second rings.
Once the tournament began, mana projections would be shown there, much like live broadcasts on Earth.
The odds at the underground casinos had yet to be released, because the list of tournament participants was