"Inorai's stance was generally not influenced by others, but Barthomeloi was the exact opposite. As Vice Director, her consistent style had always been to adopt the opinions of the majority of the Lords."
The plane had already begun circling down toward the designated area. After glancing out the window, Kayneth added, trying to persuade him, "Helping an existence designated for sealing is not a good choice."
"Lord Kayneth, I heard that your mentor, Yuri Phis, has always been pushing a proposal? Something about... redeveloping Spirit Tomb Albion?"
At those words, Kayneth's heart twitched slightly. He abruptly turned around. "You..."
"I've always believed that if no one finds out, it's the same as never having done it, isn't it?" Rimuru raised his head and chuckled. "In my view, Aozaki Touko stealing the Clock Tower's knowledge is no great matter. What I value is the help she can provide."
"...That's true, but you've gotten one thing wrong." Kayneth gave Rimuru a complicated look. "Whether out of gratitude or position, I have always stood firmly behind my mentor. But that does not mean El-Melloi supports developing the Spirit Tomb, Rimuru."
"More than that, the proposal to develop Spirit Tomb Albion conflicts with the interests of most Lords. The same goes for Achelotte." Kayneth glanced at Liddell, then suddenly laughed softly. "And you played that card too early. You should have used it to persuade Yuri Phis to help you ascend to the position of Lord, rather than... ah, or were you trying to kill two birds with one stone?"
"Is that so?" After hearing Kayneth's words, Rimuru nodded and fell into thought. This was the first time he had gotten it wrong. So even Kayneth opposed developing the Spirit Tomb?
Honestly, if he put aside factors related to Liddell and the others, Rimuru