Inside the Investigation Bureau director's office.
Through a sorcery crystal, Claude could clearly see the battle unfolding in the square.
Regrettably, as director, his combat strength was so low that not only could he not join the battle, he needed other investigators to protect him.
Still, he believed that an Investigation Bureau director should not charge at the front like a warrior in the first place. Coordinating and directing from the rear was his proper duty.
"Has the request for reinforcements been sent?"
He looked at a liaison officer and roared.
"It's already been sent repeatedly through the lines and by sorcery!" The liaison officer hurriedly shouted back. "Wait... there's a reply!"
As though he had received the information directly from the void, he loudly relayed it: "Queen District has been attacked by the Lotus Eater Society... The military, the royal family, and the lords of the Upper House are dealing with the Blood Cup Archbishop..."
"Damn it."
Claude slammed a fist heavily onto his desk.
Of course, he knew how important Queen District was. Not only was Mitra Palace there, but it was also home to many great nobles.
The heretics had attacked Queen District—or rather, created unrest there—to draw away the firepower.
And yet the Investigation Bureau could not say a word against it.
In the eyes of others, the Investigation Bureau had the Sun King's Spear protecting it. Even if it could not repel the enemy, it was more than capable of protecting itself.
Besides, when a pet dog was in danger and its masters were in danger, there was no need to explain which should be dealt with first.
Even if they were carrying out blanket rescue operations, Queen District had to be rescued first!
No matter how many investigators died, it was not a big