Major Syd arrived at Erbe Royal Villa.
He knew what his mission was: to keep watch over princess Kloe and prevent her from escaping. That was the assignment he had received from the Intelligence Division established by Richard.
It was not only princess Kloe. Others, including the butler Raymond and several mid-ranking officers from the Royal Guard, had also been detained here. Numerous intelligence agents guarded the place, taking control of the entire Erbe Royal Villa in the name of the Intelligence Division.
"The personnel at Erbe Royal Villa are more than sufficient to protect princess Kloe." Major Syd received a call from Richard. "Please rest assured, Colonel Richard. Our protection of princess Kloe has been handled flawlessly."
Major Syd was nominally Richard's subordinate, but in his heart, he had long since turned against Richard. No—or perhaps it could not be called betrayal. On the contrary, Colonel Richard's actions were the true betrayal of Liberl!
Under Major Syd's strict orders, none of the soldiers, including the intelligence agents, were allowed near princess Kloe's residence. Richard only came to her door each day to pay his respects, rigorously fulfilling his duty as a subject.
"Syd, you've done well. However, the forces at Erbe Royal Villa must not be deployed lightly. The traitorous Bracer Guild appears to be making moves in the shadows. No matter what, you must defend Erbe Royal Villa. Whether the Liberl Kingdom can be reborn depends entirely on this." Richard spoke calmly to Syd through the orbal communicator. How could he not understand that Syd possessed a truly loyal heart? Yet this man had a noble bearing that even Richard could not control. Richard was even willing to cooperate with someone who did not share his path.
Sometimes, Richard could not even understand what he himself was thinking.