In Terra, a Hunter and a Bad Woman

Beside her, the priest spoke again, answering Theresa's question.

After hearing the news, Theresa's expression grew grave.

Her hands folded lightly together as her gaze swept over the people present.

She immediately realized the problem with this information.

Maria... had once lived in Laterano?

That was far too... delicate a matter.

After all, the relationship between the Sarkaz and Laterano was plain for all Terra to see.

On this land rife with conflict, the only pair that could truly be called enemies locked in a millennium-long blood feud was them.

And now, Maria, the temporary wartime commander held in immense esteem throughout the Sarkaz world, had apparently once left traces of her life in Laterano...

"If we think about it seriously, this is not really an issue. Maria is free to be anywhere she wishes. It is her freedom, but..."

Theresa hesitated as she looked at the people before her.

Only after seeing that no one intended to speak did she turn to the priest beside her.

"...Does anyone else know about this?"

"No."

"That's good."

Upon receiving the priest's shaking head in reply, Theresa let out a long breath as well.

"Right now, the desire for revenge among the Sarkaz is extraordinarily high. Even we have only managed to suppress it for the time being."

"If they learn that Maria may have ties to Laterano, no one knows what consequences it could bring."

In the best-case scenario, no one would care, and everything would be fine.

But in the worst-case scenario, there would always be a group of extremists.

No one could say what consequences that might bring.

As Theresa spoke, her gaze was thoughtful.

At her side, an Eater of the Dead slightly raised his head.

"Your Highness, how do you intend to handle this?"

"...Keep this information