I Have to Betray Your Trust, Lacus

"So that's how it is—"

After speaking, Durandal fell silent.

Noer was in no hurry either. He silently picked up his tea and took a sip. Rather than engage in pointless speculation, he might as well wait and see how the situation developed.

Before Durandal, his intellect was not enough to foresee everything. He could only react to whatever came his way.

"Do you think Lacus would accept my ideals?"

Durandal's sudden question made Noer frown slightly.

Yet, looking at Durandal's utterly impassive expression, Noer found himself unable to decide how to answer for a moment.

Why was he asking that?

If he said Lacus could not accept it, would this guy just take him out?

If he said she could accept it, would a man with Durandal's mind fail to guess how things would end?

Of course, neither of those questions was the key. The key was why he was asking him this question.

He could surely guess that Lacus would not stand on his side, so was he asking Noer to state his position?

But that did not seem right either—

"It is foreseeable that one day, Lacus and I will inevitably face each other in battle. She is troublesome as well."

Seeing that Noer had remained silent for so long, Durandal took over the conversation himself and continued, "My Destiny Plan will impact the rule of every major power in the world. No regime will willingly hand over its authority."

"Human beings are actually arrogant, especially those standing at the pinnacle of the world. They have absolute faith in their own abilities, and they must have such faith."

"So they stubbornly believe that only they can bring peace and happiness to their people. Once the Destiny Plan is unveiled, those whose authority is challenged will inevitably choose