After hearing Laiya's words, John first looked utterly bewildered, then pressed her for the details.
Under Laiya's explanation, he successfully learned what had happened during her battle with An that night, as well as Anna's true origins.
So his earlier absurd guess had actually come true?
Only belatedly realizing that his jinx had worked again, John's expression instantly became wonderfully complicated.
But soon, after collecting himself and thinking briefly, he gave his current assessment:
"Based on the intelligence I've obtained from interrogating the Special Operations Division prisoners, your cousin should already be evacuating with the Special Operations Division, barring any unforeseen circumstances. After learning from this failed mission, they probably won't return to Ereno anytime soon."
Seeing the disappointment covering Laiya's face after hearing this, John paused briefly before adding:
"However, Laiya, you don't need to be too disappointed. As for the seven members of the Allied Special Operations Department, I already managed to turn them during the interrogation just now and develop them into spies."
"I plan to report this to His Majesty William. Once I obtain His Majesty's permission, I'll arrange personnel two days from now to spread the intelligence I'm preparing to send to the Allied Forces among the agents they've planted in Ereno."
"And to ensure that the assassins' testimony doesn't interfere with the peace negotiations, they'll certainly send a large number of agents to rescue them, barring any unforeseen circumstances. With some people secretly dispatched by me to assist them, this rescue operation should succeed."
"Our seven agents will then be able to return to the Allied Forces under the cover of the enemy agents and reunite with your cousin."
"After that, we only need to wait for the right opportunity. Through these defectors, we'll be able to capture your cousin and bring her back