Clouds Over the Princess, Negotiations at Hand

Wolf had sent people to investigate the Astral Orbital Barrier Device?

Why was he looking into that thing out of nowhere?

John's heart tightened, and his expression turned grave.

"I didn't know about this. May I ask, Lord Filiche, has the prime minister discovered anything?"

"No need to worry, Governor John. His Majesty the Demon King personally stepped in and put a stop to it. So far, the investigation has turned up nothing." Filiche shook his head. Before John could relax, he added:

"But now that he's noticed the Astral Orbital Barrier Device, he may uncover something later. You would do well to prepare. After all, your concept for the Astral Orbital Field is ingenious. If you can build it, the Empire will have a barrier no outside force can breach. That would certainly be a good thing for the Empire."

"Provided, of course, that control of such an enormous magical facility doesn't fall into someone else's hands."

"That's why His Majesty sent me to tell you to find the anchor point as soon as possible and resume research on the device, before anything unexpected happens." I know the thing the original John designed is incredible. If I could, I'd build it right away.

Then let the Old Guard Party and the Allied Forces do their worst. I'd raise that shell, and nobody could touch me.

The problem is, I'm an impostor. I don't have the memories, and I have no idea who the anchor point was projected onto! John smiled bitterly to himself, though his face remained earnest.

"I understand. Sorry for the trouble, Lord Filiche, but please tell the headmaster I'll put this back on the agenda as soon as possible."

"Then I can rest easy. I must say, speaking with someone as clever as you is a