Windsor was not particularly surprised by Leg Kicker's sudden appearance.
From her younger sister's safe return to the partnership between the two of them,
and the sudden depth of her sister's cunning—her ability to avoid openly burning bridges and keep up an act without so much as a change in expression—
Windsor knew perfectly well that an expert must have been advising her sister.
So when Camilla introduced Leg Kicker, Windsor rose with a smile and said,
"Thank you again, Mr. Leg Kicker, for rescuing and helping my sister."
It was clear that although Windsor looked like a gentle, dignified young noblewoman,
she possessed considerable intelligence and cunning.
The wisdom and composure she displayed ran several levels deeper than her outward demeanor suggested.
Seeing how calm and collected Windsor remained, Leg Kicker was rather surprised.
He took two steps forward and said with a smile, "As I said earlier, it was no trouble at all."
While exchanging these brief greetings, Windsor was also rapidly digesting the incredible things Leg Kicker had just said.
Although she did not know what sort of organization the Moon-Drinking Azure Wolf was,
she knew all too well what kind of being the Human Emperor's Holy Son was.
News of the Human Emperor's Holy Son's return had begun trickling into their region two months earlier.
His return had caused considerable upheaval throughout the Edian Star Sector.
The major families and various factions had gathered for numerous meetings.
Because of unresolved historical issues, the Edian Star Sector's relationship with the Second Empire was poor, even downright hostile.
They had therefore been very worried that, after returning, the Human Emperor's Holy Son would consolidate the Second Empire's formidable resources and mobilization capacity, then make them his first target.
But as more news arrived and they confirmed that the