Seeing Raphael indicate that there was no need to worry too much, Botis, the Saint of Secrets, did not pursue the matter.
In his view, Raphael was a blessed one of The Lord that Created Everything. He could not possibly be unaware of the risks involved in this banquet.
The fact that Raphael remained so composed meant he had the confidence to face those risks.
Botis merely asked, "I heard someone has been spreading news about this conflict between the Aurora Order and the Iron and Blood Cross Order?"
Raphael nodded. "I had people spread it."
Botis stared into Raphael's eyes for a second or two, but still did not ask why.
It was almost time. Raphael took two subordinates with him and set off by carriage for the Backlund Grand Hotel.
One of the two was Wagner, Raphael's right-hand man in the Aurora Order. The other was Moor, who had entered his service later. One was Sequence 7 and the other Sequence 8, and when they boarded the carriage, they were even prepared to die.
Botis stayed at Raphael's villa, drinking tea and ready to provide support at any moment.
The other low-sequence Beyonders could only wait anxiously for news. Some were already considering what they would do after Mr. A died.
Botis sighed. The previous operation had left a gap in Backlund's ranks. If necessary, they would have to transfer another Sequence 5 Oracle here to take charge.
Meanwhile, in Raphael's carriage, he smiled at his two subordinates. "I'll enter the room alone. You two wait in the carriage."
Wagner froze for a moment before saying resolutely, "Mr. A, when we decided to follow you, we already considered the possibility of this sort of-"
Raphael raised a hand. "No need for sentimentality. Stay outside and deal with whoever