Hadn't I said something like that before?
"Um... I don't think it's a good idea either."
Edward thought it was a bad idea simply because a group like theirs had far too little chance of successfully assassinating the Lord.
"Look, even Zhang San is against it!"
Li Li looked over, her gaze inscrutable. "This was decided from the very beginning. If you're willing to help, stay. If not, I can only seal them away temporarily and let you out after it's over."
Medici stood up and said coldly, "You're welcome to try."
"All right."
Li Li nodded calmly. "The Lord says, your wish is granted."
The moment she finished speaking, Medici's expression changed abruptly. As though subjected to immense pressure, he was forced back into his seat, and then his body rapidly began turning to stone, starting at his feet. He tried to struggle, but seemed unable to muster any strength at all. He could only roar furiously, "Li Li, you traitors!!"
A dozen seconds later, he had become a solid stone statue.
"Zhang San, what do you say?"
"..."
Edward immediately lowered his eyes and composed himself. "I'll follow all your arrangements."
"Although the Lord has tacitly approved this assassination, we must make it as unexpected as possible to prevent the Primordial's awakened consciousness from striking back in its death throes."
Li Li looked at Amanises. "So Amanises will conceal you throughout the entire operation."
The blonde girl, Amanises, nodded. "Understood."
"Leodero, Aucuses, you'll be responsible for the first wave of attacks. Herabergen..."
She methodically assigned everyone their respective duties, then finally looked at Edward. "Zhang San."
"Here."
"You'll be responsible for waking the Lord."
"All right."
Edward readily agreed, but after waiting a moment without hearing any further instructions, he asked in confusion, "And then?"
"There is no