Early in the morning, Lakyus and Tina arrived at the Re-Estize Kingdom's Royal Capital Palace. They informed Renner in detail about the raid on Eight Fingers' brothel the previous night.
"I see. Did you get help from that organization?"
Renner nodded as if understanding something, but a strange light shone in the depths of her eyes, something Lakyus couldn't fathom.
Lakyus didn't notice this, but instead asked Renner about the next course of action. "Now the people related to that brothel have been detained at the detention center, but there are too many people involved behind them. We must deal with them quickly, otherwise those people will surely find a way to get them out of prison." Her tone was full of worry.
This was not impossible.
Political corruption in this kingdom was so severe that nobles involved in collusion with the Slane Theocracy, who intended to assassinate the kingdom's warrior chief, were acquitted. To save the nobles' faces, the matter was even covered up and not publicized.
Well, just because they were involved in some criminal incidents, the lives of those nobles certainly wouldn't be taken, and they might only receive commensurate punishment.
"You're right..." Renner conceded, her face hardening with resolve. "So I plan to launch an attack on all Eight Fingers' strongholds in the capital simultaneously in the shortest possible time. If I succeed, even if I cannot bring all the involved nobles to justice, at least I can eliminate the damage Eight Fingers has caused in the capital and deliver a heavy blow to them."
Renner spoke with a determined expression on her face.
Lakyus never doubted her feelings for the kingdom.
Rather, it was precisely because Renner was a benevolent noble who cared for her country and people that their relationship was good and Lakyus supported her wholeheartedly.
"However, to attack so many strongholds at the same time, I'm afraid with our human strength..."
As everyone knew, Renner had no personal followers or private army. The only combat force that could be mobilized was perhaps the six individuals, including Blue Rose and Climb. A very small number for such a large mission.
Lakyus felt a little disheartened by this. The burden of responsibility felt heavy on her shoulders.
Renner naturally understood this situation, so she hesitantly asked Lakyus: "Lakyus, since those adults are willing to help you, can we ask them to help with this matter?" Her eyes were filled with hope.
"This..."
Lakyus paused, her expression turning slightly awkward.
Of course, she knew who Renner was talking about, namely the followers of the Fate Cult (Church of Destiny), but her relationship with the Fate Cult wasn't as close as Renner thought. She shook her head helplessly.
"I'm sorry, they also have their own missions to complete, so I'm afraid they won't be able to continue helping us. I will try, but we also have to be prepared and cannot put all our hopes on others."
"I see."
Renner nodded in understanding, a slight disappointment flashing across her face, then gave an order to Climb beside her, "Climb, please go and ask Marquis Raeven and my brother to come."
"Marquis Raeven?"
Everyone was surprised by the character Renner proposed. Their eyebrows raised.
Among the kingdom's nobles, the royal family certainly held the most power, followed by the six great nobles.
Marquis Raeven was the most powerful among the six nobles, but his stance had always been somewhat ambiguous. He wavered between the noble faction and the pro-royal faction. He was a man who sought profit. Asking for his help felt like a gamble.
"Renner, is it okay for us to entrust matters related to Eight Fingers to someone like this?" Lakyus asked, clear doubt in her voice.
"If it's Marquis Raeven, there will be no problem."
Facing questions from Lakyus and the others, Renner smiled and gave an affirmative answer, an unwavering conviction.
On the city streets, Cecilia and several guards escorted an Eight Fingers assassin towards a residential area. The assassin was dragged, his face bruised.
According to Eight Fingers' investigation, the person who took Tsuare was most likely the butler of a wealthy businessman or noble. Perhaps Tsuare was now in that luxurious villa. A small hope grew in Cecilia's heart.
Just as they were about to reach their destination, an old woman carrying a basket of vegetables blocked their path.
"Old woman, what can I help you with?"
Cecilia felt a little strange. The old woman didn't look like an ordinary resident out shopping.
There was a slight nervousness on the old woman's face, but her steps were firm and her eyes were fixed on her.
Just by looking at her expression, one could tell that she came specifically to see me, right? Cecilia wondered.
"That..."
The old woman thought for a moment before finally plucking up the courage to ask Cecilia, "Excuse me, are you looking for a girl named Tsuare?"
"Yes!" Cecilia immediately became excited upon hearing her sister's name, her voice rising an octave, and nodded enthusiastically. "Do you know where she is!?"
The old woman noticed the nervous expression on Cecilia's face and felt a little more at ease. A faint smile was etched on her lips.
It seems what Lord Sebas Tian said is true. The girl in front of me might truly be Tsuare's relative. Excellent.
Thinking that, she couldn't help but smile kindly and say to Cecilia: "She's at my house now, would you like to come with me?"
"Okay!"
Cecilia agreed without hesitation, her joy uncontrollable.
The few Carne Village residents who followed her exchanged glances. Although they felt something was strange, they weren't afraid. They trusted Cecilia.
So the group followed the old woman to her residence, a small, humble house.
Soon, the sound of weeping mingled with tears and surprise came from the dilapidated house. A powerful mix of emotions. Judging by the tone, it must have been Cecilia who had found her sister.
In the corner of the alley not far from the house, Sebas Tian, dressed in a neat black butler's uniform, gazed at the door and did not leave immediately. A calmness that always clung to him.
About half an hour later, Cecilia and her group came out of the house, and among them was a girl who looked gaunt, yet with a faint smile on her face.
It was Tsuare. Her hair was disheveled, her eyes still looked tired, but there was a glimmer of hope.
Sebas Tian observed for a moment and made sure that Tsuare was holding the girl beside her (Cecilia) tightly and that she showed no signs of vigilance or resistance, then a faint smile appeared on his face. A rarely seen smile.
In this way, Tsuare's problem was solved. I hope she can live a good life in the future.
With a small blessing in his mind, Sebas Tian turned and walked into the alley, and his figure soon disappeared without a trace, like a shadow vanishing into the darkness.
After experiencing misfortune and reuniting with her family, Tsuare seemed to sense something. She looked towards the alley with her vacant eyes, but found nothing. Only emptiness.
"Lord Sebas."
Cecilia heard the unconscious murmur from her sister and was immediately touched. She turned to the old woman and asked, "Old woman, where does the man who saved my sister live? I want to go and thank him in person."
"I don't know about that."
The old woman shook her head and continued, "However, Lord Sebas Tian specifically told me to tell you that he hopes you will not look for him. Because he did not report this matter to his master before he did it, and if you look for him, it might cause trouble for him."
"Keep your gratitude in your heart and live a good life. That's what the master said."
"..." Cecilia was silent for a long time, digesting the words. There was a mix of admiration and a slight hint of guilt. Finally, she said, "That adult is truly a good and gentle person."