Isaac

for the one million people would skyrocket.
People would hoard whatever they could find, and crime would soar as people got desperate.
The Emperor solved this by dropping the supplies into the city from airships far above the ground, certain that the disease could not spread to such a height.

Airships from the Department of Supplies flew goods into the city without rest, an act captured by the Media and broadcasted to all citizens.
The turbulence within the County calmed, and the people sang praises of the Emperor.

If Isaac were to resolve the County’s situation as Central intended, the public’s ire would be directed at Isaac rather than the Emperor.

“Why is this man involved now? I swear, being too successful is a problem.”

Isaac mumbled, watching the screen.
On it stood Mazelan in the middle of an interview.
There had to be a limit to how capable one man could be.
Not only did this man procure all the needed airships and supplies within such a short span of time, he also entered the county personally to oversee the logistics.

A relative to the Emperor and a man who spoke through action not words despite his rank as Vice-Commissioner of supplies.
He boldly declared that all hoarding and attempts at monopolising goods would be punished.
In addition, all supplies provided were free of charge until the plague ended.

To top it off, Mazelan was an acquaintance of Isaac.
From the Emperor’s perspective, even the slightest hesitation from Isaac would be a success.
Mazelan was the perfect candidate to be sent in this mess.

Isaac felt sorry for Mazelan, as he seemed oblivious to the fact that he was being used.
But Isaac could only sigh, knowing that he would act the same way in a situation that didn’t involve an angel.

Isaac glimpsed at Kunette, Reisha, and Rizzly.
He wanted to relay the Queen’s plan to the Director of Surveillance through them.
But Colins didn’t seem to fully trust Isaac either.
He hadn’t left Isaac alone ever since he explained the plan.

Kunette and Reisha attempted to torment Colins out of frustration, but Colins cited his duty as the Inspector to be at Isaac’s side at all times, even in meals and during his sleep.
If for whatever reason Colins couldn’t do it, he’d swap with the wolf or tiger Inspectors.

To be frank, even if Isaac somehow told the three about the plan secretly, they were also captives just like Isaac.
In order to relay the message to the Director of Surveillance, they’d need to use the Communicator.
But with the Queen having full control over it, the Inspectors would automatically intercept any communication. 

They might have been able to use a more primitive method such as a pigeon or a spirit, but it’d take far longer to relay.
By then, the plan would have been carried out, and it would be far too late to do anything.

At this point Isaac needed to give them some kind of a hint for them to realise what was happening and to prepare themselves for the upcoming event.
Isaac was sure that all three of them must have figured something was off with their sharp heads.

“What was the Queen doing allowing this to happen?”

“The Queen is currently busy trying to convince as many Grand Council members to vote with her while the Director of Surveillance isn’t present.
And it doesn’t matter if it’s all revealed.
I’m sick and tired of fighting in the shadows now.”

‘Am I cornered?’

The Independence Army had made its decision.
Isaac planned to give the three a hint, yet Colins didn’t even feel the need to watch his words.
He spoke directly about the plan in front of them.

The Emperor did buy some time by intervening, but it honestly didn’t mean much.
In fact, it made the situation worse for Isaac.
He was already the sole bearer of the world’s scrutinising ire.
If he destroyed Milros County now, he’d become the greatest bastard in the history of man.

And even if Isaac was a relative, they shared not a single drop of blood between them.
All they shared was animosity.
No matter how hard Isaac tried, all he’d hear at the end was that he got his revenge by using the plague to his advantage.

“But what will the Pendletons do?”

The reason the Empire was split between the Emperor and Pendleton was because the Grand Council feared the unification of humanity.
Pendleton might walk a path separate from the Empire, but they’d never agree to the Queen’s plan.

Both the Empire and Pendleton would object against the Grand Council’s decision, which would lead to the Grand Council waging war against all humanity in this continent.

Isaac tried his best to act naturally by going for another cigarette to hide his true feelings, glimpsing at the three.
They seemed busy trying to figure out what was happening and eavesdropping keenly.
Colins smirked and answered.

“Pendleton will maintain his neutrality.”

“I think the situation is a little too serious to just watch, don’t you think?”

“The pretty lady will be with us too.”

“You’re going to hold a sword master hostage? Are you mad?”

One of the greatest obstacles in the Expeditionary Force’s invasion was the existence of swordmasters, who could destroy tanks with their bare hands.
And they were to hold such a being hostage?

“Hostage? Such a dangerous word.
We will simply request that she attend this event as an observer.”

It was the worst joke Isaac had ever heard.
It was true that Rivelia could easily escape on her own if she wished, but her personality would never allow such a thing.
Even if Reisha and Rizzly joined her, it’ll be difficult for them to escape with Kunette and Isaac.

‘He’s forcing me to choose.
And I don’t like being pushed around like this…’

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