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Looking at Arthus’ shocked expression, Lore thought to himself.
‘I knew a day like this would eventually come.’
Arthus had removed all the pro-State Contributors using various schemes, and now he suddenly showed up out of nowhere to see him. Therefore, it was clear as day that Arthus’ objective was a rebellion.
He had climbed to the rank of grand duke by manipulating and eliminating the State Contributors.
While the title of a grand duke was a powerful status, it didn't mean Arthus possessed the most authority. The person with the greatest power in the empire was none other than the emperor.
After Arthus became the grand duke, Lore could tell from the rather obvious burning ambition in his eyes that he might eventually aim for the emperor's position.
His predictions turned out to be correct.
“How did you know?”
“It’s obvious, isn’t it? Today’s not a special day, and we’re not close enough to have private conversations like this. You have a favor to ask, which is why you came here to see me.”
Still, within the empire, Lore was likely the sole individual who believed that Arthus' favor was tied to a rebellion—or so Arthus assumed. Even so, Arthus...
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