Hearing Harvis’s words, Shien didn’t feel relieved, but instead frowned.
“Giving up because they’re wary of me?”
On the surface, this seemed like the most likely scenario.
After all, the power and influence Shien displayed this time far exceeded people’s expectations. It was normal for the Empire not to want to offend Shien and not believe they could capture anyone from him.
Some might think, “It’s easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to defend against an arrow in the dark.” Even if Shien was powerful, wouldn’t it be enough to just kidnap Diere discreetly?
Diere was just Diere, after all. She couldn’t stay with Shien all the time. Once they separated, there would still be plenty of opportunities.
However, don’t forget, Melika was also separated from Shien before, but when Melika was in danger, Shien arrived in time.
Perhaps it was simply because of the Goddess of Nature’s revelation that Shien knew about it, but who could guarantee that the Goddess of Nature wouldn’t give Shien another revelation if something happened to Diere?
Therefore, it was understandable that the Raifurut family would want to give up.
However…
“The Raifurut family wanted to target Diere because of Mara’s instructions, right?”
Then, would Mara be deterred by the power and influence Shien displayed?
Impossible.
The reason was simple.
“If Mara, as I suspect, is the mastermind behind the Cosmos incident who collaborated with [Mirage], then she likely knows everything I did in Cosmos.”
Including Shien single-handedly defeating the beastmen priest group, the annihilation of [Mirage] at Shien’s hands, and even Shien using the Holy Sword and going all out against Lilith.
In other words, this Mara likely knew Shien’s identity.
Even if she didn’t know Shien’s identity, she would still know that Shien possessed extraordinary strength and had even subdued Lilith.
But even so, she still sent the Raifurut family to the capital. What did this prove?
It proved that she wouldn’t give up on her goal just because of Shien’s strength and the power behind him.
Then, why did the Raifurut family suddenly withdraw from the capital and abandon their plan at this time?
Shien felt that there was something more to this.
Harvis, on the other hand, seemed to have already made up his mind.
“I came here to ask you, what are you planning to do next?” Harvis looked at Shien and whispered, “I promised to help you eliminate the Raifurut family. That promise is still valid.” rAƝɵᛒΕṤ
Shien understood what he meant.
“Are you planning to intercept them on their way back?”
Shien understood Harvis’s plan.
“That’s right.” Harvis didn’t hide anything and said frankly, “Although the movements of that elite assassination squad are very secretive, and it’s difficult to find out their route, based on my observation, Wolram should be going to meet up with them.”
Therefore, Harvis planned to send people to follow Wolram when he left the capital, until they found the elite assassination squad.
Then, they would find an opportunity to eliminate them all in one fell swoop.
“Will that work?” Shien looked at Harvis. “If they’re elites in assassination, then it should be difficult for your people to track them, right?”
“It is indeed difficult.” Harvis didn’t deny it, but looked directly at Shien. “But I have to do this. Otherwise, I’m not qualified to cooperate with you, am I?”
Shien smiled noncommittally.
Harvis was right.
If he couldn’t even deal with a small fry like Wolram and a ten-person elite assassination squad, how could he possibly deal with the Raifurut family, let alone Mara, and overthrow his father?
Shien could help him achieve this, but why should he go to such lengths for Harvis?
Since it was a cooperation, if Harvis didn’t show sufficient ability and competence, Shien wouldn’t need his help. He could directly descend upon the Imperial capital with Airi and Lilith and cause havoc. That would be better than cooperating with a useless prince.
Harvis was smart and knew that he had to show his worth. Otherwise, this so-called cooperative relationship wouldn’t last.
And Shien also believed that Harvis must have some other tricks up his sleeve.
With his charisma that could even win over Rockto, the Empire’s number one legendary knight, Shien didn’t believe that this prince didn’t have other powerful subordinates.
Perhaps among these capable individuals, there was someone who could track Wolram and the other elite assassins of the Raifurut family?
Shien was looking forward to it.
“Then I’ll leave it to you, Your Highness.”
Shien readily entrusted the matter to Harvis again.
“Leave it to me.”
A confident expression appeared on Harvis’s face.
They chatted for a bit, then parted ways.
Harvis left the Buztout mansion with Rockto.
However, before leaving, Rockto, who had been silent, suddenly said,
“You’re very strong, Viscount Buztout.” Rockto said seriously. “I’m someone who always wants to fight against strong opponents. I’ve always regarded Aldia as my target.”