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I suppose my expression unconsciously hardened at the mention of death. Terence looked in my direction and added with a apologetic look on his face.
"No, I also want to avoid murder if possible. But, as Ethel said, if he poses such a great threat to me... It's better not to leave any regrets behind."
It's not that I didn't understand. I knew very well that the power struggle for the throne was not a track and field game, and we couldn't force people to follow the rules and be fair in everything they did. This is a world where you never know when your head might fall.
Even if the Crown Prince is moderate, there's no way the forces around him would be too. Above all, Elliot was someone who considered Terence an obstacle to Liena, or if Liena wanted him, he would do everything in his power to bring Terence down.
But still, there was psychological resistance.
If Elliot were to die because of the advice I gave, it would be a burden that would linger in my mind forever. And...
"I understand perfectly what you mean Tay, but Elliot is a talent we cannot afford to lose."
When the novel reaches its end, a wave of monsters erupts everywhere. At that time, it was Elliot who devised a plan and saved many lives.
In the epilogue, he also contributes to the empire's development by helping Liena, who became empress. Although he did it for one person, it was true that in the end, the entire empire benefited from it.
"What good is that talent if it becomes a sword pointed at us? Besides, judging by Ethel's history, he doesn't seem to be in the mood to be appeased."
Terence's point was also valid.
After thinking about it for quite some time, I asked Terence.
"... Can't you give me some time? Actually, I have something in mind. I'll try to change his mind."
Of course, these conditions were also added. If in the end, I can't convince Elliot... I will follow Terence's opinion regarding his treatment.
I looked at Elliot, who was showing off, with mixed feelings. Now was not the time for that guy to act like this.
"Did he set up a series of works just to intimidate him? Not at all."
This was Terence's test to see how good of a person Elliot was. Elliot happily found out that this was the annex of the security unit, and Vinetta should report this fact to Terence.
"Terence will be more inclined to kill Elliot."
Indeed, it was better for Elliot's reputation to act a bit foolish here. Although it would be difficult to do so due to his pride as high as the sky.
I felt like holding my head. Please do your best. I really hate him, and I want to scold him harshly, but I still don't want Elliot to die.
"Now that it's like this, I'm going to start trying to appease Elliot, even if it means becoming a meal of oatmeal!"
I made a solemn determination. If we had Elliot on our side, or at least severed his relationship with Liena, Terence and I wouldn't be in so much trouble.
But the problem is that it's not easy. No, it's not that it wasn't easy; it was almost impossible according to the novel's description.
The story I told Terence about the possibility I had in mind was not a lie; it was just a possibility. I think there's a certain basis, but it's difficult to be sure of success.
I wondered if it was a wrong choice, but I shook my head. From a narrow perspective, it was about Elliot's life, and from a broad perspective, the lives of many people depended on it.
It was worth trying the possibility.
I opened the mouth of the man in the cell.
"Elliot, there's someone you'll meet from now on."
Meanwhile, at that moment, the security forces were camped in front of the Cassius house. The one at the front shouted loudly.
"Princess Liena Cassius, please come out and present yourself obediently for investigation! The princess is currently suspected of violating a total of seven laws, including tax laws, commercial laws, and bribery laws!"
Then the entrance door of the mansion, which had been securely closed, opened. Duke Edman Cassius and his son, Leheim Cassius, appeared on horseback.
"You!"
The duke, whose temper had risen to the top, shouted.
"How dare you want to drag someone away!"
When the duke, who was an excellent military man and a high-ranking official, appeared like this, the security forces commander felt embarrassed.
"I've come here to perform official duties under the orders of His Majesty the Emperor. Even if it's Duke Cassius, he has no reason to stop me."
"Get out of here. As long as I have my eyes open, they won't be able to take my daughter away."
"Are you planning to disobey His Majesty's orders?"