OBS Chapter 275 The Importance of Edsac Augustus
Chapter 275 The Importance of Edsac Augustus
Chapter 275 The Importance of Edsac Augustus
"Persuade Edsac Augustus to break away from the Augustus family?"
On whose behalf did they persuade him to leave? The Witch Cult? The Gnostic Society? Or the Aurora Society?
Triss was very excited when she heard Natasha relay Mr. Z's words.
Because he had met Mr. Z in Tingen, he was certain that the other party was a fanatical follower of an evil god who would stop at nothing to achieve his "god".
Therefore, he may not care about his own reputation, but he will definitely care about the promises made in the name of the true Creator.
Moreover, according to Natasha, Mr. 2 has actually become a favorite of the true Creator, which further proves the credibility of his promise.
No follower of a deity would dare to joke about the deity they serve.
At the same time, he also keenly discerned the room for maneuver in this operation: it was important what pretext Triss used to persuade Edsac Augustus.
"You will use the name of the Einhorn family of the Fursac Empire to turn Edsac Augustus against him, but if you do break away from him in the future, you must pin the blame on the Witch Cult or the Gnostic Society. We can discuss that then!"
Natasha gave an answer that was completely beyond Triss's expectations, making him frown involuntarily, which was quite a sight.
"Once it's done, the Augustus family will definitely investigate, and it's only a matter of time before they find out about me. But I have no connection with the Fussac Empire, so even if I try to pin the blame on the Fussac Empire, I'll still be suspected sooner or later. What's the point then? It's better to pin the blame on the Grindelwald Society now!"
Moreover, convincing Edsack Augustus that the Einhorn family had turned him against me was a major challenge!
Although Triss's identity makes it easy to pin the blame for turning Edsac Augustus against the Witch Cult, the Augustus family and the Witch Cult are currently cooperating, and there is a possibility that they can settle accounts and clear up any misunderstandings.
The Gnostic Society, on the other hand, does not have this advantage. Once they are falsely accused, no one will defend them, not to mention that the Gnostic Society is now a key target of the Augustus family and the Witch Cult.
At the same time, the issues raised by Natasha do indeed present real difficulties and are not so easy to solve. If this were to be done, it would be a very large undertaking.
Natasha shrugged and said helplessly to Triss:
"Asking me is useless; I'm just a messenger and can't give you any advice."
However, I believe Mr. Z is not one to speak without reason; he should have some understanding of the issues you are concerned about, so you don't need to worry too much!
Triss recalled her meeting with Mr. Z in Tingen, nodded thoughtfully, and indicated that she would follow orders.
This was, after all, his first mission since joining the Aurora Society, and he didn't want to refuse unless absolutely necessary.
Seeing that Triss had agreed to the task assigned by the "Lord," Natasha secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then continued to relay the message.
"Whether or not you can win over Edsac Augustus now, you must help him regain George III's trust as soon as possible and loosen his control over you."
This would make it much easier, whether for greater freedom of movement in the future or for escaping the Kingdom of Rune.
Neither Edsac Augustus nor Triss are ordinary pawns. Evan will not give them up until the very end, so he must start preparing a way out for them in advance.
Triss realized that Mr. Z's suggestion was very beneficial to them, so she became even more convinced that Mr. Z and Aurora had good intentions towards them.
"Edsac Augustus's mindset has been very complicated ever since he learned that he had become George III's pawn. I could tell that, and the people George III sent to monitor him certainly could too."
I don't even rule out the possibility that some of our overseers are extraordinary individuals who have passed through the "spectator" pathway. George III certainly knows of Edsac Augustus's resentment towards him. Under these circumstances, how can we gain George III's trust?
George III was well aware of his son's mindset, so he was too busy being wary of him to possibly trust him again.
"Hahaha, Mr. B truly lives up to Mr. Z's reputation. He's already figured out what you should do—that's the answer to breaking this deadlock!"
Natasha chuckled, and after a long pause, under Triss's questioning gaze, she pointed to Evan, who was in the distance holding a wine glass and talking to Edsack Augustus.
"Do you see that man talking to Edsack Augustus?"
The reason King George III is holding this birthday celebration, hosting this unprecedented air show, and letting you and Edsack Augustus out today is all thanks to that man.
He is the younger brother of the newly appointed Earl of Akhova, a distinguished hereditary baron, and the youngest deputy director in the history of MI9.
He is currently working with his brother to promote the establishment of the Kingdom of Rune's Strategic Support Force and a new air force for the new era, with the aircraft being demonstrated today as its main combat equipment.
This is a major undertaking that George III is currently pushing hard for, and it is extremely important.
It could even be said that George III was willing to do anything to accomplish these two things, but he also faced great pressure, especially from vested interest groups within the military.
Unfortunately, his sons were unaware of his resolve, and none of them stepped forward to share his burdens. They were unwilling to offend the seemingly formidable military leaders, as they hoped to gain the military's support in preparation for a future struggle for the throne.
If Edsack Augustus were to stand up and strongly support George III's reforms at this juncture, even willing to be at the forefront, wouldn't he regain George III's trust? Even if he couldn't regain his trust, at least the oversight of you would be relaxed, right?
Triss looked at Evan, who was chatting and laughing with Edsack Augustus and looked very young. She didn't expect that this young man who looked like he had just graduated would have such a great influence.
Regardless of anything else, the fact that he was the deputy director of MI9 alone made Triss dare not underestimate him. After all, this was one of the most powerful extraordinary organizations in the entire Northern Continent. Without a certain level of strength, one simply could not maintain order. Therefore, Evan was at least a Sequence 6 extraordinary individual, and more likely a Sequence 5 one.
To have climbed to such a high position at such a young age clearly demonstrates exceptional talent on the path to extraordinary success; one must have mastered the art of acting.
"I understand. When I got back, I began to prepare to turn Edsac Augustus against his cause and actively persuaded him to save himself and regain the trust of George III."
However, this is not an easy task that can be accomplished overnight. I might first persuade him to come out and do something to get out of his current predicament, and then gradually win him over. I cannot be impatient for quick success and make things worse.
Please also convey to Mr. Z that he needs to wait patiently and give me some time!
"I will relay your opinion to Mr. Z in its entirety!"
Natasha saw herself as a messenger, and it was impossible for her to agree with Triss's opinion without Evan's knowledge. Although he also thought Triss's words made a lot of sense, he would never dare to overstep his bounds and make a decision on his own.
Seeing that Natasha agreed to relay her words to Mr. Z, Triss also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she was still not used to the fact that her former boss in the Witch Cult had suddenly become a member of the Aurora Society, and she still felt a little strange.
"Lately, I feel like I'm becoming less and less like myself. I'm mentally disoriented, often not knowing where I am or what I'm feeling."
At first, I thought I had made a mistake in my acting, which risked getting out of control. But now I realize it might be due to the influence of the Primordial Witch. I wonder if Mr. Z has any ideas about my situation. After all, if I'm too deeply influenced by the Primordial Witch, it will definitely affect Mr. Z's future plans!
Now that she had accepted the difficult task assigned by Mr. Z, Triss naturally wouldn't let this good opportunity pass by and would take the chance to make her demands.
It wasn't that Triss was inherently greedy, but rather that his current situation was urgent and extremely critical.
Fortunately, Evan had anticipated Triss's request and given her prior instructions, so Natasha didn't hesitate and spoke directly:
"Mr. Yi asked me to tell you not to be too anxious, that things will turn around by the end of the year, and that you shouldn't be impatient?"
"Will things turn around by the end of the year? Why? Is there anything special about this time of year?"
Why can't Mr. Z just say what he wants to say? Why does he have to play the riddle-maker?
Triss was furious, but there was nothing she could do. At the same time, as a seasoned extraordinary being, she vaguely realized that some things truly couldn't be spoken aloud, otherwise they might have profound consequences. Therefore, she could only speak to Natasha with a gentle tone:
"Since Mr. Z has taken my matter to heart, then I have nothing more to worry about. Please go back and tell Mr. Z that I will do my utmost to complete the task he assigned me!"
Knowing that witches in the Witch Cult dislike being called "sister," but calling them "brother" directly is also inappropriate, Triss can only use the honorific "you" as a form of respect.
Natasha didn't care about Triss's little trick about how she addressed her; she simply waved her hand and giggled.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely pass on your message! By the way, if anyone asks me why I contacted you afterwards, you know what to say, right?"
"Of course I know what to say. Isn't this Mr. Z's intention in turning you to contact me?"
Natasha smiled sweetly, gave Triss a deep look, and then swayed her slender waist, leaving amidst the drooling gazes of several men in the distance. After all, she and Triss had been talking for far too long.
After Triss rose to see Natasha off, she sat back down in her original seat, ignoring the maids who were now gathering around her from all sides.
He simply rested his chin on his hand, carefully weighing Edsac Augustus and Evan, his eyes gleaming.
Meanwhile, Evan, who was talking to Edsack Augustus in the distance, was actually focusing at least half of his attention on Natasha and Triss.
Seeing Natasha leave with a relaxed expression, and Triss glancing at him with a subtle, almost imperceptible look, Evan knew that he had accomplished what he had asked of him.
Evan went to great lengths to gain ownership of Triss and to command her.
Not only did she expose the true creator's current situation to Mr. A, using the true creator to coerce Mr. A into agreeing to transfer Triss's usage rights to her, but she also made preparations for the possibility of being exposed to the Witch Cult and the Augustus family.
After all, Triss was surrounded by spies from the Augustus family.
Although the Augustus family dared not be too presumptuous or deeply control Triss because she was becoming more and more like the Primal Witch, in order to avoid offending the gods, their surveillance of Triss remained very tight.
If Natasha's actions are suspected, it could very likely implicate Evan, who has a very close relationship with her.
Sometimes, just a little bit of doubt is enough to make it impossible for someone to clear their name.
Fortunately, Natasha's status as a direct member of the Witch Cult and her position as Triss's superior within the cult came into play, allowing them to successfully complete their rendezvous in front of everyone.
Even if the surveillance personnel had some doubts, and even if the Witch Cult questioned her afterward, Natasha, who knew nothing about Triss being the vessel for the Primordial Demon Goddess, could feign ignorance and say that she hadn't seen Triss for several months and wanted to contact her to get relevant information.
This is a perfectly plausible and legitimate reason that is not afraid of being scrutinized, and it is also not afraid of them having Triss verify it from both sides.
Sending Natasha to contact Triss was extremely risky, but the rewards were also enormous.
Mastering the vessel from which the primordial witch descended will have a profound impact on Evan's future influence on the witch cult, the Gnostic Society, and even the witches that may exist within the Einhorn family. It may even be helpful when Evan tries to covet a divine position in the future.
Having control of Edsac Augustus would allow Evan to face George III and the entire rules and order of the Kingdom of Rune with greater ease.
Even without Robert's reminder, Evan himself is increasingly feeling that he is being restricted by the framework of the Kingdom of Rune.
This feeling became even stronger as Ai Wen became more deeply involved in military reform and gained more and more attention and respect.
In this process, Evan has effectively become the one who creates and sets the rules; capitalists will sell the rope that strangles them.
And Evan is now creating rules to limit himself.
But if Evan wants to plan for the future, he can't just do nothing. However, the more he does, the more he becomes dependent on others.
In this situation, Edsak Augustus was even more important to Evan than Triss, who was the vessel for the primordial demon goddess.
Because he was a direct descendant of George III, he was a direct member of the Augustus and Castile families, the Angelic family.
No one is more suitable than him to help Robert and Evan out of trouble at crucial moments.