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"The Path of the Forge, you say?" Najenda tapped her fingers on the table, studying the intelligence report Lubbock had compiled. She had just returned to Night Raid's base after a trip to Revolutionary Army headquarters.
"It seems our new Emperor has grand ambitions."
After a moment of contemplation, Najenda sighed.
The Empire's recent actions suggested a larger plan at play, which wasn't good news for the Revolutionary Army.
Such large-scale operations implied that the Empire was now firmly under the Emperor's control—even with their identities exposed.
According to Chelsea's reports, the current Emperor hadn't bothered concealing the fact that he had replaced the original. The palace staff openly discussed it.
It was impossible for the court officials to be completely unaware, especially after Esdeath and Budo's attempted coup upon their return from the expedition. The entire court would have been present.
Yet, no one had leaked this information. This suggested the court was firmly under their control.
"This presents a difficult situation."
Lighting a cigarette, Najenda recalled the discussions at Revolutionary Army headquarters and shook her head.
The Revolutionary Army found itself in an awkward position.
Their rallying cry had been to liberate the oppressed masses from the Empire's tyranny.
However, under Mellie's rule, the Empire's policies had shifted towards leniency, accompanied by a crackdown on corruption.
Corrupt officials were being purged, and the Empire rejoiced.
In this new era, the Revolutionary Army's message no longer resonated as strongly.
After all, if given a chance at a better life, who would choose rebellion?
It was a crime punishable by death.
As the Empire implemented its new policies, the Revolutionary Army's foundation began to crumble.
"It can't be helped. Minister Honest's execution was too well-received. After a thousand years of Imperial rule, the people's loyalty is deeply ingrained."
"Honestly, even I've considered returning to the military!" Bulat admitted with a sigh.
"What?! Are you planning to surrender, Bulat?!" Mine slammed her fist on the table, rising to her feet in outrage.
"Calm down, Mine."
"If Bulat truly intended to surrender, he wouldn't have voiced it aloud," Leone said calmly, resting her chin on her hand. "He's simply illustrating the current sentiment among the common people."
Leone understood Bulat's analogy perfectly. She had recently visited her old neighborhood in the slums and knew firsthand the prevailing attitude there.
The slums now held Prime Minister Mellie in high regard.
And for good reason.
Mellie had initiated a comprehensive reform of the slums, not by expelling its residents, but by providing employment opportunities and addressing the root causes of poverty.
Of course, this initiative targeted those willing to work.
As for those who refused to work, expulsion would be a light punishment. Mellie had plenty of methods for dealing with such individuals.
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