"And if we are successful, his rule will indeed end," said Meld. "Should I be able to disable the missile silos, then the imperator will lose his greatest trump card in deterring the south, and yet, the state will not lose so much of its fangs that the south will retaliate.
It will be a perfect opportunity for you to fill a power vacuum and pursue peace considering you have quite a few traditionalists supporting you in secret."
"That is the hope, though I am not so sure I in my advanced years should be one to hold reign over the Republic," said Cicero.
"Regardless of what you decide to do, you must ensure that you or your successor will pursue for peace. True peace." Meld's voice did not change a single beat as she continued. "Or your life is forfeit. You know better than any among your kind that there is no escaping me should my sights set upon you."
