"Members of the Astoria independence movement?"
Roland lifted his head, his face filled with disbelief.
"How could it be them?"
The territories of Charlemagne more or less all had some whispers of independence, among which Astoria's inclination for independence was the most apparent. However, no matter how intense the situation became, it always remained at the level of political probing. The sudden emergence of such a major disturbance was naturally unbelievable.
Yet, the two thick stacks of confessions obtained through severe torture were spread out before him, the fresh red handprints stamped on them as a testament to their authenticity.
