The praying mantis, startled, immediately turned and began to operate the Communications Gem. The red gem flickered bright and dim, an uncontrollable anxiety surging into the young man's heart.
Others might think that it was an overreaction to add such alarmist talk when not even a formal investigation team had been assembled yet, but Roland did not feel he was being too reckless.
The situation in the St. Istvan Crown Territory may not yet be clear, but since the Austrians had already begun to take action, the outlook for the Crown Domain was probably not great. It might not necessarily be worse, but it definitely was not going to be any better.
He did not know what role his guardian had played in this incident, but Roland could confidently assert that Li Lin, who always liked to manipulate the balance of power among various forces, and guide the situation towards Alfheim's advantage, would not possibly remain inactive.
The time left for Lutèce might not be much.
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