In the tower, Cyril snorted coldly.
"I dare say, if the Virtuous King saw how all of Constellation was suspicious of each other today, ready to jump at each other's throats, he might feel somewhat regretful about the decision he made back then."
This time, Thales only listened quietly and did not say anything. He recalled what he said to convince the five archdukes in Heroic Spirit Palace as he tried his best to turn the tide.
"'Constellation's current weakness and unrest is not incidental. Rather, it is something inevitable since it began walking this path.
"'This was what the Virtuous King left for Constellation."'
Back then, this was what he said on-the-spot after he racked his brains for a solution, made a solemn vow, and tried his best to show 'evidence' to the archdukes in order to persuade them from what they wanted to do.
To be honest, he did not quite believe his own words. But now... Thales subconsciously clenched his fists.
