Endless Silver Machine

"...Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Serit."

"No, Miss Lilith, please take care of yourself."

Serit conveyed what could be said to be the worst news to Lilith, and a strong sense of exhaustion hit her heart.

After the maid she was close to left the room, Lilith slammed the table hard.

Although the hands clenched into fists could not exert much strength, the heartbreaking pain was still clearly transmitted back to Lilith's nerves.

She bit her lip tightly, her reluctance not turning into any words, but just echoing repeatedly in her heart.

——What’s the point of these days?

Even though no one would hear her rude roar and no one would see her holding her head with messy hair, she still couldn't let go of her last bit of self-esteem.

The metal rod Brad found from Lars's denture was indeed the key to access the Imperial Intelligence Agency, but it has now become an ordinary metal rod without any value.

Family agencies analyzed Russ's PDA and access key and concluded that the code was associated with the holder's vital signs.

In other words, once Lars is dead, the access key loses its usefulness.

The person who killed Lars was Brad, and Lilith had no right to accuse him of being reckless. If he didn't take action at that time, he wouldn't be able to go back to the room and worry.

It has been four days since I returned to the Imperial Capital. Apart from leaving a psychological shadow that was almost tainted, I have made no progress.

"Aika-san and the others must not be able to wait any longer..."

The shadow of last night still lingered in her heart, and today Lilith had to bite the bullet and meet Roosevelt Del, who was worried about her coming.

He heard that Lilith went to Lars's office yesterday, and that Lars was burned to death in the hideout at night. Only then did Roosevelt Del take the initiative to come to Lilith's mansion to inquire about the situation.

Lilith pretended not to know anything, saying that she only went to other rooms to wait for him because he was not in the bureau.

Lars hid his and Lilith's whereabouts perfectly, and Roosevelt Del didn't seem to connect his death with Lilith.

——By the way, after I came back, I heard that the third princess was now deprived of her royal status. I didn’t expect such a big thing to happen while I was away.

——Miss Lilith’s family has always had little contact with political affairs. You just now know that this is normal. As for the third princess’s sentence, I think it will be announced to the public soon.

——Such a major change occurred in August, and now it is said that the empire and the kingdom are preparing to go to war again. Will the imperial capital soon become an unsafe place?

——Don't worry, Miss Lilith, the war will never spread to the imperial capital. You just need to listen to the good news from the front line.

——With your words, I can rest assured, haha. When will the war begin?

——I believe that as long as the third princess and the Tebiri Kingdom’s premeditated plan is investigated clearly, the imperial army will go to war against the Tebiri Kingdom.

--I see……

——Miss Lilith, don’t worry too much, political affairs are really not suitable for you. If you still feel uneasy, I will try my best to spend time with you.

——Your Excellency Del, your official duties will be more arduous during this period, right? Please be sure to lead the empire to victory. I don’t want my personal reasons to take away your time from working for the country.

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Roosevelt Del finally managed to deal with it, and Lilith also obtained information about Lan Ming's disposal.

If the third princess is falsely accused, then her execution day will be when the empire's military preparations are complete.

There was no time left for her to sit in the mansion where the war could not spread and wait for the news. Yesterday's adventure also made her aware of her naivety.

Using the same method again may be effective, but it may be in vain.

The tight time did not allow Lilith to continue to obtain information from the grassroots, and she made a more risky decision than yesterday.

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Foston, the Minister of Military Affairs of the Bisi Empire, has full control over the military affairs of the Bisi Empire.

He was a well-known "Iron General" in the Bisi Empire. He was determined not to take a political position, but he had been sitting firmly in this position that was coveted by countless nobles for decades.

Foston, like Lilith's family, remains neutral and is a highly respected figure among both conservatives and radicals.

Lilith hoped to be able to connect with him, but as an ordinary noble, she had no contact with such a big shot.

She could only ask the "Luo Xi" family once again. "Luoshi"'s family is located in the upper echelons of the army and has close contacts with Foston.

Fortunately, one day later, Foston's family will invite other Fu families in their territory to participate in the dance.

"Your Excellency Foston, my long-awaited greetings."

"You are the eldest son of the 'Luo Xi' family. You are rarely seen on such occasions. Why are you so interested today?"

"I made you laugh. In fact, I came here with this young lady today."

Lilith, who was behind Brad, stepped forward dignifiedly, holding a decorative red wine in her hand.

"Oh, this lady is..."

"I am honored to be invited by you and the 'Luo Xi' family this time, and I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to you."

"Well, yes, Addison's daughter has grown up so big now."

"Eh? Does Mr. Foston know my father?"

It is not that Foston has no impression of Lilith, but this impression comes from her deceased father.

"Your Majesty was my most capable subordinate. It is a pity that he died in the battle to suppress the association."

"I believe my father will be very happy when he hears what you said."

Lilith was originally worried that her appearance would be too abrupt, but she didn't expect to get in touch with the "Iron General" in an unexpected place.

Brad gestured slightly to Foston from behind Lilith, and then left Lilith alone here.

He accepted Lilith's commission only to introduce her to Foston, and then it was her own mission.

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Foston had little contact with Lilith's family, and most of his conversations with Lilith were about her father's past.

Lilith has never learned about these past events from Ms. Elise, and it is also a past that she wants to know very much.

The conversation between Foston and her was like a grandpa bragging to his granddaughter about the glorious past. Lilith had no idea that the conversation between the two could be so relaxed.

Lilith's conversation with Foston came to an end, as he had other guests to entertain.

"Thank you for telling me about my father's past today."

"It's nothing, I just suddenly felt that I am getting older, and I can also feel emotional about the past. Maybe I saw his shadow in you."

Lilith bowed slightly to Foston and turned to leave.

Today she was wearing a long white dress with a tail that reached the carpet. When she turned around, she accidentally stepped on the hem of her skirt.

"ah……"

The red wine in her hand spilled from the glass and splashed onto Lilith.

On the white chest, dark red wine stains gradually spread.

Foston saw this scene and called the nearby maid over with his eyes.

"Take her to the mansion to change into a set of clothes."

"Yes. Miss, please come with me."

It is the responsibility of the banquet host not to let your guests make a fool of yourself at the banquet.

Foston arranged it while only a few people noticed.

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Lilith, who was served by the maid in the mansion and changed into a new dress after taking a bath, did not return to the venue immediately.

She stayed in the living room of the mansion on the grounds that she wanted to take a rest.

Lilith sat down on the sofa. So far, everything was as planned.

Accidentally stepping on the hem of his skirt and pouring red wine on himself can attract Foston's attention.

Even without a father's relationship to connect the two, such a script can achieve the desired effect.

But her next plan became overwhelmed by unexpected developments.

Facing the absolutely neutral "Iron General", women's weapons may not necessarily be effective.

Moreover, during the conversation with Foston just now, Lilith became unwilling to use such despicable methods to gain his trust.

"Miss Lilith, how are you resting?"

Foston, who left the venue midway, learned from the servant that Lilith was now in the drawing room, so he pushed the door open and entered.

Lilith quickly stood up from the sofa.

"Thank you for your relationship. Your ugly behavior just now made you laugh."

"It's okay, just sit down if you still need to rest."

After speaking, Foston prepared to leave the living room, allowing Lilith to stay here quietly.

After he returned to the venue, the possibility of meeting again became slim, but Lilith was not yet sure what she should say.

Foston had already opened the door, and it would close again in a few seconds. In desperation, Lilith could only choose to make a desperate move.

"Sir Foston, can I spare a moment of your time?"

She still stood where she was, showing no signs of exhaustion that meant she needed to sit down and rest.

Foston did not go out of the drawing room door. He closed the door again and remained in the house.

At least he was willing to stay and listen to himself. At this point, Lilith could only continue to speak boldly.

"Can you please tell me where Princess Lan Ming Yiela is currently being held? I want to meet her."

"The third princess is now a felon in the empire and cannot meet anyone. Just give up this idea."

"Don't you think it's strange, Mr. Foston? It's possible that the third princess was just wrongfully accused."

"...Miss Lilith, let me kindly remind you. The moment you say this, I have sufficient reason to arrest you."

"If you remove me as a threat just because I question the Senate's judgment, you cannot be called absolutely neutral."

"Ha, you are an eloquent little girl!" A calm smile appeared on Foston's face, and he was not disturbed by Lilith's immature provocation. "After you know the position of the third princess, you will not only and Is it so easy for her to meet?"

"I want to become an upright noble like my father and Lord Foston. If the Senate wants to go to war with the Kingdom of Tebiri, it will inevitably sacrifice the third princess. Can you really accept this approach?"

Foston's mouth, covered in white beard, opened and closed, but did not give Lilith an answer.

Ever since he was called "Iron General" and took his current position, no one has dared to question himself like the little girl in front of him.

Foston, who has dealt with countless powerful people, can see the panic and fear behind Lilith at a glance, and there is also an uncompromising persistence there.

Perhaps she is a child who has not yet stepped into the turbid current, and the little girl who has not yet grown up has seen more things that her old and dim eyes have blinded.

——Addison, you will definitely regret not having the opportunity to see your daughter what she is like now.

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