Endless Silver Machine

After receiving the invitation from the Senate, Lilith came to Aemilius's house accompanied by Klaus.

Of course, Lilith was the only one who could enter the meeting room.

"First meeting, Lord Aemilius.

It was the first time for Lilith to meet directly with the elders of the Senate. Although the greeting was a little reserved, it didn't hurt.

Originally, the family basically would not have close contact with such political figures, let alone Lilith, who had just returned from Frost Moon Academy.

"Please take a seat, Your Excellency Lilith."

Aemilius's smile looked very kind, and people who didn't know would only regard him as a kind old man.

It's just that Lilith already knew the old man's style in front of her, and she was always secretly wary of this meeting.

"Haha, there's no need to be nervous. In my opinion, you are just an immature child, and I won't be too strict with you."

"Thank you for your tolerance, Your Excellency Aemilius. You are a veteran, and I still have a lot to learn from you."

"It's just as the rumors say. Although Your Excellency Lilith is still young, she is already worthy of the title of a noble of the Bis Empire."

"You flatter me."

Lilith smiled humbly. She always pays attention to her words and deeds, and is also wary of talking to Aemilius. She is actually very confused inside.

Facing a scheming person like Aemilius, Lilith felt that his eyes were sharp enough to easily see through her disguise. This kind of pressure was far beyond what Roosevelt Del could compare with.

"First of all, I should apologize to Lord Lilith. You have just returned from Frost Moon Academy, and before you can appreciate the scenery of the Bisi Empire, you are faced with a tense moment of imminent war."

"As nobles of the Bis Empire, state affairs are our top priority."

"Your Majesty and Your Majesty are both nobles that the Bis Empire is proud of. Your Excellency Lilith's family has made remarkable achievements in the reconstruction of the empire."

"On behalf of my family, I would like to express my gratitude to you for your recognition."

It was supposed to be a thank you on behalf of her parents, but Lilith, who knew her family well, physically hated this kind of hypocritical acknowledgment.

"In the future, the responsibilities of the family will also be borne by you. This responsibility will also be a big burden for you at such a young age. During the period of your return, you have been highly praised by all walks of life. I would like to borrow This opportunity can provide you with better conditions for your future.”

The subtext of Aemilius is that he will give his family various benefits such as expanding its territory. This is a common method of transactions between nobles.

From this point of view, the Senate offered such good conditions because they wanted to win over their own family.

Although Lilith herself didn't want to accept it, as she was just the family representative, she didn't have the position to make a decision for the family.

"In addition, I believe Your Excellency Lilith already knows about the escape from prison of Lan Ming Yiala, who planned to assassinate Your Excellency the Emperor."

"...Well, I already know it from this morning's press conference."

The topic Lilith least wanted to touch upon here was ultimately still unavoidable.

She herself has no contact with Lan Ming Yiela, but she knows the inside story of her escape from prison. If she is not careful, Aemilius will get the information.

"Actually, we have figured out where she is hiding now."

Aemilius, who was sitting in front of him, looked into Lilith's eyes and said, these words immediately made her heart jump to her throat.

Even so, she still perfectly did not reveal any flaw in her expression or gaze.

"Your Excellency Lilith will be very surprised when you find out," Aemilius stared at her for only two seconds, which was long enough for her, "Lan Ming Yiela is now hiding in the Frost Moon where Your Excellency is studying. Academy.”

Lilith had expected that the Senate must have grasped this level of information, but she still felt a sense of fear when she personally confirmed it.

"But... the news didn't say it was because of the Tebiri Kingdom..."

Lilith could feel that her tone had wavered. In fact, she didn't know what to say at this moment.

If you speak at will, you may even inadvertently reveal that you know the inside story.

"The information is indeed correct. The person who assisted Lan Ming Yiela in escaping prison was Aika Qianze who had accepted the invitation from Tebiri Royal Academy. Have you ever heard of this name?"

"Well...he is a junior one level below me..."

At this time, Lilith could not hide her acquaintance with Aika, and the Senate might have investigated the records of her inviting everyone to her mansion.

If I were honest now, I could still fool him by just using my classmate relationship.

Aemilius didn't seem to be aware of his relationship with Aika, and he returned to the topic.

"Although the Bisi Empire is powerful, it is restricted by the post-war contract and cannot send its troops into neutral areas to capture her. At this time, Lilith's identity will play a more powerful role than the imperial army."

"what do you mean……"

"We hope that Your Excellency Lilith can help us get rid of Lan Ming Yiela who committed the crime of regicide. As Your Excellency Lilith, it is very easy to enter Shuangyue Academy and get close to the group of criminals. There is no one in the Bis Empire who is better than Your Excellency There is no better candidate.”

"However, I may not be able to subdue the third princess with my ability, and the third princess also possesses a royal magic costume..."

In any case, Lilith's first consideration was how to find an excuse to refuse this task, and the noble's reserve came second.

Aemilius didn't give Lilith a chance to breathe, and pressed forward step by step.

"Of course we will not ask children like Your Excellency Lilith to use violence to subdue Lan Ming Yiela. You only need to wait for an opportunity to mix the medicine prepared by the Empire's potion magician into her food."

Aemilius placed in front of Lilith a cloth bag no bigger than the palm of his hand. After opening it, there was ordinary white powder that could be seen everywhere.

Lilith's heart fell into chaos. This was a task she knew she couldn't accept, but she couldn't refuse.

If you refuse here, you will not only lose all the benefits that Aemilius offered before, but you will also lose the family's existing rights and interests.

Lilith, whose throat was so dry and sore, wanted to form words, but she tried several times to open her mouth without success.

In the end, Lilith was left with the only compromise.

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