But that didn't mean Laine had no way to deal with Fiona's arrogance.
"Fiona is clearly connected to Mathew Bade. That connection might be voluntary, it might be forced, but it doesn't matter. We should turn passivity into initiative. Your Highness, please give the order and have the Lake God Prophet open an investigation into Fiona. We have more than enough reason to suspect she's colluding with Vampires, and during the investigation, we temporarily strip her of the privileges she enjoys as a member of one of the first twelve Holy Grail Knight Families." Laine's eyes were razor sharp as he went on, "All we need to do is drag the investigation out. Fiona will truly experience the consequences of losing her family status. It will make her feel worse than death. That will be our chance."
"We can do that." Mogiana immediately understood what Laine had in mind.
