The next day, Gregorius, Eva, and Geoffrey met with the nobles who supported King Gregorius. The negotiations took half a day, but ultimately, almost every noble agreed and supported Geoffrey as the new King of the Durnhill Kingdom to replace Gregorius. Meanwhile, Mirea—accompanied by Milia, Alicia, and Pyria—spoke with Prince Nikolai at his residence, which served as the rebel headquarters. They told Nikolai everything from the beginning to the current situation and their future plans. Nikolai listened seriously, nodding along. He smiled when he heard that Geoffrey was his younger brother and the crown prince who would succeed the King. Once everything was told,
"Thank goodness I don't have to attack Papa... it turns out he was being controlled, and I think I know who the culprit is," Nikolai said.
"Who exactly do you have in mind?" Mirea asked.
"Viscount Oscar Russelhoff, Julius's biological grandfather," Nikolai answered.
"Hmm... I see," Mirea replied.
