"Just as you predicted, some of the Rebel Army soldiers who received the [secret weapon] from the benefactor have shown strange signs of aging. We haven't had time to count them, but I found that quite a few people received the [secret weapon], probably a lot."
To verify Durandal's statement, Sangonomiya Kokomi had her most trusted general, Gorou, investigate the matter.
According to Gorou's investigation, it was found that the Rebel Army soldiers did indeed show signs of aging, and some of them were in a very serious condition, to the point where they could not stand up.
Sangonomiya Kokomi lowered her head, her expression a little grim. She remembered what Durandal had said, that the true identity of the mysterious benefactor was the Fatui, and that they were the ones pushing the current situation. Anger surged within her.
"Gorou, from now on, you and Teppei will find everyone who possesses the secret weapon. Confiscate the items from them, and at the same time, keep an eye on that mysterious benefactor. Once they appear, arrest them."
"Yes! I understand."
Gorou saluted solemnly, exchanged glances with Teppei beside him, and the two left the room together to carry out the task Sangonomiya Kokomi had assigned.
Not long after they left, Durandal and her group emerged from the shadows of the room, looking at the weary Sangonomiya Kokomi.
"You are right; the situation is quite bad. I will order the confiscation of all Delusions and strictly prohibit Rebel Army soldiers from using such things again."
"Also, find the Fatui members hidden within the Rebel Army. They have been instigating the Rebel Army's emotions from within. If they continue to do such things, the Rebel Army's situation will only get worse."
Lumine offered her advice; public opinion is also very important. Earlier in Inazuma City, the Fatui also tried to use public opinion to create various conflicts.
Those people who wanted to cause trouble were eventually secretly dealt with by Durandal. Through subtle poisons, she made it impossible for them to act quickly as before; they basically could only lie at home and couldn't go anywhere.
There must be such people within the Rebel Army as well. As the strategist, Sangonomiya Kokomi certainly understands the harm these black sheep pose. Their danger is no less than that of the Delusions.
"Hmm, you have a point. But... we don't have a high degree of recognition for these hidden people, making it difficult to find them."
Compared to them, who frequently deal with the Fatui, Sangonomiya's side has had less contact with the Fatui. Although the Fatui, as benefactors, provided a lot of aid, they rarely showed their faces, so Sangonomiya's side is not familiar with them at all. How could they find them?
Lumine fell silent. She was good at doing such things. Even if they hid themselves perfectly, Lumine was confident she could find them.
Even if she couldn't find them, she could ask Durandal for help. Durandal was the one who found those undercover agents hidden in Inazuma City before, so there shouldn't be a problem here either.
But... huh?
"You can't do it, but I can! Why don't I do this?"
Lumine said excitedly, and her words caught Sangonomiya Kokomi's attention. Although the meeting between the two parties was not good, Durandal's side only hoped to end this war as soon as possible, and they had no ill will towards Watatsumi Island.
They are now, to some extent, cooperating. If they can get Lumine's help, then the task of finding the Fatui's undercover agents can proceed smoothly.
"What do you think, Miss Sangonomiya? If you're willing, I can help."
"I don't have any objections, but is this really okay?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at Durandal. She understood that although Lumine was the captain, the real decision-maker was actually Durandal. If she didn't agree, Lumine wouldn't be able to help, no matter how much she wanted to.
"...Why are you looking at me? Since she brought it up, you should ask me, what do I mean?"
Eh? Isn't it you who makes the decision? This is a little different from what Sangonomiya Kokomi imagined. Isn't she the core of the team?
Sangonomiya Kokomi was right in her thoughts; Durandal was indeed the core of this team, but what she didn't expect was that Durandal was too soft-hearted and easily agreed to various things passively.
Sangonomiya Kokomi confirmed again and again, and after making sure Durandal had no other statements, she nodded.
"Next, I will arrange for Miss Lumine to go near Watatsumi Island to deal with the troublesome Kairagi and Nobushi. Through these matters, she will infiltrate the soldiers' ranks, allowing her to better find the Fatui spies hidden within."
Sangonomiya Kokomi paused, repeatedly confirming that everyone had no dissatisfaction with this decision before daring to continue.
"I'm very sorry, Miss Lumine. For a while, I may have to trouble you with various things."
"It's alright. I'm more than familiar with these Subjugation missions. You can leave it to me. Also, there's no need to address me so formally; you can just call me Lumine."
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