Chapter 477

Charlotte discovered that Port Mokna has been excessively demanding food for quite some time, to the point of being suspicious. When asked by Harriet if it was because of the survivors, Charlotte explained that it was not just for the residents, but also for the refugees. However, even considering this, the amount of food being requested was too much. According to Charlotte's calculations, Port Mokna has been requesting and consuming more food than necessary. Harriet wonders if the site manager intentionally inflated the numbers, but Charlotte doubts that anyone could embezzle food from a combat zone. She realizes that something has been wrong for a long time, but even if they suspect something, they cannot do anything about it. The suspicion of fraud and wrongdoing is evident in the numbers. This is an investigation into possible wrongdoing by Rianna de Granz, who is one of the most important people in Reinhardt's group. Even if there is no problem with Rianna, investigating Port Mokna means investigating her influence. Punishment may be necessary depending on the circumstances. Charlotte asks Reinhardt about her authority and its limits before leaving. Reinhardt orders her to do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of it. As an Edina sub-commander, Charlotte must investigate any fraud and carry out punishment if necessary. If Rianna refuses Charlotte's orders, she must be made to listen. Charlotte decides to go to Port Mokna. The main mission of Port Mokna is defense, and the chief responsible person is Rianna. They also rescue refugees hiding from monsters. Rianna has determined that the strategic value of Port Mokna has decreased significantly and wants to create another base. Charlotte and Harriet arrive at Port Mokna via the Mass Teleport of Lucinil, a noble in Wangseong. The atmosphere is tense due to the constant battles. The refugee camps are almost empty because it is becoming increasingly difficult to find survivors. The base is not very large, so the number of survivors is limited. The location had only necessary buildings such as a barracks for troops, a temple for knights to pray, a restaurant with smoke rising, and a large warehouse. The port was quite large enough for large ships to come and go. "There can be no corruption here." "Yeah, so..." Charlotte felt vaguely that there was no room for greed in this place only after seeing it with her own eyes. Lucinil, who came together for transmission, was also silently looking at the scenery of Port Mokna. "Go and report. I'll walk around here for a bit." "Yes, sir." Lucinil started walking somewhere, saying he would take a walk. Charlotte and Harriet both watched Lucinil's back, who had become a member of the council, as if they had become close to Reinhardt in the temple. Despite the situation, he was like a child, but he was actually a Lord Vampire with a lot of age. Charlotte looked straight ahead as if she remembered why she had come here, following Lucinil's dazzling silver hair. It was clear that good words would not come out of Rianna's personality, so Charlotte's response was important. Upon arrival at the headquarters, Charlotte received a report that Rianna was absent. Charlotte and Harriet sat in the headquarters' communication room and waited for Rianna to return. Knights were standing guard at regular intervals on the thick walls surrounding Port Mokna. As the most basic place where the most fights take place, all troops felt tense. Charlotte concluded that there were too many things for Rianna to do. "Is this a military base? Are they only taking a few days off?"

"Yes, Rianna wanted it... She said she needed some rest... Even though there are people who can take her place, Rianna seems to be staying in Port Mokna. Charlotte looks at the scenery of Port Mokna with her arms crossed.

"Did Reinhardt often inspect Port Mokna?"

"No, as you know... Reinhardt had so much to do that he couldn't come to Port Mokna often. But he did come out for an inspection last time."

Even though it was a freezing cold house, Reinhardt didn't even have time to sleep properly while building Edina's system. He even suffered from assassination threats.

"Hmm..."

"Why, do you think something's strange?"

"Oh, no."

Charlotte shook her head.

"I was just thinking that Rianna has full authority over Port Mokna."

"Yes, that's right. Rianna usually makes decisions and solves problems here. But for really important matters, we discuss and decide together."

"What about really important matters?"

"Mainly how to transport refugees. Discussions on how to set up new mission areas?"

At Harriet's words, Charlotte nodded her head.

"How is the loyalty of the Port Mokna troops to Rianna?"

"Loyalty?"

"Yes, loyalty."

Harriet thinks quietly at Charlotte's question.

"It can't be anything but high. I heard that Rianna always fights at the forefront of the front line and tries to deal with any monster attacks that come at midnight with as little damage as possible. If the commander fights at the forefront... loyalty can't be low, can it?"

"That's right."

Charlotte still looks out the window.

Rianna de Grance devotes all her strength to defending Port Mokna.

She fights at the forefront to avoid sacrificing as many people as possible. Trust and loyalty to such a commander cannot be low.

Charlotte fully understood what Harriet said.

"Compared to Olivia Ranche?"

"Huh?"

Harriet was somewhat taken aback by the sudden question.

"Could the paladins here be more loyal to Rianna de Grance than to Olivia Ranche, the leader of the Holy Order?"

"That's... a very dangerous question, Charlotte."

It was a very sensitive question. Originally, they were all under the command of Rianna de Grance under the orders of the leader of the Holy Order, Olivia Ranche.

If these people become more loyal to Rianna de Grance than to Olivia over time, it could become a point of contention.

Charlotte stares at Harriet, who hesitates to answer.

"It's a dangerous question, so I have to ask."

"...."

"It's dangerous, so I have to know."

Reinhardt wants Charlotte to fully replace the Demon King.

So, she has to know everything about Edina.

Dangerous things must be known because they are dangerous, even if they are sensitive issues. "I don't know the specific situation in Port Mokna or what the knights think. But... Rianna always fought for the people and worked hard to protect her soldiers. I don't know if the knights are more loyal to Olivia or Rianna... but if it's for Rianna, they would sacrifice their lives. The Demon King is a title that the knights call with respect and admiration. Charlotte nodded at Harriet's answer. Harriet was afraid of Charlotte's questions, as they could cause problems. The conflict between the Demon King and one of the Four Heavenly Kings, Rianna, could become an irreversible problem. Ultimately, the highest decision-maker in Edina is the Demon King, but if problems arise and are not resolved properly, the decision will be made after the Demon King returns. If there is a problem when the Demon King returns, whose hand will he raise? It will be a problem no matter whose hand he raises. If he raises the hand of the decision-maker, it will cause resentment among the supporters of Rianna, who is like a national hero. If he raises Rianna's hand, the newly established system will be in trouble from the beginning. Charlotte knew it was a dangerous topic. She looked out the window quietly as Harriet cautiously spoke. In the western border area of Kernstadt, in the Sren Mountains, I watched as a tree fell down with two trunks. I was covered in cold sweat. I couldn't even imagine that there were monsters disguised as trees. I tried to climb up for a moment to rest my eyes, but the tree sucked me in and tried to eat me. I was able to protect and release my body with magic and explode the middle of the tree to escape, but if I had fallen asleep, I wouldn't know what would have happened. It's been about two weeks since I entered the Sren Mountains, and I still haven't found Lizeira."