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Later, at the Angenas mansion, Empress Ravini hears from Ethan Klaus that Clerivan has secretly entered the Lombardi mansion. She gets very angry and blames Ethan for not stopping him earlier. She orders him to find important contract and land documents, which are very important for her plans. The contract is her biggest weakness now, even though she has the Emperor’s support. Finally, Ravini gives a dangerous order. She tells Ethan to stop Clerivan from attending the upcoming meeting at any cost. If he tries to leave the Lombardi mansion, she orders him to be killed. She believes that without Clerivan, the Pellet Company will collapse.

Tia prepares to leave and reassures her father before heading out. As her carriage exits the mansion, Ethan Klaus forcefully opens it without permission. Tia stays calm and confronts him confidently, pointing out his disrespect. He explains that he is following an imperial order to inspect all carriages, likely from the Empress, who is trying to stop Clerivan Pellet. Tia does not back down. Even though Ethan Klaus tries to intimidate her, she stands firm and reminds him of her authority as the Deputy Head of Lombardi. She makes it clear that he has no right to act so boldly against her, showing that she is ready to face the Imperial family without fear 👏👏 He was harsh with her when she mentioned the Empress, showing signs of frustration.

Klaus reluctantly exited, but not before pulling out his sword. This sparked a quick clash with Lambert Lombardi, the Commander of the Lombardi Knights, who appeared just in time to stop the fight. With the arrival of Lombardi Knights, including Gillieu and Mairon, the tension eased. Tia calmly ordered her knights to stop, assuring them she was fine. She made it clear to Klaus that if he dared to open her carriage again, there would be consequences. As the carriage moved on, it was escorted by Lombardi Knights, and the people in the streets watched in surprise. They eventually reached Tia’s first destination: the Pellet Company building. Upon seeing the company, Tia was filled with anger. The workers were in a poor state, with Imperial Knights overseeing them coldly while workers struggled to clean up the mess. One worker even hurt himself on broken glass, and Tia felt a strong urge to fight back against the Imperial Knights. She remembers the beginnings of the Pellet Company, remembering when she, Clerivan, and Violet worked together to build it. She vowed to take control of the company again and make sure those responsible would pay.

The meeting was also critical for the future of the Empire’s leadership, as it was tied to the appointment of the next Crown Prince. The Empress sat calmly during meeting, even though many nobles were whispering. She looked relaxed and confident, and most people believed that the Angenas family would win the matter being discussed. Meanwhile, Duigi informed her quietly that Tia had left her mansion. Although it seemed like she was alone, members of the Lombardi family (Her uncle is the Commander of Lombardi Knights and the twins came along) are knights had accompanied her. This made Ravini suspicious. She realized it was a clever move by Lombardi to protect Tia, because harming those knights could give Lombardi a reason to step into the conflict directly. Ravini angrily ordered Duigi to check the carriage’s luggage compartment by any means necessary, even saying that if someone like Clerivan Pellet was hiding there, they should kill him 😤

At the same time, Empress was reminded of how strategic and dangerous the Lombardi family was, especially Rulhac Lombardi. She believed they were secretly making moves while pretending to stay out of sight. Even while smiling in front of others, she was planning harsh actions behind the scenes. She trusted that the Emperor would support Angenas and give them control over land, just as expected.

This warning confused Ravini, as she herself was part of the Imperial Family. Croiten added that the Emperor only truly trusted Lombardi and that relying on him could be dangerous for Angenas. Despite hearing this, Ravini chose to ignore the warning and returned to the meeting. Meanwhile, in a waiting room nearby, Emperor Jovanes arrived in a bad mood, wanting to finish the meeting quickly so he could go hunting. There, he met Perez, who was also avoiding the crowd. The two spoke casually, and Perez offered the Emperor some tea, which was meant to calm the mind. As they talked, Perez subtly flattered the Emperor, which pleased him. The Emperor relaxed and drank more tea, slowly becoming drowsy. At the entrance to the palace, the Lombardi carriage is stopped by Imperial Knights led by Ethan Klaus. Lambert Lombardi, the commander, mocks them and shows no fear even though his group is outnumbered. The Lombardi Knights are clearly stronger, and the Imperial Knights feel intimidated. Ethan insists on checking the carriage, suspecting that Clerivan Pellet is hiding inside to secretly attend the meeting (Yes they double checked the carriage. Once outside Lombardi mansion and other st palace entrance) Despite the tension, Tia who is inside the carriage, calmly allows them to inspect it. 

When the luggage compartment is opened, it is completely empty. Ethan is shocked because he was certain Clerivan was inside. Tia remains composed and even slightly amused, making Ethan uneasy. Although he senses something is wrong, he cannot stop the carriage anymore, and Lombardi proceeds to the meeting.

Tia arrives just in time for the meeting with the Emperor, the Empress, and Perez. She notices that they already seem aware of the earlier incident. Perez signals to her that his preparation went well. Meanwhile, the Empress feels confident because Tia arrived alone without Clerivan, believing she has the upper hand. However, Tia quietly smiles, knowing this confidence is misplaced and that her plan is already in motion. During the meeting, Perez presents old documents to the Emperor. These papers reveal that the Braun family had ordered large amounts of war materials from the Lombardi merchant guild in the past, using money borrowed from the Angenas family.

This was tied to a past war planned by the previous Emperor. The documents suggest corruption and secret dealings involving the Imperial family and Angenas. Perez explains that if this information becomes public, it would damage the Imperial family’s reputation. He subtly pressures the Emperor, implying that it is better to deal with Angenas now rather than let the truth come out later. The Emperor becomes tense and realizes the seriousness of the situation. In the end, Perez confidently declares that the representative of the western region will change, indirectly telling that Angenas will lose power. Tia’s plan is unfolding successfully, and the Empress, who once felt secure, is actually walking into a trap that has already been set 🤭🤭