Seeing that everyone had arrived, Alhaitham immediately raised his question: "I haven't been back to Sumeru City in a while, and I've noticed that there are more Guards and the security is stricter. Has your preparation been affected?"
Cyno replied coldly, "Indeed, entering and exiting Sumeru City is subject to strict scrutiny. The Guards at the city gates meticulously open and inspect every box, as if searching for something. This is highly unusual."
"However, just as Alhaitham predicted, the news of my resignation was only known to the Akademiya's high-ranking officials. For the low-ranking Guards, my identity as General Mahamatra was still effective, and I successfully brought Rahman and his group into Sumeru City."
Dehya responded with some surprise, "You really managed to transport so many Eremites into Sumeru City?"
Cyno looked at Alhaitham and said, "Thanks to Rahman and his group's exceptional courage, and their radical strategy, I, as a matra, collaborated with the Caravan Ribat Guards to arrest them and escort them to Sumeru City for trial."
"While this method could both eliminate suspicion and arrange for a large number of people to enter the city at once, I hope such a dangerous plan won't be used on our own side next time."
Alhaitham said noncommittally, "A foolproof method certainly doesn't exist, but if it's just about completing the plan, at least from an execution standpoint, this solution has been proven feasible."
Cyno crossed his arms, not wanting to argue with Alhaitham. If he and Lumine hadn't taken down a few extra brothers during Rahman's arrest, this plan would have definitely resulted in casualties on their side.
Seeing the two of them at odds, Dehya quickly intervened, "Alright, alright, as long as it went smoothly. Oh, and things went quite smoothly on our end too. Although the situation was a bit complicated, at least the 'Doctor' has confirmed his departure from Sumeru. I heard he had urgent matters to attend to and had to return to Snezhnaya immediately."
Upon hearing this, Alhaitham's expression turned somewhat grim, and he speculated, "Leaving at a critical juncture of the God Creation Project? This signal isn't very good."
Lumine recalled her previous encounter at the Sanctuary of Surasthana and asked, "Are you suspecting that the Akademiya's God Creation Project has already been completed?"
Alhaitham shook his head: "Creating a god requires a large amount of canned divine knowledge. At least that item is still with me, which ensures their plan hasn't been fully successful. However, we also need to be prepared for a semi-finished god. At this point, rescuing Lesser Lord Kusanali is already imminent."
"I have finished modifying the Akasha Terminal, and all the necessary tools are prepared. Now, only the artist's position remains."
Dehya: "We're at the Grand Bazaar right now, so I'll go ask Miss Nilou. I just feel a bit bad about involving her in such a dangerous plan, so I need to ask for her opinion in person."
At this moment, the Zubayr Theater was hosting a farewell dinner. After all, the Art Ban on public performances would take effect on the upcoming Sabzeruz Festival, and the Zubayr Theater would be completely shut down, preparing for its journey to Inazuma.
In such a large theater, not everyone had the courage to travel across the ocean to another unfamiliar country. Nearly 40% of the Zubayr Theater's staff reluctantly chose to leave. Everyone expressed understanding, wishing to part on good terms, and thus this farewell dinner was held.
Dehya and the others arrived at the Zubayr Theater. Their combination of four handsome men and women plus a flying companion was immediately noticed by Nilou, who was on a high platform. She smiled, greeted them, and then went to meet them.
Nilou: "Oh? Lumine, Paimon, and Dehya, and these two friends, hello."
Paimon: "Hello, Nilou. Let me introduce you. This is Alhaitham, the Scribe of the Akademiya, and this is Cyno, the General Mahamatra."
It would have been fine if Paimon hadn't introduced them, but as soon as she did, Nilou instantly panicked: "Ah! Scribe? General Mahamatra? I'm so sorry, so sorry, sirs! We're not performing; we're just having a farewell dinner. There's no need to arrest us, is there?"
Clearly, Nilou misunderstood Alhaitham and Cyno. However, with one being a civil official who drafts laws and the other a military official who handles trials and arrests, forming a perfect closed loop, it's no wonder Nilou was afraid.
Paimon, Lumine, and Dehya quickly explained to Nilou, clarifying the misunderstanding. Upon learning that the two were not there to disrupt the farewell dinner, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Nilou: "Are you gathered together to discuss something? Your serious expressions make it seem like you're going to do something mischievous together, ahaha, how interesting."
Alhaitham: "Perfect timing, Miss Nilou, are you interested in joining us?"
Alhaitham's direct question made Nilou, who had just been joking, immediately stop smiling and ask cautiously, "Eh? Join? Are you inviting me to discuss something important?"
Alhaitham: "Yes, extremely important, Miss Nilou, do you have any free time in your performance schedule recently?"
Nilou was a little surprised: "Eh? Are you really inviting me? Performance schedule, Sir Scribe, you haven't forgotten about the Art Ban, have you? I heard that law was personally drafted by you... The reason we're having this farewell dinner is because of this Art Ban..."
Nilou's words immediately silenced Alhaitham, and even the others cast him strange glances.
Alhaitham cleared his throat and said, "In that case, for Miss Nilou to be able to continue performing, you should definitely join us, because what we are going to do is overthrow the Akademiya sages and rescue Lesser Lord Kusanali."
Nilou:???
Next, Alhaitham informed Nilou of the arrangements for the Sabzeruz Festival and openly told her about the dangers of the matter, allowing Nilou to make her own choice.
But even before Alhaitham finished speaking, Nilou agreed very decisively, with a speed of change that somewhat surprised Alhaitham.
Nilou: "Mr. Alhaitham, please say no more. I am willing to join. Your plan is simply the boldest and most exhilarating plan I have ever heard."
Alhaitham reminded her, "Miss Nilou, what you are about to do may carry some risks. If there is even a slight deviation, you might be arrested by the Guards. Have you considered this carefully?"
Nilou: "To be honest, I am a little scared, but for Lady Lesser Lord Kusanali, for myself, and to fulfill my promise with the Regent, I am willing to try. If my strength can help you all, that would be wonderful."
Upon hearing Nilou's last words, everyone's expressions immediately changed. Alhaitham quickly pressed, "Miss Nilou, who did you just mention you made a promise with?"
Nilou: "The Regent!"
Nilou began to explain her agreement with the Regent, but upon hearing her explanation, Alhaitham suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
He glanced around at the members gathered together now, and suddenly thought of a crucial factor he had always overlooked: what role the Inazuma Regent was secretly playing in this incident!
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