Just as Smelian had thought, Graces's side had long known about Cecil's arrival. The reason they hadn't stopped him was to test him.
After all, Cecil's identity was a known factor. They were all Lu Xia's companions, but Cecil also belonged to the Imperial Family. Graces was unsure how Cecil would choose to act once their identities were exposed.
Therefore, it was best to probe Cecil's perception and thoughts on the Rebel Army beforehand.
Now, Cecil had firmly taken Lu Xia's side and chosen to join them, which was undoubtedly excellent news.
As for Cecil, his heart was not nearly as calm as he appeared on the surface. He never would have imagined that the commander of the Rebel Army was none other than Graces.
'Then Graces's disappearance wasn't a coincidence, but an inevitability. And everything they're doing is being hidden from Lu Xia.'
