Upon hearing Katsuragi Reimi's words, Viscount Will and Baron Boren couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh…"

Katsuragi Reimi quickly noticed. "It seems like you two are familiar, no, you know that person."

In response, Viscount Will just waved his hand. "No, actually…"

His answer seemed somewhat hesitant.

Just then, a series of explosions rang out. The entire building began to shake violently, as if an earthquake had struck, causing the ground to continuously tremble.

The people, who had quieted down after being rescued, once again fell into panic due to this sudden explosion.

"An explosion? What's going on? Could it be a suicide bombing by the culprit? No, the culprits should have all been apprehended by now," Viscount Will deduced based on the situation.

Katsuragi Reimi tightened her gaze and spoke in an unusually calm tone. "No, not all the culprits have been caught."

"What? Who else is there?"

"That would be the mastermind, the mastermind."

Reminded by this, Viscount Will also remembered. "So, this explosion, could it be?"

"Yeah, that's right. I reckon the culprits saw that this place was already compromised, so they decided to blow it up to tie up loose ends, especially since most of us are inside here."

As she spoke, another explosion rang out.

"But don't they still have their accomplices here? Even though they failed, wouldn't they care about them?" Viscount Will asked.

To this, Katsuragi Reimi sneered. "Accomplices? That's not quite accurate. In the end, it's just a relationship of use and being used. They can easily discard them when they are no longer useful, isn't that to be expected? Not to mention, this way, they can cause us significant losses and, by the way, provide a good advertisement for 'Imperial Liberation Performance,' mainly targeting the esteemed young Emperor you mentioned."

"Ugh, to think they would do such a thing," Viscount Will angrily gritted his teeth.

Responding in the same calm manner as before, Katsuragi Reimi said, "Instead of getting angry, wouldn't it be better to evacuate the people here? Don't you think so?"

After hearing this, Viscount Will sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."

Following that, he shouted loudly at the panicked crowd, "Everyone, please evacuate in an orderly manner. I and others will stay until the end."

"What? Viscount Will, you're going to stay here?" Baron Boren asked in astonishment.

"Yes."

"How could you? I can handle things here…"

Before he could finish, he was cut off.

"Baron Boren!" Viscount Will suddenly added emphasis to his voice. "Don't forget we are nobles. As nobles, we have a duty to protect ordinary citizens."

"Even so…"

"Don't forget, if I were to leave first, it would only further align with the intentions of that instigator."

Giving the other party a good excuse would ultimately only harm His Majesty the Saint, so even if it's for His Majesty the Saint, I cannot leave."

After a moment of silence, Baron Boron also made his decision.

"Got it. Well then, I will stay as well."

"Mm."

Viscount Will responded with a slightly relieved tone.