Don't confiscate my identity as a human race-Chapter 1349 - 834: Lanci and the Bond with the Wolf Clan_3

The fact that they dared to approach Violet clearly indicates an intention to recruit her; it's highly likely they've already revealed their Silvermoon Reform Association affiliation to her.

Violet refrained from making things explicit—owing to her position, she couldn't risk being explicit. Otherwise, she'd leave evidence of sheltering members of the Silvermoon Reform Association.

"Are you a member of the Silvermoon Reform Association? Or did you ask me previously to hand over anyone we locate from the Association to you because you actually wanted to protect them?"

Lanci cut straight to the point, questioning Violet.

Reflecting on his first meeting with Violet, Lanci recalled how she'd emphasized handing over any Silvermoon Reform Association members to her. Now, based on Red Falcon Nicola's logic, this might not have been driven by deep animosity toward the Association but rather as a protective measure.

If Violet turned out to be an ally, many problems could be resolved.

Currently, there were still three people whose identities remained unclear.

Based on the most prominent clues from intelligence, Number Four is someone who didn't return to Brilda a month ago, Number Eight is someone who avoids talking about Professor Landry with deliberate silence, and Number Nine is someone who can provide most pieces of intelligence for enough money. All three of them are acquainted with Alexia, the Third Princess.

This former individual who once revealed their cards to Violet evidently trusts her greatly, to the point of staking their life on it.

To begin with, Violet couldn't be Number Four, given that she was at Saint Kray Temple meeting Lanci when he arrived in Brilda a month ago.

That leaves either Number Eight or Number Nine.

However.

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"I'm not, but I won't deny that I would protect them."

She didn't refuse to answer Professor Landry's inquiry.

In some ways, Professor Landry had already revealed more in the process of asking his question.

"I see... not you."

Lanci muttered, stroking the gray cat in his arms.

Talia the cat remained motionless, a sign that Violet was still telling the truth.

So where could Numbers Four, Eight, and Nine be hiding?

The good news he'd almost grasped slipped away, leaving a hollow sense of disappointment. The sole relief was that he hadn't gambled and lost; Violet's attitude leaned toward favoring them, meaning negotiation was possible.

"Professor Landry, are you part of the Silvermoon Reform Association? Do you also possess a Sacred-grade Communication Magic Card?"

Violet posed an unhurried question back to Lanci.

Having let the professor ask so many questions, it was now her turn to ask a few.

"It's difficult for me to answer that, but you can speculate."

Lanci responded using the rhetorical tactics he often employed as a leader.

"Understood."

Violet comprehended instantly.

If there's no outright denial, then it's essentially an implied admission.

"That person who told you something similar before—who was it?"

Lanci continued questioning.

"Of course, I can't tell you. But you can infer."

Violet smiled lightly, replying in the exact same rhetorical fashion.

If Professor Landry wasn't truly a trustworthy member of the Silvermoon Reform Association, then directly affirming the Association member's information to him would jeopardize Princess Alexia and her allies.

Furthermore, Violet understood the Association's core principle: it operated as an alliance where members mutually safeguarded privacy.

This ensured that even if one member were killed, it wouldn't endanger all other members.

"Ah, a leader, through and through."

Lanci remarked helplessly.

He could imagine that Princess Alexia had once tried hard to recruit Violet, yet due to the lack of longstanding familiarity between the two, she failed to bring Violet into the alliance before Alexia herself fell under duress.

Alliance-building is inherently delicate—requiring prolonged understanding and effort. If pursued with reckless aggression, it could instead endanger all allies.

Violet's current stance couldn't be described as complete trust; she maintained her distance and focused on drawing clear boundaries. At best, she wouldn't harm them.

"Since you've approached me again, even at the risk of discussing all this, does that mean the situation has become urgent? Or are you all about to take action?"

Violet, informed by the Empire's intelligence department, knew that the Silvermoon Reform Association had been lying low in Brilda recently.

This suggested they were either planning to go underground for a period to avoid scrutiny or gearing up for their final revolutionary move.

Landry's movements indicated that the latter was more likely.

"Headmaster Violet, since you're willing to protect the Silvermoon Reform Association, could you help us confront the Blood Clan? They are not only our ultimate target for elimination but also the greatest threat to the Empire at present. You're well aware—from ancient legends—that the Blood Clan and the Wolf Clan are natural enemies. This is well-documented, and someday they will inevitably seek to destroy you as their nemesis as well."

Lanci bowed sincerely to Violet and pleaded.

At this point, every conceivable effort to increase their chances warranted lowering his pride to strive for aid.

"Could you elaborate on the situation as you understand it?"

Violet didn't agree to his request nor did she immediately reject it but instead inquired further.

"The root cause of Cerryti Empire's turmoil is the Blood Clan. Of course, it's possible that the Empire itself has some reckless, power-hungry individuals. The Blood Clan has subdued the anti-war faction, inadvertently aligning with the War Party's interests. Currently, it appears the Empire possesses extraordinary wartime cohesion... If my prediction is correct, the Blood Clan will inevitably eliminate the uncontrollable War Party through their underhanded schemes, while the War Party in turn will sooner or later find a way to settle scores with the Blood Clan."