I Was Mistaken as a Great War Commander

Underground Weaving Factory

Pallentia Branch, Allied Nations

“So, in the end, instead of dealing a blow to Daniel Steiner, we actually elevated his status?”

Seated in the office chair, Branch Director Theobald spoke with evident displeasure.

Before him, the informant, Platt, lowered his head.

“If you look at the results, yes.”

Theobald let out a low sigh at Platt’s response.

They had believed that supporting the nobility’s efforts to politically isolate Daniel Steiner would be successful, yet the outcome had been disastrous.

‘Beyond disastrous…’

A public opinion favorable to Daniel Steiner had formed, making the situation even more difficult.

‘If this continues, Count Kaledra’s fears might come true—Daniel Steiner could seize control of the Empire.’

With their most formidable opponent, Emperor Bertham, now too old to govern effectively, the biggest variable for the Allied Nations was not the next emperor, Princess Selvia, but Daniel Steiner.

From his intervention in Eldresia’s affairs to his continuous disruption of Allied strategies, Daniel Steiner had persistently thwarted their plans.

‘…He must be eliminated before he gains even more power.’

If they failed to act, there was no telling what kind of damage Daniel Steiner could inflict upon the Allied Nations.

Just from the way he turned the nobility’s attacks to his advantage, it was clear—Daniel Steiner was more meticulous and unpredictable than they had anticipated.

Now, it was easy to understand why Count Kaledra had been willing to abandon their connection to the neutral state of Belanos just to eliminate Daniel Steiner.

“There’s no other choice.”

Pallentia Branch, located in the very heart of the Empire’s capital, had always operated under the principle of utmost secrecy. But now was the time to act.