Raphael's solemn voice echoed through the telepathic link.
'Sir, these two arrived on Hurst World three years ago. Half of the Interstellar Pirates down there have received their covert funding. What's more, they've also secretly cultivated a Cult in the Lower City District...'
At this point in his explanation,
the memories of the deformed Cultists that had overrun the Verne Lower City District flooded back like a nightmare. Even after more than a decade, the thought of them still filled him with anger and unease.
'The Trick Witch's Spiritual Energy signal was an order for them to incite a rebellion in the Lower City District. Like the Interstellar Pirates, Kles's true goal isn't to plunder the Capet Dynasty's commercial territories. He's using this as an opportunity to stifle the Administrative Region's economic growth and halt the progress of the Vengeful Angels project.
And...'
Raphael turned to look at Reinhardt beside him and took a deep breath.
