human
Vincent:  “It would certainly be difficult to fathom if my head were their only objective. But what if one added the situation you all now find yourselves in to the calculations? Then their true goal begins to become clear.”
gpt
Vincent:  “Our situation…?”
human
Julius:  Julius fell silent for a moment. Then he pulled his lovely eyebrows into a frown as his thoughts struck upon an outrageous possibility. He met the emperor’s eyes with his own. “Your Majesty, are you suggesting that your enemies want to start a war between Volakia and Lugunica?”
gpt
Vincent:  “It would be the sort of accomplishment that would make one appear worthy of the throne. A hasty notion, perhaps, but a potentially effective one with Lugunica bereft of the Dragon’s protection. There have been no small number of those advocating an attack on the kingdom the moment its covenant with the Dragon became anything less than certain.”
human
Julius:  Julius gritted his teeth at the emperor’s words.
gpt
Vincent:  “If those responsible make Balleroy’s death look like your doing, and if they manage to eliminate me as well, then war becomes inevitable. It doesn’t appear the Divine Generals are involved yet, but we must imagine these betrayers will assume we would figure out this much. It would appear the three of you are bound to commit your lives to the protection of the imperial personage.”
human
Ferris:  “What a nasty smile…” Despite the clear and present threat to his life, Vincent had grinned as if he were in high spirits. Julius didn’t bother to reprimand Ferris for his sour whisper.
gpt
Julius:  Indeed, he himself felt like exclaiming that this was akin to some cruel joke.
human
Vincent:  “If all this is true, though, then Master Balleroy was targeted as a catalyst to start this war. Surely, anyone could have served the same purpose?”
gpt
Vincent:  “Yes, if they were of the appropriate station. One of the Nine Divine Generals—a man who could stand on his own feet while not holding much influence, either. A perfect target, unfortunately for him.”
human
Julius:  “I… I see.” Julius said, looking at the ground, discouraged.