With the communication fully restored, the current state within the federation gradually became clear. Using this information, Ranel gathered trustworthy individuals to discuss their future actions. For some reason, I was also invited to the meeting.

“It appears that the coup d’état is not being led by a particular nation within the federation, but rather by a select group of high-ranking individuals,” Jean analyzed the situation and reached this conclusion.

“Isn’t it too organized for just a personal agenda?” I asked, sensing that Jean knew something more.

“Of course, even if individuals are the ones taking action, there’s a large organization backing them,” he replied knowingly.

“What kind of organization could have the audacity to do something like this against a major nation?”

“This organization isn’t just targeting a major nation—they’re trying to do something on a global scale. Until now, they’ve been working in the shadows, but it seems they’ve grown fond of the spotlight and have crawled out of the darkness.”

“Are you talking about that society we discussed before…?” Amuria recalled something, and Jean responded with a serious expression.

“There’s no concrete evidence, but I believe that the Society Rafishal is behind the current turmoil across the continent.”

Although he said there was no solid proof, Jean wouldn’t think that without a significant level of certainty.

“This is the first I’ve heard of the Society Rafishal. What kind of organization are they?” Ranel, being a head of state, seemed intrigued by the unfamiliar term and asked.

“The Society Rafishal has another name. It’s one you’re quite familiar with, Ranel.”

“Another name?”

“Yes, the Society Rafishal’s public face is the large organization with influence across the continent—the Raddle Company.”

“What! Is that true!? The Raddle Company is known as a profit-driven organization with a capitalist ideology. Would such a group engage in a coup that would disrupt the economy!?”

“No, I don’t have proof. But I am convinced. When you connect various facts, it’s the only possible conclusion.”

“I see, if you say so, Jean, then it must be true. Understood. If the Raddle Company is indeed engaging in activities that threaten the world’s order, as President of the Amuria Federation, I vow to fight against this force with all my strength.”

Ranel made this powerful declaration without concealing her firm resolve.

“The forces fighting against the swordsmanship instructors and Rinne Carlo are likely also manipulated by the Society Rafishal. If they’re operating so broadly, evidence is bound to surface. Once we obtain that, we can expose them to the world and corner them.”

Without concrete evidence, shouting wild claims to the world won’t make anyone believe us. For now, we’ll just have to painstakingly gather evidence piece by piece to counter them.