After all, whether or not Priscilla truly sensed a crisis, she herself did not need to take any action.

Ultimately, this matter will be handled by Viktor.

In this light, Priscilla's so-called sense of crisis seems to be nothing more than a trivial farce.

But Victor then revealed another crucial piece of information, which finally made Michaela fully understand and accept the plan.

"Don't forget, we still have Gwen."

Gwen's sense of justice is enough to distinguish truth from falsehood.

If Michaela's words can instill a sense of crisis in Priscilla and prevent Gwen from leaving the manor, then...

Gwen will likely believe Priscilla's words.

Because she could see that Priscilla was serious.

If Viktor had spoken directly, Priscilla's attitude toward the matter might have been very different.

Trying to dissuade Gwen in the same way would likely be difficult.

It's more likely that Gwen will realize something is amiss and understand that this is actually Victor's intention.

This makes it impossible for Gwen to stay in the territory.

She came to this kingdom in the first place in search of Victor.

She will likely realize that it was all a lie, a lie that Victor wanted Priscilla to weave.

"My goal is to use Gwen as bait to lure cultists, but I must never let her personally go to the battlefield and become the sword to kill them."

Victor wanted to maintain a delicate balance, both thwarting the cultists' plans and preventing the goddess power hidden within Gwen from being awakened.

"But... what if Gwen doesn't listen to advice and insists on coming to you?"

After hearing Viktor's plan, Michaela raised a reasonable question, but Viktor simply shook his head slightly.

"Won't."

She wanted to press Viktor for more information about his confidence, but the next moment, she heard him say calmly and confidently:

"Without knowing exactly where I am, Gwen learns that Shulburn is about to be in 'danger'."

"Her primary task will never be to eliminate evil."

Viktor's tone was calm, as if he had foreseen the course of events and that all the variables were under his control.

"Instead, it's about protecting 'Leah Clavner'."