But if news of the Chaos Sect openly operating in Marinburg spreads, the Empire will have another excuse to interfere in Marinburg's internal affairs.
This Chaos Sect incident was discovered by the Imperial Grand Alchemist, who has no reason not to report it to the Emperor.
Tobias wanted to argue that no one knew what was inside the Deep Mine District; the Dwarven tunnels could reach a thousand meters underground, and no one knew what was hidden in those tunnels. He wasn't about to send an army to their deaths.
However, looking at the unfriendly gazes of the members of the Upper House, Tobias had no choice but to admit his mistake: "It was my oversight, please forgive me, I am willing to take responsibility for this matter."
