Now back in the mansion with his composure back Senku had to plan.

Senku: Now, he won't attack me unless provoked, I need to know more, I could just poison him and play it off but the clown is the only one supporting Emilia. So he has potentially saved himself from being backstabbing. I guess I have to just play by his rules for now as our goals align for now atleast.

The maids set up the table as Roswaal comes to dine.

Roswaal: You seem raaaathhhheeerr troubled Senku kun-

Senku: Some things didn't go to plan or according to the writ, you could just say I had a vision of the future.

Roswaal's face was immediately tensed

Senku in his mind: So he does have the future in those books and since he is surprised too that means he doesn't know what he told me in the previous loops the book is definitely some semi cryptic crap

Emilia: Writ?

Senku: It's nothing!

Roswaal looked relieved to an extent after this statement

Senku in his mind: Alright! he does want it to be a secret in that case I am in a favourable position right now by not digging in too deep, I better maintain this until at least tomorrow's meeting where I can get some more info out of him.

The rest of the dinner went rather quietly with Ram noticing Roswaal get tensed by Senku's first statement. She proceeded to give Senku a murderous glance for the rest of the dinner. Once it was done he quietly walked back to his room to plan for tomorrow after about an hour or so. After the deliberation with himself- yup this will work.

Next morning as planned Senku left to visit Roswaal in his room. On one end his instincts were screaming danger on the other end his logical side knew he wouldn't attack unprovoked. What am I? An animal to run away based on instincts? Senku said with a smirk to calm himself. He finally entered the room with the gun he designed for the demonstration he was going to make.

Inside Roswaal was speaking to someone on the conversation mirror

Roswaal: Weellcooomee Senku kun can you explain me our plan

Senku: I plan something big. I won't require any funding from you for this just recognition that I am actually supporting Emilia for this Endeavour

Roswaal: And what are you actualllllyyy planning?

Senku: If support is what is required from the different landlords and nobles I have a way to obtain it, it's very simple! I will have to lay some groundwork before some meeting like that.

For the first meeting just allow me to accompany you.

Roswaal: And now for my question, What if you fail?

Senku in his mind: So he really does have no idea that I know about the gospel and whether we have had such a conversation before.

(smirks) Senku: Then I will try again and again, as many times as necessary.

The line was ambiguous and had several meanings based on how the listener interpreted it but Senku knew that the gospel must be something Roswaal holds to the highest degree both by the way he referred to it, also even if he was really a important piece to Roswaal's plan he didn't bother killing him just based on the instructions from the book. His intuition was on point as Roswaal's face sported a small smile

Roswaal: Pleaaassaanntt it is to hear that, you are given recognition as the campaign manager for Ms. Emilia's claim to the throne, Howweeeeever beware your resolve will be tested.

Senku then explained his plan to Roswaal, He replied that in 2 days all the candidates and noblemen will meet together at the capital that might be the perfect time for your plan to work. Senku agreed to this statement and thought of the best way to instil curiosity in him and catch everyone's attention.

Senku: I also want the information on the ones we can deal with under the table and the ones who have the most control they are the ones we can easily sway. I will rig the game itself getting an assurance of certain victory. Consider it god's work done with the devil's tools.

Roswaal: Those ones are usually the ones that arrive first.

"Do not disappoint me this time."

With that statement their meeting ended and Senku had to make a dealing with someone at the meeting for the funds for some of the more exorbitant projects for now he left off to see if he could finish work on his next project as he stepped out he saw a carriage near which an old man stood. Senku casually went over to have a casual conversation with him they hit it off immediately and found out a lot about him and the reason why he was here. The man's name was Willhelm van astrea and they were here as messengers. Suddenly a cat human showed up and while they were talking interrupted.

Demi-human: Nyou I used to think that Mr. Willhelm disliked to talk.

Willhelm: It's not like that, in fact I love engaging conversations.

Demi-human: Anyways it's time to leave.

They both sat in the carriage and moved on Senku waved them off and went to the workshop to make progress on his next project the craftsmen came to visit them again as they worked together again they tore down an old boiler but in the End managed to put it together testing it however would have to wait. He waved them off from the mansion entrance after which he went to the bath while he was returning to his room Rem arrived and gave him to suits of clothes. One was his wish a leather double lined tunic and a formal suit made for him by order from Lord Roswaal.

He took them both to his room and they were really well fitting. After this he left for the Forbidden library to read from the rack all the way at the back to see if he could find any info on the nobles but the books were rather old and the info on them was severely outdated at this point so he just ended up reading books related to magic. He wanted to look dauper so decided to sleep early. He went off to the lawn after dinner to test magic. Emilia was nowhere to be found as she had locked herself in her room trying to prepare for tomorrow's day. Senku tried to fire Ul goa but all that manifested was just some fire on his hands which ended up burning his skin instead he walked back to his room and bandaged his hand instead of troubling Rem. He subconsciously wanted the burns to stay as a reminder to not cross the line and provoke Roswaal unless there was a choice.

Senku slept knowing he has his work cut out for himself tomorrow as they had to leave early if he really wanted to lay any useful groundwork. Senku was pretty much physically worn down by that failed cast so he practically fainted on the bed.

AN: Sorry for the short chapter I will have to take a small break of probably a week mega chapter coming after that