I love Lanoste. He is really messing with everyone, especially the tower, but he does a damn good job!
It is a genius plot to check-mate the tower legally with this fusion of the two organizations. No one would doubt that they are able to keep the BM in check with Shic on board and royalty behind them so they can demand his return and protect him. I think Rood might not be that happy that he and Shic are now brothers in arms of the same organization but as long as it saves him, he will kiss Kiel's feet for this idea - or hit him hard, which would be more like Rood. ;)
Poor Rood. Not only treated like a freaking pet, but even asked about stuff he has no recollection about. Meredith will probably tell him a lot about stuff he has forgotten. Including his true relation to Kiel, which was so carefully hidden. I can already imagine Meredith's face when he notices that Rood really can't remember. His naive childlike surprised face is really creepy, especially knowing how old this guy must be. For Rood it will throw him in even more doubts since all the life he remembers will be called into question by revealing this lie. I am curious how Kiel explained the matter to Rood and what Rood thinks is the relation between him and Kiel. Is he oficially his surrogate father or where does Rood think he comes from? But now he will learn that not only the demons and the tower are keeping secrets from him, he will also learn how big the thing is, Kiel kept secret. Not easy to stomach, I guess. And Kiel will regret it when they meet again... *evil grin*