Yes, there is always a lynchpin. Our, her Noriko, is that lynchpin. Not like she made this subtle, ultimately... So there's no reason to restrict that information.

She does believe in a more... peaceful option than what Queen Suzume wants. And Noriko has the direct support of the person closest to her.

Which... can be a good or a bad thing on any given day, but it means that the situation isn't entirely hopeless.