When I thought about Dario's candidature there was only one but big stop factor for me: Valdana — is neutral planet. Is it so easy for an Alliance officer to arrive on the planet that is not yet become a part of the Alliance?
Actually that was the reason why Victorica wanted to join the Alliance — this made it possible to act in a single diplomatic field. Before the pact, appearing of an Allience ship in Valdanian space can be regarded as an invasion, just like as it would be a Neo-Terran ship.
Such a move from «agent Nao» could arouse suspicion not just among the Valdanians, but also among Alliance. In this case, Dalisso will need a plausible legend for his authorities.
(+) of Dario Dalisso theory
— He has a gyaru fetish.
— He is the heir of the new corruption technology inventor and perfectly knows how to use it.
— He could bring surveillance (a cute female agent of the Alliance's intelligence service). A new potential slave, Yay!
(-) of Dario Dalisso theory
— His arrival can become a diplomatic scandal.
— This move can destroy his undercover.
— He could bring surveillance (absolutely not cute male agent of the Alliance's intelligence service, capable of neutralizing a person in 1000 different ways).
After reading your thoughts, I came to the conclusion that such a development of events is possible, but difficult to implement. In any case this would be also an interesting twist.
I also wanted to share my thought process, why I'm thinking about candidature of viscount Rundstedt.
— He is Valdanian — no diplomatic scandal, just an inner politics.
— He occupies a high position in society. In the case of removal of the ruler he is one of the most likely candidates for the throne.
— He follows a political course of the previous ruler — Victorica's elder brother, which means a rapprochement with the Neo-Terran Empire.
— He was involved in Fritz's secret affairs. Actually, Samira already threatened Villers that his candidature is replaceble by rebellious aristocrats.
—Tjord mentioned «More screen time for your favourite characters, like viscount Rundstedt and captain Titus».
— Rundstedt has associates, money, lands and real property for keeping and maintenance of the secret Neo-Terran techologies.
Actually Rundstedt theory also has one, but very big minus — he is very narrow-minded person. He is absolutely incapable of thinking through long-term plans and assessing the consequences. Mind games are definitely not about him.
This moneybag will sure need a mentor, or intelligent partner. Some strategist accustomed to surviving by the light of his own mind. General Titus maybe?
I also thought about the specifics of corruption in alternative route. Previously Tjord experimented with different types of body modifications. Used different themes. And you know what comes to mind, when I see viscount Rundstedt?
Evil corrupted gyaru-maids! They can occupy any position in society, but inside the viscount's manor they becomes nothing more, but sex crazed slaves ready to fulfill any wishes of their master!
Your own manor, full of the finest women of Valdana. Would you like to see queen Victorica and others in such a form? Me for sure.