The Branded Female Fencer

"If you're thinking about this city first, I'd like to ask you what's your top priority."

"Survival of this city. And as far as I can, stay in its present form."

"More specifically?

"The rights of this city and our rights will remain the same."

Several nodded at Corsens' statement. Seeing where there is no objection, it appears that an agreement has been reached in that direction, roughly.

Alphilis was also convinced.

"Then it's easy. You should hire us under this council."

"Hey, Alfi -"

"Will you shut up for a second, Line?"

Alphilis pushed the line and kept the conversation going. No one spoke extra words and listened to Alphilis' next words and actions.

Alphilis had carefully chosen words. Right now, it's exactly what I'm being ordained. If we negotiate the wrong way, we will never gain their credibility again. Alphilis also felt nervous inside about making a sweep on the cliff, but his inside tried not to even let it out on the yawn.

"- Like I said, we're connected to Arnelia. That means we can have direct discussions with the upper ecclesiastical levels as a group against black magicians. Besides, I had financial assistance at the time of the formation of the regiment, but there is also a prospect of repayment with regard to it. Of course, I'm going to be independent someday. Then I'm thinking about leaving Arnelia."

"I mean, you want to say it's not Arnelia's move?

"Of course. That's why I went out of my way to look after the pilgrimage. Ultimately, I want to be on par with Arnelia"

"Phew, phew."

Gutzen blew it out unexpectedly, and some followed it. I wondered what the alphilis was about, but the irreplaceable Gutzen was urging the alphilis.

"Hehe, I'm sorry. Go on."

"- In other words, securing the independence of this city will require neither Romansland nor Arnelia to be granted. On the other hand, I'm working with Arnelia, and I'm dealing with Romansland behind the scenes, too. Extend the negotiations to the threshold and figure out how to win. You're gonna need a way to do that."

"It is easy to say, and difficult to do. I don't know how to get it. As a way to do that, you want me to hire you? The rationale for this is"

"It's easy. My connections."

Everyone in Congress glanced at the words of Alphilis. Each would have had various meanings, such as confusion, interest, but Alphilis was even more convoluted.

"I can see my face in the royalty of Romansland and in the upper management of Arnelia. I'll put you both on the final negotiating table. That's not all. Among the mercenary regiments on the continent, it ensures a considerably superior force of war. If you hire me, you'll be a deterrent to both."

"I see. Because you did say it worked pretty well in the battle of the earlier clients. I'm selling my name, and can't I destroy you both?"

"That sort of thing. The fact that the name is sold also means that it is secretly difficult to erase"

"I want to hear one thing. I told the royalty of Romansland I knew him, but who's that?

"Second Duchess, Anneclose."

"Anneclose or... I see, for Romansland, I hear he's a flexible character, and he also has a pretty good say in it. It's not an elephant."

"Hmm - maybe it's a valid hand. I agree with your suggestion, but what about the others?

"I agree with you."

Surprisingly, Gutzen agreed as soon as possible. Some people round their eyes.

"Lord Gutzen, with what breeze? You're the one who hates women."

"Non doesn't mean he doesn't like women at all. What I don't like is someone who pushes the very fact of being a woman forward and uses it as a weapon, or who claims that it's not convenient for her. First of all, I liked this girl's guts. Whether or not you leave the whole bargaining power to your peers, I think it's a choice that's going to be useful enough to protect this city."

"Hmm, I didn't expect the Lord to say that much... shall we adopt a verdict at the moment?

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, please give us your opinions at this time."

Then surprisingly, my hand rose when I agreed. In favour 4, with 5 reservations. And...

"I disagree."

"Miss Lilliam?

Only Liliam had offered to disagree. Naturally speaking, they have thoughts that just don't flow into the field air.

the oldest man - Phildon asked.

"Liliam, what's that heart?

"Let's say we hire her. But that could lead to both Arnelia and Romansland leaving the negotiations to her. I think it's very dangerous. Besides, does it really have enough strength to be deterrent? Rumors and more, many have tails on them. Because I only believe what I see with my eyes."

"I see, it makes sense. So what exactly?

"Let's play a game"

Liliam's offer made a scene. But Liliam said away without hesitation.

"It's a five-to-five stand-up match. You're bringing the best to the escort, aren't you? The man behind you is going to be quite skilled. If you don't show your strength, I'm not convinced you're the one who's keeping the city's security."

"If I take three, does that mean I win?

"I don't care if it's not three bottles, if I'm convinced. It's just that I can't leave it to the mouth alone."

"Fine. Take it. I'll stand."

To Alpha Reese's immediate response, Lilliam was smiling.

Continued