89 Fifty-five Tales: Negotiations

"Gu, Ki, you...... Huh!

Road Lieten, with his blade poked at him, leaks a groan.

"Stop it, Too Eight!

"That's this dialogue, Chris"

As Chris yelled, the Bureau soldiers tried to surround me.

Speak to Chris as you only hold back the movement with your gaze.

"Keep the soldiers away. I just want to negotiate."

You understood that this one was serious, and Chris drowned a cold sweat.

"... do as you're told"

Soldiers who were deploying retreat according to Chris' orders.

Road Lieten, who could no longer count on help, screamed in a hurry.

"Ko, there's no room for negotiation! You seem to want to keep me alive, but after all this time, you're gonna die on your own! It's you who's at a disadvantage!

"Before Mize dies, I'll kill you"

Simply told, Road Lieten's face faded blue.

Then, even against Chris, the other enemy, he stabs the nail.

"Chris. It would also be inconvenient for the Bureau to be killed a king of another country, not to mention a former breeder. Now we can still rub it off, but if the body goes up, we can't delude it."

"... I didn't expect the dog to bite my hand."

"He's a former (...) dog. Besides, that would be the one who cornered us so far.... if you don't want this man's neck ripped off, keep him company."

Negotiations shall be conducted only with Road Lieten.

Unfortunately, I don't have the material to negotiate with Chris. Hence she seals the movement with threats (...).

"What this one demands is Mize's safety. In consideration..."

One beat, and I told them in a strong tone so that everyone in this room could hear me.

"- Teach the herd of spiritual grass exa"

"Become!?

Road Lieten leaks a startling voice.

"You know Exa, right? It is a medicinal herb used as a raw material for the Ecstasy Elixir. Sell it and it will be huge gold. That's how easy it must be to recover from the war."

"Then, stupid! I thought you'd believe that."

- You don't seem to be able to read the situation.

Gently slide the blade attached to the Road Lieten's neck.

"This is literally a life-threatening negotiation. Negotiation breakdown means each other's deaths."

"Gu... no...!

Road Lieten did not shed tears, but was shaking his whole body in terror, and Pierce, as king, had already disappeared somewhere. From that wrinkled carved face, I once had the impression of being ambitious, but now I am wretched and distorted.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I do. This is a negotiation between your life and the life of a nation on a scale."

That time. Chris told him calmly.

"Duh, what do you mean...?

"The herd of spiritual grass exa...... if you had such bargaining material from the beginning, 28 would not have escaped in the first place. This means that 28 will have discovered this herd of land while on the run. … even if you don't bother to tell me on this occasion, if you look at the 28 trends so far, you will quickly see where the herd land is"

"So what are you trying to say?

"Even if this negotiation breaks down, the Spiritual Grass Exercise is available. The same goes for His Royal Highness's body."

In short, even if I die here, I can find out where the herds and bodies are.

But the fact that this negotiation is broken and I'm going to die...

"Don't be ridiculous! If I did that, I'd be dead!

"Yeah, so I don't have a decision to make. But if Your Majesty gives priority to the peace of the country over his own life… there is no need to get into this negotiation"

Apart from Road Lieten and Chris, there are numerous soldiers on this occasion who will be witnesses.

If I unilaterally kill Rhode Lieten, it could be a Bureau liability issue, but not if Rhode Lieten himself gives his neck. In fact, if that happens, the Bureau will be able to absolve itself of responsibility by the testimony of the soldiers.

But - to that extent, I predict.

"It's no use. Bombs are planted in the flock. If the negotiation breaks down, after killing this man, detonate it"

"Shit... we're almost ready."

'Cause that's how they educated me.

I grew up well because of you.

Chris looks down. I've heard somewhere that the biggest filial piety for a child is to exceed their parents... but the Bureau didn't seem to ask for it that far.

Well - now Road Lieten has a big father-in-law.

The herd of spiritual grass exa would greatly benefit the kingdom of Arkedia.

So I inevitably rode (...) the negotiations (...). Now that's how I excuse myself, Road Lieten can prioritize his own life over his own.

"Yes, for once, will you give me time to talk to the others...?

I sigh when I look into the eyes of the mesmerizing Rhodleiten.

Should I say it's a pleasure? Looks like we're still looking for a convenient sidewalk through this period.

"I didn't tell you, but I've decided to close the negotiations with you in five minutes. One minute left."

"Hih!?

One minute left. That could be my life expectancy.

Raising a blade on his neck muscle, he said, Rhodleiten leaked his frightened voice.

Mize is cut off from tools, and when you have to, you cut it off relentlessly - they don't when it's your life. I feel slightly angry, even though I use that timid personality to hold negotiations.

For a long time, I'm a sweet person.

The quiet time passes.

I heard someone spit.

"... ok"

Counting the time in my head, I uttered the kind of voice that Road Lieten squeezed out.

"Say it out loud, in a voice that can be heard by everyone present here"

"Okay! Negotiations are in place!

As he abandoned himself, Rhodleiten exclaimed.

"If we start to rebel the covenant, we leak the location of the flock to every country.... Around the Republic, you'll be glad to attack."

"I won't renege on the contract! So, get off me!

The tone is strong, but its expression is already stained with the colour of defeat.

At least Chris will understand. Nothing. Even if I hadn't stuck the blade to my neck, I could drop Road Lieten's neck the next moment. I'm just daring to do that to make the situation easier to understand.

Release the blade from Lord Lieten's neck and look at Chris.

"Chris, create a contract as a witness. And escort me out of this building."

"... Yep"

I really just want to wait for the contract to be completed on this occasion, but I'm worried about Mize.

All you have to do is get her to a safe place and then work on the contract.

"Thank you for your help."

Tell that to Road Lieten, who sits down in the ground, and I'm out of the dungeon with Chris.

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Two soldiers lead the way, then me and Chris walk on back.

Did you already know the upside of the matter, you didn't hear the soldiers rushing, and there was so much silence that your ears ached forever.

"Don, I pulled it."

Chris squeaks next door.

"Blackmailing kings of other countries... it's no surprise there's a war going on, is it?

"Originally, that king decided to assassinate Mize to avoid war. There will be no war."

Using spiritual grass, the Arkedia kingdom can restore the national power it drained in the Great War. However, it is necessary to protect the non-interference with Mize. Road Lieten will have to successfully persuade the First and Second Princes, both factions, from now on.

"Chris."

"What? - Hiya!?

He fell ill and put his head on Chris' shoulder.

"Tough on boulders...... lend me your shoulders"

"Tell me first."

I should have reacted similarly from what I said earlier anyway.

"Hey... can I really finish you off on this occasion? That way we can sell favors to the Arkedia kingdom."

"You wouldn't do that"

Chris turned his eyes round to me.

"Earlier negotiations were ideal for the Bureau.... Mize will continue to spend time in the Kingdom of Terraria. In other words, in this negotiation, the Kingdom of Arkedia acquired the herd of the Ganoderma exa, but it is no exaggeration to say that the Kingdom of Terraria has obtained the Path of the Wisdom".

Besides, I know where that flock is, and I'm a person on the side of the Kingdom of Terraria.

There are no further conditions for the Bureau.

Chris listened to me like that... and I cramped my cheeks.

"What, that face?"

"It's the look of fear and amazement.... you were also calculating our profits in that situation"

"I'm not willing to turn the station against the enemy. It's a nasty organization."

"Which mouth says it. You've been scattered and raging around.... 02's been crying because of you."

I don't care about that.

Thank you for not dying.

"It is urgent to draw up a contract. I'm not stupid over there, and I won't be able to see the danger of The Way of Wisdom crossing into another country any time soon. I'll make a paper before I can get my ass on it."

"Early please. If you take your time badly, they're going to attack you again."

"Right.... By the way, if you'll allow His Royal Highness's political use, I can officially escort you out of my house."

"Not necessary. I'll protect Mize. At least not while I'm at school."

With that said, Chris sighed small.

When you go outside the building, the soft sun illuminates your face. I barely suppressed where all sorts of desires seeped out, like wanting to take a bath or sleep like mud.

"That's enough escorts."

Chris and I broke up, and I turned to the back of the building.

"Hey, where are you going?

"No push.... Oh man who is sweet to himself, you have to learn to look him in the eye once it hurts"

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After the negotiations were concluded, Rhodleiten returned to the ground from the dungeon immediately, at the same time restoring calm.

"Your Majesty... are you all right?

"Does this look safe to you?

Gently stroke the neck muscles, says Rhodleiten.

There was a scratch put on Tuate there. A thin scar to the extent of cutting a piece of skin, but too great for the wounds the king of the kingdom would suffer.

"But the herd of spiritual grass exa... after all, I can't believe it"

"No... it's not an impossible story"

At the center of the large room, Rhodleiten, who laid down on a fancy chair, calmly explained to his men.

"The Way of Wisdom." That power transcends our understanding. If you discover the herd of spiritual grass by the Path of Wisdom, you can be convinced. "

As he regretted his earlier lapse, Rhodleiten covered his face with his right palm.

"It's only if it does - you can't leave that power alone. After all, the Way of Wisdom can call for war."

Revealing his determination, Rhodleiten tells.

"After removing the bomb planted in the flock... assassinate that man, 28"

"... Ah, assassination, is it?

"Twenty-eight is a disaster per se for our country. It looks like the collar of the Kingdom of Terraria is not working.... kill me before I get any more extra help."

Twenty-eight seemed to be that much of a threat to Road Lieten.

Fortunately, it hasn't been made public yet, but 28 is the person who stuck a blade in the neck of Road Lieten. If we let them get away with this, it will also involve the face of the country and the army.

"If you can restore national power with spiritual grass, you may not even have to kill me. … and then again will the Way of Wisdom be in your hands?"

That guy named 28 is what he's brought in a stupid deal too, Laudreiten scoffs.

Both the Spiritual Grass and the Way of Wisdom should be available to the Kingdom of Arkedia.

Perhaps the contents of this contract will be that the Kingdom of Terraria, which knows where the herds are located, instead of communicating the details to the Kingdom of Arkedia, has asked us to guarantee the safety of Mize, who is currently attending the school of the Kingdom of Terraria.

Knowing where the herd lands are, the Kingdom of Terraria will leak the whereabouts of the herd lands to the surrounding countries as soon as the Arkedia kingdom rebels the contract. But the Kingdom of Arkedia can also come to war with the Kingdom of Terraria if it turns the economy moistened by spiritual grass into a military force. Considering the risk, the Kingdom of Terraria should butt in.

"Heh, Your Majesty. I'm afraid so. That man...... many of his men have already been sacrificed as a result of his attempted assassination of 28. So much so that the Second Prince's mercenary regiment, the Red Dragon Fang, will also be destroyed..."

"Don't be cowardly! That man stood before me in the first place, surrendering and falsehood, in a way that poked at his will! If this one isn't even alert, he won't even let that man do it!

Road Lieten makes his face bright red and exasperates.

The next moment - next to that bright red face, I heard a baton.

"Heh...?

Soldiers in the room panic, along with the broken sound of the windowsill.

Right next to Road Lieten's face. There was a hole in the back of the chair for one bullet.

After leaking a strange voice, Road Lieten is attacked by a huge fear as soon as possible and buttocks on the ground.

- I'll kill you anytime.

From beyond the broken windowsill, I felt like I heard such a voice in the wind.

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After gently threatening my alumni 'father, I put the BF28 back on my bracelet and headed right for Mize.

From that look on the Road Lieten, I guess the contract was meant to be an immediate rebellion.

In the future, I will regularly explore trends in the Arkedia kingdom and try to snipe at Mize every time.

That man, who is sweet to himself, is of such a nature that he wants to seek further profit even if he gains.

It's fear over profit that deters you. Then I'll have to be that fear.

As I was headed between Mize and the last broken up rock, I found her falling along the way.

After I woke up, you must have rushed to look for me. That said, it seemed almost impossible to move, falling in a position not even fifty meters from the last parting rock. It is also possible that soldiers in the Arkedia kingdom would have found them if they had moved poorly. Thanks again.

Measure the pulse with your fingers on the neck muscle. No problem. Alive.

From what I can tell, he seems to be sleeping well.

He said he was formerly a princess, but now he's thickened enough to sleep in the middle of the wilderness. Perhaps those around us are not looking for that change. But Mize would be so proud of herself.

The bird that jumped out of the cage will not return to the cage again, even if it must have been muddy and dirty.

Because I found true beauty in surviving ugly rather than being fed and raised beautifully.

"Mize."

"Mm-hmm... Tweet, Mrs...?

Like I slept, like I was still dreaming, Mize calls my name.

I smile at her peaceful voice as if it wasn't meshing with what was going on around her, like when she was nagging in the classroom.

It was a dangerous, horrible, sad, and irresistible journey, but I felt the tightening wasn't so bad.

"Time to go home"