Well, thats the kind of guy he is. See what I mean?

Shrugged Faris as Myynti left the room.

Yes, I do. Perfectly

Unbelievable, hes the enemy of women!

If thats how he usually is, then no wonder his neck is being targeted

Well, I sometimes feel sorry for myself for lowering my head to a guy like that, but business is business. Rather than that, forgive me for making you experience that.

Faris bowed at Inglis apologetically.

Its okay, Im here because I took the request.

But how could a bastard like him become a supervisor? Its not like there isnt any reasonable person amongst the Highlanders. After all, we know one person like that.

The Highlanders that I know are more or less like that, you know? The person you met must be one-of-a-kind.

Faris shook his head at Rafinhas question.

Though, while I said that all Highlanders are mostly the same, Lord Myynti is a guy wholl lend his ear. After all, hes the same guy who lifted the ban on Flygears and Flygear Carriers.

I see So youre saying that sleazebags have their own uses despite being a sleazebag?

Sounds about right.

But, His Highness Wayne, who claims to oppose territorial handover, seems to be very ardent regarding Flygears

Well, theres also criticism going around saying that one side is just giving lip services while the other is too focused on the profits.

You seem well informed.

You know Knights and high-ranking nobles cant openly talk about this, but having a little chit-chat with a merchant unaffiliated with the entire ordeal, like me, can be brushed off as gossiping.

Apparently, Faris was well-versed with the Kingdoms political weather.

So, the Kingdom is not consolidated at its heartis that what you want to say?

Yeah. There is a discord between His Majesty the King and His Highness Prince Wayne. Being the current Prime Minister, His Excellency Althea naturally sides with the Royal faction. As I said before, most of the pro-Prince faction members are not in the capital now.

Then, it wouldnt be surprising for someone from the pro-Prince faction sneak in and plant some chaos instead of the otherwise.

But, Glis. His Highness Wayne is good friends with brother Rafa, and Id hate to think someone like him devising something like that.

Im of the same opinion. Only the Ironblood Chain Brigade would do such a dirty thing.

Yeah. That may be true.

But thats not all, you see? The Highland isnt monolithic either. There are some Highlanders who oppose Lord Myynti and his associates for lifting the ban on Flygears and Flygear Carriers for Midlanders. Thats what I hear.

So theres an opposing faction in the Highland too, is it?

Yeah.

The Ironblood Chain Brigade, the pro-Prince faction from the Kingdom, and the opposing party from the Highland, not to mention people who hold personal grudges for himWith so many possibilities to happen in this trade, I can only say Im awed.

Haah now I feel like its impossible for something not to happen.

And since big brother Leon has already been seen in the capital, its very possible that the Ironblood Chain Brigade might show up.

Youre right. For us though, the more enemies we have, the better.

No, thats just you, Glis

The very moment they spoke those words

BAAAMMM!!!

Along with a thunderous roar, the wall to the adjacent room blew off!

Hm! Its here already?

Cmon, Glis! Dont get perked up! Dont grin either!

Whats going on there? Has big brother come!?

Within the room seen through the newly made hole, there was Prime Minister Althea and his escorting Knights, facing them was the Highlands Special Envoy Myynti and his white-haired guardian.

From the looks of it, it seemed like an attack that was aimed at Myynti missed him and broke the wall.

H-, ho-hyo-ho! R-, ruffians! You, protect me!

Squealed Myynti.

Apparently, amongst the Knights that the Prime Minister brought along, there were some who targeted Myyntis life.

Stop it, all of you!

Have you lost your mind!?

Sheathe your swords at once!

The Prime Minister and some other of his Knights tried to stop them.

Your Excellency! We cant bear to dwell under this pigs tyranny any longer!

Agreed! You should know the most how many atrocities he repeated time and again!

This is all for our Kingdom! This is proof of our loyalty!

However, the Prime Minister barked at them in return.

While he appeared to be a slender gentleman who possessed not the power to stand on a battlefront, his dignity was over the roof.

To show your loyalty is to do what is right with your life! This is NOT what we use our lives for!

However!

Regardless of how good your intentions are! Think of the harm your selfish acts will do to His Majesty the King and our beloved Kingdom! So long as you cant do that, you are but mere boorish daredevils!

With all due respect! That shall not hinder our cause!

What!?

All we need is to blame it on the Ironblood Chain Brigade! That would cover all of our innocence! What happens in the sky stays in the sky, not a word leaked to the ground!

If we get rid of this pig, well surely get a better envoy!

It is in our favor that the Highland held the trade up in the air as they were cautious of the Ironblood Chain Brigade!

!T-, they have a point

T-, that might be true! This an opportunity!

Even the Knights who were supposed to halt the revolt swayed into the opinion.

In short, this was a ploy to assassinate Myynti and made the Ironblood Chain Brigade the scapegoat.

Your Excellency! Please order us to take his life!

Prime Minister!

Please!

And yet, Prime Minister Althea only gave a horizontal head motion.

The life we have only existed to give and to serve!

Kgh! Then you may just wait there and watch!

Mu! Enemies!

A handful of armored soldiers from the Highlands side came rushing into the room.

We will hold these guys off!

Do it quickly!

The Knights who were controlling the chaos now seemed to lean to the idea of assassinating Myynti.

They were standing in front of the armored soldiers to block them up.

Not you too!

Thank you! I wont let your effort go to waste!

Kgh! Hold it, you brainless lot!

With how things proceeded, not even the Prime Ministers voice reached them.

HYO-HO!? O-, Oooh, Young Inglis! Save this lil ol me!

Myynti must have noticed Inglis group through the hole of the wall, as he pleaded to them pathetically.

I am here but to guard Mister Faris.

Fa-, Faris, my friend!

AAH~ AAH~ AAAH!! I hear nothing, I hear nothing! I wonder why I hear nothing!

Faris shouted with both of his ears covered

It was a sign that he wouldnt take any sides and just stay on the sidelines.

Brace yourself!

The Knights brandished their Artifacts and approached Myynti.

Eeeei, COVER ME!! HOLD NOTHING BACK!!

KUKUKU

The white-haired guard stood in front of Myynti, his body wobbled as he did.

And then, he cracked the strangest remark to the incoming Knights

MANAA!! GIVE ME YOUR MANA!!!!

Runes then appeared all over his body.

This man was the Rune Eater.

I knew it! Its the Slasher from before!

Unlike that time, he showed his face while his Runes were, on the contrary, hidden

He had a familiar aura, so Inglis was second-guessing.

However, I shouldve sliced him into two, so why is he still alive..!?