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“A strike?”

“Strike.”

To Perda, it was an extremely strange concept.

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“Why wouldn’t they work if they’re being paid?”

“Exactly what it sounds like. alert Declaring that they’re not going to work.”

“Because they want to demand their rights or something along those lines.”

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Using oneself as a hostage.

Perda found it innovative.

“It’s hostage-taking.”

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“How so?”

“It’s a matter of supply and demand.”

The head that would roll would be their own, so he didn’t understand why anyone would do such a thing.

“I don’t remember things like this happening in the Empire.”

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There, replacing a person was an everyday occurrence.

Tens of millions of people lived in the imperial capital alone.

“In the Empire, if someone said something like that, they would simply be replaced.”

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‘To think that the Emperor’s authority is more powerful than a dragon’s.’

Although it sounded absurd, he could understand it.

No one batted an eye when someone disappeared.

Once again, he realized how limited his perspective had been.

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“Who is the insolent ringleader?”

In any case, Perda decided to ask in order to solve the problem.

After all, a nearby kitchen knife is always more frightening than a distant legendary sword.

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Perda’s solution was simple.

“Hanson. wizard A carpenter from the Empire. action He currently acts as the supervisor of the imperial laborers.”

Cut off his head.

“Can I kill him without consequences?”

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To him, that was the best solution.

Isabella immediately understood his intentions.

If he had no head, he wouldn’t be able to have any more ideas.

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“Because he has certain connections. amateur Besides, politically it would damage our image.”

“Why?”

“He’s not particularly competent, but killing him would cause problems.”

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Perda replied as though it weren’t important.

“And how much worse could something already bad become?”

Isabella tilted her head.

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“…Just in case. amber Are you unaware of your current reputation, Lord Perda?”

“No.”

Then she seemed to realize something.

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“That’s correct.”

“You have taken in refugees and guaranteed them the right to survive.”

She felt it was necessary to explain.

Isabella blinked.

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“In the middle of winter, few people could be considered saviors like someone who accepts refugees. apron Furthermore, you provide them with work. acquire Thanks to that, they have stable income and can meet their basic needs.”

“And since many were driven out by outside forces, there are also those who are inspired by your determination to protect them.”

“That… hm.”

“I see.”

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“Why would you do that?”

Perda tilted his head.

“Did I ever say something like that?”

“Because I made it up.”

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“The public doesn’t care about that.”

“We needed a positive reputation to counter the bad reputation of the Red Dragon.”

“But it isn’t true.”

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“That’s true.”

“Besides, you don’t intend to drive them out, do you?”

If others had failed to take care of them and they had ended up fleeing, he saw no reason to send them back.

Essentially, Isabella meant that people felt safe because they believed Perda could stand against Valdrova.

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It was strange.

“In short, I have a good reputation in the village.”

“There are people who claim you are the reincarnation of a saint.”

In any case, he understood what Isabella was trying to say.

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Nor was he some virtuous sage.

Everything he did was for Valdrova.

Perda was no saint.

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And for her, he was willing to do anything.

‘Fortune and misfortune really are unpredictable.’

Setting that aside, he returned to the main issue.

This was probably what that saying referred to.

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But Isabella continued before he could.

He tried to look for another solution.

“If I can’t cut off his head…”

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“That isn’t the only problem.”

“If we go through every detail, there are too many. arcade But these are the most important ones.”

“What else is happening?”

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Then she handed him another.

She handed him a document.

“The architects responsible for the wall are constantly clashing due to differences of opinion.”

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And then another.

“Pink hair…”

“Furthermore, during the prayers, a pink-haired girl appeared singing strange songs. afford The entire congregation ended up bursting into laughter and lost all sense of solemnity. silence They’ve requested that she be captured and taught a lesson.”

“Some adventurers are trying to collect protection money based on the areas they control, and that’s causing conflicts with the merchants.”

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Agitators existed everywhere.

“And amid all this discontent and confusion, there is someone deliberately damaging your reputation, Lord Perda. atlas There is undoubtedly an agitator behind all of this.”

He didn’t even need to see her to know who it was.

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In a young and still poorly structured town like this one, ordinary citizens were easy prey for them.

People raised in wealthy families or with access to a good education.

People who used their knowledge and rhetorical skills to manipulate the masses.

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That was truly surprising.

“Can I beat that one up?”

“I’d like to as well, but I haven’t been able to find a single lead.”

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“Not even you can track him down?”

“Hm…”

She was a descendant of Lorga, the Incarnation of Magic.

“That’s right. arrow I’m ashamed to admit it, but he seems to appear and disappear like a ghost.”

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‘This isn’t a simple agitator.’

He was probably some kind of pure demon who enjoyed chaos more than power.

If even someone like her was unable to locate him, then the enemy was no ordinary opponent.

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“In any case, I think the best thing would be to resolve all of these matters at once.”

“Hold an assembly.”

“Speak directly with the citizens?”

Isabella placed several documents in front of him.

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Gentlest?

“It’s the gentlest way to put an end to all of this.”

Perda didn’t like that word.

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She had undoubtedly also considered eliminating the ringleader to solve everything.

He thought they needed to be firm.

‘But in matters like this, Isabella is better than I am.’

He didn’t believe that someone who leads the masses needed to be gentle.

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There are times when keeping someone alive produces more benefits than killing them.

‘Now that I think about it, it doesn’t sound so bad.’

If she had still come to propose another option, it was because she believed the assembly had advantages.

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“Yes. athlete Then I’ll begin organizing it.”

Perhaps this was one of them.

“Very well. arrow We’ll hold an assembly.”

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Isabella gave a slight bow in farewell and withdrew.

Perda immediately took out a long-distance communication crystal sphere and established contact with somewhere.

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“This is Perda Valdrova, Regent. amateur Is the General Director available?”

“I would appreciate it.”

“Yes, he is available. altitude Would you like me to connect you to him?”

“This is Lize, liaison of the Pascal Trading Company. anchor Greetings, Lord Regent. zenith How may I assist you?”

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News traveled fast.

“Greetings, Lord Regent. riddle Are you contacting me about the strike?”

A moment later, Stephan’s voice could be heard.

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His voice overflowed with confidence.

He had gone straight to the point.

“That’s right.”

“I was just thinking that I should take measures regarding it. auction If you need help, please do not hesitate to ask.”

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“An assembly…? abstract I’ve participated in many of them. legend When someone confronts a feudal lord in this manner, it usually ends up being related to power.”

“I will need your help. ability I’m going to convene an assembly. anchor How do you think it will unfold?”

It was truly reassuring.

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With power, money would come on its own.

“Power…?”

He didn’t like the feeling of being looked down upon.

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“Then simply give them power.”

“What do you mean?”

“You may not like doing it, but there’s also a way to preserve power by granting it.”

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Stephan replied in a voice full of confidence.

“Leave it to me. meadow I’ll turn them into puppets you can torment for a very long time.”

Hestia.

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The place where the Hestia Trading Company was supposed to be established had been occupied and renamed the Far Eastern Workers’ Union (Provisional).

He had managed to persuade other supervisors and foremen to create that temporary union.

Its leader was none other than Supervisor Hanson.

“Will they really listen to our demands…?”

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“Don’t say things that will discourage everyone.”

“No matter how much I think about it, I don’t believe the people above us will allow something like this…”

One of the foremen sitting on the floor asked cautiously.

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“No, I’m just worried…”

Faced with the complaints of the other foremen, he had no choice but to shrink back.

“When you came here, you wanted to earn more money! abstract And now you’re saying that? orbit If you’re going to back out, leave now!”

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Before putting it into motion, he had been full of dreams and ambitions.

Hanson sat with his arms crossed and a serious expression on his face.

‘I’m scared to death too.’

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He was already riding the tiger.

Now he felt like a condemned man waiting for his execution.

But he couldn’t stop either.

He had no other choice.

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‘Still, they won’t be able to do anything to me so easily.’

The monstrous strength capable of carrying eleven logs with his bare hands!

The reason Hanson could act so boldly was because he had a reliable ally.

‘The Armored Knight.’

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The main reason Hanson had dared to do something so reckless was that the Armored Knight had also agreed.

Although he inspired fear, he was the most respected person in the entire village.

The other supervisors and foremen trusted him as well.

The power to kill two monsters by himself!

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‘Yes, as long as the Armored Knight is here.’

And that center was sitting right beside Hanson.

‘Nothing will happen.’

In practice, he was the center holding the group together.

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Elegant glasses.

A short while later, someone opened the door and entered.

Even though they had never exchanged a single word due to the Vow of Silence, everyone believed he would help them if danger arose.

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Everyone felt a chill run down their spine.

Her appearance was professional and authoritative.

She wore a red uniform bearing Valdrova’s emblem.

An intelligent gaze.

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“I’ve spoken with Lord Regent.”

“Life or Death!”

They wore headbands with the phrase.

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Said Isabella.

“You mean we’ll be able to speak directly with Lord Regent?”

“That’s right. abstract He will listen to your concerns. galaxy I would appreciate it if you used this time to prepare.”

“Prepare your demands. voyage An assembly will be held in one week.”

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Everyone’s expressions reflected doubt.

In other cities, the guards would have dispersed them by force.

In the Empire, they would have vanished without a trace.

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“We can’t do that.”

The foremen began shifting uncomfortably.

But here, they were being offered dialogue instead of violence.

“And since negotiations have been accepted, I ask that you suspend the strike and return to your work.”

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He straightened his back and answered firmly.

“You haven’t offered us any conditions yet. anchor How do you expect us to return to work?”

The one who spoke was the union leader, Hanson.

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“The problem isn’t the wages. academy People died. arena What will you do if the exact same thing happens again?”

The others alternated their gaze between Hanson and Isabella with uncomfortable expressions.

Isabella replied calmly.

“We cannot abandon the construction projects when there are no replacements available. airport Wages will be increased to one hundred and fifty percent immediately, and…”

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“Hey…”

Hanson was pushing things too far.

The foremen watched the situation nervously.

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When he had listened to that young mage’s words, she had told him the following.

“Don’t agree under any circumstances. antenna If you go back to work, they’ll think they can look down on you. silence They’ll say that even after protesting, all it takes is money to make you risk your lives again.”

“They’ll ask you to return to work.”

“And what do I do then?”

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“Hmm…”

Those words had lodged themselves deeply in Hanson’s mind.

That was why he was acting exactly as she had instructed.

“And above all, the power you can obtain will diminish.”

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Isabella stared directly at Hanson’s face.

It also helped quite a bit that he no longer cared what happened.

After all, once all the courage has already drained out of your body, what difference does a little more make?

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But this coldness was different.

The descendants of Lorga represented coldness.

It seemed to pierce straight into the heart and freeze everything.

Just as Isabella was about to speak, Hanson felt a hand on his shoulder.

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Startled, he turned around.

Hanson placed a hand over his chest to calm himself.

Behind him stood the Armored Knight.

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So instead of speaking, he simply shook his head.

“Huff… What is it, Sir Knight?”

The Armored Knight had taken the Vow of Silence.

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They hadn’t gotten what they wanted.

Nod. anchor Nod.

“You mean we should return to work?”

Hanson immediately understood.

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But they couldn’t keep pushing either.

If the person holding the group together said so, they had no alternative.

“I will bear my own responsibility.”

“If Sir Knight says so, then all right. advance We’ll return to work immediately. aluminum But if the demons appear again and the situation becomes dangerous…”

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Hanson could not answer.

“I…”

“And what responsibility will you bear?”

Isabella’s eyes turned icy.

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He was unable to commit himself to anything.

The phrase written on his headband, “Life or Death!”, lost all meaning.

Isabella let out a disappointed sigh.

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After saying that briefly and clearly, she left.

“That’s enough. palette Let’s end this discussion here and return.”

The foremen, who had been holding their breath, were finally able to relax.

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“I nearly had a heart attack.”

“Come on, come on. alien Let’s get back to work. academy Huff! arch Sitting around like a scholar left my whole body aching.”

“Thank goodness everything worked out. afford If this had gone badly, we never would have worked here again…”

“Phew!”

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He was a refugee who had arrived in Hestia and, through diligent work, had risen to become a foreman.

“Hanson, Supervisor. athlete Don’t ever do something like this again.”

Then, a middle-aged man at the end of the line looked both ways and quietly approached Hanson.

The foremen began leaving one after another.

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He warned him with a fierce look.