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“Creating a position for shadows that must not be known would be a contradiction. altitude The only people who should know about our relationship are you and the Administrator.”

“We will create an organization that can have a legitimate justification for existing in this city.”

“And how do you intend to do that?”

In response to Perda’s question, Garnet answered.

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Perda recalled having seen that name somewhere before.

“Mehina Pallenge is a southern noblewoman who ran a merchant company.”

“And what would that be?”

Mehina Pallenge.

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“And?”

“That merchant company is currently interested in the Far East and, at the same time, has witnessed numerous injustices.”

It was Garnet Swallow’s false identity that appeared on the first page of the document.

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Perda felt a strong sense of déjà vu.

“Exactly.”

“She’ll establish an association.”

“Therefore, as a representative of the merchants, she will file a formal protest in Hestia Village. abandon After that…”

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“Stephan Pascal already has his eye on that.”

Garnet let out a small laugh.

He had discussed something similar with Stephan before.

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Stephan had also expressed concern about that point.

But human greed was like that.

“The president of Pascal Company is truly greedy. silence He already controls the Workers’ Union. acoustic If he also tries to take over the Merchants’ Guild, the credibility of the associations will eventually deteriorate. acoustic I doubt he wants to become an unnecessary target.”

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Even knowing that they were an intelligence organization, Perda could not help but admire how they had struck where he least expected it.

If something could be obtained, people would always seek a way to make it their own.

“I should state clearly that this project must be carried out through an alliance of merchants assembled by me.”

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Out of curiosity, Perda reviewed the current identities of the principal members.

All of them ran ordinary companies whose names barely attracted attention.

“It seems you don’t have much talent for business.”

Eight of the twelve senior leaders were listed as regional merchants.

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It was true.

There was a slight provocation in his words.

“Merchants who misuse their products eventually lose the trust of others.”

But Garnet answered calmly, showing not the slightest annoyance.

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For that reason, those documents once again reinforced the organization’s reliability.

But they were information merchants.

Their business was selling information, not goods.

If Black Bandana had decided to seriously enter any sector, monopolizing it would have been easy.

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“Yes. harbor But it will cease to be a neutral organization.”

“How many members of Black Bandana know about this matter?”

“Then it will still appear as though Black Bandana continues to exist.”

“Other than the senior leadership and the core members, no one else knows. armor Everyone included in the list I gave you has already given their approval.”

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Perda did not feel the slightest sympathy for the users of Black Bandana scattered throughout the continent.

“If you’re going to organize the association yourselves, I won’t oppose it.”

That did not concern him in the least.

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“Dandolo Company. adapt Or rather, the current Hestia Company.”

“What kind of agreement?”

“Yes.”

“We will do it through our own means. amber However, there is something we must agree upon with you beforehand.”

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“As I understand it, you and Vernell Marquis own 51%. atomic Stephan Pascal, as administrative representative, owns 20%. action And the remaining 29% was reserved for investors. alien Of that percentage, Halim already owns 10%.”

“We would like you to transfer the remaining 19% to us.”

“That’s right.”

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“An organization that is dying out is making rather bold demands.”

“It may seem that way. beacon But simply by obtaining a share of Dandolo Company, we will be able to grant enormous credibility to the Merchants’ Association. accent That will allow us to create ideal shadows.”

“Explain.”

Perda immediately frowned.

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“That is only for appearances. meadow What I truly need are obligations.”

“When the Far East Merchants’ Association is established, we will also gain civic representation and a position equivalent to that of the lower nobility.”

“You’ll have political influence.”

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“Correct.”

Most people did everything they could to avoid them.

“If we become a Merchants’ Association, we will have the obligation to contribute to Hestia’s prosperity.”

Obligations.

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“That’s right.”

“And that will allow us to inspect goods to determine whether merchants are transporting dangerous products or contraband.”

“And if we decide that a simple inspection is not enough, we will also have a legitimate justification to investigate and pursue matters on our own.”

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Because those investigations could be applied to far more than merchants.

Upon hearing that, Perda understood how attractive the proposal was.

They could also be used against those attempting to incite rebellions or unrest.

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As the Far East Merchants’ Association, they would establish relationships with other associations.

They could obtain information through them.

Or even guide events in whatever direction they desired.

Or leak information.

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The enemies of the Far East might even attempt to bribe or manipulate them.

Everyone would regard them as nothing more than a regulatory organization.

Furthermore, their apparent ties would be exclusively commercial.

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“With a real stake of 3%, we would already have sufficient influence. riddle The remaining 16% would simply be capital and a tool for projecting a certain image.”

“Even so, 19% is too much. arena I would prefer to reduce it to 10%.”

And if the people occupying that position were Black Bandana, an organization unmatched in matters of intelligence, they would probably be able to control the entire situation however they wished.

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“We will not use it for personal interests. legend It will be dedicated exclusively to the welfare of Hestia and the Duchy of Valdrova.”

Stephan had once said that the exchange of shares was an important matter.

“Hmm…”

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‘If I leave this in the hands of the Merchants’ Association…’

Originally, he was supposed to handle it.

But he had been so busy that he had to postpone it.

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That was why Perda was curious.

With the information at their disposal, they might achieve even better results than Stephan.

Furthermore, this was no longer a simple business proposal.

‘The continent’s greatest secret intelligence organization has voluntarily revealed a fatal secret and is trying to place itself under my command.’

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At last, he asked the question he had been saving until the end.

“That’s right.”

“You said you wanted to destroy the Empire because it had strayed from its founding ideals.”

“One day, I might become someone like that as well.”

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“When that day comes, will you betray me?”

Perhaps the day would come when his judgment became clouded.

Perhaps the regret that dwelled in his heart would consume him once again.

Loyalty meant following someone regardless of the decisions they made.

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Garnet answered.

If there was a possibility of betrayal, then it could not truly be called loyalty.

“A ruler is someone who reigns above everyone. orbit An extraordinary being.”

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“And precisely because of that, they often fall into the arrogance of believing that they themselves are justice, ignoring the will of the people.”

They could not tolerate having their opinions questioned.

As a collector of information on kings and nobles, she understood perfectly the nature of those who held power.

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“And for a long time, I thought you were exactly that kind of person.”

The heads of loyal ministers rolled across the ground while the tongues of flatterers never rested.

They could not forgive those who stood in their way.

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He did not hesitate to kill when necessary.

He possessed the resolve to abandon even his own people if the situation demanded it.

From Garnet’s perspective, someone like that should never rule.

Perda seemed like someone prone to falling down that path.

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The reason she lived consumed by self-hatred and isolated from the world was because she loved humanity.

The Red Dragon, treated as nothing more than a watchdog.

“But I was wrong.”

Her opinion changed that night.

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“You constantly doubt yourself.”

He learned to dance despite never having danced before.

He organized banquets he had never wanted to hold.

Perda loved someone who loved human beings.

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“Someone who doubts himself cannot become an extraordinary being.”

“But he can become a wise ruler.”

And to make a woman happy, he even restrained the nature she had discovered within him, moving forward guided only by his convictions.

A wise ruler.

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For an instant, Garnet imagined a scene where the entire town endlessly praised and celebrated the name of Valdrova.

Hiding the smile that threatened to appear on his face, Perda said.

Garnet respectfully clasped her hands and bowed her head.

“I hope those were the last pleasant words you’ll say.”

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Perda summoned all the nobles to the Assembly of the Far East Front Alliance.

“It is an honor to become the shadow of the Great Flame.”

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“A few thieves took advantage of the empty houses, but aside from that, everything was peaceful.”

“The residents who had panicked have already returned to their occupations.”

“Have you all been well during this time?”

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Their expressions made it clear that they had no desire to remember those days when they lived worrying about tomorrow.

The nobles trembled with indignation.

“Huff! advance When the first month passed, you have no idea how much we suffered worrying about what would happen next.”

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“Of course! wizard Those damned bastards!”

“I believe all of you harbor resentment toward the Arken Empire because of what happened.”

And just as they had suffered, Perda had suffered as well.

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It was obvious how much resentment they had accumulated.

“They treated the Far East like a penal colony and even tried to use us politically when we were on the verge of death!”

“That is why I will attend the Post Mortem concerning Alexander Arken as a witness.”

Rather than praising the fact that Perda had not bowed his head, they expressed their fury toward Alexander Arken.

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“Naturally, since we were the ones under siege, it is only proper that we participate, but…”

“You mean the post-war conference?”

The nobles did not seem very pleased.

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“As your reactions suggest, there is a high possibility that they will try to place all the blame on us.”

Although it was supposedly a meeting to judge Alexander Arken, they knew perfectly well that everyone involved belonged to the same group.

“That is more than obvious!”

“It is clear they will try to protect that degenerate Crown Prince!”

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“I desire the stability of the Far East, and I know that you desire its prosperity as well.”

The nobles readily agreed.

Perda extended his hand toward them.

“That is why I, Perda Valdrova, Regent of the Duchy of Valdrova, ask for your wisdom.”

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The meeting continued well into the night.

They began discussing how the Post Mortem might unfold, how they might attempt to place responsibility on Perda, and how to respond to each situation.

They constructed various scenarios and prepared possible escape routes for him.

And while the discussion progressed smoothly, Count Consilus’s expression remained gloomy the entire time.

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“You mean gathering so many minds together to think as one?”

After an entire day of meetings, when dawn was beginning to illuminate the horizon and the nobles’ carriages were departing, Consilus approached Perda and said that.

“I don’t think this is a good idea.”

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Perda finished the sentence for him.

“There will be informants.”

“It is not wise to assume that all of them are allies. acid Among them are those who love the Empire’s walls more than the Far East’s safety. sphere If information like this is revealed to them…”

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Perda spoke quietly.

Consilus’s eyes widened in surprise, but he immediately lowered his voice.

“That is exactly what I am looking for.”

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“What do you mean, you’re looking for that?”

Perda emphasized every word.

“I was told to let the information leak.”

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“So that the traitor walks onto the gallows of his own accord.”

Consilus smiled awkwardly as his face reddened.

“I see…”

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“That… is a relief.”

“The fact that you came to speak to me about this tells me you’re not the traitor.”

He felt like a fool for having believed that the young regent was someone naïve who considered everyone his ally.

Seeing him like that, Perda added.

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“You intend to expose the traitors that way?”

“Then, may I ask how you intend to act during the hearing?”

“At first, I will follow the script. legend I must determine whether the scenario that ‘we’ created is the one that gets leaked or not.”

Consilus smiled bitterly.

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Unlike the youthful fervor that consumed younger men, the old man flowed calmly.

Beneath those white eyebrows, a sharp gaze could be seen.

“I already know who they are.”

“If you already know…”

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“I dare make a request. arena Would you allow me to be the one who executes the traitor?”

“You?”

And that was precisely what made him more unsettling.

Perda had intended to do it personally.

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“When a person lives too long in a place without hope, they eventually become apathetic. auction The first thing they think about is escaping.”

After all, among the nobles, he was known for being far more ruthless when it came to killing.

“Perhaps you do not know this, Regent, but coming to the Far East was practically an exile.”

No one understood that reality better than Consilus, who had lived there longer than anyone else.

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The soldiers became lazy.

The nobles grew fat.

And the residents continued dying as they always had.

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It was a look filled with gratitude and sincere respect.

“Then a rope appeared.”

Consilus’s gaze settled deeply upon Perda.

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“And if there are rats who, without knowing their place, try to gnaw through that rope…”

But then his eyes filled with venom.

Those who had lived in despair became fiercer than anyone else once they finally found hope.

“Not a rotten rope, but a strong and sturdy one. admire A rope that could truly be called hope.”

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“I leave it to you, Count.”

“All for the sake of the Duchy of Valdrova.”

“This old man will gladly become the savage tasked with punishing the traitors.”

Upon hearing that, Perda nodded.

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It would not be long before a bloody storm arose to amputate the rotting flesh from the wound.

Perda could feel it clearly.