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Episode 15: Turn to the Open Gate Right * 6

What should I do?

As soon as I began to think about it, I felt like I was bloodthirsty.

If I refuse Argent's story, Faye and Faye's family may be in trouble.

That's... no good. I don't want Faye to get in trouble.

Am I supposed to listen to Argent?

I was running like that. But soon, Mr Crowe took his hands and returned to me.

"Isn't that right? That's not what you want. And, Fay, you wouldn't be happy to go to the Argents' house if you didn't want to, would you? Not to mention, if I found out you hated going to Argent's house because of me, I'd blame him."

... yeah. That's right. That's who Faye is. That's why he didn't say anything.

But... after all, I can't move on my own feelings.

That's why we have to think about it somehow. Now, how do we not bother Faye with Argent's story?

"Well, what exactly happens when I say no to Argent?"

"I don't know."

I see.

... well, that's what I don't know.

"Well, even if I think about it... I think it's quite difficult. Is the Red Gard Territory ready for life to circulate just within its borders? Because there are prominent specialties and they are not sold to other territories, and there is no need to buy groceries from other territories."

Oh, yeah.... I live in Redgard territory, but I don't know much about anything outside the woods. In that regard, where did Mr. Crowe get the information?

"That's why I don't seem so wealthy. I wonder if the lord would make up for that by keeping a conscientious tax rate."

... yeah. I know where it is. The people living in the Redgard realm were in favor of Faye and the others. I've heard that the Redgards don't take a lot of taxes, and that the taxes they take will be paid back to the people.

"After all, I wonder if the sanctions against the House of Redgard were to fall outside the ranks of other aristocrats?

"... that's all I can think of. I don't think we're going to sue for force."

Really? Well, maybe if I refuse Argent's story, Faye will be sidelined by the nobles.... that's not good.

"Worst case scenario, the royal family will intervene to take it down. Especially when the Red Gard family owns the Red Dragon, it's a little different from other lords... and it could turn into a costume."

Hmm... no, I can't do that with my power.

If the supply of food is stopped or something like that, I can draw food and let it out, so it's okay to piss Argent off...

"... it would be impossible to turn Red Gard territory into an independent state with a boulder. Beyond belonging to this country, it's not a good idea to spoil the mood of the next most powerful Argent in this country.... hah, I hate it."

Crowe sighed deeply at that. The tube fox, who left so that he could be sucked in by the sigh, began to dive out of Mr. Claire's collar, so he dragged it out. If you want to dive, at least leave me alone. [M]

"The easiest thing to do is to let them say no... but I'm sorry, I can't think of anything."

Then Laocles said that with a tired face.

"You want me to say no from the other side?

"That's right. For example... if you can't paint any more, they'll give up."

"Complete"

Right. For example, if I lose both my arms in an accident, Argent will stop hiring me at that point. He probably thinks so.

"... don't try to do it.

Laocles stared at me a little, but naturally I didn't. I don't like the pain in boulders very much.... no, if I can't think of anything else, I will.

Well then, why don't you tell the lie that you've been ramped up?

"Hmm... I don't think it's a good proof. Well, as a last resort, I guess.... but I think it's more likely that they'll kill me when I see a chance of returning."

I see. I was hoping Faye wouldn't give up on me if it was simply a reason I didn't want to go, but... no.

"Now, if you say 'I am the spirit of the forest', will you give up?"

"Stop it."

... I don't think so. I thought it would be best if you convinced me to give up.

"If the Spirit of the Forest finds out that it is in human form and can communicate, Argent will definitely think of a way to move you to the forest of his territory... or else to use something."

Yeah, I see. I can't.

"There are plenty of them in your woods, but Unicorn, Pegasus, Fairies, and more are rare creatures. If you find out that a forest with a lot of such things belongs to you, it could be included in the Opportunity. I don't suppose it's because the woods belong to spirits that humans can't do."

... yeah. That's no good. Dividers. If you don't know I'm a spiritual, I'll be able to protect that forest. Yeah, I'm sorry. I wish I was a little more steadfast and dignified, and I could have put pressure on you like, "If you put your hands on me, you'll be in trouble"....

When we thought about it, Claire said with a bright smile.

"Ah, I've got a good idea. Argent, are you going to assassinate me?

... ahn.

What!? Assassination!?

"Mr. Crowe, that's no good... no good. Um, to the boulder, a little...."

I'm kidding.

Are you kidding me?... you're really kidding, right?

"Well, even if assassination is a joke, it might be a good idea to grasp their weakness."

Weak taste?

When I heard Claire say that slowly, which I didn't think was after the noisy words she said earlier, she replied with her fingers slightly swinging.

"Yeah, maybe one of the painful spots will come out after a little exploration. How about... for example, 'I'll deplete all the woods of your territory' or something like that?

... that's as bad as an assassination.

"Well, I don't really want to attack the opponent if I can...."

"... well, I guess so. We can't inadvertently use our hands to justify the use of force."

"Really? I wonder if all the Argent fairies and beasts have gone back to Redgard with you?

Can I do that in the first place?... like Hameln's whistle, I wonder if you can call me a mouse when you whistle.

Then I thought about it for a while. But I can't think of anything good.

"If it's true, I hope Argent understands how you feel."

I think maybe this is the best one.

However, I think this is the least likely one.

"That's right... you're not the one to ask me not to pick flowers that are blooming. You only see flowers with the feeling of taking a rootstock and decorating it in your mansion and throwing it away when you die. He is."

"I wish I had a heart to decorate."

... I know there are people who don't understand each other. An irreplaceable gap can happen anywhere. Whether intended or not.

Sometimes you can't overlap when you can walk to the end of a bloody effort. Sometimes it's hard to tell when you're with a blood-separated family.

... but I don't think it's good to fail to understand from the beginning.

"Um..."

I thought it would be stupid, but I suggested it.

"I want to negotiate something."

"... I haven't heard from Argent, but neither have I. So..."

When I said that, Laocles and Crowe looked a little surprised... and had a faint smile.

"I see. I think that's what you should look like."

"... did we go too far?"

... I'm a little relieved to be accepted by the two of you. Good. I thought you'd disagree.

"Then you have to think about what you have to say. Perhaps you won't be able to say anything if you need to?

"Yeah, I'll write you a letter. I don't think I can say what I want to say when I meet him in person."

Rest assured that they agreed, I quickly began to think. [M] How should I write it? I'm not good at choosing words, so I have to think a lot.

But it feels much easier than thinking about assassination or Hameln whistling.

"Well... if the negotiations have broken down, then I'll give up and find another way.... Fay will be ready."

"I see.... yes. Then maybe we should talk to Fei, too. So, Corn-san. You, Fay, should write to you first."

Yeah, that's right. I have to talk to Faye before I talk to Mr. Argent.

Talk to Faye and decide what to do. If it wasn't, then... we'd say, "No! Let's be depressed. 'Then let's think about the future.

Yeah, I'm sure Faye will forgive it. I want to.

Because Fay... is my best friend.

I see. If not, then we will assassinate Argent Jijii. "

"Mr. Crowe, that's really kind of..."

"Oh, I do it when I do it.

Please don't do it when you do it...

Then I wrote to Faye.

I'd like to say no to Argent, but I'm confused that Faye is about to get in trouble. I'd like to talk to you if possible. "

... the phoenix flies with a letter. The Phoenix's full strength is fast. Perhaps a letter will arrive by today.

In the meantime, I'd like to summarize what I'd like to share with Argent before Faye responds. You'll need a lot of drafts before you clean up the book. Yeah, I'm gonna be a little busy.

... that night.

I was writing down what I wanted to say to Argent, and I was worried about how to put it together into a sentence, and all of a sudden there was a rush outside the window.

I wonder what it is, and when I open the window... I hear a familiar feather sound.

If you go out in a hurry, it's a surprise.

... there was a red dragon there.

"Faye!"

"Hmm?... oh! There it is!

Faye, who got off the Red Dragon, quickly found me and rushed over.

"I got your letter!

"Yeah, you know, not fast...?

"Hmm? Well... I received a letter from the Phoenix to the King's Landing."

... Wang Du? Oh, I thought Faye was in Redgard territory.

Strangely looking back at Fay, Fay scratched his head a little awkwardly.

"... after all, it's hard to talk without the Red Gard family. I sent you out, and now I'm chasing you!