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“Oh, really?” Fran scoffed.
Seeing him react like this, Karyl considered breaking Fran’s other collarbone.
“What kind of stage are you trying to create?”
“One that allows me to end this war, so that innocent lives are not sacrificed in the petty games of idiotic nobles.”
“Innocent lives, huh... War, whether just or unjust, inevitably calls for blood,” Fran spoke in a low voice. “Are you trying to be a hero or something?”
“Well, something like that.”
Despite himself, Fran let out a hollow laugh at Karyl’s blunt answer.
“If that’s the case, there’s no need for us to fight. Our deal was to divert the empire’s attention until the civil war in the principality ended, wasn’t it? It’s not up to you to decide who the victor of the war will be.”
“You’re right. To be honest, I did have a bit of good will. After hearing about Lachiel’s betrayal, I was sure you were abandoned by the Wooden Cloud.”
“What...?”
“But I didn’t expect you to be so clueless. Sacrificing those who follow you, without even realizing you’ve been abandoned like a stray dog.”
Karyl lowered his...
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