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"Is this okay, Laura?"

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"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Alphonse."

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　Land within the inner walls of the city-state of Orient.

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　There, I purchased a building and a plot of land.

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　It is to be used as a base of operations for Laura, who will be working in Congress.

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　The building is a quaint, wooden, Orient-style structure, and Laura's furniture and other items are brought into the building.

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"I'll put Norn here in addition to the Eye," says Laura. I'm sure he'll be fine, but make sure you take him along with you as an escort."

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"...... Is this Mr. Norn?"

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That's right. It's red."

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"Yes. Red is red, but it's not my usual armor, so I feel a little uncomfortable. I mean, you look like a very cute kitten, don't you?

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"The fresh-blooded Norns can change their appearance. I didn't think Laura would like to have a big piece of armor by her side all the time. Or did I mention that I don't like cats?"

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"No. I like cats. Thank you for taking the time to see me.

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　Laura picked Norn up in her arms, thanking him.

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　Norn is held up meekly, but he looks just like a kitten.

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　A bright red cat.

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　That is what Norn looks like now.

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　Now that Laura has become a councilor, she will be living in the Orient more often than in the new Barca town because of her work.

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　That's why she has land and buildings here.

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　But it was also a concern.

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　Someone who wants to know about the new Barca Town, which has many secrets, might try to get their hands on Laura in the Orient.

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　Laura has lived in my house and knows more than those who have recently come to live in the new Barca Town.

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　She might talk to me in a slip of the tongue, but it was also possible that she might get herself into danger trying to extract more information from me.

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　Especially, Laura herself does not have the strength to fight.

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　There is no end to the worry that she might be forcibly taken away.

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　Kristina had told me to be careful with her because she is an eye-catching woman.

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　So I decided to have an escort.

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　And when I was thinking about who I should have as my escort, I found just the right one.

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　Norn.

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　Norn, the fresh-blooded soldier, is made from a magical stone and shaped with my blood.

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　He is usually seen in armor.

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　But I can change it at will, so this time he is a cat.

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　He is following Lola around.

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　When the time comes, we can count on this Norn to fight for us.

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　Incidentally, the council allows small animals to enter the building with them, so they will be able to follow us there as well.

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　One wonders who else would take an animal with them, but that is also the reason why Norn is dressed as a kitten.

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"And then there are the people who take care of the personal care of the animals?　Shall I bring in one of the former orphan children I'm raising?"

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"Are you sure?　Don't those kids put a lot of effort into their education?"

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"Yes, but each person is different, you know. There are those like Kiku who want to become mercenaries themselves eventually, and there are others like Hanna who don't like to fight so much. I thought it might be a good idea to let those who are not suitable for mercenaries work here.

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"I see. Then I'd like some of you to join me. They are good cooks and sewers.

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"Well, I'll bring in anyone who wants to join, mainly girls."

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　Then, in addition to Ai and Norn, they decided to pull from the orphans and place them beside Laura.

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　Laura would probably move back and forth between Orient and New Barca, but would the children stay here?

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　This means that they will live mostly in the city.

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　How many of them would rather live in the city than be mercenaries?

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　If you ask them, they might raise their hands quite a bit.

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　If we get that many, maybe we can take turns letting them live here.

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　In any case, even if they don't like fighting, they can fight better than usual, so they will be useful in case of emergencies.

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"When do you start working for the council?"

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"It looks like it will start in a few days. I think we'll have a face-to-face meeting first."

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"I see. Well, for the time being, Laura's job will be to make allies. I want you to get to know as many council members as possible, and make allies so that the development of the new Barca town will not be hindered.

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"Is there anyone who will get in the way?"

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"I don't know, but they probably are. Not all of them would welcome the Barka Mercenaries with open arms."

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"I understand. I am a good judge of people. I'll get to know a lot of good people for Mr. Alphonse's sake.

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"Pleased to meet you. Oh, and of course you can help the brothels and prostitutes at your own discretion, Laura."

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　I guess that's about it for now.

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　The only thing left to do now is to let them work it out while actually attending the congress.

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　I would like you to consult with Ai on this matter and try various things and do your best.

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　Thus began Laura's new life in the Orient.

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　A short time later, an incident occurred.

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