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"That's a risky gamble, isn't it?
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"Was it really that risky to have Alondar on your side? What would Oliva have done?"
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"What would I have done? It's difficult to say. But the risky gamble is not so much taking Lord Arondal on your side as it is dealing with Elysium.
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"To Elysian countries? You mean it's not a good idea to try to work it out through diplomacy?"
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"Yes. I mean, did you forget? The war between the countries of Glugaria and the Orient began because of a personal grudge. Hail Medium of the Bulgarian state attacked Alphonse out of resentment for the murder of his own son. This battle began in retaliation. If so, it may be the same in the land of Elys. The fact that he defeated three Ten Swordsmen means that there are those who hold a grudge against him.
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"I see. I was hoping that defeating the three Ten Swordsmen would create an opening for confusion, but I guess you never know what they might do to you because of their grudge. You're right. I wonder if the guy who went for diplomacy is okay?"
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"Well, I don't know. But those who are in charge of diplomacy would understand the danger before they go there. We know that. I hope that you will respond accordingly to the success of your diplomacy against the Elysian nation."
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I was talking with Oliva at the Gulu River base when I returned home after intercepting the Elysian army.
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Oliva had heard about my plan to make a detachment with one of the Ten Swordsmen as an ally, instead of driving back the Eerys who had shown up as reinforcements for the Gulugaria, but she seemed to understand immediately how dangerous that would be.
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Perhaps Oliva was right.
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Resentment is a powerful thing.
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And a human life is a heavy thing.
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We have no way of knowing now what kind of people the Ten Swordsmen who fought against Ian were, but I'm sure they had people they cared about, and I'm sure there were people who cared about them too.
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They would not have resented us.
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At least those who were involved in the factions to which the three of them belonged would probably say that the Orient should be beaten.
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The only question is how strong the faction will be now that they no longer have the military power of the Ten Swordsmen in active service.
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It would be better if those factions and the rival factions could be used to manipulate the country, but that would depend on the skill of the diplomats.
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If such difficult diplomacy is successful, then reward the diplomats for their work.
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Oliva's words made me think.
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Because, frankly speaking, I had not thought that deeply about it.
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For my part, I was just trying to make the most of the fact that the man I had defeated on the battlefield had offered to work for me.
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Diplomacy against Elys was also a profitable business if it worked out, and frankly speaking, if it failed, I was fine with that.
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Therefore, I had no idea how the diplomats were feeling and what they were prepared to do.
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But I think Oliva is right.
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We need to reward them properly.
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If anything, we should be grateful even if we fail a little.
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If we neglect those who go to hostile countries knowing the danger, there may be no one in the Orient who will go for diplomacy in the future.
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If that happens, we are indeed in trouble.
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"Oliva is right. Thank you for your advice.
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No, no, no, no. But I'm glad you understand.
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"But you know what? I don't think Ai really knows how to make a decision like that.
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"The Chairman Ai?"
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"Yes. Ai probably doesn't take into account such feelings and resolve in his responses. But sometimes that's necessary, isn't it? If you don't mind, I'd appreciate it if you could help Oliva with that. Would you also discuss this with Mr. Banagher over the magic communicator and see if you can come up with some sort of reward for the diplomat who successfully manages to turn the Eiryss over?"
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"Me? Okay. I will think about what you would like to do.
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Ai will just give you a predetermined fee if you complete the work under the conditions we've already presented to you," he says.
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However, it might be better to add a little color to the job, considering the future.
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Banagher and Oliva, who originally worked for Banagher, would probably know better how to deal with such a situation.
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Oliva's subsequent opinion was that it would be a good idea to give the Church of Barca a higher reputation.
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In a sense, the work of gaining an adversary's favor through diplomacy is comparable to defeating an enemy army and gaining a country.
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In fact, it is a way of increasing one's war potential without fighting.
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However, it would be better to give them a position rather than just giving them money, but promising them too high a position may cause problems later on.
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So, how about giving him a higher rating in the Barca Church?
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Oliva's reading was that if they could raise their rating to B, for example, they would work for the Church of Barca or the Orient in the future.
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It might be a good idea.
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At any rate, Ai and I decided to take Oliva's opinion and inspire those who were on diplomatic missions by telling them that they would receive a higher evaluation upon accomplishment of their tasks.
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