The only one who had a uniform expression of confusion was Alpha. Cicernia was the first to raise her voice at this strange atmosphere.
　Whoever it is, only a limited number of people can be present in this place.

''Rafcenal-dono, what is this all about?''
What? I told you. It is already too late. We have made up our minds after hearing what you have said. He is the one who unites [Khrama]. He is the actual leader.
"--!

　Cicernia and Beric looked at Mekphis with an astonished look of abhorrence.

'You're out of your mind!　What are you doing bringing a bunch of criminals in here!

　However, there is no sympathy for this, and Rafcenar cowered his shoulders and explained the situation, as if to say, "Oh dear.
　Iberis and others, with regret on their faces, remained silent as if they had entrusted Rafcenar with the situation.

'It is a fact, as you have passionately argued, that it is practically impossible to capture Ars Regin. I don't want to sacrifice a good magician. In terms of certainty, we don't want to leave an unstable man in the country.
That's why we've decided to use Kramer.

　Haorg's squeezing out of his voice of approval is filled with a firm will that will never allow for familiarity. He said that he would only use it, and that it would never erase the crimes committed by Krama.
　But this is certainly a sophistry. In fact, there is no evidence to support Krama's involvement in the many incidents that occur around the country, but everyone suspects that there is a conspiracy behind it.

　The only thing to be revealed here is that the members have committed serious crimes in the past. That alone would have been enough, but if they show their contributions, including the remainder of their crimes, it will make it harder for them to blame Kramer outwardly. Above all, this is not a fact that can be hidden forever.
　If it becomes public knowledge, public sentiment will be boosted dramatically. Perhaps you think that even that can be dismissed as a passing fad?


　Of course, Mekhis, the man, is here with that in mind.
　He puts his hand on his chest with a big smile that never crumbles.

'Of course, we are aware of that. We just want the fact that we have received a formal request from the heads of state.

　A well-deserved price. As they say, if you eat poison, you get a plate of it, but Cicerunia wasn't the only one who felt that the heads of state had misjudged the dosage.

'That can't be all you ask for,' said Cicernian. Isn't it also a claim equal to Balmes' single year earnings?

　His piercing gaze was as indignant as Cicernian's. Beric had sent Vizayst as acting commander in Balmes. As such, the situation within Balmes was accurately reported, and he knew what the bill was for trying to use Krama. Hence the rigorous point.
　In the first place, there is not a single penny of money to be paid to a criminal organization.
　The huge bill is a devastating blow to the decline of Balmes.

　But Mekhis did not change his face when he was duly reminded of this.

'For our part, this is a formal request. We don't want to leave any grudges about the inappropriate requests of the past either. Even if it's only temporary, we are in a cooperative relationship (...). How about replacing the claim against Barmes with the current elimination of the first place as fair compensation? I think it's a fair estimate of the amount. As far as distribution is concerned, it's that way, and we have no problem with it as long as it's paid for.

　Mekphis smiled as if he were touting in a shop and suggested with a friendly face. This was a natural price to pay for both sides in terms of a formal request and request, after taking a fair view of each other.
　Hence, it would lay the foundation for the organization called Krama to be recognized as a realistic mercenary organization.

''You're out of your mind!

　I can't help but spit my mouth out. Because of his belief in Ars's innocence, Cicernia recognized that this was a line that should not be crossed. More than anything else, this situation makes everything go down the drain.
　There was no point in having a conspiracy number or a handful of tricks from the start. The hearings were not in name only, but were a place to gather information to reinforce the conclusions that had been reached.

This is outrageous. It's outrageous that they can't see the folly of losing sight of the significance of the symbolism of a head of state.

　She looked over with a piercing gaze, but their arguments were justified. In a situation where the country's existence is in question, mobilizing all the single magicians is still an impossible task in reality. It also equals outrageousness in a sense, and proves a foolishness that can't be done with incompetence.
　It was probably inevitable that the conclusion of an accurate estimate of the threat level of Ars would be like this.


　Of course, he was ready to get his hands dirty, that's for sure. No one wants this to happen. But it is true that whatever the means to counter it, the best thing to do is to use Krama. But ... it's not necessarily the right technique. It's also only a good that only the Alpha claims to be good.

　Although Cisernia and Beric did not think it was possible, the means of requesting is an unavoidable result. The worst thing you can do is to keep a disturbing molecule called Krama, who you don't even know where he is, and send out a single mage to kill him in his sleep.

　That's why we're using Krama. I don't need to think about the intentions of the heads of state.

　I'm not sure I'm going to be the only one who can do that. The speculation that Ars is a member of Krama has been completely eliminated here. That's why they can strike out - the heads of state have avoided the risk to their own countries by asking Krama to eliminate Arus.
　That's the reasoning behind it - it doesn't matter which side falls. Most importantly, if both of them fall by bumping into each other, the whole problem will be solved. Two birds with one stone.

　In the unlikely event that either of them survived, Krama's ability is comparable to that of a single magician. Then it's just a matter of mobilizing all the single wizards to annihilate them when they are exhausted.
　No, that's the plan from the beginning.

　It's not likely that he would be foolish enough to reveal his plans honestly, but it seemed even more unlikely that Kramer............this tough-looking Mekphis person would not notice it.
　I'm not sure if that's what they meant by "use", but if that's what they meant by "use", then Kramer knowingly accepted the request.

　When he arrived at this point, Cicernias felt his hair stand on end at the unknowable speculation.

　It may be a great deal in words, but the unspeakable disagreements and discrepancies were too great to be overlooked and unsettling.

　The frustration of not being able to find out what they wanted to do made Cisernia realize the pointlessness of opening her mouth any further. There wasn't much that could be done, after all - not in this place.
　He didn't need to send eye contact to Beric to question his concerns.

'Apparently, there is no room for discussion now, but I suppose we also have the right to at least ask for measures to be taken because of the information provided. Mekphis and others, can you tell us how you plan to capture Ars?

　But here Mekphis thrust his hand out with a swoosh. Each single mage increased their vigilance, but without doing anything, they simply corrected Beric's words.

'There is one thing you must acknowledge as a minimum requirement. In this case, unfortunately, it will be impossible to capture him even with our power we will kill the target. I don't think there is any need to take another resolution.
Viceroy Beric, I'm sure that's a bit late for that.

　Haorg's reprimand was right. Capturing and keeping him alive was indeed a sweet thought.

　This was an honest and genuine expression of the fact that Beric had watched him grow up from an early age. Even though he knew in his head, his mouth assumed the worst, or maybe it was self-serving.
　Immediately, he expressed his gratitude by saying, "I'm sorry.

　Then he repeated the question again. This time, not as the governor of Alpha, but as the only governor of this place.

''Then how do you plan to deal with Ars's unusual abilities?
"Unusual ability, our people have experienced long-distance combat with him before, so we have an idea of what to expect. Of course, we have a secret plan in place that could kill him but unfortunately, we cannot tell you that. If you'll see that it's for the protection of our values.

　Even Krama can't reveal all the tricks of his trade because he is aware that he is being used.
　Following Beric, Haorg throws in a word of pursuit. Even though it was consensual, he was the only one still unconvinced that he was arguing for it.

'How likely is that? If the battle was cruelly lost, it would be extremely difficult to make contact with the target in the future. On the contrary, we will not even be able to capture it.

　Then Mekphis neatly erased the smile that had been pasted on, leaving only his eyes with a soft smile. However, he answered without reflecting anything behind his thinly opened eyes.

''It's almost certain, especially if you don't interfere, to..........''
"........................!
You may lay your head on the line.

　Amidst the expressions of exclamation, only Mekphis was the only one to paste a smile that didn't break down.


　Still the biggest concern that remained. Rafcenal resolves the problem regarding the relationship between Ars and Krama.

''Of course, if you let [Krama] head towards them alone, there's a possibility that they will fight together. I'll have Crockel accompany him from here as an observer. Don't do it.

　Krokel lightly cast his eyes down.
　There was no voice of opposition to the fact that he could retreat effortlessly, no matter if it was only surveillance, no matter if he was dealing with Krama, or to his eloquence as if his abilities were suitable.