After the ceremony, I gathered the brass together.

"So, we're going to take the fight to them soon.

　I told the executives the strategy I'd drawn up earlier.

"One of these days.... When exactly is it going to happen?

　Takaharu asks with a mysterious look on his face.

　Hmm?　If it's the usual Takahar, "Oh, yeah! And that should be a response worthy of the brain........

'The sooner the better. Ideally in three days.
Three days later...
Hmm?　Is there a problem?
Three days from now, it's going to be a little tougher to use this one...

　Takaharu takes out his iron knuckles - glow knuckles and mutters.

''Mmmm?　Lord Takahar, what is it?
'What?　This is God--

　--Takahara, shut up!

　Does Takahar have the same head as a chicken?　I told you to keep it a secret from everyone except those assigned to the Lina unit.

''Jin...?　What is it?
It's Takahar's person my life partner - Sarah sent me this item.
What?　It can't be--

　--Sarah, shut up!

　Takahar and Sarah had ruffled a little too many feathers at the ceremony, which would be just fine as punishment.

''--what?　You don't mean to tell me that instead of a ring you're sending me a Merikensack?　Love is not allowed in Astor's country!　No one is wooing me I mean, that's what it's all about!

　--Firelance!

I appreciate the special treatment, but I think I'd like to try something different.
Shut up, Saburo.

　Once I've solemnized the source of the commotion, I return to the topic at hand.

''The fact that my training is currently at A is a big advantage against Demon King Kaoru. In order to take advantage of this advantage, we need to act quickly. Do you have any questions?

　I wound up in a breath.

"What?　You don't listen to me, Zion, you don't listen to me!

　I look around at the faces of the executives through Sarah's nonsense.

''Sion-sama, I cannot participate in the battle, but may I ask you a question?

　Lady Tamura raised her hand modestly.

'What?'
"Lord Zion's forces have become the Astor Empire--the nation. Isn't there any room for discussion with the humans of Kanazawa City?
Discussion..... Let's ask the other side, Ms. Tamura. What are we going to discuss?
Well, it's a... a peaceful resolution to the problem...
'The peaceful way out.... What exactly?　What do you propose, a non-aggression pact?
....

　Miss Tamura quieted down with a pained expression on her face.

''To make sure there's no misunderstanding I'm not against the discussion.
What?

　The canon that I've known for a long time is surprised by my words.

　You're rude........ I won't oppose it if everyone surrenders to the discussion.

　Ms. Tamura is a necessary person for the development of the Astor Empire, but she's a bit too moderate. It's troublesome to have the same thing proposed over and over again in the future.

''To begin with, I'd like to ask, is humanity open to discussion from us?　We call ourselves the Astor Empire. But does humanity recognize the Astor Empire?　Are they recognizing you?
It's hard to know where we are now.
'In order to get something, we're going to have to give something away. To put it into perspective, to get this discussion, we're going to have to offer up something - a concession. If the Astor Empire is inferior to the humans in Kanazawa City or equal to them, we should consider that option. What about the current situation?　Equal?　Is it inferior?
In terms of strength alone, he would have won.

　As Ms. Tamura remained silent, Kotetsu replied: "Ms. Tamura, let's ask again.

'Miss Tamura, I'll ask you again. What do we need to discuss?
'I'm sorry.... Please forgive me for uttering a shallow opinion.

　Ms. Tamura bowed her head deeply with a somber expression.

'It's not that I'm angry. And I'm not going to launch an attack. I will advise you at the outset. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I hope you understand.

　It would be foolish to deflate Lady Tamura and let the Lords know that she would eventually take hostile action against humanity. I throw in a follow-up word to keep up appearances.

''Yes......... I apologize again and again for my outbursts, and I will work harder to ensure that Emperor Astor is recognized as a nation.''

　Ms. Tamura bowed deeply and showed her understanding of my earlier words.

　Phew......... I hope this will make things easier from now on........

''Takach?''
What is it?
You know, Theon, you're a lot more of a cougar than you think, but...

　--Sarah, shut up!

"Saburo.
Ha!
"I'm sorry I let my magic run rampant earlier,
Is it gonna be an explosion?
It's an outburst.
That's not an apology, but I'm going to allow Sara to absorb it.
"--!　Oh, thankfully happy!
What?　That's impossible--

　--Sarah, shut up!

"Work hard to master Sarah's magic so that you can be ready for battle in three days' time.
I'm awestruck, sir!

　Saburo is shaking with emotion.

''Theon, is Saburou going to be left out of the defense this time?
No, I might borrow it, depending on the circumstances, but it's basically defense.
So you see you don't have to absorb Miss Sarah.
Yataro, we have no time to create random numbers in a year or so.
We need it!　Sablow will need Miss Sarah's special powers, I'm sure!

　Yataro hurriedly corrected his earlier gaffe.

'Sorry, guys. Let's take a break. Come on, Saburo.
Ha!

　--Sara, follow me!

Yeeeaaahhhh--

　--Sarah, shut up!

　I leave the room where the meeting was being held, with Saburo and Sara in tow.

"Saburo, permission to absorb.
I'm awestruck, sir!
Sarah, I forbid you to move until Sabraw's absorption is complete!
Impossible!　I'm sorry!　I'm sorry!　What do I have to do to forgive--
For mercy's sake, I'll leave you alone...
What ... wait ... really?

　I go back to the room we were meeting in, leaving a jubilant Sablow and a terrified Sarah trembling in fear.

'Yeaaaaaaah!

　Sarah's screams echoed around them as they separated by a single door, and after a three-minute wait, a glazed, glowing face and a ghoulish gait Sarah returned to the room.

'Now, does anyone else have any questions?'

　I look around at the faces of the executives with a smile, but no one seems to have any questions.

'Then we shall decide in three days!　Each of you should prepare yourselves with that in mind.

　There was some back and forth, but in the end the meeting ended without any problems.