Episode 35: A Dry Decision

 

"…⁉"

 

What is he talking about? Killing Gild...?

 

I don't really understand his intentions. As far as I know, Raven and Rugas swore loyalty to him. There wasn't such a depiction in 'Sieg,' but are they planning to betray him?

 

In any case, taking it at face value is dangerous.

 

"Your actions don't seem to match your words. I won't let you say you've forgotten about yesterday."

 

"It was only after being thoroughly beaten by you all that I finally woke up. I realized there's no bright future in doing this..."

 

"..."

 

It doesn't seem like he's lying.

 

Moreover, if it were a complete lie, there would be no reason to expose himself to us in such a defenseless state.

 

…Maybe I should watch a bit more.

 

"You've probably already heard from Leisha about the clan's coup plan, but to be honest, none of the executives, including myself, were keen on it. The only one who wasn't was Leisha."

 

Indeed, in the scenario, the atmosphere right after Gild's order was one of confusion.

 

But at least when they attacked us yesterday, the killing intent felt genuine. I can't imagine someone who isn't genuinely committed to the plan killing innocent people.

 

"We were initially unable to abandon the positions we had built up and went along with it. That is, all of us except Leisha."

 

Raven continued speaking.

 

"We became serious when Gild ordered us to eliminate Leisha. Gild can be utterly ruthless at times. When we realized that betrayal would result in not only our own deaths but also the deaths of our families, we had nowhere to run."

 

…Certainly, hearing this makes the executives seem a bit pitiable.

 

Even though they are highly capable individuals, there's nothing they can do if everyone else is an enemy.

 

The upper echelons of the clan, apart from Gild, were originally just focused on 'making money' as an organization and were not inherently evil. They didn't seem to have any power ambitions either.

 

In the scenario of 'Sieg,' the story was told from the perspective of Leisha, the righteous heroine, so I had no way of knowing the inner struggles of the enemy side.

 

I see. It's starting to make sense.

 

"In other words, you want us to kill Gild and free everyone from fear?"

 

"Exactly. I know it's a selfish request, but..."

 

Good grief. That's indeed true.

 

Clan internal matters should be resolved internally. Asking us, who have no relation to help, is a sign that the organization is already failing.

 

However, ignoring someone who has swallowed their pride to ask for help is also not right.

 

The three of us exchanged glances.

 

Then, I answered on behalf of the group.

 

"No. It's impossible."

 

"...⁉"

 

I explained the reason to Raven.

 

"We can destroy the clan. In fact, we were planning to. But saving you all is impossible. Give it up. If Gild were walking around alone, it would be easy. But he isn't. If we try to take him down, we'll have to fight the entire clan."

 

We could hold back to some extent and heal them later with my recovery magic. But I don't have the leeway to guarantee our lives against a large number of people genuinely trying to kill us.

 

I don't want to be dishonest and make promises I can't keep.

 

"In that case, leave it to me. If you let me live a little longer..."

 

"Do you have a plan?"

 

"Yes. I will definitely persuade all the executives."

 

"Persuade...?"

 

I just heard that their lives and the lives of their families are being threatened. Can persuasion really solve this?

 

If that were enough to solve the problem, it would have been resolved already...

 

As I was thinking that—

 

"I've already succeeded with one person. Rugas. He didn't respond to my persuasion at first..."

 

Raven shook Rugas, who was lying on the ground.

 

"I know you're already awake. You must have heard the conversation. Give me your answer."

 

As Raven said, Rugas had only been pretending to be unconscious and immediately opened his eyes.

 

"...I can't resist in this state. ...Alright, I give up."

 

"That's how it is. If words don't work, I'll take responsibility and use force."

 

…Hmm, I see.

 

Well, this might work for the 'persuasion' part. Whether or not this counts as 'persuasion' is up for debate, though.

 

"Please... I'm begging you! I know it's not right for me to ask after what we did, but please! I'll do anything...!"

 

Raven pleaded desperately.

 

With all these conditions met, making a decision was easy.

 

"Alright. We'll take care of Gild."

 

"Really!?"

 

"Yes. But only if you succeed in persuading the other executives."

 

It wasn't out of sympathy... Just a few days ago, when my plea to have my offer from 'Black Mist Blade' reinstated was rejected, I decided not to change my attitude based on who I was dealing with.

 

The reason I accepted this request was that it benefited us.

 

Originally, we intended to destroy Gild and the 'Black Mist Blade.' More accurately, there was no outcome that would satisfy Leisha and protect the capital other than annihilation.

 

However, with Raven's persuasion, the situation changes. If he succeeds in persuading the other executives, the number of opponents we have to fight will be significantly reduced, limited to Gild.

 

It's better to reach the same goal more safely and easily.

 

I made this decision based on a dry calculation... but there's no harm in being appreciated. I'll keep this reasoning to myself.

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