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Having already expected his outburst, Emilia wasn't surprised at all. "Relax… It's not like I'm asking you to take over the world or anything… Just make sure that the current government of Red Dusk loses their support, and a new one comes into power within the next thirty days, that's it."
Tom pointed a finger at his own face in disbelief. "I get what you're saying, but… how am I supposed to get any of that done?!"
The crimson-haired girl blinked at him innocently. "I was told that you were an ambitious and powerful man, and someone with significant weight in Red Dusk. Did I… make a mistake?"
Looking at the girl's slightly sullen expression, Tom suddenly felt his heart thump in terror. 'No no, wait, this isn't going how I wanted it to at all!'