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Six days had passed.
Thanks to the publication of records by the Vamel Alliance, people around the world now knew all the details of the Evil God War.
"...They're wrapping up the deaths of Diphus Runcandel and Lynn Milcano."
Lutero Magic Federation, Tower of Stories.
Octavia spoke while examining the newspaper on desk.
The newspaper contained transformed accounts of the publicized records of the Evil God War.
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Led by Dino Zaglon, the Runcandel pens did not attempt to restore Diphus's honor through these records.
They merely transcribed the records into articles with a calm tone.
It was because Mary did not want it.
Diphus's death was a matter of personal mourning as her closest brother.
Regardless of why he placed hope in Jin with whatever feelings he had, the fact that so many people died at the hands of his corrupt deeds did not disappear.
However, people understood Diphus through the passage "placing hope in Jin Runcandel."
Of course, not everyone felt that way, but at the very least, Diphus was not treated as a villain who would never be seen again.
The same applied to Lynn Milcano's betrayal.
In the first place, Lynn's betrayal was not known to the public or even to the temporary allies, but her self-proclaimed role as a villain for the sake of the evil god was newly revealed.
"Our journalists are continuously trying to find flaws through Ran, Vigo, Myu, and Anne, but it won't be easy to change the atmosphere."
Furthermore, the betrayal of the resurrected former patriarchs and the continued achievements of the former patriarchs who did not succumb to corruption were receiving great responses from the public.
In this way, the published records, from one to ten, were mostly bringing favorable effects to the Runcandels.
"Moreover, they did not inform us about Lynn Milcano's betrayal at the time. Even though the evil god war ended in victory..."
When Ronil replied, Kadun furiously clenched his teeth.
"It's an obvious deception! That damn 12th flagbearer played with us. He proceeded with the information release without even discussing it with us. It's infuriating! Is he going to stab us in the back like this? It's unbearable...!"
As Kadun spoke, Veradin quietly raised his head.
"Getting angry won't solve anything, Lord Kadun. Please calm down. Every time you act like this, I feel embarrassed."
The atmosphere in the conference room grew cold as Veradin finished speaking.
Since becoming the guardian dragon of Kelliark, no one had ever seen Kadun lose his temper like this.
Whenever Kadun got unnecessarily angry or spoke nonsense, even Kelliark tried to calm him down.
"What did you say?"
"If you want to express your anger and make people uncomfortable, it takes a certain ability. Do you have the power to pressure Runcandel and the Vamel alliance right now? Can you crush them with your mere presence?"
Kadun glared at Veradin.
Since regaining his sanity, Veradin had been distancing himself from the image they had manipulated him into and the person they wanted him to be.
"Young patriarch, even your father did not treat me recklessly."
"So what? Do I have a reason to emulate my fathers attitude towards you, Lord Kadun? There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with what I said."
"Veradin!"
"If you continue to express your emotions unnecessarily and ruin the atmosphere during meetings, it will only make you look ridiculous to both allies and enemies. As the guardian dragon of the clan, it means you should have weight. I think I said something similar before."
Just as Kadun was about to say something, Octavia and Ronil restrained him.
"If you're not satisfied with my methods, then immediately find a way to heal Father. Then I will show more respect towards you, Lord Kadun."
Bang!
With a loud bang, Kadun eventually shattered the table and stormed out of the meeting room.
"After the meeting, warn Lord Kadun not to behave like this again. If he leaves the meeting like this in the future, he won't have a chance to sit here again."
"...I understand."
"Has there been any response from the Vamel alliance regarding the use of the purifier?"
-During the decisive battle, I will also need the power of Kelliark. Of course, it's an unpleasant matter, but if the purification device is improved before the battle, and if there is a situation where Kelliark's power as Zipfel is absolutely necessary, then I will use the purification device.
These were the words spoken by Jin during the temporary alliance conference.
Zipfel had already requested the use of the purification device from Runcandel immediately after the war ended.
"I haven't received any response yet."
"They seem to have no intention of complying."
"Should we push harder?"
"No, it's fine. Since my father's condition is probably not at a level that can be cured by their purifier, it's better to find another solution. Tell Lord Kadun to take care of it."
"Veradin, no, Young Patriarch. It's not good to mistreat Lord Kadun excessively. Runcandel and the Vamel alliance are solidifying their alliance right after the war. We don't have a reason to create divisions among ourselves, do we?"
"Spectre Captain, our federation also needs Lord Kadun's competent presence for solidarity. Not to mention that it applies to all the leaders of the clan, including me. They have a clear focal point called Jin Runcandel."
"I hope you don't intend to break Lord Kadun's spirit and demonstrate the dignity of the Young Patriarch to the lower ranks."
"I should consider that as well. If Lord Kadun becomes more respectful, it would be a way for me to prove my leadership to the clan and subordinate forces again."
"Young patriarch."
"Enough, let's stop here. Spectre Captain, consult with the strategists to find ways to cloud the atmosphere in Runcandel. Rather than using the deceased as leverage, it would be better to create a framework by suggesting that Jin Runcandel is provoking a new war right after the purging. In fact, they are provoking us and Kinzelo a lot."
"Understood."
"The report has come in that a shipyard is being constructed near the second castle of Hairan. Dame Octavia, please monitor the situation with discretion. We need to continue applying pressure to ensure the issue is not resolved due to a shortage of steel."
"We are currently scrutinizing the transportation means of the Empire, neighboring neutral countries, and Huphester, while suspending the export of steel from the Lutero Federation, just as you suggested. It seems they are having a hard time, as you anticipated."
"That level of assurance is not enough. There is a high possibility that they have some hidden reserves. It could be the Minche Blacksmith Association... or perhaps Kinzelo."
"We are still actively investigating the former. There have been no sightings of transport ships from Huphester, the Vamel alliance, or the Empire. Additionally, the 12th Flagbearer has offended their pride by lending weapons from the Association without permission. It seems unlikely they will readily provide assistance."
"What about Kinzelo?"
"This morning, Kashmir Alprion from the Vamel alliance visited their headquarters."
"It would be difficult to intercept transportation through the leader's dimensional portal."
"I will make sure to confirm whether their deal has been finalized or fell through."
"Whether it is finalized or not, make sure to present conditions better than those offered by the Vamel alliance to redirect the deal in our favor."
After discussing a few more matters, the meeting concluded.
Veradin sat quietly in the now empty meeting room.
'...Pressuring Lord Kadun was certainly necessary, but I may have gone too far.'
In truth, Veradin had been feeling that his emotions were no longer under proper control.
While his recent actions towards Kadun had been planned in advance, he felt that his words had gone further than intended.
'Is it because of Father, or is it due to the powers I gained through the traces of mana? It seems controlling them won't be easy.'
Eventually, Veradin slowly made his way up to the top floor of the tower.
"...Father."
Placing his hand on the life support device of Kelliark.
Inside the life support device, Kelliark's entire body had turned a sickly black color.
The transformation had already progressed to the point where regeneration was impossible with the current purification methods.
"Soon, I will be able to extract you from there. At that time..."
Veradin leaned closer to the life support device, whispering the rest of his words.
"I will take my leave now. Rest peacefully."
As Veradin left the room, Kelliark quietly opened his eyes.
With lifeless eyes devoid of any vitality, he stared at the door where Veradin had disappeared.
Occasionally, his fingers twitched slightly.
***
During the past week, Jin had been meeting with the kings, lords, ruling families of allied clans, and immigrants from various regions within Huphester to provide encouragement.
The construction of the shipyard in the sword emperor's territory was progressing smoothly.
The master blacksmiths of the Association were already sending shipments of steel through Vailam, knowing that it was needed for the construction of the shipyard.
Even Veradin had not considered transportation through Vailam.
Even during the meeting of Zipfel, Vailam tirelessly carried steel as if taking a leisurely stroll.
Kashmir's visit to the Kinzelo headquarters was not only about the construction of the shipyard near the second castle of Hairan but also a deception.
Kashmir intentionally proposed a steel trade with Kinzelo and was rejected.
It was only natural since he had expressed a desire to purchase steel at a higher price than the market rate.
While the shipyard near the second castle of Hairan would indeed be used once completed, the secret shipyard in the sword emperor's territory was the key to the production of the alliance's battleships.
After receiving all the related information, Jin, Valeria, and Bale returned to the Kaldran Snowfield.
[Welcome back, youngest. It seems you've brought Valeria and Sir Bale... Valeria, I apologize for what happened before. As you know, I wasn't in my right mind.]
"It's alright."
Brief greetings were exchanged, and Valeria reviewed the records concerning the mysterious woman's words.
Fortunately, the records were immediately confirmed without any delay.
<'If Chiron Runcandel returns like this, your younger brother won't be able to handle him. Without receiving my help, never.'>
For a while, the group couldn't take their eyes off that particular passage.
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