"If that Komer is simply looking for a respite to obtain a legitimate name in Homer, that would indeed be good. What I fear is that he may have other ideas in mind, intending to use us. And now, we are having such a hard time that even maintaining our position is extremely difficult. We are truly caught between a rock and a hard place," Hoffman said in anguish.
"Your Highness, do you think it's necessary to take some tough measures against those Great Aristocrats?" Tez knew his suggestion would certainly be rejected by Hoffman, but given the current dire situation, if no action was taken, things would likely get worse. The olive branch extended by Homer was nothing but a mirage, hardly something to count on. Even if it were to materialize, it would be a baited hook that once swallowed, would be hard to spit out.
