As it is now, dropping into Sinless City without any connections, the governor had command of no one except his own guards and a handful of Mercenary Groups that could be bought with money.
Sinless City, being largely composed of exiled criminals who harbor an intense hatred for the Federation, no one pays any heed to his supposed "pioneer order."
For so many years, Sinless City has been lawless and governed by its own set of rules.
At least, hunters are not required to pay taxes on treasures they have risked their lives for.
The gentry now have their eye on the rich pickings of the Old Continent and want Sinless City to become part of the kingdom's land to continue their exploitation. Naturally, this will not work out.
The conflict between the two sides is escalating.
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As Leonard Churchill listens, he unconsciously finishes more than half of his drink.