For any cooperation or alliance, there must be a condition: there must exist a widespread common interest or a common enemy as the foundation for possible cooperation.
Does such a basis for cooperation exist between V.E Company and the orthodox faction within Charlemagne's political circle?
The answer is that there indeed exists a common interest and a common enemy for mutual advancement—the Cenabum Sect. Furthermore—
"Could it… could it really be?"
The former Secretary of Foreign Affairs revealed a weak, bitter smile, his hand shaking as he held onto an old friend.