I look out of the window while waiting for the guests to arrive. After yesterday's heist, everything is going smoothly for me. With the help of Ambrosius, we create a facility where we will produce unlimited energy that can be spread across the country, earning us a good chunk of money every month.
Now, we only need to prepare for going on the offensive against the Tepes Clan.
"Boss, the guests are here."
"Ah, finally."
After a few minutes, I can see them walk inside the meeting room. The one leading the team is the exact definition of a witch. She is wearing a pointed head and holding a magic staff in her right hand. Standing next to her is a scholarly man wearing a purple robe with a medallion around his neck. The last one is a small girl, around eight to nine years old. She is wearing a white robe and a pointed head. She is also holding a magic staff.
"Welcome, honored guests. Please take a seat. Do you want to go to the point, or do you want to have some drinks and food first?"
"Let's get to the point first. We can enjoy food and drink later."
"Very well."
I lean forward, and after they take a seat, I say.
"The reason why I invite you here is to ask for a corporation between our two factions. However, I think we should introduce ourselves. My name is Valerian Millefiore, the leader of the Millefiore Famiglia."
The woman nods her head and says.
"My name is Karina Lowe, the Vice Director of Golden Dawn. Standing next to me is my assistant and Master of Runic Magic, Edwin Doyle. The young lady here is my apprentice, Le Fay Pendragon."
Oh? Le Fay Pendragon, huh? I know her. She is one of the people that join the Khaos Brigade, right? She joins team Vali alongside her brother, Arthur.
"Welcome to Vindice. With the introduction done, let me explain the reason why I invite you to my humble abode. First thing first, let me confirm something. Does the Golden Dawn still have a grudge against the Tepes Clan?"
Karina nods her head and says.
"That we do. It is an old grudge that we will never forget."
"Then that is good. That means we have the same target. We want to take an offensive move against the Tepes Clan, and we want you to join us in this offensive operation."
"Oh? We are willing to help you. However, please tell us your plan for this operation. As much as we want to solve the old grudge, we don't want to send our people into danger without any good plan."
"Fair enough. Here is our plan…"
I take out the map of Romania and start to explain to her the rough plan of our attack against the Tepes Clan. After a few minutes, I am done explaining our rough plan and looking at her.
"What do you think?"
"It is a good plan. However, some of the attacking plans are too high of a risk, don't you think?"
"And that is why my people will be the ones taking care of this. That doesn't mean we don't trust you, but I know the capabilities of my people in completing this mission."
She thinks for a few seconds before saying.
"I see. We can agree to this plan. However, what are you guys willing to give to our faction?"
I grin at her and take out a tube filled with Sun Flame. I cut my palm and pressed it into the tube. I can feel my hand get healed and show it to them.
"This is what we are willing to give to you. Before you say something, we have the bigger version and are willing to give three of them to your faction."
"What kind of energy is that? I can feel it's warm even from here. It is like the sun."
"Now. Now. That is the secret of our faction. We cannot tell you about that secret, you know? We are still on a potential ally stage."
"If we are an ally, will you give us the secret of this power?"
"Hmmm, not really. However, I am willing to give you a more advanced tech other than the Healing Pod and Tube to your faction."
Karina looks at me for a few seconds before saying.
"Can you give us time to think about this alliance?"
"Of course. However, please give me an answer in five days. We will launch an attack in ten days from now on, even without your faction."
Karina nods her head and says.
"Don't worry. We will give you an answer in three days."
"Very well. Then let us have some drinks and food. It is already lunchtime, after all."
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|3rd POV|
Le Fay looks around the city with a high spirit. After eating a delicious lunch, she immediately leaves her room, leaving her teacher to talk with the Director of Golden Dawn. She wants to see around the city and see what kind of interesting things she can see.
As she walks around the city, her eyes land on a group of children playing in the park. She quickly runs toward them and says.
"What are you guys playing?"
She asks them and sees them look at her for a second before a girl older than her walks forward and says.
"We are practicing our flame!"
"Flame?"
"En! This is the power Lord Millefiore granted us!"
The blond-haired young lady opens her palm, and suddenly, a purple flame appears on her palm.
"See?"
"Woah~ That is so cool!"
"Right?! Gasper! Show her yours!"
The older blonde girl tells the younger girl (?), and Le Fay watches the shy girl (?) open her palm. Her eyes widened when she saw green lightning.
"That is not a flame."
"N-No! T-this is flame! I-I have a lightning flame."
Le Fay wants to retort back but holds herself back. She is a guest here and doesn't want to create a bad impression.
"I see. Anyway, my name is Le Fay. Can I ask your name?"
"My name is Valerie! And this is Gasper! Do you want to play with us?"
Le Fay looks at her in shock before smiling brightly.
"Yes!"