Crusch's Proposed Condition

When Emilia's voice rang clearly throughout the study, it was followed by a dull silence.

Crusch closed her eyes and spoke as if to herself.

"I see. Even with the dragon's approval, you, as a silver-haired Half-Elf, still have no advantage or supporters in the Royal Selection. So you must first form alliances and establish a foothold to avoid being eliminated at the very beginning?"

Crusch's guesses were all correct.

If Fang Li didn't know Crusch to be someone who wouldn't play Mind's Eye, Fang Li might even have suspected that her "declaration of war" was a staged performance to lull them into a false sense of security.

However, that's not something that's too hard to guess.

Emilia's current situation, I believe that, apart from types like Felt who have never experienced politics, the other candidates for the Royal Selection can guess.

"I think I understand the situation." Crusch opened her eyes, looked at Emilia, and said, "Indeed, among the five Royal Selection ones, the conflict between you and me is the most unclear. If we form an equal alliance before defeating the other candidates, it would certainly not be a bad thing."

Upon hearing this, Emilia leaned forward, somewhat impatiently saying, "Then we..."

"Wait, don't rush." Crusch raised a hand, interrupting Emilia, and said very decisively, "Indeed, there's no harm in forming an alliance, but if there are no benefits, then there's no need to form an alliance, right?"

Emilia lowered her head slightly.

Clearly, Emilia had anticipated that Crusch would say that.

That's only natural.

"You formed an alliance with me so that you could stand firm and not be seen as the weaker party from the start, and be eliminated first," Crusch said bluntly. "But that's your goal. What benefits will I gain from forming an alliance with you?"

After Crusch finished speaking, Felix followed up with her own words.

"As far as we know, the Border Count who supports Emilia is a palace magician, and he can support the entire border on his own, but that's all."

Felix, abandoning her previous playful and mischievous demeanor, spoke with a sharp and incisive tone, "To be honest, in our view, Emilia's camp lacks both manpower and popularity. Apart from the strongest mage, Lord Roswaal, forming an alliance with you offers no other advantages. Even with the financial support of the Mezas Clan, our Carsten family is not lacking in that regard either."

"In conclusion," Felix said with a smile, "Forming an alliance with Emilia is tantamount to being the only one giving, with no benefit whatsoever for us. The alliance is therefore meaningless."

It's cruel, but that's the truth.

In short, Crusch and the others only have one meaning to convey.

"What kind of bargaining chips have you prepared to entice us?" Crusch asked Emilia. "Based on these chips, if the conditions for 'equality' are truly met, then I won't hesitate."

This is what Crusch wanted to express.

This time, it was Emilia's turn to close her eyes.

Rem also closed her eyes, adopting a listening posture, perfectly demonstrating the qualities of a servant.

As for Fang Li, he made eye contact with someone.

That person was Wilhelm, who, like him, remained silent.

Immediately, Fang Li looked at Emilia.

Fang Li knew that although Emilia innocent and kind, she was not incapable of thinking.

If it were this young girl, she should be able to tell, right?

It's clear what kind of outcome the current atmosphere will lead to.

Emilia certainly did not disappoint Fang Li.

"No need to hesitate...?" Emilia suddenly opened her eyes, her purplish-blue eyes fixed on Crusch, and said, "Since Lady Crusch is so resolute, it means that I have the bargaining chip you want, right?"

Emilia, you've hit the nail on the head.

Crusch showed a satisfied expression.

This expression told everyone that Emilia was absolutely right.

"Please tell me," Emilia said solemnly, "What should I offer in return?"

"It's very simple." Crusch turned her gaze away.

The gaze fell directly on Fang Li.

Fang Li raised an eyebrow slightly.

Emilia seemed to understand something as well, and said in astonishment, "Could it be..."

"Yes." Crusch nodded heavily and stated her conditions.

"I hope to gain Fang Li Liqing as a combatant."

The negotiations ended quickly.

Ultimately, Emilia's faction and Crusch's faction successfully formed an alliance.

what does that mean?

This means that Crusch got the conditions she wanted.

Is this really okay?

In the guest room of the Karsten Villa, the group had just returned when Emilia couldn't help but ask Fang Li a question.

"This is clearly my business, there's no reason for you to bear the burden alone."

At this moment, Emilia's eyes were filled with self-reproach.

That was directed at one's own powerlessness.

If she could, Emilia would prefer to be the one making the conditions herself, rather than Fang Li.

That's Emilia's personality.

Fang Li simply shook his head and said, "I've already said that this is also good for me, and it's not just because of you."

After saying that, Fang Li went to the window and drew back the curtains.

The bustling activity in the courtyard below continued.

You can see that from here.

Below, in the rows of Dragon Carriage, people are unloading heavy boxes from above.

Those boxes were all filled with weapons.

Seeing this, Fang Li suddenly smiled.

"I was originally thinking of getting involved if I had the chance, but now the opportunity has come knocking on my door. Why not take it?"

Hearing Fang Li's words, Emilia didn't know what to say.

Then, Emilia recalled the contents of the meeting that had just taken place.

After making her request, Crusch didn't give Emilia any time to be surprised or object, and directly threw out this sentence.

"Don't misunderstand, I don't intend to use this opportunity to pull Fang Li Liqing into my camp."

The remarks just now did give the impression of a talent transaction.

However, given Crusch's character, she would never do such a despicable thing.

Crusch made this request for only one purpose.

In order to assemble a reliable fighting force for the upcoming battles.

With this thought in mind, Crusch with a serious expression.

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