The news of Old Carlo's death spread before long.
Inside Tire City.
After the governor, Kro, and the Duke of Rainbow heard the news,
they began a secret discussion.
"The one who killed Carlo was the Baron of Red Mill."
"This little baron named Everon sure is lucky."
"During the surprise attack on Lehman City, he happened to encounter defenses that had already been breached."
"This time, he actually managed to intercept Duke Carlo outside Lehman City."
"This achievement is enough to get him promoted to duke!"
The Governor of Tire spoke with some envy.
"The border doesn't need two dukes!"
The Duke of Rainbow spoke up from the side.
"Having us is enough."
"I think his title can be replaced with something else."
"And his achievements can belong to us as well!"
Governor Tire gave a sly chuckle.
"Of course."
"I've already sent someone to find Everon."
"Compared to becoming a duke without any territory,"
"he needs Lehman City's territory and magic crystals more."
"I promised him one hundred thousand magic crystals."
"But I don't have enough!"
As he spoke, he looked toward the Duke of Rainbow.
"I'll make up the rest, and Lehman City can go to him as well."
"But the credit for killing Duke Carlo must belong to me."
Governor Tire tapped his fingers on the table.
"According to our previous agreement, we'll support you in taking the throne."
"Once you become king, Rainbow Land will belong to me."
"This is the contract."
"If you agree, then the deal is concluded."
After glancing over it, the Duke of Rainbow looked toward the alchemist Kro beside him.
"Then, Sir, what do you want?"
Kro was also a participant in the plan.
And an extremely important one at that.
With his help, they could obtain the support of