The conversation came from the other side of the wall.⊙,
The first to speak was a somewhat deep voice, quite different from Instaron's loud voice. One could almost hear the stiff, solemn tone of a nobleman from its pitch alone. Such a tone would usually make people feel bored, but coming from this particular voice, it unexpectedly gave one a sense of reassuring composure.
"...Have you considered the consequences?"
Although Brando had never met Tagus face-to-face, the moment he heard this voice, the other's image seemed to appear before him.
Only then did Instaron speak. It had to be said that although this future star of Madara was extraordinarily handsome, his voice was nowhere near as pleasant as Tagus's: "This isn't a matter of consequences, Tagus. You understand that."
"This isn't the issue." Brando could almost see Tagus shaking his head in denial before him as he said in his steady voice, "Do you think that human is arrogant, foolish, or naive?"
"No, quite the opposite. He's a difficult man. That's precisely why I don't want him to be able to return to Eluin."
"But if that's the case, would he take the initiative to propose a condition that benefits us, Instaron?"
"Half and half. I believe he understands that as well, but he also understands the trouble Eluin is facing. This war will destroy everything in the kingdom. That's why he found an opportunity in my words. Even if that opportunity isn't certain to succeed, it's still worth a try. I trust my judgment of people. He's one of our kind, Tagus."
Tagus fell silent.
"Then," he said again, "do you understand why he insists on finding me?"
"That's simple. He doesn't want us to remain here." Instaron replied, "He's with that Little Princess of the Nine Phoenixes, so