The Lion King Agency's Submission (Continued)

"But!"

This dramatic shift in tone almost made Yuantangyuan gasp for breath.

"I'm not used to having other forces responsible for my safety, so I plan to have Natsuki assign a few demon-hunting officers to do this job."

The words had barely left her lips when Yuantangyuan's face immediately showed an anxious expression.

She immediately forgot about her previous calm demeanor.

"Your Majesty, if I may be frank, the demon-slaying officers under Princess Nangong's command are not strong enough to meet your requirements for protection."

Yuantangyuan's tone became somewhat urgent; for the first time today, she felt that things seemed to be going a little beyond her expectations.

"Is that so? What you said makes sense."

With another heavy sigh, Yuantangyuan's eyes lit up again.

But the next sentence once again drowned out the light in Yuantangyuan's eyes.

"Then let the Holy Ring Knights take charge. I think you're well aware of Holy Ring Knights strength!"

"This--! This--!"

This time, Yuantangyuan was completely at a loss for words.

The Knights of the Holy Ring Knights of Aldikia are renowned throughout the world.

With their strength, unless they were to directly confront the True Ancestor's familiar, the Holy Emperor Knights would have the power to suppress and render it powerless.

Even the Sword Shaman and Dancing Priestess carefully trained by the Lion King Agency were no match for an entire Holy Ring Knights.

"It seems you really want my safety to be handled by your Lion King Agency, Ento."

The address changed from the full name Yuantangyuan to the more affectionate Ento, but having been fooled twice already, Yuantangyuan was no longer so easily able to show excitement in her eyes.

You mean...?

Yuantangyuan asked cautiously, genuinely confused about William's intentions.

So she decided to stop guessing and instead asked for the answer directly.

Snap! Snap! Snap!

As crisp applause rang out, Yaze, who was waiting at the door, walked straight in.

"Refill their tea."

"Yes, Lord William!"

Yaze nodded in agreement, turned around and went back into the tea bar, where she brought out a teapot and gracefully poured tea for Yuantangyuan and the other two.

After refilling the teacup, William took a small sip, then looked at Yuantangyuan, who was still deep in thought, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"I'm not used to letting other people be responsible for my safety."

These words, which had been repeated many times, brought Yuantangyuan to a sudden, profound realization.

However, she then gave a wry smile. She had indeed given them the method, but it was one that they found truly difficult to accept.

Seeing Yuantangyuan looking so troubled, William also smiled with pleasure.

The anger that had been stirred up by the Lion King Agency has now been completely relieved.

Your Lion King Agency has a very strong desire for control, doesn't it? Don't you always think of yourselves as important figures in protecting world peace?

Now he's giving these arrogant girls a choice.

Otherwise, we should completely abandon the option of placing people around him.

Alternatively, you could choose to bring the entire Lion King Agency under his control, then he could allow you to monitor him at will.

Time passed by so quickly, so very quickly!

Even the black tea on the conference table was starting to get cold, and both Kozuki Sayaka and Kishiryu Yukina remained silent, just like their master.

"Your Majesty, you have indeed presented me with a very difficult problem!"

After a while, Yuantangyuan spoke in a hoarse voice with a wry smile.

"Really? I don't think it's a difficult problem to solve."

His Majesty the Spirit King twirled the pen that had somehow appeared in his hand and spoke calmly.

What do you mean?

Yuantangyuan frowned and said, puzzled.

She really didn't understand what William meant by that. How could such a difficult problem be nothing to this man?

"Of course, what are the duties of your Lion King Agency?"

"Responsible for handling large-scale Magecraft disasters threatening Japan and gathering intelligence."

Yuantangyuan answered without even thinking that this had always been their guiding principle in their work, and there was absolutely no need for her to think about it.

"Yes!"

William gave a sigh of approval, then changed the subject.

"But according to information I've gathered over the past century, your Lion King Agency has repeatedly harmed Japan's own interests by interfering in Magecraft disasters in other countries."

"That's precisely why the Japanese government established the Taishi Bureau fifty years ago, which completely obeys their instructions and centers entirely on Japanese interests, isn't that right!"

This statement Yuantangyuan speechless, as their complicated relationship with the Taishi Bureau was common knowledge.

However, only William could explain the complex relationship between them so clearly.

"So you mean--!"

This time, Yuantangyuan's tone became somewhat hesitant, because she was beginning to understand what William meant.

"That's right. Since you're not an organization that's entirely focused on Japan anyway, there's nothing wrong with taking this opportunity to break away!"

"And with me backing you up, you'll be able to act more effectively and easily."

Kishiryu Yukina and Kozuki Sayaka were completely dumbfounded, their mouths agape.

Even though they were considered quite intelligent, they still couldn't keep up with the pace of the two people's conversation.