"We should be able to persuade at least four countries by the day after tomorrow, before Chris and the others officially go to war!"
Robin nodded slightly and said without expression, "This must be kept strictly confidential."
"Our blitzkrieg depends on no one in the other regions knowing our plan."
"If the persuasion fails, contact us immediately."
A murderous glint crossed Robin's eyes. "Marianne will be ready to help you carry out assassinations at any time."
"This time, we cannot afford to show mercy!"
Princess Vivi stiffened as a chill seemed to spread through the air.
Then resolve filled her eyes, and she nodded firmly.
Princess Vivi was no longer the timid girl she had once been.
She had matured greatly, and her heart had grown stronger.
Most importantly, Princess Vivi would do anything now to advance Chris's ambitions.
Whether it was arms trade, casinos, or assassinating enemies.
She no longer shied away from any of it!
Marianne paused with her paintbrush in midair. "I'll send the two people I have the most faith in with Princess Vivi."
"With those two there, even killing someone on the spot won't cause trouble."
"That will go a long way toward keeping the news from leaking."
At some point, Sally had lit another cigarette.
She took a gentle drag and said, "There's no need for everyone to be so tense."
"Assassination is only a last resort—the worst-case plan."
"I believe the terms we're offering will be enough to win them over."
"They won't dare offend both the Royal Family of the Alabasta Kingdom and the Chris Pirates, who are at the height of their fame."
Robin agreed, and her expression softened considerably.
She reminded Princess Vivi once more, "Don't kill the rulers of those countries unless you absolutely have to."
"Threaten them or