"Oh? What conditions?"
"Out of consideration for you, they can keep their faith, but... they must leave the Northern Territory," said the Northern Territory Duke.
Charlotte looked deeply at Duke Stefan and nodded:
"No problem."
The Magic Energy Crystal flickered slightly, and Charlotte's figure began to appear even more ethereal.
"It seems... the time for projection is almost up, Your Grace. I'll leave the rest to my envoy to negotiate with you. I wish us a pleasant cooperation," said Charlotte.
"A pleasant cooperation!"
Duke Stefan raised his glass and laughed.
The magical radiance dissolved, leaving behind only a lackluster crystal on another throne. The crystal floated up and flew into the hands of Albrecht, who was clad in a noble robe and wearing a mask.
Watching the crystal in Albrecht's hand, Duke Stefan's face showed a contemplative expression. He said with a smile:
