Not long after the city gates were opened, the members of the Black Rose Corps realized they had no hope of defending the city.
Eric seized the opportunity and had Sforza go persuade them. Eric promised to hire the Black Rose Corps, guaranteeing that all its surviving members and their property would be under his protection. The only price was to replace their Grand Commander, with Sforza taking over the role.
Upon hearing this news, Sforza, despite his limp, rushed eagerly toward the barricade where the Black Rose Corps was stationed.
In that moment, he felt that getting stabbed a few times hadn't been for nothing after all.
While they were still hesitating, Eric added that their salaries were negotiable.
The Grand Commander, hiding behind the barricade, scoffed at Eric's proposal. He stood up and shouted, "Foolish noble! Do you think you can buy everything with Money! I'm telling you, Mercenaries have dignity too! A dignity that can't be trampled on!
