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It's me. The spokesman incident is over——

......Platinum.

...Who are you? I'm looking for the director...

Doesn't matter. You should have received the authorization code for this terminal.

Since you know about this channel, you aren't one of the two Lazurites. So...

Just keep your suspicions to yourself and refrain from looking too hard.

What I am saying next will be between the 'Armorless Union', and nothing to do with the 'directors'.

......Alright.

A squad of campaign knights crossed into the Twilight Wood in secret. This went unnoticed by the General Chamber of Commerce, so it likely has something to do with the Radiant Knight.

Silverlance...?

The Lazurite will take full responsibility for this matter, don't trouble yourself.

Haah? Since when are they so responsible?

Your mission is to monitor the Radiant Knight in their stead.

The Radiant Knight... that's a pain.

——So they've got an even bigger pain over there?

Still unclear. The ripples from a single stone spread far. The return of the Radiant Knight has brought us a lot of trouble... In fact, we're devoting too much of our attention on her.

...One more thing.

No matter what, do not take action against the Sarkaz with the Radiant Knight.

Those two Sarkaz... You seem to know a lot about them.

The Confessarius and the Radiant Knight also belong to another 'company.' Will this matter be so simple...? I'm not sure.

Just handle your own tasks properly and don't mess up like before.

We'll be busier.

Ahh... It's the phone again... Are they looking for Mr. Czarny?

But Mr. Czarny... has been gone for a while.

...Hello?

The spokesman?

Ah, no. Sorry, Mr. Czarny is currently——

Wh-what?

I dialed the spokesman's number, and you answered.

Therefore, you are the spokesman.

Huh? Wh-what? I don't understand——

Name.

Me......?

Name.

Err, please call me Malkiewicz. I used to work for Słoma Food Company, until Mr. Czarny invited me to work with him...

S-Sir? Is Mr. Czarny——?

Good day, Mr. Malkiewicz.

Ah, sorry, Miss. I thought that——

I am the Director and CEO of Słoma Food Company, you should be familiar with my voice. Mr. Malkiewicz, you are now officially dismissed.

Huh?

From now on, you no longer belong to the Słoma Food Company, nor the Mieszko Group——Please keep in mind at all times that you are representing the General Chamber of Commerce.

When the Major ends, you may choose to stay or leave. You will be generously compensated based on your performance.

Right now, there are three tasks waiting for you. You have no right to question them.

Firstly, ensure the smooth continuation of the Major. This is of the utmost importance.

Secondly, guide the public opinion regarding the Radiant Knight and related matters. We are not asking for 'damage control', what we want are 'benefits' on top of that.

Thirdly, some contacts from the Armorless Union will be arriving at your location within three minutes. Supervise them as they carry out their duties. If there are any issues, report directly to the General Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors.

Wait...! I don't want to be...!

Is there anything you wish to say? Spokesman Malkiewicz?

I-I don't think...

No, I... I understand...

Very good. I wish you the best of luck.

Haa... A dream... This is definitely a dream...

I heard the good news. Czarny's authority has been completely transferred to you, Spokesman... Malkiewicz, right?

What do we do next? You might need a minute. I don't mind taking a break.

I-I don't understand. Why me...?

Wait, wait. Aren't you the same, Platinum? Why did you allow yourself to be pushed into this position? What should I do...?

Who knows? Maybe they just wanted to see someone become as nasty as they are.

Don't think too much when you're in Kazimierz.

But... Just look at me... I can't even afford a decent suit. I...

Right, Mr. Czarny must have arranged some tasks for you. You should know what the Armorless Union is doing——

No idea.

Eh...?

I only know what I'm doing.

Th-then, what are you doing?

Oh... Usually people stop asking when I answer like that. You...

Never mind. I screwed something up a while ago and now I have to deal with it.

Five Knight-Assassins were made while hunting a target. Then they disappeared.

The Armorless Union w-went missing?

...Are you really prepared to know the truth?

I... I have no other choice.

Really.

Pay close attention to the 'Pinus Sylvestris Knightclub' then. They're more than just competition knights. They openly... oppose the Armorless Union.

...The Radiant Knight has returned?

Word on the street is she descended from the skies and rescued Maria.

Rescued?

The Knights Association... No, it probably came from higher up. They arranged that match for Maria. The audience all believed that it was just a thrilling performance, but those with discerning eyes could tell...

They were going at it for real. If the Radiant Knight was any later, Maria would be dead.

...Are they giving up the game already?

Maybe we gave them more credit than they deserved. These things happen in every season of the Major——They don't care.

What they care about doesn't matter. I never expected them to understand, but to think they don't even want to keep up appearances...

What's important is that in Kazimierz, no one cares.

They're telling people we're out of competition for a while because of a training accident...

...That's ugly.

'That's ugly.'

...Pfft. Hahahaha. Hey, what the hell's up with that? Isn't that totally good for us?

If they had gone through the National Council instead of scurrying around in the dark, we'd really be in trouble.

You... You let yourself go after just relaxing for a bit.

Mhmm... Our opponents couldn't wait any longer and acted first, but ended up giving us the win instead. How could I not be happy?

When those two finish their jobs, we'll finally get to the main point.

What? Didn't you get your fill in the arena?

Tch...... The more I cross weapons with that trash, the more I hate those knight nobles. What disgusts me the most is that I used to be one of them.

*Sigh* So complicated.

They don't have a penny's worth of dignity or faith. The knight nobles are total sellouts now.

Don't get yourself worked up. This topic always does that to you. Don't worry, they'll get what's coming to them.

Though, before that, we should straighten out the enemy right in front of us.

——The Armorless Union.

We'll expose them out in the open for all to see, yeah?

Hey Margaret, how long has it been since you've been home?

Your room is still as it used to be! I clean it all the time... Oh, I think we sold the furniture though...