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#798. I have a question for you.

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World Federation.

The coalition of the seven guilds that everyone believed would conquer the world’s hegemony with momentum that surpassed even the Seven Dragons.

But that is a thing of the past.

The atmosphere of the World Federation, which had grown gloomy with repeated failures, was now beyond a house of mourning and reminiscent of a graveyard.

No, if I had to compare it, it would be close to a sinking ship.

The guild members’ expressions all reminded me of mice wandering around looking for an escape route.

It wasn’t just the story of the guild members.

“Suseong Group and Tsuen Industries have also requested termination of the contract, and North Korea and Sichuan have hinted that support is no longer possible.”

“From Manmamun to Midas, it means that most of East Asia has already gone over to the Seven Dragons.”

“At least, it would be better not to expect the same donations as before.”

A man with fixed monocle glasses.

At Lee Chun-gi’s words, Johanna, the divine monarch, a woman in a fancy robe who was fiddling with the tablet, let out a sigh.

“It’s difficult.”

“Sacred Lord, aren’t things better on your side?”

“The faith of our followers is not infinite, especially when it comes to making donations.”

“Umm….”

The Creator groaned.

It was like that in the past, but especially in modern society, money is needed for everything you do.

The amount of money needed to maintain the World Federation, a huge organization, was beyond imagination.

But so far they have never been particularly tight on funds.

This is because numerous countries and corporations, who believed that the World Federation would hold the hegemony of the world, provided huge donations in various ways.

Thanks to that funding, we have been able to prepare several global-scale plans.

But there is no such thing as sponsorship without a price.

Of course, he lost a lot of money due to successive failures.

As the Seven Dragons gained power, those who felt a sense of crisis both business and politically were reducing or cutting off the size of their sponsorship altogether.

Thanks to that, the world federation, which was already in jeopardy, was now in full-fledged financial difficulties.

“The absence of the golden lord is great.”

So it was.

The reason why they couldn’t help but lament.

In the first place, the Midas Guild, which boasted the most enormous financial power among the 7 guilds, collapsed?

Of course, that was a huge loss.

But more fatal than that was that the person who would manage the World Federation’s funds had disappeared.

The Golden Lords have created huge profits by linking the businesses of the 7 major guilds.

However, thanks to the death of the golden lord, there was a problem with the internal and external circulation of funds, as well as insufficient funds were flowing out like water.

Other monarchs tried their best to fill the void, but to no avail.

I don’t know if it’s about one country.

Dealing with a global scale economy was only possible because the golden monarch became a superhuman with money.

“If this continues, the World Federation will go bankrupt.”

So it was.

Why are they silent?

because everyone knew

Right now, the World Federation is in a state where it has a hole in its heart and is bleeding profusely.

The reason they gathered like this in the first place was to find the solution.

But…

“If that’s the end of the story, I’ll be gone.”

A woman with purple hair.

Hearing what Wanderer said as if he were deaf, the Creator frowned.

“Necrolord, we’re still in the meeting.”

“It’s not a meeting, it’s a desk discussion…” ”

…Do you mean that no matter how much we hold meetings, we won’t be able to find a solution?”

“At least not for you.”

“…”

“So I hope you stop wasting my precious time… I’m busy.”

The Creator stiffened his face at Wanderer’s cold ridicule, but he couldn’t object.

Because it was true.

It was because no matter how much they put their heads together, there was no easy way to come up with a trick to overcome this situation where even how long the World Federation could survive was questionable.

It wasn’t hopeless at all, but…

“What would you do if I had a way?”

“How do you mean?”

“Let’s choose the best and only option given to a country that has become unable to win the war.”

At that moment, a strange atmosphere fell over the meeting room.

Wanderer with raised eyes.

The hard-faced Creator Lord.

Until the two thousand flags locked in silence.

While everyone looked suspicious, the Creator opened his mouth after a long silence.

“You mean surrender?”

“Even if it’s not until surrender, you can try negotiating.”

“That’s what it means.”

“So, why not?”

“…”

If there is no other way anyway, isn’t it the best way to surrender on good terms?

Seeing Johanna speak with a gentle smile like a priest, the Creator had no choice but to remain silent.

Actually, it wasn’t wrong.

No, on the contrary, it was a very reasonable argument.

War must have a win.

Because half of the seven guilds had already collapsed, surrendering to the Seven Dragons and preserving the power at least for the remaining ones was one way.

The problem is twofold.

In that case, the 7 guilds would not be able to hold the hegemony of the world for at least ten years or hundreds of years.

And another one…

“Do you want to die?”

…that not all humans are rational.

Even against the bleak commander, Johanna did not lose her smile.

I just spoke softly.

“It doesn’t matter if I live or die. What matters is faith.”

“That faith, should I get rid of it right away…?”

“Could you really do that?”

Even if you surrender to the Seven Dragons and lose your wealth and power, if only one follower remains, your faith can continue.

So, having lost everything in a gamble with no chance, he said he would protect the church.

Yoda’s calm but unwavering words even cause Wanderer to die.

When Yohanna smiled even deeper while watching such a wanderer.

“stop.”

one voice.

Silently cut through the air.

Wanderer, who had a bloody spirit that would kill other monarchs if he intervened, reluctantly reaps his life.

A man who silently watched the meeting.

Ruler, the regressive lord, looked at Yohanja through the space that had been forcibly calmed down and said.

“Holy Lord, you know we don’t have that option.”

“Yes, I guess.”

Surrender uncharacteristically of the party that proposed it.

Johanna unexpectedly accepted that fact.

with a single premise.

“—for ‘you’.”

Is it because I read the subtle meaning of the words?

Looking straight at Ruler, who sunk his eyes, which were as heavy as rocks carved out over time, even deeper.

Johanna spoke quietly.

“But, Lord Ruler, don’t forget.”

“…”

“I’m not your subordinate, even though I’m your collaborator, and I have no obligation to cooperate with you.”

At the end of looking at her like that.

Ruler quietly opened his mouth.

“If you really want to, do whatever you want.”

“It’s like that anyway.”

As if she hadn’t even thought of asking permission in the first place, Johanna got up lightly and left the meeting room.

Wanderer glared at his back.

The Creator Lord let out a sigh.

While Ruler closes his eyes.

Lee Chun-gi, who was wiping his monocle with a handkerchief, was quietly thinking as he watched the world federation begin to crack like that.

* * *

The meeting of the seven dragons continued for a long time.

How will you deal with the World Federation in the future?

Not only did each clan have different opinions, but there were so many other things to discuss.

Right now, even if it’s just Midas’ business, leave the form and absorb it according to major fields such as finance, distribution, food, industry, and art.

Or will it be torn apart and absorbed regionally?

It was because they argued over and over for several hours in order to somehow do it in a way that would benefit them more.

It was natural.

It was only when the world peace plan was attacked that everyone joined forces, but the seven clans competed with each other.

The golden lord dies.

After the financial war is over.

It was necessary to acquire more assets to supplement the consumed power.

Even more so now that the seven princesses are engaged in a subtle war of nerves over Limon.

So it was.

In the end, the reason why they decided to finish the discussion tomorrow came to their respective dorms.

It was nothing new.

When there is a complicated issue, it has been a frequent occurrence to hold meetings for several days.

And most were willing to accept this situation.

The longer the Seven Dragons branch is, the more time he can spend with Limon.

In particular, it was to the point where I doubted that Yekathrice was making up her mind and trying to prolong the meeting.

Even though she was crazy, how did the Silver Dragon Princess, who was the best genius of the Seven Dragons and took care of her own self, ruined like this?

It was very lamentable.

Of course, not as much as her.

“Haa…”

That was it.

already late at night.

It passed midnight and got closer to dawn.

The reason why she couldn’t sleep and couldn’t help but sigh towards the night sky.

Was it because the meeting was so intense?

Heavy fatigue weighs down your body.

Still, sleep did not come.

I came out thinking that if I took a walk, I would feel better.

It was a time when she sighed repeatedly as her eyes were not closed and her heart was disturbed as much as her fatigue deepened despite her efforts.

“What are you doing here, Count?”

startled

Like a child caught doing something bad.

Rose, who inadvertently trembled, turned her head.

Then, when he saw a gray-haired man who appeared on the side of the promenade, he asked in bewilderment.

“What are you doing here at this hour?”

“You say you lose sleep when you get older, right?”

“…I couldn’t sleep well either.”

“okay? It’s a coincidence.”

She sighed.

After a light laugh,

she felt her heart pounding at Limon’s actions as she slowly moved forward and sat down next to her. The

body heat she felt on her shoulder.

The dizzyingly sweet scent.

Above all, the faint moonlight . The memories

made Rose unable to say anything anymore.

Unlike her, Limon showed no signs of agitation. He

calmly looked at the moon as if he had just come out to catch the night breeze, and after a while, he opened his mouth as if he had just remembered. ” Count

, why did you reject my dance request?” ”

…”

At that moment,

Rose hardened into a different meaning than before.

Charlotte elegantly, Maia gorgeously, Ainsha beautifully yekart Liche lightly, Hasneti calmly, Li Qingyu softly.

Watching everyone take turns dancing with him several times.

That’s why she couldn’t sleep.

At the same time, she couldn’t be genuinely happy that the Seven Dragon Branch was extended. It was also the reason.

That’s why Rose was silent.

Worried.

Hesitating.

After hesitating.

He slowly turned his head. “Swordsmith, I have

something to ask you .

”

Seeing Limon nodding his head slightly, feeling his scent…

no, more precisely, the remnants of another dragon psionic mixed in his body, as clear as if he had been buried just a while ago.

Rose asked in a trembling voice

, Am I worthy to be your bride?”