Formicea Chapter 33

After the talks ended, most of them hurriedly departed.

I guess they all have to care now for the urgent tasks ahead.

Caused by us that is.

Even I sent Kyska away to make so arrangents, as things might beco troubleso and she is very good in logistics and has maybe the deepest understanding about humans besides here.

Especially about the most basic needs.

Jorad remains as well.

"I know this was straining and I thank you for your leniency to these people." (J)

"I get that you need the food supplies from this rchant. But why do you allow this man from house Fennec to speak like this?" (E)

"You see, it's complicated. While I am his superior house Fennec controls essential land at the border. If they defect to Koreso the damage to our side would be unasurable. This would open a passage directly to the heart of Tarsona. Also, they are contributing the best soldiers to our war efforts. The Fennecs have a long military tradition and I need their support in this war." (J)

Hm, so he has no choice.

I am not sure if anyone but can discern the subtle fluctuations In deanor, even less the emitted pheromones but Liseti is deeply invested with this idea.

"So, since this is over now, I would wish to finally see these tunnels which are located under my town." (J)

"WeE will show youuu, as iet was agrEed. But weE can onlyE show one pErsonallyee. For theee rEst, you wiell Eeitheer have to dwEll dEeeper with us or rElyeee on Skiras for guiedance! Iee cannot dEelaey my interval anye longeer aeend Eryees doesEn't know all thEe locAtieons." (L)

"Ouch, intervals?" (J)

"Aaah, i-it's nothing. Just so princess business. But we have to be ho for that." (E)

"Well... As long as I can see these tunnels I will be satisfied." (J)

"G-good. One is quite close. If you want to bring an escort it's fine. After all, we agreed on this much. But after that our base would begin. While I don't think you being there is an issue, there is a huge presence of ours. It might be a bit problematic in regards to concerns on your side." (E)

"God! How many soldiers did you bring with you?!" (J)

"T-they aren't all soldiers." (E)

"How many?" (J)

"TEen-thousand unieets, thee common amount to protEect two princEessEs! Maybee eeven too fEw." (L)

When were we at ten-thousand?!

No wonder Jorad gets pale!

"I... I guess I will be fine with the tour you suggested." (J)

So we leave this place.

We walk further down the market.

The commotion settled a little down since our units didn't even do as much as twitch while we were occupied with our talk.

Nonetheless, there is still a huge amount.

But like this, we have the leeway to lead the way down the market.

Soon we reach a corner I can recognize.

I raise my hand and wave.

"Thank you for the help the other day! I am really glad about this! And the bag is still functional." (E)

The poor rchant nearly gets a heart attack.

And I so questioning looks from those who weren't there.

So we turn into the alley and Liseti opens the passage.

Or more the workers stationed in there which spread out in unsettling numbers.

Liseti is the first to venture in.

I follow behind.

I'm even looking forward to get back to my place.

This might be the only, rare occasion where I don't have to think about any laying sessions but I'm exhausted from all this tense atmosphere, lingering dread, and resentnts.

We soon reach the junction from where one could reach the other exits in this part of the town.

It is a considerable large open space and I believe that the town's guards should be able to build here sothing to turn it into so kind of control point.

It could really develop well if we could arrange traveling in our network and people might calm down if it works for a while.

"So, from here on out you might find the other two passages above. Liseti, maybe we should make them free from our workers?" (E)

"Ieef yuuu sayE so!" (L)

She places herself in the middle of the room.

(L)

For a mont nothing happens, then I start to notice a slight shaking of the ground, which soon grows to a very present quake.

Then dozens of workers rush through the room into the one leading to the main base.

Just to say this, dozens is an understatent and "main base" because I have no idea how many outposts Liseti already has established.

Jorad looks quite dumbfounded as well.

"So... as we agreed these would be the places we share control over, so we can check who passes on each other's side. We would then station our presence on the passage the workers just took and you can control yours. It might be helpful to have your n looking at this. Who knows what so people would want to cause." (E)

"I-I understand. I will make sure to keep my part. Captain Balian, Lindon! Bring n to each end of these passages and mark their locations! After that establish a standing garrison there! We don't want curious civilians to enter this space! I will now depart to the other locations, princesses. You said I would be lead?" (J)

"Ehk, Skiras here, my bodyguard, you rember? He has morized the locations and it would be no problem regarding possible attacks since he is a seasoned warrior. So Skiras, could you show them? And please stay friendly." (E)

While Liseti made the decision I have to partake in it, since Skiras was in fact gifted to and like this my responsibility.

I just hope he will stay reasonable towards humans.

(Sk)

I still have my issues with this loyalty thing.

"I think this concludes it then!" (J)

"Ehk, there are still so things I would like to know about this group that will accompany us. I an when will they co? Because we'll have to return soon." (E)

Before Jorad can even say sothing Liseti chis in.

"At thee End of thEe nExt Actievietee ienterval!" (L)

"What? This soon?" (E)

With an intent look, she stares at and starts in Formicea.

(L)

I start to tremble at this thought and the panic makes my mind rush.