What? The viscount collapsed too?
Johan asked in disbelief. Geoffrey nodded.
Yes.
Hes not mimicking , is he?
How could that be?
Giada said as he entered. At his sign, the slaves he commanded brought in dicine.
There is an outstanding doctor among those working under other captains. He brought good dicine for the body.
Im fine so let Geoffrey drink it.
Oh my, thank you!
Geoffrey gave an exaggerated expression of gratitude. Being able to take dicine made by doctors from the republic was a luxury not easily enjoyed.
While Geoffrey was making faces drinking the bitter dicine, Johan talked with Giada.
Your tricks are several tis better than those of your cousin.
No, I am still very much lacking compared to the bishop.
Giadas voice contained sincerity. Johan was frankly surprised.
Was Bishop Biagione that capable?
, .
Do you know who shot the arrow?
From the rumors I heard he was captured. Just so no-na knight dastard. The Emperor must have sent him, right?
The Emperor must have ordered it.
They both agreed on this point. It was just too coincidental.
I should have thought of the Emperor.
From the Emperors perspective, he could shake the situation with just one arrow, so he had to aim for it. Johan reflected.
I thought it would be okay because no one could have predicted that it would co like this, but even if it wasnt directly ordered by the Emperor, his subordinates could have issued it. It was a situation.
It was a good thing he was wearing armor and had good senses, but if he had really been injured, it would have been dangerous.
Have the rcenaries cald down a bit?
Yes. As soon as you gave the order, everyone returned obediently.
The rcenaries returned to their places in an incredibly obedient manner, as if they were demons who had been running rampant.
It was a surprising thing, even though it is usually difficult to find order again once it goes into a state of plunder.
If it was sothing ordered by the Emperor, fighting would only be doing him a favor. I was even more determined to solve it through negotiations, but. . . Viscount suddenly collapsed, so I thought he might be imitating .
Viscount is not stupid, so he will not do that. Isnt it completely different from you being shot?
Who would sympathize with him if he fell down alone? Even if the nobles under viscount were agitated, there was no benefit.
Do you think the negotiations will proceed even though the viscount has collapsed?
On the contrary, now that he has fallen, he will be more likely to negotiate, dont you think? His subordinates will be in a hurry. If they co, you can chase them away a few tis and then accept them.
Johan nodded.
In case, order them to be careful of a surprise attack.
Would they do that?
It is human nature to do sothing that is not expected. There are many crazy people in the world.
Johan said with a smile.
.
Giadas prediction ca true. Envoys of the viscount holding white flags ca. They were barely able to enter and deliver the ssage after being chased away several tis.
The leader of the envoys was the viscounts first daughter, Aola-gong. She prostrated herself in front of Johans tent.
Johan ca out with bandages wrapped around him. He had to co out or else it would have caused strange misunderstandings.
?
Johan noticed that so of the envoys seed disappointed. They seed very sad that Johan wasnt killed.
A completely unrelated person acted on their own?
Those around Johan also scoffed at his words. Who would believe that? Even if the perpetrator himself said that, no one would believe it.
I swear to God, really. . .
Well, alright. Ill believe you.
?!
Didnt you want to believe you?
Oh? Yes. . .
In a situation where he was shot by an arrow and almost died. It wouldnt have been strange to attack the castle or kill the envoys. But the envoys were confused by his calm response.
!
They knew the Count before them was a young upstart, but it was terrifying that he could remain so calm after being shot by an arrow.
So what did you bring?
My two younger siblings will go as hostages, and the amount of compensation has also been increased. . .
The Viscount was sending his second and third children as hostages. It showed how urgent the situation was over there. Johan nodded and confird the conditions.
It was the condition he wanted. He could have tried to take more, but Johan didnt intend to go that far. Gold was gold, but the hostages were more important.
Were there any particular complaints from inside?
. . .Its not for them to make the decision, so its fine.
I heard the viscount has fallen, Im very worried.
Its fine.
Johans concern probably didnt sound like concern to the other party. Aolas expression was actually twisted with humiliation and defeat.
Prepare the donation to the church within a week. When I receive it, I will leave.
. . .Yes.
Johan nodded. The envoys behind breathed a long sigh of relief as they wiped away cold sweat.
They ca with generous terms, but the reason they were nervous was because of Johan. They were afraid Johan would slaughter the envoys with a knife after being shot by an arrow.
With the negotiations over, it felt like the tension in their bodies was released.
The Count is quite an extraordinary figure to be so extraordinary. To act like that after being shot by an arrow.
Arent you praising the invader too much?
Its the truth, isnt it? Hes quite magnanimous.
After surviving a near-death experience, even the envoy party couldnt help but say good things about Johan. To them, Johans attitude was the epito of generosity.
Although they had no choice but to agree when the Viscount fell and his children ca forward to negotiate, they didnt expect to get out alive like this.
Sir Gophredo, who was with the party, also nodded.
To remain so composed after being shot by an arrow, he really is quite an extraordinary knight.
Speaking of which, Your Excellencys man was saying strange things. . .
What did that guy say?
That wizard Jyanina lent the Count the power of magic, and thats why his wounds have healed so quickly this ti. That Jyanina-gong, isnt she the wizard who ca last ti? I dont know what that wizard is doing.
Of course, Jyanina was being held until the negotiations ended, and that happened because the negotiations took longer. . .
But that wasnt very important to the nobles there.
Lets question that when we get back. Isnt that going too far even if she was being held? Healing the counts wounds too!
Dont be too harsh. Thanks to her we were able to get out alive.
Seeing the glaring rcenaries sent a chill down his spine. The noble quickly nodded.
Its better that Your Excellency collapsed. Its also a matter of finding a skilled wizard.
I guess so. . .
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