"We're not in the same league as those people." Lily pursed her lips, not feeling angry at all. The man's temperament suited her appetite very much, which made her more determined to think before, "You have experienced many battles, not just a hot-blooded rookie." Do you hold a grudge against us because those people have hurt your relatives and friends, or do you simply look down on what is in front of you? ”

Coventry snorted coldly and didn't answer, as if it would be a waste of time to say a word to Lilily. However, the little sadness in his eyes had given a sufficient answer.

"We don't understand what made our 'old friends' what they are now. But...... Let's apologize to you for them. Lily lowered her voice, but still stared at the man's eyes, "You should be able to feel that the problem is not only a few of them, but also your tribe - if you don't get it right, the whole world will be in chaos, and the people who will be sacrificed are far from the people they are now?" ”

She exhaled softly and let go of the hand that was clamping on the other person's shoulder, "We're going to investigate how this happened, and if possible, prevent more people from dying as a result." So, you, do you want to come with us? ”

The man's gaze slowly lit up, but soon dimmed, apparently not fully trusting what she said.

The mercenaries looked at each other without saying a word. Perhaps sensing the will contained in her gaze, the other party finally nodded.

"I don't believe you, so ...... I'm going to confirm that for myself. The man picked up the greatsword and struggled to stand up, it seemed that the damage from Lily's punch was still there, "I...... Coventry Leonard, swear in the name of the Lord of Heaven that I will still try to kill you if I find out that you are lying. ”

"You think, you can do it? Just rely on your swordsmanship, and then practice for another ten years to have a little confidence? Lily squinted her face and glanced at him, "Since you have agreed, you will be part of our team from today onwards." If you suffer a loss, we will naturally help you get it back; But if you make a mistake, we will not tolerate it! Got it? ”

The man looked at her silently, wrapped the sword and hung it back behind his back, then walked across from Lily and greeted her with the courtesy of a mercenary.

Looks like she's chosen the right person, Lily thought to herself. She placed her hand on her chest and returned the salute in the same form.

"Lily Nono, or September, you will be our companion from now on."

……

However, the extra one-person team did not become lively.

Coventry remained silent most of the time, and even when Lily offered to talk to him, she would often only answer with a few words, or even simply shaking her head or nodding her head. Lily could see that he was hiding most of his feelings, and he was always suspicious and vigilant about everything in the outside world, including her.

But she never felt that her judgment was wrong—time would prove and change everything, the mercenary thought. And in front of you, the benefits of the two of them walking together are equally obvious.

The first is the dangerous environment, where she no longer needs to be vigilant all night long, and she will wake up at the slightest disturbance. During the men's vigil, she could sleep peacefully for a while, as if Al was still by her side. Even though Coventry kept saying that he was going to kill her, Lily wasn't worried about that—she knew that the man would keep his promise, as most of the Thatchi people she knew.

Coventry, on the other hand, is quite good at cooking, especially when it comes to meat. Lily misses Amberly and her desserts, but when it comes to long journeys and battles, a hearty and delicious meal of meat can be a good way to replenish her strength. Since Coventry joined, Lily has left the task of roasting or simmering the meat to the other party, and she is only responsible for catching the prey and tasting the delicious food.

The journey between the two lasted more than thirty days. Summer is coming to an end, and the climate is changing from humid to slightly drier. But on the southern side of the Oren Empire, the sun still unsparingly sprinkles light and heat on the earth, preventing people from going out.

As you travel all the way south, the temperature in the air gradually increases. Lily likes the cold environment, but she has been accustomed to the southern climate since she was a child, so she naturally does not feel uncomfortable from it. Coventry still looks like no one is close, and there is no smile on its face. However, judging from the fact that he raised his hands to wipe his sweat from time to time, the Saatchi people's physique and the environment in which they usually lived made the southern summer a little harsher for him.

Everywhere she went, Lily sought information from the local people, officials, and even nobles to determine the cause of the current tensions. The Saatchi swordsmen mostly followed her, watching her movements without saying a word. Occasionally, he would go out alone, and Lily wasn't sure what he had done, but she didn't particularly care—he would be back with her in less than half a day anyway.

Although she always kept a straight face, Lily could clearly feel that Coventry's suspicion and hostility towards her gradually subsided as the journey progressed. It's a pity that the two investigated many causes of the conflict, but still haven't found the "source" that triggered the war - if that really exists.

On this day, they bid farewell to the serious Oren Empire and stepped into the southernmost country of the El Continent, close to the sea and the mountains to the west, the Phil Federation.

"Coventry, have you been here before?" Lily walked ahead as she always walked, talking to the swordsman behind her.

Coventry snorted. "Five years ago." "It's a lively place," he said. ”

"That's right." Lily nodded in agreement, "A nation of merchants...... Let's hope it doesn't change. ”

However, the experience along the way has made her no longer really expect such a situation. A country that smells of copper, trying to profit from the coming conflict, is the most likely scenario she sees.

There is no royal family in the Fleiffer Federation. All decisions at the national level are discussed by the Federal Parliament and then voted on to determine the final plan. The parliament is divided into the Senate and the Council, with the former having a total of fifteen seats, each representing a chamber or family that formed the federation and is always inherited by members of that family. If the Chamber of Commerce or Family is for some reason destroyed, the remaining members of the Senate will elect another of the most influential chambers of commerce to fill the vacant place—something that has only happened once in the nearly 100 years since the founding of the Union.

The number of seats in the council is not fixed, ranging from a few dozen at the lowest to nearly 200 at the highest. As long as a businessman's contribution to a certain area is recognized, he has the potential to become a 'councillor'.

As a result, the competition for councils is much more fierce than for a fixed senate. The Great Chamber of Commerce strives to support its subordinates, so that the territories that belong to them have more voice; Small businessmen are trying to win every seat through various means, so that their industries can be more protected.

During the biennial election to the Legislature, everyone did their best to show their strengths, even making it one of the most famous celebrations in the Federation.