Chapter 26: cooperation
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"It's you guys."
It seemed that Tsubaki knew the people who came, so she raised her hand and greeted them.
"It's coming faster than I thought."
"I thought you, the Loki Familia, would come over to make an offer on the last day."
"Finn asked us to come over here and find out the situation first."
Tiona, who walked in first, replied.
"He said if the premium is too high, he won't buy it this month."
"It just so happens that our expedition date is next month, so we can catch up with the second auction."
"It won't be too late to buy it then."
"I see."
Tsubaki nodded in understanding.
Then, as if she thought of something, she raised her hand and pointed at Ron not far away.
"Since you are going on an expedition, you should prepare more than just one or two magic swords."
"If you want more magic Swords, perhaps you, the Loki Familia, can discuss it with him."
"Huh?"
Looking in the direction Tsubaki pointed, Tiona showed a look of surprise on her face.
"Aren't you Ron from Hestia's Familia?"
"It's me."
Since he had just participated in a war game not long ago, Ron was not surprised that he was recognized.
After a brief response, he greeted the blonde girl next to Tiona.
"Long time no see, Ais."
"Well, long time no see."
Ais nodded slightly, and then seemed to want to say something.
But after looking at Tiona and Tione beside her, she swallowed the words on her lips.
Ever since she witnessed Ron's fight that day and realized that he defeated the enemy through pure skill, she has been thinking about what Ron promised her not long ago.
But since that day, Ron has been shuttling between larger trading companies.
In his occasional free time, he would wander between the dungeon and the new base, and never sent her any messages.
I finally met him today, but I couldn't ask him any questions because there was someone next to me.
When she thought of this, a rare look of depression appeared on Ais's pretty face, which looked like a doll.
"Ais, what's wrong with you?"
Noticing that her friend's face looked a little sad, Tiona immediately asked.
"Are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
Shaking her head slightly, Ais spoke up to remind her.
"Let's ask about the magic sword."
"Oh yeah, there's also the matter of the magic sword!"
After being reminded by Ais, Tiona also remembered this matter.
"Ron, what did Tsubaki just say?"
"If you want more Magic Swords, I have to discuss this with you."
"The reason is simple."
After thinking about it, Ron did not choose to hide it.
"Because I am the creator of the Swords."
"Huh?"
Beside Tiona, Tione, who had remained silent throughout, suddenly let out a sound of surprise.
"Tsubaki, what does this mean?"
"Weren't those Magic Swords forged by you?"
"Unfortunately, I don't have that ability yet."
Shrugging helplessly, Tsubaki showed a wry smile on her face.
"I am currently in a cooperative relationship with Ron."
"I provide the materials and he provides the weapons, it's that simple."
"Is that so..."
A thoughtful look appeared on Tione's face.
Although she hadn't said anything before, she was actually the one who accepted Finn's instructions and came to investigate the situation.
Suddenly getting unexpected information was good news for her.
"Mr. Ron, are you interested in cooperating with our Loki Familia?"
"That's easy."
Ron, knowing what Tione meant, responded.
"As long as the money and materials are in place, I can provide three Magic Swords to your Loki Familia every month."
"But there is one thing I hope you can promise, and that is not to tell anyone that I am the forger of the magic Sword."
"Why?"
A puzzled look appeared on Tione's face.
"Because I don't want to be approached by some guys have bad intentions when I'm not strong enough."
Seeing that Tione looked a little embarrassed, Ron added something.
"Of course, the people I'm talking about are not you."
"Hey...don't worry, I understand what you mean."
Recalling the war game that Ron had experienced not long ago, Tione, who had heard about the causes and consequences of that incident, instantly understood what he meant.
"As for materials, our Loki Familia can provide them for you."
"But as for the price, I hope it can be a little cheaper."
"I'm afraid we'll have to talk about that later."
Ron replied after glancing at the sky outside through the window.
"I have some other things to do today. I need to go to the dungeon."
"I'll go too."
Ais, who had been paying attention to this conversation the entire time, suddenly spoke up.
This is a good opportunity.
Going to the dungeon with Ron is a good opportunity to ask him when to start helping her with training.
but...
Just when Ais silently gave her plan a full score, Tione seemed to have thought of something and a look of understanding appeared on her face.
"You're still quick on your feet, Ais."
Ais: "?"
"It just so happens that we have nothing to do today, so we can move freely."
"If you don't mind, Ron, how about we go to the underground city together?"
Tione inquired.
"If it's just the upper level, we can talk while we walk."
"With a few of us here, nothing will go wrong."
"When the time comes, we can discuss all the details, and I can return to the Loki Familia earlier to start preparations."
"sure."
Ron immediately agreed to Tione's proposal.
"It just so happens that the place I'm going to today is quite special, so it will take me quite a while to get there."
"If you have any questions, feel free to ask on the way."
Ais: "…"
This seemed a little different from what she had imagined of the two of them being alone together.
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