Part 10 Negotiating

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Crusch: let me ask one thing, Natsuki Subaru. What gave you that idea? That remark was not one you might pass off as a baseless accusation 

Subaru: for these past few days, some things have bothered me. First, the increase in traffic to and from your mansion. It's been just a bit excessive. Also, in the capital, I heard you've been purchasing weapons and armor. Plus... 

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Russell: if Crusch-sama's goal should be attained, I'm sure it would suit your desires, Wilhelm-dono

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Subaru: you appeared to be planning something big. Of course, I can't prove it. Maybe I was told by someone else, or maybe I only made the connection because I know the White Whale will soon be appearing 

Crusch: I have another question, Natsuki Subaru. On what grounds do you know that the White Whale will appear? 

Subaru put is flip phone on the table between the two 

Subaru: this

Crusch: what in the world is this? 

Subaru: 'its' not perfect...

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Y/N: Subaru, ow, what time is it?

Subaru: I don't know! Why is that a concern right now!

Y/N: phone, use it

Subaru looked at his phone

Subaru: 3:23pm. Happy?

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Y/N: the Whale should appear no longer then 15 minutes passed 3pm 

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Subaru: ... But we have a good guess' it's what you'd call a metia 

Crusch picks it up and fiddles with it 

Subaru: it tells me when and where the White Whale will appear

Crusch: I find this a bit hard to believe... But I see that you are not lying 

Subaru: I appreciate that, but are you sure you want to believe me so easily? 

Felix: lies will get you nyowhere with Crusch-sama. She has Divine Protection of wind-reading!

Subaru: huh?

Crusch: when a person lies, a telling wind blows around them. I can see that wind. You did not have that

Subaru: does that mean you'll agree to an alliance in exchange for my information on the White Whale? 

Crusch: you're getting ahead of yourself, Natsuki Subaru. Whether I agree to it, and whether I believe you are separate matters. My decision will determine the outcome of the royal selection if not the kingdom's very future. It cannot be made lightly 

Y/N: mind if we join in?

Y/N, along with Anistastia and Russell, invited them self's in 

Russell: pardon us

Crusch: Anastasia Hoshin... Russell Fellow? 

Anastasia gives a small wave 

Anastasia: well, y'all asked us to come, and here you are, startin' without us. That's hardly fair. Let us in on this

Anastasia, Russell and Y/N walked behind Subaru

Crusch: was it Natsuki Subaru who asked you to come here? 

Anastasia: well, to be exact, it was Y/N. I only got the gist of it, but if you're really plannin' to subjugate the White Whale, I look forward to it! For us business folk, whether the White Whale's around is a life-or-death matter. Of course, our mercenary team will help y'all 

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