A quest is on the line—one way or another, they have to secure the Alta Core.
If the only Alta Core to be had here is the World Tree, then they absolutely have to go for it.
And since they’re offering to hand it over, it’s a deal with zero downside.
「So, judging by how you’ve been gauging our combat strength—what you want from us is the Consul’s assassination?」
「You accept…!」
「Not yet. Answer first.」
At Sa Sejong’s chilly tone, Saruk, who had been about to rejoice, came to his senses.
「O-of course it won’t be easy. But if you and we combine our strength, it’s not impossible. No matter that it’s His Excellency—we all know he isn’t in his right mind right now, and…」
『And then?』
Saruk hesitated.
「……Assassination is optimal. But if that’s not feasible, buy us time until we discover the Sacred Body’s location and retrieve it.」
They’d calculated that the Consul would not remain composed if confronted with the corpse of the lover he cherished more than his own life.
They only needed to hold out…