“What did you say?”
One Blue Sword, hearing my answer, spits out words with an expression of disbelief.
Enjoying that expression, I reply.
“I said I won’t do it.”
“May I ask the reason?”
“Reason…?”
If asked for reasons, there are countless, but I ponder which one to answer with among them.
The newly created unit leader position.
The proposal to seat me as the leader there.
Just hearing it, it’s not bad. No, rather, it’s an amazing proposal.
The Alliance’s unit leader is a position one can ascend to only with not just realm but considerable standing.
There are branch heads in charge of one region.
They are in positions to command that region, but even such branch heads cannot exert power over the main unit leaders.
Recalling that among the unit leaders’ authorities is the command right over branch heads, one can see that position more clearly.
Moreover.
Just looking at the evaluation one would receive in the Central Plains right after taking the unit leader position and the benefits gained from the Alliance, proposing the unit leader position is clearly a remarkable thing.
‘But that’s also a thing of the past.’
For the current me, it’s futile.
No, looking at the current Alliance, it’s not that valuable, shall I say….
‘More precisely.’
Thud.
I set down the teacup in front and curl up the corners of my mouth.
“It’s funny that you call it a proposal.”
“Yes?”
At my words, One Blue Sword narrows his eyes.
He seems offended by the word funny, but I have no intention of changing my words.
It’s truly ridiculously funny.
“You’re not supposed to bring it as a proposal.”
“What….”
Creak.
Leaning fully back in the chair, I say to One Blue Sword.
“This isn’t a proposal; you should be making a request.”