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[West Gate Tower of Maplestone City]
"So?" Winters stood on the city wall, playing with the gate key in his hand, casting a glance at the small Priskin: "You've just sold my 'protection' to them like that?"
"It really took a lot of effort, Your Excellency!" Small Priskin was oblivious to the bizarre atmosphere, still immersed in excitement, endlessly claiming credit: "The citizens of Maplestone City initially wanted to tie me up and hand me over to the puppet army commander, but I was fearless in the face of danger and solemnly recounted how you entered Revodan back in the day without causing any harm! I also told them how you forgave me for colluding with the enemy! And how you restored order in Iron Peak County with an iron hand, which moved the representatives of Maplestone City to tears, and they were in utter awe..."
"Alright, alright." Winters waved his hand and asked: "What exactly did you promise them?"
