The Marquis represents the interests of many slave masters, and even those slaves who refuse to be liberated.
Hence, this negotiation is the last stand of the slave masters.
Should it fail, the only result would be war.
However, accepting their conditions would render countless previous efforts futile, even if slaves formally gain the status of free men, their lives might be harder than ever before.
Though dawn is near, the path underfoot feels increasingly precarious, leaving one stuck at a crossroad.
Even recalling those past events, the handwriting of the prior Saintess seems somewhat unstable, making the Hero keenly feel the urgency and pressure.
'Yet, at that moment, the girl appeared.'
"You've reached a stalemate, haven't you? Please let me join your negotiations, as I've lived here my whole life and know many things. I could surely help you."
Then, before the guards drove her away, the young girl spoke softly.
