33. Sunset City, a super large port city located in the northwest of the continent. The uniquely crescent-shaped coastline creates a perfect harbor for Sunset City.
Upon approaching the city gates, the letter written by King Allen was presented, and the four horse-drawn carriages carrying Mr. Cyclone and his party were allowed to pass without inspection. Although the actions were met with strange gazes from the merchant caravan following behind, Mr. Cyclone paid little attention to it.
Entering the city, Mr. Cyclone remained silent, quietly following the guide sent by the King of Sunset City. As he recalled King Allen's words from that night, Mr. Cyclone took a deep breath.
"Go to Sunset City?"
"That's correct."
"You just said... to unite together... you're not asking me to negotiate something, are you?"
A large droplet of sweat ran down Mr. Cyclone's face as he thought about the task given to him by the king.
"Hahaha, do you think you can do it?" the king laughed.
"N-no, it's impossible."
Mr. Cyclone waved his hand, answering truthfully.
"Hmm, I don't think you can do it either. Even Daniel might not be able to do it."
Mr. Cyclone thought that even the excellent strategist called Sonja's might not be able to do it, so he himself had no chance.
"But Mr. Cyclone, you have the potential to do it."
For the first time, the king used Mr. Cyclone's name instead of a title, just like calling Daniel. Mr. Cyclone felt a satisfaction he couldn't describe.
"Me?"
"Yes, this time you are not going to negotiate in Sunset City, but to help me use the money left by the chancellor correctly."
"Oh, I see."
"After you go to Sunset City, I will also send an army to the City of the Dusk. It will be a joint military exercise and the formal establishment of an alliance between our two countries."
The king returned to his room from the terrace. "However, before this military exercise, I want to take Sunset City as well."
Looking at the small Romanian creature in front of him, Mr. Cyclone never thought about the thoughts of this cute creature. As a gambler, Mr. Cyclone naturally understood the king's intentions. This greedy behavior was a necessary courage for an expert.
"You want me to help take it."
Crossing his arms, Mr. Cyclone tried to think of the king's plan but couldn't come up with anything.
"Wait, let me finish."
King Allen walked slowly to a nearby chair and sat down.
"Now, Sunset City is being manipulated just like the past Arlen City. You can imagine that there's a chancellor behind the scenes, but this time, it's not an individual chancellor but an organization, an underground organization."
"... You don't want me to kill them, do you?"
Taking two steps back and almost reaching the wall, Mr. Cyclone showed fear.
"I don't expect such a miracle," the king said. "But I can trust your words, Mr. Cyclone."
With a smile on his face, Mr. Cyclone swallowed hard.
"I already told you, this time you don't need to negotiate or fight, just spend some money for me. My army is going to a joint military exercise for the sake of peace. But is there a possibility that they will invade other countries on their way there?"
Expressionless, Mr. Cyclone had already thought of the answer and felt a hint of fear for the cute creature in front of him.
Spending money, underground organizations, and a military exercise for peace; it was another trap.
"How terrifying," Mr. Cyclone said, tilting his head to the side."Scary, isn't it?"
"It is, isn't it?"
Even though they knew the answer, they still asked each other.
"Before...under the threat of the Prime Minister, I tried to seek help from the King of Sunset City, but they refused," said the King.
The King just smiled lightly and didn't say anything else.
Although the King didn't clearly explain what Mr. Cyclone wanted to do, the result was clear.
Mr. Cyclone looked at Sunset City's royal palace in front of him and said in a low voice, "If you don't tell me what to do, then that means I can do whatever I want...well, as long as I achieve the result, it's all good."
Shaking his head, Mr. Cyclone formally met the King of Sunset City.