Nana signs the paper " Garlis."

Garlis takes it " understood." And leaves the room.

Edness : I'm so grateful you did as you promised.

Nana : I know when to do what.  Don't worry.

Edness : I'm not that petty either. Stay as long as you want. Even forever!

Nana : .... Erm... Ok ?

" Great ! " And she leaves. Garlis follows suit. Except Shadow Demon.

Nana : still here ? You're back here. You can do whatever you want.

Shadow Demon: staying still ? After signing the divorce.

Nana : you think I'm thick faced ?

Shadow Demon: I'm just afraid it'll be hard on you

Nana : you're sweet. My family stays far from here. In here.... At least I can pretend I have a family. Well ! Got to do impossible things tomorrow. Night. Shadow Demon.

Shadow Demon nods and closes the door as he leaves.

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The next day what she did was first go visit someone she knew a long time ago. She hoped he would see her.

She stood outside the big doors of the military barracks.

A different soldier than the one she saw earlier came out. He had higher rank " You're Nana Hailarose right ?"

Nana smiled " it's been long since I've heard someone call me that name."

" Really? " He led her in " what do they call you now then ?" He opens the door of the car like a gentleman.

Shadow Demon: Miss.

" Right. Don't worry. We have plenty of cars. You ! Get another vehicle here."

The soldier nodded and drove the one nearby over.

Nana sat in the one she was invited into " well... I'm recently divorced. Till then they called me ... Lady Nana Yaerren."

" I see. " He closes the door and the car starts up driving to the further inside " I'm Colonel Rein by the way. "

Nana : nice to meet you.

Rein : so. You miss the army ?

Nana ; ..... Can't say I do. My team disbanded.

Rein : we're very different people then. I'm here for Lieutenant General Ania. I would miss the army a day I'm not here. Worried for that man. He sometimes can't take care of himself.

Nana laughed " is that so ? He doesn't seem like that kind of person."

Rein ; just between you and me. Lieutenant General Ania is a better fit for... General.

Nana : there are reasons why he is where he is

Rein : that I know. Houses and all that.

Nana ; probably not only that.

Rein ; you think ?

Nana ; you're very comfortable talking to me. Not afraid I'll tell someone else ?

Rein : it's ok. I mean , you're not a soldier anymore. What harm can you do.

Nana laughed " there's that."

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Ania: Nana Hailarose.

Nana bows " Mr Ania." She looks at the old man who has now gained a little bit more age.

Ania ; oh. You brought a strong bodyguard. That afraid of me ?

Nana : Mr Ania.

Ania ; joking. You're strong enough yourself. Hired him ? Or bought him ?

Nana : what ? Suddenly interested in my people ?

Ania ; what ? Army lacks talent. If he can be bought, why not ?

Nana : just from one look , you know he's strong?

Ania : hey hey. I spot people for a living. You willing ? Young Man.

Shadow Demon: no. I have to stay by Miss.

Ania ;  oh loyalty.

Nana : stop it. Mr Ania.

Ania ; so what brings you here ? Retired soldier. Rich merchant in Polusia, Polus.

Nana : you searched me out that quick ?

Ania : of course not. I didn't even think you would approach my door. You do business with us.

Nana: tsk. I was sure to keep it quiet

Ania ; you could get killed by the king of Polusia.

Nana :  that's why I used another name to do business here. Aklipor's Trade.

Ania : I had to find out who. You were giving us so much benefits

Nana : tsk. Can't even do good things without finding out

Ania ; alright alright. You look different today. Not soldier. More...

Nana: Merchant?

Ania ; free. You found the killer then ?

Nana : .... I did.

Ania ; I see.

Nana : never mind that. You're the first one I came to. I still remember what you said to me. That it would be great to have me because I could end wars non-violently.

Ania : I did say something like that. Why ? Want to come help me ? I'll immediately give you a company.

Rein : Mr Ania!!!

Ania : Keep.  Quiet.

Nana : I'm... Shocked. You would offer me that.

Ania ; you have wealth. You have your own power I believe. You are not, the same person I met years ago. You're better. You deserve it.

Nana : not afraid I take over you ?

Ania ; if you can end this war. Take it.

Nana ; .... You're crazy.

Ania laid back in his seat " I hate this war. It's been as long as I could remember. I see people die everyday. My parents. The people I know. Everyone I had been close to when I was a kid... They're gone."

Nana : that's why you joined the army ?

Ania ; don't be nuts. I was hungry. Army had food. But I was good and what I did. I rised among the ranks. I realised... I have power to change things. So... Take up my offer ?

Nana : of your seat ?

Rein ; how dare you?!!

" stop. Dare to Death Promise it ?" He reaches his hand out to shake.

Death Promise. Once agreed and the said had not be done or had been violated. Death is the penalty.

Nana reached her hand out to shake.

Rein ; Mr Ania !!!

Nana takes her hand back " joking. I'm not that stupid. I like my freedom."

Ania laughed " Nana Hailarose. You are different."

Nana : I'll end the war. Without your stupid seat.

Ania : oh really ?

Nana : I'm going to trigger peace talks from Polusia's side. I already have a few pieces in my pocket. But after this long long war. Military grip is something hard to rid.

Ania : you want me to convince the General to disband the army after this. Lose ALL power.

Nana : well... He can keep some. I like a person like him protecting my country's borders. And you can keep on worrying for him forever

Ania ; you... You're beyond better than I thought. Hahaha... You sound like you can even manipulate the government.

Nana ; no... Just my assumption. I'm definitely taking someone down in my plans.

Ania ; someone ?

Nana: hmmm... Should I just take down the entire House ? Such a pest...

Ania : ho ho ! Such an ambition. Can you ?

Nana shrugged " just a thought. Why ? Mr Ania will help me ? "

Ania : if I think you're talking about who you're talking about. Maybe.

Nana laughed " hehe. If I actually did it , your General would probably be so happy."

Ania : you damn girl. I guess it was the right thing for letting you go to Eries.

Nana : what are you talking about? I chose to go there.

Ania : silly girl. Eries is my niece. That rebellious girl went to another army just to be with her lover. If I actually said I wanted you, you think she could say no ?

Nana ; is that so ?

Ania smiled " anyway. I'll talk to my General about this."

Nana : alright. Hear you soon.