This time the situation was different. Everyone in the Old World knew who Laine was; he was a tough guy, someone the steward couldn't afford to offend. Yet, Francois had chosen him.
Being unable to offend Laine did not mean his subordinates couldn't be offended. He wanted to ensure the maximum freedom for his daughter.
Just from this matter alone, Surya could see her father's well-intentioned efforts, and she had no choice but to accept it silently.
"Alas~" Surya sighed softly. This simple upper-tier consolidation was very fragile. Whether she and her group could integrate into Laine's territory depended on how Laine managed it.
