[AN: I am sick and having a hard time concentrating to write, which is why this arc is proceeding more slowly than I originally planned. I'll try to pick things up.]
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"What do you suggest we do?" Madam Chu asked.
"I think our focus should be on the Three Sovereigns," the Romantic Scholar replied. "These three realms do not have much room for ingenuity, so we should be able to acquire them easily. Once we have all three titles, we can focus on the remaining kings."
"Is this really necessary? I understand that we need to be careful, but this seems too much. We have countless Saints on our side, and the enemy does not. What are we afraid of?"
"If violence and brute strength could solve the issue, then it would have been solved already," the Romantic Scholar shook her head.
"I know that. I just feel like we are walking on a tightrope when that's not necessary."
