CCXLVII. I Will Run for Election

On the first day of the new year, it was inappropriate to go to someone else's house for a meal. In developed areas, this sentiment might be lighter, but in regions with poor grain harvests and backward livestock, people would see you as a freeloader.

However, the Black Sail Group didn't care about such things and had Tani stay for lunch.

Tani, of course, also hinted at inviting Liszt over, and Liszt knew he couldn't delay any longer. He had to finish all the preparations before tomorrow night's banquet.

Shadi was in charge of talks with his former arms company, Reggae Defense, suggesting that the company send representatives or bosses with a few "attendants" to the event, while Morison also went along to apply pressure and temptations—it was vital that they succeed.