"Franz Martin Inferesse. As the new family head, is there anything wrong with what I've said?"
I answered Parker Planar's suggestive words directly.
"No, there isn't."
There was a brief silence at the table.
"Our alliance is based on the families within it supporting each other and, when necessary, utilizing each other's strength to maintain their stability."
He scanned the room again, as if seeking approval. Seeing that no one objected, he continued.
"However, the Inferesse Family's current situation is insufficient to support the alliance; on the contrary, they are in such need of help that they will weaken the alliance. Is there a mistake here?"
"No."
"Then, what can the Inferesse Family offer to remain in the alliance?"
Well... nothing, frankly.
At least not yet.
But I can't tell them that to their faces.
I need this alliance for now.
