Reimian Empire

Seeing Castor taking notes, Tsukiko remembered the contract and approached him. "I just thought it was in our mutual interest... The stronger we are, the better our chances of not dying and completing the mission. Besides... we even used an elixir to resurrect you," she said. Shimizu was no longer nervous when talking to Castor, at least not as much. He had performed well in the first hall of the palace... He was someone you could talk to. "Well, we will, of course, return the armor and weapons."

Two fingers in the mouth...

Heh.