They are just discussing how the city believes that Corbeau brings goodluck and no one risks harming her. Then, S wonders if Pfeifer has his eyes on her when he listens to Pfeifer sharply commenting about Vevoda having his eyes on her for year. Ostrero explains that Edvar V as a child was priviledged and rude. However, he expanded the Vevoda Armament Works and created more jobs in the city leading to what the citizens believe as a new era of prosperity.