
Nauval breathed.
"Alright, I'll start with the condition of our country. If you talk about it, you should have heard about it, about the conflict of our country with the demon kingdom Baal. But, as a delegate representing the country, we'll make it clear." Nauval sharp.
While Raka nodded while sipping her tea.
"Our country borders on a free territory, a blackwood forest. Every year, we use black wood as a source of life for our local craftsmen. Territorially, indeed, we admit, the blackwood forest was supposed to be part of the Baal palace, but as many people know, it was a legally free existence." Nauval.
"The problem is that, as far back as five years ago, there was little change going on in the black forest. The leader of the black wood tribe was seen siding with Baal's palace. It was just a preconception before the blackwood forest finally declared itself to join Baal's palace." Anastasya then.
"Craftsmen who lost their supply of black wood protested loudly. However, even though the black forest has been a free area for a long time, the reality is that they cannot stop depending on our country. For tens of thousands of years, our ancestors have worked together to help and benefit one another." Alvan added.
"Ah, that's right. Compared to what our country gave him, Baal's palace never once interfered in the development of the black forest. Even in some history, it is known that the palace Baal has several times intended to bring the black forest. On that matter, we were a little disappointed with them, but our king, accepted the decision of the tribe leader cheerfully with some agreement. You can see the deal because you're our current partner." Nauval said, handing over a scroll of letters.
Raka accepted it, he smiled as he read the contents of the scroll.
"Although, some points in the deal were violated by the opposing side, and that was enough to make our country turbulent. The points were like a cooperation that kept going as before, in fact they used it to raise prices, while Baal's palace exploited the black forest. And that clearly violates the first and fifth points about the blackwood resources. Then, some demons started to mess with the distribution of black wood, which led to the decline in quality we got. Furthermore, our country is experiencing a water crisis. How not? The rivers that flowed through the black forest were now controlled by Baal's palace, and they also damaged the river's downstream. It causes drought and poisoning in some cases." Nauval sharp.
"Not only that, some cities bordering the late black forest reported many strange events, ranging from kidnappings, to robberies committed by a group of gunug bandits, he said, most likely they were members of the black wood tribe. There are also several other cities that experience disputes between local residents with black wood hinterland tribes. Of course this makes our government restless, however, they are messing up in our country. Some of them we managed to follow. But they kept growing, and some of them kind of deliberately ignited a war between our country and the palace of Baal."
"In a few moments, we tried to mediate, but what we got was a repulsion. The empire had also intervened, in which case, the empire gave an ultimatum to the inland tribes, and they still ignored it by committing some other chaos. In fact, our mines near the black forest were forcibly taken over as a form of their refusal. In the future, we can't expect any more help from the empire. After all, imperial power has declined in the past five years and we do not want to cause the extinction of the human race on this continent."
"It is only then that our father decided to cooperate with you, your highness the second prince of Arcnight. With you on our side, we expect your help as leader of the Azadys." Nauval Respect.
"Oh? Is that so?" Raka said lightly.
"But before that, you should know, right? That trust is the basis of our cooperation?" Tanya Raka sharp.
In an instant, the air of the room turned heavy.
'This.. is this the veil of aura of his!?' Ask Nauval inwardly.
'Keugh! So this is the power of the Azadys leader!?' Anastasya.
"Coughs! Cough!" Anastasya was depressed, right now he was depressed more than anyone.
"Anashasya!" His two brothers shouted in unison.
Nauval immediately embraced Anastasya, surprised to see a black shadow evaporating from the nape of his sister.
Alvan dumbfounded. He quickly moved forward towards Raka with his tightly clenched hands.
While Nauval looked surprised and reflexively stood up. He wanted to prevent it, but it was too soon for him to stop.
"Alvans! Control your emotions!"
Dash!