The Thousand Year Dynasty
30. Negotiations II
"Well, without the need to linger, let's get straight to the core of this meeting" Chris said. "So now what does Pharos' side want in lieu of the surrender of Tyrion, lord Nata?" Ask later.
"Actually we still have a little doubt about the ease with which people disappear from your kingdom, Mr. Chris" Nata replied. Which was immediately responded with an uncomfortable face by the two aides Chris.
"I understand with doubt from Pharos' side. But we don't lie about it. We had no intention of risking the survival of our kingdom to hide Tyrion, but we admitted it was our recklessness, until Tyrion managed to escape before we could hold him" Chris tried to explain. "But we've made Tyrion a fugitive in our kingdom. At least if he was still on this southern land, he would definitely be caught. Sooner or later. And after that we will immediately hand it over to you, beyond the deal that will be made after this" he continued.
Nata stared at Aksa as if he was waiting for something. And soon Aksa turned to Nata and gave a small nod.
Nata looked back to the front. "What deal will you offer us?" Ask to continue the conversation.
"We can only afford to compensate with money and materials. And a trade deal" Chris immediately replied.
"And how much is it worth?" Ask Nata directly.
"We could provide twenty thousand gold pieces and five hundred copper and iron carts" Chris replied quickly.
"We don't need iron and copper. Also the twenty thousand pieces of gold were too little to pay for the losses we received. Not that it means to be arrogant, but our income in one month was eighteen thousand gold pieces" Nata said calmly.
Then two of Chris' aides began to react to Nata's words. The two of them looked at Nata with irritated faces.
"We know that amount is meaningless for your region. But we also suffered losses in this war" Chris replied calmly. "Even we also lost some areas that have been our biggest source of income. So if it's more than that we won't be able to pay for it" he continued.
"All right if that's the case. What if twenty thousand were paid every month, for one year?" Nata made another offer.
"Suppose you're a boy. That's the same as asking us to pay you a tribute every month?" One of Chris' aides seemed unable to hold back his emotions.
"You can reject it and give another deal, if you want. There was no need to get angry" Nata responded to the adjutant's words calmly.
Chris smiled looking at Nata. "So you're the strategist" he said later.
"What do you mean, Mr Chris?" Nata asked.
"It's nothing, Mr. Nata. But if so, do you intend to release our territory so that we can meet the payment?" Chris has made a condition.
"I think it's going to be hard to fill, Mr. Chris" Nata replied quickly.
"If so, we will not be able to accept your demands, Mr. Nata. Because our current territory also needs a lot of funds to cover the losses we receive from this war" Chris replied.
"All right then. We will release the two territories we have controlled. However, we will add the payment time to two years. How's it?" Nata made an offer.
Chris immediately prevented his two aides who looked visibly already wanted to get angry at Nata's remark earlier.
"How about three regions, and we can choose which region we want" Chris is still trying to make an offer.
Nata seemed to be silent for a moment. Then he replied "Good. We can accept these terms"
"It's good if you agree. Then we will ask for Xin city, Damcyan Estate area, and Eblan Estate area. How's it?" Chris mentioned his choice.
"It's good that we have a deal. We're going to make the agreement right now" Chris immediately signaled to his two aides. And then it appeared that the two aides began to take out paper scrolls and pens. And start writing the details of the contents of their deal.
"Oh, and one more. We will not follow the religion of the Holy Land, will it not be a problem in the future?" Nata added with a question.
"That's no problem, Mr. Nata" Chris replied quickly.
"Good then" Nata seemed to be smiling widely.
"I'm sorry I don't want to be disrespectful, but if I may know, how old are you, Mr Nata?" Chris asked with a curious face.
"I was eighteen this year" Nata replied quickly.
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After the letter of agreement was written, Aksa began to read the contents of the two papers to make sure there was no wrong agreement or not written, before they signed it.
And because Pharos is not a kingdom and has no seal. So they used only the signature and the blood stamp of Nata. In accordance with the provisions applicable in the southern mainland.
"Thank you, Mr. Nata. You have stopped this war"
"I'm also grateful for this, Mr. Chris"
Then Chris and Nata seemed to shake hands, and the rest of the people in front of the table started to stand up.
At the same time, Lily and Rafa are suddenly startled by something. So is Val outside the building. The three of them sensed a huge and sudden movement of the Soul stream.
Not yet had the three of them done something, some of the gems that were on the chest and sword hilt of the Urbar kingdom soldiers started to glow bright red. Both the soldiers in the building, and those outside the building.
This time it's just Caspian, Chris, Parcival, the spear knights, and the soldiers themselves realizing something is wrong. So did Helen and the soldiers outside the building.
And as soon as he saw that, the spear knight immediately advanced quickly grabbed the body of Chris who was in front of him. Which was then almost without surgery, he made a leap and darted quickly up. Hit the roof of the building.
A moment later in just a split second, the red gems then exploded by casting a fierce fire magic.
Rafa and Lily quickly make protectors in front of Aksa, Nata, and Caspian.
But because the explosion happened too close and almost from all directions, making Rafa who was not strong to withstand the force of the explosion earlier, bounced back. That caused the lameness of the magic protector Lily made. And then Nata, Aksa, and Caspian were blown away by the force of the explosion.
Within a short time the building they were meeting in was destroyed. An area as far as the three buildings surrounding the meeting building were also affected by the blast.
Val and Helen, along with the soldiers and chariots that surrounded the building seemed to be swept away by the fire magic.
The sound of the explosion roared, shocking everyone. Even the sound and light of the explosion was heard and seen to the nearest city.
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