Chapter 1066 - Temporary Silence
Siena gazed at Nalea helplessly. Even though her big sister was smiling, there was a noticeable worry in her eyes. Siena had a bad hunch when she realized the clash between both sides back then. But after speaking to Rhode, she noticed this emotion becoming much stronger. It was apparent that Rhode grasped the traits of the Creator Dragons—they were too powerful as high-end forces. It was especially so after one reached the caliber of the Creator Dragons, where not even millions of troops would be effective against them. In the end, it would still be a clash between the Creator Dragons. But this didn’t fit the mutual understanding and agreement between them. Although they once fought in the Creation War, that was more like a ‘game’ to fight over territories, while the soldiers were more like pieces occupying areas in a game of chess. That was a mutual understanding and also the rules of the game.
But Rhode was entirely different. He wasn’t interested in such games. All in all, as long as one attacked him, he would flip over the chessboard and punch one without hesitation. But this way, it would shake Order in the entire continent, which the twin dragons were worried about. Fortunately, the news from Nalea was considered relatively peaceful. The Dark Dragon wasn’t that furious to immediately send out armies into the Void Territory. If that happened, Rhode would welcome his troops with his magic warships when they reached his border and directly attack the capital of darkness. If that happened, the twin dragons could only helplessly see who would become the final victor. But losing one of the Creator Dragons wasn’t in their interest. But now…
“Big Sister, why didn’t you discuss it with me beforehand?”
“Huh? I remember talking to you about it, Siena?”
Nalea stuffed a cookie into her mouth while blinking in surprise at Siena.
“Ensure the stability of the continent at all costs; isn’t that what we agreed?”
“… So that is why you told His Majesty Ion that we may stand on the Void Territory’s side?”
Siena held her forehead and let out a helpless sigh. She was starting to wonder if it was a smart idea to let Nalea speak to the Dark Dragon. On the contrary, Nalea seemed satisfied with her work as she blinked her large eyes and lifted her head proudly.
“Huh? But isn’t that good? You see, Siena, Little Ion has no intention of sending out his armies now, isn’t it?”
Of course he isn’t…
Erin spoke with extreme caution and consideration.
“Big Brother, if you agree, I can explain to His Majesty Rhode that this is only a small ‘accident’. As long as we reach a mutual agreement, there shouldn’t be any more problems arising from His Majesty Rhode’s side because the Void Territory is currently still in the developmental stages. If it is possible, I’m sure His Majesty Rhode also doesn’t wish to go up against the Country of Darkness.”
That was how diplomatic affairs worked. No matter the truth, the skill to flout reality must be maxed out. Although both sides clearly knew that this wasn’t an accident, it would be sufficient if they could reach an agreement that the incident was only a random ‘accident’. As for the truth in private, it was an entirely different matter.
“Of course, it may require some giving-in to reach the agreement. But I think that if we seem sincere enough, His Majesty Rhode will also respond back to us with sincerity.”
Erin processed every word in her head cautiously before speaking to her Big Brother, in order to avoid agitating him. She understood Rhode well enough to know that he wouldn’t make things difficult for the Country of Darkness based on this incident. Moreover, he was considered to be the benefiting side now. Even though the Country of Darkness had indeed offended the Void Territory, the Country of Darkness had also lost Ashvril while Rhode didn’t lose a single strand of hair. This proved that there was space for negotiation. If there were fatal injuries or deaths to the Country of Darkness and Void Territory, there would be no room for negotiations. And now… there was more or less some room for it.
“Got it.”
After hearing Erin’s words, Ion pondered in silence for a few moments and said. Then, he stood up and gazed at Erin.
“Alright then, I’ll leave this matter to you. Don’t disappoint me.”
“Yes, Big Brother.”
Erin stood up and accepted the order quickly. At the same time, she let out a long sigh of relief in her mind…
It seems like things have finally turned around.
I will need to rely on myself next.