The place where Tucker's undead envoys were received was an open space outside the Forest of Dreams. After all, sometimes there is basically no difference between diplomatic envoys and diplomatic spies. Even if there are many things that are not confidential, I don't want them to see them.
"...Haru Twelve? This is a strange name."
"Your Majesty, we have our own naming method. It may be a bit strange among foreigners, but it represents our life."
The diplomatic ambassador sent was a marquis-level vampire, fair, handsome, tall, wearing an ancient black dress and holding a black cane. He spoke slowly and logically, but his grammar was very outdated. Although he looked young, he But it still has the flavor of an ancient aristocrat.
As for him calling me "Your Majesty", there is no upper or lower restraint. In fact, it is just the honorific title given to the demigods by the undead... It seems that the other party has already seen through it. In fact, I have already realized that some things are difficult to hide from those who are interested. Yes, if I were the undead emperor who was expelled from the country, I would be very interested in this only descendant in modern times and try to get all his information.
Even if he goes deep into the enemy camp, Haru Twelve, as the ambassador, is still personable, his skillful diplomatic rhetoric is rigorous and passionate, and his behavior reveals the elegance that can only be cultivated over time. However, the etiquette of the other party is impeccable. On the contrary, our Bian was a little rude and didn't even bother to let the other person in. He just found a small wooden stool and let the other person sit down.
"Let's just tell you what you're doing here. I don't have time to play cliché games with you."
Even though I was so rude, this undead marquis, who was at least a saint-level vampire, still had a smile on his face and nodded slightly.
"Yes, we will not waste His Majesty's time with some trivial matters. The purpose of my coming here, apart from bringing you the greetings from the great emperors, is also a few small things. May I ask, Lord Gloria..."
Not looking for me, but looking for Gloria? I almost guessed something, and soon, the other party revealed his goal, proving my guess.
"Alliance with the Ciro Empire?"
In a sense, the Shiro Empire, which is also a country of the dead, is also the only possible ally of the Tucker Republic in this world.
Although Gloria is very unreliable in front of me, as the former Fourth Consul, after the First and Second Consuls were dismissed and the Third Consul Heloise "disappeared", she was indeed below Omar. The first person, Reinhardt, who has now become the chancellor of the empire, must also attach great importance to her opinions.
Then I looked back at Gloria who was standing behind me. She glanced at me gently and then stood behind me with her head slightly lowered, obviously giving me the control.
"It would be better if I could talk to you in person." Seeing this situation, Haru was still smiling, not surprised at all, as if he had known it would happen.
Some of the tricks have been tacitly acknowledged. In a sense, the Xiro Empire has become the most important piece of the Lan Alliance's strength in the future, and it is impossible to hide who is really behind it.
But in a sense, this is also a diplomatic test to see if the Ciro Empire is still under the control of Emperor Yong Ye. However, in front of the cunning diplomats, Gloria, who is used to thinking about problems in terms of war, suddenly revealed her feelings. Bottomed out.
"An alliance? Do you think it's possible?"
It is still not easy for the Shiro Empire to be accepted by the northern countries, and now the Tucker Republic, as a plane invader, has become almost a public enemy. Once the country of the undead forms an alliance with it, it will probably be regarded as the same kind. There will be hard work in the future.
Everything he did was in vain.
"As an old undead who has been away from his homeland for a while, we are very fortunate to be able to see another country of the undead in our hometown, and we are even more happy to see the balance and harmony that everyone in Siro has achieved in their relationship with the living. We can understand
It is not easy for your country in this world where everyone is the enemy, but at least it allows us to have a channel to express goodwill and keep the fire for future possibilities."
The convoluted words are confusing and confusing, but in vernacular language, they show the attitude of "Business is not a business, and we can't reach an agreement now. This time we are here just to have a relationship."
It seems that this Haru is indeed a diplomat. From the beginning of the meeting, he did not say any nonsense about "there will be no war with Kodama", nor did he say stupid things like "we will treat the fall of Emperor Esso as if it did not happen".
, go straight to the topic.
This kind of frankness actually made me feel better. After all, due to the special geographical location, the conflict between the wood spirits and the undead is simply inevitable, and the fall of Emperor Esso is definitely not a trivial matter that can be brushed off by the other party.
, it is natural that it should be counted on us.
Since conflict and even war between the two sides are inevitable, tacit lies like "no disputes will occur" are simply an insult to the intelligence of both of us. However, many modern diplomats always like to show off all kinds of cleverness and open their eyes.
He kept telling lies one after another, which not only failed to fool the other party, but also made him even more disgusting.
But if it was just to express the goodwill of fellow undead, there was no need for the vampire marquis in front of me to come in person. I didn't ask any further questions. I just quietly sipped tea and waited for him to speak.
Finally, Haru couldn't hold it any longer, and there was a bit of hatred and gnashing of teeth in his words.
"... Gricasio, as long as he has his head, our Tucker Republic is willing to pay a lot, and we are even willing to give up this forest and even the surrounding area."
Well, you should have guessed it a long time ago, this is the key to the problem.
I can understand the other party's anger. For the great cause of the Republic, Emperor Esso chose to sacrifice himself in the face of a powerful enemy. It is also the glory of a warrior. To insult a powerful enemy is to pollute Esso himself. Haru can also show enough respect for me, and there is a
Such a person can never be forgiven under any circumstances - a traitor!
Gricasio has received gifts from the undead emperors and opened the steps leading to the demigod undead. This means that it is time for Gricasio to fulfill his promise and dedication, but the emperors have not paid attention to it.
The reason for giving many restrictions is out of trust in its strength.
The undead are the embodiment of obsession. The top undead have their own pride, and strength is the best business card. The top undead with obsession have their own pride and dignity. The demigod undead may be crazy, stupid, or despicable, but they are
It is impossible to live without dignity and principles. In a sense, this has become a consensus among the undead.
But this time they encountered an exception... Perhaps Gricasio's obsession itself was the pursuit of immortality. As long as he could survive, he would do anything.
Although the other party's request seemed reasonable, I didn't even think about it. I just shook my head. It didn't need to be considered from the beginning.
As if he had expected it, Haru nodded.
"We can understand your protection of him, but please tell him that we will fight him until death. As long as he leaves this forest for one day, it will fall."
The current intention is obvious. Although it is not a full-scale war, as long as Gricasio appears, there will be a siege against him. To conquer an epic ancient bone dragon, I am afraid that Tucker Undead has already done it.
Be mentally prepared to pay a huge price.
"You can't do it."
"Huh, even your Majesty, don't underestimate our determination to seek justice for Emperor Esso..."
In the middle of the words, I reached out my hand and interrupted them rudely. After all, no matter what they said or how exciting they made their promises, it was meaningless.
"Your declaration of death has failed. It's not that I protected him, but that he is not in the Forest of Dreams at all now!"
Well, in an instant, Haru's handsome face was distorted, and the expression on his face that was full of disbelief and dislocated his jaw was quite creative.
"How is it possible? Isn't he under your protection? Where can he go?!"
"No, no, he went back to Siro directly that day and left a note. 'Your Majesty, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach. Please allow me to return to the Siro Empire first and wait for your good news.' Ha, the undead can actually do it.
My stomach feels uncomfortable. So, Haru Twelve, in a sense, I want to kill that old cunning guy more than you do. As long as you catch him, you can beat him to death, but don’t give me face."
How could that old cunning guy Gricasio not know that the Republic of Tucker would definitely not let him go, and how could he place his own safety under my protection? On the day after the battle, he would not let him go.
He left a message hesitantly and left. In order to avoid being blocked, the Bone Dragon King, who was at the peak of his epic epic, actually sneaked into the sea and dived to escape at night. It was so shameless.
As for whether to return to the West Luo Empire, I think he will probably go back. After all, it is the safest place now, and it is easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree. He has indeed taken refuge in my big tree now. Of course, as in the past, he is not doing well.
A trustworthy subordinate and a complete wallflower.
"So, he ran away a long time ago. It's meaningless for you to tell me this."
Well, the distorted look on Haru's face when he left at the end was quite surprising. Although the process was hard to evaluate, in a sense, when the diplomatic envoy left like this, the relationship between the two parties was already doomed.
At least, we and the Tucker Republic will be enemies for a long time.
And when I watched Haru Twelve disappear behind the horizon, I received an unexpected visitor.
"Want a ride?"
Everyone from the Vicky Chamber of Commerce is still staying in Yuye City. Due to our existence and the change of the situation, the officials of Yuye City did not make it too difficult for them, but they were very uncomfortable just staying in the enemy's country, so they passed
The dragon knight made a request to leave with us.
I hesitated for a moment. Such a favor was totally possible, and maybe the other party would be of use to me, so I agreed. When the various projects of the Forest of Dreams were on track, it was time to get ready to go. (
