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Carnius quietly stated the terms.
"What do you think, King Varca?"
The emperor’s peace terms were extraordinary. They included the independence of the kingdom, which the empire had never allowed until now. Moreover, even though no battle actually took place, the empire was willing to pay gold coins for war reparations equivalent to Porcana's ten years of national budget.
It was clear how desperately the emperor wanted this peace. He knew that Carnius was a military man and not skilled in negotiations, so he chose to offer a substantial reward right from the beginning rather than engage in clumsy haggling.
"This is incredible."
The nobles participating in the negotiations whispered among themselves, covering their mouths. The empire's terms were perfect for Porcana. The emperor promised the status of an independent kingdom in the future and included massive war reparations. No matter how arrogant the empire was, they couldn’t break a negotiation that involved Lou's name and the faith of the nation.
‘With the empire’s promise, Porcana will gain the status of an independent kingdom for at least the next few decades.’
Even Duke Lungell’s eyes widened.
"This is an immense fortune for us, Your Highness. It’s an opportunity for Porcana to rise to a powerful...
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