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Carnius quietly ran his hand over the imperial seal. Once it was stamped, the treaty would be finalized. He glanced at Urich and Varca sitting across from him.
Emperor Yanchinus had entrusted Carnius with the treaty negotiation. If the empire managed to achieve peace with the north as well, all conflicts in the civilized world would cease. Though it may be temporary, the empire would have a chance to consolidate internally.
‘But if that happens, the empire will be surrounded by enemies. There are four anti-empire factions.’
The balance the civilized world had maintained thus far would be broken. Other kingdoms would be waiting for their chance as well. The empire would lose control over both the south and the north as well.
‘If we end the negotiation like this, we'll lose too much.’
Carnius' lips twitched. He closed his eyes.
—Father.
Suddenly, he heard a voice. Carnius grasped his sun necklace. He took a deep breath.
His shoulders felt heavy. His decision would determine the lives and deaths of many people.
Many people desired peace. The people of civilization were exhausted from the last two years of the tyranny of the plunderers. The plunderers had gradually gnawed at the empire's national strength, and before they knew it, the empire's enemies had started to bare their...
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