The diplomatic discussion between the two countries continued for a few more days. Theo’s victory had forced the Andras Empire to start negotiating from an unfavorable position. Moreover, when Lloyd Pollan’s covert activities away from the dinner party were revealed, the delegation was forced to bow their heads in apology to Meltor for the trouble they had caused.

Four days later, the new agreement between the two countries was settled.

“Then I will check the final version.” Meltor’s chief delegate, Karlov, read through the new agreement slowly. “Both Andras and Meltor have extended the deadline of the existing armistice agreement to ten years from now. Furthermore, Andras will transfer ownership of the Purth, Begul, and Hergen estates to Meltor. Additionally, the management of the three iron mines and one gold mine, of which the ownership is unclear, shall be taken over by the estates concerned. The ratio of tariffs...”

Dozens of great and trivial clauses were read in...