“Huu… I will accept the request for a meeting. However, tell the Grand Duke Forrest of the Lester Kingdom that I have two conditions that he must meet.”

“Please tell me, Your Imperial Majesty.”

“First, the Andrews Empire will continue to exist. Second, the Lester Kingdom will immediately stop the Republican Army and the three allied kingdoms that are currently disrupting the Empire’s domestic affairs.”

The Emperor spoke flatly.

“As long as these two conditions are met, I’ll surrender.”

“I will convey your message to the Grand Duke, Your Imperial Majesty.”

“Marquis Gotham bowed his head as he calmly responded.

***

Marquis Gotham went back and conveyed the Emperor’s words. Milton nodded as he spoke.

“If we were to forcefully destroy a nation of this size, then it will only lead to chaos. Of course I’ll allow them to keep the Empire intact. And if the Emperor surrenders, we’ll have the Republican Army and the three allied kingdoms come to the table to sign a truce, so neither condition will be a problem.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

Thus, Milton agreed to all the conditions and a meeting with the Emperor was arranged. The Lester Kingdom entered the capital and began to set up a meeting place in the Square of Glory. And Milton and Emperor Gilbert met in front of all the citizens of the Empire’s capit...