After the banquet ended, Chu Guang received many gifts.0

Although most of the gifts from the survivor settlements were addressed to him personally, Chu Guang still accepted them in the name of the New Alliance.0

"... This sword belonged to my oldest brother. The late king gifted it to him when he was a month old, and he has carried it ever since he could remember. He asked me to tell you that the Honey Badger Kingdom is willing to serve as the blade of the New Alliance. The enemies of the New Alliance are our enemies." Handing the sword to Chu Guang, Afrni looked at him without blinking, then presented a shield embossed with the royal crest. "This shield is a gift from my second brother. He insisted I convey his words to you. The Honey Badger Kingdom is proud to be the New Alliance's shield. We will guard against threats from the west. Our friendship will be as strong as steel."0

Taking the shield from her hands and placing it to the side, Chu Guang spoke solemnly. "Thank you for your gifts. The friendship between the New Alliance and the Honey Badger Kingdom will indeed be as firm as steel. I also sincerely hope your brothers can remain in harmony and handle internal affairs...0