"Bang dang!"

The door to the makeshift conference room opened and closed, and the sound of Count Stu's footsteps came from the corridor outside the door, and the sound became quieter and farther away, and soon disappeared.

The five dukes and Earl Ron glanced at each other at this time, and there was a distinct smile in their eyes.

The 'Free Trade Agreement' and other conditions had been negotiated a few hours beforehand, and Earl Ron had been verbally promised by the other families... The five dukes promised that the Klan Territory would unconditionally assist Anku Fortress with a large amount of war supplies during the war with the orcs.

Their conversation was nothing more than a show.

"Two, I think we should have the right to talk alone. Duke Enshi shouted to Baron Bailly and Camp, who were standing like two guards by the gate.

After Chief Bailly and Baron Kemp, the Captain of the Guard, glanced at each other, Bailly bowed slightly and said, "Of course." Immediately, the two quickly pushed out of the hall.

The sound of the door rattling again made Duke Gna look at him habitually, and then, he stared at Duke Nick, "It seems that the person most trusted by His Majesty the Emperor is not you. His tone was mocking.

"The emperor can trust anyone and suspect anyone. Duke Nick smiled faintly.

"A greedy businessman. Duke Eric commented on Count Stu, "He doesn't understand what a nobleman is!"

"Come on, Eric, the noble blood has long since become worthless, and now, the family of the farmer of any village can marry an ancient noble family. "The Duke of Chester is very objective.

Duke Enxi frowned, "This is not a good sign, when the people are no longer afraid of us, then..."

"Don't be alarmist, Duke Enshi. Duke Gna interrupted Duke Enshi, "If anyone doubts our right to rule, then, let them try, and I will remind them of the awe and fear they deserve!"

"Boom... Boom..."

The ruby on Duke Nick's left ring tapped lightly on the wooden tabletop, "Let's talk about something useful, right...", his gaze wandered, meeting everyone's eyes, and finally, his gaze rested on the Duke of Chester's body, "Your Majesty is sensitive to certain things... Now, the four legions of the Empire are almost furnished... I think you should know what I mean. ”

He paused, and his voice grew quieter and quieter.

"He's worried about his throne. The Duke of Gna did not shout loudly this time, he kept his voice very low, "because, his throne was won through war... And, that massacre!"

"That killing was wrong. Duke Chester's tone was low, his hands on the table were exposed, and he looked a little excited, "You should have stopped it then!" he stared at Duke Nick as he spoke.

"You actually put the blame on our heads!" Duke Nick heard this, his face showing a rare show of anger, "It's all because of you, it was you who made the first move, and until now, the imperial capital is filled with a disgusting aura... Look at the piles of dark ruins that line Pagnio Avenue in the inner city, where my sister and my brother died!"

"Burned alive!" said Duke Nick, who became angrier and angrier, his eyes flushed to show that he was trying to restrain his imminent outburst.

"We just did what we were supposed to do according to the laws of the Empire!" Chester shot back coldly, "and you are the tramplers of the laws of the Empire. ”

"Bang!"

Duke Nick could no longer control his emotions, he slammed the table, and the whole person stood up, and roared angrily: "The law tells you to turn your butcher's knife at those unarmed women and children... Damn, damn it, I really want to stab you in the mouth with a spear right now!"

"It depends on your ability, look at your current appearance, you should get your knight instructor out of the coffin and teach you how to hold the spear. The Duke of Chester's face was full of mockery.

"You..."

"You two, you should keep your emotions in check!" Duke Eric said indifferently, "these things were set in place on the armistice thirteen years ago, and both of you signed it, and we are all witnesses. ”

Duke Gna looked at Duke Nick with some surprise, in his impression, there was never a memory of his brother-in-law's anger, he looked at his brother-in-law in a daze, his mind went back to the singing fire thirteen years ago...

"Bang dang..."

Duke Gna stood up from his seat, his movements successfully attracting everyone's attention, he took a deep breath and said, "All right, my friends... Now, the question we should consider is what other conditions our Majesty will offer. ”

After a pause, he continued: "We don't have the right to refuse, so everyone, think about it. ”

Both Duke Nick and Duke Chester have their own minds... The others were also lost in thought because of the words of the Duke of Gna.

The people here are all smart people, and the most fundamental reason why the emperor summoned them all to the imperial capital at such a time was because he was afraid of the power they held in their hands.

Duke Gna was right when he said that the throne of Emperor Laubert was won by war...

The emperor is afraid...

Fearing that one day he would be kicked out of Lion Castle in the same way, he needed to think of ways to avoid it.

"Bang... Bang..."

The silent six were awakened by a knock on the door, and they all looked up at the gate at the same time...

The moment the door opened, Earl Stu's fat body came in, and he came back quickly, so fast that the six people present were a little surprised.

And this also shows that the emperor made a decision without thinking too much about the conditions they proposed!

Say no or say yes?

The six of them couldn't help but think of it at the same time.

Count Stu stubbornly walked to his place under the gaze of the six, and as soon as he sat down, he said, "Your Majesty agrees to your terms, but the detailed terms of the contract need to be carefully agreed. Count Stu sat down and immediately said what the Emperor had told him to convey.

"I will have my men consult with you carefully, Count. Duke Nick replied on behalf of the group.

"No, I think it's better for you to talk about some issues yourself. Count Stu shook his head, "Now, let's talk." ”

"Now?" said Gnawn for a moment.

"Of course, I think the sooner this problem is solved, the better!" Count Stu looked at everyone with a smile on his face, "I think you think so too, right?"

"I have no opinion. Duke Eric replied, and then he looked at Duke Nick.

Duke Nick frowned and thought for a while before saying, "Then be it, I hope to solve this problem before it gets dark today, because I need to get a good night's sleep!"

"Trust me, it will be solved soon. "Well, let's talk about opening up the trade in contraband." ”

"It's not open, it's all, and there's no limit!" Duke Enxi couldn't help but say.

"This can't be!" Count Stu shook his head, "Trust me, if you don't want the orc army to fight us in thick armor, there are some issues we have to think through!"

"This—" Duke Enxi was stunned.

"That's a problem!" said Lord Ron.

The smile on Earl Stu's face became even more pronounced when he saw that someone was supporting him...

Then, Count Stu began to play his merchant nature, and began to negotiate the 'free trade agreement' that Duke Nick had drafted one by one.

The makeshift conference room began to sink into endless bickering and discussion until sunset.