Chapter 339: Loyalty and Betrayal (3)
But if only this group of people is allowed to truce for this illusory goal, it is impossible to achieve it without an exchange of interests, and Graybeard is also very clear, so Ayngail handed over the topic to General Tulius and said.
"What kind of reward does the Emperor need?"
"Wait, General, you're going to hand over Marcas City to this traitor!"
It was evident that Elysifher was only against all the opinions offered by the Storm Cloak, and only against it for the sake of opposition, as it could be seen from her expression.
"Is this the result of the Empire repaying our loyalty?"
On the other hand, Bargulf was dissatisfied, because once Marcus City was handed over to Stormcloak, his territory was completely a salient.
The consequence of Bai Man's building a city on the plain is that he is completely unable to rely on the terrain for defense, once the storm cloak attacks in a big way, Bai Man's pressure is the greatest, and the casualties caused by the people in the territory are also the most.
"First of all, let's be clear, this meeting was not my idea.
I think it's a waste of time. ”
The general was not surprised by the two complaints, he just put his gaze back on Ufrik and said word by word.
"You are a traitor, and you will not die well.
But I at least negotiated in good faith.
Now that we're here at the request of the Dragonborn, then... Naturally, we need her to arbitrate. ”
Making eye contact with Halfina, Tullius gave the topic to the Dragonborn.
"I'd like to hear why you think Marcus City is valuable?"
The implication is that the Dragonborn need to designate a city in exchange, and the value must be equal.
This was tricky for Halfina, who hadn't figured out the power between the Empire and the Stormcloak, and it would always be unfair to one side to divide a city at random.
"Listen to what I said later, sister."
"Ellie?"
Halfina, who heard Erlie's voice, pretended to hold her lips as if she was thinking.
"Why?"
"That's my reward for helping you contact the Empire, and it's not too bad for you.
Anyway, if you talk about a random place, it will definitely be brought into their way of thinking, so you might as well listen to me now. ”
Erlie huddled in the corner with the rabbit in her arms, but the rabbit in her hand occasionally twitched its whiskers, but when she looked closely, the rabbit's breathing was very stiff, and her eyes fluttered blankly on Erlie's body.
The rabbit was a shell long ago, but she didn't have anything to do with the rot.
“…… All right. ”
Miss Dragonborn, who had forgotten the teachings of the Saik Order, looked up after a moment of thought, and then said to Turius.
"Rift City, in exchange for the Storm Cloak."
"Hmm...... This would allow me to connect with the Empire, and be strong enough to threaten the southern flank of the Stormcloak. ”
The general was not particularly satisfied, because in this case, although the empire split the power of the storm cloak into two parts, but only if Bai Man sided with his side, although Barguf was nominally loyal to the empire, otherwise Rift Valley would be an isolated city.
Moreover, Marwen, as an agent, has actually taken control of the power of Rift City, and now is just the time to fulfill the promise of the empire, and there is no more benefit.
"Tullius, the Dragonborn have already said that Marcas City is ours."
Moreover, Ulfric is also optimistic about this, as long as Bai Man is captured in advance, the empire will just give away a city for nothing.
"Now let's see, Tulius, what is behind your so-called sincerity?"
"I know you, Uffric, and if I hand over Marcas City, you will definitely make new demands.
You've never defeated the Empire, and you know it, but you're still sacrificing thousands of lives for your ambitions.
Soon, I'll guillotine you, and this time there won't be a dragon to save you. ”
"As always, the good words of the empire are worthless."
Seeing his opponent deflated, Ufrik became interested in arguing with him, and even brought a slightly mocking smile.
"Stop!"
However, what he didn't expect was that Ispen stood up directly and yelled at Ufrik.
"Are you just ignoring the dangers we face for the sake of your pathetic differences!?
You sit here arguing about these inconsequential things! And the fate of this land is uncertain! ”
"Did he bring it with you? Delphin?
If yes, I suggest you keep his mouth in check. ”
It seems that Ufric knew Delphine as a Blade Warrior, but he didn't know much about it, and he didn't seem to know much about the organization.
Delphine glanced at him and said.
"I brought him, yes.
So I advise you to listen to what he says before acting rashly. ”
He didn't get the results he wanted, but Ufrik had no choice but to look at Ispen and continue his speech.
"Don't you understand the danger inside? You don't understand what the return of the dragons means?
Alduin has returned! Devourer of Worlds!
Even now, he is devouring the souls of your fallen soldiers!
He is even stronger because of the soldiers killed in this senseless war!
Can't you let go of your hatred, even for a minute, to face such a threat? ”
Isbon kept pacing, like the feeling of Harvonne telling history as she led them to the Wall of Alduin.
But there was a lot of truth in the words, and the leader of the Stormcloak couldn't refute it, and even if he could, he couldn't, so Tulius took over again.
"I don't know what the end of the world looks like, but I know that this dragon has let the situation get out of hand.
If this truce can help the Dragonborn address this threat, we'll all benefit.
Remember that, Ulfrick. ”
After a pause, the general cupped his chin in one hand, leaned forward slightly, and continued to stare at Ufrik.
Now, back to the topic.
You and I both know that a Rift City can't make us hand over Marcus City. ”
"I'm listening."
But the two of them knew that one Marcus City was definitely not worth two cities, so the result of attaching conditions again would definitely not be a military problem, and Ufric was not sure what conditions the other party would propose, so he could only wait for the other party's response.
"We demand reparations for the Kaswisten massacre."
"You slaughtered the people you swore to protect! A true child of Skyrim wouldn't do that! ”
Not only Tulius, but Ricky was also quite unhappy with this, and it seems that this incident became a major reason for her break with Ufrik.
"That's an imperial lie! My people will never believe that they are angry about your slaughter! ”
Garma didn't seem very happy and denied the existence of the incident.
Caswisten, it seems to be the location of Marcus City, and now Ulfrik actually has a connection here?
"It can be used to test the abilities of the Thieves' Guild again......"
Ellie thought so, but looked at Miss Dragonborn, who was already overwhelmed.