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The Empire was the first to send an emissary to congratulate Loria - they were in dire need of an ally to fight the rebels in the last war, and they easily recognized the rule of the Crusaders because they had many common interests in trade.

When the messenger saw Loria herself, he repeatedly warned himself in his heart not to underestimate the little girl in front of him.

Whether it was luck or not, in the three-way melee between the Empire, the rebels, and the snowman, Loria and her Church of Light were the only ones who emerged victorious......

Judging from the situation of the Imperial merchants in the snowy space and the rather warm hospitality of Loria, the Holy Light Church is more friendly to the Empire than hostile.

The most important goal of the emissary's trip has been achieved - at least to make sure that the weakened empire will not have one more enemy.

"As you can see, we have come to Skyrim only to trade and spread the blessings of the Light."

In a simple, tidy reception room, Loria assured the Empire's emissary, "We want to be friendly with the Empire and welcome any fair trade agreements." ”

The merchants of the empire brought the most valuable goods to trade, and for the specialties of Azeroth, the vast and populous empire could provide a huge market.

Either way, Loria didn't want any conflict with the Empire.

"I will convey your kindness, and I ask you to believe that we have the same kindness to your lordship." Resisting the urge to take a handful of candy from the pocket of her coat and hand it to Loria, the messenger said tentatively, "We all have a common enemy...... Perhaps further cooperation should be considered. ”

The implication is that they want to form an alliance...... At the very least, build a defensive alliance.

"I'm sure you've learned a little bit about how we fought off the rebels...... It's not too difficult. ”

Loria's words made the Imperial Emissary stunned, and although what she said was not much different from what the Emissary knew, it was too arrogant and impolite to say it.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this to boast about the strength of my country."

Although both Lordaeron and Steinbrad had been destroyed, this did not prevent Loria from inventing a 'country', and she continued: "To prove our determination to love peace, I sent an emissary to the rebels not long ago...... Well, he is an upright and brave Nord who once served in the rebel army and now volunteers to rebuild the city in order to atone for the sins of the devastated people of Snowman. ”

The Imperial Emissary didn't understand what Loria was trying to say, and her words didn't sound like a threat, nor like the former Count Paplov, who was swaying and waiting for the price to be sold.

"And then?" The messenger asked cooperatively.

"Then he was hanged by his head, the guy named Ufrik."

Loria didn't seem at all saddened by the 'upright and brave' Nord captive, nor was she angry at what had happened to her emissary.

But what happened to him made the other prisoners who were still serving sentences in Xueman cut off the idea of escaping.

"You must be curious, why am I dealing with barbarians who do not know the art of diplomacy at all...... As much as I personally hate these guys, the Light of Mercy has taught me that there is no justice in war, and that peace is the most precious thing. ”

Loria's tone was sincere, as if it were true.

Her trade activities require a stable environment, and she has no interest in the poor mountains and waters occupied by the Stormcloak.

What's more, just to keep the snow and the portal safe, the Crusaders were using nearly half of their manpower. Even if they could easily wipe out the rebels with their strength, it would be impossible for Renault to abandon the defense of the monastery and devote all his forces to maintaining the occupation of half the sky...... One only has to think of the culture and character of the Nords of the East to see what a terrible quagmire it could be.

After a big circle, the messenger finally understood what Loria meant.

She, like the dead Paplov, seems to be determined to be neutral.

Unlike Paplov, who is passively neutral, the Crusaders will appear as a presence with enough strength to wipe out either the Empire or the rebels, as the Skyrim power is reshuffled.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it checks and balances.

In addition to the statement of peace, the Imperial emissaries soon realized another meaning - no matter why Xue Man gave up attacking the weakened rebels, they would never sit idly by and watch the Empire take advantage of anything.

Although Loria is closer to the Empire, once the Empire wants to encroach on the rebels...... Who knows if she'll go on the opposite side.

For the rest of the day, the preoccupied messenger talked to Loria about some inconsequential topics, and then prepared to leave.

He was to return quickly and pass on all that he had observed and heard to the new general and governor.

The messenger bowed to the little girl in front of her, who had the same title as the Empire's supreme head in the sky, thinking that her victory would not depend on luck alone...... Smart, dignified, calm, and cautious...... In conversation, he even had the absurd illusion of talking to his peers.

Loria, who also got up to return the salute, coughed dryly twice and said, "That ......"

Her tone was not at all as calm as in the previous conversation, and she seemed much more cute.

"Do you have sugar in your pocket? Do you want to give it to me? I've never tasted Imperial candy. ”

The messenger was speechless for a moment, but finally silently took out a handful of candy from his bag, which was supposed to be used to coax his little daughter.

After receiving the candy handed by the messenger, Loria, who seemed to have completely changed a person, held it in her hand and looked at it for a long time, and asked, "You haven't poisoned it, right?" ”

Imperial Emissary: "......"

"Nohmi!"

After a few suspicious glances at the messenger, Loria called her pet anyway, and she pushed a piece of candy into the flattered Nomi's mouth.

Loria: "How's that?" Does your stomach hurt? ”

Nomi: "Whew...... It's delicious. ”

After a while, looking at Loria, who had finally eaten the candy, the Imperial Emissary looked up at the sky, he didn't know how to describe the new lord of Xueman in the report.

……

When the Imperial envoy presented the report to the new general, a series of trade treaties were soon signed between the Empire and Xueman.

And when Loria's conversation with the Imperial Emissary leaks to Uffric 'by accident', Snowman and Stormcloak agree on a silent and secret ceasefire - neither side mentions the prisoners of war who are being held in Snowman and 'reinventing their minds' for a long time.

The three-phase balanced sky is once again at peace.

Does this represent the beginning of a new era, or is there a war brewing to destroy everything?

No one knows.