Chapter 160: Negotiations in the Council Chamber
Gavin stared at the door slowly opening, and could even feel the extra pressure on his shoulders.
He didn't know how many unknown big people were waiting for him inside, and he didn't know if he would be able to get out of here alive today.
But since you're here, you have to appreciate the power of Noxus.
"In accordance with the will of Trefali and the Empire, sacrifice me Noxus with the blood of my enemies!"
No sooner had the door been opened than Garvin heard a bitterly cold female voice coming from inside the council chamber.
Immediately afterward, a red-haired woman with a double dagger passed by him.
He felt cold all over his body just by glancing at him with cold eyes, and a biting chill penetrated his body from his skin.
At that moment, he only felt a deadly sense of crisis envelop his whole body. He had no doubt that the other party would kill him, as long as it was instantaneous.
"Who is she... Is it also Congressman Trevary..."
With such doubts, Jiawen walked into the council hall step by step.
The first thing that caught his eye was a throne surrounded by flags, which were raised by steps to make the throne stand out in the entire hall.
But he could tell that there had not been a person there in a long time.
Perhaps, there will be no one there in the future.
He knew most of the flags planted next to him, and thanks to the generational antagonism between Demacia and Noxus, Gavin learned from the heroic deeds of his ancestors from an early age.
And among those heroic deeds, the figures of the Noxian emperors are inseparable.
The fluttering flags are the imperial flags that symbolize the emperors of Noxus.
"Demacia's envoy?"
Hearing a calm male voice, Gavin withdrew his gaze and looked at the very center of the council chamber.
Three majestic stone seats, symbolizing the supreme majesty, stood in the center, and the person who had just spoken was Svein, who was sitting on the side.
With the exception of Svein, the other two seats were empty.
"Prince Demacia, Gavin Light Shield!"
Jiawen's face was solemn and he stood straight.
Here, he represents Demacia and does not dare to slack off.
"Vice-President of Noxus Trifali, Jericho Svein." Svein replied in a deep voice.
Demacia's performance along the way was seen by him, and the light shield barrier and the strength of its leader Gavin were enough to win the respect of the Empire.
No anti-theft
After Svein finished speaking, several eyes also looked at the seats behind the three supreme positions.
A rugged man, a stunningly beautiful woman, a lady with pure mechanical legs and magical blue eyes glowing...
Jiawen secretly looked at those people, and his heart couldn't help but tighten slightly.
Even if they were just sitting there, it was already clear to him that he was not sure of winning any of them.
Only that boring man can have a slight chance of winning in a fight.
According to his estimation, I'm afraid Galen won't be pleased.
Svein sat in the vice-president's seat, not caring about Gawen's small movements, but took the lead in speaking flatly:
"I thought your arrival would bring good news to the Empire, but judging by your expression, Demacia doesn't seem to want to give in."
Jiawen came back to his senses, and his resolute face was resolute:
"We're defeated! But we weren't all wiped out! ”
He could hear the arrogance in the other party's tone, but he could only hold back the anger in his heart.
He really wanted to avenge the souls of Demacia who died in battle, and even more so to lead the army into the city at his feet now, and even thought about breaking the net with Noxus.
But in the end, he endured all his emotions.
"It's just a remnant of the army. With the loss of the two Star Spirits, what is left of Demacia? Magic? Svein smirked.
Gavin didn't know why the other party suddenly mentioned magic, but he still kept it in his heart, and retorted:
"We still have an elite army, a people willing to fight to the death, and the protection of the Forbidden Forest, you can't defeat us."
"I'd rather die than surrender if I didn't have anyone left, right?" Svein asked in an indifferent tone.
He understood that the boy in front of him was not firm in his heart, but he still couldn't help but have a few wisps of appreciation in his eyes.
In the whole of Demacia, there are not many people who can be as humble and arrogant as they are now.
"It's... Even if the kingdom of Demacia is extinct! ”
Jiawen hesitated for less than a second, but still solemnly and firmly gave his oath:
"Even if Noxus crushes us, Demacia will not leave you with anything. You will have nothing but a scorched earth. ”
Hearing his words, the corners of Svein's mouth hooked slightly:
"And what is the purpose of your visit today? You're the first member of the Demacian royal family to enter this hall in hundreds of years, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. ”
"I come with peace in mind, there has been war between our two countries for too long." Jiawen's face was full of seriousness.
"Peace treaty?" Svein's tone was unhurried.
He didn't show sarcasm because of the other party's whimsy. Jiawen came to sue for peace at the risk of death in the face of the inequality between the two countries.
Such courage and belief are worthy of their high esteem.
"We want to sign a peace treaty with Noxus!"
Jiawen stared at the man in front of him, and as soon as he entered the hall, he could feel the oppression given to him by the other party.
It was a sense of majesty that was completely above his father, and every move of the other party could beat his fragile nerves.
He took a deep breath and said in a solemn and serious tone:
"In order to show Demacia's sincerity, we are willing to export forbidden magic stones to Noxus, completely open trade with Noxus, and allow Noxus' trading fleets to reach the port of Xiongdu through the inland river."
"One more."
Svein understated it:
"Noxus is willing to provide political asylum to all those in Demacia who are not recognized by their own country and people."
"It can't be, we've held countless prisoners for hundreds of years." Jiawen retorted without hesitation.
Countless talented mages have been imprisoned by them, and if they agree to the Noxus extradition law, they will be overwhelmed by these people in the future.
"We didn't care about it before, this article came into effect from the moment the treaty was signed, and we have the right to provide compulsory asylum."
Svein looked at Jiawen, who was still a little reluctant, his face condensed slightly, and he said coldly:
"Don't challenge the patience of the Empire. Gavin Light Shield! ”
Gavin was almost bent over by Svein's powerful aura, and his face was slightly terrified at that moment.
At that moment, he recalled the power of Noxus on the battlefield, the power that destroyed the world...
In order to protect Demacia and buy more time, he gritted his teeth and nodded with difficulty:
"Good! But it is not possible for us to judge everyone and wait for your answer. ”
Having obtained what he wanted, Svein withdrew his demonic coercion and said noncommittally:
"It doesn't have to be that way, when those people are oppressed or captured, our paperwork can be delivered to the council halls of Demacia. Besides, maybe the Shield Family will be the first to accept our protection. ”
"No way! The Light Shield will never turn its back on Demacia. ”
When Jiawen heard this, his face was slightly ugly.
The underlying meaning of this was hard for him to understand.
Svein was telling them that everything that happened in Demacia could not be hidden from Noxus.
Even, Noxus has already covered the sky with one hand in Demacia, and it is not difficult to make the Light Shield Family abandon by the people.
In Demacia, there is only the slightest possibility of this being achieved if the Crownguard family unites with the rest of the nobles.
Thinking of Galen, Jiawen felt a little relieved, and quickly suppressed the uneasiness in the bottom of his heart.